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extending to parkland on the north side issues of concern to residents and busi- and to City Island on the south. This design nesses, specifically traffic control, the stor- HERE COMES THE BRIDGE will eliminate the need for supporting age of construction equipment, security By BARBARA DOLENSEK structures in the water, as there are now. issues regarding the tower, graffiti, water There will be a 12-foot clearance above the traffic during construction and demolition high water mark, 4 feet more than there is and the appearance of the new bridge. He now, according to the engineers. The tem- made a special request that the tower not porary bridge will also allow for boat traf- be lighted dramatically like the Throggs fic during the construction period, except Neck Bridge and that no leases be given for short periods during demolition. for cell-phone towers on the bridge. He According to the DOT schedule, the also requested traffic agents to be on duty temporary bridge will take 9 months to during the construction period and an elec- construct; the demolition and construction tronic traffic sign in Pelham Bay Park to of the new bridge will take 21 months and alert drivers to traffic conditions on City the restoration of traffic patterns and of the Island. parkland will take an additional 6 months. In response to questions about the Con Edison and Verizon informed those appearance of the new bridge, Mr. Gandhi in attendance at the meeting that they were said that the schematic drawings were prepared to run expanded conduits, a gas not final and that enhancements to the Rendering courtesy of DOT main and power lines under the bridge design would be resolved in due course As Island residents and businesses pre- tides for at least three years, the term of the as the construction schedule permits. The by the New York City Art Commission. pare themselves for the three-year water- project. The temporary bridge, which will Department of Environmental Protection He assured Mr. Fitts that there would be main and sewer replacement project, New have three lanes, including a fire lane, will (DEP) will also make certain that the water community input at each stage of the plan- York City agencies are preparing them- be accessed through parkland north of the mains running under the present bridge ning and construction process and that City selves for the replacement of the City bridge and will enter City Island through to City Island are protected and that the Island Avenue and the parkland would be Island bridge. the Catherine Scott Memorial Park. After installation of two new 24-inch mains be restored to its original condition, including Members of the City Island Civic Asso- the new bridge is in place, the temporary coordinated with Gandhi. the replanting of mature trees. ciation attended an all-agency meeting con- bridge will be demolished, the parkland Frank Fitts, president of the City Island vened by the Department of Transportation restored and the traffic redirected to its Civic Association, brought up several (DOT) on March 3, 2005, at which Gandhi present location. Engineering Inc. presented its plans for the Kirti Gandhi, president of Gandhi Engi- new bridge. The schedule calls for con- neering, described the new bridge as 20 struction of a temporary bridge to begin feet wider than the present bridge, to HOOP DREAMS – BIG RESULTS! in October 2007 and for the new bridge to accommodate bicycles, pedestrians and be completed in October 2010. The sewer shoulders in addition to three lanes of traf- project will not be completed before the fic, one lane designated as a fire lane. The spring of 2008, but according to DOT, the extra width will allow for bridge mainte- two projects will not pose a conflict. nance in the future without interrupting the The temporary bridge will be con- flow of traffic. structed south of the present bridge and is The bridge is a cable-stayed design, designed to withstand storms and heavy with a 50-meter tower supporting cables

COMMUNITY CENTER AND MUSEUM AT RISK? By BARBARA DOLENSEK Photos Courtesy of CONCEPCION PHOTOGRAPHY The 2005 St. Mary, Star of the Sea Junior Varsity Boys team won the Catholic Youth Unless Haim Joseph, the proprietor tial Units.” Organization (CYO) Bronx Division Championship! See article in this issue for sea- of 190 Fordham St. Realty, Corp., pays A tax lien for the Historical Society son results for all St. Maryʼs teams. Shown above are the Bronx Champs (kneeling l. back taxes on two units in the old Public unit was sold in 2003 to a lienholder, who to r.): Christopher Vatti, Avery Thomas, Kevin Whelan, Vincens Miria, Henry Sanchez School 17 building on Fordham Street, filed for foreclosure on Aug. 19, 2004. On and Nicholas Peluso. Standing are coach Andy Werkhoven, Reese Werkhoven, Frank the City Island Historical Society/Nautical Feb. 1, 2005, Judge Bertram Katz of the Ortiz, Jack McCabe, Sal Kulka, David Strother, Ryan Pena, Hart Deese and coach Bob Museum and the City Island Community Supreme Court of the State of New York Whelan. Center could be in danger of losing their handed down a judgment of foreclosure spaces in the building and sale, and an auction date was set for When New York City sold the build- April 19, 2005. ing to Mr. Joseph in 1988, the deed con- Representatives of the Historical Soci- tained a restrictive covenant mandating ety and the Community Center have that the units be limited to “not-for-profit, enlisted the help of Councilwoman Made- City Island-related, museum and commu- line Provenzano and Bronx Borough Presi- nity center uses,” and the developer was dent Adolfo Carrión Jr., both of whom required to issue 99-year leases to each have written letters to Marsha Stark, Com- organization. According to the indenture missioner of the Department of Finance agreement between Mr. Joseph and the for the City of New York, pointing out the city signed Feb. 11, 1988, “this covenant existence of the restrictive covenants on shall run with the land and be binding upon the property (see Box 6). As of press time, the Grantee, the Grantee’s successors and no response had been received to their assigns and every successor in interest to letters or to those written by Virginia Gal- the property conveyed hereby.” lagher and Barbara Dolensek on behalf of In spite of this signed agreement, Mr. the organizations. Joseph has not paid real-estate taxes on the The total amount owed by 190 Ford- two units since 2001, when the building ham St. Realty is over $17,000 for the two was converted to condominiums, although units. It has been suggested that the two Congratulations to the hard-working St. Maryʼs Girls Gidgets basketball team! They it was clearly stated in the Condominium not-for-profit organizations purchase the made it to the semifinals of their division and competed in four tournaments. Shown Offering Plan that “Sponsor or its designee units, but neither has sufficient funds to above with coaches Frank Strazzera and Carlo Volpe are the tournament champs (kneeling): Brianna Saunders, Birla Storm Gonzalez, Nicole Cerrato, Olivia Carrión will be solely responsible for the payment pay real-estate taxes nor is there a likeli- and Annalise Vivola. Standing are: Jennifer Branley, Victoria Strazzera, Amber Tudor, hood that sufficient funds could be raised of all Common Charges and other costs Paige OʼDonnell, Gabrielle Vitiello, Vittoria Volpe and Ashlee Yarusso. Not shown: and expenses relating to the Non-Residen- on an annual basis in the future. Shannon Monaghan. Page Two The Island Current April 2005 BRIEFLY... ISLAND VISITOR KILLED BRONX MASONS CLOTHING DRIVE will be held on Saturday, April 16, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the City Island Masonic Temple, 241 City Island Avenue. All AT TRAFFIC CIRCLE clothes donations received will go to St. Athanasius Church in the South Bronx. Please separate clothes into individual bags for men, women and children. These clothes will go to needy recipi- ents. For more information about this one-day event, call Scott Meyer at 885-0374. THE BRONX BIATHLON will take place in Pelham Bay Park on Sunday, April 17, from 7 to 11 a.m. This event closes off traffic going north on Shore Road and on the Hutchinson River Parkway, so those who wish to travel to Westchester County that morning will be obliged to use I-95 or some other route.

LIFE IS A CABARET! The City Island Theater Group proudly presents their spring 2005 show: the exciting musical “Cabaret.” Performance dates are: April 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and April 24 at 3 p.m. All performances will be held at the Grace Epis- copal Church Hall, 104 City Island Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and Bronx cultural cardholders. Call 718-885-3066 to reserve your tickets today.

AUTHOR KATHERINE KIRKPATRICK will participate in National Library Week at the New Rochelle Public Library on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in a pro- gram called “History Sleuths.” Ms. Kirkpatrick, a former resident and author of “Keeping the Good Light,” and author Mary McGahan of Larchmont, will reveal how they wrote their recent books for children using clues from the remarkable past of New Rochelle and the Sound Shore area. The authors will give tips on writing their own historical fiction and the local history detective work needed for this genre. Ms. Kirkpatrick’s new book, “Escape Across the Wide Sea,” relates the journey of nine year-old Daniel Bonnet, a French Hugue- not forced to leave his homeland, who settles in the new community of New Rochelle, NY, Photo by KAREN NANI in the 1600s. The free program includes a brief slide show of some of New Rochelle’s A fatal car accident claimed the life of a 23-year-old driver at the City Island traffic oldest graveyards, houses and sites that gave the authors inspiration for their books, and circle on March 7, 2005. Family and friends of Freddie Lumaj created a memorial to instructions on where to find the sites. the victim at the tree where the impact occurred. CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT AT LE REFUGE: On Saturday, Dozens of flowers and bouquets sur- younger cousin to be careful leaving the April 30, at 4 p.m., a chamber music concert featuring works by Beethoven, Poulenc and round the trunk of a single tree on the City Island and to avoid speeding. As the two others, will be performed at Le Refuge Inn, 586 City Island Avenue. The performers will Island traffic circle as a touching memorial drove off, Ermel reported seeing Freddie be Janine Robinson, piano; Amy Kempton, flute; Alan Hollander, oboe; Michael Caputo, to the life and tragic death of Bronx resi- flash his headlights and pass him on City clarinet; Brad de Milo, French horn; and Donna Munzel, bassoon. Admission is free. If dent Freddie Lumaj. Island Road just seconds before crashing you wish to make post-concert dinner reservations, call 718-885-2478. Mr. Lumaj, a construction worker from into the tree. the Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx, At the crash site, Mr. Lumaj was found SEWER REPLACEMENT MEETING The April meeting of the City died early in the morning of March 7 after unconscious and with severe head trauma Island Civic Association, to be held on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community crashing his car into the tree just min- by Emergency Medical Service techni- Center at 190 Fordham Street, will be devoted entirely to a public discussion of the forth- utes after leaving a City Island restaurant. cians. He was pronounced dead at Jacobi coming storm and sanitary sewer replacement project. The project is scheduled to begin He had been visiting Portofino with his Medical Center about an hour later. in April, but there are a lot of open questions, such as how traffic is to be handled, what younger cousin Ermel Lumaj just before Mr. Lumaj immigrated to the Bronx streets will be done first, why no work (except on Schofield Street) is to be done during the the accident. from Albania four years ago. He lived with summer and what is the responsibility of individuals whose lines connect to the main lines According to a report in the New York his mother and brother near Astor Avenue. on City Island Avenue. Representatives of the Mayor’s office, the Department of Environ- Post, Ermel Lumaj said that he and his He was described by relatives as a very mental Protection and the Department of Design and Construction will be on hand to make cousin were unwinding by listening to hard worker, often putting in 14-hour days, a presentation and answer questions. Be sure to come. music at the restaurant. Ironically, as the in order to earn money to bring more fam- two men were getting into separate cars ily members to this country from Albania. GREAT FLOWERING LANDSCAPE SHRUBS is the subject of after leaving Portofino, Freddie told his a lecture by Vincent Simeone to be given at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum on Shore Road on Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. Mr. Simeone is director of Planting Fields Arboretum State His- toric Park in Oyster Bay, New York, and teaches at the New York Botanical Garden and SUNY Farmingdale. He is the author of a newly published book entitled “Great Flowering Shrubs for the Home Landscape.” He will discuss exciting new varieties of traditional shrubs and how to select the proper plant based on aesthetic value, landscape function or cultural requirements. Admission $8 per person. For more information, call 718-885-1461.

COMMUNITY CENTER GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a Community Garage sale held indoors at the City Island Community Center located at 190 Fordham Street. Tables to sell your wares, knick knacks and bric-a-brac can be reserved for $10 per table by leaving a message at 718-885-1145. A bake sale and raffle drawing will be held during the sale. For more information please call 718-885-1145.

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Typeset by Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, Witworks Studio Graphic Design, 33 Earley Street, City Island, N.Y. 10464 Printed by Hi-Speed Printing Co., 1123 Worthen Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10474 The Island Current (USPS 114-590) is published monthly except for January and August by the Island Current Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Subscription rate, $10.00 per year. Single copies, $1.00. All subscriptions, editorial, adver- tising and other correspondence must be mailed to: The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. Display advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication, call 885-0984 or 885-0760. Copyright 2005 by The Island Current, Inc., 724 King Ave., City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. All rights reserved. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT BRONX, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. April 2005 The Island Current Page Three MTA TO TAKE OVER NEW YORK Easter Pageant and Egg Hunt BUS SERVICE By BOB CARMODY By BILL STUTTIG

