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Photo by Adi Talwar DEVOE PARK AT West Fordham Road and University Avenue will see gates retrofitted to all nine entrances.
By NIALL RIDGLEY Co-op and on the adjacent streets and added security measures are screened, people looking for work. New retrofitted gates, enhanced of Father Zeiser, Webb Avenue, and planned to be completed by July us- They get screened in Manhattan lighting, and security cameras will University Avenue. ing mayoral funding granted to Ca- and other places. These are people be installed by early spring in re- Residents near DeVoe Park brera by Mayor Bill de Blasio. who should be helped,” said Ruiz sponse to high levels of summer have long been concerned about The additions come on the adding that he cried in shame at a nighttime activity at DeVoe Park in heavy late-night activity and noise, heels of a new homeless shelter/af- community meeting during which University Heights. from partying to drug dealing, fordable housing residence at 233 residents were vilifying their new The installation of the nine particularly during the summer Landing Rd, blocks from the park. homeless neighbors. locking gates at nine of the park’s months. A representative from But residents of Fordham Hill say Another Fordham resident, entrances, spearheaded by Coun- Cabrera’s office told the Norwood the homeless are not the problem. Natalie Martine, agrees with Ruiz, cilman Fernando Cabrera, should News that DeVoe Park will be clos- Israel Ruiz, a longtime Hill resi- clarifying that it is the fights, often help curb insufferable distur- ing and locking at dusk once the dent, says that the term ‘shelter’ drug related, that raise safety con- bances for residents living in the project is completed. Parks are is almost too harsh for the new cerns, not the homeless who “don’t pg 14 neighboring Fordham Hill Oval usually closed at night. 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Photo by Miriam Quinones THESE KIDS SHOW plenty of heart at this magical party hosted by the Children’s Hospital at Montefi ore on Feb. 16. The pediatric patients, suf- Photo by Miriam Quinones fering from various heart ailments, reunited with the same medical teams THIS THRILLSEEKER FEELS a burst of cold after she gets in and that currently or previously treated them. The event was co-sponsored by quickly out of Orchard Beach waters at the annual Polar Bear Swim Harboring Hearts, which offers fi nancial aid to patients awaiting a heart Feb. 17. The hypothermic event saw several dozen swimmers go for transplant. a rejuvenating swim at the borough’s beach, all aimed at perking up the body on a midwinter’s day. It also called attention to the issue of homelessness.
Photo by Miriam Quinones SUMMER DAY IN WINTER! This boy not only gets a week off from school, but a respite from frigid temps normally seen in Febru- ary. On a record-breaking Feb. 21 warm weather day, he hangs out at Williamsbridge Oval Park with his uncle.
Photo courtesy Offi ce of Sen. Jamaal Bailey GUESTS, INCLUDING STAFFERS for Sen. Jamaal Bailey were on hand for a Black History Month celebration hosted by Bailey’s of- fi ce on Feb. 24 at Tracey Towers. Pictured (l-r) are: Kenny Agosto, Timothy Tapia, Kevin Riley, Lisa Gattis, Cynthia O’Neal-Riley, Jas- celyn Parson, Dominique Maddox, and Ranell Ogilvie. The event also brought a series of African dance performances that high- lighted black culture.
Photo courtesy Fordham Hill Oval FORDHAM HILL OVAL Coop- eratives President Myrna Calde- ron (l) and Vice President Rachel Bradshaw pose at a Black History Month event that honored the pair for their efforts in keeping West Fordham welcoming for its resi- dents. Congressman Adriano Es- paillat, who represents the area Photo by Miriam Quinones where Fordham Hill Oval is estab- FRIENDS OF MOSHOLU Parkland (FOMP) was well represented at the annual Bronx lished, hosted the Feb. 22 event. Parks Speak Up event at Lehman College on Feb. 24. The daylong event featured park groups sounding off on some of the needs for the borough’s parks, including Mosholu Parkland. FOMP members on hand included (l-r) Jay Shuffi eld, his son Dax, FOMP Vice President Lorita Watson, FOMP President Elizabeth Quaranta, and Doug Condit. 4 • March 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER By DAVID GREENE With the recent school shooting in Florida, we asked readers if such a tragedy could happen here.
