Proudly Serving Bronx Communities Since 1988 norwoodnews.org Be Healthy Tips to Combat Fall Allergies Norwood News page 7 Vol. 26, No. 18 n Published by Mosholu Preservation Corporation n September 19–October 2, 2013 Torres, the Freshest of New Faces in Bronx Politics By ALEX KRATZ

As midnight approached outside of Ritchie Torres’ cam- paign headquarters in Belmont, a half dozen political sol- diers basked in the dim, orange light, happily drinking, smoking and trading war stories. After an exhaustive Dem- ocratic primary campaign in ’s 15th District that ended in success last Tuesday night, there was nothing left to do but relax and enjoy the moment. More than an hour earlier, with the results heavily tilting toward Torres, the 25-year-old former housing director for Councilman Jimmy Vacca and his team declared victory in one of the wildest Bronx City Council races in re- cent memory. While some of his campaign staffers and supporters, cel- ebrated — all of them giddy, some of them drowsy — Torres bustled around the room like he just drank a Red Bull, dis- playing the “youthful energy” he says will help him serve the Belmont, Fordham-Bedford, Tremont, West Farms and Croto- na areas he will represent once the formality of the general election is out of the way in November. (Democrats out-num- ber Republicans 11-1 in the Bronx, making the primary the de facto election night.) In the wake of his win over five opponents, including the current Councilman Joel Rivera’s chief of staff, Albert Alva- rez, another candidate named Joel Rivera, and a woman who gave birth on the campaign trail, Torres paused and reflected. Photo by Ruvi Lopez “It feels like an honor,” Torres said. “I feel like one of the Ritchie Torres, center, talking to his campaign staff on primary night, became the first openly candidate to big problems in the Bronx is that we’ve seen politicians treat win a major Bronx election last Tuesday. With his victory in the general election all but assured, Torres will replace elected office as if it’s a property right. I won’t do that. I’m on Joel Rivera as councilman in the 15th Council District and become the borough’s first gay elected official in January. (continued on page 4) Hockey Legend to Head Armory Ice Complex By ALEX KRATZ the greater City area and ice project through the land use review pro- Richter and Messier aren’t expecting sports in general. cess, which includes stops at Community to encounter much resistance during the In 1994, when Mark Messier helped “He’s going to be the face of KNIC,” Board 7, the Bronx borough president’s review process, which must be completed lead the New York Rangers to the team’s said one of the group’s partners, Jon- office, the City Council and, finally, the because the Armory is owned by the city. first Stanley Cup title in 54 years, he was athan Richter, who will shepherd the mayor’s office. (continued on page 2) given the loftiest of nicknames: “The Messiah.” Now, after recently becoming the CEO of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, which is poised to open inside the Kings- bridge Armory in 2017 as the largest ice sports complex in the world, he may need a new nickname: The Messenger. Starting with the city’s land use re- view process — which began with a pub- lic hearing and Community Board 7 vot- ing 22 to 5 in favor of the plan on Tuesday night at Lehman College — Messier will be sending a message to city officials, the public and investors that a massive ice center in the Armory will be a huge boon for kids, the local community, the Bronx,

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n Police Report: Suicide Attempt at St. Brendan’s; Murder in Norwood, p. 6 n Tribute Concert for Ibrahim Gonzalez, p. 14 www.norwoodnews.org 2 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News 2013 Primary Election Results The Board of Elections released prelim- Letitia James: 175,080 votes (35.93%) Pamela Johnson: 4,700 votes (32.23%) inary results for all of the primaries held Daniel Squadron: 161,541 votes (33.15%) Lenford Edie: 822 votes (5.64%) Vol. 26, No. 18 on Sept. 10. Below are preliminary results Reshma Saujani: 73,358 votes (15.05%) Adeyemi Toba: 725 votes (4.97%) in selected Bronx and citywide race. The re- Cathy Guerriero: 63,479 votes (13.03%) Norwood News is published sults should be certified in the coming days Sidique Wai: 13,855 votes (2.84%) City Council District 14 bi-weekly on Thursdays by or weeks. Winners were declared in each (Northwest Bronx including Mosholu Preservation Corporation race, except for the 86th Assembly District, Bronx Borough President, Demo- University Heights, Kingsbridge 3400 Reservoir Oval East which was too close to call. A recount of all cratic Primary Heights) Bronx, New York 10467 ballots in the district, which includes Uni- Ruben Diaz: 58,505 votes (83.80%) Fernando Cabrera: 3,873 votes (74.99%) versity Heights, Morris Heights and Mt. Mark Escoffery-Bey: 11,313 votes Israel Martinez: 1,292 votes (25.01%) Phone: 718 324 4998 Hope, is under way. (16.20%) Fax: 718 324 2917 City Council District 15 (Ford- E-mail: [email protected] Mayoral Democratic Primary N.Y. Assembly District 86, Demo- ham-Bedford, Belmont, East Web: www.norwoodnews.org : 260,473 votes (40.33%) cratic Primary Tremont, Bathgate.) William Thompson: 169,451 votes Victor Pichardo: 1,195 votes (22.70%) Ritchie Torres: 2,589 votes (36.07%) (26.23%) Hector Ramirez: 1,123 votes (21.33%) Joel R. Rivera: 1,519 votes (21.16%) Publisher CEO, Mosholu Christine Quinn: 100,020 votes (15.49%) Yudelka Tapia: 1,000 votes (18.99%) Cynthia Thompkins: 1,487 votes Mosholu Preservation Preservation John Liu: 44,972 votes (6.96%) Haile Rivera: 885 votes (16.81%) (20.72%) Corporation Corporation Anthony Weiner: 31,874 votes (4.93%) Melanie Johnson: 469 votes (8.91%) Albert Alvarez: 665 votes (9.27%) Roberto S. Garcia Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Ortiz: 400 votes (7.60%) Raquel Batista: 524 votes (7.30%) Alex Kratz Mayoral Republican Primary Kenny Nunez: 193 votes (3.67%) Joel Bauza: 393 votes (5.48%) Joe Lhota: 29,807 votes (52.51%) Classified Advertising John Catsimatidis: 23,108 votes City Council