The Metropolitan Transportation reached an agreement in principle, Mayor Authority (MTA) and New York Bus Ser- Bloomberg said, “I am very pleased we vice (NYBS) recently announced that have reached an agreement with New York they have finally reached an agreement in Bus Service. This is an important step principle to transfer control of the express toward completion of the transfer to the bus service to the MTA. MTA of the franchise bus lines.” For more than 30 years, NYBS has Mr. Bloomberg also announced that served City Island and other communities NYBS would continue to operate the bus of the east Bronx with reliable, bus trans- routes until the final details of the transfer portation directly to Manhattan, serving of control are worked out, including opera- more than 10,000 riders in the Bronx every tion of New York Bus’s depot near Co-op day. Two buses are provided to take City City. The transfer is expected to occur by Island residents to Manhattan each week- late summer, according to a press release day morning and back to City Island from from the mayor’s office. Manhattan late in the afternoon. NYBS president James O’Reilly said, Many Island residents also take advan- “New York Bus Service looks forward to tage of the reliable, comfortable service to working with the city of New York and the and from Manhattan from transfer points in MTA in accomplishing a seamless transfer nearby Bronx communities, such as Pelham of express bus operation without any incon- Bay and Co-op City. The service operates venience to our riders. I would also like seven days a week and nearly 18 hours a day to take this opportunity to thank all of our from these nearby communities. employees who have worked so hard in pro- Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who first viding an excellent commuter service for our proposed an MTA takeover of the city’s riders between the Bronx and Manhattan.” seven privately operated express bus lines Although almost everyone who uses in December of 2002, set several deadlines New York Bus Service agrees that the for the MTA to reach an agreement with service has been excellent over the past 30 the owners of NYBS on a takeover that years, many riders fear that an MTA take- would be acceptable to both sides. After over will mean a decline in service. failing to meet those deadlines several Transportation advocates in the Bronx times, a final deadline was set last year for have reported hearing many complaints an agreement to be reached by the end of from Riverdale residents about a decline in March 2005. service to that community after the MTA In announcing that the two sides have took over the private Liberty Lines routes serving the west Bronx in January. Congressman Joseph Crowley, in a recent letter responding to a constituent expressing concerns about the MTA, said, “My top priority is the continuation of bus service with high quality and the same routes for my constituents, whether they be operated by private lines or the MTA, as well as labor and job protections for the workers of the MTA and the private bus lines. I am hopeful of the future role of the MTA; it is a new role but we will be monitoring the situation very closely.” New York Bus Service is the third of the seven bus companies to announce an agreement with the MTA. Liberty Lines agreed in January, and Queens Surface Corporation agreed in February. Those two lines are now being operated by the MTA. The City Island Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Easter Pageant and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, at Hawkins Marco; Biggest: Amanda Brennen; Flow- Street Park and was a huge success and fun ery: Annalise Vivolo; and Just Plain Silly: for all. Joseph Kramer. Honorable Mentions went The Easter Bunny showed up unexpect- to Dusty Prohaska, Gina Di Marco, Celeste edly, causing a photo frenzy that lasted Zayas, Julianna Gonzalez, Benicio Her- for about an hour and left a smile on nandez, Jacqueline Vitataco, Brianna and everyone's face. Christine Whelan. The first event was a lively Easter Egg Prizes were donated by the following Hunt, in which children scrambled around businesses and residents of City Island: the park and found about 1,000 prize-filled Connie's Market, Papa John's, The Black eggs. The children were then rewarded Whale, the Pizza Place, Atlantic Emeritus with special prizes for their enthusiasm. Realty, Bronx Equestrian Center, Island The Piscitelli Family of Timeless Produce, B & B's Restaurant, the Chamber Sweets handed out jelly beans and candy of Commerce, Geri Seiter, Pat Genovese samples to everyone. They also served up and a secret donor! fresh popcorn, cotton candy and various There were many volunteers who other treats. The Pizza Place across the made the event possible: Kelly Carmody street beefed up their staff in order to be (even though she was incognito), Maddy able to feed all the little egg hunters and Piscitelli, Diane Carmody, Geri Seiter, volunteers. Joanie Ramftl, Maria Swieciki, Terry Car- The Chamber set up a raffle and infor- mody, Freddie Ramtfl, Peter La Scala, Kim mation table. The 50/50 raffle winner was Moran, Candy Mancuso, Marge McNulty, Sara Kim, and Mary Jo Byrne won the John Lippman and Paul Kline. Apologies Basket of Cheer. to anyone whose name was inadvertently The second event was the Easter Bon- omitted. net and Hat Walk around the park. Par- The Chamber ticipants of all ages let their imaginations of Commerce thanks run wild with their designing capabilities, all the volunteers, and the winners were: Nautical: Nicholas donors and partici- Calbo; Original: Anthony Orzo; Humor- pants. See you next ous: Catherine Ambrosini; Classy: Julia Di year! Page Four The Island Current April 2005

have been appointed rector of the school. matter of great concern to my constituents Tsunami Relief Report It is going to be a gigantic task, which on City Island. Last month The Current published an arti- will need a lot of funds and hard work. The The City Island Community Center and cle about Father Eugene, formerly with foundation stone for the first building as the City Island Historical Society, located St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church and now the initial stage was laid on March 9 by at 190 Fordham Street, are both housed in back in his native Sri Lanka, where he is the archbishop himself. I hope it was a very an old school building that was sold by the involved in rescue and recovery efforts good start. City in 1988 to a private entity. As part of after the tragic tsunami struck the day after It is my duty to let you know about the the agreement to purchase the property, the Christmas 2004. The following letter gives progress of my tsunami relief project. My purchaser signed an agreement to assign more detail about the kind of work that he is original idea was to put up some houses 99-year leases for the spaces in the build- We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than doing. For those who wish to support him, for the victims, but because of the dispute 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to ing with the not-for-profit organizations. checks payable to Father Eugene Sudath about the 100-meter buffer zone rule [the preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in This restrictive covenant runs with the Gunetileke may be sent to his attention refusal of banks to fund construction within bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your properties. at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, Sri phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, 100 meters of the ocean], even the govern- but names will be withheld upon request. The space was subsequently subdivided Lanka. ment has not begun any housing projects. and sold as condominiums. The two spaces Therefore, I changed my direction and To the Editor: covered by the restrictive covenant are the thought we should purchase boats and fish- SOS I am sorry not to have kept in touch with only two spaces in the building that were ing gear for affected families in the fishing Copies of the following letters were you, but I have been involved in many activ- to be maintained by the owner for non- communities. Although I placed orders for received by The Current. ities. My responsibilities keep me so busy residential use. The tax liens on these two the goods in early February, the supply was that I have no time for correspondence. I properties were sold at auction last year delayed because of high demand. Martha Stark, Commissioner hope you will understand. and there has been a notice of foreclosure I have already been able to donate the NYC Department of Finance Several schools in Negombo, which is a for these two units. The property owner first set of items to a needy family, and I One Centre Street, Room 500 coastal area, were ruined due to the tsunami has not paid taxes on these two units since have placed orders for another set. I have New York, NY 10007 tidal wave, resulting in the displacement of 2001. also allocated some money to offer scholar- March 16, 2005 many innocent schoolchildren. Therefore, My question and that of the organiza- ships for some of the schoolchildren. Once I the archbishop of Colombo wants to expe- tions at issue here is since the two units are implement the project properly, I will come Dear Commissioner Stark: dite the inauguration of a branch school of occupied by not-for-profit 501c3 organiza- back to you with all the details. I am writing on behalf of the City Island St. Joseph’s College in this area in order to tions, why is the property subject to real I hope this mail finds you in good health. Community Center and the City Island help these children as soon as we can. This estate taxes? I am informed by Barbara May God bless all your endeavors in life ! Historical Society that are located at 190 task has been fully entrusted to me, and I Dolensek from the City Island Historical Father Eugene Sudath Fordham Street. Society that these two units are assessed at Both of these organizations are housed a considerably higher level than the condo- in an old school building that was sold by miniums in the building; can you explain the City in 1988 to a private entity. As part why? of the agreement to purchase the prop- Please have someone in your office erty, the purchaser signed an agreement review the state of these tax liens and to assign 99-year leases for the spaces in determine if the City should have sold them the building to the two non-profit organi- without notification to the two community zations mentioned above. This restrictive organizations. In addition, please advise if covenant runs with the properties. the purchaser of the liens was advised of Most of the space in the school building the restrictive covenants that exist on these was subdivided and sold as condominiums. properties. Lastly, what recourse would The two spaces were to be maintained by the holders of these 99-year leases have? I the owner for non-residential use. am enclosing copies of the relevant pages The tax liens on these two properties from the sponsor’s offering plan and other were sold at auction last year and there has relevant documents. been a notice of foreclosure filed for these Adolfo Carrión Jr two units. The property owner has not paid taxes on these two units since 2001. Since Spring Cleaning the two units are occupied by not-for-profit 501c3 organizations, why is the property To the Editor: subject to real estate taxes? In addition, “Whan that the month of May is comen the two properties are assessed at a much and that I here the foules singe…” That’s higher level than the condominiums in the all the Chaucer I can remember, but the building. general idea is that spring is coming and I am requesting that your agency review it’s time for spring clean-up after all the the sale of these tax liens and determine snow. if the City should have sold them without All of us are proud of our homes and notification to the two community organi- gardens, and I wish we could look like zations. In addition, was the purchaser of Christmastime every day. Other than flora the liens advised of the restrictive covenant and fauna, let’s try to paint and spruce up that exists on these properties? and perhaps get rid of those antique wire If you have any questions or are in need rusted fences and whatever else is still in of any additional information, please feel the garage, basement and attic. (I’m afraid free to contact me at the district office. to look in mine after 50 years of living in Thank you for your cooperation. our house!). Madeline Provenzano, Council Member And please let’s not put our trash out on a Saturday for Monday pickup. It spoils the March 23, 2005 appearance of the island and is sometimes a lure for animals. The annual beach clean Dear Commissioner Stark sweep will soon be arranged. Let us work to preserve our historic nautical heritage. I was hoping you could assist me with a Spring on! Spring at last. Jackie Kyle Kall Page Five Dudley the Dog is Returned By KAREN NANI and BARBARA DOLENSEK

Photo by RICK DeWITT The now-famous Dudley the dog is back with his family, Christine and Andy Werk- hoven and their children, Isabel and Reese.

Valentine’s Day 2005 was celebrated by less except for working on getting Dudley many romantics on Sunday, Feb. 13, which back. I couldn't speak about Dudley with- was destined to become the one winter day out bursting into tears. People would say when City Island experiences the heavy hello to me, and I would say, ‘My dog is traffic of summer. missing,’ and hearing those words from my It was also destined to be the day that mouth would make me start to cry.” the Werkhoven family dog, a white poodle Christine made 2,500 posters, put ads in named Dudley, took advantage of an open The Island Current, as well as the Post, the gate and went wandering down City Island Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, the Avenue, at about 4:15 in the afternoon. Village Voice, all four editions of the Bronx Although the family went into search Press Review, all three editions of the mode less than half an hour after his Bronx Times and all editions of the Penny escape, he seemed to have disappeared into Pincher. The family hung banners over the thin air. north and southbound Bruckner Express- Despite numerous sightings during that way (at the suggestion of the woman who half hour gap, he was nowhere to be found. runs the Mount Vernon shelter) and in the Photos by KAREN NANI Family members canvassed the neighbor- ball field by Rodmans Neck. James Vacca, manager of Community Board 10, announced his candidacy for the hood calling his name and, as anyone on She bought mailing lists of pet shops, New York City Council seat being vacated by Madeline Provenzano in November. Mr. foot on the avenue that day can attest, they pet hospitals, groomers and vets within Vacca made his announcement to City Islanders at a fundraiser held on Feb. 24 at a home on Tier Street. Shown with the candidate at the event are (top photo): Islanders questioned every pedestrian they saw. 10 square miles and mailed a color photo Jane Protzman (left) and Barbara Dolensek (both of whom were recovering from inju- poster advertising the reward to all of By the time it got dark, the outlook was ries), and (bottom photo, l. to r.) Bill Clancy Jr., Mr. Vacca, Bill Clancy Sr. and Islander becoming bleak. On the three occasions them. She listed him as missing on Dog John Neuner, who is the candidateʼs campaign budget director. when Dudley had escaped before, he had Detective.com, Petfinder.com., Fido finder. been recovered within minutes. Except, com, LostandFound.com and Missingpet. that is, for the Saturday morning he went to com. She emailed every poodle rescue the girls’ softball practice, where the coach operation in New York, New Jersey and ISLANDER VOTE: told the players that if they ran the bases Pennsylvania and checked with the Center as fast as Dudley, they couldn't lose. That for Animal Care and Control (CCAC), the PAST AND FUTURE day he was gone for 30 minutes before the New Rochelle Humane Society, the Mount By KAREN NANI family recovered him. Vernon shelter, the Yonkers shelter and Campaigning has already begun for Race/Candidate # C.I. Votes % By 8 p.m. on that fateful Sunday, Andy shelters in Long Island, Westchester and the 2005 November election. In the New President/Vice-President Werkhoven started putting up posters that Putnam. She walked the beaches looking York City Council race, former New York Kerry/Edwards 992 52 his wife, Christine, and daughter, Isabel, for his frozen body and called the Depart- State Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman Bush/Cheney 876 46 were making with markers; by 10 p.m. ment of Sanitation to check "dead lists." and Community Board 10 Manager James Nader/Pierce 24 1 they were making posters on the com- Christine checked with Parks Depart- Vacca have announced their candidacy for National Winner: George Bush/ Dick puter. ment personnel nearly every day, and Andy the seat being vacated by Councilwoman Cheney The Werkhovens thought for sure that checked the CACC every other day. They Madeline Provenzano because of term U.S. Senate a well-meaning neighbor must have seen posted flyers in the 43rd, 45th and 50th limits. Let the electioneering begin! Charles Schumer 1,175 70 him in the street and picked him up for precincts and at the schoolrooms in Rod- First, a look back at how Islanders voted Howard Mills 396 23 safekeeping. It made them ill to think that mans Neck. Every day she replaced posters in the 2004 election. The Bronx Board of Marilyn O’Grady 118 7 anything else was possible. As everyone that had gotten wet or had been removed. Elections recently reported that a record StatewideWinner: Charles Schumer who shares their life and home with a She even ambushed Adolfo Carrión, the number of City Islanders cast their ballots pet knows, losing a dog is like losing a Borough President, right here on City in the November 2004 election. Among U.S. House of Representatives member of the family. Christine Werk- Island, to ask if he would help her get Dud- the 2,428 registered voters on City Island, Joseph Crowley 886 60 hoven resolved that she would not just sit ley on Channel 12 news. The family also 1,892 cast ballots, representing voter turn- Joseph Cinquemani 581 40 back and wait, and she became virtually hung posters in Co-op city, Pelham Bay, out of around 78 percent. A majority voted State Winner: Joseph Crowley obsessed with getting Dudley back. Throggs Neck, Crosby Avenue, Middle- not to reelect George Bush as president, New York State Senate As she told The Current, “I stopped town Road, Williamsbridge Road, White choosing John Kerry by a margin of 116 Jeffrey Klein 704 40 working, eating normally, sleeping through Plains Road, Pelham, Mount Vernon, New votes. Islanders did vote to return Sena- John Fleming 633 36 the night and thinking clearly. I was use- tor Charles Schumer to the U.S. Senate Continued on page 17 Stephen Kaufman 406 23 and Congressman Joseph Crowley to the State Winner: Jeffrey Klein House of Representatives. Although the national races for presi- New York State Assembly dent and Congress received the most atten- Michael Benedetto 861 59 tion from Island voters, there was also Raymond Capone 602 41 interest in the local contests for New York State Winner: Michael Benedetto State Assembly and Senate. The following table indicates the tallies Islanders were relieved that lines were for Election Districts 60, 61, 62 and 63, shorter than anticipated on Nov. 2, 2004, at based on the City Island vote total from P.S. 175, the polling site for all residents. the Democrat, Republican, Conservative, On a side note, the traditional Election Day Independence and Working Families party sale at P.S. 175 benefited from strong voter lines. turnout and the support of Islanders. Page Six The Island Current April 2005