To be honest, it is possible because Well, that could happen anywhere. It could defi nitely happen here. There If they outlaw guns, they’re still going I don’t think it’s a good idea to people get bullied a lot. I’d heard Donald Trump said something the are a lot of guns here in New York that to come in here. It’s like drugs. They arm the teachers, there could be about the student who stabbed two other day; he suggested arming the are illegal. I feel the AR-15 shouldn’t outlaw drugs and it still comes in. I an accident. That could happen students here in the Bronx and the teachers. I believe in that. I don’t be in the hands of anyone. They buy think Trump is right, let’s arm some anywhere, including New York. We do killer was actually bullied. So it is believe that they should carry a gun them and then cross the border. As teachers. That’s the best way to have metal detectors in most schools, possible. The victims of bullying like every day, but I believe there should an educator, I feel that arming the do this. Oh no, the cop is not that but it could happen anywhere. The to take things into their own hands. be a gun in the school, so when teachers is the worst thing you can dumb to shoot the teacher. He can gun laws here could be strengthened When you’re in school you don’t something like that happens one of do. We worry enough about how distinguish who the bad guy is and because there’s a lot of guns out really think about these things, but the teachers could go and get it. He we’re going to educate our students who’s not. It can happen here, of here. They do need to conduct better sometimes you do see signals and just killed 17 people. If there was a to worry about someone coming and course. I think they should outlaw background checks. I’ll think about it. People need to ask gun in the school, it may have not pulling a gun. A student can grab the the AR-15s, yes. The minimum age German Santos should be 25, it’s all the young kids a person how he feels; he could be been so many. I think the laws here gun and we could accidentally shoot Parkchester suicidal. Friends could do more than are tough enough, but they should another student. No, not a good idea doing these shootings. Absolutely the police or teachers. conduct better background checks. at all. They should outlaw the AR-15, they should do better background Abdoulaye Gassama They should check and double check. look at the mental health issue, and checks, it’s the NRA who doesn’t want it. Hunts Point Bobby Santiago the age limit should be raised to 21. Bedford Park Yolanda Roman Louie Maietta Norwood Morris Park
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By DAVID CRUZ The founder of the Kingsbridge Na- tional Ice Center (KNIC) is expected to appear at a closed-door meeting with community stakeholders March 2 to discuss the long delayed project. Kevin Parker, founder of KNIC, has been a no-show at community meet- ings since the city announced his proj- ect would be housed in the cavernous Kingsbridge Armory, which has been vacant since the 1990s. Mark Messier, the NHL legend and face of the project, serves as president of KNIC and has made the rounds since the project was File Photo approved nearly five years ago. KNIC FOUNDER KEVIN PARKER in one His appearance was confirmed by of his few public appearances. Senator Gustavo Rivera’s office, which arranged for the meeting. The meet- Parker, a former Wall Streeter em- ing will involve official signatories of ployed by Deutsche Bank, is a hockey the Community Benefits Agreement enthusiast. The project has been well worked out between community rep- received by elected officials, notably resentatives and KNIC. Members of Rivera and Bronx Borough President the KNIC Community Advisory Coun- Ruben Diaz Jr. cil are also expected. “The goal of the The Armory project has been meeting is for the developer to report plagued with delays attributed to a to the appointed community repre- yearlong lawsuit that was the result sentatives on the progress, and vice- of the project’s financing and internal versa,” said Annalicia Finol, Rivera’s squabbles. It was approved for a $138 chief of staff. million state loan in November last For the last year, KNIC represen- year, clearing them to seek a construc- tatives have remained quiet on the tion loan, which will then lead the New project’s advancement. It was in April York City Economic Development Cor- 2013 that the city under Mayor Mike poration to formally activate the 99- Bloomberg had announced the long va- year lease to the city-owned property. cant Armory would be home to nine ice It’s unclear whether they’ve secured skating rinks and a 5,000-seat arena. it. Roughly 50,000 square feet has been al- It’s unclear where the meeting will located for community space. take place.
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A Knox Place man has admitted to a federal judge that he attempted to fly to the Middle East so he can train with and join the terrorist group known as ISIS, among the many admissions made. Sajmir Alimehmeti (pictured be- low), also known as Abdul Qawii, faces numerous charges including one count of attempting to provide material to ISIS, making a false statement in an ap- plication for a US passport with intent to support ISIS, and attempting to join ISIS. He faces a maximum sentence of 45 years. “Sajmir Alimehmeti took steps to travel overseas to support ISIS’s terror campaign. He also bought military- type weapons and assisted another to Photo by David Greene get travel documents, equipment, and COPS FROM THE 52nd Precinct outside 3050 Decatur Ave. in Norwood. encryption technology to fight with ISIS in Syria. Thanks to the FBI-NYPD By DAVID GREENE Responding officers stopped a pos- is currently investigating claims that Joint Terrorism Task Force, Alimeh- A 36-year-old woman remains in se- sible suspect at Webster Avenue near officers at the command were tricking meti now awaits sentencing for his ad- rious, but stable condition after a heated Botanical Square. That man was briefly suspects into revealing where a gun mitted crimes in support of a terrorist domestic dispute led to gunfire. questioned and released. Police officials was, stating they would not be charged. organization.” Police were called to a third-floor say there had been no arrests by the fol- The alleged practice caused a spike in Alimehmeti lived on Knox Place, apartment at 3050 Decatur Ave. in Nor- lowing morning. gun confiscations and arrests. where he hung an ISIS flag. wood, at 11:09 a.m., on Feb. 18, when they Gun Hill Road resident Hector was Calls to the main switchboard at --David Cruz discovered the wounded woman. just walking by as police arrived, when the 52nd Precinct on Monday morn- One police official stated, “The job he recalled, “I saw the victim and the ing were answered by a voicemail, tell- came over as a domestic dispute. We got EMTs brought her out... she did not ap- ing callers, “Thank you for calling the over there and she was shot in the right pear to be moving at all. It’s sad to see New York City Police Department. The shoulder, the torso and right hand.” The things like this.” He added, “Her hands party you are trying to reach is un- unidentified victim was transported to were up over her head and she was not available at this time. Please call again St. Barnabas Hospital. moving at all and there appeared to be at a later time. Good-bye.” The suspect, who was known to the blood on her hands.” According to NYPD crime statis- victim, reportedly fled south on De- The shooting took place a block and a tics, the 52nd Precinct has not had any catur Avenue, towards Mosholu Park- half from the 52nd Precinct on Webster murders so far this year, at the same way North. He was described as a bald- Avenue. time the precinct saw one murder re- headed black male, 5’ 7’’ and wearing The shooting comes one day after the corded last year. However, there have all grey clothing. precinct’s commanding officer, Deputy been six reported rapes, compared One resident reported hearing a loud Inspector Peter Fiorillo posted three with just three last year, and there “bang” thinking it was a door that had photos of weapons recovered by the pre- have been four reported shooting vic- slammed, moments before police ar- cinct’s anti-crime unit. tims compared to just one at this time rived. The Bronx District Attorney’s office last year.