District 11 (North- City Council District 16 (High- Dawn McEvoy (40.71%) west Bronx including Kings- bridge, Morrisania, Mount Eden, Accounts Receivable George McDonald: 3,851 votes (6.78%) bridge, Riverdale) Melrose) Dawn McEvoy Andrew Cohen: 7,306 votes (67.75%) : 4,284 votes (43.40%) Proofreader Comptroller Democratic Primary Clifford Stanton: 3,477 votes (32.25%) Pedro Alvarez: 1,659 votes (16.81%) Judy Noy Scott Stringer: 287,798 votes (51.98%) Carlos Sierra: 1,436 votes (14.55%) Eliot Spitzer: 265,866 votes (48.02%) Daryl Johnson: 767 votes (7.77%) Production City Council District 12 (Wake- Neil deMause field, Edenwald, Baychester, Naaimat Muhammed: 659 votes (6.68%) Public Advocate Democratic Co-op City) Carlton Berkley: 596 votes (6.04%) Regular Contributors Primary Andy King: 8,336 votes (57.16%) Bola Omotosha: 470 votes (4.76%) David Greene, Adi Talwar Interns Natasha Rodriguez, Hugh Thornhill, Andrea Cetra, Michael Brown New Face of Armory Ice Complex (continued from page 1) cant head coaching position, but the For display advertising, call (718) 324-4998. The mayor’s office and Bronx Borough Rangers went in a different direction. A President Ruben Diaz Jr. have supported couple of days after the team announced Support Your the project from the beginning. It was its new coach, Alain Vigneault, Messier Community Newspaper! only after KNIC officials said they were resigned. The Norwood News is a not-for-profit pub- interested in the Armory that the city’s Although it was assumed that Messi- lication and relies upon the support of its Economic Development Corporation er felt slighted and wanted out, Messier advertisers and readers to produce a quality (EDC) issued an RFP for the long-vacant claims he wasn’t bitter, saying in a state- community newspaper. To support your paper, landmark. ment, “I am resigning my position with become a member and receive a subscription Local Councilman Fernando Cabre- the team to pursue an opportunity to ex- for one year. ra, then-Community Board 7 Chairman pand the game of hockey in the New York Paul Foster and members of the Kings- area by developing the Kingsbridge Na- Simply mail check or money order for $40 bridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance tional Ice Center (in the Bronx).” to: Norwood News, 3400 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. (KARA) all endorsed the project after In an interview last week, Messier said KNIC entered into a community bene- he wanted to use the Armory to build a Photo courtesy KNIC Norwood News is not responsible for typo- fits agreement with KARA and signed a buzz around the game of hockey, just like Hockey legend Mark Messier, the new graphical errors. Opinions expressed in signed letter of intent with the city back in late there was after the Stanley Cup title in letters and bylined columns represent the sole April. CEO of the Kingsbridge National Ice Cen- 1994. opinion of the author and are not necessarily The board and borough president’s ter, talks to the media at Lehman College. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for me those of Mosholu Preservation Corporations role in the review process is advisory. to take an incredible experience that I had or Montefiore Medical Center. Editorials rep- Only the City Council and the mayor’s space and revenue sharing that will be in 1994 in New York, turn it around and resent the views of the editor and/or publisher office have the power to shut a project pumped back into the local economy. Ex- create something that is sorely missing in only. The newspaper reserves the right to limit down. perts have said the benefits agreement is this city — ice space.” or refuse advertising it deems objectionable. In 2009, the community board approved the strongest and most ambitious in New Messier, who grew up in Edmonton Advertisements appearing in this paper cannot be used without the written permission of Nor- a proposal to turn the Armory into a giant York City history. in Canada, said his father is an educator wood News. Letters to the editor are subject shopping mall, although its approval was Messier, who was inducted into the who has coached youth hockey for most to condensation and editing. Writers should contingent upon the developer, The Relat- Hall of Fame in 2007, understands all of of his life and continues to do so in Con- include their ­affiliation or special interest if any. ed Companies, signing on to a communi- that. But he is more concerned about how necticut at the age of 77. Often, Messier Anonymous letters are not published but your ty benefits agreement. Related wouldn’t it will impact the kids in the community. said, he trained the most disadvantaged name can be withheld if requested. agree to pay workers at the proposed mall He can’t wait to get them out on the ice. of kids. a living wage, so a benefits agreement For the past four years, Messier had “That’s what we want to do here in the never got off the ground. worked for the Rangers as a special as- Bronx,” he said. “Inspiring kids who may The borough president’s office and sistant to the general manager. In June, never have had the opportunity and get- Mosholu Preservation Corporation is a KARA launched a campaign in opposition Messier interviewed for the team’s va- ting them to play hockey.” not-profit support corporation of Montefiore of the shopping mall project and it died in Medical Center. the City Council. It marked the only time in Bloomberg’s tenure as mayor that the Public and Community Meetings Council voted against a land use project • COMMUNITY BOARD 7 Youth Services/Public Safety & Quality of Life Committee he supported. meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 at St. James Recreation Center, 2350 Je- On top of its nine ice rinks, 5,000-seat rome Ave., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (718) 933-5650 or visit arena and 450 parking spaces, the ice bronxcb7.info/calendar. center proposal and benefits agreement includes 270 permanent living wage jobs, • The 52nd PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL will hold a meeting at St. James 50,000-square-feet of rent-free community Episcopal Church, 