President Adolfo Carrión Jr. and the Bronx Delegation of the City Council. The gal- BARTOW-PELL EVENTS lery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For further information, call Ron Terner at 718-885-1403. On Saturday, April 9, Starving Art- ist Café and Gallery, 249 City Island If you have a new business, or if your old business is offering a new service, write to The Current, P.O. Box 6, Avenue, will have a reception at 3 p.m. for City Island, NY 10464 by the 10th of the month. well-known City Island artist Mark Whit- combe, who will exhibit his latest works. The Kathlyn Moses Gallery at 327 Later that day, at 8 p.m., singer-songwriter City Island Avenue will feature photogra- Sam Leopold returns to the Starving Artist phy and paintings by Lily Fertik, Glenn with his energetic act. The next two Sun- and Nadiya Goldstein, John and Trudy days will feature jazz. On Sunday, April Muhlfeld, and Lois Weingarten throughout 17, Robin Radus brings his jazz keyboard the month of April. An opening reception and vocals to the café / gallery, starting at will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 3 p.m., and on Sunday, April 24, the City April 8. Island Jazz Trio will go on stage at 3 p.m. The "Young City Island Artist Exhibi- On Saturday, April 30, owner-proprietor tion,” on view at the Focal Point Gallery, Elliott Glick will lead a “great American 321 City Island Avenue, through the month songbook singalong.” Everyone is wel- of April, presents the work of young people come! Always on the menu at Starving from all over the Bronx 17 tears of age and Artist are Glick’s handmade jewelry cre- younger. The art work, including drawings, ations, as well as fine art / craft by various paintings, sculpture and photography, will artists, coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso demonstrate that creative energy is abun- and treats, including Jen’s Sweets, the pas- Photo courtesy BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM dant in youth and should be encouraged. tries that are works of art. Tanya Kraemer and Kevin Flynn of City Island are the new docents at the Bartow-Pell This event is made possible with public Mansion Museum in Pelham Bay Park. Be sure to pay them a visit. funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the New York City Depart- is a short walk to the north of the mansion, ment of Cultural Affairs Greater New York New Visitor Services is now open as part of the guided tour. Arts Development Fund, Bronx Borough at Bartow-Pell Here visitors will view an old carriage and Two Island residents have recently sleighs, a stable area that contains horse and joined the staff of the Bartow-Pell Mansion pony models, a stable boy mannequin, tools Museum in Pelham Bay Park, making it and equipment needed for the care of the possible for this historic house to expand its horses and the cistern that supplied water hours and its docent program for visitors. for the carriage house. Tanya Kraemer and Kevin Flynn are now Another new service is the opening of The City Island Library now has Span- leading tours of this landmark house, which the mansion on the first Friday of each ish books for adults and children. For with its carriage and gardens exemplifies month, when the new trolley runs between As a service to our readers, The Island information about any of the programs the elegant country living that existed in the Pelham Bay Station, the Bartow-Pell Man- below, call the City Island branch at 718- Pelham Bay area in the middle of the 19th Current will periodically list recent sales sion Museum and various stops along City of residential and commercial property as 885-1703. century. The buildings sit on land that was Island Avenue from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Adult Programs originally inhabited by Siwanoy Indians found in the public record. This feature is designed to give a general idea of the E-mail Internet Workshop: Tuesday, and later stood witness to military action The tours are appropriate for all ages, April 12, at 11 a.m. during the period of the American Revolu- fair market values of property on City although children must be accompanied Island. An update will be published every tion. The site is administered by the Inter- by adults. Entrance fees are $5 for adults, Arts and Crafts national Garden Club in partnership with few months at our discretion. The listings $3 for seniors and students; children under below represent some of the recent sales. Let’s Fly Kites: A kite making work- the New York City Department of Parks and six are admitted free. Wednesday is a free shop on Monday, April 11, at 3:30 p.m. Recreation and is a member of the Historic The Current is not responsible for errors day for everyone. The location is 895 Shore or omissions in the data. Pre-registration is required. Ages 6 to 12. House Trust of New York City. Road (across from the Split Rock Golf Millennium Babies will meet on Thurs- For the first time ever, visitors may take Closing Sale day, April 14, at 1 p.m. at the library for Course). For more information, visit the Address Date Price Type guided tours during regular public hours, Web site www.bartowpellmansionmuseum. stories and songs. which are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sun- org or call 718-885-1461. 617 King Avenue 10/31/04 $635,000 1 Family Bilingual Picture Book Program: days from noon until 4 p.m. (last tour is 238 Bowne Street 12/10/04 $509,000 Condo Thursday, April 14, at 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 3:15 p.m.). The new docents escort visitors 15 Deepwater Way 12/28/04 $550,000 Condo 238 Bowne Street 1/5/05 $559,000 Condo 8. on a one-hour tour of this beautiful Greek 74 Hawkins Street 1/7/05 $390,000 1 Family Picture Book Program: Thursdays Revival mansion, focusing on the life and 161 Ditmars Street 1/11/05 $555,000 1 Family April 7, 21 and 28. Ages 4 to 11. times of the Bartow family and those who lived and worked on the family estate. The tour will include the south wing and two floors of the main section of the man- sion, including a new space for temporary exhibitions. The current exhibit explores the life and history of the Lenape Indians, who once inhabited the Pelham Bay area. The first floor of the main section encom- passes a large entry hall, guest parlors and dining areas. A handsome spiral staircase leads upstairs to the master bedchamber and the boys’ and girls’ bedrooms, as well as a family parlor. All of the rooms are exqui- sitely furnished. The 19th-century carriage house, which

