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Blanka Perez, he was finally nomi- stone. nated for a Bronx Supreme Court judge- Based on the June elections, the re- ship at the Bronx democratic party ju- sults of a March special election may dicial convention on Aug. 10. All three not be known until May 2021 if voting candidates go forward to compete in a is carried out by mail. To date, we have general election on Nov. 3 and are ex- not received any feedback from the pected to win in all three races in the Board of Elections. Cohen’s office said predominantly democratic borough. the special election date would be deter- If Cohen wins a seat, it will most mined by the mayor once Cohen’s seat likely trigger a special election to find is vacated. his replacement in the 11th City Council Norwood News reached out to the District, which covers Bedford Park, mayor’s office for more insight on this. Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Norwood, Van We also asked who will represent the Cortlandt Village, Wakefield and Wood- 11th District constituents between Janu- lawn, and the race is already heating up Photo by Síle Moloney ary and May if Cohen gets elected in No- fast among the six declared candidates. (L to R) The Honorable Kim Adair Wilson, City Council Member Andrew Cohen, and vember, and starts his new role on Jan. In accepting his nomination, Cohen the Honorable Judge Blanka Perez, all of whom were nominated to be justices on the 1, 2021, as is required. As of the date of said he had been nervous the whole day Bronx Supreme Court at the Bronx democratic judicial convention, held at Monroe publication, we have not received a re- and hadn’t wanted to jinx anything by College on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. sponse. preparing a speech. Nonetheless, he Meanwhile, Dan Padernacht also said he was profoundly grateful for the fell to Dan Padernacht, local attorney itz, who he previously worked alongside issued a statement the day after the support he had received from so many and also a member of Bronx Commu- from 2001 to 2002 in the assemblyman’s convention, referencing Cohen’s nomi- colleagues across Bronx county in the nity Board 8. In fact, both Padernacht Albany office, drafting and analyz- nation and the likelihood of a special lead up to the nomination which he said and Eric Dinowitz announced their in- ing legislation, and helping to provide election. “An informed electorate is an meant the world to him. “I’m going to tention to run for the seat within two constituency services. “I really want to empowered electorate,” he said, adding, use that support on the bench to make weeks of each another but in the end, thank my assemblyman, Jeff Dinowitz, “The date of the election is determined sure that Bronxites get the justice that Cohen was not nominated that year, who has been a friend and a partner by the date that Council Member Co- they are entitled to, that they deserve,” rendering the entire point moot. in government and really, I’m going to hen chooses to resign from his current he said. In fact, when former State Sen. Jeff miss working together in the way that role.” Overall, there are 324 justices of Klein was beaten by then candidate, we do,” he said. “We’ve accomplished This suggests that, should he win the New York Supreme Court system, and now State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, so much together for the people we rep- the judgeship race in November, Co- which itself comprises 62 courts, one in a State primary the same year, it was resent, and it’s been a privilege to work hen could even vacate his City Council for each county, including the Bronx rumored that the judgeship slated for with you.” seat prior to his expected start date on Supreme Court. Justices are elected to Cohen would go instead to another dem- After the convention, State Sen. the bench on Jan. 1. Padernacht added, 14-year terms. To appear on the ballot ocrat, Klein. However, this also turned Jamaal T. Bailey said good quality “We don’t yet know the date of the elec- in the general election, candidates must out not to be the case. judges were needed on the bench. “We tion, but we urge residents to take time first be nominated by the respective Cohen’s name was floated once more also need quality judges of a diverse to learn about the candidates asking to party’s judicial delegates at partisan for a judgeship in 2019, but again, he was background,” he said. “You need the represent them.” conventions. These judicial delegates not nominated. It is not clear why, but right people with the right mentality Norwood News asked Padernacht themselves are, in turn, elected by each Cohen told Norwood News in April to properly interpret those laws.” Re- if the timing of the election made any political party, and as such, hold sub- 2019 that, at that stage, he was consider- ferring to Cohen, he said, “He’s been a difference to his campaign at this stantial sway. The candidates need to ing a run for Bronx Borough President. phenomenal colleague in government, stage given he has been campaigning proactively garner the support of such At the 2020 convention, which was and I think he’ll do great