2500 Jerome Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (718) 220-5824. September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 3 4 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News Torres, the Freshest of New Faces in Bronx Politics (continued from page 1) Jr. easily held off a late charge from busi- age point (72 votes) over Hector Ramirez. is spearheaded by the real estate lobby the path to becoming this district’s repre- nessman Mark Escoffrey-Bey. Two other candidates, Yudelka Tapia and and had spent nearly $7 million on city sentative in City Hall and I will treat that On Monday, a week after the primary, Haile Rivera, were both within six per- elections as of Aug. 30, the last reporting responsibility as the central vocation of Diaz’s pick in the Democratic mayoral centage points of Pichardo. deadline. The winners in both of those my life.” race, Bill Thompson, who finished second Pichardo’s opponents claimed massive districts — Cohen and Torres — benefit- Sitting in his wheelchair outside the on primary day, conceded to first place fin- in the voting process in the district, in- ted from its spending. campaign office, supporter Ronn Jordan, isher Bill de Blasio. With de Blasio tally- cluding at least one broken machine that Jobs for New York had spent $175,412 a longtime grassroots activist with the ing just over 40 percent of the vote, which only had one working lever for an 86th on pro-Cohen efforts and $46,176 against Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy is the threshold for an outright victory, Assembly District candidate — Pichar- Stanton in the 11th District race. In total, Coalition who has butted heads with the Thompson had said he would wait to see do. They were also upset that Pichardo’s the money nearly doubled the sum both Bronx’s most powerful politicians over if a recount in his favor would force a run- mother was assigned to and worked at candidates spent on the race themselves. the years, said Torres would breathe fresh off between the top two candidates. the PS 33 polling site on Jerome Avenue, In the 15th District, Jobs for New York air into the borough’s political scene. But on Monday, after mounting pres- which is one of the district’s busiest sites. used $267,212 on behalf of Torres and “He’s the future of Bronx politics,” sure from fellow Democrats, Thompson Ramirez, Rivera and their supporters $110,655 in attacks against his closest ri- Jordan said. “He’ll be a champion for jus- held a rally last Friday to protest the al- val, Joel R. Rivera. tice like we’ve never seen before.” In the 86th Assembly legedly shoddy results and place blame Cohen and Torres were widely en- Torres, who is the first openly gay can- on the Board of Elections and the Bronx dorsed by unions and other Bronx elected didate to win a high-profile Bronx politi- District race, opponents Democratic Party, which has influence at officials and say they will be progressive cal race, was one of three Democratic can- claimed massive the BOE and supported Pichardo. on housing issues in their districts. Both didates who are poised to take over Bronx “This community deserves clean say they will not be influenced as Council Council seats being vacated by term-lim- irregularities in the and fair elections,” Haile Rivera said members by the real estate lobby. ited members. in a statement. “I firmly believe there’s Back in Belmont, Torres said the PAC In the 11th District, which includes Nor- voting process. enough evidence to conclude that Pichar- money didn’t win the race for him. “I tru- wood, Bedford Park, Riverdale, and parts do’s campaign, including his former boss ly believe, no amount of mailings made of Kingsbridge Heights, Woodlawn and said he would step away from the race State Senator Gustavo Rivera and the the difference,” he said. “It comes down to Wakefield, party favorite Andrew Cohen and throw his support behind de Blasio. Bronx Democratic Party, went above and hard work and we knocked on doors every breezed to victory over businessman and Later on Monday, Diaz followed suit and beyond the law to make sure their candi- single night to bring our message to the activist Cliff Stanton by a 2-to-1 margin. endorsed de Blasio, who is the current date wins.” voters.” In the 16th District, which includes public advocate for the city. De Blasio will As of press time on Tuesday, the Board Inside the campaign office, Janice Wal- Highbridge, Morrisania, Mt. Eden and face off against former MTA Chairman of Elections was still in the middle of do- cott, the president of the Allerton Coops, Melrose, former assembly member Va- Joe Lhota, who won the Republican pri- ing a manual recount of all the 86th As- a major housing complex in the district, nessa Gibson easily defeated her six op- mary. sembly ballots. A full recount isn’t expect- was barely keeping her eyes open and her ponents. In the 86th Assembly District, which ed to be completed until later this week. ride was leaving. On her way out, she had Meanwhile, Council incumbents includes University Heights, Morris The 11th and 15th Council District rac- a few nice words for her candidate, calling Fernando Cabrera, Andy King, Melissa Heights and Mt. Hope, Victor Pichardo, es were also touched by controversy. him “a great guy.” Mark-Viverito, Annabel Palma and Maria a DeWitt Clinton High School grad who In the run-up to primary day, both rac- “I’m tired,” she said, when asked how del Carmen Arroyo all withstood primary most recently worked for State Senator es were heavily influenced by the enor- it felt to win. “But I’m high.” challenges. Gustavo Rivera, emerged from the prima- mous spending of the Jobs for New York She added, “Now I’m gonna hold his Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, ry with a narrow lead of about 1 percent- Political Action Committee (PAC), which feet to the fire.” September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 5

Bronx Students on Parade

Photos by Adi Talwar Last Friday, Bronx Community Charter School celebrated the opening of a new school year and the school’s new building (at 3170 Webster Ave. near East 205th Street) with a parade around the block.