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Photos Courtesy of CONCEPCION PHOTOGRAPHY The 2005 St. Maryʼs Boys Varsity team (kneeling): Michael Jaffee, Alan Leon, Andrew The Girls Junior Varsity team made a strong finish after a shaky start to the 2005 McGuire, John Mazzella, Alex Cebek, Zack Mirabito and Danny Henning. Standing season. Shown above are the “comeback kids” (kneeling): Julia Doyle, Melissa coach George Spencer, Frank Apollo, Andrew Michalski, Kieran Spencer, Coach Pryor, Roman Baker and Gabrielle Pirraglia. Standing: coach Jimmy Doyle, Larissa Frank Cebek, Jonathan Rosa, Joseph Noahvicka, Michael Doati and coach Bob Pirraglia, Sarah Graves, Alyssa Manfredonia, Chervante Thomas, coach Keith Man- Mirabito. fredonia and Amanda Heffernan. This year, the St. Mary, Star of the Sea record showed 26 wins and only 6 losses. Basketball Program continued to grow in They made it to the semifinals in their size and success. More than 125 girls and division. Aside from league games, they boys participated in the 2004–2005 season, were entered into four tournaments. They which achieved its goals of “emphasizing placed second in two tournaments, took sportsmanship and building confidence,” first place in another tournament and will the program directors told The Current. play in a championship game in a fourth The season began with registration in tournament. September and ended with a breakfast on The following girls received special March 9, 2005, with over more than 200 awards: Amber Tudor for Most Improved, parents and players in attendance. Every Victoria Strazzera for Best Offense, Vit- team made the playoffs, and the Junior toria Volpe for Best Defense and Ashlee Varsity Boys won the Bronx Champion- Yarusso for Most Valuable Player. ship. Each player received a trophy for The coaches and parents are very proud his or her effort, and special trophies were of all the girls. Hats off to coaches Carlo awarded to recognize individual achieve- Volpe and Frank Strazzera on a job well ments. done. A special thanks to all the parents Directors Frank and Kathy Cebek con- for all of their support. Until next year gratulate all the players on their great girls—time out! effort and thank the parents for their con- tinued support and cooperation. They also Boys Bantam Gold The Boys Bantam Gold team finished first place in their division with only two losses expressed appreciation to all the coaches, The Boys Bantams Gold (A) team had for the whole season. The tough competitors are shown above with their coaches a terrific season, finishing in first place in especially those who are retiring after Paul Saulnier and Chris Hawkins (kneeling): Daniel Clancy, Dylan Cullen, Andrew many years of service, for devoting so their division with only two losses for the Clarke and Kevin Saulnier. Standing are Makai Hawkins, Josh Williams, Amir Smith, much time and energy to the children. season. Robert Pirraglia and Brandyn Reilly. Not shown: Ryan Henning and Devin Navarro. Additional thanks go to assistant direc- They were led by all-stars Makai tor John Moore and his wife, Caryn, and to Hawkins, Robert Pirraglia and Amir Smith, Tom and Helen McMahon for their contin- with Kevin Saulnier and Brandyn Reilly ued dedication. The season would also not rounding out the starters. Strong bench have been possible without the support of support came from Daniel Clancy, Devon Father Michael, Sister Bernadette and Jane Navarro, Ryan Henning, Andrew Clarke, Dennehy, principal of St. Mary, Star of the Dylan Cullen and Josh Williams. Sea School. Congratulations on a great year. Coaches provided the following high- lights of each team’s season and players. Boys Bantam Blue This year’s turnout in early October for Boys Junior Varsity the Boys Bantams team was much larger The 2005 Junior Varsity Boys team won than usual, thanks in part to the enthusiasm the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) coach Paul Saulnier mustered last season Bronx Division Championship! The team for the Bantams. Instead of turning away played St. Margaret’s for the title and won a squad of motivated players after tryouts 46 to 38. were over, a new team was forged with The Girls Varsity finished the season with a winning record and a second round The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the help from Frank and Cathy Cebek. About appearance in the playoffs. Shown are (front row): Bernadette McMahon, Alycia tournament was Henry Sanchez, who led all half of the team came from the previous DaLoia-Moore, Nicole Cody, Sarah Rothschild and Sonia Andrades. Second row: scorers with 20 points and forced numer- Bantam team and the other half were nov- coach John Moore, Delia Berger, Jasmin Crowder, Bridget McGowan, Phoebe ous turnovers. David Struthers played an ices to the sport. Mankiewicz and Lauren Branley. Not shown: Kristen Clark and Sarah Pryor. impressive defensive game in the middle Coached by David Sexton and Paul Girls Junior Varsity players and their parents for a great sea- that proved to be too much for the opposi- Mankiewicz, the Bantam Blue team turned After losing their first five games, the son. tion and added 14 points to the tally. Sal out a great season. Although the team had St. Mary’s Girls Junior Varsity team made Kulka added 10 points and Jack McCabe 4 only one win, a few other games were nail- an exciting comeback by winning their Girls Varsity points. The remaining defensive standouts biters. The parents helped make the games next three games and finishing five and The Girls Varsity team had an outstand- in the game were Reese Werkhoven, Ryan fun with their cacophonous cheering. Nov- eight overall before losing a close game to ing year, finished the regular season with a Pena and Brandon Esola. ice and returning players made tremendous Sacred Heart in the playoffs. winning record and made it to the second The boys had an outstanding season, gains in both their skills and knowledge of Leading the JV were Sarah Graves, team round of the playoffs. The team was suc- compiling a combined record of 23 wins the game. Many of the players were first MVP, Amanda Heffernan, Best Defensive cessful because of its competitive spirit and 12 losses. They all worked hard and time participants in an organized team Player and Melissa Pryor, Best Offen- and “never say die” attitude. The girls were learned how to play as a team. A special sport, so it is gratifying to see most of them sive Player. Other starters were Charvente in every game they played and were a joy thanks to coaches Bob Whelan and Andy moving on to the upcoming City Island Thomas, Alyssa Manfredonia, Samantha to watch and coach. Werkhoven for all of their time and effort. Little League Baseball season. Weyhrauch, Julia Doyle, Marrisa Ferris, The varsity was led by Sonia Andrades The team would like to recognize Cathy The basketball season closed out by Gabrielle Pirraglia, Larissa Pirraglia, Julia and Lauren Branley. Sonia, the team MVP, and Frank Cebek for a job well done run- recognizing Kyle Zima as Most Valu- Hayes, Rebecca Rodstrom, Alyssa Molloy was the leading scorer and her athletic ning the program. able Player and Tiernan Shanley as Most and Roman Baker. Also on the team were ability and love for the game was key Improved Player. Kyle and Tiernan exem- fifth-graders Angela Acocella, Malena All- to the team’s success. Lauren provided Girls Gidgets plify the great sportsmanship and hard bright and Demi Atkins. Coaches’ awards leadership on and off the court and her The 2004–2005 Gidgets returned to the work that were the trademarks of the were also given to Larissa Pirraglia and rebounding, clutch scoring and excellent court this year with a desire to win, and team. Roman Baker for sportsmanship. defense kept the team in virtually every that is exactly what they did. Their overall The coaches would like to thank the Continued on page 13 Page Eight The Island Current April 2005 April 2005 The Island Current Page Nine Grace Episcopal Church JUDGE JOHN STEVEN MOORE By MIRIAM S. KLEINBERG Receives Funds to Replace Roof Today everyone is a legal expert. We By JOSEPH NIXON all watch “Law and Order” and “Judging Thanks to a phenomenal growth in from the Robert Jacob Shipyard on land Amy,” and we all know what we would say attendance and pledge contributions, Grace donated by George Washington Horton. It to the attorneys and the witnesses if they Episcopal Church, located at the corner of is a unique design in the Carpenter Gothic behaved in an unseemly manner. However, Pilot Street and City Island Avenue, is now style. The rectory was built at the turn of none of the TV judges is also a basketball in a position to address deferred main- the 20th century in the Italian Villa style. coach for a children's basketball team, nor tenance issues on its historic buildings, In planning for the church’s continued do they live on City Island. In that, as well including a replacement roof on the church growth and an increased usage of its facili- as in many other things, Judge John Steven building, new bathrooms in the parish hall ties by the community, the parish’s Build- Moore is unique. and a complete upgrade of the parish rec- ing and Grounds Committee estimates Born in Englewood, New Jersey, John tory. that the total cost of improvements will Moore attended local parochial junior and To get these major projects started, the be $250,000. To achieve that considerable senior high schools. There was a law- church has received a $24,100 grant from goal, the church will likely launch a profes- school program at his high school, and the Episcopal Diocese of New York that sionally developed capital campaign. Ideas this appealed to him so much that he knew will cover two-thirds of the expected cost for raising the necessary funds include early on which way he wanted his life to to replace the badly damaged roof on the grants, church bonds and equity loans. go. From high school he went to Fairfield church hall. The balance of the cost of the Parish leaders encourage everyone who University and Fordham Law School, and replacement roof will be generated through is interested in the renewal project or who straight from law school, without missing fund-raising efforts, individual donations wishes to make a tax-deductible contribu- a beat, he became an assistant district attor- and parish funds. tion to “the little church on the corner of ney in the Bronx. Grace Church has also received gener- Pilot Street” to call the Parish Office at His grades must have been pretty good, ous grants from the parishes of Christ the 718-885-1080 or to visit its Web site at because Sheldon Liebowitz was his mentor Redeemer in Pelham and Saint Matthew’s http://gracecityisland.dioceseny.org. Con- and then Mayor Koch appointed him chief sidered hiring him for his efficiency after in Bedford, where Mother Patricia Alexan- tributions may be sent directly to P. O. Box of trials for four years in the Felony Case his term was up. What a resumé! der formerly served as priest associate. 131, City Island, NY 10464. Bureau. District Attorney Mario Merola In 1998 Judge Moore, his wife, Caryn, The church building was originally con- then assigned him to the position of bureau and their daughter, Alycia, moved from structed in 1861–62 by ship’s carpenters chief, where he supervised 125 lawyers, Riverdale to City Island. They found a assigned cases, determined policy and house here, checked out the schools and ordained jury selections. were so taken with the community, the John Moore served as an attorney in the principal and the school that they decided WOW CELEBRATES public sector for 14 years and as a judge, to stay. appointed by Ed Koch, for 18 years. He Part of Judge Moore’s professional WOMENʼS “HERSTORY” served from 1987 to 1992 on the Criminal responsibility is to try to help children On Sunday, April 17 at 11 a.m., City establishment of Women’s History Month; Court and in 1992 he was elevated to the from dysfunctional families. Most people Island women and girls are invited to Islander Helen Friedman will speak about Supreme Court, where he still is, having who observe the struggles of these chil- attend the annual celebration of women's some of the current feminist issues; and been reappointed by both Mayor Dinkins dren believe that what is needed is parental history month with WOW (Women On the Cheryl Jehudit Berent will give back- and Mayor Giuliani. involvement. They all say, and none more Way), to be held at B&B's restaurant at ground on the 85th anniversary of the Judge Moore's first trials were a para- firmly than Judge Moore, that good par- 316 City Island Avenue. This year we will 19th amendment. Members of ¡Retumba! dox for him because he was shy, although ents must get involved in the life of their be awarding clam digger Alice Payne with (Resound!), an Afro-Caribbean dance and he was fascinated by public service. He children. Go to the school conferences, be the first Anne M. Hutchinson Award, for percussion ensemble based here on City smiles now when he remembers how ner- a part of the audience at every event, cheer her contributions to the City Island com- Island will be performing. vous he was. But he also remembers a case your child at every game. Spend time with munity. Bring something about yourself—a in which the trial judge fell asleep and your kids and know what's going on in We will also celebrate the 85th anniver- story, poem or photograph—to share which he won, probably because the judge their lives. This isn't always easy, because sary of the 19th amendment to the Consti- with the group, as well as business cards felt so guilty about his unjudicial behav- the kids often fight the connection, espe- tution of the United States granting women and networking information. Off-Island ior. cially when they need it the most. the right to vote, as well as the 25th anni- women and girls are welcome. We will For some time John Moore served in the John Moore believes that athletics is versary of the proclamation by Congress of enjoy a breakfast buffet at the cost of $15 Bronx Supreme Court Criminal Division, a good meeting ground between children Women's History Month. per person. Boys and men of good will are where he heard cases that dealt with juve- and adults, an area that is least likely to Islander Eleanor Rae will give a pre- welcome. Those interested in attending nile offenders, sex crimes and child abuse. cause friction. He is very involved in St. sentation on Anne M. Hutchinson; Yolanda can pay at the door. For more information, In Juvenile Court the guilty parties were Mary's basketball and softball teams, as Bako from Co-op City will speak on her call Yvette at 718 885-2574. given lesser penalties, and it was there that well as the Catholic Youth League. He participation, as well as the history of the he developed a special sensitivity to the feels that sports offer a good opportunity needs of children in the criminal justice for kids to build self-esteem, and that both system. girls and boys should play. One case he still recalls with special Judge Moore’s experience in the court- PILGRIM FUEL OIL CO-OP horror was that of a graduate student who room gives him a special insight into the was working as a night clerk in a motel, ways in which people behave under stress. where he was shot in the head. The weapon He says, and he should know, that the PAYING TOO MUCH FOR HEATING OIL? used in that crime was later matched to a courtroom is a place where one feels a lot gun used in subsequent crimes, including of tension, and like all experienced judges, • Low FIXED Pricing several murders, and served as valuable he knows how important it is to allevi- • FREE 24 Hour Service Contract evidence. ate stress. In fact, an important part of a As a judge, John Moore has been sub- judge’s job is to keep the atmosphere in the • Automatic Deliveries jected to threats and attempted abuse from courtroom as calm as possible, and being • Call and Compare criminals, but on a less serious level, he able to listen well is part of his technique. has experienced misunderstandings and When he was beginning, Judge Moore confusion caused by language or cultural recalls, he was given priceless advice by 1-800-774-0062 • WWW.OILFORLESS.COM barriers (or clever criminals). In one case an older judge, who told him to “Keep the whole court sat around for a day wait- your big mouth shut." I can't believe that ing for an interpreter, but it turned out this gentle and kindly man ever needed that the defendant spoke perfect English. In advice, but for the sake of this interview at another case the defendant stole an oil least I'm glad he didn't follow it. truck, delivered all the oil and collected all And for the sake of all of us, adults and the payments before he was apprehended children alike, City Islanders were very and convicted. The owner of the truck con- fortunate indeed when the Moores decided to call this place their home. Page Ten The Island Current April 2005 Organization News News on this page concerning organizations, and events listed in, are submitted by representatives of those organi- zations. A limit of 150 words is requested for all news items submitted. In most cases news will be edited and every effort will be made to preserve the substance of longer items. News and calendar events must be received by no later than the 20th of each month except December and July. If the 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday, the deadline is the 19th. Mail submissions to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. Current Calendar Chapter 3303 AARP APRIL The members of the Minneford chapter Sat., April 2 to April 30, Young City Island have been informed that since December, Artist Exhibition. Focal Point Gallery, 321 the New York State AARP has launched City Island Avenue. a joint surveying project with Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s office to help lower Sat., April 16, Bronx Masons Clothing Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City Island Masonic Temple, the cost of prescription drugs. Volunteers 241 City Island Avenue. across the state collect drug retail price lists from pharmacies so that drug prices Thurs., April 21, Community Board 10 meets, can be posted online at www.NYAGRx.org. 7:30 p.m., P.S./M.S. 194, 1301 Zerega Avenue, Bronx. More than 1,800 pharmacies have been Photo by BOB BERENT surveyed so far. An invaluable compari- On Sunday, March 20, Temple Beth-el of City island celebrated Purim, Judaismʼs most Sat., April 23, Little League Parade, spon- son-shopping tool, the database enables dramatic, fun-filled holiday. Seen here are members dressed up like royalty, rogues sored by City Island Little League. Players and others from Persia some 2,300 years ago as they act out the story of Esther. gather at 10:45 a.m. at Catherine Scott Prom- consumers to find the pharmacies that are enade (Bridge Park). selling prescriptions for less. Part of this year’s legislative agenda, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. The classes are a City Island Avenure. Call 718-885-3066 to Sat., April 30, POTS Program, St. Mary's New York State AARP is lobbying hard pathway to personal and global spiritual reserve your tickets today. School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe transformation based on the mystical prac- “Life is a cabaret!” Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Menu: to pass legislation requiring pharmacies to canned ham sliced with potatoes. transmit their price information directly to tices of the Kohanim, the priests of biblical Nick Sala the state. This legislation would also make Israel. (Free for members; $15 per class for Tues., April 26, City Island Civic Associa- the state responsible for maintaining an non-members.) tion meets, 7:30 p.m., Community Center, 190 Help celebrate our 71st anniversary at Fordham Street. online price database. Members are being City Island Nautical Museum asked to become AARP RX watchdogs our Anniversary Dinner-Dance at the City As some of you may have noticed, our MAY and help with next month’s survey by call- Island Yacht Club on Saturday, April 16. doors have been shut on Sundays for the Sun., May 1, Community Garage Sale, 10 ing RX Watchdog Hotline (toll-free) at We will be honoring our new State Sena- past few weeks. We are currently under- a.m. to 2 p.m. Indoors at the City Island Com- 1-866-227-7442. tor, Jeffrey D. Klein, that evening. So for going a major spring cleaning, which has munity Center, 190 Fordham Street. The chapter is sponsoring an exciting an evening of fine food, dancing and hob- involved repainting the Community and overnight trip to Washington, D.C., from nobbing, call Violet Ellis at 718-885-2820 School Rooms. Furniture has been moved for reservations and information. Chapter 318 AARP Saturday, April 16, to Sunday, April 17. into the hall, and everything is pretty We will have a narrated tour of the city, For the second night of Passover: Sun- messy. However, great plans are afoot for Our next trip to Atlantic City is on visit the World War II memorial and go day, April 24, we will be conducting our the redesign of each room, and Tom Nye Tuesday, April 12. The bus departs at 9 sightseeing to other memorials and other annual seder at 6:30 p.m. with a fully especially has been hard at work getting it a.m. from 113 Bay Street on City Island. interesting sites. Lunch will be at Union kosher, congenial and traditional Pass- all together. Call Jean Ringel at 718-885-1479 or John Station, and accommodations with din- over dinner. The seder will be conducted Please watch for our sign underneath Bonicoro at 718-885-1844. ner and breakfast will be deluxe. We will primarily in English (adults $36; children the flower boxes at the City Island Diner Our next trip is to Ace in the Hole in attend a Catholic mass at the National $12). Please R.S.V.P. by calling 718-885- so that you will know when we are reopen- Patterson, New Jersey, on Thursday, April Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and 3098. ing. In the meantime, anyone who wants to 14. We will see a show and have an open much more. Departure time is 8 a.m. Visit our Web site at www.yourshulby- volunteer to help Tom reinstall the exhibits bar for one hour, plus lunch served family Prices and more details for the event will thesea.org. or to help us come up with a spring-sum- style. be discussed at our meetings or you may Bob Berent mer program of events should give us a In May we are going to Mount Haven, call Tina De Cristofaro at 718-885-0865. City Island Theater Group call at 718-885-0507. Pennsylvania, for Polkafest. For informa- Lucy Puglia Together with the Community Center, tion, please attend one of our meetings or “What good is sitting alone in your room?” we are currently going through a crisis call Florence Bonicoro at 718-885-1844 or Garden Club about our long-term leases, since our land- Marie Tirelli at 914-576-6223. Come see the new production of the We are in the process of planning our lord hasn’t paid the taxes and the spaces Our end of season luncheon will be on groundbreaking musical “Cabaret” by the annual garden tour for May. If you would have gone into foreclosure for possible Friday, June 10, at Marina del Rey. We will City Island Theater Group instead! like us to consider your garden for the tour, auction later this spring. We are doing our have a cocktail hour and a full sit-down It’s Berlin and the year is 1929, the please call Phyllis at 718-885-0521. best to make this situation right (see article dinner with an open bar from 12 to 4 p.m. emcee of the Kit Kat Club invites you into Gardening Hint: Divide overcrowded this issue) and we ask you all to keep your This is a great affair for the price. Please the cabaret and urges you to forget all your plants by digging up a clump of roots and fingers crossed for us. come and join us. We have a wonderful troubles. In the Kit Kat Club life is beauti- then cutting through the plant with a sharp Barbara Dolensek time. ful! Headlining at the club is the stunning knife. Place one of the halves in the origi- Remember, we have blood pressure Sally Bowles, who, along with the sexy Kit nal place at the same depth and the other readings taken the first Wednesday of each Kat Girls, seduces the audience and a young half in a new location. Gently press soil month. There is a notary public to nota- American writer named Cliff Bradshaw. back around the base and water well. rize any document for you free of charge. Cliff is instantly smitten by Sally and her Phyllis Goodman unique, carefree lifestyle. TowBOAT/U.S. Please see Margaret Iacone. City Island Marie Tirelli As beautiful as life is in the Kit Kat Club, Temple Beth-El a very scary and changing world looms out- side. History is in the process of being made, Your Shul by the Sea, a welcoming Trinity United and lives will be changed forever. Although Jewish renewal congregation, conducts Methodist Church it premiered in 1966, “Cabaret” tells a time- Sabbath services each Friday night at 7:30 Happy spring, everyone! Winter is less story that is still relevant in today’s p.m. Our doors are open to all at 480 City finally over, and for that we can rejoice! world. “Cabaret” features such wonderful Island Avenue (between Beach and Bowne Our church services are every Sunday at songs as: “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Perfectly Streets). 10 a.m. Sunday school meets in the lower Marvelous,” “Two Ladies,” “Married,” “So Our Torah study group will continue level at the same time. All are welcome to What” and, of course, “Cabaret.” on Saturday, April 16, from 10:30 a.m. to attend our services and Sunday school. “Cabaret” will be directed by Nicholas noon, beginning with a short spirituality Please leave the second Saturday of Sala with musical direction by Dr. Elizabeth service. Rabbinical students Karyn Berger May open. That’s the date of our spring Rauh and choreography by Jean McCabe and Daniel Klipper will alternate leading fair. We will be selling the usual varieties and Lindy Tabano. Starring are: Christopher the group. of homemade goodies and crafts that day. McGowan as the emcee, Cori-Ann Rou- Yoga-Tai Chi classes, led by Marc We hope to see you there. blick as Sally Bowles, Anthony Ottavio as Kaplan, continue on Tuesdays in April Anne Sill Cliff, Cathy Roskam as Fraulein Schneider, from 6 to 7 p.m. His exercises will leave Marvin Einhorn as Herr Schultz, Margaret you feeling refreshed, more flexible and City Island Seniors Cioffi as Fraulein Kost and Eugene Kopman energetic. For more information, call Marc as Ernst Ludwig. Also featured are: Justine Now that spring is here, come out to at 718-885-2445. Costanza, Jean McCabe, Susan Rauh, Liza our meetings, which are always interesting Ballroom dance classes, led by Elaine Reid and Lindy Tabano as the Kit Kat Girls and fun. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the Belasco, begin on Wednesday, April 13, and Matt Rota as a Kit Kat Boy. This stun- first Tuesday of every month at the Trinity and continue on Wednesdays thereafter ning cast is not to be missed! United Methodist Church, on Bay Street from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information and Performance dates are: April 22, 23, 28, and City Island Avenue. We had a musi- registration, call Elaine at 718-885-2154. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and April 24 and May cian scheduled for our April meeting, and SHOHAM classes led by Rabbi Wiener 1 at 3 p.m. All performances will be held we would look forward to greeting you at offer Spiritual Healing Of Health And at the Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 104 our May meeting. Mind and will be conducted on Monday, Genevieve Plaeger April 2005 The Island Current Page Eleven