things on the for as long as Eric Dinowitz has, even delegates to secure a nomination. held at Monroe College, Cohen was for- bench.” if the other challengers have not. “The Under normal circumstances, Co- mally nominated by Assemblywoman Meanwhile, in terms of his own challenge of any special election is de- th hen’s 11 District Council seat was due Nathalia Fernandez, who later an- plans for the future as he approaches creased voter turnout,” he said. “Be- to become vacant in June 2021 when he nounced on Aug. 22 that she was run- the end of his term, Bailey said he had yond that, our campaign is ready to reaches the end of his term. However, ning for Bronx Borough President. no particular plans other than continu- roll out our vision to address the press- rumors that he would ascend to the Fernandez welcomed the nomination of ing to serve his constituents by imple- ing needs of those struggling each day Bronx Supreme Court bench have been the two female candidates to the bench menting sound policy and ensuring in our district.” swirling since 2018, as previously re- in Perez and Wilson before formally they had access to testing and appropri- Jessica Haller is one of two female th ported by Norwood News. nominating Cohen, saying, “We can- ate PPE to stem the tide of COVID. candidates running in the 11 District. Indeed, reports abounded at the time not forget those who do support women, News of Cohen’s nomination quickly “I’m thankful for Council Member An- that were Cohen to receive the judge- and have always put every constituent, spread throughout the borough after drew Cohen’s leadership, and congratu- ship nomination and win, it would leave every person in their presence, in their the convention, propelling the existing late him on this appointment,” she told the door open for Eric Dinowitz, son of life to the utmost consideration, and 11th District City Council candidates to Norwood News. “Our district is con- Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, to run that person is my good friend, my col- step up their campaigns, and prompting fronting a lot of connected issues and I for Cohen’s seat. The inference was that league, Andy Cohen.” one more candidate to join the race. am ready to tackle them with the back- with Eric Dinowitz primed and ready to Fernandez credited Cohen with be- One of the first to release a formal ing of the people. I look forward to con- win the seat with the help of his father’s ing one of the first people who knew statement on Cohen’s nomination was tinuing the many conversations we’re supporters, it would ensure establish- her name when she was starting out as Eric Dinowitz who thanked the coun- already having with voters across the ment democrats retained control of the a staffer in the early stages of her po- cilman for his service to the Northwest district about how we make the Bronx Bronx Democratic Party. litical career. She added that he always Bronx and for being a strong progres- equitable, sustainable, and resilient. As it turned out, Eric Dinowitz, a treated people in his constituency who sive voice for working families and se- I’m ready to deliver for the Bronx, no special education teacher and a member may have been less visible with cour- niors. He then reminded his followers matter when the election may be.” of Bronx Community Board 8, was not tesy, respect and diligence. that he was running for Cohen’ seat and Meanwhile, when contacted for the first candidate to announce his in- In his acceptance speech, Cohen said, “I look forward to asking the vot- comment, candidate Dionel Then said, tention to run for the seat in 2018. That made special mention of Jeffrey Dinow- ers for their support in a March special (continued on page 10) August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News • 7 Bronxites Rally to Save Jerome Station Post Office By Síle Moloney from the inconvenience of dealing with A small but lively protest was held delayed mail and medicines, citizens NEWS on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, to save have become increasingly concerned Jerome Station Post Office, located at that their mail-in ballots will not be re- 2540 Jerome Avenue in Kingsbridge ceived in time to vote in the presiden- BRIEFS Heights, from potential closure. Lo- tial election in November. cal resident, Pereta Rodriguez Ph.d., Meanwhile, in Washington D.C., who said she relies on the post of- emergency coronavirus relief leg- By SÍLE MOLONEY fice for essential mail, initially asked islation had been stalled, including The Love Legacy Chapel three people to join her in saving her funding for USPS, and President Don- Feed a Thousand local branch, in solidarity with oth- ald Trump had voiced concerns that ers around the country as part of a na- widespread voting-by-mail would lead Members of The Love Leg- Photo courtesy of Rachel Bradshaw acy Chapel, located at 2500 tional day of protest to save the United to voter fraud, though this assertion Pereta Rodriguez, phD, (center) has since been discounted. Politico St. Raymond’s Avenue in States Postal Service. “I wanted to make sure that everyone knew what joins Rachel Bradshaw (right) and a col- later reported on Aug. 