9/30/13 9/30/13 6 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News Police Report Woman Murdered, Boyfriend Charged Police charged a Norwood man with murdering his girlfriend in the early morning hours of Sept. 11. At around 12:30 a.m., police say some- one called in a report of a female shot in- side of 5676 DeKalb Ave. They discovered Photo by David Greene Cleopatra Lovelace, 30, unconscious and Police head into St. Brendan’s Church unresponsive with a bullet wound in the after a man shot himself in the chest in back of her head. She was declared dead the sanctuary. at the scene. Also at the scene was Lovelace’s boy- friend, Frederick White, 42. Police took Man Survives Suicide him into custody and eventually charged Attempt at St. Brendan’s him with second degree murder and crim- inal possession of a weapon. By DAVID GREENE and ALEX KRATZ Few people knew the couple, who only moved into the building a few months ear- Call it divine intervention. lier. A 53-year-old man who shot himself in “I was in complete shock,” said one the chest inside the sanctuary at St. Bren- resident of the quiet building, who de- dan’s Church in Norwood on a recent Fri- clined to be identified. “They would come day morning is expected to survive, police and go, but no one had time to get to know said. them.” —David Greene The unidentified man, who wasn’t rec- ognized by church leaders as a member Police Seek Webster or frequent visitor, is being treated at St. Barnabas Hospital. Shooting Suspect Inspector Joseph Dowling, the com- Police have released a photo of a sus- mander of the 52nd Precinct, said the pect want- wounded man was discovered by two ed in con- people who were coming into the sanc- nection tuary to pray on the morning of Sept. 6. with the The pair alerted someone on the mainte- daytime nance staff who called for an ambulance. shooting of The man apparently turned a gun into a victim at his own chest and fired. Investigators are East 204th treating the case as a suicide attempt, Street and Dowling said. The man may have hid in Webster the sanctuary the night before shooting Avenue on himself. A police spokesperson said, “It Sunday, appears that he hid himself before it was Sept. 1. closed.” Jona- Dowling said they don’t know the than Ruiz, Photo courtesy NYPD man’s address and believe he may be 21, whose Suspect Jonathan homeless. Although the man did have an last known Ruiz arrest history, Dowling said there wasn’t address anything “major” on his record. was 3150 Decatur Ave., is described as a Father George Stewart, the pastor at Hispanic male, 5-foot-6, 165 pounds, with St. Brendan’s, declined to comment. The black hair and brown eyes. Archdiocese of New York didn’t reply to a According to the flyer, Ruiz should be request for comment. considered, “armed and dangerous.” “It’s a minor miracle,” said one church Anyone with any information on Ruiz’ member. “The fact that he did it in a church whereabouts should call Det. Amanati- means he’s a believer.” The elderly woman, des of the 52nd Precinct at (718) 220- who did not want to give her name, added, 5836. Calls are considered confidential. “Now he has a second chance.” —David Greene September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 7

Estimated number of Americans Vital Be Healthy 35m who suffer from allergies. Stats Fall Tips for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers As summer comes to a close, with kids ver and results in symptoms that include lated and be careful of any leakage. cine is recommended to help reduce the back in school and preparation for fall be- itchy eyes, nose and throat, sneezing, • Keep basement and bathroom dry to risk of getting sick, but it’s even more im- gins, don’t forget to consider fall allergies. stuffy or runny nose, tearing or dark cir- avoid mold growing in these damp areas portant for people who suffer from asth- An estimated 35 million Americans suffer cles under the eyes. of the house. ma or other lung conditions. from seasonal allergies, which in the fall An allergy symptom is the result of • Have your heating system cleaned to “There’s no reason for people with al- begin in late August and peak in September. the immune system overreacting. It mis- avoid dust mites when you first turn on lergies to suffer,” Dr. Rosenstreich said. For those with fall allergies, three trig- takes the pollen or other allergy trigger the heat. “As long as you take the proper precau- gers typically occur — ragweed, indoor as a foreign invader and attacks it, which The third trigger is infections and the tions, you should be able to enjoy the allergens and infections. leads to the release of chemicals called flu, which affect the body’s immune sys- beautiful fall weather and make the most “During the summer, people experience histamines into the blood. The histamine tem and cause it to release antibodies and of family time in your home.” the lowest incidence of allergies and asth- travels through the blood and latches histamines to fight them off. The flu vac- Source: Montefiore Medical Center ma so they feel better and stop taking their onto histamine receptors on other cells, allergy medications. But they should start causing them to swell. This inflammation taking them again in early September to causes many familiar allergy symptoms. prevent symptoms before they start,” said Another trigger for allergies during David Rosenstreich, M.D., director of the the fall is due to people staying indoors allergy and immunology division at Mon- more and they are therefore exposed to tefiore Medical Center. allergens like pet dander, dust and mold. One of the biggest culprits for fall al- Several precautions to consider include: lergies is ragweed. In the fall, ragweed • Maintain an allergen free environ- releases pollen into the air and this con- ment at home. tinues until frost kills the plant closer • Focus on your bedroom: Keep your to winter. Most prevalent in the Eastern pets out, eliminate the rug because it col- and Midwest states, ragweed causes an lects dust and avoid feather pillows. allergic reaction commonly called hay fe- • Make sure the fireplace is well-venti-

