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OUTREACH 7 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 www.bxtimes.com “Everyone talks about also school St. Jerome come must school The Jorge De La Cruz, come to have “We
the Bronx. the archdio- have we importanthow education is here and cese helps poor who people closing down a school that helps those people.” held a rally to raise support their for school on Wednes- to 12. December plan day, financial a with up raise $1million the over Kingsbridge, next years. few in whose son attends Our Lady Angels of dead- archdiocese’ called line to raise the un- money realistic. next by $900,000 with up he said. had month,” “We our first meeting pos- about closure on Decembersible and11, are we in the begin- time. making a of stages ning enough us plan, the but archdiocese is giving not If the closes, school where are the kids going to go?” Photo courtesy of Paul LaRosa “It’s a lot of money for for of money a lot “It’s was he said LaRosa school graduate Paul La- Paul up an emergency PayPal raise. to donating make to account that easier. like graduate school a said be tough,” to going It’s school Rosa, a former Daily News reporter is a pro- who now CBS at ducer News. would they that shocked want to close down a school of youth poor helping is that protect these pipelines, you must call the local one-call center at 811 protect Archdiocese school of- school Archdiocese Blessed Sacrament has Parents and support- The has school also set Do not light a match or smoke, turn appliances or lights on or off (including Do not assume someone else will report the condition. National Grid customers should call 1-718-643-4050. with your electric service. is a problem us if there Tell on site. who are emergency responders from Follow directions Find a phone away from the area and call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) the area Find a phone away from . flashlights), use a telephone or start a car. Doing so can produce sparks that sparks that Doing so can produce flashlights), use a telephone or start a car. might cause the gas to explode. LEARN MORE . For gas safety tips, visit www.conEd.com/gassafety s s s s s s CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG gas pipelines in our service than 4,300 miles of underground more are There in a dangerous can result The slightest scratch, scrape, dent or gouge area. leak. To property. you dig or excavate on public or private two to 10 days before After you call, utility location of their lines companies will mark the approximate at no charge to you. a plan to raise $1.2 million theover next three years. ficials said the schools must present realistic financial plans January. by already started plans to raise the money. ers rallied the outside arch- diocese in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 12. “As a school, need we “As Blessed Sacrament are running a $1.2 at million deficit. in $350,000 with up come to fundraising the by money new year so that we can stay she said. veryopen,” “It’s disconcerting. are How we going to raise $350,000?” which Soundview, in with school up Supreme U.S. come educated must Court Justice Sonia Soto- mayor, Supreme Court Justice an alumnae Sonia of Blessed Sotomayor, Sacrament School, shakes hands with visitors during a visit the to school. 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Christmas sure are a post- hoping for rochial schoolsfacing clo- www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 8 they didn’t feelto me.” pressured,port Joe, but but it felt “IDiaz’ call. like a conflict after anerve!” they said“What we’ll atbxtimes.com. update the time you read this in print, but Dec. 20. Thursday, tonight, votes board the when forchairman Joe sidering he would “appreciate” them con- personallerton friend Park/Al- ofmembers the Morris board, of McManus telling andlongtime chair Dom Castore. them of death byrecent the opened he’s seat the tofill running candidates a chairman. elected McManus Joe committeman state that he’d 11 Board Community members like Jr.Diaz -umADVISING hasbeen to see Democratic BORO Two other members said said members other Two tosup- askme not did “He us told member board One lateby too be will results The Ruben has been calling ofthree isone McManus We hearARM TWISTING Boro Prez Ruben 4 members whenthey4 members went against Board tofourCommunity buh-bye terms. their two-year of end atthe members board point toreap- decline can -and appoint conflict is that borough presidentsNaomi, but the potential ethical for ispayback McManus for port with her. door-to-door campaigning Diaz Gjonaj, despite toMark ic primary Democrat- September the lost She never her. reallygotalongwith Naomi Rivera, although the club Assemblywoman support club Democratic ing Liberty the local for.” voted you who an openvote knows “soeveryone