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BY ALEX MITCHELL from the Bronx School of conversation to have,” she A community’s anger Law, Government, and Jus- added. reached the boiling point tice along with others, joined Other concerns expressed when another potential site Gibson in a protest outside the during the rally were the se- for the Bronx’s new jail facil- courthouse on Thursday, May nior communities that sit in ity was announced. 10. close proximity as well as the In addition to the NYPD If this site is chosen, stu- 161st Street Business Improve- tow pound in Mott Haven, a dents of the high school would ment District. second site, adjacent to the be literally attending class in The BID’s executive direc- Bronx Criminal Court and the jail’s shadow. tor, Cary Goodman also took Hall of Justice Complex on “In a perfect world I get it to the megaphone in opposi- 161st Street is now in conten- and it does make sense to put tion to the proposal. tion. the jail next to the court, the He reminded everyone that Needless to say, Council- challenge is we don’t have a at the mayor’s town hall meet- woman Vanessa Gibson along perfect world,” said Gibson. ing, held just one month ago at with her constituents have “If it were not for the schools, the Bronx School of Law, Gov- expressed resounding opposi- libraries and the residents ernment, and Justice, there tion to the plan. that live around here, to me A large group of students it would be more of a positive Continued on Page 70 Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, passes at 101
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO the social services juggernaut One of the great humani- on a shoe-string budget in 1964 tarians that the borough has after getting a $500 donation, produced passed. and since then it has grown Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, into an organization with 20 Dough Shapes Artist’s Creativity who founded Regional Aid For programs, including 11 senior Rising to the occasion, skilled artist Marion Hughes has created Interim Needs, an organiza- centers, meals-on-wheels out- an exhibit of Bread Dough Art on public display at the Allerton tion better known as R.A.I.N. reach and a program helping Library on 2740 Barnes Avenue. Marion Hughes displayed a neck- that offers a wide variety of those affl icted with Alzheim- lace she crafted from bread dough. See more photos next week. services to seniors and people er’s Disease. of all ages, passed away at the In the 1960s she was work- Photo by Silvio Pacifi co age of 101-years-old. Castiglia-Catullo founded Continued on Page 70
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 3 Community relishes a new Walton Park at groundbreaking
BY SARAH VALENZUELA out for the day, pulling par- The Morris Heights com- ents and siblings to the con- munity could soon have a struction site begging to also brand new Walton Park. listen in. On Thursday, May 10, the “This is your park, so if New York City Parks Depart- you see somebody litering, tap ment, Partnerships for Parks, them and point them to the along with the students from trash bin,” said Commissioner P.S. 279 and local leaders, of- Silver to the students. fi cially broke ground on the At the end, they even took project. the time to take a pledge to al- “When it’s fi nished, I’m go- ways protect the park, though ing to go on the swings,” said many of them, already knew it 8-year-old Lesly Cruz. would be in good hands any- Prior to its renovation, the way. park had been forgotten for “I’m pretty sure our nearly 20 years, according to NYC Parks Bronx Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa (2nd from l), NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver (c), school’s student council al- Parks. Assemblyman Victor Pichardo along with local leaders and the students from P.S. 279. ready plans to help clean Walton Park is one of 17 Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela it when it’s fi nished,” said parks in the borough listed for 13-year-old Nathalie Rodri- renovation as part of the Com- guez. P.S. 279 sits across the munity Parks Initiative. Other new features will ponding in the new park, ac- was about 50 percent complete. street from the park. “This park is going to be include a new playground, cording to Brendan Kelly, one Its new sprinkler system The renovations being more fun when we’re fi n- sprinkler system and ADA ac- of the engineers working on structure, mostly constructed made to the park cost about ished,” said Parks Commis- cessible entrances. the project. and painted, even shone in $1.8 million and were funded sioner Mitchell Silver, as he Commissioner Silver even Despite this, the project brilliant shades of blue, a sign by the Mayor’s offi ce and addressed some of the grade announced that Parks would could be completed as early as of promise to the kids who Councilman Fernando Ca- school children present. remove the existing fences the end of 2018, according to wanted nothing more than for brera. The old Walton Park used from around the individual Silver. the park to be ready sooner, “Our neighbors are going to have a basketball court, trees in the park. Initially, the park was ex- rather than later. to be jealous because we’re go- which will be replaced with a One of the biggest chal- pected to be completed by Feb- As the plans were unveiled ing to have the best of the very new half court. lenges of the process has been ruary 2019. to the children, who bounced best park,” said Councilman “This was our favorite park, trying to maintain the exist- The date advancement pre- a little more in anticipation of Cabrera, who announced his so we’re excited and I can’t wait ing tree structures and ensur- diction was made in part be- the fi nished product, more stu- goal to have all the park proj- to play more basketball,” said ing proper drainage and rain cause the renovation project, dents from the neighborhood ects in the district completed 13-year-old, Staisy Barrera. gardens are set up to prevent as of that Thursday afternoon, ran to the park as schools let within the next three years.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 5 What’s on tap at The Bronx Brewery this summer
BY ALEX MITCHELL Also making it’s return salsa themed night of danc- The Bronx Brewery is the this summer will be ‘Open ing will be held on the last place to be this summer. Mic Night.’ Thursday of each Month Kicking off the warm It’s an intimate evening through October. weather with an Opening with artists of several types • Throwback Thursday: Day in late April, the brew- that come by to showcase Playing the nostalgic sounds ery served over 1,000 people their diverse creativity. of many an adolescence, in the eight-hour bender. Past lineups have in- this retro sound comes to That’s just the beginning cluded: La Bruja (BX Pow- the Brewery on the second of the festivities, though. In erhouse) who anchored as Thursday of each month. the spirit of a long awaited headliner and host, perform- • Beermosa Brunch Sun- summer, a new ale is going ing along with Global Salsa days: In collaboration with on tap in June. Called a Lem- singer Don Sonero. The duo Chef Tony Mazzella, brunch oncello Milkshake IPL, this also did several improvised will be served on select Sun- imported pale lager is made pieces. This will be at the days throughout the Sum- in collaboration with Baldor end of July on the 25th with mer season in the brewery’s Specialty Foods, the fi rst col- another in the fall on Novem- backyard. It features the laboration of its kind. ber 14. brewery’s (and likely your) As part of the brewery’s It wouldn’t be the biggest fi rst beermosa’s ever made. continuing ‘B-Track’ beer party in the borough without The complete list can be series, Baldor has been pro- some music either. found online at the Bronx viding exotic and seasonal Throughout the summer Brewery’s website. ingredients for the brew- the brewery is going to have The end of September ery to experiment with in some musically-themed days will bring the Bronx Brew- a way that’s seen great suc- and nights, such as: ery’s second annual Okto- cess when launched in early • South Bronx Saturdays: berfest celebration where The Bronx Brewery’s backyard space on a warm and sunny day. April. For this Lemoncello Top 40 music will be spun by beer, pretzels and much Community News Group/ Alex Mitchell limited-run brew, Baldor has DJs all day, each Saturday more will be in very high provided lemons to the brew- this summer. demand. ery, but not for lemonade. Bronx Brewery will be You Yoga.’ In what the Brew- • Reggae & Hip-Hop Fri- Without going into explicit The brewery also began showing a movie the third ery called “mashing up the days: Each Friday night this detail, the Bronx Brewery its series of movie nights on week of each month over the ingredients within us,” this summer will feature the Ras- also confi rmed the return of Thursday May, 17, showing summer, the next dates will event starts as an hour of tafarian sound with some a major summer events se- ‘A Bronx Tale’ in its back- be: June 20, July, 19, and Au- meditation and yoga followed fresh beats as well. ries that packs the house to yard on a massive 180-inch gust 16, and September 20. by diligent meditation over a • Bembe In The Bronx the brim with brews, food, projection screen. Coming on May 19 is ‘Brew fl ight of four beers. (Latin Night): This sauvé and great times as well. Join the American Turners New York! New Members Receive 25% Discount On Dues All Other Fees Will Apply OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 26 - 11am-6pm RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 27 COMPLIMENTARY HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS ON OPEN HOUSE DAY Children’s Swim Team – Adult Aqua Zumba Beach access for swimming, kayaking,…or lounging on the lawn Barbecues, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day Parties, End of Season Talent Show Enjoy Our Other Actvities Gymnastics For Children, Ladies Exercise Classes Fully-Equipped Nautilus & Weight Room, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Children & Adult Art Classes, Lectures, Special Events, Hikes, Holiday Parties/Dances, Family Get Togethers CLUB OPEN YEAR ROUND
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He then pushed the elder- ported to Lincoln Hospital in stable condition. ly man to the lift’s wall and took $300 in cash Two individuals are reported to have been in- from his pocket. The individual cops are looking volved in the incident. One was a man with short for is described as a male Hispanic who is about dark hair, a tan complexion and medium build. He 30-years-old. He is approximately five feet, nine was last seen wearing a gray Nike hooded sweat inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. jacket, gray sweatpants, white t-shirt, and white Nike sneakers. The second was a man last seen Bothered by the wearing a multi-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark 42 Precinct colored pants and black sneakers. fullness* beneath Tuesday, May 8 at 10:50 p.m. -- Cops re- your chin? ceived a report of a robbery that took place at a juice bar located at 3748 Third Avenue. An uniden- 49 Precinct tified individual walked up to the cash register, Tuesday, April 24 at 7:16 p.m. -- Cops re- Important Safety Information handed the cashier a black plastic bag and told sponded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision What is KYBELLA® the employee: “give me the money!” The employ- involving a motorcyclist struck at Boston Road KYBELLA® is a prescription medi- ee, fearing for safety, complied with the demand and Bronxwood Avenue. When they arrived on the and placed $700 in the bag. The individual then cine used in adults to improve the scene, officers found a 30-year-old motorcyclist fled with the cash. The individual is described as appearance and profi le of moderate lying on the roadway with severe head trauma. a black man of moderate skin tone with a gray- to severe fat below the chin (submen- EMS responded to the location and transported ing beard. He is about six feet tall and is bald. He the man to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was tal fat), also called “double chin.” It was last scene wearing eye glasses, a dark-color pronounced dead on Sunday, April 29. is not known if KYBELLA® is safe T-shirt, black pants and gray sneakers. and effective for use outside of the According to a subsequent investigation, the submental area and in children less man, who was riding the Suzuki Supermoto mo- torcycle tried to overtake a 2010 BMW from the than 18 years of age 44 Precinct driver’s side as the driver was making a left turn. Please see additional Important The motor bike operator wasn’t wearing a hel- Tuesday, May 8 at 10:06 p.m. - Police Safety Information inside. met. The BMW driver remained on the scene. Healthy Cooking Worshop May 19th Fillers Botox Amida Care, a not-for-profi t New in the Bronx,” said Doug Wirth, presi- York community health plan and dent and CEO of Amida Care. Boom!Health, a Bronx-based health “Amida Care is not your average services organization, are hosting a health plan: they have gone ‘above and healthy cooking workshop on Satur- beyond’ to ensure that New Yorkers of day, May 19, from noon to 2 p.m. at the all ages and backgrounds receive the Grand Slam Banquet Hall, 478 E. Trem- best care possible. Amida Care’s ‘Live ont Avenue. The event is free and open Your Life’ events show their commit- to the public. The afternoon will include ment to our communities. Events like Offering the latest in an exciting, interactive cooking dem- this cooking workshop give Bronx res- onstration with Chef Timothy Fields. idents tools to make healthier choices g Laser Hair Removal Recipes and health resources will be year-round,” said Torres. provided to participants. This event is “We are so excited to partner with Botox part of Amida Care’s ‘Live Your Life’ Amida Care and Councilman Torres to g program, a concerted effort to keep engage the community in a fun, interac- healthy living at the center of people’s tive event. Access to healthy food and g Fillers everyday lives. The event is made pos- nutrition services is a key foundational sible with support from Councilman element to empower people to live their g Electrolysis Ritchie Torres. safest, healthiest lives. With limited re- “We at Amida Care believe that sources and drastic health disparities Hormone Replacement Therapy health care needs to be approached ho- in the Bronx, and the risk of cuts to cru- g listically. Doctor’s visits and medica- cial federal programs such as SNAP, it is tion are important, but not enough. now more important than ever to make g hCG Weight Loss Program That’s why we offer our ‘Live Your Life’ sure the community knows where to ac- events that cover all aspects of a per- cess and how to prepare healthy foods g Kybella son’s health including healthy food, that are affordable,” said Julia DeW- fi tness and mental wellbeing. We’re alt, director of Communications, Ad- ALBERT GRAZIOSA, MD grateful for the support of Councilman vocacy and Community Engagement at Torres, who puts on emphasis on health Boom!Health. 10 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Design fi rm selected to renovate the Rodman’s Neck range
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO He said that such a level Estate that is checking-up on A reconstruction proj- of engagement was unusual the project, said Doyle. ect that promises to pro- with city agencies and said “As vendors are selected vide noise pollution relief to another meeting was likely it is just an affi rmation that shoreline communities ap- to follow soon. things are moving forward,” pears to be moving forward. “We are going to set up said Doyle. “These are small Design fi rm Smith-Miller a meeting in May or June, steps, but because they are & Hawkinson has been se- if they don’t reach out to us actually happening, they re- lected to develop plans for the fi rst,” said Bieder. “Certainly, store people’s faith in the reconstruction of an NYPD permanent sound abatement process.” pistol range and training fa- is what we are looking for, Noise abatement had been cility at Rodman’s Neck, ac- and we should be able to see highlighted in a 1993 Memo- cording to a NYC Department exactly what the contractor randum of Understanding be- of Design and Construction has in the plan.” tween the police department spokesman. The precinct council pres- and the state legislature, This follows a Public Re- ident also said that he is go- but it never came to fruition quest for Proposal process to ing to request that a project and other efforts to miti- which nine fi rms responded liaison be appointed, and gate noise, including a plan and to which at least 128 in- that he plans to address other to move the range to College dividuals downloaded the pa- concerns, like truck traffi c Point, didn’t happen. perwork. related to construction. Annie Boller, a 45th Pre- The redesign of the range John Doyle, 45th Precinct cinct Community Council is expected to include sound Community Council board board member, stated in an baffl ing that will muffl e or Design fi rm Smith-Miller & Hawkinson has been selected to develop plans member and a City Island email that she is glad the block the non-stop gun noise for a reconstruction of an NYPD pistol range and training facility at Rod- community leader, said that project is moving forward from the NYPD range. man’s Neck. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio communication between the and that on overcast days she “A goal for the project is council, civic groups and po- can hear the gun fi re sound that the reconstructed train- lice, especially Philip Heller, from the range in Water- ing area should not cause tion to rebuild the facility, Community Council presi- NYPD chief of capital proj- bury-LaSalle, her own com- noise levels in surrounding which members of the City dent, said that after several ects, has been very fruitful. munity. communities to rise above Island Civic Association and meetings with N Y PD of fi cials There is an informal mon- “Certain areas have been background ambient levels,” the 45th Precinct Community during the last few years, he itoring committee that in- putting up with the increas- said the DDC. Council described as needing was impressed with the level cludes civic associations and ing noise levels for so long The sound remediation repair and renovation in pre- of communication the coun- individuals from City Island, and for the reconstruction to would be part of a much vious Bronx Times articles. cil and community associa- Pelham Bay, Edgewater Park, act ua l ly be comi ng to fr uition larger $275 million alloca- Bob Bieder, 45th Precinct tions had with the police. Country Club and Spencer is wonderful,” she stated.
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WE’LL FETCH IT FOR YOU Crowley should debate Founded in 1981 by
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A sense of concern and out- tez, his opponent in the Dem- BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER rage is brewing in Throggs Neck about a possible conver- sion of an offi “a substance-abuse rehabili- an unwanted use. ce building into tation program recruiting Laura Guerriero Commercial tenants at staff” to work in the building 2800 Bruckner Boulevard re- ocratic primary. This is the and lack of community no- ceived letters to vacate the tice or engagement on what property, and community the NYC Department of Build- may be sited at 2800 Bruckner leaders have formed a coali- ings, including those concern- Boulevard. ing “commercial space that is EDITOR tion to fi and drug rehab program. “The community is defi being turned into residential ght a possible alcohol nitely mobilized,” said Steven fi rst Democratic primary our space” and those saying ten- Complaints have been Kaufman, an attorney who fi ants see “beds, dressers, mir- led with the city about beds is leading the Throggs Neck being moved into the build- rors and chairs,” being moved Strong coalition looking into - John Collazzi ing or illegally converting it in. the matter, adding “I believe into a residential building, with mobilization, we might As of press time, a meeting with some folks planning to of the Throggs Neck Strong district (NY-14) has had in 14 be able to stop what they want take legal action against the coalition has been planned to do.” landlord because they have for the Crosstown Diner on ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER leases, according to multiple Tenants in the building Thursday, August 3, with Jaen say they got letters over the sources. expecting around 125 people, last two weeks telling them following a lot of community Homeowners and renters to vacate the building by years, and voters deserve a are also circulating petitions organizing and petitioning September, said Bobby Jaen, to protest what appears to be that led to a forceful showing Patrick Rocchio Throggs Neck Merchants As- at an earlier impromptu meet- ( ,* ""%#' & sociation president and coali- ing on Friday, July 28. $%#!#' #"#"#" tion member. #&'#$'' Anthony Mameli, Charles chance to compare the candi- So far, at leastRuttenberg 20 com- Realty’s Bronx Westchester Squareplaints have been reels logged with over vagrants REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR commercial real estate man- ,!$ % ',& "# ager, said the company was planning a grand opening for its new offi While Bronxites prepared to take a ‘bite out of crime’ dates side-by-side. ce at the building Rob Wirsing at the annual August 1 Night Continued on Page 67 Out Against Crime, one crook tion with the man. turned that around and took a bite out of a local merchant At his 25 Westchester Square store, Sol recalled how who tried to interrupt his REPORTERS the shoplifter had on previous Ocasio-Cortez is running thievery. occasions been a paying cus- A.M.A.F. Fashion business tomer. A fi ght ensued and Sol said owner Abdul Sol felt more he “went to the ground with than an impact to his quality “He spent money here, him. I hurt my shoulder. He it’s not like I never saw him of life on the morning of Sun- took a big bite in my arm. I was Sarah Valenzuela before,” Sol said. “He came at the hospital until 6 o’clock. I a serious campaign that has day, July 9, when a shoplifter around two or three months tried to leave his store with still have pain in my shoulder. ago and bought a pair of a bag of clothing and Sol suf- I still can’t lift my left arm.” shoes.” fered a severe bite on his left Sol said he had seen the Alex Mitchell forearm and a dislocated right But the Sunday of the as- shoplifter associate with pa- sault, the suspect asked for a shoulder during a confronta- tients from the Bronx Psychi- received local and national shopping bag, grabbed stuff, atric Center, so he fi and tried to leave, according was a client. to Sol. ) #" ("&% As Bronx Psychiatric Cen- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES “I told him, ‘No, you can’t ter, on Waters Place, contin-gured he take my stuff.’” ues to release its patients on media attention, and differs ,&#&*** +("$!'the street during the &$day, they interact with homeless people Leonard Vigliotti Continued on Page 67 with Crowley on important is- Donna Marzi sues. 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BY SARAH VALENZUELA places. ery to add to his collection Bronx native photogra- “The Bronx is not a waste- and classifi cation of being a pher, Alex Rivera, is help- land,” Rivera added. “I want ‘bronxer.’ ing fellow ‘bronxers’ see the to help people realize what’s All his work is showcased existing beauty of the bor- around them so they can em- online and on his Instagram ough. brace new ideas.” page for free as an effort to Through his photo project His photo log includes educate those in the borough ‘The Bronxer,’ the 24-year-old everyday sights and move- and around the world what the has loaned his photography ments of trains, fl owers in lo- Bronx is all about. and graphic design skills to cal parks, cars driving along In 2018, some of the pho- document the borough. highways, and ‘bronxers’ and tos in ‘The Bronxer’ were “Many Bronx natives don’t bronxites alike. published in a photography realize the gem they have,” “People are worried about book at a store in Amsterdam, said Rivera. so many other aspects of their Netherlands, titled ‘Streets of He explained, his photos life,” said Rivera. “They don’t New York.’ aim to preserve the borough pay attention to the details of “The Bronx isn’t a warrior as it stands in the present day buildings or street signs.” movie and it’s much bigger because of the rapid uptick Drawn from every smell, than it looks and feels,” said in new developments chang- sound, and pattern across the Rivera, who admitted starting ing the physical look of the borough, he created a plat- the project has helped him see Bronx. form to help others in the bor- more of the Bronx than he had The photographer started ough see what he’s done. before. his project in January 2016, “If I can walk down the With many of his photo- but the infl uence for it began street and show the beauty of graphs, he includes informa- with his upbringing in the a plain wall, I’ve done my job,” tion on the people, places, or borough. explained Rivera. things being shown, a task Rivera was born near Mo- Alex used the title ‘The that he said has helped him sholu Parkway, raised in Bronxer,’ a term of his own learn and explore more about Hunts Point, and spent a great crafting, to describe his proj- the fi ner details of the commu- ‘The Bronxer’ photographer, Alex Rivera. Photo courtesy of Alex Rivera deal of his time with family ect as for those not just from nity. near Grand Concourse. the borough, but those who ex- “The goal is to open your he got the chance to learn up eye to see different heights, He developed a keen eye for perience and embody it. mind to see different things,” close and personal when he using drones to capture aerial the different styles and fl avors The ‘bronxer’ himself has explained Rivera. held an internship in college views of places like Third Av- of the people from each neigh- even collaborated with lo- He compares his photogra- working with one of Nat Geo’s enue cross streets, Baychester borhood and the uniqueness cal organizations like Edible phy style as one that fi ts with photographers. Bay, and even the 174th Street of even the most ordinary of Bronx and the Bronx Brew- National Geographic, a style Many of his photos test the Bridge.
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 13 Daughter reunites with mother for fi rst time in 5 years
BY SARAH VALENZUELA has a tendency to forget cer- Mother’s Day is about be- tain pieces of information, so ing with your mom. But for the meeting, though a warm one woman it may be one of and welcomed surprise, was the last times she gets to see bittersweet. her’s. “I promised I would come Josefi na Medina Lugo, back to see you,” said Lydia a 95-year-old, was sitting as she held her mother’s in her wheelchair in one of hands, realizing Josefi na the communal rooms on the did not fully comprehend her third fl oor of San Vincent de daughter was standing there, Paul nursing home in Wood- in front of her. stock on Friday, May 11, in “You look like my daugh- her pink fl oral printed dress ter, but I don’t remember be- and pink sweater, waiting for cause I don’t remember a lot,” her surprise guest. Josefi na admitted to Lydia. When the guest fi nally ar- Lydia said her mother has rived, Josefi na’s face lit up. always been her role model, “Do you know who I am,” while recalling the stories asked the woman, through of Josefi na’s growing up on a tear-fi lled eyes. “Do you farm will little means of in- know who Lydia is?” come. “Lydia is my daughter,” Josefi na had been held Lydia Cardona (l) with her mother Josefi na Medina Lugo on Friday, May 11. Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela said Josefi na as her lips wid- back in the third grade be- ened into a huge smile and cause her family could not she accepted her daughter’s buy her shoes and she was sefi na became very ill and ple sclerosis, making it very the plans Archcare initially emphatic embrace. not allowed in the school worried she would not get the diffi cult for her to travel. made to reunite the pair in It had been almost fi ve building without them. chance to see her only living Hurricane Maria and its January, in time for Josefi - years since Lydia Cardona, Through her mother’s tri- daughter again. aftermath left Lydia without na’s birthday on the 25th. 68, last saw her mother. als and tribulations, Lydia Archcare, the organiza- proper access to healthcare Once Lydia was given a “I’m shaking and over- said she found strength to tion that runs the nursing for nearly six months, which green light from her doctor whelmed,” said Lydia, who overcome her own obstacles. home, crafted a plan to get completely prevented her to travel, her fl ight and ho- lived in Soundview, before “How are you feeling,” Lydia from Puerto Rico to from making the trip until tel room were booked and retiring to Puerto Rico 28 Lydia asked her mother. the Bronx, through their pro- she could get her symptoms she packed to spend Mother’s years ago. “I feel old,” she joked. gram ‘Mission On the Move.’ under better control again. Day weekend with her mom In Josefi na’s older age, she A few months earlier Jo- Lydia suffers from multi- Her condition complicated for the fi rst time in years. ARE YOU MISSING TEETH? Restore Your Smile With NEW DENTAL IMPLANTS Free Consultation and X-Rays For Dental Implants
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14 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Our Perspective Workers Can’t Live on Sub-Minimum Wages!