Send us your health concerns, we’ll get answers. Email [email protected] 8 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 9 10 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News Opinion Op-Ed Don’t Try Our Youths as Adults By REVEREND QUE ENGLISH to the adult system have a much higher recidivism rate -- Rev. Que English is the senior pastor at Bronx Chris- approximately 34 percent more re-arrests than children tian Fellowship. 15-year-old Peter A. was sentenced to life without who stay in the youth system. parole for felony murder. Peter had joined two acquain- Youth in adult facilities are at the greatest risk of sex- tances of his older brother to commit a robbery. He was ual assault. And they are often beaten by staff, face emo- Zany Zucchini waiting outside in a van when one of the acquaintances tional abuse -- a contributing factor to the fact that these botched the robbery and murdered two victims. Peter young men and women are 36 times more likely to com- said, “Although I was present at the scene, I never shot or mit suicide in an adult facility than in a juvenile facility. killed anyone.” Nevertheless, Peter was held accountable But too many of our elected officials have been silent for the double murder because it was established during in the face of this problem. Their silence has been a form the trial that he had stolen the van used to drive to the of violence perpetrated against our young people. The victims’ house. Life without parole. children who end up going through the adult system, the DB’s first touch with the Juvenile Justice system came majority of them of color, are stripped of their dignity, at the age of 15. His tumultuous period of involvement their dreams and their aspirations. Until we turn toward with Family, Criminal and Supreme courts did not cause a more restorative and rehabilitative model, it will only him to spend a lifetime in prison, but instead fueled his get worse. passion. He is currently a BSW student at Lehman Col- Children must be held accountable for their actions, lege. He has participated in various social change coali- and we must offer help for both the victim’s family and tions and plans to create a non profit organization that the perpetrator. But the adult system is punitive rather will focus on providing alternatives to youth who have than rehabilitative, which opens the door to higher rates been involved with the Juvenile Justice system. of recidivism. Neither justice nor public safety is being As co-founder of both the Bronx Clergy Roundtable served by treating them as adults. and the Clergy Roundtable, and president The brain science is clear -- adolescents respond well of the Bronx Clergy Criminal Justice Roundtable, I have to interventions. And if children get the right interven- the arduous task of encountering on a daily basis the tions, they can set themselves on the right path. injustices that teenagers face. One such injustice is the These issues are not going to be fixed solely by raising automatic prosecution of youth as adults when they turn the age at which youth are treated as adults. But it is an Photo courtesy Hirschmann-Wilson family 16. New York State is the only state other than North Car- essential first step. I urge you to join me in calling on our Shoshana, 9, and Dalia, 4, Hirschmann came olina where 16-year-olds are prosecuted as adults -- and elected officials to raise the age, doing your part to raise home from vacation to their home on Putnam Place this is bad for public safety and it’s bad for the almost our youth, and finding ways to ensure that our children in Norwood to discover an out-of-control zucchini. 50,000 children a year who end up going through the get the healing, direction, love, increased support sys- No word yet on whether the zucchini was taking adult system. tems, better education and safer communities they not performance enhancing drugs. Studies have shown that children who are transferred only need but desire. September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 11

Inquiring Photographer By David Greene This week we asked readers what they felt were the top issues in the upcoming race for mayor:

It’s a very important thing The libraries are a very Stop-and-frisk is an import- I’d like to earn more money, We need more jobs for the to vote. You have to keep important thing to these ant issue. We also need pay lower taxes ... and not people out of work, and we the country going. You have communities. We need to keep the taxes low so get shot on my way home. also need more affordable to keep the country strong more libraries, not less. So people keep spending. John DeLgiudice housing. Those should be and your vote counts, even we need to keep the fund- Domingo Perez the top priority of the next though you might not think ing coming to keep them mayor. it counts, but it does. open for our young people Roberto Alicea Michael Drewery and the old. James Holiday

12 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News Neighborhood Notes Bronxwide Town Hall Breast Cancer Support coln Medical and Mental Health Center, dresses who have not had a mammogram 234 E. 149th St. in the Conference Center in 12 months. The Bronx YMCA New The Social Action Ministry will hold on the first floor. Issues concern women’s Americans Welcome Center, 2125 Glebe a “Responsibility and Accountability” Group Jacobi Medical Center, 1400 Pelham mental health during pregnancy and the Ave. will hold a screening on Sept. 26 from Town Hall meeting, Sept. 19, from 7 to 9 Pkwy., So., and SHARE (self-help group postpartum period. For more informa- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information p.m., at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 771 for women with breast or ovarian cancer) tion, call (718) 590-2648. or to make an appointment, call (877) 628- Fairmount Place (between Prospect Av- are hosting a support group for women 9090. enue and East 176th Street, off Tremont recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Avenue). It will be attended by elected of- are undergoing treatment, and those who Seniors Fitness Program ficials and community leaders. For more City Parks Foundation offers free have