volunteer your time so that we can keep the The big event of the month was the The Post, as always, will participate in Teen Center open, please call Jay Howard children’s Easter party. There were prizes the annual Little League parade on Satur- at 885-2192. for both girls and boys, an Easter egg day, April 16. Our Sergeant at Arms Dave Martial Arts Class: Ba Gua Zhang hunt and hors d’oeuvres. D.J. Ray provided Carman reports that volunteers are needed Dragon Style :Exceptional Instructor the music, gratis. Islanders were treated for the color guard. Saturdays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m, for ages 16 to a cavalcade of Disney characters: Peter Meetings for the month of April are and up. For more information call Florence Rabbit (Peter Zvara), Little Rabbit (Marge the 4th and 18th for the regular meetings at 718 885-3551. Sessa), the Bear (John Musto) and the Duck and the 11th for the executive board. Try Dance Classes: Preballet, jazz and (Gene Valesio). to make the regular meetings, as we don’t tap for kids: Thursdays after school .Call Unfortunately, a number of local mis- seem to be able to muster a quorum. Linda at Dance Connection, 914 576- creants seized the opportunity to pelt the I talked recently to Staff Sergeant Emeri- 5515. performers with ice and snow. Several who tus Michael Spero, now age 94. Mike was a If you wish to submit, for inclusion in this column, Art and Playgroup: Thursdays from information regarding events and activities at the City were responsible for this dastardly deed civil engineer by profession who dedicated Island Community Center, please call Laury Hopkins 10:30 to 12 or 12:30 to 2. Call Laury Hop- at 885-3202 no later than the 15th of each month, kins at 885-3202 for more information. were apprehended and did apologize. The himself to whatever task was assigned to except December and July. Leave a message, includ- commander thanks Ray Kelly and all those him. It was such a task that would immor- ing your name and phone number. Millennium Babies: A Moms and who gave their time to make the party a talize him among his army peers: He was Announcements Babies Playgroup. Call Brenda Prohaska at 885-9040. success. Tom McMahon, our congenial bar credited with designing and constructing Community Garage Sale: Sunday, chairman, said that sales were brisk. the deepest latrine in France during World May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve your Irish Dance: call Deirdre O’Mara at (201) 947-8535 I have no updates on those in the military. War II. The following was Mike’s response table now by calling 718-885-1145. $10 I did meet Matthew Delaney, no longer on to his critics and to the author J. B. Woodson donation per table requested. Bake sale, Adult Tap Classes: Call Corinne active duty, and now, like his late father, a of Straight and Level, the story of the 33rd raffle and lots of great stuff! Plates from Grondahl at 718-309-8041. member of the New York City Fire Depart- Reconnaissance Squadron in the war. “Make a Plate” fundraiser (April 1) will be Photography Classes: for adults and ment. The apple doesn’t fall far from the “Sure it was deep but not just for the fun distributed. teens. Call Ron Terner at 885-1403 or Please help us improve the Center inquire at Focal Point Gallery. tree. of digging. You remember everywhere we by making a donation toward our goal of Step Aerobics Classes: Sun. 8:30 to Although over a month away, the Memo- stayed in the Army where there were trench $6,000 for a new floor. Your support is 9:30 a.m.; Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. rial Day parade was discussed at our last latrines. They were dug a couple of feet appreciated! to 10:30 a.m. and Mon. & Wed. 7 to 8:00 meeting. It seems that the Post coffers are deep, and, in no time at all, with a couple Beginner knitting classes for ages p.m. Babysitting available Mon. and Fri. a little on the lean side and that monies will of hundred men using them, they filled up 8 and up! Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.. Call a.m. Call Mary Immediato at 885-0793. have to be generated to provide bus service fast. . . . You fellows never appreciated that Carol at 718-885-3190 for more informa- Yoga: Basic level Hatha Yoga classes to bring sailors and/or marines to the Island latrine. A deep latrine follows the sanitary tion. include yoga postures, deep relaxation and for the parade. Comrade Bob Menona hopes sewer septic tank principles, where the Painting classes will be held on Tues- breathing practices, and stress manage- to be able to corral the Army band for this moisture from the ground starts the organic days, April 5 through May 31. Grades K–2 ment for peace of mind and physical well stellar event. deposits to digest and liquefy. . . . Those from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; grades 3–5 from being. Call Annette at 885-0724 for further Sick call: Comrade Lane’s spouse is on shallow latrines when they filled up were info. 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.. Call Laury Hopkins at the mend, as are comrades Mike Treat and closed or filled in and the latrine was moved Chess Club: Monday Evenings from 718-885-3202 for more information. Richy O’Keefe. to another location. How many GIs in a 7- 11p.m. For ages 13 and up. No need to We would use a few good men for hurry to get to the latrine found it moved to Ongoing Events register, just show up! the flag detail. Lieutenant Matt Murphy, another location he could not find?” Monthly Meetings are held on the New York City Police Department, is on Although awarded the Legion of Merit first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. Legion News active duty with the U.S. Coast Guard, and and a direct commission for other achieve- in the Community Center, 190 Fordham although Comrade Joe Goonan is home, we ments, Mike always regarded the latrine as Street. Spring is here, but you wouldn’t know it, are not certain if his injuries, incurred while his greatest military success. To schedule events at the Center, call as the temperature is below normal and ves- on active duty, will preclude him from par- Russell Schaller Laury Hopkins at 885-3202. tiges of snow still cover some grassy areas. taking in the flag detail. Teen Center: Saturday evenings. To Page Twelve The Island Current April 2005

both musicals about famous Mexican-Amer- ican singers. Common elements include the fact that the main characters, Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) and Selena (Jen- nifer Lopez), both died very young (Valens crashed in an airplane and Selena was mur- dered). These films were also star-making vehicles for the actors who portrayed the characters. Selena was written by Gregory Nava, the author of My Family. A wonderful coming-of-age movie is Mexican-Americans Real Women Have Curves (2002), which In looking for films about immigration stars America Ferrera as Ana, a very bright into the United States, I discovered that 18-year-old Mexican-American who has several fine examples have focused on the won a scholarship to Columbia University. Mexican-American experience. First, some Her family, however, wants her to work in films about family. Tortilla Soup (2001) her older sister’s dress-making factory. Ana stars the superb Hector Elizondo as Martin is a breath of fresh air because she has con- Naranjo, a widowed chef who lives with his fidence in herself despite the wicked tongue of her oppressive mother, Carmen (Lupe grown daughters, Carmen (Jacqueline Obra- Established 1934 dors), Leticia (Elizabeth Pena) and Maribel Ontiveros). There is a fabulous and funny (Tamara Mello). Carmen is a successful scene in which all of the factory women strip down to their underwear because of businesswoman, Leticia a spinster school- PRINTING COMPANY teacher and Maribel a rebellious student. the unbearable heat and compare their bod- 1123 WORTHEN STREET BRONX, NY 10474 Raquel Welch plays the role of Hortensia, ies. This is an inspiring moment for those a very annoying widow with Martin in her depressed people who believe thin is beauti- For All Your Printing Needs Contact ful. Hi-Speed sights. This is a charming remake of the Call excellent Chinese film Eat, Drink, Man, Spanglish (2004) is a quirky story about ~Printers Of The Island Current~ Flor (Paz Vega) and her daughter, Cristina Hi-Speed Printing Co.e Woman (1994). ENVELOPE SPECIALISTSlity (Shelbie Bruce), who move to Los Angeles, ua •V “Your Complete Printing Service” My Family (1995) is a chronicle of SINCE 1934 a at c where Flor goes to work for the Clasky Q l i the Sanchez family, whose patriarch, Jose u (718) 617-1600v family. Bernice Clasky (Sarah Steele) is • One to Full Color Printing e•Ser (Jacob Vargas), walked from Mexico to Los • Scanning Fax: (718) 328-7509 the same age as Cristina. The mother Deb- Angeles in the 1920s. The story is narrated • Typesetting & Imagesetting E-mail: [email protected] orah (Tea Leoni) is a drama queen of • Complete Bindery Department by Paco (Edward James Olmos), a writer recounting memories of his family. Jose the highest order, married to John (Adam works as a gardener and marries a nanny, Sandler), a chef whose restaurant receives Maria (Jennifer Lopez); together they have four stars from the New York Times restau- six children. In 1932, Maria, pregnant, is rant reviewer. Flor is the voice of reason NATHAN & ROCCAMO one of several thousand American citizens in a home of bedlam, although she barely of Mexican descent who are rounded up by speaks English. This is a story about assimi- government troops and shipped in cattle cars lation and the misguided good intentions of Certified Public Accountants to Central America. This is a moving drama Americans toward immigrants. about all six of the Sanchez children, includ- The finest of all the films on this theme •Certified Audits •Financial Statement Preparation ing Jimmy Smits, who in a particularly is Lone Star (1996), written and directed by •Income Tax Preparation •IRS Representation moving subplot, agrees to marry a woman John Sayles. It is the complex, multilayered •Year Round Tax Planning epic about the 1950s murder of a much- from El Salvador in order to keep her from 98-20 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375 being deported. hated sheriff, Charlie Wade (Kris Kristof- A sweet romance that is also about ferson) and the aftermath of the event. Set Phone (718) 268-9226 Fax (718) 575-3955 family tradition is A Walk in the Clouds in a Texas town near the Mexican border, On City Island (1995). The setting is the vineyards of north- the film stars Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) as ern California in the aftermath of World the sheriff on the case, who is always being 44 Hawkins Street (by Appointment Only) War II. Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) returns compared to his father, Buddy (Matthew from the war to find his wife a stranger; he McConaughey), Wade’s deputy at the time meets the beautiful Victoria Aragon (Aitana of the murder. Elizabeth Pena is Pilar, with Sanchez-Gijon) on a bus out of town. Victo- whom Sam once had a love affair, although ria is going home in shame because she is both families were opposed to the Mexican- unmarried and pregnant, and Paul agrees to Anglo alliance. There is seamless moving pretend to be her husband. However, he falls back and forth in time with deeply felt in love with her and her entire family, which emotions, secrets and interactions between includes Anthony Quinn as the patriarch chicanos, blacks, whites and Indians. Pedro. The cinematography is unforgettable, And until next time, happy viewing. . . . especially in a scene where the family dons . butterfly wings to fan warmth from heaters onto the grapes to keep frost from ruining the crop. La Bamba (1987) and Selena (1997) are