23 that House Parkchester, began an ambi- was at stake,” Rodriguez said. league at a protest outside Jerome Sta- Democrats passed a bill on Aug. 22 tious, “Feed a Thousand” cam- “It’s not just the ballots, and there’s tion Post Office at 2540 Jerome Avenue that would provide USPS with $25 bil- paign in early July with half a nothing political about your mail. in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the lion in emergency funding, and block dozen volunteers handing out There’s nothing political about your Bronx on Saturday, August 22, 2020. operational changes deployed by Post- 200 meals to hungry Bronx- medicine, and there’s nothing politi- master General Louis DeJoy, a known ites. They held their most re- cal about social security checks.” How- Bradshaw said that aside from the supporter of the president. cent event on Sunday, Aug. ever, none of the three could make it at recent, nationwide controversy over Back in the Bronx, Bradshaw said 17, at Westchester Square and the last minute, and so she enlisted the lack of funding for the post office sys- that one postal worker informed her eventually hope to feed 1,000 help of Rachel Bradshaw, the soon-to-be tem, she had been concerned about the group that other Bronx protests took people each week. The church president of North West Democrats for state of her local post office on Jerome place on Grand Concourse, and at the purchases food through dona- Change. Bradshaw, who is also the Avenue for quite some time. “It could Kingsbridge post office. As they pro- tions, and food is also donated current community engagement com- use a makeover,” Bradshaw said. “It tested, Bradshaw said the group ob- directly through partnerships mittee chair of Fordham Hill Owners could use more staff as is. Northwest served just how much the Jerome Sta- with local restaurants. It is Corporation, quickly rallied a group of Bronx Democrats for Change were tion post office is used, adding that it currently operating without about ten people who duly showed up very concerned if the post office didn’t needs to be made wheelchair accessible help from local officials. Any- to lend their support on the day. get the funding - what would happen to and needs an aesthetic makeover. “Be- one wishing to learn more Rodriguez said as they rallied out- those staff members that are already cause of the age demographic, we do about the Love Legacy Chapel side the post office, their efforts were there, and just how much it would af- most of our stuff, of course, electroni- or its Feed a Thousand cam- met with thumps up by passersby and fect the community in general.” cally but I grew up going to the post of- The Washington Post reported paign, can contact the church words of encouragement from custom- fice,” she said. “The post office is still on Aug. 22 that more than 800 com- a way of life for all of us. It’s still a way at 1 (888) 309-5552 or visit their ers who were making their way in and out of the building. Some even joined munity demonstrations at post offices of life for my mom. We still definitely website at: http://lovelegacy- them. The protestors carried signs, across the nation took place on Satur- need the post office. We’re just going to chapel.org. some of which read, “Save our Post Of- day as part of a day of action organized keep up on this to just ensure that that fice. We need our Mail, Checks, Medi- against controversial changes to mail- post office in general is getting what it Vote-by-Mail cine, Postal ballots.” ing operations. In recent weeks, aside needs.” Legislation Passed On Aug. 20, a bill spon- for January 2022. Youth Rally Against Jacobi Hospital with staff ney Darcel D. Clark an- sored by Assemblyman Jef- School Policing painting the first panels on nounced on Aug. 12 that frey Dinowitz and State Sena- Torres Wins 15th Sistas and Brothas Friday, Aug 21. It will ulti- a year-long investiga- tor Alessandra Biaggi became Congressional Race United (SBU), the youth mately be pieced together tion into the fatal shoot- law and temporarily expands After a lengthy ballot organizing arm of the and fixed to the wall be- ing of Kawaski Trawick New York voters’ ability to count, which included Northwest Bronx Commu- hind the Rotunda building inside his non-profit vote by mail in upcoming elec- an unprecedented num- nity and Clergy Coalition, to promote greater neigh- housing apartment at tions, including the presiden- ber of absentee ballot organized a rally on Satur- borhood wellness, and help 1616 Grand Avenue in tial election in November, and votes, City Councilman day, Aug. 22 to take action build trust and engagement the Morris Heights sec- other elections taking place in Ritchie Torres emerged against school policing, between the community tion of the Bronx by a 2021. The new law temporar- victorious among 11 and what the organiza- and the hospital. It will member of the NYPD on ily alters the definition of “ill- candidates in New York tion says are practices and depict how the beauty of a April 14, 2019 resulted in ness” with respect to absentee City’s 15th district con- policies that criminalize delicate and fragile flower no criminal charges be- voting eligibility to include