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The Jerome Avenue Rezoning’s Spoken and Unspoken Policies By DAVID CRUZ East 161st Street and Walton Avenue, a block Whether in grueling heat-filled days or and a half east of Jerome Avenue. frigid temperatures, a cadre of activists has Community Action for Safe Apartments been fighting for their communities’ soul. (CASA), a grassroots tenant-organizing Their communities lie in the heart of group has helped spread word of rezoning Jerome Avenue between 184th and 167th to its membership of 5,000 strong as part of streets. It’s there where the city looks to re- BxCCV. zone 92 blocks, the largest rezoning for the The Jerome Avenue housing proposal Bronx in years. For the last three years, the was introduced by Mayor Bill de Blasio in valley-like neighborhoods—from Mt. Hope February 2015, one of the first proposals to the Grand Concourse—have been studied born out of his Housing New York plan, by the city. which seeks to build or preserve 200,000 They’re home to a largely low-income units of affordable housing through its Man- Hispanic bloc and a concentration of auto datory Inclusionary Housing program (the mechanics that do business below the rum- figure has now been pushed to 300,000). It’s bling 4 subway line. Hispanics from all one of 11 rezonings currently carried out by backgrounds make up more than 60 percent DCP. The neighborhoods are mostly com- of the population. prised of black and Hispanic residents. Graffiti-strewn with ripped up busi- And it’s promising affordability in an ness awnings and cracked streets, quality area that’s vastly dependent on it. of life along the two-mile stretch remains Photo by David Cruz relatively low, given the high crime rate, Real Affordability CARMEN VEGA-RIVERA IS one of several hundred activists fi ghting for deeper af- poor health outcomes, and expensive apart- But the affordability question and its fordability along Jerome Avenue. ments relative to residents’ take-home pay. consequences has been stuck on the mind of Two-thirds of residents set aside more than Vega-Rivera along with many activists. Af- and Rockland counties, where salaries are the beholder. 30 percent of their take-home salary on rent, fordability, after all, is a relative term. For much higher. This skews the policy unfavor- “The people who qualify for ‘affordable’ making them rent-burdened. Vega-Rivera, rents can determine whether ably towards the very low-income earners. housing are people who make more than For New York City, the answer to a one can live in a neighborhood. In DCP-led community visioning ses- a lot of people who actually need it,” said crunched housing market is making afford- She points to the city’s housing policy sions, representatives told a number of Gregory Jost, adjunct professor of sociology able housing more available through rezon- that proposes some rents on new affordable CASA members that affordable housing will at Fordham University. “The formulas are ing. The Jerome Avenue proposal is push- housing units to be at 60 percent Area Me- indeed come to the satisfaction of Jerome kind of set up to benefit certain people and ing for some buildings to go as high as 19 dian Income (AMI), or $51,540 for a family of Avenue residents. They just weren’t aware not others. And then what happens is that stories. In exchange, the city is committed three. HPD enforces those guidelines. Build- it wouldn’t be for them, recalled Sheila Gar- those who don’t benefit, which are a lot of to building 4,000 affordable housing units ing affordable housing is largely dependent cia, executive director of CASA. people in the neighborhoods where there’s a and preserving 1,500 other units as a way to on whether developers will build them in ex- “My members were like, ‘Oh, the city is lot of targeting for, like, rezoning, feel com- resist market pressure to increase the rents. change for tax subsidies. going to mandate housing and it’s going to pletely shut out, because the rezonings trig- The New York City Department of City Plan- The policy presents problems for a third be affordable.’ And I said, ‘How much money ger a whole wave of speculative investment, ning (DCP) is overseeing the rezoning with of the residents characterized as living in do you make in a year?’” asked Garcia. The which then triggers displacement.” help from multiple city agencies, including poverty, making less than $20,780 for a fam- member said $20,000. Jost is part of “Undesign the Redline,” the Parks Departments, Transportation De- ily of three. That makes them ineligible to “The units will not be for you because an exhibit chronicling the health effects of partment, and most notably Housing Pres- even apply for affordable housing through you don’t actually make the amount of neighborhoods that were redlined, a federal ervation and Development (HPD). HPD’s Housing Connect lottery. Even apart- money in your household in order to qualify policy where so-called “hazardous popula- For Carmen Vega-Rivera, an activist ments the city has committed to build, set for the housing,” Garcia remembered re- tions” comprised of mostly minority neigh- with Bronx Coalition for a Community Vi- aside for extremely low income earners, sponding. borhoods were deliberately deprived of in- sion (BxCCV) and a Bronx resident on the won’t make them eligible, as requirements At a hearing on the rezoning held by City vestment. The area of Jerome Avenue that’s Grand Concourse for 37 years, the rezoning stand at 30 percent AMI, or $25,770 for a fam- Planning Commission, Madeline Mendez, a the present focus of rezoning was deemed proposal has swallowed up her life. Getting ily of three. This has led Vega-Rivera to con- disabled Hispanic woman living on Social “Definitely Declining.” A review of the around with a walker, Vega-Rivera, along clude that new housing is not intended for Security, took her frustrations out on the original maps outlining redlined neighbor- with a sentry of community activists, has the existing community, including the rent- board that ultimately approved the rezon- hoods show nine of the 11 current rezonings spent three years convincing the city to re- burdened. Worse, new housing at