notlike bylawsdid requiring the with the phone call,fortable but uncom- shedidn’t feel said Ferrara hisopinion.”express to another. hasaright said “He said one. call,” atthe surprised was alittle Ex-BP Adolfo Carrion said Adolfo Carrion Ex-BP No one’s saying Diaz’ sup- inhav- wasactive McManus Board member Bernadette “I was not uncomfortable,” BEAT streets of the Bronx, one-by-one. Bronx, ofthe streets wounded andmurderedonthe teens and children young allthe on this may be a good time to reflect day, inonehorrific young children slaughter of those 20 innocent that.” DeSio. spokesman John Diaz responded “Thereof forchairman,” hispreference members board simply informing is noflag. conflict red apotential raises projects for where developers seekapproval in board alocal involving a race himselfinto developers inserting from contributions on campaign relies who official of anelected elected. rrow asastraightstrong reputation ar- hasa Ruben And developers. on tough asbeing has areputation of theboard’s landusecommittee, he was pushing. newYankeethe proposal Stadium As the nation mourns the TOWN OUR IS NEWTOWN boroughpresident is “The mereappearance But the McManus, as longtime chair offering from an undisclosed caller caller undisclosed an from offering tells us he turned downruling coalition baby. a peaceSkelos’ and Conference Democratic hisIndependent between riage Klein Jeff Sr. jail time. -andless charges tolesser pleas guilty way accepting out, peditious ex- the takes caseload, crushing overloaded a with derstandably Yet un- conviction. on Johnson, jailtime years three mandatory gun cases. State law calls for a waya better todealwithloaded DA DA Streets” campaign. inour mote throughhis“Peace Ruben Diaz Jr. continues to pro- program that Borough President itanonymously to police, a report munity to calledge 866-GUN-STOP of illegal to guns in their com- is NOT a happy camper with Rob Johnson Rob He’s so mad, in fact, that he State Senator OLIVE BRANCH? And a message to Bronx toBronx amessage And knowl- with anyone urge We GOP minority to make a minority GOP ’s Same Senate mar- : Please, find find : Please, Ruben Diaz Diaz Ruben Dean Espada 2008-2009. in back Senate narrowly-split ditos) heldRev, sway themtheBan- we stillcall for swagthe three other (sorry, Amigos in the whenheand ing chairmanship now,”want it-not Diaz. said no. 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NYC PARTY FOR WHY TRAVEL? www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 10 were reported. were reported. injuries No four-hundred dollars. of establishment the robbed prit cul- The agun. with mat laundry An unknown male robbery. to anarmed alerted walked into– 756 St.Ann’s Ave. were Police a arrested. was who asuspect on work paper the processed police as Center Medical toLincoln ed transport- was victim injured The back. lower the besides knee, left to the right shoulder, thigh, left four separate times with injuries stabbed was aperson dispute, inanelevator. a curred During thatoc- into anincident looking 138 East are St. Authorities – 440 evidence. as vouched was weapon The tol. pis- ofpossession 9-mm a loaded in was who asuspect arrested 137– 530 East officers Police St. is completed. autopsy the once Office aminer’s Ex- Medical the from information additional for arewaiting tectives De- room. living inthe face her lying face down with bruises to found was woman Hispanic The discovered. was a 26 woman year of abody after launched was tion Ave.– 535 Aninvestiga- Jackson autopsy an performed. be can that so Office aminer’s Ex- Medical tothe released was body victim’s The wrist. his own slashed apparently had man the that indicated Center.cal Officials Medi- toLincoln transported be to had man the into custody, but man old year a40 take did ficers Police culprit. of- possible the from anotification received ficials of- after avehicle inside covered dis- was body victim’s The gled. who had apparently stran- been woman old a22year of death intothe arelooking Authorities Ave. Brook and Blvd. – Bruckner – 553 169 East investiga- Police St. money. of amount unknown an with fled culprit The robbery. a committing while a handgun displayed male black unknown business.of a neighborhood An intoarobbery arelooking gators – 1240 Ave. Union investi- Police pistol. 9-mm aloaded voucher this With aguninNYC. toown license arrest proper the toobtain failure for officers bypolice arrested was police 165 East 969 person St. Another were male. black old year able a48 and woman Hispanic old This time arrested was a 35 year to guns. additional two to voucher able were officers police as jail to heading were afemale and Ave.