completed treatment. Meetings are Peace Day Ceremony information, call (718) 294-7129 or (917) yoga instruction and fitness walking in The Riverdale Yonkers Society for Eth- from 1 to 2 p.m., on Fridays, Sept. 27, Oct. 226-7960. Pelham Bay Park, Soundview Park, and ical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Rd., presents 25, Nov. 29, and Dec. 20. For more informa- Van Cortlandt Park/Woodlawn, to New International Peace Day and Rededica- tion, call (718) 918-4318 or (866) 891-2392. Free Health Workshops Yorkers 60 and over, from Sept. 23 to Nov. tion of Our Peace Pole, free, on Sept. 22, 1, which will take place twice a week for featuring “Breaking Walls,” a special pro- Montefiore Care Management is offer- one hour at each park. Schedule is subject gram at 11 a.m. followed by the ceremo- ing free interactive workshops for patients MMC Health Events Montefiore’s Children’s Hospital Tish- to change. For more information or a de- ny at 12:45 p.m. Light refreshments will and their family members and caregivers, man Learning Center, 111 E. 210th St., tailed schedule, call (718) 760-6999. be served. This program is about teens as follows: For diabetes: Sept. 24, noon to 2 presents Sickle Cell Awareness Day, free, reaching out internationally to teens to p.m., at MMG Bronx East, 2300 Westches- on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the work towards understanding. For more ter Ave.; Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to noon, at MMG Grand Hall. Events include information Senior Art Program information, call (718) 548-4445. Grand Concourse, 2532 Grand Concourse on the latest pain management therapies, (2nd floor conference room); and Sept. 23, Volunteers Sought self-care strategies, a patient panel, as The Bronx Council on the Arts seeks 2 to 4 p.m., at the Co-op City Community well as refreshments and arts and crafts NYC artists-in-residence to participate Obamacare Meeting Center, 177 Dreiser Loop (2nd floor, room The Northwest Bronx for Change for children. For more information or to in their SPARC (Seniors Partnering with 8). Workshop for chronic kidney disease hosts a meeting concerning those with- register, call (718) 741-2342. Also scheduled Artists Citywide) program to work at se- will be held Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at out healthcare coverage, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. are breast and cervical cancer screenings, nior centers. Artists will receive a stipend MMG Greene Medical Arts Pavilion, 3400 at the Tibbett Towers Community Room free if you qualify, on Oct. 5 at MMC’s Ein- and access to workspace in senior centers Bainbridge Ave. For more information, first floor, 3130 Irwin Ave. (between West stein Center for Cancer Care, 1695 East- in exchange for the creation and delivery call (800) 636-6683. 231st and 232nd streets). Learn how the chester Rd., Montefiore Medical Park, of arts programming for seniors. Applica- Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) could Outpatient Medical Oncology, 1st floor, tions are due by Sept. 30. For more infor- mean improved health, monetary savings Back to School Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more informa- mation, call (718) 931-9500. and even life-saving medical attention. The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, tion or to register, call (718) 920-7265. For more information, call (718) 884-4269. 3415 Bainbridge Ave., will host a back-to- school fair where families can learn about Free Breast Cancer health, child-life programs, and nutrition, Mental Health Forum For more Neighborhood Notes Bronx Health Link presents its annual Screening on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the The American-Italian Cancer Founda- online, go to www.norwoodnews. forum on “Perinatal Women and Mental CHAM 2 lobby. For more information, call tion offers free breast cancer screenings org and click on “Neighborhood Health in the Bronx: How Women Cope,” (718) 741-2357. to women over 40 with NYC mailing ad- on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lin- Notes.” September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 13 Classifieds Professional Directory Beautician Services 617 E. Fordham Road (between Ar- Religious Services Law Offices thur and Hughes), Bronx, NY 10458. (Fordham University Section). Call Come to Madame P’s Beauty World Good News Christian Church James M. Visser, Esq. today for your appointment: (347) The last old-fashioned hairdresser in 3061 Bainbridge Ave. General Practice 284-3834 the Bronx. (basement of the Church of the Holy Accidents, Commercial We specialize in haircutting, hair Nativity) Wills & Estates care, and provide consultations on Pediatric Services Bronx, NY 10467 Offices Bronx and Manhattan hair care and weaving to stimulate (347) 329-0023 (646) 260-6326 hair growth. We do tinting and use Tiga Pediatrics Pastors James and Andrea Miller all manners of relaxers, including 3510 Bainbridge Avenue, Suite 5, Sunday service at 2 p.m. Mizani, Affirm, Fiberguard, and Vitale. Bronx, NY 10467 Home fellowship bible studies on We use Wave Nouveau Coiffure. Ages 0 to 21 years Wednesdays at 7 p.m. We are still doing carefree curls and General Practice, Obesity, Asthma, Friday night prayer service at 7 p.m. press and curl. We also offer flat-iron- ADHD Visit us at www.goodnewscc. ing. 20% off for seniors Tuesdays, Same-Day Appointment Every Day! wordpress.com. Wednesdays, and Thursdays. (718) 319-8999 SERVICES RELIGIOUS SERVICES Classifieds: $12 for the first 20 words and 25 Computer Repair: Upgrade, troubleshooting: Laptop Glad Tidings Assembly of God: 2 Van Cortlandt cracked screen, no power, overheating, virus removal, Ave. E. and Jerome Avenue. (718) 367-4040. Prayer cents for each additional word. data recovery. Call James (646) 281-4475, (718) 324-4332. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Service at 11 a.m. Cleaning Service: Houses, apartments, and offices Professional Directory: $144 for six months; cleaned. Free estimates. Reasonable rates. Contact MISCELLANEOUS Mark at (718) 882-0598. $260 for one year. Cash Paid: For antiques, old items, collectibles, REAL ESTATE artwork, jewelry, books, records, coins, stamps, sports cards, bric-a-brac. Moving sales, estates, contents of Business Cards: $360 for six months (12 issues); 2-Family House for Sale: Low down payment! Low homes. (718) 882-0598 (home), or (347) 734-9261 (cell). $625 for one year (25 issues). interest rate! Fully renovated. Includes 3 BR over 3 BR and master bedroom. Wood floors and tile. Full FOR SALE 1-bedroom basement. This property has 7 bedrooms and Deadlines: Deadlines for classified ads are one 4 full baths. Parking and back yard. New kitchen. New Back to Life Exercise Machine: Brand new $125.00; bathroom. Wheelchair ramp. Great investment, it will Commercial Appliances: Boxer bread maker - 20 qts., all week prior to publication. To place an ad, call the pay for itself. You will live for free! Location: Wakefield/ parts included (makes cake too) $900.00; Kenmore deep Norwood News at (718) 324-4998 between the Barnes, between 228th and 229th streets. Minutes away freezer - 34”Hx27”W $275.00; Frigidaire conventional hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. from Montefiore Hospital. Please call owner: (917) 622- oven $500.00. Contact Grace at (917) 769-9063 or (718) 5810. Price: $465,000 (neg.) Lease with option to buy, 796-6032. $1,800 per month. 14 n September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News

presents Eddie Palmieri & Friends, the Mambo more information and tickets, call (718) 960- information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit Onstage Legends Orchestra, and flutist Dave Valentin, 8833. www.nypl.org. Sept. 28 at 8 p.m., at Lehman Center for the n Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., Performing Arts. Tickets are $45 to $60. For n Pregones Theatre presents Dancing in My Cockroach Killers, Sept. 19 to Oct. 13; Events Editor’s Pick Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; and Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m.; at n The public is invited to The Bronx Native- the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th American Festival, free, Sept. 22 from noon to Ibrahim Gonzalez Tribute at St. (between 8th and 9th avenues), in English 4 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park’s south picnic area, with Spanish supertitles. For more information, to celebrate the native cultures of the Americas, Jerome-Gun Hill BID Festival call (718) 585-1202. including music, storytelling, food and dance. For more information, call (718) 430-1891. This Saturday, as part of n The Bronx Music Heritage Center Lab, 1303 the annual Jerome-Gun Louis Niñé Blvd., presents Bronx Rising! Music, n Manhattan College, West 242nd Street near Hill BID Festival, there will Film & Spoken Word of the Borough: Singer Broadway in Riverdale, presents author Mary be a free all-star Latin jazz/ Jacqueline Flowers on Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.; film, Gaitskill, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m., in Hayden Hall, salsa tribute concert for “Salty Dog Blues,” and Q&A on Sept. 20 at 8 room 100; and annual Costello Lecture, Sept. the late Ibrahim Gonzalez, p.m.; and book presentation, “Speak English: 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Smith Auditorium. For more a multi-talented musician, The Rise of Latinos in Baseball” on Sept. 21 information, call (718) 862-7546 for author; and artist and activist who lived at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation for each is (718) 862-7129 for lecture. in Norwood and passed $5. Programs are subject to change. For more away this past spring. The information, visit [email protected]. n Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand tribute starts at 2:30 p.m. It Concourse, presents a number of family events will be directed by Grammy- n The Woodlawn Conservancy presents free in September, including Learn to Draw, Sept. nominated percussionist Bardekova Ensemble Concert, Sept. 22 at 2 19 at 3 p.m.; Seasonal Crafts, Fridays at 3 p.m.; Bobby Sanabria and p.m., featuring classical and contemporary Arts and Crafts, Wednesdays at 3 p.m.; and includes a star-studded music, at Woodlawn Cemetery’s Woolworth Stretching and Toning, Thursdays at 10 a.m. ensemble of Gonzalez’s friends and colleagues. The tribute highlights the street festival, which Chapel, at the Jerome Avenue entrance. For ESL Classes are offered every Saturday at 9 will be held on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jerome Avenue between East Gun Hill Road more information, call (718) 920-1469. a.m. and Poe Cottage tours are held Saturdays and Mosholu Parkway. Other highlighs include more concerts, a celebrity hoops game, food and Sundays. A printmaking workshop for n stands, chess and dominoes tournaments, free health screening, kiddie rides and over 100 The Bronx Library Center, at 310 E. children ages 6 to 12 will be held Sept. 21 vendors. For more information, call (347) 640-0104 or (718) 324-4946. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the Sonido Costeño (seating is limited; register in advance). For Trio in Concert, Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. For more more information or a detailed schedule, call September 19–October 2, 2013 n Norwood News n 15

(718) 365-5516. Last Summer Sun Prints, to make silhouettes Saturdays and Sundays in September in Nolan registration required), Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.; MS from leaves and other natural materials, Park, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free Governors Word 2010 for Beginners: Sept. 24 at 2 p.m.; n Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, 3450 Sept. 21 and 22; and Be a Bee, to wear Island Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime A Day of Inspiration: To support our physically DeKalb Ave., senior citizens program, presents wings, antennae, a pollen cup and a kazoo Building at 10 South St. adjacent to the Staten disabled veterans, Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m.; and Jewish Sizzlin’ ‘60s at the Brownstone, Sept. to buzz with, followed by a parade at 12:30 Island Ferry. For more information, visit Hispanic Film Festival: Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m., 19; line dancing, Sept. 