the rates ing as part of the public review process. fell in areas redlined by the federal govern- think its zoning policy. If New York City his- proposed by HPD can lead to a speculative “[Supplemental Security Income] is ment in the 1930s. tory has taught her anything, historically jump in rents around the area prime for re- $19,000 a year. Do you think I could afford HPD has attempted to assuage the rent- minority neighborhoods primed for rezon- zoning. those affordable housings that you’re mak- burdened by increasing the number of man- ing will see many move out given housing “If you’re making $20,000, even $40,000, ing for the middle class and the upper class? datory affordable housing units per build- policies that ultimately allow market forces where you going to move? Can you pay the Do you think my community that makes ing. to reign. $2800? Can you pay the $3200?” asked Vega- $25,000 in under a year could afford those “I’m so angry I’m thinking what about Rivera, referring to the types of rents she’s affordable housings that you’re planning to Exchange Policy my daughter and my grandkids. Where they been inquiring about in her area in the last make? Do you think that them developers Deeper affordability is the main compo- gonna live? My son, who is with me, where’s few months. are considering us?” said Mendez. “We’re be- nent to CASA’s quest for the impoverished. he going to live?” said Vega-Rivera, speak- New York City’s AMI formula is lumped ing discriminated and you all know that.” Change in the face of affordability is sec- ing to the Norwood News at Court Diner on with incomes in neighboring Westchester Affordability, it seems, is in the eye of ond. March 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 9
Rezonings are usually followed by posi- when it comes to its affordability terms. In tive change. For Jerome Avenue, that in- the early stages of the rezoning effort, she cludes upgraded sidewalks, street trees, was struck that meetings had taken place benches, lighting, and major, multi-million well after the city announced its intent to dollar renovations to parks, including Aq- rezone the neighborhoods. “I know that first- ueduct Park, Mt. Hope Garden, and Grand hand because I learned about meetings that Avenue Playground. were already happening when the announce- Vega-Rivera looks upon these changes ment was made in 2014 and I learned about with satisfaction and resentment. On one meetings that took place that fall in 2014 that hand she’s content with the city taking a did not involve me,” said Vega-Rivera. “I was closer look at what’s needed, which include shut out. Is it because I’m an agitator? Is it be- more open public spaces and a plan to fix the cause I speak up? Is it because I know about infrastructure. But on the other hand, these my community? I know what the needs are.” changes come with strings attached. Garcia of CASA remembers a summer For Vega-Rivera the city appears to en- festival on the Grand Concourse where sev- gage in an unspoken exchange policy where eral streets were shut down. DCP had set up a new amenities come in exchange for afford- table outlining the Jerome Avenue rezoning able housing that’s not quite affordable to while downplaying plenty of the technical the current masses. Rezoning usually spurs terms. “They just had a table and told people, development, but at the expense of dangling like, positive amenities she believes won’t be en- ‘Look we’re going to make the com- joyed by the existing population. Change is Photo by David Cruz munity beautiful, we’re going to bring all good, but only on the community’s terms, ac- TOM ANGOTTI IS the author of “Zoned Out! Race, Displacement and City Planning these things in,’” Garcia recalled. “I think cording to her. “It shouldn’t be a tradeoff… in New York City.” that’s problematic because it’s not giving and say that the developers can’t build real an extreme one of the basic amenities that to $71,325, a 65 percent jump, from 2002 to people the context and engaging in a con- affordable housing for those that need it. are crucial to community survival.” 2013. versation that’s real.” That’s no tradeoff for me. That’s what pisses Cabrera’s and Gibson’s vote arguably “[T]he increase in development poten- The city swears it pays attention to the me off,” she said. count as most members typically vote in tial led landlords to buy out or evict tenants, needs. By City Charter mandate, rezoning Garcia agrees. It’s one reason that drove line with the Council member whose project while homeowners in affordable units were proposals go through a public review pro- community boards 4 and 5 to give condi- overlaps with their district. Gibson arguably enticed to leave. And then the affordable cess involving community boards. tional approval to the proposal (Community has the most power. She could effectively ad- units that were built weren’t truly afford- While Vega-Rivera calls it “lip service,” Board 7 is also included in its rezoning, with vance or kill the rezoning on several condi- able to most local residents. And many of Angotti says their version of planning falls just a sliver of the rezoning proposal edg- tions, namely that the city consider creating the promised affordable units were not even flat. ing into the neighborhood, compelling the more seats to ease the already overcrowded built,” said Angotti in an email. “New York City does not do planning. board to defer to boards 4 and 5), realizing schools in the areas. It’s the promise of Back on Jerome Avenue, the city admits It really has not done it in any open demo- the city’s investment to Jerome Avenue was schools that convinced CB4 Chair Kathleen that their rezoning proposal “could” result in cratic systematic way. What they call plan- rare. Saunders to back the proposal. 