gressional democratic young people in schools. expresses life, new begin- ing brought. Clark said the “risk of contracting or primary race, winning SBU said since its founda- nings and hope, while two although the facts did spreading a disease that may 32.2 percent of the votes. tion, it has been working hands help and protect it not warrant a criminal cause illness to the voter, or The win, which was to dismantle the school- while it grows. The key prosecution, the event to other members of the pub- announced on Aug. 4, to-prison pipeline, and or- theme is highlighting the demands a thoughtful lic,” such as in the case of the brings Torres one step ganizing to eradicate sus- ideas of togetherness and review of police proce- coronavirus. The law previ- closer to becoming the pensions, arrests, metal inclusion. It is believed dures and training tech- ously restricted eligibility for first LGBTQ Afro-Latino detectors, and school the mural will inspire the niques, and the commu- absentee ballots to just those member of Congress if he safety agents in schools, hope, joy and happiness of nity must do a better job with temporary or permanent wins the general election all of which the organiza- being together. Work on of providing appropri- illness or disability, in addi- in November. Incumbent tion says pushes young the mural will continue in ate support for residents tion to those absent from their Congressman, José Ser- people out of school and the coming weeks and an and staff of supportive residence during an election, rano (D), who was first into the prison system. unveiling will be held on housing services in the such as military personnel. elected in 1990, did not Sept. 3. City. The formal report A State constitutional amend- seek re-election for the Mural Underway at detailing the investiga- ment, which requires a state- South Bronx seat, and is Jacobi Hospital No Criminal Charges in tion will be released to wide popular vote, to perma- due to retire in the com- A mural, entitled Fatal Police Shooting the public in the coming nently change the law is slated ing months. “Care” is underway at Bronx District Attor- weeks. Stop Work Orders Issued at 2 of 4 New Norwood Projects 8 • August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News CRIME FILE BY SÍLE MOLONEY Man Arrested for Stabbing proven guilty. missing on Friday, Aug. 21 in then fled the area. A video of Bronx through a locked rear Mother with Baby the 50th police precinct. the suspects is available at door. Once inside, he removed On Aug. 25, pursuant to an 18-Year-Old Female Raymond Morris of 6355 the NYPD. $200 and a Samsung tablet ongoing investigation into a Shot in Bedford Park Broadway in the Riverdale and fled in an unknown di- non-fatal stabbing incident in Police are looking for two section of the Bronx was last Missing 14-Year-Old Girl rection. One of the men was the Van Cortlandt Village sec- men who they say shot an un- seen on Tuesday, Aug. 18, The NYPD is searching for who was wearing a red shirt tion of the Bronx in mid-July, identified 18-year-old woman 2020, leaving his residence at a missing teenager. Yessica removed the property. The Carlos Gonzalez has been ar- as she was walking with her approximately 10:30 a.m. He Nivarrez Castro, 14, was last other wore a white shirt. rested and charged with at- boyfriend in Bedford Park. is described as a Black man, seen on Monday, Aug. 17 in- On Tuesday, July 21 at ap- tempted murder. On July 14, The incident was reported at 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weigh- side her home at 323 East Mo- proximately 1.30 a.m., inside of 2020 at approximately 7.11 3.09 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, ing 150 pounds, is bald and sholu Parkway North in the a commercial laundromat lo- p.m., in front of 3343 Sedgwick at Bainbridge Avenue and has brown eyes. His clothing Norwood section of the Bronx cated at 215 West 230 Street in Avenue in Van Cortlandt Vil- East 199th Street. The NYPD description at the time of his at approximately 11 p.m. the Marble Hill section of the lage, a 21-year-old female vic- said two unknown men exited disappearance is unknown. A She is described as a fe- Bronx, two unidentified men tim was walking with her ex- a vehicle at the location and photo description is available male, Hispanic, 5 feet, 2 broke the glass on the front boyfriend, Carlos Gonzalez, discharged several rounds. at the NYPD. inches tall, weighs 95 pounds, door to gain access to the loca- 25, of Manhattan, while push- The victim was shot in the and was last seen wearing tion. A man in a red shirt en- ing their infant son in a baby right arm and was trans- Robbery of Pharmacy in all dark clothing. A photo de- tered the location and removed stroller.A verbal argument en- ported to St. Barnabas Hospi- Fordham Manor scription is available at the $1,300 from the register and tip sued at which point Gonzalez tal in a stable condition. The The NYPD is searching for NYPD. jar, and an unknown amount allegedly placed the woman in shooters fled in the vehicle four unidentified men in con- of cleaning supplies while the a choke hold, dragged her and and police have no suspects, nection with a burglary of a Suspects Wanted other man kept watch. the baby, still in the stroller, but ballistic evidence was re- pharmacy at 229 East Kings- For Three Robberies On Monday, July 27 be- to the ground and proceeded covered from the scene. Police bridge Road that took place The NYPD is searching tween the hours of 3.30 a.m. to stab her multiple times said it’s unknown if the vic- in the 52nd precinct in the for two individuals wanted and 6.45 a.m., an unidentified throughout the body before tim was the intended target. Fordham Manor section of in connection to three bur- man entered the Dale Diner fleeing the location. 