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the team rebounding strength and clutch Slam Dunk Season defense. Continued from page 7 Coaches John Moore and Tom McMa- hon would like to thank the parents for game, earning her Best Offensive honors. their wonderful support and congratulate Delia Berger provided steady leadership them for raising such great young women. on the court and her tenacious defensive They also congratulate the girls on their play gained her the Best Defensive Player success on and off the court. Each of these award. Jasmine Crowder, who won the girls made important contributions to the Coaches’ Award, provided strength under team, but more importantly they are a great the boards and clutch scoring. She was a group of young ladies and were a pleasure real force in every game. to coach. Kristen Clark, the point guard, displayed Finally, the coaches say a farewell to excellent ball handling, tough defense and their graduating eighth-graders: Lauren great heart. Alycia DaLoia-Moore played Branley, Delia Berger, Jasmin Crowder and a strong defensive game and her speed Nicole Cody, who are leaving the basket- was critical in stopping the fast break. ball program and going on to high school Her steady play at forward and good court next year. Congratulations and thanks for sense was a real asset to the team. The 2005 Intramural Program consisted of girls and boys eight years old and representing St. Mary, Star of the Sea so Bernadette McMahon provided excel- younger. The future stars are shown above (kneeling): Lindsey Zapata, Brianna Reilly, well over the years. Established 1934 Arianna Rodriguez, Christine Whelan (team mascot), Briana Whelan, Grace Ramos lent play at guard with key outside shooting and accuracy from the foul line. Her great and Anastasia Lacina. Standing are: Jillean Cea, John Brandly, Thomas Mastracchio, Boys and Girls Intramurals desire to play made her a factor in every Eric Vaelnti, Emmet Foxx, Sean “Irish” Lyons, Michael “the Missile” Pirraglia and The 2005 Intramural Program con- PRINTING COMPANY Chandler Campbell. Coaches are Bob and Anna Marie Whelan. Not shown: Sarah Wil- game, especially in the playoffs. Bridget sisted of boys and girls eight years old 1123 WORTHEN STREET liams, Samantha Pryor, Catherine Graves, A.J. Carrión, Thomas Wright, Anna Vivola McGowan brought energy and enthusiasm BRONX, NY 10474 and younger. They gathered on Saturday and Catelin Fitzpatrick. . to every game displaying strong defense mornings learning the basics of shooting, at the guard position. She was a consistent dribbling, passing and playing defense. threat to score from the outside. for a religious conference day on Friday, The participants developed so quickly that Sarah Rothschild possessed great speed April 22. The fourth and second grades they were able to play games on a weekly lity e and athletic ability. Her quick reactions ua •V will celebrate Earth Day in conjunction basis. Their progress was amazing and St. a c on defense enabled her to make many Q l i with their Pelham Bay Park studies. Mary’s basketball will have many future v key defensive plays. Phoebe Mankiewicz’s ue er We will honor our school secretary, all stars. •S rebounding, clutch shooting and excellent Sister Loyola, on April 27. The school will All of the children should be com- defense made her a valuable player in celebrate Poetry Month by the sharing of mended on a job well done. A special every game. Her hard work and determina- favorite poems, including works written thanks to Anna Marie and Bob Whelan tion will make her a leader on next year’s by the students, and Grades 4 and 5 will for running the program and to Charlie team. publish their own books of poems. We will Ramos, Adolfo Carrión and Rod Rodri- Sarah Pryor provided steady play at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrate First Friday with a 9 a.m. Mass guez for helping on the sidelines. forward position and with her capacity to prepared by the sixth grade. All are wel- See you all next season! St. Mary’s is welcoming spring with hit the long jump shot, she kept oppos- many exciting lessons of the season. The come to come and share the eucharist with our young people. ing defenses honest. Nicole Cody brought Pre-K/ kindergarten will observe the life speed and desire to every game and gave cycle of the caterpillar from pupa into but- terfly. Grade 2 will also observe the new life of spring by growing plants from beans and learning about the plant life cycle. The students will work with the Pelham Bay Park Teaching Rangers, who will introduce them to the different kinds of plants we Public School 175 have in our community. The first-graders are creating dinosaur The kindergarten children will begin dioramas and writing stories about their their unit on spring by raising butterflies special dinosaur. Grade 3 is writing stories and observing the various stages of their as they study the weather; their stories development. speak of the wonders of April showers. The first-graders will visit the Metro- Grades 4 and 8 are continuing their politan Museum of Art with the Lincoln preparations for the state tests. The fifth- Center Institute. graders will have a candle lighting cer- Grade 2 is researching the incredible emony on April 4 in remembrance of the world of dinosaurs, and in math class the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King focus is on measurement. Jr. The sixth grade is scheduled to go to The third-graders are working on their Medieval Times as part of the social stud- International Day project. Students are ies class, and Grade 7 is beginning a study researching the countries from which their of the human body. Everyone is looking families emigrated. They will take their forward to the warmer weather. very first standardized tests in reading and The Sacrament of Reconciliation will math. be celebrated by our parish on Saturday, A guest speaker from the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum will visit the fourth April 16, at 11 a.m. School will be closed The Boys Bantam Blue team did A+ work grade on April 13, and the children will in during the basketball season, accord- turn visit the mansion toward the end of the ing to their coaches David Sexton and month. They will learn how people lived in WANTED Paul Mankiewicz. The players are shown our area during the mid-19th century. The 2 FAMILY HOME above (first row): Ari Weber, Cian Byrne, children have also been working very hard ON CITY ISLAND Ian Campbell, Michael Candelaria and to prepare for the math and science tests Bobby Carmody Jr. Second row: Dylan scheduled for this May. Must have parking. Cruz, Blake Cottam, Gregory Sexton, Grade 5 is building weather instruments (2 cars) + basement Tiernan Shanley, Kyle Zima and Tyge in science class and will soon begin a unit Call Allen Mankiewicz. on Central America. They are also putting 6-10 p.m. the finishing touches on their sets for their play. 718-824-4151 The sixth-graders began their unit on ancient Greece and are enjoying the myths and fables of that period. The seventh grade will celebrate National Poetry Month with the annual poetry picnic. They will also be attending “Story Tellers” by David Gonzalez for their Spanish class with their teacher, Ms. Figueroa. 10% Discount for Grade 8 is currently reading “Animal City Island resi- dents. 2005 Palmer Avenue Farm” in language arts, and their senior Mention this ad. Larchmont, N.Y. 10538 trip this year will be to Medieval Times in Tel: 914.834.3831 mid-May. Fax: 914.834.3805 [email protected] Page Fourteen The Island Current April 2005

in November 2000, nearly half a million have your correct address so we can send Remember When... people have applied for benefits online. letters and other important information to Forecast Your Financial Future. Social you. Your benefits could be stopped if we Security’s benefits planner is a convenient are unable to contact you. You should let way to help plan your retirement or deter- Social Security know about your change mine what benefits you or your family of address any time that you move, even may qualify for in the unfortunate event of if you relocate for part of the year. For disability or death. Simply enter your esti- example, if you live in a different place mated income for the years ahead to get an during the summer than you do in the win- idea of what your benefit payments could ter, you need to change your address each be. time you relocate. Get a Medicare Card Replaced. If You may be able to change your address your Medicare card has been lost, stolen online but not if you are a representa- or damaged and a new one is needed, it tive payee (someone who handles Social can be replaced by visiting the Web site. Security money for another person), or a This eliminates the need to call or visit an Supplemental Security Income (SSI) bene- office. ficiary. These individuals, and anyone else who prefers, may call Social Security’s Change of Address toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY Even if you receive your benefits by 1-800-325-0778). direct deposit, Social Security needs to

Photo courtesy of LINDA ULMER Young students ready for the March of the Wooden Soldiers in a Public School 17 Christmas program, circa 1955.

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By JOHN SHERIDAN and MARIA SUTHERLAND

Trolleys and buggy. But not so fast. The overhead Have you hopped a ride on the trolley stabilizing rail that was supposed to keep yet? The good folks at the City Island “The Flying Lady” on its track failed. Only Chamber of Commerce, the Bronx Tour- days into its operation the new monorail ism Council, and the Bronx borough pres- took a turn the wrong way then a tumble. ident’s office have put together a new (and About 100 passengers were injured, which yet not-so-new) trolley service for City effectively ended City Island’s first and Islanders. It’s free, so what are you wait- only monorail service. It is our understand- ing for? Look out for “Big Red,” as the ing that the aforementioned “overhead new trolley is sure to become known, on stabilizing rail” was the first of its kind in the first Friday of every month. It will be this country. Not being railroad historians running continuously between the hours or even buffs, we would appreciate any of 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. You can catch it further information anyone has on this to Bartow-Pell Mansion, to Pelham Bay subject (or any other). As always, we can or home again after a too-long day at the be reached at [email protected] office. Give it a try. After the embarrassment of “The Flying Actually, the City Island Seaside Trol- Lady,” it was a little bit more of the horse ley is only the latest operation in a long and buggy for City Islanders and then a line of trolley operations to and from our good, old-fashioned electric trolley. At the Island. For as long as the Bartow-City end of the long pole that connected the Island station was a functioning one for the vehicle to its power source was a pulley New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- called a troller. It is from the troller that road—today we call it Metro North—there trolleys take their name. The City Island was a need for additional service to City Nautical Museum has a wonderful col- Island. Many residents and visitors simply lection of old postcards in which you are walked the extra mile, but many others bound to find examples of some of the opted to pay the nickel for the horse-drawn past ways on and off our Island. Although carriage ride to Rodman’s Neck. From they are closed for renovation until the end there it was another nickel to City Island. of April, check them out in May (open In 1910 a monorail system was com- Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.) or visit their pleted to take the place of the old horse Web site (www.cityislandmuseum.org). You won’t be disappointed. Page Sixteen The Island Current April 2005

i.e. belly up. My crew is very technically over this hull and had us sand it down to a minded and the availability, quality, tem- smooth finish. He then sprayed a series of Boat Show 2005: perature and economy of certain products coats of resin and glass cloth on the hull till The 100th Anniversary Edition always interest them. A cold Big Bud at it was half an inch thick. By BILL CLANCY $4.50 answered all the questions. It was This whole operation was both messy great! It is a shame that the human manne- and foul-smelling. What we had witnessed, quins we saw on those tanning decks were however, was the building of the first Legion parking lot. If boats suddenly start New York’s answer to the mid-win- not serving the beer. They would have sold female mold that anyone had ever heard to move about in their slip this summer in ter blues is the annual Boat Show. It is more. People serving refreshments just of, much less seen. The next day George Heritage Point (formerly Royal) Marina, always anticipated, loved and looked for- have to be open and friendly. A big smile Sadler’s chain gang lifted the female off I’ll know what is happening. I hope John ward to by the boating fraternity of City goes a long way, especially in the tip jar. the plug and turned it upside down. The Caterson is back by then. By the way, a Island and like-minded folks elsewhere. Back to business, we stop at Silverton. contractor repeated the process on the well deserved welcome home to aforemen- In recent years it has been scheduled on They had three big models, a 34-, 42- and inside of the female, and three days later tioned Chief Warrant Officer Joe Goonan oddball dates, not at all conducive to ease 48-footer. The big one had twin 715 hp a 32-foot hull was pulled out, perfectly upon his recent retirement from the Army. of attending. Last year it started between Volvos, 16,000 btu of AC and a $797 thou finished on the outside. Joe has just completed his third active- Christmas and New Year’s, this year on price tag. All nice. Chris Craft had seven I will never forget the look of bewilder- duty, wartime tour of duty. This is a quite a New Year’s Day. The rental fee might be models and was going with the same pro- ment on the faces of the older men. One rare accomplishment, definitely a first for less, but, you couldn’t tell me that it hasn’t duction run of 250 boats as last year. We of my favorites, Jack Fairgreaves, who City Island. hurt attendance. spoke with a great salesperson, Jennifer lived on King Avenue, was running his Next booth down was oldtimer Ed Don- My crew is different though. We are Eich, who told us that the total order was hand along the hull and asking “What is lin of Super Shipbottom anti-fouling paint. ready to go to a boat show anytime, any- almost full. They did very well last year, holding it together? It has no stringers, no Ed is a very friendly chap, and we always where. This year we went down on the and if it continues the same in ’05, they fasteners.” Although we did have a few stop to say hello. I have always been last Saturday afternoon (the NFL playoffs might expand the production run next year. more wood hulls built, along with a few interested in his paint, as he always claims were the next day), the crew consisting of The designs of the middle-sized boats, the aluminums, in the next 10 years, that day that it needs no sanding, covers everything sons Bill and Greg and Meaghan, Greg’s 36- and 43-footer, were based on the lines in mid-winter 1960 was the beginning of and lasts for more than one season. I have fiancée. She is also known as Miss Nash of the old Chris Craft Commander from the end of the boat-building era that is so always wanted to believe it but, now that of P.S. 83, doing God’s work over on the 1950s and ‘60s. Next to the Constella- fondly remembered. Please excuse my rev- we can’t paint our bottom anymore due Rhinelander Avenue, along with Adrienne tion, it is one of the classic designs of all erie, dear readers, but those wacky slogans to Big Brother, I leave the selection up to O’Sullivan and Regina Murphy. The pres- time. I always have a special place in my set me off. My brother Gerry’s letter in the Johnny Barron. Ed did say that there was ence of a good crew cannot be understated. mind for those builders who made the tran- last issue did it, too. a three-hour on-line course that one can They bring a fresh outlook, new ideas and sition from wood to glass. Not all made it, Back to business now. We stopped to take to qualify to paint a boat bottom. Has unlimited funding for the task at hand. This but the ones that did just have that special talk with Victor Mooney, who I reported anyone heard of this? Not too long ago my was an especially fun bunch, I knew we look. I’m thinking of Hatteras, Egg Harbor last year is going to row from Senegal in friends and younger brothers knew they were in for a great day. and, of course, Chris Craft. West Africa to Brazil to the Barbados to would get beer if they did the bottom. It We started off at the Press Office, While I was speaking to Jennifer, the New York. An 8,000-mile trip that he has wasn’t cost-effective but it did make for where my editor Karen had made the usual rest of the crew went over to Sunseeker- dedicated to AIDS Awareness. His journey many good stories. One year my brother, arrangements for her intrepid reporter. I Yachts of Distinction. They are always started on February first and is scheduled Dr. Tom, and Dick Knapp did a beautiful spoke to the same tall, beautiful gal as among the best-looking boats in the show, to last nine months. Go, Victor! job on our 32-foot bottom using high-gloss last year who remembered us as being year in and year out. City Island’s own Major Mike Clancy—USACE—reports red porch paint that they were supposed from City Island. She was a frequenter of Jim Ross is the owner of the dealership from Baghdad that the famous Tigris River to use on the aft deck floorboards. It’s a Sammy’s Fish Box and was carrying her operating out of Davenport Avenue in New is not the boating paradise a lot of people shame that we didn’t have that “ship-bot- pregnancy very well. I told her that it must Rochelle and Miami. His featured craft thought it might be. It was historically tom paint” then. be the year for tall gal babies, as I know this year was the Manhattan 50 with twin navigable as far north as Baghdad but is in We were about to get into the boat two other Island gals expecting as well, 710 hp Caterpillar diesels which cruises at dire need of a dredging now. There are no section of the show when I spied a sign Caroline Livingston from Pell Place and 23 knots. A truly beautiful craft for $1.2 aids to navigation, and only remnants of “Women Making Waves.” As a guy who Rebecca Chenard of King Avenue. As an mil. The catalog of the various models piers are to be found. Although it is about is always splashed by these waves, I went aside, both of those healthy babies have available from 72 to 43 feet was a beauti- 400 feet wide in Baghdad, its primary to see what it was about. It is a program in since arrived, and the mothers doing great ful, glossy coffee-table-type publication. use is as a sewer. I guess Saddam was the planning stages by Genmar Industries, (dads, too). T.G. It was fun to read about all the available not into boating. Finish up those projects designed to make women more comfort- Pleasantries aside, we dropped off our options on the various models. soon, Mike, Lloyds Neck is calling. Billy able with the basics of boating: trailering, coats and in we went. We decided to go All day as I was walking around, I was Gerhardt is planning a redux of one of the launching and driving. Learning without counterclockwise around the perimeter of carrying an advertisement that I had cut extravaganzas. Diane O’Sullivan will be criticism! They are looking at a six-hour the main section of the Javits Center. The out of “Go Boating” magazine. It was an called in as a consultant. course of hands on instruction with details crowd was pretty thick, but a plan is a ad for Interceptor, a line of smaller speed- Another item I reported on last year to be announced later in the year. Please plan. boats. It said “100% Wood Free Construc- was the annual Hidden Harbor Tours. Did excuse me if I do not make any comment The very first exhibit was very interesting, tion,” “No Wood. No Rot. No Worry,” anyone ever attend? It will be held on on this course. I know too many good a good omen for the show. A company “No Wood Is Good.” In my whole life I Maritime Day, May 21. The date goes back boating gals who would be laughing their called New Wave Dynamics was featur- have never heard such nonsense and was to 1819 with the sailing of the Savannah, heads off at anything I might say, all the ing the Yacht Controller. This is a wireless looking for this Interceptor crowd. Well, it the first oceanic steamship. Tours will start while having their “fids” at the ready. I’m remote control for all boats using electronic turned out that they were not at the show. from Pier 63, West 23rd Street from 10 not talking about “netting needles” here, engine controls, a small handheld unit that Maybe someone discovered a solvent for a.m. to 4 p.m. folks, I mean large Swedish hollows. you hang around your neck or wear on their type of fiberglass. Sailing tidbits: Also reported last year We found it very crowded in the boat your wrist. It allows you to walk around It is a good thing that none of the old- was the upcoming challenge for the Jules section. Lines everywhere. The very first your craft as you are docking or coming in timers are alive to hear such heresy. The Verne Trophy for the fastest sailing trip one we looked at turned out to be the or out of a tight spot. Two engines and two City Island saying is and has always been: around the earth. Steve Fossett, the Ameri- most outrageous of the show, the 33-foot other functions (thrusters or anchor winch) “Wood is good; use it if you could.” City can adventurer who recently flew solo Sun Riva at the Marine Max exhibit. This can be controlled on the one unit for Island-built boats and ships sailed across around the world, was leaving last year beauty was a center-console open boat $8,000 installed. The salesman was John every ocean and sea, to every continent with a crew of 12 on his 125-foot catama- with a cushioned aft deck for tanning. Albertine of Annapolis, Maryland. and port for every purpose one could ran, Cheyenne. This is some craft, with a Twin 370 Yanmar diesels powered it at I told him that I would pass the bro- imagine, from war to fun. Adolph Koes- 60-foot beam and a 147.5-foot mast. The 70+ mph, priced at $575 thousand. I did chure to my old friend Bill Peterson, who ter, Bill McDaniels, Bill Hodges, John sails are by North, made of Spectra, Cuben say outrageous, didn’t I? It was the type keeps his rather large craft, Island Current, Castro, Jerry Moen, Mr. Hitchcock the and Kevlar. Does anyone know if they beat of craft you would use for the launch of in Annapolis as well. Bill and his wife, patternmaker, Nils Halvorsen and my chief the old record, which was 64 days, 8.5 your 150-footer. It attractiveness was its Marie, are currently wintering in Charles- mentor, Bill Fetzer, would, among many hours? There was a report recently of a extravagance. It was a sleek, beautifully ton, South Carolina, while some work is others, be apoplectic upon hearing this 28-year-old British woman, Ellen MacAr- lined, artfully colored piece of work with being done on their boat. Marie, as you blasphemy. I smile to myself as I think thur, who sailed solo around the world in a fantasy quality about it. No practical may recall, was one of the original staff- how times have changed, nowhere more so a 75-foot trimaran. We have a lot of good person could ever imagine buying such ers of this newspaper and a close friend of than in boat building. City Island sailing women like Faye Jor- a thing, but all of us would love to have it Sally Mac, our beloved editor emeritus. In 1959 an outside contractor came to dain, Claudia Deich, Judy Coar and Dotty for an afternoon. It was right out of James Getting back to the subject, the only Minneford Yacht Yard to build nine fiber- Payne, whom I am sure would give a trip Bond. negatives that I could see with this high- glass hulls, 32 feet long. They were to be like that a good shot. If only God would There was another outstanding craft tech instrument was that it ran on two used in the Trapper Boat ride in Freedom- give us back Marge Quilty to take the in this Marine Max section, the Pershing AAA batteries and hopefully works better land Amusement Park, which was being helm. 50. This is another product of the Ferretti than wireless doorbells, which seem to built where Co op City is now. I was in the Last sailing item: Boston Kev, my group U.S.A that I wrote about last year. ring more than one house at a time. Since carpenter gang who built what was called older brother, is having his new 42-footer, The firm is a superb designer/ builder of I wasn’t at all familiar with electronic the “plugmold.” The mold was built with Alacrity 2, built in Bass, Maine by Morris luxury yachts in the European style. The controls, I asked John to give us some strip planking over closely spaced frames, Boat Works. It is scheduled for a late April Pershing was consummate luxury, with of the background. He said they were a and the contractor kept telling us to not launch. Will it ever reach City Island? three staterooms, twin 800 diesels and a byproduct of EPA regulations forced upon waste time fitting the planking. The wood My dear copy editor Barbara is calling, 50-square-foot tanning deck. This feature engine manufacturers to improve fuel and we were using would normally be burned so I’ll say so long till next year. Sorry for seemed to be on all their offerings. The emission efficiency. When remote start in the pot-belly stove and no one knew being so late after the show, but hopefully price tag was a pittance, $1.6 mil. became available on cars some years back, what was going on. When we finished you’ll be reminded to get an early start on All this luxury and fantasy was making high-tech men like Joe Goonan would with this plugmold, the contractor trow- your spring routine. our heads spin so we did what we train for, sometimes start more than one car in the eled an auto-body filler-type compound all April 2005 The Island Current Page Seventeen SCOUTS ADVANCE AT BLUE AND GOLD