– 1034 Amale Longfellow THURS, NOV. 29th, 2:15 p.m. WED, NOV. 28th, 9:00 a.m. NOV.SUN, 25th, a.m. 4:25 NOV.SUN, 25th, 12:55 a.m. SAT, NOV. 24th, 4:30 a.m. WED, NOV. 6:10 28th, p.m. SUN, NOV. 25th, 9:55 p.m. FRI, NOV. 30th, 2:40 a.m. – MON, NOV. 26th, 3:05 p.m. 42nd PCT. 40th PCT. 41st PCT. that two armed male entered entered male armed that two informed were Investigators fired. been had ashot where robbery armed into areported looking 161– 283East are St.Authorities dollars. trio unknown The into anapartment. fled way their forced uniforms UPS with wearing seen were males black overin the Three Highbridge section. of a home a invasion thousand that occurred learned they after bypolice tiated 1360 Ave. ini- was Asearch Ogden tion at knifepoint. sec- Morrisania inthe occurred attack hallway. morning early The inabuilding’s assaulted sexually was thataperson into areport arelooking investigators – Police fleeing. before phone ablackberry and phone toagalaxy inaddition lars dol- hundred five grabbed males unknown two The business. aneighborhood robbed who culprits two the for are looking – 1756 174 East Investigators St. oval. the of area the in walking while attacked was He back. tothe aslashwound from found a black male suffering community. toresponded the Parkchester officers Police Oval. Metropolitan aguninNYC. toown license man failed to obtain the proper the since asevidence vouched Arriving was weapon The pistol. 45-caliber a of inpossession found was man The police. bylocal arrested was male Hispanic old A 22year Ave. Ave. Leland and – Lafayette officers juries werereported. in- No scene. the on arrive could officers police before fled group door. gun into The anapartment a fired apparently four culprits The males. four for are looking – 149 Ave. Authorities Boynton the attack. the into arelooking detectives Local areas. andstomach thigh, arm, ing from stab wounds to the right 17 suffer- was male black old year Center. The Medical toLincoln ed injured male teen was transport- 168East Ave. Franklin St. and An dollars. with two-thousand establishment the fled gunpoint at male black Anunknown point. cial business thatacommer- alerted were tors was robbed at gun WED, NOV. 11:15 28th, p.m. NOV.TUES, – 27th, p.m. 8:30 NOV. TUES, 27th, 3:30 a.m. NOV. 6:35THURS, p.m. 29th, WED, NOV. 28th, 9:00 p.m. – WED, NOV. 28th, 1:40 a.m. NOV.SUN, 25th,p.m. 6:40 FRI, NOV.FRI, 11:35 30th, – p.m. 44th PCT. 43rd PCT. ing into the incident. ing into incident. the arelook- detectives Local thigh. left tothe wound abullet from was maleThe victim suffering community. Neck Throggs in the shot hasbeen who amale treated Center Medical atJacobi staff – 191 Ave. medical The Meagher death. tothe connected any suspicions were there if tosee an autopsy perform will staff Examiner’s cal Medi- 10 The p.m. after shortly expired had baby thatthe cated indi- staff the where Center cal Medi- toJacobi transported was baby old month four The infant. an of death intothe are looking – 3120 Ave. Buhre Authorities ently self-inflicted. appar- was bullet thatthe mined on his own. Investigators deter- when he arrived at the hospital leg right tothe awound from ing suffer- was male 16 black old year injured The Hospital. St. Barnabas to teen a sent that shooting a into arelooking investigators Police – West 176 Ave. Andrews St. and serious. to be reported pital;medical care at St. Barnabas Hos- nonecollided. The officers received of vehicles police two after injured the were officers The attention. ical injuries med- required officers police Five 181 East and Concourse Grand St. were Hospital. toSt. Barnabas transported was He hiparea. tothe wound a bullet old black male from was suffering A29year ashooting. of learned authorities when was initiated – 2271 Morris each. wound tims whofrom one were suffering vic- both interviewed and facility Ave.Police were called An to the wounds. their for help medical medical inquiry seeking there appeared victims two the after Hospital Barnabas ficersmales Hispanic two where an incident were into arelooking Ave. Authorities were stabbed.Andrews Ave. andWest Burnside summoned Police of- to St. sisting with the inquiry. the with sisting areas- Center. detectives Local to Jacobi Medical transported money. injured The worker was amount of anunknown with fled pair The floor. intothe a bullet fired culprit second the while slashed a worker’s right hand culprits the of One business. the THURS, NOV. 29th, 3:30 a.m. SUN, NOV. 25th, 9:30 p.m. MON, NOV. MON, 26th, 10:05 p.m. – p.m. NOV. 9:05 26th, MON, SUN, NOV. 25th, 1:25 a.m. SAT, NOV. 24th, 4:20 a.m. – 45th PCT. 46th PCT. No injuries were reported. injuriesNo werereported. thousand fleeing. dollars before eight- given was man money. The demanding toateller a note believed to be in his forties passed male community. Ablack bridge Williams- inthe Bank Manhattan officers were called– 3514 Police PlainsRd. White to the Chase ment administration. besides with interfering govern- charged with disorderly conduct was person second the and cated intoxi- while driving with charged was person One accident. vehicle atwo- into looking officers police by Two arrested were persons Ave.233 East St. and – Jerome Center.Medical the neck upon also and forehead tothe wounds arrivinginjured from male was suffering at Jacobi The twice. stabbed was male a27 black old year where cident intoanin- arelooking Authorities 226 St. East and PlainsRd. White began. inquiry 7the called were Police thigh. right tothe wound a bullet for care seeking into hospital the walked 19 male The black old year own. his on hospital the at peared ap- shot been had who a male to Jacobi called were investigators Police 221 Ave.