4,000 affordable units. In its Draft Neighbor- ning is nothing more than holding some “The city is saying to people of color, The potential casualties of the rezoning hood Plan updated in October 2017, the city meetings at which residents, local business poor people of color, ‘The only way we’re go- are the existing auto industry that lines Je- also admitted that only 1,000 of the 4,000 af- owners, are simply observers who get the ing to invest in your community is if you let rome Avenue. Born out of a policy to put af- fordable units earmarked for construction chance to speak from time to time but have us rezone and make your home more unaf- fordable housing above everything else, the will ultimately remain affordable, opening really no fundamental control over the de- fordable for you and maybe potentially dis- city’s proposal will change zoning distinc- the door for increases. cisions that are gonna be made,” Angotti place you in order to provide good schools,’” tions at where automotive shops do business, Creating those units depends on the real argues. said Garcia. “It’s actually really hurtful and revising the distinction from commercial to estate industry where private developers it says something how we value poor people residential effectively putting them in the may not be sold on the subsidies offered by Fighting Back of color throughout the city.” line of fire for displacement. An August 2017 the city. “The city is saying, and they said Regardless of socioeconomic background, The mayor’s office did not return an report by BxCCV notes that the “introduc- this in the past, ‘Of course we’re going to Angotti said the best thing anyone facing a email seeking comment. tion of housing will displace auto businesses build all this housing, but we’re going to pri- rezoning is getting organized. Regardless, Councilwoman Vanessa in these areas, as property owners can re- oritize developers that use the least amount “There’re really three rules: organize, Gibson, whose 16th Council District repre- ceive a significantly greater return on their of subsidies.’ We know that right now that organize, organize. [P]rivileged communi- sents a large swath of the proposed rezon- investment for residential uses.” would be catastrophic for anyone who lives ties, white communities—that’s how they get ing, is seizing on the moment. Throughout Yes, the affordable housing stock will in- on Jerome,” said Garcia. what they want. That’s the only way that peo- the public review process, Gibson has noted crease along Jerome Avenue with the intent Even Right to Counsel, enacted by the ple are going to get anything,” said Angotti. the city has made little investment on Je- of keeping the housing market affordable. city to offer attorneys to tenants in Housing “If you’re going to sit and wait, you’re never rome Avenue until now. But Tom Angotti, an urban planner, retired Court against their landlord, won’t help, said going to get anywhere. If you’re going to be- “Despite the real fear and the anxiety professor of urban planning at Hunter Col- Garcia. “Right to Counsel is irrelevant to Je- lieve they’re mainly to support your inter- that many families and residents feel and I lege, and author of “Zoned Out,” a book on rome if people can’t actually afford the rent,” ests, then you’re not going to get anywhere. hear it almost every day, I realize the risk rezonings, notes that’s not always true. Mar- said Garcia. “No attorney will be able to keep BxCCV has taken on that strategy. For that we are taking, but I also realize how ket forces will dictate and cause a specula- you in your house if you can’t pay the rent.” its part, they’ve convinced the city to agree much is at stake,” said Gibson in testimony tive jump in land values and rents along Je- Gentrification is certainly on the mind to some safeguards that include a revised she gave at the Nov. 29 City Planning Com- rome Avenue, where two-thirds of the units of Vega-Rivera. She’s beginning to see rents term sheet, tougher tenant protections, le- mission hearing. “Many of our seniors and are rent-stabilized and vacancy rates are creep along the Grand Concourse, running gal representation for qualifying tenants families have lived in the Bronx for a really lower than New York City’s average. parallel to Jerome Avenue. “Where’s the at housing court, and a certificate of no ha- long time, and they deserve to stay there. Those units appear to be always in con- affordability in this neighborhood?” she rassment program that verifies that land- They lived in an era of the dark days in the stant threat: over the last 10 years 172,000 of asked. lords seeking building permits have not ha- Bronx. And now that we have brighter days the near 1 million rent-stabilized units in In her apartment building just outside rassed tenants. ahead they certainly deserve to remain. I New York City were deregulated, pushing the proposed rezoning area, at least 37 hous- Those would not have come without in- will not allow this community to be short- those rents beyond the $2500 to $2700 thresh- ing units in her building remain vacant. tervention. changed. old needed to keep them regulated. “We don’t want to make the same mis- Councilman Fernando Cabrera, whose This paradox happened in Greenpoint- Thinking Inclusively take twice,” said Garcia. 14th Council District covers a portion of the Williamsburg following the 2005 rezoning. For the last three years the city has This article is made possible by a fellow- rezoning proposal, said the “proposed re- There, thousands of Hispanic families fled hosted a total of 41 types of public meetings ship from the Marguerite Casey Founda- zoning comes at an important time when my while white families began to settle. This and get-togethers related to the Jerome Av- tion, which supports low-income families district and the entire district have a criti- came even as nearly 10,000 housing units enue rezoning. in strengthening their voice and mobilizing cal need for affordable housing. But this is were built, which included affordable hous- Vega-Rivera has long believed that the their communities to achieve a more just only part of the story. In truth District 14 is ing. Median incomes rose from $46,255 city is not listening to its residents, especially and equitable society for all. 10 • March 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News The Bronx Food Fight Part 1 of 5 A Healthier Lifestyle is a Matter of Time The Norwood News, in partnership with WFUV radio and BronxNet Television, present a five-part series on food insecurity issues impacting the Bronx and its residents.