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Alessandra “In addition, it should be noted that jurisdiction, divorce, separation and advantage.” He added, “He has served Biaggi who was quoted in The NY Daily Council Member Cohen, Democratic annulment proceedings, and criminal our district well and is a role model News on Aug. 12, giving her reaction District Leader Eric Dinowitz, and my- prosecutions of felonies. for the Northwest Bronx. As far as the to the debate. “I don’t know that it ben- self did not vote at last night’s meeting,” In terms of his qualifications, in pending special election goes, because efits anybody to have two members of the assemblyman said. “Alternates addition to his legal experience as an of COVID, the election will be a litmus the same family in the same area at the voted in our place, as the record shows. attorney in various capacities, includ- test for the rest of the city, as the Bronx same time,” she said. “I don’t know how Cynics will always find something to ing at Civil Court, as a City Council has two special elections already in the that’s not a negative. This whole entire criticize, but I did everything I could to member, Cohen previously served as works. This is exciting to say the least, move is so predictable, it’s almost bor- inspire confidence in our judicial selec- chair of the council committee on men- and I will be out canvassing and spread- ing,” she added. tion process, and it is unequivocal that tal health, disabilities and addictions, ing the word and continuing to meet On the question of a special election Andy won this nomination through his and as chair of the committee on state our neighbors on a daily basis.” taking place, Cohen’s office later said own hard work and qualifications.” and federal legislation. He is currently Abigail Martin, another candidate that as a judicial nominee, he would not As for the special election, Dinow- committee chair of consumer affairs also provided a comment, saying, “The be able to comment on political matters, itz said that assuming Cohen wins the and worker protections and has been a power brokers in The Bronx know full and with regard to the judgeship nomi- judgeship race, the voters will decide member on other committees. well how unsafe it is to campaign dur- nation process, his office said he did not who replaces him. “Frankly, I reject the Norwood News asked the council- ing a pandemic. They’re doing every- have a say in the decision-making pro- supposition that a special election fa- man, on the night of his nomination, thing they can to schedule an early cess. His office acknowledged, however, vors any particular candidate for City how he saw his future role on the election to make it harder for voters that he had expressed his interest in Council over another,” he said. “There bench. “One of the nice things about to hear from all the candidates.” She the judgeship for several years, inde- are six people who are currently run- being a legislator, versus coming from added, “So, they either don’t care about pendent of any campaign. ning, some of whom have already been civil court, is I’ve really had the oppor- people’s health or they don’t care about Norwood News also reached out to campaigning for a while now, including tunity to be out with people, to be out the democratic process. The people of Assemblyman Dinowitz to address the three who declared two years ago, and in the community, representing people. the Northwest Bronx deserve better.” rumors directly that Cohen’s nomina- another who declared last year, and I think that, right now, that experience The day after the convention, on tion would help his son’s bid for a City the decision will ultimately rest with is more important than ever - kind of Aug. 11, Marcos Sierra also announced Council seat. the voters to decide who among them really what’s going to matter so, I’m ex- his candidacy in the 11th District race. He said that Cohen was well-known should be chosen to represent our com- cited to bring that to the courthouse,” Norwood News reached out to Sierra and well-respected across the entire munity.” He added that he felt sorry for he said. for his views on the issue of party poli- borough of the Bronx for his level-head- those who saw nefarious intent behind Regarding his eventual nomination tics within the Bronx democratic party. edness, record of building consensus, every action. “It must be exhausting, specifically, he said you never know “Historically, special elections have and legal resume. “That is what the and I think their efforts would