– Paulding East and St. Medical asevidence. vouched was on weap- The gun. a45-caliber with Center along 19 found was male old year The officers. police undercover by arrested being after custody after into taken was male Hispanic Ave. Boiler A and Rd. – Boston 3p.m. before shortly stored Power re- was indicated. officials thousand over people thirty-one ity. The affected electric- their without was area area block thataseven is learned Edison home to Con from Officials occurred. had authorities City failure thatapower alerted were Ave. Gunther 3220 the scene found a male who had had who amale found scene the on arriving officers Police curred. oc- had that astabbing alerted 975 181 East were St. Authorities pital. Hos- toSt. Barnabas transported was and torso lower inthe once shot been had child old month Afive shot. been had that achild learned officials when started 1997 Hughes Ave. An inquiry was FRI, NOV.FRI, 12:40 30th, p.m. NOV.MON, 26th, 6:10 p.m. NOV.SUN, – 25th, p.m. 6:30 SUN, NOV. 25th, 1:00 a.m. NOV.SUN, 25th, 12:40 a.m. SAT, NOV. 24th, 12:00 – p.m. FRI, NOV. 30th, 8:15 a.m. – SUN, NOV. 25th, 1:05 a.m. – 47th PCT. 48th PCT. 7 reported that the fire was under under was fire thatthe 7 reported Division 9a.m. By walls. the hind that might have hidden be- been flames the of any extension for to check as laddercrewsstarted stretched quickly was line A hose attic. the of area inacloset a fire talion 19 indicated that there was dispatched to thecompany. fire were also chiefs Three scene. Bat- company inadditionto asquad arescue crews, ladder three nies, compa- signment offourengines as- alarm first afull requested and home inaprivate afire had thatthey indicated units arriving First building. aburning reach to section Heights University the of street the through raced – 2214 University Ave. Fire units Center Medical Jacobi at care specialized with provided was child The step-daughter. old charged with raping his 12 year isbeing suspect The man. black old year a46 PSA #8arrested Housing’s from officers – Police thisinquiry. on Detectives Pct. 40th with ing’s PSA #7areworking Hous- from officers Police body. his of side right the on area rib the in slashed was victim male The amale. on into anattack looking are Ave. Authorities Alexander 340 scene. atthe treated being after Center Medical Jacobi to malewastransported Hispanic platform to the street below. The person jumped from the train thatanaked indicated Officials Pkwy. Ave. Mosholu and – Jerome ahipinjury. with tal Hospi- toSt. Barnabas transported was man the removed, Once chute. the of out taken being before floor second and first the between down an hour originally hanging upside ahalf for shaft-way inthe was man 82 old thatthe year indicated ficials Of- shaft. inanelevator trapped was 2550 Webb Ave. An elderlyconducting the inquiry. man are Center. sleuths Local Medical toJacobi transported was victim injured The male. ablack shot who person the for arelooking tives Ave. Detec- Barker and St. Britton inquiry. ahomicide with faced are now later. 30minutes Detectives some expired victim thatthe indicated Officials reported. officials times multiple shot was male black Farms old community. A20year officers1010 178 East police St. Additional were sent intoBarnabas Hospital. the Westcondition, to was St. transported instable tobe reported was who been stabbed. The injured victim, SAT, NOV. 24th, 8:45 a.m. NOV. 10:05FRI, p.m. 30th, WED, NOV. 28th, 5:00 p.m. – NOV. p.m. 9:35 29th, THURS, SUN, NOV. 25th, 7:35 a.m. – NOV. FRI, – 12:00 30th, a.m. FRI, NOV. 30th, 9:00 a.m. – 52nd PCT. 49th PCT. Housing Fire Log Fire under control by5:35 control p.m. under declared was fire The tinguished. ex- and contained being was fire to the incident commander the progress their crewsreported the As fire. the of extension for and person any for trapped searching fire the above floor tothe went ladder company arriving second the door, crewfrom ment asthe apart- atthe were already person crew Ladder apartment. burning hallway tothe the down then and 17th tothe stairwell floor up the line the advance could they fore company engine crewsbe- the by floor below the on connected development. Hose lines had to sociated with the Murphy Houses 17th the on as- apartment floor