Leaders Pat Branley and Rosie Cierro flank the scouts who completed their require- Photos by RICK DeWITT ments to receive the Wolf badge: Michael OʼConnor, Marcello Cierro and John Bran- The Cub Scout Pack 211 annual Blue and Gold Awards ceremony was held on Friday, ley. March 18, 2005, at Trinity Methodist Church. The lighting of the ceremonial candles by the Arrow of Light recipients (shown above) is the culmination of their Cub Scout years. After these Webelos trained under the direction of leader Tina Ruggiero (right), they crossed the scouting bridge and were officially welcomed as Boy Scouts. The second year Webelos are (l. to r.) Kyle Williams, Kevin Whalen, Mitchel Santiago, Nicholas Ruggiero and Dan Masterson.

The Tigers Cubs, shown above at the ceremony with their proud leader, John Nagy, are: David Verghese, Jack Green, Kresnik (Nicky) Lajqi, Michael Labriola, Jack Degro- seilliers, Michael Bellocchio, Robert Weyhrauch, Jonathan Nagy, Nicholas Labriola and Nicholas Gvonaj.

Shown with their leaders, Pete Green and Angelo Bellocchio, are the enthusiastic disbelief, and everyone on the street nearby Bear Cubs: Dan Green, Cian Byrnes, Nicholas Bellocchio, Andre Brown and Michael Dudley Is Returned looked at her as if she had gone insane. Bellocchio Continued from page 5 "Yeah, I do," Andy said. "Do you have him in the car? Are you Rochelle, Morris Park and Westchester holding him right now?" Avenue. When Andy said “Yup,” Christine Tom Nye at UK Sailmakers made ban- screamed and grabbed the mail carrier ners out of sailcloth with grommets for standing next to her. “They have my dog!” hanging, and the City Island mail carriers she shrieked. He looked as if he were carried the poster on their rounds. Yolanda going to weep even though he was com- Cirulli searched and called the Werkhovens pletely bewildered by her behavior. “God every day, and people stopped to tell the bless you,” he said. “He did,” Christine family that they were praying for them. replied. Mrs. Lopez, the principal of P.S. 175 even Earlier that afternoon, Andy had made an announcement on the Monday received a telephone call from a woman after he disappeared. on 132nd street in Harlem. She said that It turns out that people the Werkhovens she was dogsitting for a friend, and she didn’t even know were looking for Dudley believed the dog she was watching was daily at Orchard Beach. City Islanders were Dudley. Andy went to meet her and Dudley stopping people walking with white dogs leaped out of her arms and ran for him. to ask them if they owned the dog or if they After he got Dudley into the car, he called had found him. People e-mailed Christine Christine to give her the good news. The first year Webelos who received their awards at the March 18 ceremony are everyday after scouring the found-pet ads The woman got her reward, and after shown above with their leaders Mervette Lajq and Regina Kreig. They are: Kevin to try to reunite the family with their dog. two weeks and two days the Werkhovens DeCuffa, Haxhi Lajqi, Kyle Kreig, Andrew Clark and Ryan Fitzpatrick. As Christine puts it, “You fellow City finally got their Dudley back. They all Islanders blew us away with your concern nearly burst with joy. As soon as Andy got and with the time you spent putting up back to City Island, he and Christine went signs, calling for him on your walks, call- to P.S. 175 so that Dudley could see Isabel ing us to see if we had found him and just and Reese. Isabel's teacher, Mrs. Ruth asking if we were okay when you saw us Eisen, a poodle owner herself who had on the street.” suffered right along with the family, was Finally, on Tuesday, March 1, Christine in tears at the reunion! tried to go back to work but she only lasted The family is deeply grateful for all until noon. She took posters to Lydig the well-wishers who called and prayed Avenue and was in the process of hang- for Dudley's return and wants everyone to ing them when her cell phone rang. It was know how much their support and concern Andy exclaiming “We got him!” meant to them. "You do not!" Christine screamed in Page Eighteen The Island Current April 2005

age 50 or older if disabled, or any age ers, even if they previously agreed that no Six Essentials of Social if caring for a child under age 16; your tax forms would be filed. Security Benefits children if they are unmarried and under The EIC is treated as a tax payment, and By DIANA VALDES, age 18, under 19 but still in school, or 18 any excess over the employee’s tax liabil- Social Security Manager, East Bronx Office or older but disabled; and your parents if ity is refunded. Refundable credits can be you were their primary means of support. significant and provide quite an incentive When I was in the grocery store check- A special one-time payment of $255 may for an employee to report wages on form out line the other day, I noticed the head- be made to your spouse or minor children 1040. lines on several magazines that were when you die. If you are divorced, your Employers may face the following addi- displayed above the countertop. In almost ex-spouse could be eligible for widow(er) tional costs in this situation: every instance, there was a reference to “the benefits on your earnings record. FICA tax. An employer normally pays 4 things you should know about….” Or the Only three major categories of benefits half (7.65 percent) of FICA and withholds “10 top reasons that. . . .” are actually paid for through your Social The Costs of the other half from the employee’s wages, I thought there must be a reason why Security taxes: retirement, disability and under IRC sections 3101(a) and (b) and people feel compelled to read those articles Household Employees survivors’ benefits. Because Social Secu- Although most accountants are aware of 3111(a) and (b). However, if no taxes were (I know that I did!). So here is what I would rity also administers the Supplemental withheld, the employer is liable for the consider the six essentials that everyone the need to file payroll reports for house- Security Income program and enrolls hold employees, their clients may not fully entire 15.3 percent. should know about Social Security. people in Medicare, a short synopsis of FUTA. Under section 3306(b) an Retirement understand the risks of not reporting wages benefits due under those programs is also paid to household workers. employer generally pays FUTA on the first Benefits are payable at full retirement included below: $7,000 of an employee’s annual wages, at age (with reduced benefits available as Despite the publicity about the “nanny Supplemental Security Income (SSI) tax” (which includes Social Security, a rate that can be as high as 6.2 percent of early as age 62) for anyone with enough SSI pays monthly benefits to people taxable wages. Social Security credits. The full retirement Medicare (collectively known as FICA) with low incomes and few assets if they and federal unemployment tax (FUTA), State unemployment taxes. These age is 63 for people born before 1938; the are 65 and older or disabled. Payment age gradually rises until it reaches 67 for many household employers still pay their amounts depend on a person’s living babysitters and housekeepers in cash, people born in 1960 or later. Those who arrangements and on their other income. delay retirement beyond full retirement without withholding taxes or filing the cor- Some states add money to the basic fed- rect forms. Indeed, employees often spe- age get special credit for each month they eral payment. To find out if you are eli- don’t receive a benefit before they reach cifically request cash, and employers are gible for SSI, contact your local Social happy to avoid paperwork. Some employ- rates vary depending on the state and the age 70. Security office. (Note: SSI is not a Social employer. Also, the state most likely will Disability ers may assume that low-income workers Security benefit, and its benefits are not are not required to file a return (and thus assess interest and penalties for late filing. Benefits can be paid to people at any age financed by Social Security taxes. They Underpayment penalties. FICA and who have enough Social Security credits do not need a W-2 form), but some simply are funded by general tax revenues.) want to save employment taxes by paying FUTA are reported on an employer’s per- and who have a severe physical or mental Medicare sonal income tax return and deemed part impairment that is expected to prevent them compensation “under the table.” There are two parts to Medicare: hos- A taxpayer who paid a household of the employer’s personal income taxes. from doing “substantial” work for a year pital insurance (sometimes called Part Thus, if the employer’s taxes were under- or more, or who have a condition that is employee more than $1,400 in cash wages A) and medical insurance (sometimes in 2004 most likely owes the nanny tax. paid because employment taxes were omit- expected to result in death. Generally, earn- called Part B). Generally, people who are ted, the IRS may assess underpayment ings of $810 or more per month are con- Even if annual compensation is expected over age 65 and getting Social Security to be less than the threshold for withhold- penalties and interest. sidered substantial. The disability program automatically qualify for Medicare. So do W-2 form penalties. An employer’s fail- includes incentives to smooth the transition ing, tax should be withheld—the employer people who have been getting disability can later refund the withheld taxes if the ure to timely file an employee’s W-2 form back into the work force, including continu- benefits for two years. Others must file an each year may result in a per-form penalty ation of benefits and health-care coverage worker does not meet the filing threshold. application. Part A is paid for by a portion However, many low-income employees up to $50, under section 6722. while a person attempts to work. of the Social Security tax paid by people Accountants and taxpayers must be Family Benefits have discovered they can claim the earned still working. It helps pay for inpatient income credit (EIC) based on their house- familiar with the issues and risks of house- If you are eligible for retirement or hospital care, skilled nursing care and hold employment and should encourage disability benefits, other members of your hold wages. Most who know about this other services. Part B is paid for by those will request a W-2 form from their employ- clients to comply with the filing require- family might be eligible to receive benefits who are enrolled through monthly pre- ments. Failure to do so can be costly. too. These include your spouse if he or miums (currently $66.60) per month and she is at least 62 years old or under 62 but from general revenues. Part B of Medicare caring for a child under age 16; and your helps pay for such items as doctors’ fees, children if they are unmarried and under outpatient hospital visits and other medi- age 18, or under 19 but still in school, or 18 cal services and supplies. or older but disabled. If you are divorced, To find out if you might be eligible The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon your ex-spouse could be eligible for ben- for any Social Security benefit, or for SSI notification by a member of the deceasedʼs immedi- efits on your work record. ate family. Call 885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City payments, call Social Security at 1-800- Island, NY 10464, including your telephone number. Survivors 772-1213 or visit our Web site at www. When you die, certain members of socialsecurity.gov. Medicare information Edward Loughman your family may be eligible for benefits if is available online at www.medicare.gov or Former Islander Edward Loughman you earned enough Social Security credits by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. died on March 4, 2005,in Cairo, New York. while you were working. Family mem- He was 89. bers include: a widow(er) age 60 or older, Ed was born on City Island on July 7, 1915, and graduated from P.S. 17 in 1928. He was a New York City fireman for 21 “We offer free years and then operated the lumberyard on pickup and City Island Avenue for his father for many years. delivery” He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Loretta, and eight children: his sons Ed OWNED AND OPERATED of Virginia; John of Cairo, New York; BY A Thomas of Danbury; James of Teaneck, CITY ISLAND RESIDENT New Jersey; Daniel of Acra, New York; and William of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and his daughters Ann of Albany, New York, and Lore of Sterling, Virginia. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. His interment followed a mass at Sacred Heart Church in Cairo. April 2005 The Island Current Page Nineteen