By Stuart Appelbaum, President Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, UFCW
Tenants at 124 E. 176th Street, along with the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coali- o worker should earn less than the minimum tion, rallied at the building on Friday, May 11. They are advocating for better conditions. Nwage, ever. But in many low-wage industries, Photo courtesy of NWBCCC including car wash, where many workers are represented by the RWDSU, that’s what has been happening for years. Now, however, there’s hope East 176th St tenants rally that this will change, and that countless workers in New York state – including car wash, restaurant, nail salon workers, and parking attendants – will be guaranteed to take home at least the minimum against landlord harassment wage for their hard work. The RWDSU and other unions and worker-advocates are leading the charge to get rid of the so-called “tip credit,” which has allowed operators to BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Additionally, she said a mainte- pay workers well below the minimum wage on the theory that tips will more Tenants at a west Bronx apartment nance worker in the building used ra- than make up the difference. In reality, however, this system has created a building are organizing to protest cial slurs against blacks while speak- their landlord’s lack of respect. ing to her, slammed her apartment confusing web of different minimum wages that often provides employers Tenant representatives banded to- door and at one point scratched her with an outrageous license to steal. In many cases, including car wash, a gether with the Northwest Bronx Com- face. mind-boggling morass of differing sub-minimum wages – which can munity and Clergy Coalition to hold a “The landlord needs to understand change weekly – leaves workers scratching their head over what their actual rally and press conference on Friday, that this kind of harassment has to minimum wage is supposed to be. May 11 at their Mount Hope building stop,” said Ombongo-Golden. “The Hearings, ordered by Governor Cuomo, are being held throughout this to demand the landlord address the people work hard to pay their (rent) spring and summer in Buffalo, Syracuse, Long Island, New York City, and building’s poor maintenance and to money and they don’t ask for a hand- Albany. Department of Labor officials are hearing first-hand about the stop the ongoing harassment by the out…just respect their rights.” landlord’s team. After laying out $5,000 to fi x her struggles workers affected by sub-minimum wages are experiencing. Tenants at 124 E. 176th Street have apartment, she decided that she would Workers have testified about the inability to live in dignity because they can’t alleged that the landlord, listed on doc- not do any more. afford decent housing for their families, and how they can’t look for other uments as D. David, has been taking Ombongo-Golden then joined with work because they cannot afford adequate transportation. Workers struggle tenants who weren’t in rent arrears to others to form the building tenant’s with paying their bills and putting food on the table. housing court for eviction for years as association. A total of 40 other tenants For the car wash workers in New York City – especially those without a harassment tactic. signed on, experiencing a variety of is- union representation – sub-minimum wages are a vehicle for wage theft and A tenant association leader who sues, she said. took part in the rally, Corine Om- These include rampant rat infesta- systemic underpayment. Investigations have shown that employers don’t bongo-Golden, said she’s been taken to tion, broken windows, erratic delivery always make up the extra pay for workers when tips are short, and car wash court by the landlord, who she identi- of heat and hot water, broken lighting workers don’t always receive the tips customers presume are going into fi ed by the name David David, at least and fl ooring in common areas and the their pockets. We shouldn’t be giving unscrupulous employers additional two to three times a year for non-pay- stairwells, she said. opportunities to underpay their workers, and that’s exactly what tip credit ment of rent even though she always Another tenant at 124 E. 176th does in the car wash industry and many others. Car wash operators have pays. This has happened on a contin- Street, Laura Rodriguez, stated that been fined and directed to make restitution for wage theft to the tune of ual basis since 2011, she said. when she was nine months pregnant millions of dollars. She said that she and her husband she received an eviction letter from used to share a two-bedroom apart- landlord David David, even though she In many industries, immigrant workers are particularly susceptible to tip ment on the sixth fl oor where she cur- didn’t owe money. credit-aided wage theft. Nail salon workers, deliverymen, car wash workers, rently lives, and that issues began af- Dr. Bola Omotosho, Community restaurant workers; all are affected by wage theft and the sub-minimum ter her husband developed cancer and Board 5 chairman, said that he would wage loophole that makes it easier for employers to underpay them and she asked that repairs be made to their welcome the tenants and the landlord even steal from them. apartment while he was going through to a meeting of the board’s Housing The ongoing hearings are an important next step in ensuring that 5,000 treatment in 2011. and Economic Development Commit- car wash workers in New York now have a chance to earn fair wages for At the time, she said, mold was pres- tee, which typically meets the fi rst their work, and that no worker in the Empire State is ent in the bathroom shower and water Wednesday of the month, where they leaks had made the two bedrooms un- could hash out their problems. underpaid and impoverished. It’s time to get rid of the inhabitable, forcing the couple to move The chairman, who said he wasn’t tip credit, eliminate legal sub-minimum wages, and into the living room. aware of the conditions at the build- raise wages to make sure that all workers have a “I asked them kindly could you ing, said that the board sometimes chance to thrive in New York. please help, and because of my asking reaches out to city agencies directly they sent me to court claiming that I on the behalf of tenants in their dis- did not pay my rent,” she said. trict. Since then, she has been back and Calls and emails to the landlord www.rwdsu.org forth to housing court, winning each and the building management didn’t case as the next one starts, she said. yield comment as of press time. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 15 Soundview woman helps 40 construction workers get jobs
BY SARAH VALENZUELA For the workers, fi nding Then they met Etta, who A Soundview native is Etta is like fi nding their own was referred to them by one helping her fellow commu- personal advocate when all of her longtime supporters, nity members get jobs. the other doors of opportu- Assemblyman Marcos Cre- For 54-year-old Henrietta nity have closed. spo. Henry, the streets surround- “If it wasn’t for Ms. Etta “The real success here is ing Story Avenue have been helping me fi nd this oppor- when we connect local work- her only home. tunity, I wouldn’t have a job,” ers to local projects,” said She knows most of the res- said 28-year-old Soundview Spencer Orkus, the develop- idents, both young and old, resident, Nancy Sangiuolo. ment director for Affordable by face or name. Nancy said when she grad- Housing at L+M. Most people call her ‘Ms. uated college she had trouble Orkus explained though Etta,’ some say ‘Mommy fi nding work because she had Etta was not a direct em- Etta,’ and others even say a criminal past, then found ployee, she was brought on as ‘Queen Etta.’ it even more diffi cult to fi nd a consultant because of how While her nicknames vary, work in the construction connected to the community she’s known to many more as fi eld because of her gender she is. a community liaison. and sexual orientation. The company worked with Her latest effort: getting “When Nancy came to me, Building Skills, an organi- jobs for 40 construction work- I knew I had to help her get zation that acts almost like ers from the community on her foot in the door,” said an agency for construction an affordable housing devel- Etta who explained Nancy workers to fi ll open positions opment on Story Avenue. had been worried about her at local job sites. “I know how hard it is to family, who she was trying to Henrietta Henry (l) with Nancy Sangiuolo, one of the construction work- The Bronx workers at the get a construction job,” said help fi nancially support. ers she helped get employed at the housing construction project on site went through Building Etta, who has worked in the The specifi c project she Story Avenue. Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela Skills, but were referred to construction industry for helped ferry Nancy and the them by Ms. Etta. the last 28 years. “I know the other qualifi ed workers to, Building Skills helps these games. Some contractors give was a construction project buildings for families whose board asked the contractors candidates get placement at job seekers the run-around.” contracted by L+M Develop- income fall within the me- to open the construction jobs mostly entry level construc- Ms. Etta explained she ment and Nelson Manage- dian income range of the to those from the immediate tion positions, checks in on wants to help people regard- ment Group. area. community. them during the project, then less of age, gender, or sexual Located at 1520 and 1530 When the contractors at- The trouble was, L+M helps them with continuing orientation, have a fair shot Story Avenue, the housing tended the initial commu- didn’t know how to track employment, according to at getting a job within their development was designed nity board meetings to intro- down qualifi ed local con- David Meade, the executive own community. to be two 13-story apartment duce the project in 2016, the struction workers. director of Building Skills. I am living proof that buprenorphine treatment works.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 17 Losing sight, not vision: how a Bronx artist endures blindness
BY ALEX MITCHELL wouldn’t have been able to complete Tony Cruz may be losing his sight, it,” said Cruz. but something he will always have is The poetry opens with “DO NOT his artistic vision. KILL YOUR VISION” written in red, Better known as famed graffi ti art- followed by “DIM THE LIGHTS” in ist Ram2, the Castle Hill native’s vi- blue, then “PROTECT THE EYES” in sion has been fading away from type green. 2 macular telangiectasia, which could “The red represents the pain of los- cause total blindness for the 49-year- ing eyesight, the blue represents the old artist. brightness of screens, and the green “In 2009 I was looking at a com- represents nature and humanity,” ex- puter and saw a little dot appear on plained Cruz. the screen, at fi rst I thought it was the “The word ‘vision’ doesn’t just refer computer but it wouldn’t go away, then to one’s eyesight, it represents purpose I realized it was my eyes, that’s when it and how no matter what happens you all began,” said Cruz. must always fi nd purpose and vision,” Things only got worse for Cruz’s he added. sight. Now he has completely blurred Prior to his struggle with his eye- vision in his right eye, with limited sight, Cruz painted over 200 murals sight in the left; if he looks at some- around the Bronx, the rest of New thing too bright he even feels pain in York City and elsewhere. his chest and stomach. He used the south Bronx and hip- Tony Cruz stands next to his mural that warns of the dangers presented by phone and com- In addition to painting, Cruz strug- hop culture of the 1970s and 1980s that puter screens. Community News Group/ Alex Mitchell gles with tackling everyday tasks such he grew up in as inspiration; Cruz’s as driving a car. late mother, Felisia Colon also served His latest project is a mural with as the greatest support he could ever that he taught me to do as well,” Cruz “I encourage people to reach out to prose that warns of the dangers that ask for. added. these organizations and please, please cell phones and computer screens Later on, Cruz did years of publicity Since Cruz began losing his eye- have your eyes checked regularly by present to a person’s eyes. work with famed blind guitarist Jose sight he’s connected greatly with the a doctor, don’t ever lose your vision,” Looking at his artwork on the cor- Feliciano, who he stills stays in touch blind community. said Cruz. ner of Westchester Avenue and Theriot with and is proud to call a friend. He recently launched a vision pro- Later this month he will travel Avenue in Soundview, Cruz explained “I guess it’s ironic what’s happen- tection campaign through Baruch Col- to Las Vegas, to create another mu- he’s convinced that vibrant screen ing to me now. When I told Jose that I lege, has been sponsored by the Com- ral advocating for eye health and lighting have contributed to his dis- couldn’t even drive anymore he joking mission for the Blind and has done safety. Prior to the trip Cruz wants ease. yelled back “I never could!’” Cruz said. work with the Lighthouse Guild. to add braille to his Soundview mu- “Even doing this mural was a chal- “He always used humor to deal with Cruz is also going to become a certi- ral so everyone will understand his lenge, if my eyes were any worse I his blindness, which is something fi ed vision health coach as well. vision.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 19 Southern Blvd. merchants defy extensive street construction
BY ALEX MITCHELL until the summer of 2019. The fi nal stages of the gas A chunk of Southern Bou- Both are coming as part and waterline construction levard that has been affected of The Commercial Corridor will be to repave and smooth by an ongoing construction Challenge program (Corridor out the jagged portion of project is getting a bit of a Challenge); which was cre- Southern Boulevard in a way facelift. ated to support small, locally- that Vega called ‘visually Focusing on small busi- owned businesses ,in rapidly beautiful.’ ness near the Freeman Street changing neighborhoods in It will also free up much- IRT, these ‘mom and pop’ the city. needed parking to support shops are being reintroduced The fi rst is a ‘way-fi nding’ businesses like Maldonado’s. and revamped in new, innova- campaign which aids in fl ag- In an ideal world, over the tive ways to showcase the best ging down foot traffi c to local next fi ve years Vega would of the small business strip. merhcants. love to see more door-to-door “There is a vibrant com- W HEDco worked with local retail move into the area. mercial corridor here, with nonprofi t Young Urban Chris- “We know the entrepre- many longtime business own- tian & Artist Inc. to design ma- neurs are out there and we ers. We know there is an op- terials that will brighten the know our retail needs. The portunity for new, local entre- corridor, facilitate shopping, supporting numbers are out preneurs to come and open up and refl ect local communities here,” said Vega. shop here,” said Yesmin Vega, during ongoing street work Her research found that senior program manager for along Southern Boulevard. approximately $168 million is Yesmin Vega unviels the plans to revamp the area’s ‘mom and pop shops. community development at The way-fi nding installa- being spent in the surround- the Women’s Housing and tion follows a Vendor Pop-Up Community News Group/ Alex Mitchell ing areas on retail, and that Economic Development Cor- Market that WHEDco orga- those dollars could be spent poration (WHEDco), which is nized last summer as part nearest the IRT train station. struction,” he added. on Southern Boulevard. the backbone of the revitaliza- of the Corridor Challenge to Eddie Maldonado’s furni- Vega sees these improve- In particular, reseach indi- tion. meet local retail needs and ture store is one of the busi- ments as a way to restore the cates both a want and need for Extensive water and gas bring visibility to entrepre- nesses receiving the façade im- corridor’s vibrancy. clothing stores as well as sit- line work since early 2016 has neurs in the area. provements. “Shoppers don’t “The bottom line is that down restaurants in the cor- impacted the area’s foot traffi c Coming after a plethora of have enough parking because there is a community here ridor. hard. data research was collected, of the construction. Even I and that people care about “The demand is there for WHEDco along with its WHEDco is now in the process struggle with it now,” said their community,” said Vega. creative restaurants and much partners introduced two new of implementing painting and Maldonado. “This facelift will “We aim to foster foot traffi c more, there’s a great mix of initiatives to combat the dis- façade improvements with lo- make our stores much more and bring in new retailers to cultures in the area and this ruptive street excavating, cal businesses as part of the presentable to people walking foster this great community,” is a corridor that can thrive,” which is anticipated not to end program, targeting the blocks by and will help offset the con- she added. Vega said.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 21 New city law helps mom n’ pop shops to fi ght back
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 23 Special needs kids are jostled on way to PP school
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Former councilman Vacca (c) was honored for his many years of dedicated NYPD and 45th Precinct command, elected offi cials and Clergy Task Force mem- community service. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co bers enjoyed this year’s breakfast gala celebration. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Police Award recipient police offi cer Jason Williams (3rd from l) proudly ac- Police Award recipient police offi cer Gregg Albaum (3rd from l) was honored cepted his award and citations from NYPD command and local elected offi cials. by NYPD Command, the 45th Precinct Community Council and elected offi cials Photo by Silvio Pacifi co representatives. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Police Award recipient police offi cer Mario Rodriguez (3rd from l) proudly ac- Police Award recipient detective second grade Michael Conner (3rd from l) was cepted his awards. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co honored for protecting and serving his community. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Honoree Michele Torrioni (c) happily accepted her awards from the 45th Pre- Michael McNerney (c) was honored by captain Carlos Ghonz (4th from r), 45th cinct Community Council and local elected offi cials’ representatives. Precinct commanding offi cer; the 45th Precinct Community Council and elect- Photo by Silvio Pacifi co ed offi cials’ represnentatives. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Fred Ramftl (c) proudly accepted his award from community and law enforce- The 45th Precinct Community Council honored Junius Williams (4th from l) at 45th Precinct Community Council Fellowship Breakfast Fellowship Council Community Precinct 45th ment leaders. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co its annual event. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 29 P.S. 304 BINGO FUNDRAISER P.S. 304’s fundraiser Bag Bingo Extravaganza had over 400 people in attendance on Sat- urday, April 28. Senator Jeff Klein and Councilman Mark Gjonaj attended the event, which featured 22 high-end basket prizes including a 55-inch television, barbecue grill, jewelry, a laptop computer, Beats headphones and more. Gjonaj, Klein and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto all made donations, as did many from the community, including the Throggs Neck Merchants Association.
CHAMPS FOR AUTISM FASHION SHOW Over 100 NYC residents attended the fourth annual Champs for Autism Fash- ion Show on Sunday, May 6 at the Mall at Bay Plaza. The show is an opportunity for all children with and without disabilities The school fundraiser brought together parents, staff and community members. to participate and feel empowered and Photo courtesy of PS 304 PTA / Richard Rosario included in a fun-fi lled children’s fashion show. (Top) Formal wear model Amanda wowed Formal wear model Penelope owned the runway ALL SEASONS ABC DAYCARE OPENING everyone in her bright red dress. in her white dress. Photo by Laura Stone Photo by Laura Stone All Seasons ABC Daycare hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new facility on Tuesday, May 8 at 190 E. 162nd Street. ST. BARNABAS NURSES ATTEND ‘TODAY SHOW’ NBC’s ‘The Today Show’ held National Nurses Day on Friday, May 4 in NYC.
(l-r) Ebony, Eda, Annie, Clara, Brittany and Alicia were eager to cut the ribbon. Photo by Edward Watkins
ABC Day Care’s spacious facility includes many amenities including play items, cribs, tables St. Barnabas Hospital nurses all received gift baskets for their hard work and dedication. and chairs for local youngsters. Photo by Edward Watkins Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas Hospital
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 31 Message from Councilman Mark Gjonaj
The current budget negotiation Over the last two weeks of bud- proposals rejected or underfunded, represents a crossroads that has the get hearings, I have debated the ad- the administration’s message is potential to signifi cantly alter the ministration and challenged them to clear: they are not interested in fos- course of our city. We are faced with present a more responsible and pru- tering a healthy partnership with the two paths that could have a lasting dent spending plan. council and engaging in a dialogue, impact well beyond this upcoming As part of my effort, I, together they are only concerned with dictat- fi scal year. with over 20 other council members, ing terms. Down one path, the Council can signed on to a letter that told the ad- I am willing to compromise and capitulate to the mayor’s $89 billion ministration that we would not pass negotiate in good faith, but I cannot budget boondoggle, and embrace the current executive budget which support a budget that does not serve seemingly uncontrolled spending spends four times as much per resi- the interests of my constituents or and signifi cant increases in property dent than the other top fi ve Ameri- the city as a whole. taxes and water and sewer rates. can cities, yet fails to deliver some (Councilman Mark Gjonaj repre- Down the other path, the Council of the most basic services that New sents the 13th Council District in the can refuse to forfeit its right of over- Yorkers need. Bronx, which includes the Allerton, sight and act as an equal branch of This budget ignores needs such as City Island, Country Club, Edgewa- government. fair fares to provide reduced Metro- ter Park, Ferry Point, Locust Point, I chose the latter. Cards to the poorest of the poor and Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham Thanks to the leadership of ferry expansion into transit starved Gardens, Pelham Parkway, Sil- Speaker Johnson, I, along with sev- areas like much of the Bronx in favor ver Beach, Spencer Estate, Throggs eral of my Council colleagues, am of new neighborhood jails and drug Neck, Van Nest, Waterbury LaSalle, working to bring common sense to injection sites. Westchester Square, and Zerega management of our city government. With the vast majority of council neighborhoods.) COUNCILMAN MARK GJONAJ Hey parents! Stop making fairy tales less scary!
ittle Red Riding ing for tots to handle. And do what mama says. (Little girl going into the woods, Hood went into the at the top of their “to alter” Red Riding Hood begins with accompanied by a back- Lwoods to take a bas- list is Little Red, because in her mom instructing her to ground-checked nanny, ket of bread and jam to her the original version, the wolf go straight to grandma’s. In- wisely avoiding the candy ailing grandmother. On runs ahead, gobbles granny stead she not only talks to the house (Cavities! Sugar her way there she met a up, and dons the lady’s cloth- wolf, she picks fl owers and rush!), gathering some wolf, who asked where she ing. Little Red Riding Hood generally dawdles her way to leaves for a class project, was going and when Red comes by and marvels, “Why disaster.) and hurrying home so they Riding Hood told him, the grandmother, what big arms Aside from basic “Listen have time for homework wolf replied, “Oh my God, you have!” and feet, and eyes, to your parents” instruction, and lacrosse before a din- I haven’t visited my grand- etc., etc., right down to the big telling our kids scary sto- ner of braised quinoa? How mother in, like, a month!” teeth, which are, of course, ries is the bedtime version didactic do we have to be? Guiltily he slunk off to the issue at hand. RHYMES of letting them go outside — I recently read about a gather some nuts for his Depending on which ver- another classic childhood children’s bible that tells vegan grandmother, who sion you read, quick-thinking WITH CRAZY activity being curtailed for kids, “And then Jesus went was delighted to see him, Little Red Riding Hood dives “safety’s sake.” Fairy tales, away.” and asked him why he was into the closet and stays there Lenore Skenazy like life, are sometimes sur- To where? Paris? Aca- still single. until a passing woodsman prising, and sometimes a lit- pulco? A cruise? Did he en- On the way home the saves her, or, slower-think- tle frightening, but the more joy the trip? wolf and Red Riding Hood ing, Little Red gets gobbled, the Gingerbread Man is, you that kids encounter them, the If parents fi nd an age- ran into each other again but then a woodsman slices guessed it, gingerbread! braver they become. old story so traumatizing and agreed: Visiting the wolf open to liberate both Three in 10 hate on Hansel Or think of climbing a that they don’t want their grandma is something you the girl and her grandmother and Gretel because they kids tree. Kids go up a little higher kids to read it — fi ne. Tuck should do. (both miraculously un- are left alone in the forest. each time, as they acclimate it away for a later date. But And that, my friends, chewed, despite said teeth). Or (Without cellphones!) And 25 to the challenge. Reading and treating this generation is how some people, some- if you read the version I grew percent feel the Ugly Duckling re-reading fairy tales, they ac- as more fragile than any where, are introducing up with — “The Blue Fairy encourages body shaming. climate to fear. Then they tri- other is insulting and un- their children to the fabu- Book,” by Charles Perrault Which of course it does — umph over it. true. Kids are as fragile as lous world of fairy tales. — Little Red gets devoured if you are a duck. Once upon a time, humans we make them. A study of 2,000 parents and that’s the end of the story. What is galling is not that understood that. The original If generations have commissioned by a British And her. parents ad lib. What’s galling version of Little Red Riding heard a story and turned website called “musicMag- What does it mean when is that they think fairy tales Hood can be traced to about around and told it to their pie” found that one quarter parents fi nd this too cruel a are not supposed to be disturb- 1000 A.D. What does that say own kids, it’s probably a of moms and dads change fate to expose their kids to? Af- ing. about us that only this latest tale that should live hap- parts of the story when ter all, this same study found Obviously, a tale where generation of kids can’t han- pily ever after. they read them to kids. that about a fourth of all par- a child gets devoured was dle it? Or rather, we think our Lenore Skenazy presi- Generally, this is be- ents abhor the Gingerbread never meant to be sweet. It kids can’t handle it? dent of Let Grow, and cause they think the orig- Man for the same reason (be- was meant to scare the crack- Should every fairy tale founder of Free-Range inal tale is too disturb- ing eaten alive) even though ers out of any kid who doesn’t start out with a boy and a Kids. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593
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Home Insurance tect the owner of the property from the homes are. The water and sewer What does the home insurance an injury claim by others on your lines below the ground will eventu- policy cover. We will be discussing property. This coverage can extend ally collapse and need to be replaced. a homeowner’s policy, not a condo or beyond your property and can follow This can cost upward of ten thousand co-op. We will discuss those type of you around the world. For example, dollars. We will cover fl ood insur- policies in the future weeks. should someone trip on your side- ance in another article. While many home insurance walk and claim it was your fault they 8. Water backup coverage – Do not companies offer different coverages fell such as a raised sidewalk claim. confuse this coverage with Flood In- based on what the home owners re- Additional coverage options avail- surance as that would be a totally quest, there are common parts of all able for an additional premium: different policy. Water backup will home insurance policies. Let’s cover 1. Replacement Cost Coverage – to cover your home for damage due to these common parts as well as some guarantee replacement of the build- the sewer backing up in to the home of the additional coverages which ing or your personal property. via the sewer main in your base- can be requested. 2. Animal Liability - to protect ment. Coverage A – Dwelling from your pet injuring someone on There are virtually hundreds of This coverage is for the structure your property such as a dog bite. other items you can add on your home itself. This is the coverage to rebuild 3. Additional Jewelry and art work insurance policy to protect you from the building. The four walls exterior coverage - This type of add on usually a potential claim. If you would like to and interior, the roof and all the inte- requires appraisals to be completed discuss various scenarios please feel rior components such as the plumb- to prove the value of the coverage free to call us or stop by our offi ce. ing, the electrical systems and com- requested on the specifi c named ar- However, there are much to many sce- John Cerini, Enrolled Agent ponents permanently attached to the ticles. narios to discuss in this tips articles. structure, such as kitchen cabinets, 4. 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On Friday, May 4, residents and staff from Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Spanish heritage refreshments made the afternoon as staff danced with residents. The live music was supplied by Don Anthony, who sang ‘Manana.’ (l-r) United Healthcare’s Dr. Adam Aponte; Council members Rafael Salamanca; Ruben Diaz, Sr. and Andy King; Borough President Diaz; District Attorney Darcel Clark and Deputy Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co GJONAJ ATTENDS JACOBI’S NURSE WEEK Councilman Mark Gjonaj was glad to join nurses at Jacobi Hospital in celebrating Nurse’s Week. Don Anthony sang ‘Manana’ for Bronx Center residents. Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care/Bronx Center B’N FIT POWER WALK TO WELLNESS HELD As part of this year’s Bronx Week, B’N Fit Power Walk to Wellness! was held on Saturday, May 12 at 1 Fordham Plaza. Hosted by HOT 97’s Ebro Darden and the Street Team, this Gjonaj (l) and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez (r) thanked Jacobi’s nurses for their service. year’s event featured a power walk led by grand marshal Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce Malik Yoba and live music by Leon and the People. GJONAJ AT BLACK INSTITUTE’S JUSTICE BALL Councilman Mark Gjonaj recently attended The Black Institute eighth annual Justice for All Ball. Councilman Gjonaj met and congratulated B’N Fit and SoNYC95 Hawks members welcomed everyone to this year’s honorees. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s the power walk event. Photo by Edward Watkins Offi ce 36 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 37 Check Out These Stores In The Throggs Neck Mall! THE THROGGS REAL ESTATE RECRUTING )Sales )Residential AGENTS )Commercial )Rentals Have a real estate license and don’t know how to get started? 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Lenny Vigliotti, Donna Marzi 2 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR Salutes the BRONX TIMES and Congratulates LUZ ELENIA CORREA and all the BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF 2018 and Celebrates their Commitment and Dedication to improving the lives of others. 260 EAST 188TH STREET • 2021 GRAND CONCOURSE • 470 EAST FORDHAM ROAD 4487 THIRD AVENUE • 2101 QUARRY ROAD • 2016 BRONXDALE AVENUE 718.220.2020 WWW.UCHCBRONX.ORG BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 3 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN DR. PATRICIA A. BRODERICK O.P. Known for her outgoing personality and approachability r. Patricia A. 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Broderick Probe, a Ireland and came to New York Dr. Broderick is known world- biosensor, smaller than through Ellis Island. wide for her invention of the Dr. Broderick is known for Broderick Probe, a biosensor, a human hair. her novel way of teaching stu- smaller than a human hair, that dents and doctors at all levels, helps people with Parkinson’s, She is highly respected world- from physician to doctorate. circuits. Alzheimer’s Disease, Epilepsy, wide for her work and ingenuity The students who have studied As a teenager she appeared stroke and obsessive compul- as she was the fi rst to succes- in the doctor’s laboratory are all on Dick Clark’s American Band- sive disorder. sively produce a cutting edge well known. stand. The medical device is unique device like the biosensor. Her leadership in the nano- Patricia is involved in com- from other electrochemical Patricia can see inside the technology fi eld leads the way munity service as well. She is electrodes in that it can image brain of a patient with the Brod- in all markets. currently the vice president signals in vitro within sub-sec- erick Probe and holds patents She has received many awards of the American Turner Asso- onds in real time. The nanobio- and trademarks in the United for the biosensor and its related ciation on Clarence Avenue in sensors can be used anywhere States and worldwide. nanotechnologies and electrical Throggs Neck. Congratulations 25 Bronx Influential Women of 2018 A special shout out too Varahn Chamblee, an advocate and leader for the Allerton Merchants and Bronx Chamber of Commerce Gerri Colon, an institution of the Throggs Neck community who dedicates herself to making the community better place to work and live Maria Herrera, a leader and mentor to the students and staff of the Lehman High School Campus Vera Mjeku, a passionate voice for the community and women not only in the Bronx but Citywide FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE WESTCHESTER SQUARE BID WSBID.ORG 4 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 5 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN VARAHN CHAMBLEE Passion for civic engagement and community service hough she was born She worked as a hair stylist Varahn’s community re- and raised in Brooklyn, on the set of the Spike Lee-di- sume includes being a mem- Varahn has called the rected movie, ‘Malcolm X’ , and bership recruiter for the Bronx TBronx ‘home’ since her ‘Crooklyn’. Chamber of Commerce, vice parents moved to Grace Avenue chair of the Bronx 11 Neighbor- in 1999. hood Advisory Board, the par- Varahn, a licensed cosmetol- n the issue of liamentarian of the National ogist by trade, attended the Na- O Council of Negro Women and tional Institute of Cosmetology starting a Business works closely with state Sena- in Washington, DC. tor Andrea Stewart-Cousins at She developed a passion for Improvement District the National Women’s Political civic engagement while forming in Allerton, Chamblee Caucus, to name a few. community ties with her hair She joined the recently the possibility of re-purposing stylist clients. said, “I think its formed Allerton International vacant store fronts as pop up Varahn started her career time has come. It Merchants Association and is stores to allow potential busi- working in high-end Manhattan currently its president after the ness entrepeneurs to test the department store salons that ca- would improve the founder stepped down to seek waters on a product their are tered to singers and actresses, commercial zone.” political offi ce. considering for the Allerton located in Franklin Simon, B. She is planning many changes business corridor. Altman’s and Bergdorf Good- as the new merchant leader, in- She is interested in initiating man’s Charles of the Ritz. When she was honored by the cluding the introduction of art- a Business Improvement Dis- She is now affi liated with Bronx Chamber of Commerce at work on Allerton Avenue by trict for the commercial strip. three Bronx salons: Luigi’s on their Black History Month cele- Bronx-based artists and help- “I have to gauge the inter- Allerton Avenue; Tatiana, Hutch bration a few years ago, her pas- ing the local merchants improve est fi rst, but I think its time has Metro Center; and Ebersha on sion for community service was advertising strategies. come. It would improve the Boston Road. awakened. Varahn also wants to explore commercial zone”, she said. Congratulations We are proud of you and we love you. Jane Fox Your Children: Michelle, Tracey, Jakki and Pjay Your Grandchildren: Rebecca, Erik, Chris, Skylar, Joey, Spencer, Jake, Ryan and Mason Your Great Grandchildren: Gianna and Arielah 6 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR Congratulations To The Bronx Times 25 Influential Women of 2018 Thank You For All Your Hard Work And Dedication To The Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. PAID FOR BY NYC DIAZ BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 7 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN CRYSTAL Y. COLLINS Bringing positive change in and around her community rystal Collins is totally School Book Bag giveaway and secondary education on hold committed to doing the fi rst Annual Senior Dinner, even though she was a good and giving her best with and introduced initiatives that student. each and every project served more than 1,000 youth When her mom died, her di- Cshe undertakes. and 200 seniors, changing the rection changed. “I went on Her mantra states “ You have face of policing by bridging the to complete high school and to be the change you want to see gap between the community earned a degree in Accounting and you have to be involved to and the police. at Audrey Cohen College.” make a difference”. In her work with the YCOP After obtaining a business de- As a community activist and youth program she assisted in gree she ended up in the health organizer Crystal has spent the developing the after-school pro- care fi eld, eventually managing past two decades bringing posi- gram and helped double en- the 320-bed Bronxwood Home tive change in and around her rollment within its fi rst three for the Aged. community, months. The program is now “I personally didn’t have Crystal was a former PTA maxed out. a role model when my mom president at Middle School 370, She furthered her work with passed. I was only 17. But the She was the campaign man- a past vice president of the 217th the 47th Precinct’s Clergy Coali- administrator, Betty Bonita at ager for Senator Jamal Bailey’s Street Condominiums, a former tion and the faith-based com- Bronxwood, took me under her successful election. Youth Church director, co-spon- munity to help address the resi- wing”, she said. Today Crystal serves as an sor of the 47th Precinct’s fi rst An- dent’s safety concerns. Another woman, Nfon Akpan, assistant to the newly elected nual Toy Drive, which success- Born and raised in the Eden- the executive director of Able Westchester County Executive, fully assisted over 1,000 families wald Houses, she was one of Healthcare Service in White George Latimer. by collecting more than 5,000 eleven children. Plains provided her with more She is the single mother to Christmas gifts in 2016, orga- When her mom was diag- encouragement as she climbed four energetic boys aged nine to nized the fi rst Annual Back-to- nosed with cancer, she put her the organization’s ladder. 