inan blaze areported for tions sta- fromed several fire different dwellingat the respond- 20-story FirefightersBronx Expwy. arriving Ave. Cross andthe Arthur near dwelling high-rise Authority ing York Hous- inaNew City reported 611 was Afire North. Park Crotona inhalation. smoke for Tentreated were p.m. residents at8:05 control under declared was incident The house. apartment the throughout condition smoke a created fire The dryers. the from caused by an accumulation apparently was blaze that the indicated of Officials hospitals. local lint towere one of transported two infants The old. months six of age the under infants several including residents the of agroup affected room on the first floor. The smoke laundry inthe dryers the from ing lead- system duct the within cated lo- was fire the Battalion 20th the of command the Under floor. first the filled blaze the from smoke as stations four from scene to the Firefighters responded structure. high seven-story the within tion condi- asmoke reporting were Neck community. Residents Throggs inthe house apartment toers responded a multi-level Ave.– 270 Firefight- Longstreet medical facility. toanear-by removed and treated was worker the Services, Medical frompersonnel the Emergency of assistance With roadways. the of one below was who worker the tended their bucket truck to reach high perch.injured construction worker from a to wereable remove an firefighters The smoke-eaters ladder Using atower gan Expwy. Dee- Major and Expwy Cross Bronx ex- control. under declared was fire the before offire pockets hidden searches while also searching for ladder companies conducted into operation as crews from the placed Two quickly were lines hose assignment. alarm first the beyond and laddercompany to respond anadditionalenginecompany ed incidentThe commander request- tenant. acommercial that housed five story structure on the first floor ina blaze the located scene at the arriving Firemen building. dential inaresi- afire indicating received 1531 Ave. was Acall Westchester control. FRI, NOV. 30th, 5:15 p.m. – THURS, NOV. 29th, 7:35 p.m. NOV. 12:15 29th, THURS, – p.m. SAT, NOV. 24th, 9:15 p.m. – 11 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 www.bxtimes.com
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The job killing and costly trusive, in- very some DOH givethe that parts the are DOH with subpoena administered. lawbe would the power WAY the community, is business the which in and in unanimous nearly which is opposition, The politicians. pandering vote from heard or read despite what you may ideal, have that oppose convalesce from illness. to needs family their in he, sheorsomeone merely because being well for his fear should so. Noworkerfor sick pay, rightfully and er. work- the protect to officials elected other and businesses! onsmall fines enue through year. fiscal any in hours 80 than time orup to five paid seasonal sick days to any full-time, give to business every require would that part-Bill, employee New York in business every City.sions into who intru- unreasonable conduct to enable DOH to works more finding “something.” out without walk to notallowed” “are spectors fines. hefty with aviolation violation –any – find to is purpose sole whose inspectors uneducated sonable and year. each businesses NYC upon fees and fines in ofdollars millions dain for this aggressive city agency that levies ofHealth. ion Department about the New York in dustry opin- City, their them ask Earned SickLeaveBill This bill is aimed almost entirely at the Sure, approach? vs.Them” “Us this Why Regrettably, there are tribu- DOH the provides actually bill The no provisions If an employee is fired and claims it was Hidden beyond the sections of the law Very few in the business need about the made community been Much adohas The bill is touted by But council-members in reality, it’s about generating rev- It is disguised as the Earned Sick Leave proposing is now, And Council City the They will express their opinion that in- unrea- of stories horror you tell will They Chances are they will answer with dis- If you know anyone in the restaurant in- Dear editor, parading as aRepublican. as parading member party. a of that longer no is he that grateful equally with. begin to lican never aRepub- hewas BAGGERS” “TEA term “lost him.” rant. racist his and Barozzi by Dante written letter get a response, skip the next fund raiser. fund next the skip get aresponse, you don’t if And bill. poorly drafted this rect cor- they that demand and councilperson your consequences. the suffer all we will lation, versed) by the unintended effects of this legis- (orre- frozen eventually and hindered are employers. sickjust employees their and eryone by be affected legislation, this will not is the impact decide that will its purpose. 