be better how it’s going to go with judicial poli- favored candidates endorsed by “the delegates based their decision on,” he spent getting to know the people of the tics. “I’m glad it all worked out,” he machine” due to low voter turn-out,” said, referring to the open vote at the Bronx in person instead of inventing said. Foodtown: Possible Strike at 11 Stores, Including Norwood (continued from page 1) the store now receives pre-packaged ment practices, he said, “I can’t say any- the deli counter. ing day, the 27th.” He said that workers meat from suppliers based far away from thing.” PSK Supermarkets are believed to in the supermarket’s deli department the Bronx whereas before, the meat was During the one-day walkout on June own 11 supermarkets in the tri-state have been working without a contract coming from more local distributors. 29, Millagros, a Local 342 representative, area, employing sixty-seven deli work- for the past seven years, though other “So, they’re getting the meat from said, “We’ve been without a contract for ers. Six are employed at the Norwood Local 342 officials said it’s been more Pennsylvania, and God knows where four years now,” referring to the deli location. The number of total PSK work- like four years. they’re getting it from,” said Henry. “So, counter workers. “They don’t want to ers is unknown. Henry said that workers who stock in the process of that meat getting here, give us any wage increases. They want The modernized Foodtown on East food on the store shelves, as well as ca- it takes seven days, and there’s no dates to reduce our medical benefits.” Refer- 204th Street was rebuilt from scratch shiers would also be walking off the job. on it, so they put the meat in the freezer, ring to the risk of contracting the coro- after it burned down during a five- However, this statement could not be and they bring it back out, and put it in navirus, she added, “They refuse to give alarm blaze that hit the block on Dec. confirmed with other officials from Lo- the meat cage [on the deli counter].” He us hazard pay, and we come out every 21, 2009. The market expanded and re- cal 342 or with officials from the Retail, said it was then repackaged for custom- day and we risk our lives. All we’re ask- opened in early 2011. Since COVID hit, Wholesale & Department Store Union ers. ing for is a fair contract.” workers say the company put up plexi- (RWDSU) Local 338, who signed a five- The deli counter at the 204th Street When earlier negotiations took place glass to protect cashiers and customers year contract with PSK Supermarkets store is less busy than it has been in the in June, Millagros said that PSK had and it also provides workers with free in May. past. not been negotiating in good faith and vitamins. Strike action is not the only contro- “You don’t know what you’re getting,” that a moderator had to be brought in. On Monday, Aug. 24, when Lisa versy surrounding the store. A long- Henry said, adding that the recent prac- When asked about the 5-year con- O’Leary, deli worker and secretary / time customer of the 204th Street store tice of repackaging the meat for custom- tract signed in May between PSK and treasurer at Local 342, was asked if who did not want to be identified, com- ers began before Foodtown deli workers RWDSU, Millagros called it, “lousy.” members of RWDSU, which represents plained that the store’s deli department walked off the job in late June. She added, “They got a 15 cent per hour the non-deli counter store workers, has changed in recent months, saying, Henry added, “If it doesn’t sell in increase; that’s how much they got.” would join her union members in a “The meat comes in black packages. It’s three or four days, they bring it back During the one-day strike by deli possible strike, she said, “I don’t know nasty.” The customer added that sell-by downstairs, they grind it with other workers in late June, which was also what would happen there. You’d have to dates are no longer indicated on meat meats, and they sell it as chop meat.” supported at the time by their union, ask their union. I’m not saying it’s not sold at the deli counter. The same cus- On Monday, Aug. 24, when asked Norwood News asked who was serving true, but of course I don’t talk to the ca- tomer said he told a store worker, “If I about the workers’ contract negotia- at the deli counter inside the store given shiers. But, it’s very possible.” get food poisoning, I’m going to sue the tions, Alan, a manager at the Norwood it was open and all the deli workers were Repeated attempts were made to [expletive].” Foodtown store, denied there was any outside on the picket line. Millagros re- reach PSK Supermarkets for comment. Asked about the recent change to the contract dispute with store workers. plied, “We don’t know because we’re not Norwood News also reached out more deli department’s meat products, Henry However, when asked about the allega- inside the store.” A stroll through the than once to contact Noah Katz but did said that deli workers informed him that tions regarding the new deli depart- store on that day found nobody behind not receive a response. 