22. 2018 Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees MONTEFIORE CELEBRATES 2018 THE 2018 25 INFLUENTIAL Infl uential WOMEN OF THE BRONX CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN Stephen B. Kaufman, PC AMANDA PARSONS, MD, MBA Attorney-At-Law 3397 E. 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Her favorite merchant func- Iona College. As she tion is the annual thematic din- Gremembers it, her class assign- ner dance. Gerri is everywhere ment was to run a project for a s a college student, during the event: fi rst checking charitable organization. A the dinner guests in, the mak- “I choose a group that was lo- Gerri ran a benefi t that ing sure all the raffl e gifts are cated on Zerega Avenue called properly displayed and fi nally Children Are Precious”, she raised over $3,500 you’ll see her going table to ta- said. for a Bronx pro child- ble hawking the raffl e tickets, The youth advocacy group all this while she is dressed ‘to received $3,500 from the benefi t safety organization. the nines’ as the ‘queen of the music show Gerri organized in ball’. blyman Michael Benedetto’s the St. Raymond School Audito- Now she is the face of the or- Gerri has now added a new Golf Outing, the Throggs Neck rium. ganization. The merchant group fundraising component to her Christmas Tree Lighting and From there she took a break, has changed presidents a couple list of duties: she and her hus- Toy Giveaway, Salvation Army giving birth to a daughter, Jen- of times since she fi rst volun- band Rocky are organizing the and many other events. nifer-Lynn in 2001, while work- teered to ‘help’, and each one of merchant association’s fi rst She has received an award ing at two different securities them will tell you how invalu- Bowling Night, at Van Nest from the Throggs Neck Mer- fi rms on Wall Street. able she is to them. Lanes. chants Association in 2013 When the bank that employed Gerri organizes the monthly Besides the merchant group for ‘Community Service’, and her merged, she found herself meetings, notifying the busi- Gerri helps with the annual awards from the Throggs Neck out of a job. Unable to fi nd work nesses where and when the Villa Maria Academy card party, Girls Softball team for helping in her fi eld, she seized on an op- meeting are being held, col- the Throggs Neck Girls Softball them raise $6,000 to purchase portunity that was offered to her laborates with her team to en- Team card party, the Throggs equipment and Children Are by the president of the Throggs sure the annual golf outing and Neck Halloween Parade, Assem- Precious. 2018 Infl uential To My Outstanding Mother, and Our Loving Grandmother, Beverly Roberts To say we are proud is an understatement. There truly are not enough words to express our admiration for you, but we will try. It has been an honor to watch you become one of the most selfl ess, motivational, infl uential people we know. Your exceptional acts of kindness have left a signifi cant impact on all of the community and the world. From volunteering endless hours of your time to organizations and receiving endless awards and honors for all of your achievements; you do so with grace and gratitude. There is a saying “No man left behind” but you leave nothing and no one behind. It is with pure dedication you devote your heart in all that you do and not even a simple task can go uncompleted. What you have taught us all, no teacher can. Cheers to more years of applying your wisdom, profes- sionalism and superb demeanor to our everyday lives in the hope that we can become half the human being you are. Congratulations! We love you! Your Son Rob, and Grandchildren Paige and Myles 10 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR 252018 BRONX INFLUENTIAL kiajInfl uential S 2013 Paid for and authorized by Crowley for Congress 11 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN LUZ ELENIA CORREA Helping Hurricane victims recover from devastation he after effects of Hurri- UCHC to cultivate and enhance porary housing and do not know cane Maria are still very meaningful relationships with how to navigate the borough to evident, not only to the targeted, external audiences, in- get to their doctors. Sometimes Puerto Ricans living on cluding media, key infl uences it’s a language issue, while other Tthe devastated island, but for and community stakeholders. times the diffi culty is associated those that have been displaced Luz plays a lead role in iden- with navigating our transporta- as well. To that end, Luz Elenia tifying challenges and emerging tion. Correa founded The Bronx Co- issues faced by the center, while Because many of the dis- alition Supporting Hurricane spearheading all advocacy ef- placed islanders have a limited building and cultivating rela- Maria Evacuees. forts and maintaining positive knowledge of English the orga- tionships with National, non- The working group’s mission relationships with city, state and nization offers an ESL option. profi t and Hispanic organiza- is to create and sustain a Bronx- federal offi cials. The children have having tions. based safety net that serves in- The center’s focus is to offer problems adjusting as well. One She managed the philan- dividuals and families who have a health option to the under- young man that was about to thropic efforts and co-marketing migrated to the Bronx due to the served in 25 Bronx zip codes. graduate from his high school campaigns with the Latino Bill- impact of Hurricane Maria and UCHC has six sites: Fordham in Puerto Rico was pushed back board Awards, Macy’s, El Museo Puerto Rico’s growing economic Road, 188th Street and Valen- two grades in his new school. del Barrio, Teach For America and humanitarian crisis. tine Avenue, Burnside Avenue, Luz explained he’s eager to and VH1 Save the Music. Luz is the director of Gov- Bronxdale Avenue and on the St. graduate so that he can start Luz was raised in the Bronx ernment, Community & Public Barnabas Medical Center cam- earning an income to help his on East 188th Street, between Relations for Union Commu- pus as well as two mobile offi ces family. Her organization is as- Ryer and Anthony avenues. nity Health Center. As part of and a dental clinic on Third Av- sisting the student’s efforts to Years after she earned her the executive leadership team. enue. get a GED. GED diploma, she went back As the organization’s commu- According to Luz, a number of Prior to UCHC she served as to school at 36 and received nications leader, she conceptu- the displaced Hurricane Maria a National Public Affairs Spe- her Bachelor’s degree in Lib- alizes marketing and public re- population has special medical cialist for State Farm Insurance, eral Arts/Communications at lations strategies, which allows needs. Many are living in tem- where she was responsible for 40-years-old. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN VIVIANA DECOHEN Encourages and supports veterans to finish college iviana DeCohen, a lower index has improved al- ans to go on to graduate school. veteran USMC mem- most one grade through the Not only has the program mo- ber helps encourage pairing, tivated our vets to apply for returning military to Since that award, Viviana has graduate school, but there are completeV their college educa- currently close to a dozen in tion. the Mercy College program in While a student at Mercy the MBA, Organizational Lead- College, she and a handful of Members of the ership and Human Resource other veterans were instrumen- Military Veterans programs with 3.5 GPAs or bet- tal I starting the fi rst Military/ ter. Veterans Center at the college’s Center on Mercy The undergraduate class Bronx campus. College’s Bronx Campus veterans were accepted Co- The group made a video and lumbia, Fordham and Yeshiva entered it into the Student Vet- entered a video in the universities for a Master’s de- erans of America $10,000 Home gree in Social Work. Depot Gift Card contest. Student Veterans of Without this program many When they won they used America $10,000 Home veterans would gave dropped their winnings to make the Cen- out of college, Viviana said. arships.” ter resemble a USO and started Depot Gift Card contest One veteran enrolled in Mer- Viviana has a Bachelor of ‘Operation Buddy Up’. cy’s graduate program already Science in Behavioral Science Viviana offi cially came on and won. The winnings has her sights set on a PhD., and from Mercy College and is cur- board to work as the counselor were used to start has completed two summer rently completing her Master teaming up pairs up a veteran classes at Harvard University. of Science in Health Services with a 3.5 to 4.0 index with an- ‘Operation Buddy Up.’ She said, “I’ve been able to Management. other vet who is below the 3.0 assist our veterans, who are no The Bronx Chamber of Com- line.The results have been as- created’Operation Push’ which longer eligible for Veteran edu- merce honored her last year at tounding as the vet with the encourages and supports veter- cational benefi ts towards schol- their Veterans Day Luncheon. 12 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 13 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN MICHELLE A. DANIELS Encouraging all to make a difference in their community hen Michelle Dan- formed The Bronx Rox to build cials to problems before they get iels left her piano- pride in the borough by work- out of control and erasing nega- teaching life in her ing directly with local residents, tive stereotypes, while building native Australia for businesses and organizations a sense of pride, her grass-roots theW hustle and bustle of New to inspire, empower, encourage organization will show the York City, she never imagined world that The Bronx Rox! she would one day be calling The events that Michelle has herself a Bronxite, nor a civically promoted recently, such as the engaged one at that! Michelle is a strong Bronx Earth Day Clean Up, Free Escalating rents in Washing- proponent of the Haircut and Paint Down events ton Heights directed her to a real are getting more and more par- Walton Avenue, across from the estate broker that introduced her ‘Broken Window ticipants each year. Bronx County Courthouse, to to the only borough attached to Michelle is a strong propo- accommodate the area’s grow- the mainland. Theory’ when it comes nent of the ‘Broken Window ing Jewish population. “I had never been to the Bronx to graffi ti and dog Theory’, when it comes to graf- They are presently running before. I was tired of throwing fi ti and dog poop. their programming from several my money away in Manhattan. poop. On The Bronx Rox website locations on a rotational basis. When I saw Grand Concourse I she points out the difference The fi rst Passover Seder was fell in love with it, so I purchased and acknowledge residents to between a graffi ti artist and a held in this neighborhood in a co-op a block away on Wal- make a difference in their com- ‘tagger’. “One has permission to over 20 years. ton Avenue facing Franz Siegel munity. create and paint, while taggers The area around East 161st Park,” she said. She said by highlighting, es- do not”, she explains, warning Street is improving. During the Now a dozen years later she’s pecially through social media, her members not to shrug their last fi ve years new buildings are still here and playing a domi- all the positive things happen- shoulders and accept, “That’s going up everywhere and The nant role in the area’s resur- ing in the Bronx, encouraging just the way things are”. Bronx Rox will be there to de- gence. participation in neighborhood The group is trying to reopen liver a cleaner and a more en- The massage therapist clean ups, by alerting city offi - the shuttered synagogue on gaged community. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN SAMANTHA DILIBERTI Making it easier for residents to connect and affect change samantha Diliberti, the tions strategies. OrangeUGoing? makes it creator of the civic en- She is currently a director easier for New Yorkers, organi- gagement platform Oran- at Statewide Public Affairs, a zations, and elected offi cials to geUGoing?, is a passion- New York City and Albany gov- connect and affect change, she Sate, action-oriented New Yorker. ernment relations fi rm, where said. She has extensive and diverse “When there’s a situation, experience in government, pol- people want to know how they itics, media business develop- can get involved,” she said of the ment enabling her to strategize When there’s a web platform. and execute campaigns to reach situation, people want The site’s name pays homage targeted audiences. to the popular ‘Knock-Knock” Samantha was featured on As an avid writer, Samantha to know how they can jokes she said. “Those jokes are a Good Day New York segment has been published in Crain’s always playful. Activism can get with Borough President Ruben New York Business, City & State get involved. emotional so I invoked a phrase Diaz, Jr. to announce the Or- and New York Nonprofi t Media that promotes a breathe of fresh angeUGoing? ‘Hour New York on the topics of food and bever- she advocates on behalf of the air”, Samantha explained. Challenge’ which encourages age, diversity and nonprofi ts. homeless, small business own- She has shared the podium residents to get civically engaged Samantha previously served ers, construction profession- with Public Advocate Leti-for one hour each month. as associate publisher for City als and some of the largest food cia James at a Government Af- Samantha graduated Cum & State magazine where she and beverage companies in the fairs Professionals-sponsored Laude from Wake Forest Uni- launched four new business di- United States. Women Empowerment Summit versity, majoring in Political Sci- visions and executed the ac- Prior to her work in the pri- at Lehman College where she ence and English. Despite grad- quisition of New York Nonprifi t vate sector, Samantha was the discussed the importance of fi - uating a year early she was able Media for which she served as face of the Governor Andrew nancial literacy. to study abroad in Argentina interim managing editor. Cuomo and U.S. Senator Kirsten She recently moderated As- where she devoted her time to a She oversaw the company’s Gillibrand administrations in sociation for a Better New York human rights nonprofi t in Bue- marketing and communica- the lower Hudson Valley. ‘Working with Press’ event. nos Aires. 14 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 15 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN SARACIEA FENNELL Fostering literacy in adults and children alike araciea Fennell, a book are eager to engage with Bronx tered Barnes & Noble at Bay publicist, who grew up readers. The festival featured Plaza, she had never set foot in in the Webster Houses a program of authors called a bookstore before, she said. in Morrisania, founded The Bronx Is Reading, that in- As a youth she relied heavily Sthe Bronx Book Festival so that cluded a panel discussion with on the local library branch for children and adults would have the authors about their works: her reading pleasure. access to books and fi rst-hand Elizabeth Acevedo, author of “The only way I could pur- experiences with authors, il- chase books was from street lustrators and publishing in- vendors at Fordham Plaza,” dustry professionals. The festival featured she said. She launched her fi rst fes- When she took a publish- tival on Saturday, May 19 at a program of authors ing certifi cation program in Fordham Plaza. college she was inspired by “The festival got people in- called The Bronx Is the authors’ vast ethnic back- terested in reading or made Reading, that included grounds. them at least curious,” she said, “It was the fi rst time that I The festival included three adding that she believes many a panel discussion encountered African American adult panels, three for children adults in the borough are read- with the authors about professors working in publish- and young adults, a picture ing at the eighth-grade level, ing,” she said, adding that her book tent featuring a dozen making it vital to foster literacy their works. love of books drew her to her authors and illustrators and a in adults and children alike. profession. publishing information tent. Saraciea earned Bachelor’s The Poet X; Sayantani Das- To raise funds to buy the 150 Saraciea said a total of 36 au- degrees in English and Busi- Gupta, The Serpent’s Secret; to 200 copies of the authors’ thors attended the event. ness from City College after a and Tracey Baptistery, The books for the festival she used Bronx Native created T- 3-year fl irtation with Account- Jumbies. a kickstarter.com fundrais- shirts for the fundraiser and ing at Iona College. Before she attended P.S. 89, ing campaign that reached her Bronxer fi lmed the video used She feels that many authors and frequented the now shut- $30,000 goal. on Kickstarter.com. Congratulations Samantha Diliberti and all of tonight’s honorees! Ǧ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǯ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ 16 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 17 2018 Infl uential Congratulations The Dominican Day Parade will like to congratulate all honorees and our Chair Maria M. Khury for being one of the 25 most infl uential women of the Bronx 2018. El Desfi le del Día Dominicano felicita a todos los homena- jeados y a nuestra Presidenta Maria M. Khury por ser una de las 25 mujeres más infl uyentes del Bronx 2018. 18 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez & Senator Jeff Klein Congratulate this Year’s 25 Bronx Influential Women Gerri Colon, Michelle A. Daniels, Amanda Parsons MD, MBA, Varahn Chamblee, Rosa Garcia, Maria N. Herrera, Beverly Roberts, Dr. Patricia A. Broderick O.P, Crystal Y. Collins, Michelle A. Sajous, Viviana DeCohen, Ilaine Perez-Palau, Jascelyn Parson, Lisa Ortega, Sandy Elphand Wolstein, Dr. Esther D. Henry, Bishop Dr. Ebony Kirkland, Saraciea Fennell, Vera Mjeku, Samantha Diliberti, Jeanette Ouryear, Jane Fox, Luz Elaine Correa, Maria M. Khury, Yvette Martinez *** Paid for by Fernandez for New York and Jeff Klein Excelsior*** BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 19 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN JANE FOX Giving back to the community through music and song ane Fox, one half of the out crowds. the man asked.” Louise, with- popular Twin Gold oldies They perform shows all out hesitation convincingly group, feels blessed, truly over the east and west coast responded, ‘Twin Gold’. Jblessed of Florida. They do shows at After that, they were intro- “I am blessed to have a twin the Villagers and other simi- duced to the king of Golden sister, a sister that I love, a sis- lar communities. They’ve also Oldies, Don K Reed and an- ter who I share a singing voice performed at the Garden and other show promoter Richard that we can share with others,” at the Meadowlands. Nader. she said. Jane and Louise and their Johnny Maestro liked their The Bronx native grew up in 5-piece band belts out every- act so much that Twin Gold Clason Point and has resided in thing from oldies from the 40s was invited to all his Brooklyn Locust Point the last 20 years. to the Top 40s. Bridge shows in Atlantic City. “Music was always playing Twin Gold came up with “Johnny used to call us the asked them to perform with in my house when I was grow- their name on the spur of the female Everly Brothers,” Jane her several times. ing up, my father loved Perry moment. said. They believe in giving back Como and my mother enjoyed They were invited to hear a That’s how it all started, Jane and have done charity work Frank Sinatra,” she recalled. friend perform at a benefi t show said, adding, “We’ve had a tre- for Jane’s alma mater, Preston Jane and her other half, her at a restaurant in Westchester. mendous career, and we never High School, the Throggs Neck identical twin Louise, who are The friend invited the twins to had an agent, manager or a hit Volunteer Ambulance Corps both retired, have been doing perform a few songs, not real- song.” and a fundraiser for a sick child all the CBS-FM oldies shows izing that Dion’s back up sing- Twin Gold has been invited who lives in Locust Point. for over 17 years. ers, the Del Satins, were in the to host the Johnny Maestro One of their greatest hopes Unfortunately there aren’t audience. After the show, the Tribute at the Patchoque The- is to play in the Bronx once too many Bronx venues to play. impressed celebrities invited ater in Long Island in 2019. again. When they play the local casi- them to perform at a benefi t Nashville singing great “We are a Bronx success nos, Empire City Casino and they were planning. Brenda Lee has taken the duo story. I love the Bronx. I’m a Mohegan Sun, they draw sold- “What do you call yourselves under her wing too. She has Bronx girl!” Jane said.. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN ROSA GARCIA Feeding the hungry in her south Bronx community hen Hurricane self over and over again. She Rather than waste time in court Sandy hit in 2012 recently introduced her latest she agreed to change the name it severly damaged project Mott Haven on the Go, a and the menu. the popular, trendy food truck service that services After spending thousands of southW Bronx eatery at 1 Bruck- dollars on rebuilding the res- ner Boulevard. taurant, Rosa reopened it 13 While the owners of the months later as the Mott Haven Bruckner Bar & Grill became She presented the Bar & Grill. embroiled in a their own legal landlord, who she had She frequently hosts women’s dispute, the severly damaged empowerment and information restaurant, that was without once worked for as sessions in the restaurant’s back power for over three months, sat the building’s property room. empty. The new menu offers a Har- Rosa Garcia, the restaurant’s manager, a plan to lem chicken and waffl e classic, a former manager, seized the mo- Cudan sandwich served on cia- of the South Bronx Alliance and ment when the building’s owner renovate the restaurant batta bread, pulled pork wraps the only woman mentor for the offered her the lease. She pre- and make it her own. and a quinoa black bean burger. local Boy Scout troop. sented the landlord, who she Rosa’s has won an American While she raises her two had once worked for as the Enrepereurship Award and ev- young girls three and 12, she is the The Hub at East 149th Street building’s property manager, a ery year she distributes 500 tur- pursuing another profession - and Third Avenue with healthy plan to renovate the restaurant keys to needy families at the hol- nursing! She said, in one inter- food options like salads in a cup and make it her own. Knowing idays. She has solicitated large view, “ It’s always good to have and whole wheat wraps. both sides of the business gave donation from the local devel- a Pln B. Bruckner Bar & Grill’s for- her the confi dence to rebuild opers as part of her mission to As if her schedule was not mer co-owner Alex Abeles fi led the restaurant. feed and take care of her neigh- hectic enough, Rosa enjoys run- a trademark infringement Now in the fi fth year of a 10- bors. ning and is often seen preparing suit against her in December year lease she has proven her- She is also an active member for the NYC marathon.. 2013 for using the brand name. 20 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 21 2018 Infl uential Congratulations and best wishes to Beverly Roberts As one of the 2018 Bronx Infl uential Women Honorees Your outstanding dedication and commitment to our community For those in need of justice And equality truly inspires us all Debbie & Mel Jackson 22 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR ! 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Henry, a ers and fathers and families tion Inc. is comprised of close Bronx resident, has who have lost a loved one due friends, who serve in a volun- advocated for the less to gun violence. tary capacity. fortunate as a social “I continue to be a mouth- Though the organization Dworker for a VIP Community piece for those that no longer has garnered accolades from Services’ facility at 2031 Hughes so many, including a Volun- Avenue for the past ten years. teer Lifetime Achievement The 48-year-old building con- Service Award from President tains 48 SRO apartments, all Esther has put up her Barack Obama in 2014 and has set aside for low income single own money, $5,000 produced several inspiring men, including about a dozen events, the group still hopes who were formerly homeless. to be exact, on two one day to receive some fund- Her devotion to getting oth- occasions, to run an ing to expand its reach. er’s lives together however Esther put up her own didn’t prepare her for her own event to get her very money, $5,000 to be exact, tragedy. on two occasions, to run an In February 2012, the day be- important message to event to get her very impor- vilian Police Academy, and has fore her birthday, her 32-year- the neighborhood. tant message to the neighbor- served on Community Board 5 old son was gunned down hood. “Hopefully someone will for four years. in Melrose Houses during a step forward to sponsor future She helps local youngsters senseless argument. have a voice”, she said while events”, she said. through her House of Worship For the last fi ve years Esther, explaining her organization, Ether has received over 25 Ministry. with her 90-year-old mom of- Inner City Gun Violence Pre- awards for her anti-gun advo- Inner City Gun Violence Pre- ten at her side, who doesn’t vention Inc., counsels and sup- cacy, including one from the vention has a GoFundMe page look a day over 70, is heavily ports families. NYC Council for her work with that sells a variety of items, in- involved with other organiza- The board of directors of In- the police department. cluding the group’s offi cial T- tions to bring healing to moth- ner City Gun Violence Preven- She is a graduate of the Ci- shirt. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN MARIA N. HERRERA Involved with her students & passionate about their success aria M. Herrera has my students,” said Maria. sensation T. J. Rivera came been a high school The former students con- back to his alma mater and de- administrator for nect with the students, sharing livered a strong, positive mes- 25 years, the last 11 how their lives have changed sage. Mas principal of the Renaissance Another successful Renais- High School, on the Lehman sance student, a rap artist Campus. Her NYC Department that is presently enjoying un- of Education career began as a Renaissance High believable popularity has not school counselor at Brandeis School has established shown any interest in return- High School. Two years later ing. “Carly B was a very bright she advanced to her fi rst assis- and maintained its student, a hard worker, I knew tant principal’s position at the she was going to be some- George Washington Campus standards, and is in thing,” Maria said. in Washington Heights. a good place as it She said the school is in a “The Lehman Campus has good place, having just passed been my home. I’m involved recently passed its 10- its ten-year mark. with the students and passion- year mark. “We’ve established and ate about its success,” she said. maintained our standards. details to the 45th Precinct and The school, with a popula- Renaissance accepts students the Westchester Square Busi- tion of 470 students, has an ac- since graduation. “We recently that are interested in the pro- ness Improvement District. ademic track that prepares its had a Human Relations direc- gram we’re offering,” she said. Maria loves curling up with students for a Liberal Arts col- tor, a teacher and a nurse relate As the campus’ veteran prin- a book and spending time with lege degree. the importance of their high cipal she monitors the school’s her 87-year-old mom. She is “My favorite professional school years in preparing them safety and security along with married with two daughters moments are when former stu- for their futures,” Maria said. her colleague Melissa Ramos, Jennifer, a third year nursing dents return to the campus and She always looks for success- of the Schuylerville Prepara- college student and Catherine, share their experiences with ful graduates to share their sto- tory School, relaying dismissal who is a high school senior. ries. The New York Mets rookie 24 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 25 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF TONIGHT’S HONOREES, PARTICULARLY SAMANTHA DILIBERTI “Samantha you are the hardest working person I know and you inspire so many, particularly me. It is my life’s honor to be your friend, mentor, partner in crime, and above all, your mom. Always reach for the moon my dear, for you will surely land among the stars.” —MY HEART FOREVER, MOM Led by Taryn Duffy, TSD Strategies, Inc. is a full service public relations & communications firm helping businesses, nonprofits & associations build their brand, promote services, and expand their reach. Contact us: [email protected] Follow us: @TSD_Strategies PROUD SUPPORTER OF 26 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR 2018 Infl uential Congratulations Gerri Colon And all her fellow honorees for being named one of the 2018 Bronx Infl uential Women From the Colon and Aprea Families Nicholas & Lence Communications congratulates Samantha Diliberti Founder, OrangeU Going? As an acclaimed honoree of the 25 Bronx Influential Women of 2018 Thank you Samantha for your constant dedication, commitment and enthusiasm which continues to make New York a better place. Congratulations to all of the ladies recognized by the Bronx Times who have devoted themselves to improving the lives of others. www.nicholaslence.com BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 27 28 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 29 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN MARIA M. KHURY Continues to make countless contributions to her community aria M. Khury, a Do- Parade, Inc. in NYC. to the Interfaith Caregivers of minican American Maria has served as a mem- the Northwest Bronx, treasurer of Lebanese ances- ber of the city’s Small Business of the Kingsbridge Business try, is an entrepre- Advisory Board under mayors Improvement District, board Mneur and community leader. Ed Koch and David Dinkins. member of the Audubon Part- She is the CEO and president nership and the president and of Khury Tours and Travel, inc. co-founder of the Manhattan as well as the principal Partner College Latino Alumni Council. of Elite Solutions, an M/WBE She is the fi rst woman Maria was selected ‘Busi- company. and Dominican ever ness Woman of the Year’ by Maria graduated Magna Cum the NYS Hispanic Chamber of Laude from Manhattan College, elected president to Commerce, honored by the Do- with a B.S. in Business Admin- minican Women Caucus, the istration in 1977 where she was the Association of Bronx Hispanic Chamber of awarded the De La Salle Excel- Latin-American Travel Commerce, Councilman Peter lence Medal in Management. F. Vallone, The Society of His- Destacadas’ in 2006 from El She is the fi rst woman and Agents. panic Professional Engineers Diario/La Prensa and was rec- Dominican ever elected presi- and was the fi rst woman recog- ognized by Somos El Futuro in dent to the Association of Latin- nized and given the Leadership 2007. American Travel Agents (ALTA) Her countless contributions Citizen Award from the Inter- She was born in Puerto Plata, in 1990 and re-elected in 1991, to her community include sit- faith Organization of Schervier/ Dominican Republic and re- representing 1,480 agents in ting on the boards of Friends of Bon Secours New York Health sides and works in Riverdale. New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Lead Free Children, Schervier/ System. Her family consists of three Washington, DC and Florida. Bon Secours Nursing Home and Dominican Sunday and Do- children, twins Carlos Man- She was elected again in 2017. a past member of Community minican Women Center, Inc. uel and Lark-Marie and Mayrin Presently she is the chair of Board 8. also recognized her. Maria Anton, as well as three the Board of the Dominican Day She has been a Board Advisor Maria received the ‘Mujeres grandchildren. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN BISHOP DR. EBONY G. KIRKLAND Conducts training programs to inspire female entrepreneurs ishop Dr. Ebony G. Kirk- programs to inspire female en- entrepeneurship and church land is the founder, pres- trepreneurs in Russia, Poland, leadership. ident and CEO of Ebony China, South Africa and other Her most recent publication Marketing Research, Inc countries. was ‘Association of Storefront Bone of the nation’s foremost mar- Her lecture portfolio ‘Starting Churches, a Trianglulation Re- keting research fi rms specializ- and Managing Your Own Busi- search Methodology.’ ing in multicultural research for ness - A Primer for Budding En- Dr. Kirkland was drawn to business, government agencies God’s ministry and in 2003 she and non-profi t organizations founded the Church of the Liv- within the United States and ing God, International, which ex- Central America. Bishop Kirkland uses panded to Costa Rica, Panama, The fi rm has garnered an ar- her broad businesses Guatemala, Brazil and Egypt. lege of Bishops of the Council of ray of Fortune 500 companies She uses her her broad busi- International Charismatic Bish- such as Proctor & Gamble, Coca skills to work on ness skills to work on build- ops to serve as the Presiding Cola, Verizon, Hallmark and Mc- building God’s Kingdom ing God’s Kingdom on Earth. Bishop of the Church of the Liv- Donalds’s with offi ces in New Dr. Kirkland has formed the ing God, and Worldwide Associa- York, New Jersey, Washington, on Earth. worldwide Association of Small tion of Small Churches. DC and Costa Rica. Churches to provide mentorship She received her Bachelor’s de- Prior to forming Ebony, Dr. and training for small church gree in Psychology from Queens trepreneurs’ was presented and Kirkland taught and lectured pastors. College and an MBA in Adminis- published in China and ‘Changes at New York Technical College She is president of the Bronx tration from New York University. and Opportunity’ in Taiwan. where she served as director and Hispanic Chamber of Com- She also earned a degree in busi- She has been featured as a chairperson of the Women’s Pro- merce, advisory board member ness management from Harvard guest on a number of TV and ra- gram. of Women’s President Organiza- Business School and completed dio talk shows and has contrib- She travelled under the spon- tion. her Doctorate of Divinity degree. uted her expertise to numerous sorship of the Atlantic Coun- She was consecrated into the She is the mother of two adult magazines and publications on cil of U.S., conducting training offi ce of the Bishop by the Col- daughters. the challenges and rewards of 30 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR 2018 Infl uential Congratulations GerriTo all the honorees Colon including our own For Being Recognized As One Of The 2018 Bronx Most Infl uential Women... Gerri is a pillar in the community and invaluable to the Executive Board of the Throggs Neck Merchants Association for the past 8 years.. Whether it is planning our annual Merchants Dinner, organizing our Annual Street Fair and Golf Outing or helping out with our Throggs Neck Bid effort, Gerri never says no to pitching in. Gerri is a tireless advocate for our community and is most deserving of such a distinction. BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 31 The NAACP Parkchester Branch would like to congratulate Beverly Roberts One of the 25 most Infl uential Women of the Bronx We salute you for your passion, commitment and unparalleled service to the NAACP and the Bronx community as President of the NAACP Parkchester Branch. Continue to inspire, motivate, educate and encourage. We commend you for your 14 years of service as Branch President The Members, Offi cers, and Executive Committee 32 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR Congratulations to all the 2018 Honorees BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 33 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN YVETTE MARTINEZ Brings to light the importance of dance in various cultures vette Martinez is cele- concerts and special presenta- an assistant dental offi ce man- brating the 37th year of tions to theaters, schools, col- ager and dance was a hobby. !Retumba! (Resound!), leges, universities, community Her career took a detour a multi-ethnic music and senior centers. when she became a young andY dance ensemble founded mom. It was during this time in 1981. that she had an opportunity By interweaving traditional to train and learn from dance rhythms, beautiful ancient mel- She performs and professionals. odies, with their own unique instructs dance, as She then received an im- interpretation, !Retumba! pres- portant grant from the Bronx ents the music and dance of well as provides Council of the Arts that Africa, Europe, South America launched her dream. & Friends in New York City. and the Caribbean, including professional Yvette was an arts admin- She has performed at various Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Do- development to various istrator from 1886 to 1995 for senior centers such as Kips Bay minican Republic and Mexico. the ArtsConnection Program, Castle Hill, Glebe Avenue, Bain- !Retumba! brings to light the arts-in-education a comprehensive arts-in-edu- bridge and Mosholu Montefi ore importance of people from var- cation program that brings mu- and has provided movement ious cultures working together, organizations. sic, dance, theater and visual workshops. demonstrating the similarities arts to NYC public schools. Yvette’s work has received One World Arts, Inc. offers and links of our shared tradi- She performs and instructs the Guaitiao/Friendship Taino Arts-in-Education programs to tions. dance, as well as provides pro- Award for Community, Latina New York City public and pri- Yvette is also the president fessional development to vari- 50 Plus Arts Award, Lifetime vate schools. and co-founder of One World ous arts-in-education organiza- Achievement Award, El Dia- It provides cultural presen- Arts, Inc., a non-profi t organiza- tions such as ArtsConnection, rio/La Prensa ‘Oustanding tations and entertainment for tion that offers a variety of ser- Center for Traditional Music Achievement Award’ and the corporate functions and other vices to the community, bring- and Dance, TheatreWorks USA, Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO social events. ing cultural performances, CommunityWorks and Midori Award. Yvette went to school to be 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN VERA MJEKU Giving a voice to the Albanian American community era Mjeku is a native of Since 1999 over 100 interviews Her work on the documentary Tirana, Albania and is a and articles were aired and pub- ‘Faces Behind Albanian Amer- graduate of the Univer- lished featuring distinguished ican Success Stories’ and the sity of Tirana. members of the Albanian Amer- Red Carpet Gala Affaire, which VHer experience in media and drew 800 attendees, and was communications span over 18 moderated by Eliza Dushku years and include expertise in and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ public relations, markets and Vera implemented professional dancer Tony Do- event planning. the production of a volani, are some of her career Vera has represented and accomplishments. worked in PR campaigns for nu- deluxe coffee table For the past 10 years she has merous clients including Wit- been involved in researching, tenauer International, Chevron publication that developing and implementing Corporation, Charles Schwab, showcased the success the Albanian Yellow & White CBS Video, Fox 5, Black Enter- Pages, a targeted ethnic direc- News and the New York Post. tainment Magazine and Lyric of Albanian Americans tory in print and online. In 2015 the Albanian Amer- Studios. in all walks of life. She has partnered on dif- ican Women’s Organization, She has worked extensively ferent projects with the United which works to lift the spirit, with the Albanian American ican community, scholars, am- States Census Bureau, the NYC the status and voice of Albanian community since the war in Ko- bassadors, members of Con- Mayor’s Offi ce and the Small women, girls and Albanian fam- sova through the Albanian Me- gress and representatives of the Business Development, elected ilies so they can fully participate dia Group. 