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NY 10454, or e-mail Bronx, 132nd Street, E. porter, 900 to bronxtimes@ Re- ero, Publisher, Times Bronx the Guerri- newspaper toLaura of this readers. all from They don’t need a disingenuous Liberal Liberal adisingenuous don’t They need are they imagine Iwould hewas, if And I submit that by virtue of his He using claims the the RepublicanThis isDear editor, a short Party response just to an opinion Now is the time to call, write or email oremail write call, to time the Now is In the end, when growth and expansion –it legislation It’s ofthis intent notthe great- for the recognized be should They They should be nurtured for The their vast ef- majority of these businesses The editor reserves the right to to right the reserves editor The ac- be can letters No unsigned tele- and address Note the that sub- those including letters, All They should welcome are editor tothe Letters be addressed care Let us hear Let from youfrom GOP roots Marion M. Cronin M. Marion John Bonizio John through firsthand exposure. PCBs in class through their textbooks, not areality. Apple Bonds Green make to Council City at the and at Hall City leagues year. single every road the off cars plan. That’s City’s equivalent the current than more 47 percent 2021, to taking through tons metric 1.4 million additional an 10,000 more by emissions City’s greenhouse-gas the ducing er and save dollars, tax but we be also re- will effects. change and that we must do more to battle its ofclimate effect deadly ofthe aware keenly all graduation cap. a be should heads students’ above our thing threaten tofixtures ooze toxic juice. The only where overhead schools light to children their send to forced notbe should Parents land. Is- onStaten recently case the was as room, class- the into PCBs leak will fixture a light in acrack that at risk workers school are and going By bonds. the green. of we’re saving green cost million $380 expect outweigh the far will savings The servation. con- for energy subsidies federal and rates, efficiency, lower interest energy from bonds ofthe over life the million $719 taxpayers process. the in jobs 3,000 •It create would meters. new smart installing and old boilers, replacing systems, ings by upgrading their heating and cooling build- green into schools these • It turn would citywide. buildings public-school at 772 fixtures light placing by re- PCBs harmful the •It eliminate would How? City’s economy. the boost and footprint bon lower New ItYork also would ule. City’s car- City’s ofthe sched- ahead years six -- by 2015 fixtures oftoxic light school buildings our rid tection Agency. Pro- Environmental ofthe determination the that’s opinion; our notjust That’s acceptable. un- is timetable but that by 2021, fixtures light remove to these plans City The others. among School, Charter Classical Bronx Arts-South ofPerforming School the and M.S., gelo Patri School-An- Company Production Arts Theater The School, Haven High Career-Bronx Smith P.S. in exist P.S. X811, E. tures X017, Alfred buildings. public school 772 in exist toxins these era, ofabygone employees. school Aproduct and teachers, students, ofour heads over the hang that fixtures light outdated the in contained schools. public out ofour fixtures light of toxic PCB-carrying thousands getthe to Apple Bonds Green issue Comptroller onPCBs After all, our students should learn about learn should students our all, After my col- with working to Ilook forward saf- schools make will Apple Bonds Green In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, we are teachers our day, Every children, our City saving doneat while be can this All would Apple Bonds Green My proposed fix- light PCB-carrying Bronx, The In are that carcinogens known are PCBs New York that Recently, Iproposed City Dear editor, John C. Liu, NYC Comptroller NYC C.Liu, John strictly prohibited. permission of BRONX TIMES REPORTER, INC.is tisement orany partthereofwithout the expresswritten created foradvertisements. 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[email protected]. ed Ad 13 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 www.bxtimes.com AP Photo/Charles Krupa rifles, andone have here you that was misused in a hor- andrific everybody has way, to turn guns in.” Newtown: “There are about about are owners look bad.” About “There Newtown: 300 million guns in the coun- andtry, three million assault Robert Soltis, of Newtown, CT., pauses after making the sign of of sign the making after pauses CT., Newtown, of Soltis, Robert the cross at a memorial school to shooting victimsin Newtown, Dec. 18. Adam Lanza SandyTuesday, into walked Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Dec. 14, and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, before killing himself. Fun control push a former po- Vasti, Tom the think I “Personally, Most membersof the said whileVasti re- through this difficult time as