By THERESA SCHLIEP kins Bloomberg School of Public Health Research shows people who cook their Jessica Shapiro, RD, does one-on-one own meals tend to eat healthier and eat nutrition counseling with Montefiore fewer calories. Health System employees entitled to Amy said people often don’t try to free nutrition counseling. make time to cook because of other eat- She said one of the most common ing options. “Finding time these days is reasons people feel like they are un- something that people don’t prioritize able to make healthy choices is time. because there are so many other ave- People simply just don’t have enough of nues to get food,” she said. it. Whether someone works many hours According to the Journal, a link ex- or multiple jobs, commutes far, or have ists between eating on the run, taking families, Shapiro said those commit- food to go, and poor diet. This includes ments often leave people with little time fast foot and sugar-laden beverages. and energy to cook for themselves. Obesity Action Coalition, an advocacy Time, or the lack thereof, often im- group for those suffering from obesity, pacts a person’s dietary choices. And for says eating fast food every day can lead the Bronx, a county that ranks as the Photo by Theresa Schliep to increased calorie intake, obesity, and unhealthiest in the states, it stands as a MANGO GROCERY AND Meat Market is one participant in the city Health Depart- related health problems. Some chains barrier to a healthy wellbeing. ment’s Healthy Bodegas Initiative, which works with bodegas to supply healthy food do offer healthier options. A 2012 study featured in the Ameri- options. Amy said eating healthy while hav- can Journal of Health Behavior states ing a busy schedule is sometimes a mat- that working over 40 hours a week is as- between places without grocery stores a time crunch when it comes to feeding ter of going against the body’s natural sociated with time-related barriers to and obesity was especially prevalent themselves and their children. How- urges. “Because there’s all these fast nutritious eating. where people did not have their own cars ever, Shapiro said that while their work food restatements and things that make Although the Journal notes there is or ready access to public transport. provides a significant barrier to eating feeding a family of four, six, eight or 10 little research done on so-called “time Another factor that contributes to healthy, mothers may unwittingly pass people easy, it’s almost like you have to poverty,” professionals and nonprof- time poverty is a long commute time, some bad habits on to their kids. “[T] outsmart yourself to make the time,” its alike report that their patients and both work and the grocery store. Some hey are thinking about their kids, and she said. benefactors find trouble feeding them- call the Bronx a food desert, an area some of them are upset because they are Amy also said there are some miscon- selves and their families healthy meals, with few grocery stores and places to allowing their kids to eat unhealthily ceptions surrounding cooking times, al- and instead defer to unhealthier options buy fruits and vegetables. because they’re eating unhealthily and though some foods unique to specific like fast food. “There are definitely areas [in the they realize that they need to be the role demographics take longer to cook. She Most of Shapiro’s patients are resi- Bronx] where it’s hard to get a healthy models and they just don’t know where said having a freezer full of frozen food dents of the Bronx. She said many do not meal,” said Shapiro. “It’s hard to get to start,” Shapiro said. and cupboards full of canned food can think that healthy food can be afford- healthy snacks as readily as other areas Montefiore has partnered with the help alleviate time spent shopping. She able and report having trouble finding in the Bronx.” New York City Department of Health on suggests that planning ahead can help time to cook or grocery shop. Socioeco- Time poverty especially seems to im- an initiative with bodegas, where many those with busy schedules stay away nomic status certainly plays into time pact women with children. According Bronx residents grocery shop, to en- from unhealthy fast food options. poverty, given the long commutes fac- to the Journal, women with children re- sure there are healthy choices in places “Pick one day a week and slot it in ing the working poor. ported feeling that a lack of social sup- where there may not be many other op- your calendar, even if you’re just drag- A number of factors contribute to a port prevents them from regularly exer- tions. ging yourself there,” she said. She person experiencing time poverty. One cising, and a lack of social support and Amy Shapiro, RD, CDN (no relation added that taking care of your body can factor is long working hours. Another is time prevent them from eating healthy. to Jessica), is a Manhattan-based nu- be draining. Some people take notice of transportation. Some neighborhoods in Single mothers in particular struggle. tritionist. She said clients often report their health only when it’s too late. “I do New York City may not have bus lines Shapiro said women are the most that between work and family responsi- think that thinking about health and that go directly to another neighbor- likely to seek her help at Montefiore. bilities, they don’t have the time or en- nutrition and just wellness in general hood with a grocery store. A report by Many of these women are mothers and ergy to go grocery shopping or prepare takes a lot of brainpower and interest.” marketplace.org says the relationship single mothers, who often report feeling nutritious meals. A study in the Hop- Bronx DA to Investigate NYPD Shooting Death of Unarmed Senior March 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 11 BMCA Gears Up for March 10 Flea Market
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Flea Market Bedford Mosholu Community Association presents a giant fl ea market at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church of India, 360 Bedford Park Blvd. Photo courtesy Bronx Arts Ensemble (at Decatur Avenue), March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 THE BLACK MADONNA features vocalist Mimi Jones (pictured) at Lehman Onstage W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers at 4 p.m.; and People Craft Making, p.m. Select from new and used items including College’s Student Experimental Theatre (see under Events for more informa- Family Art Projects: Living Jan. 21 and Mittens Craft Making, tion). Sculpture, to create a sculpture Jan. 28, both at 3:30 p.m. Adults Lehman Center for the Performing gifts, china, lamps, bric-a-brac, jewelry, books, using plant parts, Jan 20 and 21; can attend: fi lm: “Witness for the Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., Tracey Towers’ Community Room B, 1st Street). For more information, call (718) and Painted Papers and the Stories Prosecution,” Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. toys and much more. Included will be homemade presents Hasta Siempre, featuring fl oor, 40 W. Mosholu Pkwy., So., holds 881-8900. of