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Katie Kohlmeier WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 36 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 37 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN LISA ORTEGA Fighting the rapid spread of gentrification in the Bronx isa Ortega is a street or- Eventually she moved on to Bock and No Cop Zone. ganizer addressing the work with Rights for Impris- “Gentrifi cation is violent injustice of gentrifi ca- oned People with Psychiatric and spreads quickly like a tion, police brutality and Disabilities. cancer,” she warned, pointing Lhousing repair issues in the She is currently involved out the new breed of market- 40th and the 41st precincts. with a group called Take Back rate developments rising on or The Brooklyn transplant the Bronx, an outgrowth of near East 138th Street and the found her way to the Bronx the Occupy Wall Street move- increasing number of $2,500 via the shelter system and has ment. The radical people-sup- rental apartments popping up called the south Bronx ‘home’ ported organization does not everywhere. for over 24 years. accept funding and targets po- Lisa helped launch TBTB’s The former addict who has lice brutality, housing neglect, fi rst radical social center in been clean for 27 years, fi rst got gentrifi cation, low wages, and a basement on Prospect Av- Lisa believes her political involved in organizing when a the stigmatism of youth living enue in Longwood. It features beliefs have grown since she case worker handed her a list of in street families. a backyard with murals, picnic fi rst started organizing. resources in the community. TBTB is alarmed by the tables and raised fl ower beds. “I believe in Power to the “I reached out to Moth- rapid spread of gentrifi cation The volunteers will organize People, not in politicians or ers on the Move and became throughout the south Bronx. yoga and martial arts classes, the police. I organize along- immersed in their education Some TBTB-sponsored poetry workshops and encour- side others who are fi ghting campaign, and helped get par- events have addressed gentri- age the creation of women’s the same issues. I am an anar- ents from my children’s school fi cation concerns: South Bronx groups. chist and believe we are fully involved. This organization re- Rezoning Teach In, Southern The TBTB feels the city is capable of fi guring out what it ally opened my eyes to a lot of Boulevard Anti-Gentrifi ca- part of the problem, spending is we need to survive and sus- other injustices, and I began to tion March; and The Bronx Is $50 million for a new 40th Pre- tain ourselves without the gov- do work in tenant organizing Not for Sale, Defend Southern cinct, while the neighborhood ernment or outside sources and environmental housing,” Boulevard and police abuse at housing around it is crum- trying to control or make those she said. its Stop Killer Cops, Unite our bling. decisions for us,” Lisa said. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN ILAINE PEREZ-PALAU Continually strives to do great things for her community Ilaine Perez-Palau, a gradu- friend’s autistic daughter was my #1 supporter”, and is with ate of Theodore Roosevelt bullied in her school. her everywhere. High School and Lehman Ilaine also collaborates on Together they are raising fi ve College, is the director of several toy drives for The Bet- daughters, ranging in age from Ioperations for Creativity Cre- 19 to 27. ates Productivity Unlimited and At Stadium Soundz Enter- a member of Stadium Soundz tainment she provides mod- Entertainment LLC. Ilaine is proud of els, singers, emcees, actors and Ilaine is responsible for creat- the path she has dancers the resources, guid- ing and implementing seasonal ance and development for suc- special events, sponsorships, re- chosen - a path where salguerocess. ad cruiting, parades, festival orga- It’s top talent, R&B performer nization, contacting artists and she is driven to do Juancy, La Differencia, has re- assisting the CEOs. great things for her leased fi ve titles already: Destr- Veterans ‘Certifi cate of Appre- For the past several years she ezas, Una Noche Mas, Chica Vi- ciation’ award, Newark NJ Her- has been a board member of the community. ral, Caliente and Maluco. itage Parade Award for Out- Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, She currently works for Nos standing Support, Certifi cate of organizing the event’s logistics Quedamos/We Stay as a social Recognition from Love For Iris, and the various Royal Court ter Angels of Our Human Nature service coordinator after sev- Generosity Award from I Am beauty contests. and victims of domestic vio- eral years at Einstein College of Sam, Award of Excellence from She helps with the annual I lence, a social sickness that she Medicine for a grant-funded re- the Carrion Movement and the Am Sam Walk, which supports knows fi rst hand. search program. She will be re- Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Autism research. The event on Her fi rst husband physically turning to Einstein shortly. Beauty Pageants. 163rd Street and Simpson Street and verbally abused her and She has received the following Ilaine is proud of the path she attracted over 300 participants their three children. When she recognitions: ‘Award of Excel- has chosen - a path where she is last year. She was inspired to left him she got her life together lence’ from the Hispanic Com- driven to do great things for her help after she learned that a and eventually met her current munity Health Study, American community. husband, Jose, who she says, “Is 38 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2018 BTR MID-BRONX SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC. 900 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10451 Tel: 718 588-8200 Fax: 718 681-3824 [email protected] www.midbronx.org CONGRATULATIONS TO BRONX TIMES 25 “2018 Bronx Influential Women Award” & AWARDEES And to Jeanette Puryear Executive Director MBSCC Jeanette Puryear Raymond Jones Executive Director Board Chairperson “SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN MANY WAYS” 1. Meals on Wheels & Transportation 2. Housing & Social Services for the Elderly 3. Personal Care – “Comforting Care” 4. Low & Moderate Income Housing & Family Preservation Center 5. After School, Summer Camp & Saturday Arts Program 6. Early Learn Educational Services & Family Care 7. 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She said Montefi ore works correctionalA health and reduc- She earned her MD and MBA with Bronx bodegas in areas ing disparities for vulnerable degrees from Colombia Univer- with high rates of obesity to help populations. sity. them offer healthier options for Since 2014 she is the vice Amanda lived in Japan from residents, providing them with president of Community & Pop- 4- to 11-years-old. Her father, technical assistance, display ulation Health at Montefi ore who had a degree in Corsetry, baskets and signs, to better pro- Medical Center and Assistant sold women’s under garments. mote healthier food choices. Professor of Family & Social Her passion for Biology was By partnering with the food Medicine, Albert Einstein Col- instilled in her by eighth grade, stores and a warehouse sup- lege of Medicine. while dissecting a frog. Then she plier, Amanda is seeing early She oversees patient edu- became a candy stripper at a lo- success. cation, employee wellness cal hospital and as Amanda puts “At the end of the day this is Council of the New York Resto- and community interventions it, “It snowballed from there”. not a profi t-making initiative. ration Project. aimed at improving health and At Montefi ore she has led the Montefi ore is willing to invest She was recently selected as wellness. creation of initiatives aimed in its community to achieve a one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 Class Under Mayor Michael at improving access to health- healthier population”, she said. of 2015. Bloomberg she was Deputy ier food choices in the Bronx. Amanda also serves on the Amanda also serves as co- Commissioner of the Division Through its Healthy Store Initia- board of directors of the Vera In- leader of the Mayor’s Task Force of Health Care Access and Im- tive, the hospital uses data map- stitute of Justice, VIO Commu- on Criminal Justice Re-entry provement at the NYC Depart- ping to pinpoint areas in need of nity Services and the New York Workgroup. ment of Health & Mental Hy- health interventions, and lever- eHealth Collaborative which She is married and has two giene where she oversaw the aging community relationships challengers immoral drug pat- children, Jackson 10 and Hunter Primary Care Information Proj- to determine which local part- ents, and is on the Chairman’s 6. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN JASCELYN PARSON Passionate for community health and advocacy ascelyn Parsons was born Avenue, a school Alicea Keyes munity Center and cheerlead- in the Bronx and since 1986 also attended. ing. has lived in Wakefi eld. During her college years she J Her passion for com- was a First Year Advisor for the munity health and advocacy er mom, a civilian freshman club and afterwards led her to further her educa- H a two-year Resident Assistant. tion, earning a Master’s degree working for the NYPD, She served on the school’s in Community Health from alumnae board as a trustee for Hofstra University in 2011 af- always encouraged her two and a half years. ter receiving a Bachelor of children to pursue their Internships and employ- Arts degree in Biology with a ment opportunities provided concentration in Community interests. She attended Jascelyn with experience and and Allied Health and Dance promise: Bronx Westchester from Pine Manor College in the Teens In Motion Area Health Education Center, 2009, graduating Magna Cum modeling and dance 1199 Summer Youth Program, Laude. Harlem Hospital, Planned She attended local public school on Simpson Parenthood and an intern- schools, P.S. 103, M.S. 180 and ship with Assemblyman Carl the High School for Teaching Avenue, a school Alicea Heastie. and the Professions, where she Keyes also attended. She was active with the took on leadership roles. Bronx National Council of Her mom, a civilian working Negro Women, a community munity outreach and partici- for the NYPD always encour- Activities that fused her de- advocate and an active mem- pating in the church’s General aged her children to pursue velopment include Patty Ann’s ber at Butler United Method- matters. their interests. She attended Dance School in Riverdale, the ist Church, choreographing Jascelyn is currently the the Teens In Motion modeling M.S. 113 Beacon program, the praise Ministry and cotillion special event coordinator for and dance school on Simpson Girl Scouts, Baychester Com- dances, to coordinating com- Senator Jamaal T. 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As a comprehensive needs of the Bronx with a staff of over 300, a founding member of MBSCC, community. $35 million dollar budget serv- Jeanette initiated her career as a She charted a community ing over 10,000 south Bronx res- case worker for the NYC Depart- development and revitalization idents. ment of Social Services. course for the organization that The presentation of MBSCC’s As a key member of the lead- would include the development work on revitalization before a ership team, she provided pro- and management of 1,300 units national panel led to the des- fessional expertise and devel- of age-integrated housing; con- ignation of the Bronx as an All vice president and member of opment support for the creation vened and sustained commu- American City. the boards of several city wide of a network of seven indepen- nity organizing initiatives that Jeanette has been called organizations; including the SIP dently operated senior centers have impacted the development upon to make major national Coalition of Housing Providers, in the west Bronx. MBSCC be- of the Bronx Supreme Court, the presentations, most notably in the Council of Senior Center and came a major voice for elderly new Yankee stadium, the 161st response to a request from for- Services of New York City, the residents of the Bronx. Street Business Improvement mer President Jimmy Carter to Local Initiative Support Corpo- In 1981, Jeanette assumed the District and the Gateway Mall. present at the Carter Center’s ration Community Board and executive leadership of the orga- She also initiated the Family Conference on Comprehensive the Chase Manhattan Commu- nization. With the purchase and Preservation Center, a one-stop Community Revitalization. She nity Advisory Board. conversion of the Concourse center providing family sup- served as the Bronx delegate to Jeanette, a committed Chris- Plaza Hotel to housing for the el- port services, workforce devel- the White House Conference on tian and Jamaican by birth, is derly, she positioned the organi- opment and training including the Aging. married to Rev. Laurence Mc- zation toward a path that would ESL, ABE, GED classes, youth She has received numerous Farland, the mother of three lead to the acquisition of the programming, WIC, Head Start, community leadership awards children and grandmother of landmark Andrew Freedman Day Care and Universal Pre-K and has served as chairperson, three. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN BEVERLY ROBERTS Strives not to be a success, but rather to be of value everly Roberts is the to over 15 organization. agenda most recently addressed leading advocate for the Under her leadership the voter empowerment for the for- Parkchester Branch of Parkchester NAACP has tripled merly incarcerated, public ed- the NAACP and a propo- its membership and developed ucation funding, health care, Bnent for childhood literacy. outstanding programmatic ac- criminal justice and teaching She lives by the creed “Strive tivity and reactivated the Youth children about ‘civic engage- not to be a success, but rather to Council. ment’. be of value.” The chapter has collaborated Beverly’s sense of commu- As a woman of great strength with its elected offi cials to fi ll nity is far reaching. A Gulf and character, Beverly, a resi- the void and help people thrive. Coast family, impacted by Hur- dent of Parkchester for over four Her efforts on behalf of child- ricane Katrina, was relocated to decades, has devoted her life to hood literacy include sponsoring Parkchester by the Parkchester advocate for human and civil art, reading and nutrition pro- NAACP and was provided free rights of all people. grams for children in schools, lodging for one year. On an- She became active in the local shelters and the Parkchester other occasion they contrib- NAACP chapter about 20 years community. Beverly founded uted to the education of Gam- ago and has revolutionized the ‘Let’s Read - It’s Story Time’ and bian students. organization by moving it into ‘Read To Me, Please’ to encour- Beverly, a former cosmetics Award’, NAACP ‘Woman of the the 21st century. age reading. entrepreneur, founded an orga- Year’ award, NYS Assembly Cita- “I believe in community ser- Some of her other contribu- nization for women called ‘Feel- tion, NYS Senate Proclamation, vice - giving back. Each of us has tions include community-build- ing Good’, that offers makeovers NAACP National ‘Thalheimer the responsibility to take our ing events such as health fairs, to women going through cancer Award’, United Federation of skills and talents and use them Get Out The Vote campaigns, treatment. Teachers, NYS NAACP ‘Effi e to prepare the next generation,” candidates forums and child- Her leadership has brought Gordon Award’, and many oth- she said. hood obesity workshops. her many accolades and hon- ers. Beverly volunteers as a board The NAACP’s annual Albany ors. Beverly received the NYS Beverly is the mother of one member or committee member Mobilization Legislative Day’s Senate ‘Women of Distinction son and has two grandchildren. 50 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2016 BTR 6ISIT US ONLINE AT WWW3EAFOOD#ITY#)COM BTR 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN 2016 51 Congratulations Samantha Diliberti and all of tonights honorees “Congratulations, Samantha, on this very deserving award. Your efforts to get more New Yorkers civically engaged are setting the stage to shape a better New York for all. Thank you for going the extra mile in everything you do. We’re proud to have you on our team.” - James Quent, Partner STATEWIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS We Know New York. A full service government relations, communications, and issue management firm providing service to clients across New York State. 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She consulted for the Har- MAs the director of Community lem Directors Group, New York Relations for Riverbay Corpora- t Riverbay, Michelle AIDS Coalition, National Mi- tion she oversees relationships A nority AIDS Council, National with the local elected offi cials has expanded the Black Leadership Commission that represent Co-op City, and on AIDS, Offi ce of Community manages the use of the many original six events in Services and the Center for Dis- community spaces, including 2008 into over thirty, ease Control Prevention. Sa- the three auditoriums. jous & Associates maintained She has also initiated weekly In addition to those duties adding fi ve to six new and managed budgets up to $5 free outdoor concerts on Tues- she is also the director of the million; raised up to $10.2 mil- days and Wednesdays, Splash non-profi t Riverbay Fund, a job activities each year lion, designed direct mail cam- Day for the kids, sectional block that never ends. paigns and coordinated over parties, a community garden, The Riverbay Fund coordi- Prestige Properties, the owner 200 events. Black History and Hispanic nates and supplies funding for of Bay Plaza, supplemented the At Riverbay, she’s grown the Heritage celebrations, an Inter- all the events held around the available monies. The fund also original six events in 2008 into faith breakfast, egg hunts and a housing complex, she said. picks up a few dollars from the over thirty, adding fi ve to six haunted house during Hallow- “The Fund is in charge of all clothing collection bins scat- new activities each year. een. the fun stuff, from the annual tered throughout the property. Michelle served as the past In 2016 alone she hosted or 4th of July fi reworks to the nu- Michelle started as a grant ad- treasurer of the 45th Precinct co-hosted over 60 events at- merous greenway events,” said ministrator for the Bronx Coun- Community Council and con- tended by 25,000 people. Sajous. cil of the Arts after graduating tinues to plan the largest Na- In her spare time she is a Girl Each year the Riverbay Board from Tuffs University in 1984. tional Night Out in the Bronx, Scout leader to the Ambassadors allocates $135,000 to the fund. In She worked as a grant ad- that attracts over 2,000 folks. in Co-op City. 25 BRONX INFLUENTIAL WOMEN SANDY ELPHAND WOLSTEIN Devotes herself to the Bronx through charitable activities andy Wolstein has deep dent’s Gala Committee and was and forth to the weekly meet- Bronx roots. Even though chair of the club’s Centennial ings. It was during this period she resides a short dis- Gala Committee. The Rotary that Sandy was exposed to the tance away in New Ro- Club of the Bronx celebrated its club’s extensive generosity to Schelle, she has devoted herself those in need. to her birthplace through her Sandy has served on numer- Rotary Club of Bronx activities. Sandy was exposed ous boards including The Chil- Sandy is very busy with her dren’s Center @ SUNY Purchase Rotary duties. As the current to Rotary while driving and presently sits on the Bronx president she oversees the many her aged father-in-law, Advisory Board of VISIONS, a projects the fraternal organiza- not-for-profi t providing free tion undertakes each year. Dr. Arthur Wolstein, services for the blind and visu- She has recently been ap- ally impaired. pointed to serve as District Reg- a Rotarian icon, back She also volunteers her time istrar for the upcoming 2018- and forth to the weekly helping seniors by serving on 2019 term, after completing the Medicare Rights Commit- earlier terms in 2015-2016 and meetings. tee of the Westchester Library Property/Casualty, a Real Estate 2016-2017. Services. Salesperson license and Notary She is a Rotary Global Re- 100th anniversary a few weeks After teaching for many years, Public license. wards Chair 2016-2019 and is a ago. Sandy decided to enter the busi- She is the president of Medi- member of the District Foun- Her father-in-law, Dr. Arthur ness world. She earned her Bach- care 4U, a senior services con- dation Grants Committee since Wolstein, a Podiatrist with of- elor’s of Science degree at SUNY sulting fi rm, and Vice President 2016, in addition to her position fi ces in Parkchester and Co-op Purchase and her teaching cer- of Advanced Business Concepts, with the Bronx club as its Club City, and a Bronx’ Rotarian icon, tifi cate in Reading from the Col- a printing brokerage. Rotary Foundation Committee was instrumental in shaping her lege of New Rochelle. Sandy is the mother of a son, chairperson. respect for Rotary. 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He always looks like he is hav- Thursday, August 2. Upon return, the ap- in the Bronx. Showcase your company outcomes for students in their regions ing a great time.” plication must be fully completed and or organization at the Bronx Business & and states. These seven rising educa- New to Dogtopia they are offering free submitted with any relevant related docu- Real Estate 2018 Expo on Saturday, June tion stars were chosen for their results-ori- puppy socialization hours on Saturdays for mentation. A receipt will be issued to the 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Main Floor ented leadership and their commitment to puppies 3-6 months. Dogtopia New Ro- person who returns the completed appli- of The Mall at Bay Plaza. The Mall at Bay education equity. chelle also provides full spa and groom- cation. Plaza is located at 200 Baychester Ave- Dr. Cruz has built a national reputa- ing services, with two Certifi ed Groom- There is a $25 application fee for the nue. tion for his focus on equity opportunity ers on staff, as well as a comprehensive apprenticeship program. Applicants must Meet and greet other established com- and accountability in higher education, Boarding Program for short and long term submit a $25 Money Order (no cash or panies and potential new clients. Free and for his work as an innovative admin- guests. At Dogtopia New Rochelle, they checks will be accepted) with the applica- admission to attend and network or pur- istrator and advocate for low-income stu- have a passion for caring for dogs, and tion. Applicants may request that this fee chase a vendor table and be part of the dents. Dr. Cruz has also been a strong they have created a loving place with what be waived. Fee waivers will be approved action! Speaking, workshop and breakout proponent of data-driven research, one of dogs need and want. upon showing verifi able proof of fi nancial sessions will take place throughout the the core goals shared by Higher Learning Dogtopia New Rochelle www.dogto- need. day. Advocates. He brings cutting edge policy pia.com/new-rochelle (914) 908-4704. The committee requires that appli- Exclusive sponsorships (one per cat- ideas and hands-on solutions to the dis- * * * cants: egory) are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst- course involving higher education policy The Alzheimer’s Association an- • Must be at least 18 years old at the served basis. They include prime space and improving student outcomes. nounces that Centers Health Care is the time of entry into the apprenticeship pro- on the expo main fl oor; premium listing The Champions Network will engage fi rst New York State sponsor for all Walk gram. Must show proof of age at time of and logo in the expo directory; your logo with federal policymakers on fi ve crucial is- to End Alzheimer’s around the state. With job offer (Birth Certifi cate, Passport, Driv- on logo sponsor board; one table and sues impacting higher education; creating more than 30 walks planned between er’s License) two chairs. Sponsorship categories: New clearer pathways between learning and April 28 and October 27, Centers Health • Must have a high school diploma re- Bronx Expo Sponsor: $10,000; Economic employment; increasing affordability; im- Care and their Walk teams have pledged fl ecting a minimum of four calendar years Development Sponsor: $7,500; Commu- proving quality; strengthening educational to raise $100,000 for the New York State of high school work and the scores in both nity Partner Sponsor: $5,000; Commer- outcomes; and developing data models to Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association. Sequential Math I and Sequential Math II cial Real Estate Sponsor: $5,000; Resi- provide transparency to students and the The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to must be at least a 70 or a “C”. In lieu of the dential Real Estate Sponsor: $2,500; public. Throughout his career as an edu- End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest required math course grades, the Com- Prime Retail Sponsor: $2,500; Affordable cator, Dr. Cruz has worked passionately event to raise awareness and funds for mittee will accept applicants who hold a Housing Sponsor: $2,500; Financial Ser- on all of these issues, and as a Champi- Alzheimer’s care, support and research. H.S. diploma accompanied by a TABE vices Sponsor: $2,500; Small Business ons member he will continue lending his Held annually in more than 600 communi- 10 (Test of Adult Basic Education-Level Sponsor: $2,500; Non-Profi t Sector Spon- voice to this important work. ties nationwide – including four locations A) Math test (Complete Battery - Level A) sor: $1,500. Higher Learning Advocates is a non- in NYC – Queens, Staten Island, Manhat- with a “Total Math” score of 10 or higher. For every paid table referral you will profi t advocacy organization working to tan and Brooklyn – these inspiring events In lieu of a four-year High School Di- receive $100 discount off of your table. shift federal policy from higher education bring all those affected by Alzheimer’s to- ploma, the Committee will accept appli- (Members up to four paid referrals; Non- to higher learning-education and training gether in a community with a shared mis- cants who hold a High School Equiva- profi ts up to two paid referrals). Each ven- beyond high school that leads to a de- sion: to support those in need of care and lency (HSE) Diploma issued by the State dor gets one six-foot table, two chairs and gree, credential or employment. They are support now, while raising funds for the Department of Education of the state in a listing in the 2018 Expo Directory. Some working toward federal policies that create research needed to help fi nd a treatment, which the test is taken, with Transcript restrictions may apply for businesses transparent pathways to success, incen- and eventually a cure. confi rming a GED exam or TASC exam confl icting with existing businesses in the tivize innovation, protect students and tax- For more information, visit the Alzheim- math score of 550 or better. In lieu of the mall. Book your table before Friday, May payers, and improve outcomes. er’s Association at alz.org. required math score, the Committee will 25 and save $100. * * * * * * accept applicants who hold a HSE Di- Vendor tables for Chamber members: Dogtopia New Rochelle is dedicated The Joint Apprenticeship and ploma accompanied by a TABE 10 Math $495 if paid by Friday, May 25; $595 if paid to offering exceptional daycare, board- Training Committee for Plumbers Lo- test (Complete Battery-Level A) with a after Friday, May 25. ing and spa services for dogs, and is lo- cal Union #1 will conduct a recruitment “Total Math” score of 10 or better. Interna- Vendor tables for non-members: $595 cated at 505 Fifth Avenue across from from Monday, June 11, through Friday, tional Academic Credentials must be ac- if paid by Friday, May 25; $695 if paid after City Field. June 22, for 100 plumber apprentices, the companied by a TABE 10 Math test (Com- Friday, May 25. The modern 6,200 sq. foot facilities New York State Department of Labor an- plete Battery-Level A) with a “Total Math” Vendor tables for non-profi t Chamber provides a healthy, safe and fun environ- nounced today. score of 10 or better. members: $295 if paid by Friday, May 25; ment for dogs, with a focus on dog social- Applications must be obtained in per- • Must take and pass a drug test, at the $395 if paid after Friday, May 25. ization and enrichment in an open play son by the applicant at the Local Union #1 expense of the sponsor, at the time of job Vendor tables for non-profi t non- setting both indoors and outdoors. The Training Center, 37-11 47th Avenue, Long offer. Chamber members: $395 if paid by Fri- dogs are supervised under the supervi- Island City, NY, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., • Must be legally eligible to work in the day, May 25; $495 if paid after Friday, May sion of highly trained Canine Coaches. Monday through Friday, excluding Satur- USA. 25. Their multiple, spacious playrooms days and Sundays, during the recruitment • Must take a New York State Depart- For more information on The New allow them to separate their guests by period. Applications will be available for 10 ment of Labor aptitude test administered Bronx Business & Real Estate 2018 Expo, size, breed behavior and play style. Com- business days or until 1,000 applications by the NYSDOL. There is no testing fee. and purchasing a vendor table, e-mail pressed rubber fl ooring and individual have been issued, whichever occurs fi rst. • Must appear for a personal interview, [email protected] or call (718) 828- heating/air conditioning units per room All applicants are required to bring a form if selected. 3900. help with long term health and add a higher of positive proof of identifi cation. Only one • Must provide military transfer or dis- * * * level of sanitation to the space. Live web- application per person will be issued until charge form DD-214, if applicable, after Higher Learning Advocates has se- cams allow dog parents to view their dogs the supply of 1,000 is exhausted. selection and prior to indenture. lected Lehman College president José throughout the day, and participate in the All applications must be fully com- For further information, applicants L. Cruz to be a member of its inaugural care of their pet. One patron gushed, “I’ve pleted and returned by hand to the Train- should contact their nearest New York ‘Champions Network.’ Dr. Cruz and the put my dogs in other doggie daycares but ing Center offi ce between Friday, July State Department of Labor offi ce or Local network’s six other members are a dis- fi nally rest easy now that Rocco is at Dog- 27, and Thursday, August 2, from 9 a.m. Union #1 at (718) 752-9630. Mommy Milk Express announces upcoming events Mommy Milk Express will be The event will take place from 8:30 Mommy Milk Express will be host- The event will take place from 9 hosting a coffee conversation on to 10 a.m. ing a Yoga Session for Breastfeeding to 10 a.m. breastfeeding on Saturday, June 2, Tickets to the event are $20 per and Post Breastfeeding mothers on Tickets to the event are $20 per at The Mottely Kitchen, 402 E. 140th person and can be purchased via Saturday, June 23, at Saint Mary’s person and can be purchased via Street. Eventbrite.com Park, 450 Saint Ann’s Avenue. Eventbrite.com. 40 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Bronxchester Little League Opens New Ball Field Visionworks, the offi cial eyewear and eye care retailer of Little League Baseball and Softball, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated Bronxchester Little League fi eld on Saturday, May 5 at John D. Calandra Field on 1400 Waters Place. A special grant presented by Visionworks, executed with the assistance of CBS EcoMedia team, funded various renovations to the Bronxchester fi eld to enhance players, volunteers and families’ experiences for years to come. The special occasion featured a full day of games and festivities. (l-r) Chris Amarosa, Visionworks district administrator; Nancy Rydzy Wilson; Amanda Calhoun; Vincent Firsching, BLL president and Andrew Reimherr with the Bronxchester LL teams. Photo by Edwin Soto (l-r) Senator Jamaal Bailey, As- semblywoman Nathalia Fernan- dez and Councilman Mark Gjonaj enjoyed some tasty hot dogs at the ball game. Photo by Edwin Soto (right) Visionworks, Bronx- chester Little League, 49th Precinct NCO and lo- cal elected offi cials took (above) (l-r) 49th Precinct NCO police to the mound. offi cer Cannova, Senator Bailey, Assem- Photo by Edwin Soto blywoman Fernandez, Eliezer Rodriguez, Councilman Gjonaj and 49th Precinct NCO police offi cer Varela presented the coveted commendation. Photo by Edwin Soto Nancy Rydzy Wilson (c), Vi- sionworks territory direc- tor, threw the fi rst pitch to catcher Avin Torres. Photo by Edwin Soto Re- rew Andnd d wwoorkrks’s’ on and ViVissiioonn y WiW ls (l-r)(l( -rr) Visionworks’y RyRy dzd Andrew neRe-wlw y Naancnc t the imherr, Nancy Rydzy Wilson and Amanda Calhoun at the newly renovated JohnPhoto D. Calandra by Edwin Soto Field. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 41 COUNCILMAN GJONAJ MEETS R.A.I.N. PRESIDENT TORRES Councilman Mark Gjonaj was pleased to meet with R.A.I.N. president Anderson Torres and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez on ways to improve the lives and services of elders residing in the 13th Council District. Councilman Gjonaj (r) met with Assemblywoman Fernandez and Anderson Torres (c). Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce COUNCILMAN MARK GJONAJ JOINS CHAO-SHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Mark Gjonaj was delighted to join the Chao-Shan Chamber of Commerce recently to help promote investments in NYC. Councilman Gjonaj with Chao-Shan Chamber of Commerce members. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce HOOPS 4 HEALTH HOSTS HEALTH-A-THON Hoops 4 Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Doctors for a Healthier Bronx hosted Health-a-thon on Wednesday, May 9 at 2484 Williamsbridge Road. (front, l-r) Honorees police offi cer Norkiss Andino; Jeffrey Weiss, MD; Joshua D. Nosanchuk, MD; Grace Lovaglio and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez proudly accepted their awards. Local kindergartners enjoyed some tasty fruits and veggies. Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin 42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Kentucky Derby Fundraiser The Bartow Pell Mansion Museum celebrated the 144th Running of the Kentucky Derby in style with its an annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser on Saturday, May 5. Guests donned fancy hats, sipped mint juleps and listened to old-time Dixieland jazz before watching a screening of the derby inside the mansion’s Greek Revival double parlors. (l-r) Paisley Kelling; Cynthia Brown, Bartow Pell Conservancy president; Jim and Michelle O’Connor and Riverdale Stables ‘jockey’ Allison Tarter, on 19-year-old thoroughbred Primera. Photo by Laura Stone (left) Ellie Harblin (l) and Alexis Glick took a selfi e of their fancy hats. Photo by Laura Stone (right) Andre Gray and Desiree enjoyed ‘horsing around’ at the watch party. Photo by Laura Stone (bottom left) Many of the ladies showed off their fasci- nating fascinators to be judged for the Best Hat Contest. Photo by Laura Stone (bottom right) (l-r) Sian Berman, Tod Kawer and Amanda Boland came dressed to impress. Photo by Laura Stone Edyta Ryhe showed off her plume hat. Photo by Laura Stone BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 43 ‘Picture A Healthier You’ street fair SBH Health System (St. ing bleeding while waiting “As the Bronx continues to goal of improving the health engage patients as partners in Barnabas Hospital), the Bel- for fi rst responders to arrive. lag behind the rest of the state outcomes of t he people it ser ves. their own care and treatment. mont Business Improvement The health fair is targeted to in health outcomes and access In late 2019, SBH will open SBH will also operate an out- District (BID), and the offi ce all residents, but a special ef- to nutritious food, health fairs the Bronx Center for Healthy door terrace designed to ac- of Councilman Ritchie Torres fort is being made to offer pro- like ‘Picture a Healthier You’ Communities on Third Ave- commodate stress reduction will hold ‘Picture a Healthier grams and demonstrations are important resources and nue, across the street from St. activities through the inclu- You, a street fair with fun and that will support the health educational opportunities for Barnabas Hospital, which will sion of a walking path, yoga pa- healthy activities, on Sunday, and wellness of seniors. our community, said Dr. Eric dedicate 50,000 square feet to vilion, and multi-use area for June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free hair Appelbaum, SBH’s Chief Med- health and wellness services. meditation and Tai Chi. on Crescent Avenue (between and makeup makeovers and ical Offi cer. “We strongly en- This will include an urgent This is especially impor- Adams Place and Belmont Av- screenings for blood pressure, courage community residents care center, a pediatric cen- tant in the Bronx, which is enue). BMI and breast health (with of all ages to come out and take ter, a women’s health center, an epicenter for such chronic Included will be such the SBH mobile mammogra- advantage of the health and fi t- and a Mind/Body center that conditions as diabetes, respi- health-related activities as phy van). Participants will ness components that will be will focus on the many dimen- ratory illnesses, and obesity. demonstrations on Zumba have the chance to speak with available at the health fair. It’s sions of wellness, from provid- The Bronx has consistently and yoga, healthy cooking, physicians, nurses and regis- all part of our goal to educate ing fi tness areas to a teach- scored in 62nd and last place in and “Stop the Bleed.” The lat- tered dietitians from the hos- families on ways that will help ing kitchen. Much of the fresh New York State when it comes ter is an American College of pital; take home samples of them stay healthy and out of produce used in the teaching to health outcomes. Surgeons (ACS) injury pre- healthy snacks and health care the hospital.” kitchen will be grown on a roof- For more information on vention initiative that shows materials; participate in raf- SBH is a leading proponent top urban farm and terrace. A ‘Picture a Healthier You,’ call how to control life-threaten- fl es; and receive giveaways. of population health, with the patient education center will (718) 960-6375. 3rd Avenue BID announces S. Bronx Leadership honorees The Third Avenue Busi- Organizational programs in- in Port Morris along Bruckner are trailblazers – committed to dedication to the community.” ness Improvement District clude economic development, Boulevard to 138th Street. building and protecting com- stated Roger Saad, chairman announced the 2018 honor- real estate advisory and retail The 2018 honorees repre- munity.” of the Third Avenue Business ees for the organization’s An- services, sanitation and se- sent the growth of the orga- The 2018 Honorees in- Improvement District Board nual Meeting and South Bronx curity departments that aug- nization’s services and the clude: of Directors “In the BID’s re- Leadership Breakfast being ment the city’s own services, paradigm shift in the busi- Honorable Rafael Sala- cent history we have broad- held on Wednesday, June 6, at micro business development ness improvement district en- manca, Jr., New York City ened business initiatives and Metropolitan College of New services, streetscape and open vironment. “The South Bronx Council and Chair of the New taken on serious challenges York, 463 East 149th Street. space improvements, horticul- Leadership Breakfast is an York City Council Land Use to commercial development This annual gathering show- ture installations, robust pub- opportunity to share what is Committee while also working to address cases the growth of the district lic programming, event plan- happening in the district and Hudson Companies, lead small business displacement, and provides a platform to dis- ning, and visitor services. promotes an awareness of the Developers of La Central, larg- business capacity building, cuss the area’s leadership, de- The catchment area in- changing business landscape” est housing development in and community-driven real es- velopment, and advances be- cludes over 200 businesses, noted Michael Brady, Execu- District history tate development. This could ing made in the area of citizen expected to grow to 900 busi- tive Director of the Third Av- Dr. Melissa Freeman, pi- not have been accomplished quality of life. nesses by 2019, Roberto Cle- enue Business Improvement oneer and champion of sub- without the signifi cant sup- The Third Avenue Busi- mente Plaza, Triangle Equity District. “This year’s honor- stance abuse treatments in port from the Bronx business ness Improvement District, Plaza, the HUB Transporta- ees represent the cross sector New York City and community-based non- established in 1988, promotes tion Center, Lincoln Hospital, work that our organization Eli Saad, posthumous profi t sectors, New York City the growth, vitality and vis- Metropolitan College of New seeks to implement to combat award for lifetime achieve- Department of Small Business ibility of the Bronx’ most York, and several arts and cul- many barriers to business and ment to the Avenue Services, the New York City traffi cked commercial corri- tural institutions. The Third neighborhood development. “The Third Avenue Busi- Council Committee on Small dor. The organization is the Avenue Business Improve- From public policy, to health ness Improvement District’s Businesses, and the tireless Bronx’s oldest BID and serves ment District also adminis- and housing, to legacy busi- Board of Directors is grateful to work exemplifi ed by those that over 200,000 individuals daily. ters merchant organizations ness survival, these honorees the honorees for their ongoing we will honor on June 6th.” HI again all, a listing of be sworn in on the 4th Sun- Weather is getting nice (I dict and for supporting the upcoming events: day in June at our BBQ and hope) so get those fl ags fl y- troops. Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. awards day at 1456. ing. We take a moment to offer Community Board 10 Vet- Sunday, May 27, Memorial Saturday, June 8, Bronx prayers for Matthew Kuhl, eran’s Services Committee Day weeekend , it’s 9 a.m. at County Convention at Sam brother of Mike, a longtime meeting, at Sam Young 620. Silver Beach, 11 a.m. Edgewa- Young 620, 6:30 p.m. SAL member. RIP, Matty. Sunday, May 6, Bronx ter Pk, march from their Vol- Sunday, June 17, is Fa- Also Sean Manion of Riv- County Blessing of the Col- unteer FD (where we started ther’s Day! erdale Memorial Post and ors, 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. in 1927) to their Memorial Saturday, June 24, Korony Past County Commander Benedict Church, gathering Circle. Then 1 p.m., Co-op at 2 p.m. Post meeting and installa- passed after a long illness. at TN Memorial 1456 at 11:30 City Veterans Park. We have Peace Plaza at tion of offi cers. ‘Hand Salute,’ comrade. a.m. Monday, May 28, Memo- 11 a.m. and Van Nest Memo- Times are subject to We hope Dr. Paul from Sunday, May 13 is Moth- rial Day, 10 a.m. at Bicen- rial at noon, but we obviously change. Tet there a little 620 will keep fi ghting and be ers Day. tennial Veterans Memorial can’t be in two places at the early, can’t hurt. Just get back with us soon. Sunday, May 20, at 11 Park, to TN Memorial 1456 same time so we’ll have to there. Until next time: When you a.m., Korony Post 253 meet- for 11 a.m. services, then decide. Hope we can get to- Thanks Fr. Norton and Fr. see those sales commercials, ing, fi nal nominations and break until the City Island gether for a better schedule George for our Blesing of the remember the real meaning elections. Elected offi cers to Annual Parade, stepping off next time... Colors at Mass at St. Bene- of Memorial Day. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Scanlan Hosts Hall Of Fame Awards Gala Monsignor Scanlan High School hosted its annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on Fri- day, May 11 inside the school’s Gallagher Gym. This year’s honorees included Msgr. Arthur J. Scanlan Award for Outstand- ing Professional Accomplishments and Achievements recipient Juan Gutierrez, Class of 1967; Nat Silverberg Award for Outstanding Achievement in Athletics recipient Robert McGuire, Class of 1954, 1956 St. Helena High School Varsity Base- ball Team and 1960 St. Helena High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team and St. Hel- ena Award for Distinguished Service to St. Helena/Msgr. Scanlan High School recipi- ents Sr. Eileen Gannon, O.P. 1957 and John ‘Jack’ Ryan, Class of 1959. (top left) Nat Silverberg Award for Out- standing Achievement in Athletics honor- ee Robert McGuire (c) received his award from judge Michael Mullen (l) and board leader Chris Gallagher. Photo by Laura Stone (top right) Jack Ryan (r) proudly accepted his award from board member Rocco Gal- lasso (l). Photo by Laura Stone (right) Honoree Sr. Eileen Gannon (l) was formally recognized by teacher Vicky Juan Gutierrez (l) Chieco. Photo by Laura Stone was honored by Chris Gallagher. Photo by Laura Stone 2173 White Plains Road OPEN Just South of Pelham Pkwy. 7 DAYS 718-931-4335 SALE HIMALAYA NEW CHAPTER WILD HARVEST SOLGAR KAL WE CARRY A WIDE VARIETY OF &RESH /RGANIC 0RODUCE s 'LUTEN &REE &OODS % Organic Foods, Herbs, Homeopathic Products & More 25 OFF SALE ENDS 5/31/18 BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 45 GJONAJ THANKS TEACHER NEW WAY DAELI’S JIMMY ALI HONORED In honor of Bronx Week, P.S. 246 and Montefi ore Healthy Store Initiative presented Jimmy Ali, Bronx New Way Corp. owner, FOR HIS SUCCESS the prestigious Healthy Food Collaborative Award on Friday, May 11 at 111 E. Kingsbridge Road. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Councilman Mark Gjonaj thanked Ms. Lucy, his elementary school teacher, for the impact she had in him, as he was growing up. Jimmy Ali (c) proudly accepted his award from Montefi ore and P.S. 246 representatives. Photo by Edward Watkins Councilman Gjonaj joined many in thanking the instrumental teachers they had growing up. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj CARDINAL SPELLMAN HS DEDICATES AND BLESSES SCHOOL CAFETERIA Cardinal Spellman High School blessed and dedicated the school cafeteria in honor of graduate, Emanuel Chirico’s parents, Louise and Dominic Chirico on Thursday, May 10. Emanuel ‘Manny’ Chirico, Class of 1975 alumnus, is a busi- ness leader in the retail and apparel industry. Jimmy Ali (l) and Montefi ore representatives provided guests some free goodie bags. Photo by Edward Watkins SPELLMAN TEAM GOING TO NEW ORLEANS Cardinal Spellman’s Academic Challenge Team will travel to New Orleans, LA to participate in the 2018 National Aca- demic Championship. The annual com- petition takes place over the Memorial Day weekend and is Spellman’s second year competing in the Nationals. (l-r) Cardinal Spellman’s Academic Challenge Team’s Charlie Sutton, Spen- cer Boland, Michael Zhang and Lynn Li The Chirico Family attended the heartwarming dedication with moderator John Drew. ceremony. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Photo by Fernando Justiniano 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR ‘Building Our Future Together’ was the emphasis of the Bronx Children’s Museum’s sec- ond annual awards gala on Tuesday, May 8 at the Edison Ballroom. The star-studded eve- ning raised $465,000 and honored such local illuminaries as Sonia Manzano, Maria from ‘Sesame Street,’ author and activist; Kerry Malawista and Alan Heilbron, donors of the Museum On The Go! bus and Chazz Palminteri, Bronx-born actor, director and ‘A Bronx BRONX Tale’ creator. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM (l-r) Sunny Hostin, Richard Abrons, Kerry Washington and Rafael Collado enjoyed this year’s gala celebration at the Edison Ballroom. Photo by Mike Pont Carla Precht (l), Bronx Children’s Museum executive director and Hope Harley, Bronx Chil- dren’s Musuem Board of Directors president introduced the honorees. Photo by Robert Braunfeld “Kids need a place to help them follow their dreams. So every time you give money to Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson and Borough a great cause like the Bronx Children’s Mu- President Ruben Diaz, Jr. had a great eve- seum, you’re not just helping a child, you’re ning. Photo by Joseph Martin helping a universe. It’s a ripple effect,” stat- ed Bronx native and Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri. Photo by Mike Pont “I love to learn about nature and explore more about the art in the Bronx. I want people to aspire to go outside, explore trees, bugs and fl owers located all around,” expressed Ceren- Alan Heilbron and Kerry Malawista proudly displayed their award. ity Blanding. Photo by Robert Braunfeld Photo by Robert Braunfeld BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 47 Bronx Jewish Community Council’s Breakfast for Champions The Bronx Jewish Commu- Cintron of BOEDC, Rabbi Is- • Dr. Ruth Rosenblatt, Pro- tunity for the community to try is the only one in the Bronx nity Council will be celebrat- rael Greenberg, Arlene Sal- fessor Emeritus of Clinical Ra- gather and share in a memo- accessible fi ve days a week that ing its Annual Breakfast For man, David Kapelman, and diology Weil Cornell Medical rable day. The Bronx Jewish regularly stocks kosher and Champions on Friday June 8, Mark Engel. This year’s event College: Lorance Hockert La- Community Council, which is non-kosher food and serves at 8 a.m. at Riverdale Jewish is selling out quickly, but tick- bor of Love Award a community-based social ser- over 12,000 food packages a Center, 3700 Independence. ets may still be purchased “We can look with pride vice agency, serves thousands year, feeding families and the The mission of BJCC is by calling (718) 652-5500 or at what Bronx Jewish Com- of low-income individuals and elderly. BJCC has assisted to provide enhanced qual- emailingevents@bjcconline. munity Council has accom- families of every creed, race, more than 10,000 individuals ity of life to the residents of org. plished, at the number of lives and religion. While special- this past year and provided the Bronx, particularly older This year’s impressive line- that are positively impacted izing in addressing seniors’ assistance via food vouchers, adults, by offering services, up of honorees are: by BJCC outreach and service. needs, particularly those of se- transportation for the elderly; support, and coordination of * Michael Spicer, St. Jo- Funds raised at this Breakfast niors aging in place, BJCC pro- helped close to 1000 people ob- community resources. seph’s Medical Center and St. allow BJCC to keep up with the vides a wide range of services tain food stamps; provided le- Notable breakfast chairs Vincent Hospital: Visionary ever increasing demands for across the Bronx. In addition gal counseling, social activi- include Borough President Ru- Leadership Award vital services that give hope to to home attendants, emergency ties for isolated adults, and a ben Diaz, Jr., Honorable Fer- * BronxCare Health System, Bronxites in need,” states Ar- assistance, and connections to myriad of other services. nando Ferrer, Honorable Carl accepted by Robert Sancho: lene Salman, a chair of the an- benefi ts and entitlements, the For reservations and more Heastie, Councilman Ruben Guardian of Chesed Award nual Breakfast. Council offers care manage- information, contact Clarice Diaz, Honorable Adolfo Car- • NY State Senator Hon. The annual Breakfast is ment, mental health outreach Itshakov at (718) 652-5500, ext. rion, Honorable Stephen Kauf- Jeffrey Klein: Public Service the council’s principal fund- and other life-sustaining ser- 206 or at citshakov@bjccon- man and Honorable Marlene Award raising event and an oppor- vices. Notably, our Food Pan- line.org. Salesian High School announces appointment of new principal Devin Chisolm has been ap- Chisolm, the current Dean Before entering Salesian positive. mented, “I was surprised at pointed principal of Salesian of Students, is a Salesian alum- High School, Chisolm attended Adriana Cioce, guidance the news at fi rst. But I am High School, effective July 1. nus, graduating in 1998. Since St. Francis of Assisi Elemen- counselor, stated, “We’re very happy that we will have a prin- The announcement was made joining the faculty in 2007, tary School. After his gradu- excited to have Mr. Chisolm in cipal who is already familiar by Fr. John J. Serio, SDB, the Chisolm taught Biology and ation from Salesian, Chisolm this role because of his abili- with the school. It’s a good ap- school’s president, in a series AP Biology, coached baseball studied at the University of ties and his passion for the pointment.” of communications with the and served on the Strategic Miami and American Inter- school. We know that he will Chisolm is the fi rst alum- school’s constituents on Mon- Planning committee and the Continental University. continue to take Salesian in a nus to be named principal of day, May 7 and Wednesday, Middle States re-accreditation Student and faculty reac- positive direction.” Salesian High School. He suc- May 8. committee. tion has been overwhelmingly Junior Carlos Bernal com- ceeds Fr. Richard Rosin SDB. BY FRANK VERNUCCIO the opposition campaign. chael Caputo, exploded in agency defi nitively sought to Frustration was expressed The target understandably Action anger at the Senate Intelli- prevent the election of can- by U.S. District Judge T.S. El- voices frustration—which is gence Committee, labelling didate Donald Trump. The lis III in his questioning of the promptly labelled as ‘obstruc- the Russian investigation a special counsel, Robert Muel- legal right of the Special Coun- tion,’ a wholly separate charge ‘witch hunt’ that has cost him ler, served as head of the FBI, sel team to pursue charges un- but a life line to keep the failed Association $125,000 in legal fees. and was succeeded by James related to Russian collusion investigation alive. Addition- A vigorous investigative Comey, who has also made against Paul Manafort. Mu- ally, The Special Counsel now process by a special counsel no secret of his animosity to eller’s move is seen by some seeks to fi nd individuals who corporation that has fi scal ties into the possible commission Trump. as an attempt to frighten and can provide any embarrass- to that nation’s government. of a crime is wholly appropri- If this investigation, under bankrupt Manfort as a way to ing facts about the target, This is known to investigators ate. But there are appropriate similar biased circumstances, get him to desperately agree to even those that are wholly un- because you pay by credit card parameters that must be ob- was taking place in another testify against the President, related to the charge that initi- and your records have been served. First, there must be nation, many if not most of even if that testimony is inac- ated the existence of the inves- subpoenaed by a diligent pros- dependable evidence that an those cheering on Robert Mu- curate, in an effort to preserve tigation. ecutor. The prosecutor accuses actual crime has been commit- eller’s actions would have no his freedom and his bank ac- Any individual, no matter you of being an unregistered ted. In the Russian Collusion hesitation in condemning it count from the crushing bur- how upstanding, can be made foreign agent providing as- case, this has not occurred. as a political show trial by one den of a trial. the subject of suspicion by a sistance to China. When con- All that has been unearthed is political faction against an- It’s important to under- determined prosecutor. Let’s fronted with this absurdity, that an unsubstantiated doc- other. stand how an individual may take, dear reader, you as an you tell, in anger, the inves- ument procured by the Clin- Many will never be con- be subjected to a ruinous pro- example. Suppose an acquain- tigator to go to Hell, and you ton campaign was presented vinced that Donald Trump is cess by a determined prosecu- tance of yours is the target of instruct your accountant, tax to a FISA court, which almost innocent. That is their right. tor even in the absence of an a so-far unsuccessful probe. preparer, and credit card com- always approves anything And it would be appropriate, underlying crime. The prosecutor wants you to pany not to comply with the placed before it by the FBI, upon their presentation of re- Assume that a prosecutor divulge something embarrass- investigation. As a result, you and the origin of that docu- liable, substantive evidence of is determined to disrupt the ing about him. You refuse; in- are charged with Obstruction. mented was not disclosed. On actual collusion, to initiate a life and career of a target, in deed, you may not know that You now face serious legal ex- top of that, this current FBI vigorous investigation, to be this case, the President of the any wrongdoing was ever penses and potential criminal leadership has very real and conducted by nonpartisan per- United States. However, after committed. So that prosecu- charges. However, you are qui- very signifi cant indications sonnel. That is not the current a year of intensive investiga- tor begins to dig into your life. etly informed, if you simply of bias, including the fact that case, which is based on biased tion by a team that has close He decides that you may be in- provide damning statements approximately $700,000 in and unreliable evidence that association to the President’s volved in a Chinese spy ring, about your acquaintance, all funds to the campaign of the underlies an investigation by political opposition, there which is totally untrue, but… this can go away, and what’s wife of former FBI deputy di- partisan personnel. is no evidence of the alleged You frequently order take- left of your life and money can rector, Andrew McCabe, was This analysis is neither ‘crime.’ Indeed, it now seems out from a Chinese restau- be preserved. provided by Clinton allies, pro nor anti-Trump. It is, how- that the whole basis of the case rant that is part of a chain of Recently, according to and clear evidence, includ- ever, staunchly in favor of the was based on nothing more stores that, unknown to you, published reports, a former ing emails, exist indicating concept of the fair and objec- than a document procured by is owned by a Beijing-based Trump campaign aide, Mi- that key fi gures within that tive administration of justice. 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Cardinal Spellman Block S Dinner & Awards Night The Cardinal Spellman High School community honored its athletes with an evening of awards and commendations at its Cardinal Spellman Block S Dinner and Awards Night on Saturday, May 12. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees included Joann McLaughlin, Class of 1979 Basketball and Joseph DeSimone, former Varsity Football coach. The Class of 2018 Senior Block S recipients proudly displayed their awards. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Inductee Joann McLaughlin (2nd from r) grcaiously accepted her award and bouquet from (l-r) Spell- man athletic directors Fred Opper and Jane Morris Spellman cheerleaders honored their late coach Michele Muccio. Photo by Fernando Justiniano and Spellman principal Daniel O’Keefe. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Inductee Joseph DeSimone (2nd from r) proudly accepted his awards from (l-r) Daniel O’Keefe, Fred Opper and Jane Morris. Spellman’s Girl’s Lacrosse are currently undefeated this year. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Photo by Fernando Justiniano BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 49 YOUNG KINGS AND QUEENS CHESS CLUB CELEBRATES MOM’S DAY The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club hosted a Pre-Mother’s Day Chess Tournament on Saturday, May 12 at the Edenwald Library. Romeo Davis (c), Young Kings and Queens Chess Club founder, con- gratulated second and fi rst place winners Christian Mighty (l) and The Young Kings and Queens Chess Club members and parents enjoyed a fun-fi lled day at the Edenwald Library. Christian Matos on their success. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co TRUMAN HS’S YOUTH SPEAKS CONFERENCE Harry S. Truman High School’s auditorium was fi lled with more than 600 youngsters attend- ing the 12th annual Youth Speaks conference on Wednesday, May 9 . Co-hosted by Council- man Andy King and the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program, the teens received insight on what it’s like to be proactive and civic-minded in their community and their school. KING HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH In honor of Mother’s Day, Councilman Andy King formally recognized local mothers at a ‘Mother’s Day Beauty and Brunch with JASA’ on Thursday, May 10 at Bay Eden Senior Center. King invited American Beauty School students to provide free manicures for seniors who also received JCPenney gift cards from the councilman and goody bags courtesy of Home- Councilman King (2nd from l) and his wife Neva Shillingford-King (c) presented the parents base Program. of 8-year-old Cellou Diallo with a Certifi cate of Resolution in memory of little Diallo who was Councilman King (c) presented local mothers with certifi cates of apprecation. fatally struck by a van last month. Photo courtesy of Councilman Andy King’s Offi ce Photo courtesy of Councilman Andy King’s Offi ce CRIME VICTIMS SUPPORT MOM’S DAY BINGOFEST Crime Victims Support Services of the North Bronx sponsored a Mother’s Day BingoFest! fundraiser to benefi t the program on Friday, May 4 at the Redwood Club. Mother and daughter team Jennifer (l) and Samantha Hangan had a great time at BingoFest! (l-r) Friends Linda, Nancy and Aleashia were ready to play. Photo by Laura Stone Photo by Laura Stone 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Jacobi Salutes Health Leaders At Spring Gala Jacobi Hospital toasted a few medical professionals at its annual Spring Gala awards ceremony on Thursday, May 10 at Villa Barone Manor. This year’s exemplary honorees were Sumir Sahgal, MD, Essen Health Care chief medical offi cer and founder; Maria Castaldi, MD, Jacobi Hospital Breast Service director and Jeannie Torres, RN, Jacobi Hospital Unit 4A head nurse. Honoree Jeannie Torres (front, 2nd from r) celebrated with her friends and fellow co-workers. Sumir Sahgal (l) was honored at the gala celebration. Photo by Edward Watkins Photo by Edward Watkins Jeannie Torres graciously accepted her Maria Castaldi happily accepted her Kim Mendez, NYC Health and Hospitals Corpora- award from Michael Minerva, Empress award from Michael Minerva. tion System chief nursing executive, with Chris- Ambulance Service president. Photo by Edward Watkins topher Mastromano, Jacobi CEO at the gala. Photo by Edward Watkins Photo by Edward Watkins Dr. Steven Safyer (back, 4th from r), Montefi ore Health System president, celebrated the evening with his colleagues. Photo by Edward Watkins BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 51 NYBG to receive Bronx Week Tourism Award The New York Botanical the equally intriguing CHI- Garden is a tremendous insti- word about the Botanical Gar- tages: Historic Homes & Gar- Garden will receive the 2018 HULY exhibition. In keeping tution, one that never fails to den and attract more than a dens of the Bronx. Bronx Week Tourism Award with the tradition of bring- represent our borough well million visitors each year to Bronx Week is a 10-day at the annual Bronx Ball on ing unique programming to to visitors from all over the this 127-year-old National His- borough-wide celebration of Saturday, May 19. The award, the Garden, NYBG will soon world. This Tourism Award is toric Landmark, many of them The Best of the Bronx. Nearly presented by The Bronx Tour- launch Georgia O’Keeffe: Vi- well deserved, and I look for- from throughout the country 50 events produced by the Of- ism Council each year during sions of Hawai’i, which is al- ward to celebrating the New and the world.” fi ce of the Bronx Borough Bronx Week, recognizes the ready enjoying buzz within York Botanical Garden and David Greco of Mike’s Deli President, the Bronx Overall achievements of an individual the community. its accomplishments at this received the 2015 Tourism Economic Development Cor- or institution toward further- NYBG plays a signifi cant year’s Bronx Ball,” said Bor- Award for his work in attract- poration, the Bronx Tourism ing the mission of making The role in many initiatives pro- ough President Ruben Diaz Jr. ing international visitors to Council, the Business Initia- Bronx a tourism destination. duced by BTC, such as the an- “The New York Botanical the burgeoning Arthur Av- tive Corporation of New York, The New York Botanical nual Tour de Bronx, the larg- Garden is proud to be an an- enue market as well as sup- and several other public and Garden is not only America’s est free cycling event in New chor institution in the Bronx porting the Tourism Council private-sector institutions premier living museum, but York State. “We have such a and we are extremely grateful by maintaining a BTC Visi- take place at various loca- its special exhibitions, sea- great relationship with the to The Bronx Tourism Coun- tor kiosk at the entrance of tions. sonal programs and engaging people at NYBG and part- cil for recognizing us with the market. The 2016 Tour- The festival culminates activities inspire visitors of ner with them on a variety this year’s Bronx Week Tour- ism Award went to the City with the induction of several every age and interest. In ad- of events,” said BTC’s execu- ism Award,” said Gregory Island Chamber of Commerce individuals to the Bronx Walk dition to their highly-antici- tive director, Olga Luz Tirado. Long, Chief executive offi cer for bringing thousands of visi- of Fame located on the historic pated annual Orchid Show and “They have assisted us with and The William C. Steere Sr tors to the nautical village on Grand Concourse. Holiday Train™ Show, NYBG hosting foreign delegations, president of NYBG. “We are their monthly Seaside Trolley The celebrity-studded also curates some of the most travel media and tourism also deeply appreciative of ev- Tours. The 2017 Award went Bronx Ball will be held on Sat- compelling exhibits. I trade groups. I am thrilled to erything that the Bronx Bor- to Wave Hill, a public garden urday, May 19 at Split Rock. n 2015, their Frida Kahlo give my good friends at NYBG ough President Ruben Diaz, and cultural center and one of To purchase tickets call the show enjoyed record-break- this award!” Jr., as well as everyone at NYC the stops on a tour designed Bronx Tourism Council at ing participation followed by ”The New York Botanical & Co., have done to spread the by BTC titled Mansions & Cot- (718) 590-3518. Young Israel of Pelham Parkway upcoming services Young Israel of Pelham down. Special prayers are There will be a collation af- South, and Congregation The topics will be posted Parkway Jewish Center Con- said, including the Yizkor ter the services in the Young Ohel Moshe Anshe Sfard, 2163 on our Facebook and web- gregation Ohel Moshe Anshe service in which the partici- Israel of Pelham Parkway Muliner Avenue, are hosting site, or call the offi ce (718) Sfard pants’ ancestors are remem- Jewish Center. a joint Jewish learning pro- 324-0630, 9-2, Monday thru Shavuot commemorates bered. The Yizkor service Saturday night, May 19 we gram. Join us, starting at 11 Thursday. the Jewish people receiv- will be held May 21, about also observe the custom of p.m. Saturday night May 19 Individual nighttime ing the Torah (the Ten Com- 10:30 a.m., in the Young Is- studying Jewish holy books at the Young Israel of Pelham learning will also take place mandments together with rael of Pelham Parkway Jew- and other Jewish topics the Parkway Jewish Center, 2190 at Ohel Moshe Anshe Sfard the Five Books of Moses) at ish Center and about 10 a.m. entire fi rst night of the holi- Muliner Avenue with Rabbis starting at 11:30 p.m. Both Mount Sinai after the Exodus in Ohel Moshe Anshe Sfard. day. Michael Macks and Yitzhak of these will be followed by a from Egypt. Shavuot begins Morning services will start Two of the oldest syna- Gross of the Young Israel of 5 a.m. sunrise morning ser- on Saturday evening, May 19 at 9 a.m. at the Young Israel gogues in the Pelham Park- Pelham Parkway Jewish Cen- vices Sunday at Congrega- at sundown, and continues of Pelham Parkway Jewish way area, the Young Israel ter, Rabbi Saaadia Pewzner tion Ohel Moshe Anshe Sfard. through Monday evening, Center and 8:30 a.m. in Cong. of Pelham Parkway Jewish of the Bronx Jewish Center Refreshments will be served. May 21, one hour after sun- Ohel Moshe Anshe Sfard. Center, 900 Pelham Parkway and others. Hope to see you there While our Throggs Neck set up teams of 4 or 5 in any monthly meetings. If you or ing community. Ready to be- Merchants Association column category - men’s teams, wom- another member/merchant come a TNMA member? Go to is focused on local business and en’s teams, family teams, busi- is interested in sponsoring our website, www.throggsneck- community events, we wanted ness teams, etc. Price is $50 per one of our meetings this year, merchants.com for more info to take a moment to honor all adult, $30 per child. We will please ask them to email info@ or download the membership of our mothers in our TNMA have food and drinks, trophies throggsneckmerchants.com or application at www.throggs- and Throgs Neck community. and food and refreshments. call Angela at (646) 657-1312. neckmerchants.com/member_ We appreciate all of your hard Please call Rocky at (917) 589- Not a member? Consider application.pdf. work and none of us would be 7258 or Gerri at (646) 334-0127 meeting. It’s is a great way to becoming a Throggs Neck Mer- Remember to put these other here without you. for more information. Team get your name out there. As a chant member. Our merchant upcoming events on your cal- Our next TNMA meeting spots are fi lling up fast so call sponsor, you will be allowed to association is one of the larg- endar: our annual golf outing will be held at Patricia’s of ASAP. give a brief presentation to our est in the Bronx. As a TNMA will be held at Split Rock Golf Tremont Avenue, 3883 E Trem- St. Joseph’s School for the members the night of the meet- member, your business will be Course on Thursday, July 19. ont Avenue on Wednesday, Deaf is hosting a Murder Mys- ing. We also waive our dinner featured on our website, your If you would like to play, please May 30 at 7 p.m. If you know of tery Dinner to help raise funds fee for sponsors and spotlight events and promotions will be speak to Gerri at our next meet- a merchant who is interested in for the St. Joseph’s Children’s your business in our meeting listed in our TNMA column ing. If you can’t play, consider joining the Throggs Neck Mer- Fund. Help solve the mystery announcements, in this col- in the Bronx Times and you sponsoring a hole to get your chants Association, please in- on Saturday, June 9 from 6 to umn for the month and via our can network with other mem- business on the green. vite them to our next meeting 10 p.m. Tickets are only $35 per social media. bers at any of our meetings and Contact Gerri to discuss de- as our guest. person. Our Facebook page alone, events. tails of sponsorship for our golf TNMA is hosting our fi rst Any merchants looking to which has over 1000 likes, is Join with their fellow mer- outing; and our annual Dinner Bowling Night Fundraiser on promote their business, prod- liked by members, non-mem- chants to develop special pro- Dance is on Thursday, October Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. ucts and services in Throggs bers and residents so your motions or projects designed to 25 at the Villa Barone Manor. at the Van Nest Lanes at 1756 Neck and neighboring areas, target audience goes further benefi t the entire commercial Get a free journal ad when you Bronxdale Avenue. You can consider sponsoring a TNMA than just the attendees of our strip, as well as the surround- buy a table. 52 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Festival Kingsbridge Heights Community Center welcomed the vernal season with a time honored neighborhood extravaganza. The highly anticipated Neighborhood Festival held on Saturday, May 5 at 3101 Kings- bridge Terrace celebrated the community served by KHCC with such family-friendly activities as gardening, face painting and games. Bronxites were treated to savory barbecue treats and live music performed by rapper/singer Kei-Landa and Uptown Vinyl Supreme’s DJ Sunny Sheeba. (top left) Second place Obstacle Course win- ner Haleigh Rojos proudly displays a pair of brand new Nike sneakers she won. Photo by Miriam Quin (bottom left) Daniel German and his mother Ana Garcia helped beautify their commu- nity’s garden. Photo by Miriam Quin (top right) Bharati Kemraj (c), Bharati Dance Academy founder, and her fellow dancers gave a crowd pleasing performance. Photo by Miriam Quin (bottom right) Young artist-in-the-making Michelle Zyhadlo worked on a vibrant mas- terpiece. Photo by Miriam Quin (below left) Nyla (l) and Nia Powell enjoyed some tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers at the festival. Photo by Miriam Quin (below right) Liah Garcia (l) and Ankelys Ta- varez enjoyed blowing bubbles together. Photo by Miriam Quin BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 53 Bronx Jewish Center to host Ice Cream Party Join the Bronx Jewish Cen- ing at 4 p.m. sharp to celebrate ing of the Torah . your family and friends to this come.RSVP to (718) 812-1701 or ter, located at 1969 Haight Ave- the holiday Of Shavout, which There will be a dairy buf- special event and hear the 10 email the offi ce at @bronxjew- nue, on Sunday, May 20, start- is the anniversary of the giv- fet and Ice Cream Party. Bring Commandments. All are wel- ishcenter.org. BY STEVEN GLOSSER She credits the PPNA for you may request that also and guez-Rosa gave the audience The Pelham Parkway lobbying for the soon-to-be Forestry will be dispatched to a 24 hour Parks phone, (646) Neighborhood Association dog run coming to Bronx that location. 