as time difficult this through our hearts to the out go fami- lies and friendsof those who were killed and hewounded,” said in a statement. expects he said lice officer and secretary of Club, the Parkchester Rifle and Re- volver Vasti. and regulation gun stronger said a banpossibly on assault weapons. coming,” is ban you if where there is“However, going confiscation be to you weapons, in turn to have are going a problem.” to have gun are club retired en- law officers,forcement he said, feel stronglywho gun about regulation. cently serving on a jury deal- ing with a gun case, he was asked his viewsguns, on and who responded that people he takes a of view dim very firearmsmisuse “because makesit all legitimate gun When Negron got home home got Negron When condolences Borough immediately Almost “Our nation is in mourn- July 22 in a gang shootout at at fatally struck a bulletby shootout gang a in 22 July a playgroundthe at Forest where Morrisania in Houses hisfamily and neighbors basketball a enjoying were game and barbecue. little the with dealing after helping family, setboy’s Crime state the with up them out. it Victims let Board and to other ser- had just “I vices, I had a four-year-old great- grandson, and I thought of him. after the shooting, an“ex- tremely shocked and sad- dened” Borough President expressedRuben Diaz Jr. his and own the sym- borough’s pathies the for town and its victims of gun violence. ing and I, along with the million1.4 residents in the Bronx, will keep Sandy Hook Elementary School and the Connecticut of state entire prayers and thoughts our in The city Department Department city The Remembering a Bronx Iris Negron, just who just devastating “It’s recalledShe having the tragedy unless children theybrought up, said, it but thereso far, had not seemed since to be a need any consol- for ing. measures of Education has stepped security up con- source the tragedy, the firmed. victim retired after 27 years as a se- advocate victims crime nior Bronxfor District Attorney office, Johnson’s Rob was having a celebratory lunch major the at staffers with case bureau when news of the Newtown massacre broke. that, like cases with dealing said children,” young with Negron, an 62. advocate “As emotional an up the you family, for victim’s put to have wall to effectively do your job and back your tears.” hold of murder the with deal to Morgan, Lloyd 4-year-old
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Van for outlets without great any Nest,” aneighborhood in program for the calling Alliance hood notedwith the Van Nest Neighbor- and running. getit to up resources their with organizations pooling effort venue ateam was sonal sea- the cobbling program, and Police Athletic League. courtesy of the 49th Precinct youth basketball program Tuesday nights thanks to a Dominic’s Catholic school at St. game their practice can school. Catholic Park at Morris aformer sters hoop- new home for teens at a walls the now off echo cheering and nets swishing people young dribbling, balls pressive cohort of artists artists of cohort pressive Trees, decorated Christmas Storybook cal by an im- ages enjoy will eight magi- mas Trees: Children 30th). and 29th, 26th, ofber all the following week (Decem- of Sunday and Saturday day, 23rd. as well as on Wednes- and 22nd the Sunday and on Saturday and 19th, ber Decem- Wednesday, on more and shopping tours, for open out holidays. the Mansion Museum through- at Bartow-Pell everyone Holiday events at Bartow-Pell program at St. Dominic’s “You have to be prudent reser- had But Badillo Fr. to Rob- turned She “There’s no community fall early in It began And in the spirit of the stars hoop teen Aspiring The sounds of basket- Storybook Christ- The mansion be will There is something for BY DAVID CRUZ PAL youth basketball makeshift basketball courts. courts. basketball makeshift around who19 hanging were 14 to ages teens to program spreading the word on the and homes Van visiting Nest, and Park ofMorris streets cal ship.” arelation- build and ness aware- gang awareness, drug we can Traumer. “At time same the talkyouth to be kept to active,” them said program. for the needed about security and insurance bility League toturned help to the Police fund Athletic the lia- basketball team. NYPD plays for center the who cop veteran towering Traumer, a Chris Officer Youth and (Andy) Johnson Precinct Captain Lorenzo 49th hemetwith vincing, thing is in place.” dillo, “to make sure every- about these things,” said Ba- dré zebra print entry was was entry print zebra dré Scalaman- Keller—whose interior designer Bryant room.family dining Christmas in the Bartow Father and Babar and room in the downstairs sitting the Christmas Surprise andparlors, Paddington veteen Rabbit in the double Vel- The hall, entrance the mas Eve Blizzard tree in come to life. treemansion this year. Each is ofthe room every virtually a children’s which grace designers, and story W for theyouth to be kept more Traumer cruised the lo- the cruised Traumer for“We the saw aneed Traumer and Johnson con- further Needing Upstairs, Manhattan Manhattan Upstairs, Christ- the find You’ll Chris Traumer e saw aneed Youth Officer active. 