Eric Carte, to hear stories, For more information, call (718) Health Fair, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Luis “Perico” Ortiz, performing cakes and cookies and a raffl e. For more then use hand painted papers to 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl. Included are blood pressure screenings, Exhibits salsa music, celebrating his 55th Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption form bright and colorful images, org. information, call (718) 584-1900. anniversary, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. (SCRIE) information, and applying for New York Botanical Garden presents Orchid Jan. 27 and 28; both in the WH Medicaid and for home health care. For Show, March 3 through April 22, in the Enid A. Tickets are $50 to $65; $100/ House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th more information, call (718) 829-2131 ext. Haupt Conservatory. For more information, call VIP (which includes pre-concert Grounds admission is free until St., offers for children: Crafty p.m., Mantra Percussion, March 7 at 7 p.m. 153. (718) 817-8616. reception including hors d’oeuvres Onstage noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), (free), and Yasser Tejeda + Palotré (Dominican and drinks at 6:30 p.m.). For more rock & funk), March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets (non Williamsbridge Oval presents free: Tiny Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt year. For more information and a crafts, Jan. 19 and 26; Toddler Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk., Blvd. W. Prints: Baby and Toddler Program, Ave., presents exhibit “Father Figure: Exploring information, call (718) 960-8833. refundable) are $15/rows B&C; $30/advance schedule of events including tours Bilingual Storytime: (ages 18 to 36 presents Forever Freestyle 12, March 3 at online sales only; $50/at the door; 25% off Mondays 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Alternative Notions of Black Fatherhood,” 8 p.m. featuring a variety of performances. and walks, call (718) 549-3200. months), librarian will read, sing and regular admission for members. For more and Fridays 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; and through March 31, Thursdays and Fridays 3 to 7 Lehman Center’s Concert Hall, Tickets are $55 to $65; $100/VIP. For more information, call (718) 585-1202. Imagination Playstation, March 2, to p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For play songs in English and Spanish, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. presents information, call (718) 960-8830. combine art and play to create rocketships more information, call (718) 993-3512. Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. and Jan. 29 and 30 and castles. For more information, call (718) La Belle: Lost in the World of Bronx Arts Ensemble presents The Black Exhibits at 10:30 a.m.; STEM: Kids Science Lehman College’s Department of Music, Madonna Performs Contemporary Jazz, 543-8672. The Bronx County Historical Society presents Automaton, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m., by Multimedia, Theatre and Dance, 250 Bedford What Lies Beneath - Cemeteries of the Bronx, at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), Jan. 23 featuring bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones and the Imago Theater, inspired by the The Bronx County Historical Pk., Blvd. W. presents New Student Play her band, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Lehman Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) presents art through April 8, at the Museum of Bronx History, and 30; Read Aloud: (ages 5 to 12), Festival, March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and March workshops at Bronx Community Board 6, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street). For more original Beauty and the Beast story. College’s Student Experimental Theatre, 250 Society presents What Lies listen to a story followed by crafts, 3 at 2:30 p.m., in the ‘backstage’ space of the Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. Tickets are $15; $25/at 1932 Arthur Ave. (East Tremont Avenue), information, call (718) 881-8900. Tickets: $25; $10/ages to 12 years/ Beneath -- Cemeteries of the Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. and Jan. 31 at Lovinger Theatre in the Speech and Theatre the door. For more information, call (718) 601- 4th fl oor, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (for ages 6 to seniors. For more information, call Building. Featured will be six dramatic works. 12) and 2 to 4 p.m. (for teens and adults), Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Bronx, through April 8, at the 3:45 p.m.; and Toddler Storytime: 7399. (718) 960-8833. For more information, call (718) 960-8710. as follows: Painting on March 3; and Concourse (at 165th Street), presents Gordon Museum of Bronx History, 3266 (18 to 36 months), stories, songs, Events Sketchbooks on March 10 ($8/youth; $10/ Matta-Clark: Anarchitect, and Susannah Ray: Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), For fi ngerplays, and crafts, Jan. 25 at Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk., Blvd. W. adults; $15/parent/child). Also offered is A Further Shore, both through April 8. For more The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents free, The Da Capo Chamber Players, more information, call (718) 881- 10:30 a.m. Teens/young adults can North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Cartooning Classes, through March 9 from information, call (718) 681-6000. presents clarinetist Paquito 8900. March 12 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Studio Ave., presents Registered Dietitian/ 4 to 6 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 (sign up at enjoy: Craft-eens! at 3:30 p.m.: Theatre in the Speech and Theatre Building, D’Rivera performing classical Nutritionist Day Conference, March 14 Eventbrite.com). For more information, call Library Events Crafts on Wednesdays, (all materials featuring recent works by contemporary from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 17th fl oor (718) 589-5819. music with piano and singer at Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 are provided), Jan. 24 and 31; and African-American composers. For more private dining room. Refreshments will be The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Horace Mann Recital Hall, 231 information, call (718) 960-8247. Mosholu Montefi ore Senior Center, Rd., presents fi lm: “Fantastic Beasts and Where Grand Concourse (at 165th Street), fi lm: “The Last Knight,” Jan. 27 served. For more information or to RSVP, W. 246th St., Riverdale, followed presents Gordon Matta-Clark: email [email protected] or cristina. 