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I have some ideas Aug. 10, the race to fill his District 11 City budget discussions, which quickly and it would take me to figure out what City Council seat just got a whole lot became a hot topic. to do there, but it’s definitely not as sim- more urgent. As a climate activist, Haller is run- ple, right?” Currently, there are six candidates ning on a campaign centered around When it comes to fundraising, vying to replace Cohen, with five hav- sustainability, resilience, and equity. Haller is used to it. “I spent my career ing formally declared their intent with If elected, she said she will use her en- asking people for millions of dollars the City’s Campaign Finance Board. vironmental experience and technical to invest in whacky start-ups - some Jessica Haller, a tech entrepreneur, know-how to build sustainable neigh- not so whacky,” she said. “Like, ‘Hey, environmentalist and mother of four, borhoods in the Bronx, where she has can I have $10 million?’ or whatever is announced her candidacy in late Jan- lived for the last two decades. She also very different. So, to say to someone, uary, expecting at that point to spend plans to modernize public transit, ‘Can you invest in me? And you can’t much of her time in one of her favor- make buildings energy efficient and even give me more than $1,000, and I’d ite places–outside -knocking on doors. resilient, bring 21st century skills to Photo courtesy of Jessica Haller really just like $175 because that opti- When the coronavirus pandemic hit in public school children, strengthen Jessica Haller is a candidate in the mizes the match,’ I’m able to do that,” early March, she said she quickly had community for seniors, and promote 11th District City Council race covering the she said. to change tack. economic opportunity for all. Bronx neighborhoods of Bedford Park, In fact, of the five formally declared “I probably hosted one of the first On the last point, she said the way Kingsbridge, Riverdale, Norwood, Van candidates in the race, Haller trails ZOOM political events in the coun- to go about this, especially right now, Cortlandt Village, Wakefield, and Wood- Eric Dinowitz only, having raised lawn. try, because we did it really quickly,” and even if it seems counter-intuitive, $55,827 to date, and having spent she said, adding that she was that lit- is to repeat the proven success of the she said. “You invest in the people $17,456 so far. When it comes to donors, tle bit ahead of the curve because her New Deal, post-WWII era and invest, to build yourself out of the hole that she has 386 contributors with an aver- children’s school had closed about two rather than cut spending. She advo- we’re in.” As an example, she said it age donation of $145 dollars. Around weeks before the statewide PAUSE cates for what she calls a type of ‘Civil- wasn’t enough to defer rent, but allow one fifth of those contributions come order went into effect. “I eventu- ian Conservation Corps’ a store to go out of business anyway. from donors outside New York City. ally found that they’re not so much “Almost like a green jobs kind of “That landlord’s got to drop the rent,” By comparison, under one third of fun,” she said, referring to the ZOOM investment mechanism where we put she said. “Get the next entrepreneur Dinowitz’s contributions come from meetings.“People got ‘zoomed’ out,” people to work in the local economy,” in with whatever it is - the hair place, donors outside the City, and Dinowitz the bookstore, the fruit stand into that has fewer contributors at 311, with an vacant lot so that the community can average donation of $236. start to recover, and so the landlords Haller is also no stranger to the have to be incentivized to help kick- world of finance, having worked pre- start the economy in a way.” viously in data analysis for Master- Though she considers herself to Card. However, it is as a climate ac- be the most progressive of the candi- tivist that she found her true calling. dates running [as of July], she said she Former Vice President Al Gore named is hesitant to label herself a progres- her a leader of the Climate Reality Pro- sive. “I am probably the most progres- jectbefore “An Inconvenient Truth” sive on sustainability and climate, and became a thing. In that role, she is Shalom Jewish those issues,” Haller said. She is also charged with educating the public on in favor of taxing the top one percent. the climate crisis. “There’s no other way,” she said. “We In her previous career, she said Funeral Home, Inc. cannot cut our way out of this, right? she helped the Bloomberg administra- We have to come up with new revenue tion’s $3 billion Willets Point develop- Pre-Plan Funeral Arrangements ideas.” ment understand the impact of climate On the other hand, when it comes to change on that development so that to- Graveside, Chapel or Synagogue Services allocating funding and resources, she day it is built to withstand climate and Serving the Bronx, Westchester is not a fan of litigating by hashtag, sea level rise. “#DefundthePolice, #CanceltheRents; “When we first saw it, by 2015, it and New York City maybe it’s not as simple as #Cancelt- was going to be underwater, and you heRent?” she said, in response to a can’t do a $3 billion development in question about what could be done to 2008, and have it to be underwater in George Farr help some of the smaller landlords who four years,” she said. “So, that is an are struggling to pay their mortgages indelible mark on the city that I’ve al- Funeral Director right now. ready made in just being able to think 1528 CASTLE HILL AVE, “I have a friend who is a small, lo- about how do we impact? 