9450. 9450. Athletic918-2046 League at 718) precinct the call tion, at (212) 477- cease. will program the or when it’sp.m., unclear though call 9:30 to 6p.m. from day nights the Policefree throw. of agame orjust intramurals from run which could games, evening the help ref will cinct officers from the 49th Pre- pate. to be good citizens to partici- need teens that a reminder wall, gym onthe hang will PAL’s ofconduct conduct framed sign detailing the keep kids outare designed to hopefully of trouble. A at night. places safer vulnerable youngsters into initiative, Center designed to steer Impact Teen PAL’s under falls program The ing after-school programs. development provid- group youth PAL, alongtime by the onesponsored Bronx third forcement. the fundamentals of law en- teens which teaches gram, Pro- Explorers NYPD cinct’s pre- the led opment, having no strangera connection,” said Traumer, make and people young get to to youth devel- see www.bpmm.org. 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(Scalamandré Andy forparlor Raggedy upstairs the transformed Kips Bay Show House—has the highlight of this year’s For further informa- Forfurther Tues- runs program The with along PAL staffers PAL’s programs various the is new program The you can sports, “With For more information, information, For more holiday The Shopping: 21 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 www.bxtimes.com Chicken Scarpariello Chicken Eggplant Rollatini Mussels Calamari Fried Arroz con gandule BBQ Ribs & Broccoli Rabe Sausage Clams Baked & Peppers Veal Asado Pollo $90 per person All Children 5-12 years old $45 per child All Children 5-12 years Shrimp Cocktail Claws Crab 1/2 Shell Oysters on Raw Shell Clams on 1/2 Raw Salad Cold Seafood Salmon Smoked Whole Red Snaper 2013 + Fruit Antipasto Caprese Sauce Rigatoni w/Vodka Vinaigrette Salad w/Balsamic Mesclun Mignon Filet Shrimp Oregannata w/Jumbo Roasted Potato String Beans Coffee/Cappuccino/Expresso Tables on and Pastries Fruit Fresh Skirt Steak Turkey Breast Turkey Whole Pig www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 22 $ Providing theHighestQualityDentalServiceinWestchesterCounty procedures withthisad. discounts onmost offer insurance coverage,we If youdonothave dental insuranceplans. 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Best wishes May your holidays be merry to all for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. happy to all for a healthy, www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 26 •Frutta DiMareMarinaraorFraDiavolo-$36 •Stuffed Artichoke -$10•Tre-Colore Salad-$8 ALL DISHESSERVED WITH VEGETABLE S (Includes: FiletOfSole,Scallops& Shrimp) •Lobster Bisque-$8•FreshMinestrone$7 POTO •Prime RibSteak With BakedPotato -$29 •Chicken &Shrimp InGarlicSauce-$28 •Live LobsterPescatorew/Linguini-$29 •Shrimp Cocktail-$10•CaesarSalad-$8 •Stuffed CalamariOver Linguini-$28 •Chilean SeaBassOreganata-$32 •Rigatoni alaVodka w/Shrimp-$21 •Mozzarella &RoastedPeppers-$9 •ChoppedClamsOreganata-$10 •Fresh SalmonLivornese-$25 •Veal ScaloppiniMarsala -$24 ’ •Broiled SeafoodPlatter-$33 S & POTATO OF THE DAY! •Baccala Alla Ghiotta-$24 •Homemade Manicotti-$15 C •Chicken Francese-$21 •Veal Parmigiana -$24 •Fried Calamari-$10 •Baccala Fritto-$24 •SeafoodSalad-$13 HRISTMAS SOUP DUJOUR: APPETIZERS: ENTREE: PASTA: E VE 2012M ENU S HALF TRAY SERVES 8-FULL TRAY SERVES 12-16 •Baccala Saladw/SweetFennel •Baccala Alla GhiottaorFritto FISH: •Mussels Vino Bianco •Mussels Marinara MUSSELS: •Clams OreganataorFraDiavolo •Clams CocktailOnIce(Raw) •Little NeckClamsOreganata •Chopped ClamsOreganata CLAMS: •Calamari FraDivolo •Calamari Marinara •Fried Calamari CALAMARI: •Shrimp FraDiavolo •Shrimp Marinara •Fried JumboShrimp SHRIMPS: •Seafood Salad •Seafood FruttaDiMare Broiled, MarinaraorFra Diavolo-$175 POTO (10) 4oz.Tails With Shrimp&Clams Spoto’s SpecialLobster Tail FamilyStyle T APPLIES TO TAKE-OUT ONLY ’ AKE S C O HRISTMAS UT Natale! 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In past years, busi- years, past In All of the donations stay ÀÝ]Ê 9Ê£ä{Èx Parkside, Beth Abraham/ Park- Pelham CenterLight, - andway are raffled off to seniors, said Thompson. ness and houses of worship worship of houses and ness donating multiple turkeys have included Big Deal FoodMarket, Nest Assembly Van of God, Bronx Muslim Cen- Multicare Kings Harbor ter, Maestro’s Caterers, Center, and F & J Pine Restaurant. local, said Thompson, add- {££Ê °Ê/ÀiÌÊÛiÕi Ç£n®Ê{ä{änÈ #HIROPRACTIC .ATURALLY ÜÜÜ°VÕÌÞV ÀvÌ °V s -OST )NSURANCE !CCEPTED of Throggs Neck s !FFORABLE &AMILY