3450 DeKalb Ave. offers seniors dance to Find Them,” March 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more at 1:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Pregones Theatre, 571-575 Walton Ave., workshop, Latin Rhythms, Music and information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit by refreshments, Jan. 28 at 2 [email protected]. Anarchitect, and Susannah Ray: A Winter Crafts: Jan. 24 at 3 p.m.; presents Arturo O’Farrill Sextet, March 3 at 8 Dances From Around the World, at 10 a.m., www.nypl.org. p.m. Tickets for this fundraiser to Further Shore, both through April and Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 March 5, 12 and 19. Register in advance support BAE students are $125. For or just show up. The course culminates in The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers 8. For more information, call (718) p.m. For more information, call (718) more information, call (718) 601- a revue. For more information, call (718) for children: Crafty Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), 681-6000. 882-8239. 798-6601. crafts, March 2 at 3 p.m.; Toddler Bilingual 7399. Storytime: (18 to 36 months), librarian reads, Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd sings and plays songs in English and Spanish, Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents free, St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: March 5 at 10:30 a.m.; STEM: Kids Science at Events Place (near Kingsbridge Road), Give a Feathery Friend a Home or a Feeder, 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), March 6 and 13; Toddler Dark and Stormy Night Gothic offers for the entire family: Family to make a feeder from a milk carton covered Storytime at 10:30 a.m.: (18 to 36 months), Infl uence in Contemporary Art, with pines and leaves and add seeds and stories, songs, fi nger plays and crafts, March Mosholu Montefi ore Senior Center, Movie Day: Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. For Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to a perch, March 3 and 4; and Avifauna Fun 8, 12 and 15; Crafty Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), 3450 DeKalb Ave. offers seniors more information, call (718) 549- 4 p.m., through Feb. 10. For more Monoprints, to use construction paper and crafts, March 9 at 3 p.m.; and Build-a-Puppet an eight-week dance workshop, 5200. paint to make birdy monoprints, March 10 Workshop: (5 to 12 years), to make a puppet information, call (718) 960-8833. Latin Rhythms, Music and Dances and 11; both from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also from arts and crafts materials to keep, March scheduled is concert, featuring pianist Ann 14 at 3:30 p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy: From Around the World, at 10 a.m., NOTE: Items for consideration Schein performing classical music, March Craft-eens! at 3:30 p.m.: Crafts on Wednesdays, Mondays through March: Jan. 22, Library Events may be mailed to our offi ce 11 at 2 p.m. ($28; $24/members; $12/ages (all materials are provided), March 7 and 14. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12 8 to 18; info: ext. 251). All events are in the Adults can attend: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at or sent to norwoodnews@ WH House. Grounds admission is free until 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. and 19. Register in advance or just The Bronx Library Center, 310 norwoodnews.org, and should noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. For show up. The course culminates in E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for be received by Jan. 22 for the more information and a schedule of events The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near a revue. For more information, call including tours and walks, call (718) 549- Kingsbridge Road), offers for children: puppetry: children: Hands-on Projects: (ages next publication date of Feb. 1. (718) 798-6601. 3200. (ages 5 to 12), “The Three Ancient Myths and My 5 to 12; preregistration required), Annoying Sister,” March 15 at 3:30 p.m. For more Dinosaur Book Making, Jan. 18 and Bronx County Historical Society presents information, call (718) 549-5200. Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 Pencil Holder Making, Jan. 25, both free lecture, Dress and Undress: Women’s Clothing During the American Revolution, NOTE: Items for consideration may be mailed File Photo featuring clothing worn by upper, middle to our offi ce or sent to norwoodnews@ SUPPORT THE BEDFORD Mosholu Community Association by stopping by and lower classes during the 18th century, norwoodnews.org, and should be received by its annual fl ea market on March 10 (see Editor’s Pick for more details). March 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of March 5 for the next publication date of March Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th 15. March 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 15 Securing Devoe Park (continued from page 1) bother anybody.” The greatest disturbance, however, stems from the summer parties that drag late into the night. Myrna Calderon, president of the Fordham Hill Cooperative Board says the parties “will start in the afternoon and it will go sometimes until two, three, four in the morning.” “One block wide and one avenue - that’s not a giant park, and yet we were dealing with the same issues that Mosholu Parkway had, Pelham Parkway had,” said Calderon. “I like a good party too, but you know we have to be reasonable. We have a lot of seniors here and they will do it on a school night, a work night. People gotta work the next day!” Martine, who raised her son in a build- ing right next to the park, spoke on the recent violent incidents that haven’t raised as much concern as has a 2011 double murder com- mitted in the park. One of the victims in 2011 was the son of Martine’s close friend. Mar- tine says security improved at the park after the tragedy, as the community demanded a Map courtesy New York City Department of Parks change. A squad car from the 52nd Precinct THIS MAP OUTLINES where the gates at Devoe Park will be installed. began to patrol the park regularly, and the community enjoyed a couple of compara- alties. A summer with substantial amount hope for more youth programs and events at Precinct that is stretched thin, with greater tively quiet years. of noise and activity ensued, prompting Ca- the park in the future. Both think the secu- activity in other areas. The summer of 2017 was a different story. brera to seek funding for added security mea- rity measures could be the first step on the Calderon, on the necessity of closing the Preempting what would be a boisterous sum- sures at the behest of the community. way to further positive steps for the park and park at night, concludes that “I don’t know mer, there was a gang related fight last June, All the residents the Norwood News spoke community. what else to do - I mean you hate to do that. hospitalizing a 15- and a 17-year-old, who were to praised the community, citing a hard- Residents also mention an underfunded But what are you going to do… Because ev- clubbed and stabbed respectively. Two shots working, always diversifying, populace that Parks team of five who are tasked with main- erything else has not worked.” were fired during the incident, but no casu- doesn’t want any trouble. Martine and Ruiz tenance of the entire park, alongside a 52nd Additional reporting by David Cruz
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