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We look forward to another If you would like to volunteer, please con- kitchen cabinets,solid countertop,ceramic tile bedroom 2 bath City Island house on quiet tree- exciting season of baseball here on City lined street with water views and beach rights. tact us by phone (718-885-3875) or e-mail kitchen and baths,Kohler faucets,50 gallon Island. hot water heater, full basement with 8 foot ______NO brokers please.(845)359-1835. [email protected]. ceilings,washer/dryer hook up,dishwasher,traditi PHOTO RESTORATION: Take old photographs onal finishes,underground utility lines,landscaped and have them restored like new. Copies made front yards, located on Reville St. Brochures from negatives or prints. Framing available as available at 300 City Island Avenue. See our ______well. Call Ron 718-885-1403. website at www.atlanticemeritus realty.com or call SUSAN RIOS, CSW Certified psychotherapist. FACING LIFE WITH A SONG ______885-0088. Broker- Atlantic Emeritus Realty. 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Computer experience Theresa Sareo is a singer-songwriter keep my head from looking up”; and later ______0941. a plus. Salary negotiable . Contact Patricia at she sings: “I am the hope that I am reach- 718-885-3800. who performed recently at the Starving READING SPECIALIST available to tutor your ______ing for.” child. Reasonable rates . Call Nancy 718-885- MODERN COMMERCIAL 1800 SQUARE FEET Artist Café & Gallery, with selections ______0941. FOR RENT: Suitable office or retail. Central from her latest CD, “Alive Again.” The Theresa Sareo holds out that hand of WOOD FRAME TRUNDLE BED For Sale: 88" Air, gas, heat, ample parking. Asking $3,000 per 10 songs speak specifically of how we hope to others as well, speaking to and long. 2 twin new mattresses $650. Without ______month. Call Rich at (718)885-3800. leading support groups for those who have GARDEN ASSISTANT will plant respond to the twists and turns of human mattresses. Additional $300 with mattresses. lost limbs. ______Jane 718-885-9366. flowers,perennials,small trees in your yard. relationships and daily living. FOR RENT: Commercial/retail space. New Con- balcony,planters or flower boxes. Call Jane Ms. Sareo’s life took a big turn when A number of Sareo tunes are just down- struction-1000-3200 sq ft available. 1-3 clas- ______(718)885-2463. she lost her right leg after being hit by an right fun, like “Get Over Yourself,” the sic style storefronts available for late spring FOR SALE: Flamenco shoes purchased from pulsing “Amazing,” and, from her previous occupancy. ideal for retail, professional, laun- Creed's of Manhattan. Black suede , size 8-1/2- impaired driver in New York City in June dry, variety, gym, market, pets, general store, 9. worn twice. Paid $120 asking $75. Large 2002 as she was on her way to drop off CD “Embrace,” the quirky “Breaking Up educational, medical etc. NO Broker Fee to ceiling fan 5 walnut toned blades, 5 individual publicity information with a booking agent With Mary.” First Tenant. Broker-Aer Property Management. light casings of frosted/clear glass surrounding Ms. Sareo grew up in Elmira, New ______885-0088. 12inch glass dome. $100. Drafting board: 40 on Fifth Avenue. Life was looking good CITY ISLAND HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, X 42 X 36 $50.00. Hiking gear: 2 large back- for her until that moment. With two CDs York, and is now a Manhattan resident. 2 baths . 100 Feet from the water. $525,000.00 packs $25.00. 14K gold ring - adjustable band to her credit, she enjoyed name recogni- It was her time living in the Bronx, on with small citron/topaz stones $50. Call Angela ______Call (917)502-9700. tion that helped guarantee a good turnout Allerton Avenue, that “citified” her, she PIANO LESSONS: Lifetime experience teaching ______885-0015. children and adults. My home on a Steinway THEREʼS A COMPUTER GURU right in your in the Manhattan clubs she played, includ- says. “I have great memories of coming to Grand Piano. Willing to come to your home. neighborhood. City Island resident with over 25 ing the Bitter End, the Bubble Lounge and City Island during those years,” she recalls. ______Flexible hours. Call Diana 718-885-2091. years of computer experience can repair any “The atmosphere is the same today as software or hardware problem. Instruction avail- CBGB’s gallery. H&H CARPET CARE: Donʼt know what to then—very artsy, very welcoming—and, give mom for Mother's Day? Have us clean her able for all new PC owners. I even make house “It was an assault on my life,” Sareo ______carpets. Call 718-885-2165 or 917-731-3321. calls. References available. Call “Joe, the Com- told the Island Current, but she fought her of course, filled with great seafood restau- CITY ISLAND SHIRTS: Are you a Clam Dig- ______puter Guy”, 718-885-9366. way back. “I didn’t push myself, however,” rants.” ger, Mussel Sucker or just like our Bridge? T- ALUMINUM SCRAP (Old Pool) free to good Described by reviewers as “tender to Shirts and Sport Shirts in 5 City Island designs. home. Must pick up. Clean fill needed. Call she said, explaining that she started writing www.CityIslandClamDigger.com or call 718-885- ______Bruce (718)885-0624. down thoughts in the form of poetry. Six powerful, sensual to gutsy,” Ms. Sareo is the ______2519. I AM AVAILABLE FOR PET SITTING. Call Beth of the songs on “Alive Again” resulted first solo female singer-songwriter to play KEYBOARD PLAYER AVAILABLE: I play smooth ______718-885-1525. when her poetry was put to music; the the Starving Artist, and she return edagain and gentle music for special events. References AFFORDABLE TAX SERVICE: Tax returns on Sunday afternoon, April 3, at 3 p.m.. ______available. Call Diana at 718-885-2091. prepared by experienced tax proffesionals for as other songs had been written before her Starving Artist proprietor Elliott Glick, I BUY OLD BOOKS and some not so old. Call ______little as $50. Call Eliana at 646-489-6833. accident. John for appointment. 718-885-1822. Appraisals TELEPHONE JACKS/WIRING installed and Some of the poetry-turned-lyrics speak a musician and songwriter himself, has ______and search service available. repaired. Private houses, businesses, apart- directly to grief for a lost way of life, feel- gradually been expanding the art featured ARENA PAINTING: Painting, Drywall, Carpen- ments. Fast, reasonable,clean. Call Ed 718- at his gallery to include musical arts. He try. Spring Special 30% discount. Call for 885-3183. ings that all of us can relate to in our own ______understands how it is sometimes difficult details. Free Estimates. (347) 275-2755, City DRIVING LESSONS given daily. Cars for road life experience. In “I Am the Light,” Ms. ______Island, New York. tests. Permit questions free. Special attention Sareo ponders: “It’s so unclear / it’s all to find places willing to showcase musi- CITY ISLAND: 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR to nervous people. JoRae Auto School. 718- so uninvited / it wasn’t anything predict- cians and their original work. “I want to RENT: Eat in kitchen, Living and Dining room, 325-0494. ______able / am I to blame / could I have missed provide that forum for them and offer that new bathroom,own laundry with washer and APPLIANCE REPAIRS: Service on refrigerators ______dryer. 718-885-0630. and other major appliances. One year guarantee experience to my customers,” he says. He INVISIBLE? ISOLATED? If you are a widow on parts. 25 years experience. Discounts for is toying with the idea of starting a singer- and would like to be visible, join our City Island seniors and Islanders. Doctor Steveʼs songwriters’ workshop at the gallery. Start Up group. Call Helen at (718) 885-3104. ______Appliance Service. 718-671-0700. In the meantime, Theresa Sareo’s CDs CAPTAINS! $39.99 buys a gallon of Interlux LEARN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Photoshop Epoxycop Anti Fouling paint. Master-Visa. 7 or black and white photography, developing are available for purchase at the gallery Customer parking. Burck's 526 City Island Ave- film, printing, camera techniques. Call Ron 718- or on-line at www.starvingartistonline. ______nue Bronx, New York 718-885-1559. ______885-1403. com. And just as the title track to “Alive LIFE VESTS: Coast Guard approved, adult, AVON REPRESENTATIVE: Avon is not just cos- children's sizes. Low prices. Master-Visa. metics.Jewelry,clothes,vitamins, videos, com- Again” unlocked the block for this song- Burck's 526 City Island Avenue Bronx, New York plete line of childrenʼs gifts, toys and more. Ask writer, all who listen to this innovative ______(718) 885-1559. ______for catalog. Call Emily 718-885-2430. talent will surely open their hearts and PANASONIC, DURACELL BATTERIES. Low FINE ART PORTRAITS: Studio on City Island. minds to heal and hope, no matter the cir- prices. Also Hearing aid batteries. Master/ More than 30 years of photographic experience. Visa ______Call Ron Terner at 718-885-1403. cumstances. Burck's 526 City Island Avenue Bronx New York TUTORING: TACHS, Latin, Elementary sub- ______(718)885-1559. jects, S.A.T., S.A.T. II Lit., S.A.T. II Writing, P.S.A.T., S.S.A.T., help with term papers. Call ______Alice Rotello 718-885-0764. RENOVATIONS: Sheetrock-taping& painting, Your Ad Could Be Here tile work, carpentry,portico. Call Joe 718-885- ______9366. Page Twenty The Island Current April 2005

Mansion Museum. Happy birthday to the Sailmaker’s Judy Iovieno, who will celebrate her big day on April 23. Happy anniversary on April 26 to Marcy and Chris McGuire, with love from your family and friends. Information for the Talebearer must be received in A happy belated birthday wish to Janet writing no later than the 15th of the month except Hickey, whose big day was March 10, with July and December. Mail to The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464; include your name and love from her family and friends. telephone number. Congratulations to Jacqueline Hickey- Happy April 4 birthday to Frank Ramftl, London on her promotion to vice presi- with love from Mom and Dad, Fred and dent of the Quantum Group, a common Gram. health company located in Parsippany, Happy sixth birthday to Joseph Man- New Jersey. Jackie resides in Mendham, cuso, with love from Mom and Dad, New Jersey, with her husband, Tom, and Alaura and Michael. her daughter, Jocelyn. The Hickey family Look for DUG at B&B’s on April 2 and has lived on City Island since 1960. Jackie April 30! relocated to New Jersey to further her Attention, clam diggers, mussel suck- career in creative marketing. ers and smoke eaters! According to an Captain Rich Patterson And last but not least, Happy birth- unofficial census conducted by Bay Street day on April 25 to the Talebearer, Maria Photo courtesy Joyce Hickey resident and FDNY Battalion Chief, Steve Swieciki, who is going to start counting O’Donnell, City Island is home to approx- Jacqueline Hickey-London, vice presi- dent of the Quantum Group, recently imately 40 active and retired New York 130 Years and 4 Generations of Community Service City Firefighters. Steve is organizing the met with Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, in Washington, D.C.. first-ever gathering of City Island fire- fighters interested in networking, sharing to captain. Captain Patterson, a 9/11 hero, experiences and camaraderie. All those will be stationed in Staten Island, Divi- interested in meeting with their brother sion 8. At a celebration given at Artie’s firefighters are invited to the Snug at 302 by his City Island fireman brothers, his City Island Avenue on Tuesday, May 3, at dad, Thomas Patterson, who flew in from 1900 hours (7 p.m.). For further informa- California, made a poignant toast. In turn, tion, please call Steve O’Donnell at 718- Captain Patterson gave a moving homage 885-1288 or at 718-430-0227. to his friend and fallen 9/11 hero Lieuten- Happy April 27 birthday greetings to ant Kevin Donnelly. Your friends and fam- 726 Morris Park Avenue 732 Yonkers Avenue Kim Zapata and to her daughter Emily, Bronx, New York 10462-3620 Yonkers, New York 10704-2029 who turns four on April 30. 1 (718) 828-1800 1 (914) 375-1400 Birthday greetings to Buckley Street’s Toll free 1 (888) 828-1800 1 (888) 375- 1400 Toll free Matthew Sasko, who turns 13 on April 28. www.ruggieroandsons.com Good luck and special blessings to ily are proud of you, Rich! after hours: (718) 885-2504 Earley Street’s Austin Dooley Jr., who has Happy birthday to our “sugar weasel,” announced his engagement to the lovely Alice Donovan, who will be 10 on April This firm is a family owned corporation whose only shareholders are Magda, received a new promotion and has 15. You’re growing up way too fast! We Vincent & Robert Ruggiero - (NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs) been relocated to Rotterdam. Good things love you, Bob, Susie, Tanya, Amanda, come in threes. Your family and friends Mary, Cathy, Anna, Masie and Joe. are so proud of you, Austin! Congratulations to those hardworking Congratulations to Terrace Street’s Kraemer twins. Amanda Kraemer is work- Rich Patterson, from City Island’s own ing with CBS as a segment writer, and Engine 70, Ladder 53, for his promotion Tanya works as a docent at the Bartow-Pell

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