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; p.m. (weather permitting), Sept. 28 and 29; www.4heads.org and www.4heads.org/visitors. in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. and Oktoberfest at Platzl Brauhaus, trip to both at the Wave Hill House from 10 a.m. to BCA also presents Esther Pagan: My Colors Teens/young adults can attend Movies at 4 Pomona, N.Y., Oct. 2 (leave at 9 a.m. and return 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free Saturdays of Cancer and In the Headlines: Latino New p.m.: Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.; by 5 p.m.; $60). For more information, call (718) until noon all year, and free until noon in Yorkers 1980-2001, opening Oct. 2, as part of and Chess at 4 p.m.: Sept. 23 and 30. Children 882-4000. September. Glyndor Gallery tours take place BCA’s First Wednesdays Bronx Culture Trolley, can enjoy film: Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.; Preschool Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m.; garden at Hostos College’s Longwood Art Gallery, 450 Story Time at 11 a.m.: Sept. 19 and 26; Puppet n Woodlawn Conservancy presents monthly walks are held Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street), through Making: Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.; and Reading guided tour at Woodlawn Cemetery: Full Moon a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., from the Perkins Dec. 20. For more information, call (718) 931- Aloud: Oct. 1 at 4. For more information, call (Sept. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.; bring flashlight); Visitor Center. For more information and a 9500 ext. 33 or (718) 518-6728. (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. and walking tour, Revolt of the Actors, Sept. schedule of events, call (718) 549-3200. 29 at 2 p.m. Tours are $15/adults, discounts for n The Bronx Documentary Center, 614 n The Mosholu Library, at 285 E. 205th St., members/seniors/students; Enter at the Jerome n The Bronx County Historical Society’s Bronx Courtlandt Ave., presents Refugee Hotel, Sept. offers for seniors and adults: Knitting Circle: and Bainbridge avenues entrance. For more Archives Building, 3313 Bainbridge Ave., 28 to Dec.1, Thursdays to Sundays, 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.; Wii Program: Tuesdays information, call (718) 920-1469. presents free lecture, History of the Bronx (opening reception is Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.). at 3 p.m.; and MS Excel for Beginners: Sept. 26 Latino,” Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. (National Hispanic Exhibition chronicles refugees during their at 12:30 p.m. Children can enjoy Reading Aloud n Visions’ (services for the blind and visually Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15); and first night in the United States and their lives in at 4 p.m.: (ages 3 to 12), Sept. 23; Arts and impaired) Bronx Advisory Board invites 13th Annual Golf Outing, Sept. 26, at Pelham resettlement. For more information, call (718) Crafts at 3:30 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12; all materials the public to Mix It Up, to join “celebrity” Bay Park’s Split Rock Golf Course, to support 993-3512. provided), Sept. 24; and Toddler Story Time at bartenders as they display their mixology the Society: Registration and breakfast 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months), Sept. 19 talents, Sept. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tosca shotgun start 11 a.m.; and cocktail reception n Visiones Culturales presents Passages: A and 26. For more information, call (718) 882- Marquee Rooftop Garden, 4034 E. Tremont and awards dinner 4 p.m. Fee is $150/dinner Collective Art Exhibition, Sept. 26 to Oct. 10 8239. Ave. ($25 includes hors d’oeuvres and only; $350 per player includes golf and dinner. (opening reception is Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.), networking opportunities.) All proceeds will For more information, call (718) 881-8900. free, at the Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 n The Jerome Park Library, at 118 Eames Place, support Visions’ free programs and services Grand Concourse. The exhibition includes offers for children: Kids’ Active Health at 4 in the Bronx. ($12.50/ticket is tax deductible; many cultural events and art workshops for p.m.: (yoga and zumba), Sept. 27; Cooking: make checks payable to Visions). For more Exhibits the community, dance, and music. For more Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.; and Chess: Oct. 1 at 4 information or to RSVP, call (212) 625-1616 ext. information and a detailed schedule, call (646) p.m.; (all for ages 5 to 12). For teens, there is: 135. n The Bronx County Historical Society’s 281-3402. Cooking at 4 p.m.: Sept. 19 and Oct. 3; and Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine- for adults: Computer Basics at noon: Sept. n The NY Botanical Garden presents its Varian House, 3266 Bainbridge Ave., presents 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1 and 3; and Microsoft Word Greenmarket, farmers market at the base of the Pastimes & Pleasures: Having Fun in the Library Events for Beginners: Sept. 25 at 1 a.m. For more Library Allee inside the Mosholu Gate entrance, Bronx, through Oct. 20. For more information, information, call (718) 549-5200. Wednesdays through Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. call (718) 881-8900. n The Bronx Library Center, at 310 E. For more information, call (718) 817-8658. Kingsbridge Rd., presents programs for adults NOTE: Items for consideration may be mailed n The Bronx Council on the Arts invites including Single Stop/Government Benefits to our office or sent to norwoodnews@ n Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd the public to its free Governors Island Art at 9 a.m.: Sept. 19, 24, 26, Oct. 1 and 3; norwoodnews.org, and should be received by St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Projects: Fair, featuring works by Bronx visual artists, Heritage Arts & Crafts: (advance in-person Sept. 23 for the next publication date of Oct. 3.