613-1200 to call with any ques- held its monthly meeting Park East and Lydig Avenue Next came up the topic of tions, problems or concerns. on Tuesday, May 8 at Bronx next fall. She suggests check- barbecuing which is fi rst and The PPNA raised a serious House.We had two featured ing the NYC parks website for foremost in everyone’s mind issue with the two guests. The speakers, NYC Parks Com- various Summer in the Parks in the summer.Keep in mind PPNA is advocating for hav- missioner for the Bronx, Iris activities such as canoe rides that barbecuing in a city park ing signs on bike paths near Rodriguez-Rosa and Matt down the Bronx River and cutting down any trees. The is outlawed for the sole pur- children’s playgrounds such Doiron Parks and Recreation summer camps and free rec- decisions for tree removal pose of maintaining the beau- as the one in Bronx Park East manager Bronx Operations. reation centers for children. on private property are done tifi cation of the park. Des- and Lydig. It was very well attended with The subject was raised by the property owner. If it’s ignated barbecue areas in a We are requesting signs 50 community residents in at- about the many trees that on public property and a city park are clearly identifi ed to such as ’Children Playing’ or tendance. have been cut dow n on Pel ha m tree looks like it needs to be the public. Parks has a dozen ‘Watch for Children’ signs in Rodriguez-Rosa spoke Parkway South in the past 6 removed take a picture and ‘No Barbecuing’ signs ready the immediate area. Another about how she started her ca- to 8 months. Matt informed send it to the Parks Depart- to go up in the Pelham Park- prime example of how the reer in public service in the us that they are thoroughly ment or call 311 with an exact way area. They are clearly la- Pelham Parkway Neighbor- 1970s, fi rst in block and ten- inspected after a storm and location and they will arrive beled with a picture also and hood Association is looking ant and civic organizations are cut down if damaged or and decide to remove it. Re- will be very visible to the pub- out for the children in the and as a advocate for her diseased. His central forestry moving a tree on city prop- lic and community at large, community. community. She was widely team has a criteria by which erty yourself will result in a So there can be no disputing The next meeting will be known as the ‘voice’ for the the trees are rated on a scale heavy fi ne. that ‘you didn’t see the sign’. Tuesday, June 12 at 7:15 p.m. people. She dedicates time to of one to twelve, anything Matt next educated the au- If caught barbecuing there at Bronx House with two spe- organizations as a public ser- above a 9 is considered bad. dience on the subject of tree will be a heavy fi ne. This will cial guests lined up before the vant. She credits the people The items taken into con- stumps. There are close to 800 be enforced by the NYPD in summer recess. she works with saying you sideration are the overall tree stumps in Matt’s area addition to Parks. We are ad- We can always be reached are only as good as the dedi- health of the tree’s root sys- waiting to be ground down. vising the public to be very by email at pelhamparkway cated people you work with. tem, integrity of the tree and The stumps are removed cognizant of the barbecuing NA @gmail.com.Look us up She has much passion for ev- its risk to surrounding tar- by city contractors. The ad- regulations. and follow us on FaceBook erything she does and con- gets, before deciding whether dresses are collected into a There are currently 43 for all the happenings in the verts her passion to action not to take it down. If a tree is database by residents who are Park Enforcement offi cers neighborhood. The Pelham and credits civic organization taken down it will eventually call into 311 and report a loca- with 11 more coming shortly Parkway Neighborhood As- such as the PPNA for the hard be replaced with a fresh tree. tion to ground tree stumps. for a total of 54 with 32 as- sociation works around the work and dedication in keep- The planting spot is regis- The calls get registered and signed to the Bronx. They clock and year round to im- ing the Pelham Parkway com- tered and will be replaced. He assigned. Be very specifi c will be as mobile as possible prove the quality of life in Pel- munity one of the best in the and his team must meet with when calling in. If you would on scooters and sometimes ham Parkway.Get involved in entire Bronx. the community board before like a new tree in the old spot horses. Commissioner Rodri- your community. Its time. BY DOROTHEA POGGI cer and cricket enthusiasts Term Control Plan to limit would be a gift for all commut- This is an update as to what and the week day volunteers, the overfl ow of sewage into ers, visitors, meeting attend- we have been doing over in the Bronx Blue Angels Model Fly- Westchester Creek. The main ees, etc. Ferry Point section of Throggs ing Club, dog walkers, fi sher- change is the angle and height This additional transporta- Neck. men etc. of the ‘weir’ that controls the tion will also offer people from April 20, the 60 volunteers On Thursday, June 28 from allowed fl ow. This is a great other boroughs access to our that came from Pelham Lab 4 p.m. at 550 Balcolm Avenue, protection for the waterway restaurants, medical facilities High School (on the Lehman Ferry Point Playground, there and the affect it will have on and parks. Instead of limiting HS campus) were very enthu- will be the fi rst Free Puppet- request for graffi ti removal on the East River as well. the clientele to the basic Bronx siastic and well-mannered as mobile Show offered by City their back wall. There was a The Unionport Bridge con- residents, people can hop on a they cleaned the waterfront Parks, (through Partnerships very disturbing mass of graf- struction is moving along with ferry and land at Ferry Point and spent some time in the for Parks) all welcome This is a fi ti visible from the Unionport backups at times. The Whit- and take an Uber to Hutch fresh air. Thank you to Pepsi good day to visit the new park Bridge as you drove towards estone Cinema has been re- Metro doctors, City Island, the for the bottled water and to and check it out. I will be there Throggs Neck. sold for a huge 2-story, ‘last Throggs Neck restaurants, etc. Ferry Point Community Ad- if you want a tour. Call (917) As co-founder of Bronx mile’ e-commerce transporta- The Q44 and the Q50 should be vocates for the snacks. Our 741-2768 for school posters. Animal Shelter Endeavor tion facility. The Hutchinson extended to service this asset thanks also go out to the Part- Trump Golf Links at Ferry B.A.S.E. I would like you to River - Westchester Avenue by traveling in a loop under nerships for Parks (Ismael Point is near completion of stop in to support the ULURP overpass is still in progress. the bridge and back to Lafay- Guzman) for the gloves, T- their permanent Clubhouse. It of the much anticipated Bronx Traffi c lights are being added ette Avenue before entering shirts and bags. looks amazing. The waterfront shelter, Thursday, May 24, 7:30 throughout the Throggs Neck the bridge to Queens. These Friday, June 8 at noon is restaurant at this golf course p.m. in Co-op City Room 31 area. buses start at West Farms and the new date (previously May is doing well and offering (Community Board 10 Hous- Thanks to Councilman end at Co-op City and have 10) for the NYC Parks Depart- amazing views with fi ne food, ing & Zoning Committee). It Mark Gjonaj and the rest of stops along the Pelham Bay #6 ment Ribbon Cutting for the fair prices without the traffi c is an opportunity for you and the City Council, NYC Ferry train line. opening of the restroom at and congestion of going to City likewise thinkers to show your will get $300 million to double Our informal meetings Ferry Point Park. Island. I am looking forward support for the animal shelter its fl eet. That includes Ferry have ended for the summer but This project must be the to enjoying a girlfriend lunch and speed the process along. Point Park as a future stop. we will touch base at the July perfect example of ‘Better late there soon. The Eastchester Road That is great news for all res- 4th annual ‘members and in- than never’. We all appreciate Thank you to Ciminello Sewer Project also has to do idents of the east Bronx. A vite only’ BBQ at 4 p.m. at 716 the much needed restroom for Properties and Lumber Liqui- with Ferry Point in the re- 15-minute ride to Manhattan Brush Avenue. Call (917) 741- the thousands of weekend soc- dators for responding to our spect that it is part of the Long at the same cost as a train fare 2768. 54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR MICHELE MUCCIO MEMORIAL TRUST FUNDRAISER Friends and family of the late Cardinal Spellman High School cheerleading coach Michele Muccio held a Sunday Funday event on Sunday, May 6 to raise money for a Michele Muccio Memo- rial Trust Fund at International Caterers. The trust fund will provide continuous support for the education of her children Nikki, Francesca and Daniela. (l-r) Cardinal Spellman High School cheerleaders Gabby Rivera, Baylee O’Donell, Taylor Sa- Muccio’s friends helped make her memorial fundraiser an incredible success. glimbeni and Antoria Paturzo volunteered their time at the fundraiser. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co OLA STUDENTS ENJOY SCIENCE MUSEUM Our Lady of the Assumption School fi fth through eighth grade students hosted their school’s annual interactive Science Museum event on Tuesday, May 8 inside the school gymnasium. Students and teachers enjoyed learning more about such topics as how recycling helps the environment, ocean ecology, genetics, the effects of gases and the principles of propulsion and the principles of geology. Suzanna Malshyti created butterfl ies from Principal John Paul Barnaba (l), Victoria Franek (c), Fr. Sebastian (r) and the OLA Science Councilors. recycled materials. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co SALAMANCA APPEARS ON ‘BRONXTALK’ Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined Gary Axelbank, host of BronxNet’s ‘BronxTalk,’ for a 30-minute conversation on a wide ar- ray of topics including the state of jails in the south Bronx, NYCHA, new developments in the borough and his fi rst few months as Land Use chairman. Councilman Salamanca (r) and Gary Axel- bank had an insightful discussion on Bronx- Talk. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 55 HERNANDEZ NAMED SALAMANCA HONORS GRAMMY WINNER Councilman Rafael Salamanca recently honored Grammy Award-winning P.S. 48 music teacher Melissa Salguero at City Hall NURSE OF DISTINCTION for her incredible accomplishments, commitment to students and inspiring future generations of artists. Evelin Hernandez, RN, staff nurse at the Wakefi eld Division of Montefi ore Medical Center was recently awarded the 2018 Nurse of Distinction award by 1199SEIU and the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York. Grammy Award-winning P.S. 48 teacher Melissa Salguero (c) graciously accepted her City Council Proclamation at City Hall. Photo courtesy of City Hall SALAMANCA CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY In honor of Mother’s Day, Councilman Rafael Salamanca visited all of the senior centers in his district, bringing a cake for a celebration. Evelin Hernandez graciously accepted her award, fl owers and cards at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of Montefi ore Health System CROTONA PARK PETS RECEIVE FREE VACCINES Councilman Salamanca (c) and local mothers enjoyed some tasty cake at the celebration. On Sunday, May 6, the NYC Department of Health, ASPCA, Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, NYC Parks, and Animal Care Centers of NYC hosted a free vaccine clinic for the ar- ea’s pet cats and dogs at the Crotona Park Pool House. Vac- cines include rabies and distemper shots and dog licenses COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ-ROSA AT PPNA MEETING were also available for purchase. Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa was the guest speaker for the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8 at Bronx House. This puppy was not excited to recieve her rabies vaccine. Bronx Parks Commissioner Rodriguez-Rosa (c) led an insightful discussion about the borough’s many parks. Photo courtesy of ASPCA Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR JONES NAMED WOMAN R.A.I.N. BOSTON SECOR HOLDS MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION R.A.I.N. Boston Secor Senior Center rolled out the red carpet for its inaugural Mother’s Day Award Ceremony on Thursday, OF DISTINCTION May 10 at 3540 Bivona Street. The fun-fi lled extravaganza featured a fashion runway, delicious food and drink, raffl es, live Senator Gustavo Rivera honored Tiesha Jones at the NYS music and dancing and a Best Outfi t Contest. Senate’s 20th annual Women of Distinction Celebration on Tuesday, May 7. Jones has worked with Rivera’s offi ce to help improve the health and safety of Baily Houses, a NYCHA building in the senator’s district where she serves as the Resident Council president. Iris Bonhomme (l) and Maxine Lothian R.A.I.N. Boston Secor Senior Center director Iris Bonhomme (front, c) celebrated wished everyone a Happy Mother’s with the runway contestants. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Day. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co ST. BARNABAS HONORED BY GOV. CUOMO Governor Cuomo’s offi ce presented St. Barnabas Hospital a proclamation recognizing its life-saving service during National Nurses Week. Senator Rivera (r) thanked Jones for her dedicated service to the community. Photo courtesy of Senator Gustavo Rivera’s Offi ce SALAMANCA Sophia Zayas (4th from l), Governor Cuomor’s Bronx representative, issued a proclamation to Robert Church (c), SBH chief SUPPORTS ELDERS nursing offi cer, during National Nurses Week, surrounded by hospital administrators and nursing leaders. Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas Hospital Councilman Rafael Salamanca met with Neighborhood Self- Help By Older Persons Project, Inc. in support of Aging Ad- vocacy Day hosted by LiveOn NY. LUIS SEPULVEDA SWORN IN AS SENATOR With his wife Elizabeth, young son Luis Enrique and son Julian joining him in the Senate chamber in Albany, Luis Sepulveda was offi cially sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday, April 30 as the new senator for the 32nd District. Salamanca (c) reiterated his continued support for seniors, protecting programming and bringing in more affordable housing for seniors, including the recently approved 1490 Southern Boulevard development. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce Senator Sepulveda (l) took the oath of offi ce inside the Senate chamber. Photo by Bob Kappstatter BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 57 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 as and by the name of Naila Mureed SMITH; et al; Defendant(s) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE which she is authorized to assume and LEGAL NOTICE Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): she shall hereafter be known by no ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, NOTICE OF FORMATION of e1027 Notice of Formation of VAC REALTY other name. NOTICE OF SALE P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with GROUP LLC, a domestic Limited SUPREME COURT: BRONX Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on Liability Company (LLC). Articles of LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure 4/30/2018. Office location: Bronx Organization filed with Secretary of US BANK TRUST NA AS TRUSTEE and sale granted herein on or about County. SSNY has been designated as State on 4/24/18. NY Office location: FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC April 2, 2018, I will sell at Public Auction agent upon whom process against it BRONX County. Secretary of State is TRUST; Plaintiff(s) to the highest bidder at The Bronx may be served. The Post Offi ce address designated as agent upon whom AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, vs. LEMONT HASKINS; et al; BRONX County. USROF IV LEGAL County Courthouse, 851 Grand to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of process against the LLC may be served. Defendant(s) Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New any process against the LLC served Secretary of State shall mail a copy of TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL York. upon him/her is c/o Kamerman, 1700 any process against the LLC served ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, On June 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Broadway, 42nd Fl., NY, NY 10019. The upon to VAC Realty Group LLC, 3739 TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, -against- P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, LUSKY E. ABHIVA A/K/A LUSKY Premises known as 3326 HONE principal business address of the LLC is White Plains Road, Bronx NY 10467. Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469-3710 2417 Third Ave., Bronx, NY 10451. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ABHIVA; NOSAKHARE EBOHON; Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure NEW YORK CITY ENVIRONMENTAL Block: 4638 Lot: 18 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. and sale granted herein on or about ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel CONTROL BOARD; MORTGAGE June 28, 2017, I will sell at Public LEGAL NOTICE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION of land, with the buildings and Auction to the highest bidder at The improvements thereon erected, situate, LEGAL NOTICE SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, SEMPLWAY, LLC Art. of Org. Filed A NOMINEE FOR THE CIT lying and being in the Borough and 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New County of Bronx, City and State of New Notice of Formation of IBC Sec. of State of NY 3/7/2018. Off. Loc.: GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC York. York CLEANING LLC. Articles of Bronx Co. SSNY designated as agent (NY); JACKLYN OWUSU; THOMAS On June 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. As more particularly described in the Organization filed with Secretary of upon whom process against it may be JOHNSON, Index No. 381313/2012. Premises known as 2242 CEDAR judgment of foreclosure and sale. State on (date). NY Office location: served. SSNY to mail copy of process to Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure AVE, BRONX, NY 10468 Sold subject to all of the terms and BRONX County. Secretary of State is The LLC, 982 Leggett Ave., Apt 4A, and Sale duly dated, June 6, 2017 and Block: 3234 Lot: 2 conditions contained in said judgment designated as agent upon whom Bronx, NY 10455. Purpose: Any lawful entered with the Bronx County Clerk on ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel and terms of sale. process against the LLC may be served. act or activity. June 7, 2017, Brian P. Nelson, Esq., the of land, with the buildings and Approximate amount of judgment Secretary of Stte shall mail a copy of Appointed Referee, will sell the improvements thereon erected, situate, $283,616.65 plus interest and costs. any process against the LLC served premises known as 2104 Lacombe lying and being in the Borough of the INDEX NO. 32840/2016E upon to KISWEND SIDA A TRAORE LEGAL NOTICE Avenue, Bronx, New York 10473 at Bronx, County of Bronx, City and State Mark F. Bernstein, Esq., Referee 820 EAST 178TH 1FL BRONX, public auction at the Bronx County of New York. NY10460. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice is hereby given that a license, Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, As more particularly described in the number OP 1308894 for On Premises Room 600, Bronx, New York 10451, on judgment of foreclosure and sale. Liquor. Has been applied for by the June 4, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. All that Sold subject to all of the terms and LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE undersigned to sell Liquor at retail in a certain plot, piece or parcel of land, conditions contained in said judgment Restaurant Under the Alcoholic situate, lying and being in the Borough and terms of sale. NOTICE OF SALE Notice of formation of JV Luxury, Beverage Control Law at A1&J1 and County of Bronx, City and State of Approximate amount of judgment SUPREME COURT: BRONX LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with Restaurant Inc. 5977 Broadway Bronx New York known as Block: 3508; Lot: 32 $215,330.25 plus interest and costs. COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Secretary of State of New York on NY 10471. For On Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of INDEX NO. 35773/2015E Pltf. vs. FRANZ WARREN, et al, Defts. January 02, 2018. Office Location: Consumption. fi led Judgment, Index No. 381313/2012. Victor E. Negron, Esq., Referee Index #10-380558. Pursuant to judg- Bronx County. Secretary of State is A1 & J1 RESTAURANT INC. The approximate amount of judgment is ment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. designated as agent upon who process $513,660.46 plus interest and costs. 12, 2017, I will sell at public auction at against the LLC may be served. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 Broad the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Secretary of State shall mail a copy of LEGAL NOTICE Street, Suite 501, New York, New York LEGAL NOTICE Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, any process against the LLC service to 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. NY on June 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. C/O 1489 Boston Road, Bronx, NY Notice is hereby given that an Order NOTICE OF SALE k/a 2584 Briggs Ave., Bronx, NY 10458 10460. Purpose: Any lawful activity. entered by Supreme Court, Bronx LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT: BRONX a/k/a Block 3293, Lot 33. Approx. amt. County, State of New York, on the 3rd COUNTY of judgment is $649,756.03 plus costs day of May, 2018, bearing Index NOTICE OF SALE FREEDOM MORTGAGE and interest. Sold subject to terms and LEGAL NOTICE Number 24981/2018 a copy of which SUPREME COURT: BRONX CORPORATION; Plaintiff(s) conditions of fi led judgment and terms of may be examined at the Offi ce of the COUNTY. PENNYMAC CORP., Pltf. vs. VICTOR ORTEGA; et al; sale. MARK BERNSTEIN, Referee. Notice of Formation of PGF County Clerk, County of Bronx, located vs. ALEXANDER S. NEAR, et al, Defts. Defendant(s) FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEIS- INVESTING UNLIMITED LLC. Articles at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New Index #35175/2014E. Pursuant to Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): MAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., of Organization filed with Secretary of York 10451, in the Record Room, grants judgment of foreclosure and sale dated ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, 53 Gibson St., Bay Shore, NY 11706. State of New York on December 18, me the right to assume the name of May 11, 2017, I will sell at public auction P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, File No. 35714. #94518 2017. Office location: Bronx County. Mohammad Asif Langrial. My address is at the Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Secretary of State is designated as 2144 Bronx Park East, Apt. 5E, Bronx, 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure LEGAL NOTICE agent upon who process against the New York 10462. My date of birth is on June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a and sale granted herein on or about LLC may be served. Secretary of State October 10, 1972. The place of my birth 949 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a May 16, 2017, I will sell at Public shall mail a copy of any process against is Pakistan. My present name is Auction to the highest bidder at The NOTICE OF SALE Block 4868, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of SUPREME COURT: BRONX the LLC to C/O 221A Betts Avenue, Muhammad Asif Langrial a/k/a judgment is $433,849.39 plus costs and Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Bronx, NY 10473. Purpose: Any lawful Mohammad Asif Langrial a/k/a Asif 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY COUNTY interest. Sold subject to terms and SELENE FINANCE LP; Plaintiff(s) activity. Chaudry a/k/a Asif Chaudhry a/k/a Asif conditions of fi led judgment and terms of 10451. Choudhry a/k/a Asif Sarfraz. On June 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. vs. JOSE HERNANDEZ; et al; sale. VERONICA GUERRERO, Defendant(s) Referee. FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS Premises known as 2788 MARION LEGAL NOTICE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10458 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. For ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, LEGAL NOTICE Pltf., 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY. Block: 3283 Lot: 75 Notice of Formation of Tillmon ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, File No. 64369 - #94622 Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Behavioral Health Services LLC. Articles Notice is hereby given that an Order of land, with the buildings and of Organization filed with Secretary of improvements thereon erected, situate, Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure entered by Supreme Court, Bronx and sale granted herein on or about State on 3/15/2018. NY Offi ce location: County, State of New York, on the 4th LEGAL NOTICE lying and being in the County of Bronx, BRONX County. Secretary of State is City and State of New York. May 11, 2017, I will sell at Public day of May, 2018, bearing Index No. Auction to the highest bidder at The designated as agent upon whom 24982/2018 a copy of which may be NOTICE OF SALE As more particularly described in the process against the LLC may be served. SUPREME COURT: BRONX judgment of foreclosure and sale. Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, examined at the office of the County 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY Secretary of State shall mail a copy of Clerk, County of Bronx, located at 851 COUNTY. MIDFIRST BANK, Pltf. vs. Sold subject to all of the terms and any process against the LLC served KATASHA R. ARTIS, et al, Defts. Index conditions contained in said judgment 10451. Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York On June 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm. upon to Tillmon Behavioral Health 10451, in the Record Room, grants me #32334/2017E. Pursuant to judgment of and terms of sale. Services LLC, 140 Erdman Place, foreclosure and sale dated March 28, Approximate amount of judgment Premises known as 580 EAST the right, to assume the name of Naila 166TH STREET, BRONX, NY 10456 Bronx, NY 10475. Purpose: Any lawful Mureed. My address is 2144 Bronx Park 2018, I will sell at public auction at the $374,109.11 plus interest and costs. activity. Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. 600, INDEX NO. 35373/2015E Block: 2607 Lot: 58 East, Apt. 5E, Bronx, New York 10462. All that certain plot, piece or parcel My date of birth is August 07, 1979. The 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Arnold Spiegel, Esq., Referee June 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 67 of land, situate, lying and being in the place of my birth is Pakistan. My present Borough and County of Bronx, City and name is Naila Mureed a/k/a Naila Murid West 164th Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a LEGAL NOTICE Block 2508, Lot 49. Approx. amt. of State of New York. a/k/a Naila Murred. Affidavit of As more particularly described in the publication thereto to be filed in the judgment is $386,218.51 plus costs and LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an on- interest. Sold subject to terms and judgment of foreclosure and sale. Offi ce of the Clerk of the Court within 90 Sold subject to all of the terms and premise license, #TBA has been applied days after the date of fi ling and entering conditions of fi led judgment and terms of NOTICE OF SALE for by Bella Notte Riverdale Inc d/b/a sale. LARRY ALFONSO ARIAS, SUPREME COURT: BRONX conditions contained in said judgment of this order, and ordered, that upon and terms of sale. Bella Notte to sell beer, wine and liquor compliance with the provisions hereof, Referee. FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS COUNTY at retail in an on premises WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. For OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Approximate amount of judgment the Petitioner, Naila Mureed a/k/a Naila $774,133.45 plus interest and costs. establishment. For on premises Murid a/k/a Naila Murred shall be known Pltf., 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY. Plaintiff(s) consumption under the ABC law at 3524 File No. 84710 - #94660 vs. CARLTON SMITH AS HEIR AT INDEX NO. 35488/2015E Johnson Avenue Bronx NY 10463. LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CARL Alberto Torres, Esq., Referee 58 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR ‘BE READY BE SAFE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR HELD Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Bronx Alumnae Chapter and Pelham Gardens Middle School hosted a ‘Be Ready Be Safe Emergency Preparedness Fair’ on Saturday, May 12. Sponsored by the FDNY, the event featured Emergency Preparedness plans and workshops on home fi re safety and evacuation plans, emergency action plans, fi re protection plans, self-defense, building healthy relationships, immigration, IDNYC and legal services. Event organizers Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcomed ev- Dress For Success showed the teens how to present themselves in a proper way. eryone to the fair. Photo by Fernando Justiniano Photo by Fernando Justiniano TORRES AT WURZWEILER COMMENCEMENT PA JAMES SPEAKS AT VNNA MEETING Councilman Ritchie Torres served as the keynote speaker at Yeshiva University’s 60th an- Public Advocate Letitia James was the guest speaker at the Van Nest Neighborhood Alli- nual Wurzweiler School of Social Work’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 8 at ance’s monthly meeting on Monday, May 7 at the Msgr. Fiorentino Apartments. Zysman Hall’s Lamport Auditorium. (back, l-r) Forhad Rahman; NCO police offi cer Cannova; Public Advocate James; Forhad Rah- Councilman Torres (c) delivered a stirring speech at this year’s commencement ceremony. man; Bob Nolan, VNNA senior advisor; Joseph McManus, (front, l-r) John Messenger, VNNA Photo courtesy of Yeshiva University treasurer and Bernadette Ferrara, VNNA president. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co HOLY FAMILY STUDENTS ENJOY STAR WARS DAY SIGNING Holy Family School students celebrated Star Wars Day on Friday, May 4 by dressing in ‘Star Wars’ attire. DAY FOR JAYLENE BROWN Jaylene Brown celebrated her signing day on Tues- day, May 8. Brown is the fi fth Division 1 Signee in the last four years from Monsignor Scanlan High School. Jaylene Brown (c) was all smiles on her signing day. Photo courtesy of Monsignor The Force was strong with Holy Family School students and their teachers! Scanlan High School Photo courtesy of Holy Family School BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 59 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as will be sold subject to provisions of the LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 4816 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, New York. aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and MICHAEL H. MAIZES, ESQ., Block 5119 Lot 87. Sale; Index # 32068/2015E. Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME All that certain plot, piece or parcel Lorraine Corsa, Esq., Referee. for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, SUPREME COURT: BRONX COURT BRONX COUNTY of land, situate, lying and being in the McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., Melville, NY 11747 COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Borough and County of Bronx, City and 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New For sale information, please visit U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against State of New York. Approximate Amount Rochelle, NY 10801 www.auction.com or call ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RICHARD BARBA A/K/A RICHARD of Judgment is $415,008.60 plus Dated: 4/17/2018 File Number: (800) 280-2832. TERWIN MORTGAGE TRUST A. BARBA, et al Defendants interest and costs. Premises will be sold 66-8652 BGM Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for 2005-8HE, ASSET-BACKED Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8HE; Crane, LLP 28 East Main Street Suite Index No 380837/2012. Cash will not be Melville, NY 11747 Plaintiff(s) 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) accepted at the sale. LEGAL NOTICE vs. IONNIE DIXON; et al; for Plaintiff (s). Joyce D. Randazzo, Esq., Referee Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of 2296-000488 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 2, NOTICE OF SALE LEGAL NOTICE ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF BRONX NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, highest bidder at the Bronx County LEGAL NOTICE COURT COUNTY OF BRONX HSBC Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure Concourse, Bronx, New York on any NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO and sale granted herein on or about Monday except holidays on June 4, COURT BRONX COUNTY Against ..Index No.: 380018/2015 ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, February 27, 2018, I will sell at Public 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- Auction to the highest bidder at The 2666 Miles Avenue, Unit P1, Bronx, NY TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON LUIS GONZALEZ, EUSEBIA M. PENA, ET AL., THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand 10465. Block 5598 MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-AR10, Plaintiff AGAINST RAYNA Concourse, Room 711, Bronx, NY Lot 1048. All that certain plot, piece 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of HEWITT, DENISE SPENCE-HEWITT, 10451. or parcel of land with the buildings THROUGH CERTIFICATES, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a On June 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm. thereon erected, situate, lying and being Plaintiff against Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 3/29/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly Premises known as 1200 EAST in the Borough and County of Bronx, MARLENE LANGLEY, et al dated October 28, 2015 I, the 233RD STREET, BRONX, NY 10466 City and State of New York. Defendants will sell at public auction at the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand undersigned Referee will sell at public Block: 04934 Lot: 0051 Approximate Amount of Judgment is Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, auction at the Bronx County All that certain plot, piece or parcel $334,142.27 plus interest and costs. Komosinski & Manfro, LLP 565 Taxter Concourse, Bronx, NY on 6/11/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 1640 Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, of land, with the buildings and Premises will be sold subject to Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Room 711, Bronx, on June 18, 2018 at improvements thereon erected, situate, provisions of filed Judgment Index No Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Colden Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, and described as follows: 2:00PM, premises known as 3533 lying and being in the Borough and 35165/2015E. Pursuant to a Judgment of MICKLE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469. County of Bronx, City and State of New Daniel A Padernecht, Esq., Referee Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 9, ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and All that certain plot piece or parcel of York. FSLNC105 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the land, with the buildings and As more particularly described in the highest bidder at the Bronx County improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Borough of Bronx, improvements erected, situate, lying and judgment of foreclosure and sale. Courthouse, Room 711 at 851 Grand being in the Borough and County of Sold subject to all of the terms and LEGAL NOTICE Concourse, Bronx, New York on any County of Bronx, City and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of Bronx, City and State of New York, conditions contained in said judgment Monday except holidays on June 18, BLOCK 4726, LOT 119. Approximate and terms of sale. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as the Bronx County Treasurer as Block COURT BRONX COUNTY 4098 Lot 52 amount of judgment $612,540.88 plus Approximate amount of judgment 1473 Hicks St., Bronx, New York. Block interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed $454,949.48 plus interest and costs. FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff 4725 Lot 27. All that certain plot, piece The approximate amount of the against TROY O’DONOGHUE, et al current Judgment lien is $605,239.83 funds payable to the referee will be INDEX NO. 35123/2015E or parcel of land, situate, lying and being accepted as deposit. Premises will be James U. Notice, Esq., Referee Defendants in the Borough and County of Bronx, plus interest and costs. The premises Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & will be sold subject to provisions of the sold subject to provisions of filed City and State of New York. Judgment for Index# 381187/13. Patrick Crane, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite Approximate Amount of Judgment is aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) Sale; Index # 380018/2015. Joseph Wynne, Esq., Referee Gross $710,383.96 plus interest and costs. Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 for Plaintiff (s). Premises will be sold subject to If the sale is set aside for any Pursuant to a Judgment of reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, provisions of filed Judgment Index No NY 14221 53908 Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 18, 380695/12. Cash will not be accepted at be entitled only to a return of the deposit LEGAL NOTICE 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the the sale. paid. The Purchaser shall have no highest bidder at the Bronx County Laura C. Browne, Esq., Referee further recourse against the Mortgagor, NOTICE OF SALE Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand 10706 the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s SUPREME COURT: BRONX Concourse, Bronx, New York on any attorney. COUNTY Monday except holidays on June 18, Heddyeh P. Broumand, Esq., LEGAL NOTICE HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as LEGAL NOTICE Referee. ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR 2572 Pearsall Avenue, Bronx, NY Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES 10469. Block 4463 Lot 112. All that NOTICE OF SALE Business Park Drive, Suite 110, NOTICE OF SALE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET- certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Armonk, NY 10504 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF BACKED PASS-THROUGH the buildings and improvements thereon BRONX Dated: 4/30/2018 BRONX, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-PA3; erected, situate, lying and being in the U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS GNS AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON Plaintiff(s) Borough and County of Bronx, City and TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES vs. SANTOS D. ROBLES; et al; State of New York. Approximate Amount PARTICIPATION TRUST, 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- Defendant(s) of Judgment is $523,628.10 plus Plaintiff(s), LEGAL NOTICE THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): interest and costs. Premises will be sold Against vs. JERRY NUAMAH; PATRICIA KISSI; ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, subject to provisions of fi led Judgment ..Index No.: 32068/2015E NOTICE OF SALE ALEXANDER KISSI, ET AL., P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Index No 380004/2011. CAROLYN STEWART, ET AL., SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF Defendant(s). Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Edward S. Zizmor, Esq., Referee Defendant(s). BRONX Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure FLFNC019 Pursuant to a Judgment of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on and sale granted herein on or about Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in AGAINST November 27, 2015, I, the undersigned April 11, 2018, I will sell at Public the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on ARNULFO BARRERA, EDGAR Referee will sell at public auction at the Auction to the highest bidder at the LEGAL NOTICE 4/5/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, ZAPATA, et al. Defendant(s) Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, Bronx County Courthouse, room 600, will sell at public auction at the Bronx Pursuant to a judgment of 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME County Courthouse, 851 Grand foreclosure and sale duly entered June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises On June 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm. COURT BRONX COUNTY Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on December 27, 2017 known as 716 East 224th Street, Bronx, Premises known as 302 BOLTON WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND 6/4/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known I the undersigned Referee will sell at NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10473-3028 SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS as 1591 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, public auction at the Bronx County of land, with the buildings and Block: 3474 Lot: 56 CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS NY 10462, and described as follows: Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, improvements thereon erected, situate, ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Room 600, Bronx, NY on June 4, 2018 lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, of land, with the buildings and AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, of land, with the buildings and at 2:00 PM premises known as 1762 County of Bronx, City and State of New improvements thereon erected, situate, Plaintiff against improvements thereon erected, situate, MONROE AVENUE, BRONX, NY York, Block 4837 and Lot 55. lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, CHUKWUDI ONOVO, et al lying and being a part of the Parkchester 10458 AKA 1762 MONROE AVENUE, Approximate amount of judgment is City and State of New York. Defendants North Condominium, designated as Unit BRONX, NY 10457 $590,517.41 plus interest and costs. As more particularly described in the Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, No.: 51 in the City of New York, County All that certain plot piece or parcel of Premises will be sold subject to judgment of foreclosure and sale. Komosinski & Manfro, LLP 565 Taxter of Bronx, State of New York, and land, with the buildings and provisions of filed Judgment Index # Sold subject to all of the terms and Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 designated on the tax maps of the Bronx improvements thereon erected, situate, 381152/09. conditions contained in said judgment Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). County Treasurer as Block 3944 and Lot lying and being in the Borough and Lawrence J. Sheehan, Esq., Referee and terms of sale. Pursuant to a Judgment of 4019, together with an undivided County of Bronx, City and State of New Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Approximate amount of judgment Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 17, .0290% interest in the common York. Block 2798 and Lot 19 LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, $735,946.27 plus interest and costs. 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the elements. Approximate amount of judgment Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for INDEX NO. 35430/2013E highest bidder at the Bronx County The approximate amount of the $562,522.31 plus interest and costs. Plaintiff Lorraine Coyle, Esq., Referee Courthouse, Room 711 at 851 Grand current Judgment lien is $146,064.94 Premises will be sold subject to Cash will not be accepted. Concourse, Bronx, New York on any plus interest and costs. The premises provisions of filed Judgment. Index Monday except holidays on June 18, #35191/2014E 60 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Wave Hill upcoming programs Upcoming Wave Hill schedule: relationship between birds and their Saturday, May 26; Sunday, May 27: habitats—from the role birds play in Family Art Project: At Home in the propagating plants to changes in how Sky: With watercolor brush in hand, natural and built environments affect fi nd a place to perch and view the vis- migration patterns. Artists working tas unique to Wave Hill. What do you in photography, video, artist books, see fl ying off into the wild blue yon- wall painting, installation, drawing der? Experiment with the scale of and sound include Tatiana Arocha, birds near and far, and with brushy, at- Tanya Chaly, Marna Chester, Nina mospheric strokes in our outdoor sky- Katchadourian, Paula McCartney, painting project. Rain or shine! Free, Jeff Mertz, Peter Morgan, Sarah Nich- and admission to the grounds is free olls, James Proseck, Jenna Spevek and until noon. Fred Tomaselli. In the Sunroom Proj- Saturday, May 26; Sunday, May 27; ect Space, Austin Ballard: Rumors is Monday, May 28; Tuesday, May 29: Gar- on view. Fabricating furniture using den Highlights Walk: Join a Wave Hill cane webbing and epoxy clay, Austin Wave Hill Family Art Project, At Home in the Sky. Photo courtesy of Wave Hill Garden guide for an hour-long tour of Ballard constructs an immersive do- seasonal garden highlights. Free, and mestic setting. Intended as functional admission to the grounds is free until sculpture, the forms are reminiscent sculpture parks. Explore its 500 acres Lunch on your own at the Storm King noon. of Victorian furniture and recall Wave of rolling hills, verdant fi elds and Café, then visit a local sculptor’s stu- Saturday, May 26; Tuesday, May Hill’s history as a private home. 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MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as BRONX, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND County of Kings, State of New York, BRONX, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Premises will be sold subject to Servicing Agent for CHRISTIANA THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Block 4555, Lot 26. Approximate NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY provisions of filed Judgment Index # TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND amount of Judgment is $624,786.92, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE 380100/2013. SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff, vs. MALCOLM plus interest and costs. Premises will be RMAC REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2009-3, Harold B. Beeler, Esq., Referee Trustee for Knoxville 2012 Trust, BEST, Defendant(s). sold subject to provisions of filed Plaintiff, vs. JEAN E. BENNETT A/K/A Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Plaintiff AGAINST LOUISE MELVIN, Pursuant to a Judgment of Judgment and Terms of Sale - Index JEAN BENNETT, ET AL., Defendant(s). LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, LILIETH HECTOR, et al., Defendant(s) Foreclosure and Sale dated April 13, Number: 35220-2014E Pursuant to a Judgment of Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 2018 and entered on April 18, 2018, I, Joyce D. Randazzo, Referee Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on Plaintiff and Sale duly dated 9-27-2017 I, the the undersigned Referee will sell at Feinstein & Naishtut, LLP, 211 South November 02, 2016, and an Order Cash will not be accepted. undersigned Referee will sell at public public auction at the Bronx County Ridge Street, Rye Brook NY 10573, Appointing Successor Referee duly fi led Attorneys for Plaintiffs. auction at the Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand on April 10, 2018, I, the undersigned Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, LEGAL NOTICE Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 18, 2018 Referee will sell at public auction at the Room 711, Bronx, NY 10451 on at 2:00 p.m., all that certain plot, piece LEGAL NOTICE Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, 6-18-2018 at 2:00PM, premises known NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME or parcel of land, with the buildings and 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on as 2942 Throop Avenue, Bronx, NY COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS improvements thereon erected, situate, June 04, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises 10469. All that certain plot piece or FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, NOTICE OF SALE known as 663 East 243rd Street, Bronx, parcel of land, with the buildings and CARL V. MCFARLANE, et al., County of Bronx, City and State of New SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel BRONX Aimprovements erected, situate, lying and Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of York, Block 5095 and Lot 62. of land, with the buildings and being in the Borough and County of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Said premises may also be known Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff improvements thereon erected, situate, AGAINST Bronx, City and State of New York, December 16, 2014 I, the undersigned as 4427 De Reimer Avenue, Bronx, NY. lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Block 4563, Lot 31. Approximate Referee will sell at public auction at the Approximate amount of judgment is Oswald Thomas; Morvette Spencer; County of Bronx, City and State of New amount of judgment $481,782.61 plus Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, $36,956.82 plus interest and costs. et al., Defendant(s) York, Block 5110 and Lot 21. interest and costs. Premises will be sold 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, on Premises will be sold subject to Pursuant to a Judgment of Approximate amount of judgment is Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 3, subject to provisions of fi led Judgment June 18, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms $342,756.33 plus interest and costs. Index#: 32106/2015E. Only cash or known as 2935 WICKHAM AVENUE, of Sale. 2017 I, the undersigned Premises will be sold subject to Referee will sell at public auction at certified funds payable to the Referee BRONX, NY 10469. All that certain plot Index # 260392/2016. provisions of filed Judgment Index # will be accepted as deposit. Miguelina piece or parcel of land, with the Daniel A. Padernacht, Esq., Referee the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 35285/2014E. Camilo, Esq., Referee Carter Conboy buildings and improvements erected, The Law Office of Thomas P. Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, Joseph T. Jednak, Esq., Referee New York on June 4, 2018 at 2:00PM, Case Blackmore Maloney & Laird, PC situate, lying and being in the Borough Malone, PLLC, 60 East 42nd Street, Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, 20 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY and County of Bronx, City and State of Suite 553, New York, New York 10165, premises known as 933 East 221st LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Street, Bronx, NY 10469. All that 12211 26714 54348 New York, BLOCK 4789, LOT 16. Attorneys for Plaintiff Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Approximate amount of judgment certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Plaintiff $256,150.79 plus interest and costs. the buildings and improvements Cash will not be accepted. LEGAL NOTICE Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to LEGAL NOTICE erected, situate, lying and being in the the referee will be accepted as deposit. Borough and County of Bronx, City and NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Premises will be sold subject to NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME State of New York, Block 4692 Lot COURT COUNTY OF BRONX provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Bayview 25. Approximate amount of judgment NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST $533,432.28 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE 380930/13. Gerald Stuart Leonescu Plaintiff AGAINST SAFRAZ Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Estate of Leopoldo Fleming a/k/a Leo Premises will be sold subject to JAMALUDIN, SHAMEEZA JAMALUDIN, Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Fleming, Leopoldo F. Fleming a/k/a provisions of filed Judgment Index# REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN ket al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Leopldo F. Fleming, et al., Defendant(s) 32496/2016E. FORECLOSURE Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly 53855 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Only cash or certifi ed funds payable SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF dated December 18, 2015 I, the and Sale duly dated 4-11-2018 I, the to the Referee will be accepted as a BRONX undersigned Referee will sell at public undersigned Referee will sell at public deposit in the amount of ten percent of CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff – auction at the Bronx County auction at the Bronx County the purchase price. against – DWIGHT GREEN A/K/A Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Grand Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Victor E. Negron, Esq., Referee DWIGHT A. GREEN, et al Defendant(s). Concourse, in the County of Bronx, LEGAL NOTICE Concourse, Bronx, NY on 6-11-2018 at Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Pursuant to a Judgment of State of New York, on June 11, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as 431 Howe Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale entered on 2:00PM, premises known as 2383 REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. All that 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard January 29, 2016. I, the undersigned BATHGATE AVENUE, BRONX, NY FORECLOSURE certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Rochester, New York 14624 Referee will sell at public auction, at the 10458. All that certain plot piece or SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF the buildings and improvements (877) 759-1835 Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, parcel of land, with the buildings and BRONX erected, situate, lying and being in the Dated: March 19, 2018- #94477 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx improvements erected, situate, lying and THE BANK OF NEW YORK Borough and County of Bronx, City and County, New York on the 11th Day of being in the Borough and County of MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW State of New York, BLOCK: 3509, LOT: June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain Bronx, City and State of New York, YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE 47. Approximate amount of judgment LEGAL NOTICE plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, BLOCK 3055, LOT 62. Approximate CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, $79,435.22 plus interest and costs. lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, amount of judgment $378,474.97 plus INC., ASSET-BACKED Premises will be sold subject to NOTICE OF SALE County of Bronx, City and State of New interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12, provisions of filed Judgment Index SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF York. funds payable to the referee will be Plaintiff – against – MARY DOYLE, et al #32113/2015E. Only cash or certified BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK AS Premises known as 19-97 Arthur accepted as deposit. Premises will be Defendant(s). funds payable to the Referee will be SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Avenue, Bronx, (City of New York) New sold subject to provisions of filed Pursuant to a Judgment of accepted as deposit. For sale EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK- York 10457. Judgment for Index# 35178/2014E. Foreclosure and Sale entered on July information, please visit Auction.com at BRONX/WESTCHESTER, Plaintiff, vs. (Block: 3068 and Lot: 38) Christopher J. Marengo, Esq., Referee 13, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee www.Auction.com or call 2344 LORILLARD LLC, ET AL., Approximate amount of lien Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff will sell at public auction, at the Bronx (800) 280-2832. Alberto Torres, Esq., Defendant(s). $534,366.55 plus interest and costs. 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 County Courthouse, Room 600, 6th Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Pursuant to a Judgment of Premises will be sold subject to Williamsville, NY 14221 53518 Floor, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on July provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Bronx County, New York on the 11th Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 03, 2017, and the order appointing sale. Day of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that 01-073990-F00 53849 Successor Referee fi led September 20, Index No. 35417/2013E. Lawrence LEGAL NOTICE certain plot, piece or parcel of land, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will T. Schiro, Esq., Referee. situate, lying and being in the Borough sell at public auction at the Bronx Davidson Fink LLP NOTICE OF SALE and County of Bronx, City and State of LEGAL NOTICE County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF New York. Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK Premises known as 754 E 222nd NOTICE OF SALE 04, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known Rochester, NY 14614-1990 SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Street, Bronx, (City of New York) New SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF as 223 East 203rd Street, Bronx, NY. All Tel. 585/760-8218 EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK - York 10467. BRONX, ROLAND WEISSBERGER, that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Dated: April 11, 2018 BRONX/WESTCHESTER, Plaintiff, vs. (Block: 4669 and Lot: 76) SANDRA MILLER, AND MARGE with the buildings and improvements FELICIANO BATISTA, ET AL., Approximate amount of lien WEISSBERGER, Plaintiffs, vs. 2955 thereon erected, situate, lying and being Defendant(s). $536,782.57 plus interest and costs. BOSTON ROAD REALTY, LLC, in the Borough of Bronx, County of SAVE Pursuant to a Judgment of Premises will be sold subject to NICHOLAS MADIO, NEW YORK Bronx, City and State of New York, Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June provisions of fi led judgment and terms of STATEDEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Block 3309 and Lot 35. Approximate MONEY 01, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sale. & FINANCE, amount of judgment is $504,168.11 plus sell at public auction at the Bronx Index No. 380126-2012. Gerald P. Defendants. interest and costs. Premises will be sold County Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Goldsmith, Esq., Referee. Pursuant to a Judgment of subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on June Davidson Fink LLP Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on April Index # 23129/2015E. 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 10, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will Joyce Randazzo, Esq., Referee as 98-100 West 169th Street, Bronx, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 sell at public auction at the Bronx Borchert & LaSpina, P.C., 19-02 BY SHOPPING NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel Rochester, NY 14614-1990 County Courthouse, 851 Grand Whitestone Expressway, Suite 302, IN OUR of land, with the buildings and Tel. 585/760-8218 Concourse Bronx, New York, Room Whitestone, New York 11357, Attorneys improvements thereon erected, situate, Dated: May 2, 2018 600, on June 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., for Plaintiff CLASSIFIEDS 62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR /% 0 1 ()(* 23 ((+ !"# !$## ! #$ $ % $ #& ! $ ' ! !"# % &' ( ) &" !$## *+*,)*$,$*-$ ( . ,, ! #$ $ % $ #& ! $ ' ! " % &' ( ) &" *+*,)*$,$*-$ ( . ,, " We’ll help take the mystery out of cremation. Family Owned & Operated for over 60 years BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 63 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST 2005-06, Plaintiff – against – Premises will be sold subject to PEDRO MATEO, et al Defendant(s). provisions of fi led judgment and terms of NOTICE OF SALE Carney, if they be living or if they be REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN Pursuant to a Judgment of SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF FORECLOSURE sale. dead, their spouses, heirs devisees, Foreclosure and Sale entered on July Index No. 380721-11. Leonard Aloi, BRONX distributees and successors in interest, SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF 18, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee Deutsche Bank National Trust BRONX Esq., Referee. all of whom and whose names and will sell at public auction, at the Bronx Law Offi ce of Jason Chang, Esq. Company, as Trustee for Long Beach places of residence are unknown to CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff – County Courthouse, Room 600, 6th Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1, against – FERDINAND ALLISON, et al Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Plaintiff; Pauline Carney, as heir to the Floor, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, 252 West 37th Street, Suite 600 Plaintiff Estate of John Carney a/k/a John P. Defendant(s). Bronx County, New York on the 11th AGAINST Pursuant to a Judgment of New York, N.Y. 10018 Carney a/k/a John Paul Carney; et al., Day of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that (212) 929-4200 Jenette Estephane; et al., Defendant(s) Foreclosure and Sale entered on certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of February 9, 2017. I, the undersigned situate, lying and being in the Borough Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Referee will sell at public auction, at the and County of Bronx, City and State of LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 4, January 9, 2018 I, the undersigned Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 New York. 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell Referee will sell at public auction at the (F/K/A Room 118 Mezzanine), 851 Premises known as 1300 Rev at public auction at the Bronx County Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx County, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, (City of BRONX Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New New York on the 18th Day of June, New York) New York 10459. Room 600, Bronx, New York on June 4, York on June 11, 2018 at 2:00PM, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain plot, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, and THE (Block: 2973 and Lot: 52) BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as premises known as 314 E 140th Street, piece or parcel of land, with the Approximate amount of lien 560 Van Nest Avenue, Bronx, NY Bronx, NY 10454. All that certain plot buildings and improvements thereon Collateral Agent and Custodian for the $607,392.05 plus interest and costs. NYCTL 1998-2 Trust, Plaintiff -against- 10460. All that certain plot piece or piece or parcel of land, with the erected, situate, lying and being in the Premises will be sold subject to parcel of land, with the buildings and buildings and improvements erected, Borough and County of Bronx, City and MOUNT EDEN RESCUE MISSION provisions of fi led judgment and terms of INC., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a improvements erected, situate, lying and situate, lying and being in the Borough State of New York. sale. being in the Borough and County of and County of Bronx, City and State of Premises known as 1018 East 224th Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Index No. 381528-2008. Heddyeh P. dated March 29, 2018 and entered on Bronx, City and State of NY, Block 4023 NY, Block 2314 Lot 66. Approximate Street, Bronx, (City of New York) NY Broumand, Esq., Referee. Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment amount of judgment $545,000.25 plus 10466. April 3, 2018, I, the undersigned Davidson Fink LLP Referee will sell at public auction at the $493,403.62 plus interest and costs. interest and costs. Premises will be (Block: 4870 and Lot: 45) Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Premises will be sold subject to sold subject to provisions of filed Approximate amount of lien Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 711, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on provisions of filed Judgment Index# Judgment Index# 381923/09. $719,292.90 plus interest and costs. Rochester, NY 14614-1990 380500/2012. Only cash or certifi ed funds payable Premises will be sold subject to June 18, 2018 Tel. 585/760-8218 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to the Referee will be accepted as a provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Dated: April 9, 2018 to the Referee will be accepted as a deposit in the amount of ten percent of sale. and being in the Borough of The Bronx, deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purchase price. Index No. 381264/2013. Jose County of Bronx, City and State of New the purchase price. Heddyeh P. Broumand, Esq., Polanco, Esq., Referee. LEGAL NOTICE York, known and designated as Block Mary E. Foreman-Harris, Esq., Referee Davidson Fink LLP 2819 and Lot 29 on the Bronx County Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Tax Assessment Map. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 BRONX Said premises known as 178 Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, NY 14614-1990 LOANCARE, A DIVISION OF FNF MOUNT EDEN PARKWAY, BRONX, 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 Tel. 585/760-8218 SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff against NY Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: March 28, 2018 OMAR MOTA, OMAURIS MOTA, Approximate amount of lien (877) 759-1835 Dated: April 24, 2018- #94760 CARMEN MOTA, et al Defendant(s). $73,440.23 plus interest & costs. Dated: April 12, 2018- #94684 Pursuant to a Judgment of Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale entered on provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms October 28, 2014. of Sale. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Index Number 22069/2017E. LEGAL NOTICE BRONX public auction at the Bronx County LOUIS J. RUSSO, III, ESQ., Referee LEGAL NOTICE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, NOTICE OF SALE against Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day LLP NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE MAYRA MEDINA, JENNIFER of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises Attorney(s) for Plaintiff COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Bank of OF NEW YORK MEDINA S/H/A JOHN DOE #1, described as follows: All that certain 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST COUNTY OF BRONX STEPHANIE MEDINA S/H/A JOHN plot, piece or parcel of land, with the 10019 Adonious Coleman, Cheryl Griffi n, et al., INDEX NO: 260039/17 DOE #2, et al Defendant(s). buildings and improvements thereon Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE Pursuant to a Judgment of erected, situate, lying and being in the Foreclosure and Sale duly dated PARKCHESTER NORTH Foreclosure and Sale entered on Borough and County of Bronx, City and 5-2-2017 I, the undersigned Referee will CONDOMINIUM, on behalf of the unit February 8, 2018. State of New York. LEGAL NOTICE sell at public auction at the Bronx owners of the Parkchester North I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Said premises known as 889 East County Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Condominium, public auction at the Bronx County 169th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10459. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York on Plaintiff, - against - CARLOS S. Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, (Block: 2973, Lot: 153). BRONX 6-4-18 at 2:00PM, premises known as MERA, et. al., Defendants Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 11th day Approximate amount of lien $ NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, AND THE 3674 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467. Pursuant to a Judgment dated of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. 586,889.52 plus interest and costs. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS All that certain plot piece or parcel of March 26, 2018, I will sell at public premises described as follows: All that Premises will be sold subject to COLLATERAL AGENT AND land, with the buildings and auction on June 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with provisions of fi led judgment and terms of CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 improvements erected, situate, lying and Room 600 of the Bronx County the buildings and improvements thereon sale. TRUST, Plaintiff -against- JOSEPH being in the Borough and County of Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, erected, situate, lying in the Borough Index No. 380858-12. Youngik VALLONE, AS THE EXECUTOR OF Bronx, City and State of New York, Bronx, New York, the Condominium unit and County of Bronx, City and State of Yoon, Esq., Referee. THE ESTATE OF ANTONIO VALLONE, BLOCK: 4674, LOT: 51. Approximate in the Parkchester North Condominium New York. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a amount of judgment $334,042.93 plus known as apartment ME, in the building Said premises known as 802 Van Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale interest and costs. Premises will be sold known as N-4 a/k/a 97, and by street Nest Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10462. 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 dated April 9, 2018 and entered on April subject to provisions of fi led Judgment address 1938 East Tremont Avenue, (Block: 4043, Lot: 2). New Rochelle, New York 10801 12, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will Index#: 35279/2013. Only cash or Bronx, New York, and designated as Approximate amount of lien $ (914) 636-8900 sell at public auction at the Bronx certified funds payable to the Referee Tax Lot 1822 in Block 3944 of Section 660,186.93 plus interest and costs. Supreme Courthouse, Room 711, 851 will be accepted as deposit. Larry A. 15 on the tax map of the Borough of Premises will be sold subject to Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on June Arias, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Bronx, together with an undivided .0200 provisions of fi led judgment and terms of LEGAL NOTICE 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 percent interest in the common sale. lying and being in the Borough of The Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 elements of the Parkchester North Index No. 35819-15E. Edmond J. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Bronx, County of Bronx, City and State 01-054980-F00 53397 Condominium. Pryor, Esq., Referee. BRONX of New York, known and designated as The amount due under the McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC MADELEINE BEHETTE, Plaintiff Block 4307 and Lot 1005 on the Bronx LEGAL NOTICE Judgment is $9,973.49, with interest, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff against County Tax Assessment Map. costs, etc. Sale subject to terms of sale 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 MARIE PIAZZA, Defendant(s). Said premises known as 1144 and provisions of the Judgment herein, New Rochelle, New York 10801 Pursuant to a Judgment of LYDIG AVENUE, COMMERCIAL UNIT NOTICE OF SALE including being subject to a mortgage NO. 5, BRONX, NY SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF (914) 636-8900 Foreclosure and Sale entered on August held by Bank of America NA, in the 2, 2013. Approximate amount of lien BRONX original principal sum of $64,550.00 with $52,204.92 plus interest & costs. PNC, National Association I, the undersigned Referee will sell at interest. LEGAL NOTICE public auction at the Bronx County Premises will be sold subject to successor by merger to National City Index No. 260039/17. provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Bank successor by merger to National Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, MIGUELINA M. CAMILO ESQ., REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day of Sale. City Mortgage Co., Plaintiff Referee Index Number 21199/2017. AGAINST FORECLOSURE of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ROY, MONDELLO, LAROCCA & SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF Said premises known as 415 East DANIEL CASSIDY, ESQ., Referee David Strause; Patricia Stewart, RISOTTO, ESQS. Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, Administrator and heir to the Estate of BRONX 139th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10454. Attorneys for Plaintiff BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (Block: 2284, Lot: 114). LLP John Carney a/k/a John P. carney a/k/a 505 White Plains Road, Suite 113 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff John Paul Carney; Lourdes Carney TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS Approximate amount of lien $ Tarrytown, NY 10591 TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS 157,740.76 plus interest and costs. 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY Chivas, Anthony Carney, Arrisini F. (914) 591-7722 10019 64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Benedetto sponsors Driver Safety Program As a service to his constit- on Saturday, May 19, from 892-2235. This 6-hour course will re- ceive a reduction of approxi- uents, Assemblyman Michael 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Fort The cost is for this class is fresh your driving knowledge mately 10 percent from the Benedetto will be sponsor- Schuyler House, 3077 Cross $28. AARP discounts are not with a review of time-tested base rate of automobile and ing a NYS DMV-Approved In- Bronx Expressway. available for this class. Space safe driving tips. Those who motorcycle liability premiums surance Reduction Program To reserve a seat, call (718) is limited. complete the course will re- each year for three years. Chamber Golf Outing; Wave Hill Blue Star Museum participant The Bronx Chamber of Business Man of the Year: Clar- promotional items to the Gift an opportunity to enjoy the na- Institute of Museum and Library Commerce invites you to its ence Lidharrie, Certifi ed Alarm Bag which will be given to each tion’s cultural heritage and learn Services. Last summer, more 2018 Best of the Bronx Golf Tech, Systems, Inc.; Business- golfer and dinner guest. more about their new commu- than 900,000 military members Outing and Awards Recogni- woman of the Year: Kathy Za- To register, sponsor, adver- nities after a military move. A and their families took advan- tion event at the new Clubhouse mechansky, KZA Realty, Inc.; tise, and/or contribute to the golf public garden and cultural cen- tage of free admission as part at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Best of the Bronx Award: An- outing goody bags, contact Phil ter in the Bronx overlooking the of Blue Star Museums, visiting Point on Wednesday, June 20. thony and Paul Ramirez, Bronx Cardone at (718) 828-3900 or Hudson River, Wave Hill is open not only fi ne arts museums, but This annual Chamber event, Beer Hall email events@bronxchamber. Tuesdays through Sundays, also science museums, music our twelfth golf outing since its Portion of Proceeds to ben- org. from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. museums, nature centers, and inception, is the fourth to be efi t VISIONS (services for the * * * This year, more than 2,000 children’s museums. held at Trump Golf Links and blind and visually impaired). Wave Hill announces its museums across America are The free admission program the fi rst to be held at their new You can register as an indi- participation in Blue Star Muse- taking part in the initiative. Lead- is available to any bearer of a Clubhouse. The day’s itinerary vidual golfer, come as a four- ums, a collaboration of the Na- ership support for Blue Star Geneva Convention common includes an 11 a.m. registra- some, or come as a non-golfer tional Endowment for the Arts, Families programming and pro- access card (CAC), a DD Form tion, breakfast and warm-up; a and enjoy a day in the sun with Blue Star Families, the Depart- motional materials comes from 1173 ID card (dependent ID) 1 p.m. shotgun start; and a 5:30 dinner and cocktails. A number ment of Defense, and museums MetLife Foundation. The effort or a DD Form 1173/1 ID card, p.m. dinner. The day will also in- of sponsorships are available across America to offer free ad- to recruit museums has involved which includes active duty U.S. clude a silent and live auction by and you can set up a vendor mission to the nation’s active partnerships with the American military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Eagel Sports. Trump Golf Links table to promote your business duty military personnel from Alliance of Museums, the Asso- Marines and Coast Guard, as at Ferry Point is located at 500 (which includes two dinner tick- Memorial Day through Labor ciation of Art Museum Directors, well as members of the National Hutchinson River Parkway. ets). Members and businesses Day 2018. Leadership support the Association of Children’s Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Join in to recognize three can take advantage of adver- has been provided by MetLife Museums, the American Asso- Health Service Commissioned distinguished Best of The Bronx tising in the Best of the Bronx Foundation through Blue Star ciation of State and Local His- Corps, NOAA Commissioned 2018 Golf Outing award recipi- Golf Outing Journal. Members Families. The program, now in tory, the Association of Science- Corps—and up to fi ve family ents. This year’s awardees are are encouraged to donate their its eighth year, provides families Technology Centers, and the members. BY MARY JANE MUSANO being a mother and it was the mom until we bought our dren. I believe that the family I hope everyone had a won- most important job in her house in Country Club. Then traditions my mom created derful Mother’s Day spent eyes. she had to become a working made me who I am today. I am with family and loved ones. She created many tradi- mom but she made sure that so very grateful and lucky to Mothers have one of the tough- tions that are still followed by she she returned home from have had such a loving, smart est jobs in the world. It’s a full us today. She made us break- work very soon after we re- and hard-working mom. time job that requires that you fast and dinner every day turned home from school. Next Meeting balance large doses of love and we all ate those meals to- Even though she worked hard Our next meeting will be with fairly distributed disci- gether. It was a time to talk research shows that families during the day, she had a meal on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 pline. Often, mothers must about our day and also our who eat meals together enjoy on the table when my dad re- p.m. at the First Lutheran excel at careers as well. They goals. It was a time for advice signifi cant mental and physi- turned home from work. I Church. Our guest speaker play a major role in building giving, laughing and occa- cal benefi ts. This tradition learned how to work hard and will be staff from the NYC De- the next generation and I be- sionally some serious discus- produces better relationships, balance home and career from partment of Buildings. Please lieve they don’t get the credit sions. It was family time and better school performance my mom, who always put our be sure to attend this impor- they deserve. I don’t think we ever realized and fewer psychosocial prob- family fi rst. tant meeting and invite your I am one of the lucky ones. I how important it was. It was lems. Most importantly, it If I had one wish for our so- neighbors. had the best mother one could just fun. creates strong family ties. ciety today it would be that we We often get questions re- ever ask for. She was loving, Unfortunately, in today’s My mom taught us by ex- become more family oriented garding DOB issues and now hard-working and she was al- rushed world, family meals ample. She was hard-working and that we create traditions is the time to get answers from ways there for my sister and have often gone by the way- and grateful for everything we that can be passed down to the professionals. We hope to I. It was clear that she loved side. That’s very sad because had. She was a stay at home our children and grandchil- see you there BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO retention was caused by the troops were buried in a poppy Restaurant. Hello all! liver. It turned out there was fi eld. Thanks BP and thanks I’m back! Did you miss a good sized tumor in said Fleet Week 2018 Bill Franklin. me? Let me update you on my liver. I am due to have a pro- Attend the Aviation Static Trivia Time situation. cedure whereby a tube is in- Display at Miller Field on The tubeless tire was de- I spent last Sunday until serted in my femoral artery, Tuesday, May 22 during Fleet veloped by B.F. Goodrich on Thursday in Lawrence Hos- travels up to the liver and ra- Week. Enjoy music from the May 11, 1947. pital in Bronxville. I had dioactive seeds are planted Navy Brass Band and ob- The war with Mexico be- been retaining fl uid in both in the tumor. beat this one as well. There, serve a Helicopter assault gan on May 13, 1846. legs and abdomen. This is specifi c for the you’re all caught up. demonstration. The fi rst burial at Arling- This interfered with tumor and the seeds go no- Friday, May 25 is National Congratulations to one of ton Cemetery was May 13, walking, getting dressed and where else. Since I started Poppy Day, so if you come our own, Bill Franklin, who 1864. breathing. (The fl uid back-up taking water pills, the swell- across a Legionnaire wear- was honored for his military Lewis and Clark began limited the travel of the dia- ing of the lower extremities ing his Blue Hat with a can service by Borough Presi- their trip in May 14, 1894. phragm). has been vastly improved, as and poppies, buy one. Pop- dent Ruben Diaz, Jr. The BP Keep the troops in your After a number of tests, has my breathing. I’m a four- pies became associated with hosted a Bronx Veterans Ap- prayers, take a vet to lunch it was determined that this time cancer survivor and I’ll the Legion after WWI. Fallen preciation Day at Maestro’s and God bless. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 65 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 and Sale dated March 20, 2018 and Approximate amount of lien $ AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the auction at the BRONX COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE entered on April 3, 2018, I, the 599,408.73 plus interest and costs. undersigned Referee will sell at public COURTHOUSE, 851 GRAND undersigned Referee will sell at public Premises will be sold subject to auction at the BRONX COUNTY CONCOURSE ROOM 600, BRONX, NY SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF auction at the Bronx Supreme provisions of fi led judgment and terms of COURTHOUSE, 851 GRAND 10451, on June 04, 2018 at 2:00PM, BRONX Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand sale. CONCOURSE ROOM 600, BRONX, NY premises known as 1235 EVERGREEN NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 4, 2018 Index No. 381796-10. Glinnesa 10451, on June 18, 2018 at 2:00PM, AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10472: Block BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and Denise Gailliard, Esq., Referee. premises known as 1006 OLMSTEAD 3770, Lot 21: COLLATERAL AGENT AND being in the Borough of The Bronx, McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10472: Block ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- County of Bronx, City and State of New Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 3806, Lot 5: OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE SCHOFIELD MARINA LLC, et al York, known and designated as Block 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment 2872 and Lot 245 on the Bronx County New Rochelle, New York 10801 OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May Tax Assessment Map. (914) 636-8900 LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH 23, 2016, the Order to Amend Judgment Said premises known as 1591 AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND was entered on July 21, 2017 and the JESUP AVENUE, BRONX, NY STATE OF NEW YORK STATE OF NEW YORK second Order to Amend Judgment was Approximate amount of lien Premises will be sold subject to Premises will be sold subject to entered on December 18, 2017 , I, the LEGAL NOTICE provisions of filed Judgment Index # $162,381.73 plus interest & costs. provisions of filed Judgment Index # undersigned Referee will sell at public Premises will be sold subject to 35835/2015E. Guy T. Parisi, Esq. - 35859/2014E. Paul King, Esq. - auction at the Bronx Supreme SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand of Sale. BRONX Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 4, 2018 Index Number 20397/2016E. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and JOYCE RANDAZZO, ESQ., Referee SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS for Plaintiff. for Plaintiff. being in the Borough of The Bronx, INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY For sale information, please visit Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, County of Bronx, City and State of New LLP AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR- www.auction.com or call York, known and designated as Block Attorney(s) for Plaintiff H FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against LEGAL NOTICE (800) 280-2832. 5641 and Lot 1019 on the Bronx County AZIZUL HAQUE MOLLIC A/K/A 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY Tax Assessment Map. 10019 AZIZUL HOGUE MOLLK, et al SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE Said premises known as 170 Defendant(s). OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX LEGAL NOTICE SCHOFIELD STREET, UNIT SLP 19, Pursuant to a Judgment of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, BRONX, NY LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale entered on March V. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE Approximate amount of lien 23, 2016. ISMAEL GARCIA, ET AL. OF NEW YORK $3,953.11 plus interest & costs. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF I, the undersigned Referee will sell at NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY OF BRONX Premises will be sold subject to BRONX public auction at the Bronx County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN INDEX NO.260712-16 provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms NYCTL 2015-A TRUST AND THE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, pursuant to a Final Judgment of NOTICE OF SALE of Sale. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day Foreclosure dated February 5, 2018, ------x k Index Number 260548/2013. COLLATERAL AGENT AND of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises and entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DAVID LESCH, ESQ., Referee CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- BLUE described as follows: All that certain the County of Bronx, wherein PARKCHESTER NORTH Phillips Lytle LLP SPRUCE CORPORATION, et al plot, piece or parcel of land, with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the CONDOMINIUM, on behalf of the unit Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment buildings an improvements thereon Plaintiff and ISMAEL GARCIA, ET AL. owners INDEX NO. 260712-16 of the 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein erected, situate, lying and being in the are the Defendant(s). I, the Parkchester North Condominium, Rochester, NY 14614 on March 27, 2018, I, the undersigned Borough and County of Bronx, City and undersigned Referee will sell at public Plaintiff, Referee will sell at public auction at the State of New York. auction at the BRONX COUNTY - against - Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, Said premises known as 1314 COURTHOUSE, 851 GRAND LUIS E. SANTIAGO, et. al., LEGAL NOTICE 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Balcom Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. CONCOURSE ROOM 600, BRONX, NY Defendants. June 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises (Block: 5348, Lot: 7). 10451, on June 04, 2018 at 2:00PM, ------x SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF situate, lying and being in the Borough Approximate amount of lien $ premises known as 1357 INTERVALE Pursuant to a Judgment dated BRONX of Bronx, City of New York, County of 794,372.63 plus interest and costs. AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10459: Block November 21, 2017, I will sell at public NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE Bronx, City and State of New York, Premises will be sold subject to 2965, Lot 218: auction on June 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS known and designated as Block 3075 provisions of fi led judgment and terms of ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE Room 600 of the Bronx County COLLATERAL AGENT AND Lot 8 on the Bronx County Tax sale. OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- Assessment Map. Index No. 380775-07. Gerald BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS Bronx, New York, the Condominium unit YCOLONIAL CONSTRUCTION LLC, et al Said premises known as 2418 Scheiowitz, Esq., Referee. THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, in the Parkchester North Condominium Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment BELMONT AVENUE, BRONX, NY Stern & Eisenberg, PC LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH known as apartment 2E, in the building of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Approximate amount of lien Attorney(s) for Plaintiff AND COUNTY OF THE BRONX, CITY known as N-8 a/k/a 112, and by street on December 2, 2014, I, the $146,223.33 plus interest & costs. Woodbridge Corporate Plaza AND STATE OF NEW YORK address 2150 East Tremont Avenue, undersigned Referee will sell at public Premises will be sold subject to 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 Premises will be sold subject to Bronx, New York, and designated as auction at the Bronx Supreme provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Iselin, NJ 08830 provisions of filed Judgment Index # Tax Lot 3009 in Block 3944 Section 15 Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand of Sale. (732) 582-6344 35613/2015E. Edmond J. Pryor, Esq. - on the tax map of the Borough of Bronx, Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 11, 2018 Index Number 24812/2016E. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 together with an undivided .0279 at 2:00 p.m. premises DAVID LESCH, ESQ., Referee Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, percent interest in the common situate, lying and being in the Phillips Lytle LLP Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys elements of the Parkchester North Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs LEGAL NOTICE for Plaintiff. Condominium. and State of New York, known and 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, For sale information, please visit The amount due under the SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE designated as Block 5519 and Lot 180 Rochester, NY 14614 www.auction.com or call Judgment is $16,230.50, with interest, OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX on the Bronx County Tax Assessment (800) 280-2832.For sale information, costs, etc. Sale subject to terms of sale THE BANK OF NEW YORK Map. please visit www.auction.com or call and provisions of the Judgment herein, MELLON TRUST COMPANY, Said premises known as SHORE LEGAL NOTICE (800) 280-2832. including being subject to a mortgage DRIVE, BRONX, NY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE held by Christiana Trust, a division of BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST Approximate amount of lien SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, $6,751.65 plus interest & costs. COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO not in its individual capacity but as BRONX JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS LEGAL NOTICE Premises will be sold subject to U.S. BANK NATIONAL Trustee of ARLP Trust 3, in the original TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET principal sum of $105,000.00 with provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE of Sale. MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., interest.______LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX Index Number 305857/2012. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES SUSAN K. STARR ESQ., Referee PHILIP W. COLEMAN, SR., ESQ., CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A 2004-RS4, ROY, MONDELLO, LAROCCA & Referee Plaintiff against CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND V. RISOTTO, ESQS. Phillips Lytle LLP CYRIL C. OBI, et al Defendant(s). EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE MAYRA I. COFFIE, ET. AL. Attorneys for Plaintiff Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs Pursuant to a Judgment of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NOTICE OF SALE 505 White Plains Road, Suite 113 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, Foreclosure and Sale entered on V. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Tarrytown, NY 10591 Rochester, NY 14614 February 23, 2018. CLAUDINE ATTZS; ET. AL. pursuant to a Final Judgment of (914) 591-7722 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Foreclosure dated March 28, 2018, and NOTICE OF SALE LEGAL NOTICE public auction at the Bronx County entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, County of Bronx, wherein THE BANK pursuant to a Final Judgment of Find What You Are Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 4th day OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST Foreclosure dated June 26, 2017, and SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises COMPANY, NATIONAL entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the BRONX described as follows: All that certain ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF County of Bronx, wherein FEDERAL Looking for NYCTL 2015-A TRUST, AND THE plot, piece or parcel of land, together NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. NATIONAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NEW YORK AS with the buildings and improvements AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A COLLATERAL AGENT AND Right Here in thereon erected, situate, lying and being CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 2015-A in the Borough of Bronx, County of RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE TRUST, Plaintiff -against- RUTH Bronx, State of New York. PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is the NEUMAN, if living and if he/she be Our classifi ed Said premises known as 1014 E ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH Plaintiff and CLAUDINE ATTZS; ET AL. dead, etc..., et al Defendant(s). 213th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10469. CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-RS4 is are the Defendant(s). I, the YPursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure (Block: 4695, Lot: 43). the Plaintiff and MAYRA I. COFFIE, ET undersigned Referee will sell at public Pages 66 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 BTR Elder question of the week Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: If I payor of nursing home costs sidered available for Medicaid wishes to have available, and create a Medicaid Trust, how and the Medicaid Trust is a eligibility purposes. whether one relies on savings do I decide what to put into it? useful planning technique to Most of our clients will to cover monthly expenses. A Medicaid Trust is often create Medicaid eligibility. transfer their home to the Planning for the future can used when planning for the At the time one applies for Medicaid Trust, as it’s often be complicated, but an elder future and contemplating the Medicaid, one cannot have their largest asset. Others law, estate planning, and spe- fact that one might eventu- more than $15,150.00 (in 2018) will transfer more liquid as- cial needs planning attorney ally need nursing home care. in available assets. To plan sets, such as bank accounts can help by offering advice The average monthly cost of a for that day and to protect at and stock and brokerage ac- based on the law, the client’s nursing home in our area ex- least some assets, the trans- counts (but not IRAs, as they specifi c circumstances, and ceeds $12,000.00, and there are ferring of assets must occur are not counted as available the attorney’s professional ex- only four ways to pay for such at least fi ve years before one assets). We will never advise perience. care: privately (which can be needs Medicaid. Transfer- one to transfer all of their liq- We can be reached at 914- cost-prohibitive), long-term ring outright to children or uid assets to a Medicaid Trust 925-1010 or by e-mail at smd@ care insurance (which can be other loved ones is generally for various reasons. How mfd-law.com. You are also en- expensive, unavailable, or in- not recommended because much to put into the Trust is couraged to visit our website at adequate), Medicare (which of a variety of reasons. The a personal decision that de- www.plantodayfortomorrow. only pays for a maximum of safer plan is to use a Medicaid pends on a variety of factors, com. Questions may be submit- 100 days), and Medicaid. Med- Trust. Assets within a Med- such as how much money one ted to [email protected] for a icaid has become the primary icaid Trust are no longer con- has, how much money one response. SALVATORE M. DI COSTANZO Benedetto schedules MetroCard Mobile Van Assemblyman Michael Northeast Bronx Senior Cen- to noon at the curb in front of • Senior citizens 65 years Medicare card and valid photo Benedetto, in conjunction with ter, located at St. Benedict’s the senior citizen center of the of age or older to apply for Re- ID such as a driver’s license to Senator Jeff Klein and Council- Church, 2968 Bruckner Boule- Throggs Neck Houses, located duced-Fare MetroCard and re- apply for Reduced-Fare Metro- man Mark Gjonaj, announces vard at 2700 Schley Avenue ceive a temporary card on the Card; that the MetroCard Mobile Van 1 to 3 p.m. at the curb in 1 to 3 p.m. at the curb in front spot (Bring proof of age such • Daily riders to add money will be visiting the following lo- front of the Lawrence F. Keene of the Knights of Columbus, lo- as a Medicare card and valid to their Reduced-Fare Metro- cations: American Legion Post, located cated at 3243 Ampere Avenue photo identifi cation); Card; and Tuesday, May 29, 10 a.m. to at 2879 Buhre Avenue The MetroCard Mobile Van • People with disabilities • Everyone to get all Metro- noon at the curb in front of the Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m. enables: that qualify, and who present a Card questions answered. Sleep specialist offers tips for ‘Better Sleep Month’ in May The month of May is desig- 2. Keep a sleep ritual. “Try 4. Stay physically active. hinder a good night’s sleep. keep you from thinking about nated as ‘Better Sleep Month.’ to follow the same pattern ev- While you shouldn’t do rigor- 6. Avoid taking daytime them once you’re in bed.” To help you sleep better, Dr. ery night,” she says. “This may ous exercises right before bed- naps. Long naps can interfere “Getting a good night’s sleep Mediha Ibrahim, medical di- include, for example, reading time, she says some physical ac- with falling asleep. She says is every bit as important as eat- rector of the Center for Sleep before you go to bed, shutting tivity is a good idea. “It doesn’t that if you fi nd that a nap helps ing healthy and exercising Medicine at SBH Health Sys- off the television or computer have to be a run or a workout in you get through the day or re- regularly,” she says. “If you’re tem (St. Barnabas Hospital) of- an hour or so before bed, tak- the gym.” It might mean taking freshes you, you should keep tired all the time or waking up fers the following tips: ing a warm bath, and not eat- the stairs at work, or walking them no more than 30 minutes. unrefreshed, you need to take a 1. Maintain a regular sleep ing after a certain hour.” vigorously to the bus stop. 7. Manage your stress. “To good look at your sleeping hab- schedule. “This means us- 3 Avoid certain foods and 5. Create a room that is con- alleviate the kind of stress that its and, if it continues, seek pro- ing the same time for going to beverages before bedtime. Es- ducive to sleeping. Sleep in a can keep you up at night, it fessional help for what may be a sleep and waking up every day, pecially nicotine, caffeine, al- room that is cool, dark and might help to meditate for sev- sleep disorder.” including weekends and holi- cohol, and sugary drinks for quiet, and has few distractions eral minutes in order to relax, For more information call days,” several hours before sleep. such as kids or pets that can or write down your thoughts to 718-960-3730. BY MICHAEL P. MCNERNEY Our neighborhood was meeting. This special meeting be relevant to the discussion. I can not begin to thank the very well represented at this has been advanced one week This will be a fun and educa- 65 people who joined us as we years breakfast, and it was in order to accommodate our tional meeting that will be the were recognized on Wednes- duly noticed by our hosts. It special guest speaker. Angel perfect beginning to our sum- day, May 9, at the 45th Precinct was a tremendous honor for Hernandez, the director of mer recess. We look forward Community Council Break- me to represent the CCCA, the Programs and External Re- to seeing you there. fast. Although there were Country Club community and lations for the Bronx County Until next time, you can hundreds in overall atten- all of the positive things we do Historical Society, will be giv- contact the association via dance, our six tables stood out together. Thank you all again at the Villa Maria Academy ing a special presentation on mail at P.O. Box 211, Bronx, amongst the crowd. Our con- for joining us, and special Cafeteria, which is located at the history of Country Club N.Y. 10465, or via telephone at tingent was made up of fam- thanks to our Event Commit- 3335 Country Club Road. In ad- and its immediate surround- (718) 823-1814. Don’t forget to ily members, friends, CCCA tee chairwoman Angela Ryan dition to our normal agenda, ing areas. sign up on our Country Club executive board and general for handling our advanced we will conduct our biennial We are asking members, Civic Association Facebook members, civic leaders, mem- ticket sales. nominations for offi cers. Elec- residents, and anyone inter- Page. bers of the NYPD, members of The next general meeting tions will follow at our June ested in the history of our com- As always please remem- the PBA, and members of the of our association will be on Meeting. munity to attend with any ar- ber, “Take pride in your com- Theodore Korony American Wednesday, May 23, at 7:30 Be sure to mark your calen- tifacts, photos, and/or stories munity; your home extends Legion Post. p.m. The meeting will be held dar in advance for our June 20 that they may have that would beyond your property line!” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 18-24, 2018 67 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI LEGAL NOTICE appear. If you fail to appear it will be LEGAL NOTICE deceased, Defendants. assumed you do not object to the relief (Non-jury) John Doe and Mary Doe, requested. You have a right to have an TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE designating any and all other persons ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. attorney-at- law appear for you. File No.: 2016-392 known or unknown who have any right, 2014-2498/B SURROGATE 1S COURT - NAMED YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED title, interest or lien in and upon the real SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX SARATOGA COUNTY SECOND estate described herein, any known or COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION and required to answer the Complaint in LEGAL NOTICE this action, a copy of which is herewith unknown minors, infants or persons C I T A T I O N THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF under a disability, persons in the armed THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. served upon you, and to serve a copy of forces, and all other persons claiming to NEW YORK, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA By the Grace of God Free and your answer to said Complaint upon the By the Grace of God Free and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Independent undersigned at his offi ce at 107 Lewis be heirs or assigns of Wilbert Bryant, Independent, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO : Street, Conway, South Carolina 29526, deceased, TO: Edward Bartoszewski; NYC COUNTY OF HORRY DOMINIQUE COYLE 30 TREMONT within thirty (30) days after the service Defendants Department of Social Services; CASE NO: 2018-CP-26-______AVE. AMSTERDAM . NY 12010 hereof, exclusive of the day of such TO:THE DEFENDANTS JOHN DOE Attorney General of the State of New W. Paul Prince, DIONE COYLE service, and if you fail to answer the AND MARY DOE York; and Plaintiff, 875 MORRISON AVE. Complaint within the time aforesaid, the YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The unknown distributees, next of LIS PENDENS APT. 3F Plaintiff in this action will apply to the that George E. Graham, Esquire, of kin and heirs at law of JOHN (Suit to Quiet Title) BRONX, NY 10473 Court for judgment by default to be 2015 Highway 378, P.O. Box 915 BARTOSZEWSKI, vs. A petition having been duly fi led by rendered against you for the relief (29528), Conway, SC 29527, telephone deceased, if living, or if dead, to their John Doe and Mary Doe, MAUREEN E. SCHANZ, who is demanded in the Complaint. . 843.248.4615, has been appointed respective distributees, next of kin, heirs designating any and all other persons domiciled at 3188 U.S. Route 11, JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. Guardian ad Litem Nisi for any known or at law, legatees, devisees, benefi ciaries, known or unknown who have any right, Parish, New York 13131...... s/John C. Thomas unknown minors, infants or persons John C. Thomas fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or other title, interest or lien in and upon the real YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO under a disability as described above, successors in interest, whose names estate described herein, any known or SHOWCAUSE before the Surrogate’s Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney ID 6470 and he is authorized to appear and and post offi ce addresses are unknown unknown minors, infants, or persons Court. Saratoga County at 30 McMaster defend this action to quiet the title of real and cannot be ascertained after due under a disability, persons in the armed Street, Building#3, Ballston Spa, New 107 Lewis Street Conway, SC 29526 property on behalf of said Defendants, diligence; forces, and all other persons claiming to York on June 19, 2018, at 10::00 (843) 248-6277 unless said Defendants, if any, shall A Petition having been duly fi led by be heirs of Wilbert Bryant, deceased, o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why Conway, South Carolina . within thirty (30) days of service as the Public Administrator of the County of Defendants a decree should not be made in the (843) 248-7446 provided herein, procure a Guardian ad Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand (Non-jury) estate of Joan Alice Ehrhardt Coyle, Litem to be appointed for themselves in Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New a/k/a Joan E. Coyle, lately domiciled at April 16, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an this action York 10451; 27 Acorn Avenue, Clifton Park, New action affecting the following described JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. . YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO real property is pending in this Court. York 12065 admitting to probate a Will LEGAL NOTICE SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s dated April 13, 2006 a copy of which is ALL AND SINGULAR, all that certain ...... s/John C. Thomas Court of the State of New York, Bronx piece, parcel or lot of land, lying being attached, as the Will of Joan Alice STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room Ehrnhardt Coyle, a/k/a Joan E. Coyle, ...... IN THE COURT OF John C. Thomas and situate in Little River Township, Attorney For Plaintiff 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on June Horry County, South Carolina and deceased, relating to real and personal COMMON PLEAS SC Bar # 6470 26, 2018 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon containing one (1) acre, more or less, of property, and directing that FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 107 Lewis Street of that day, why the Court should not Tract No. 6 on that map made by C. B. [ x ]Letters Testamentary issue to: COUNTY OF HORRY grant the following relief: (1) that the Berry, for George Livingston Maureen E. Schanz CASE NO. 2018-CP-26-02370 Conway, SC 29528 account of the Public Administrator of Subdivision, dated March 22, 1978, and Dated, Attested and Sealed W. Paul Prince, (843) 248-6277 the County of Bronx, a summary of recorded in Plat Book 65 at Page 7, April 20, 2018 Plaintiff, (843) 248-7446 which will be served therewith, as Horry County, RMC Offi ce. This one (1) HON._Richard A. Kupfermen vs Conway, South Carolina Administrator of the Estate of JOHN acre of land is described as follows: Surrogate NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF May 2, 2018 BARTOSZEWSKI, BEGINNING at an Iron Stake in the Lisa M. Hastings, Deputy Chief Clerk deceased, who at the time of his margin of a proposed road and running death was a domiciliary of 801 Tilden S 65 deg. 28 min. W for a distance of The Law Office of Richard J. Towers 2, 2E, Bronx, NY, be judicially approximately 125 feet, more or less, to Herrmann, Jr. settled; (2) that legal fees of $6,258.75 Attorney for Petitioner iron stake corner; thence turning and as listed in Schedule C-1 of the account, 440 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY running with Lot 6B N 11 deg. 55 min W. of which $3,129.37 will be paid upon the 12065 For a distance of approximately 225 feet completion of jurisdiction herein and the (Address of Attorney) remaining $3,129.37 will be paid upon to the land line of Lot No. 5 on the said 518-383-1299 the entry of a Decree herein, to Rodman map; thence turning and running along Telephone Number & Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the Lot No. 5 for a distance of approximately {NOTE: This citation is served upon Public Administrator be allowed; (3) that 125 feet, more or less, to iron stake you as required by law. You are not the Administrator be allowed its corner in the margin of a proposed road; required to appear. If you fail to appear statutory charges calculated pursuant to thence turning and running said road for It will be assumed you do not object to SCPA 1106(3); (4) that the commissions a distance of 178.2 feet to the point of the relief requested. You have a right to calculated pursuant to SCPA 2307 and beginning. This lot contains one (1) have an attorney appear for you.) 1106 (1) & (2), in the approximate acre of land and in which I number Lot amount of $5,172.50, be allowed; (5) 6C. that the claim of NYC Department of This being the identical property LEGAL NOTICE Social Services in the approximate conveyed to W. Paul Prince by Deed of amount of $46,427.87 be allowed; (6) Crystal Montgomery, Horry County that, in the absence of anyone Delinquent Tax Manager, dated January STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA appearing and filing objections hereto, 22, 2013, and recorded February 11, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS the entire net estate be paid to Edward 2013, in Deed Book 3637 at Page 1135, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Bartoszewski as the decedent’s sole Horry County Register of Deeds. COUNTY OF HORRY distributee; (7) that, in the event TMS NO. 129-00-02-099 ...CASE NO: 2018-CP-26 Need to put some money objections are filed herein, the Court .JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. W. Paul Prince, ...... ) hold a hearing to establish the identity of ...... s/John C. Thomas Plaintiff, the decedent’s distributees and grant John C. Thomas SUMMONS in your pocket? pursuant to SCPA 2225 if appropriate; Attorney for Plaintiff (Suit to Quiet Title) (8) that such other and further relief as Attorney ID 6470 vs. the Court may deem just and proper be 107 Lewis Street John Doe and Mary Doe, Sell your unwanted granted. Conway, SC 29526 designating any all other persons HON. NELIDA MALAVE- (843) 248-6277 known or unknown who have any right, GONZALEZ (843) 248-7446 title, interest or lien in and upon the real in our classifieds sections Surrogate Conway, South Carolina . estate described herein, any known or Michael Hausler unknown minors, infants, or persons Chief Clerk April 16, 2018 under a disability, persons in the armed Today! Dated, Attested and Sealed, forces, and all other persons claiming to May 11, 2018 be heirs or assigns of Wilbert Bryant, (Seal) Attorney for Petitioner(s): RODMAN LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE AND CAMPBELL, P.C. Tel. 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Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, passes at age 101 From page 1 others if she was able to fi nd a way for- partment for the Aging in 1975 to pro- ward. vide home care services in community ing as a nurse at Westchester Square “Bea was a selfl ess lady who made boards 9 and 10 in the east Bronx. Hospital and wanted to start an or- a promise to God and kept that prom- She adhered to a philosophy of rely- ganization that took care of patients ise,” said Torres, adding that she con- ing upon the resources available in the who were getting discharged when tinues to inspire the organization. community to provide a consistently she received a donation from Monroe “She would say that R.A.I.N. is a high level of care for older community Lovinger that turned into seed money shower of services,” said the CEO, in- residents, according to a biography. to start the organization, said Dr. An- dicating that he would always remem- In 1987, she became the fi rst woman derson Torres, R.A.I.N. CEO. ber her as a fearless lady. to become a member of the Rotary Club Torres said that Castiglia-Catullo “She taught me to face fear,” said of the Bronx. was deeply infl uenced by her Catho- Torres. “She said there is nothing you Her friend and long-time club mem- R.A.I.N. founder Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo is lic faith, and decided to start R.A.I.N. cannot do and nothing you should fear ber Dr. Arthur Wolstein introduced while going through a diffi cult time because with God all things are pos- her to the organization. being remembered around the borough. in her life when she took in her ailing sible.” Sandy Wolstein, the doctor’s daugh- Photo courtesy of R.A.I.N. mother-in-law while raising three chil- Castiglia-Catullo started R.A.I.N. ter-in-law and current club president dren in a Parkchester apartment. as a voluntary organization that sur- said that Castiglia-Catullo was in- without a manicure. She prayed to God, asking for an vived on small community contribu- volved in one way or another in all ef- The cause of death was a brain tu- intercession in her diffi culties, prom- tions for about a decade, eventually forts of the organization for the past 30 mor, friends said. Wolstein added that ising to dedicate her life to helping landing a contract from the NYC De- years. she was in great health until the tumor These included cleaning the Bronx was detected in December. River, a program bringing local chil- Additionally, Bea was a devoted dren on trips to Bermuda to teach Bronx Times reader, who received BUSINESS CONSULTING them life skills, ending Polio around the paper at her home, and also had the world, sponsoring scholarships it mailed to Rosary Hill Home in and working to bring sick children to Westchester County where she was Consulting Opportunity For A Retired the United States to have complicated cared for in her fi nal months, stated surgeries unavailable in their coun- R.A.I.N.’s Mariangela La Franca in an tries. email. Lay’s, Utz or Wise She was Rotary Club of the Bronx “She loved reading it and would al- president from 2000 to 2001, according ways tell me to get R.A.I.N. in the pa- to Wolstein. per every week,” stated La Franca. 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