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We are all Norwood since March of this year. On provide for the middle class in keep- aware that there have been some very Sept. 3, 1929, Venerable Mother Ange- ing with the American way of life. difficult times during these past few line founded the religious order, The In order to accomplish what she felt months. There were residents who Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and urged to do, and with the blessing of died and due to COVID-19, they were Infirm, the Order who run the home. Cardinal Hayes, Mother and six other not able to have a wake or a funeral The date is a very important one for Sisters withdrew from the Little Sis- mass or service. It was so sad, but the all Carmelite Sisters. As they prepare ters of the Poor and were granted per- staff continued to care for the resi- to celebrate the anniversary, known as mission to begin a new religious com- dents each day. Everyone pitched in to Foundation Day, the Sisters and staff munity in the care of the aged. In the make the days full of love for all. There at St. Patrick’s look back on the his- words of Cardinal Hays, “If this be of were many tears and yes, many smiles tory of both the nursing home and the God, it will prosper.” too. Each resident is important to us Carmelite Order, and reflect on how its Photo courtesy of St. Patrick’s Home The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, and loved by all of us as well. As we founding principles helped everyone get Hanging on the “Memorial Trees” in whose convent was not far from the became closer to the residents during through an emotional six months. the chapel at St. Patrick’s Home in Nor- Home of the Little Sisters, offered the these difficult times, we focused on wood are heart-shaped, ribboned cards seven women hospitality during this making sure that they were not alone. By Sr. Kevin Patricia Lynch & with the first names of the residents who interim. On Sept. 3, 1929, a temporary To continue our remembrance of Kathy Mayer died of COVID and other causes since residence was provided for the seven them, the pastoral care department In the words of Mother Angeline March 2020. Sisters in the vacant St. Elizabeth’s made a “Memorial Tree” for each Teresa, foundress of the Carmelite Sis- Rectory. As a result, Sept. 3 became nursing unit. The first names of the ters for the Aged and Infirm, “Without whatever tasks were required to shel- the official foundation day for the new deceased residents were placed on a love, the apostolate of work with the ter and support the destitute for whom order, The Carmelite Sisters for the heart and were attached to the trees aged becomes meaningless.” Looking the Little Sisters were founded. Aged and Infirm. with colorful ribbons, so that each res- back, we are sure that Mother Ange- While in America, and working Advancing forward, the “red ident was remembered. It was a very line could not have envisioned all that with the people of the local area, she brick” building, which was the ex- solemn time when staff and residents would develop from the small begin- fell in love with their light-hearted- perimental laboratory for the Radio remembered the deceased in such a ning of the first formal foundation of ness, devotion and independence. Corporation of America (RCA), was meaningful way. There were many St. Patrick’s Home in 1931. Sister Angeline returned to Europe purchased in 1931, and served for tears, and again many smiles as sto- Bridget Teresa McCory, who would to make her final profession [of vows], many years to care for the Sisters’ res- ries were shared about each resident. become Mother Angeline Teresa, was including a fourth vow of hospitality, idents, as well as for the formation of The Memorial Trees remained on the born on January 21, 1893 in Mountjoy, in France in 1925. Following this, af- the Sisters themselves. Many men and nursing units until the Feast Day of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. ter a brief assignment in Pittsburgh, women came to the home and Mother Our Lady of Mt. Carmel which was She grew up in an environment of Pennsylvania, she was named Mother and her small community cared for celebrated on July 16. deep faith, love and trust. She had a Superior of Our Lady’s Home in the all of them. However, it was soon real- On that day, all the trees were special love for her grandparents and Bronx. ized that they had outgrown the space. brought to our chapel and placed in transferred this affection into a life of Although the Little Sisters of the In 1989, a new St. Patrick’s Home was front of the statue of Our Lady. The dedication to the aged men and women Poor were founded in France, Mother built on the same property that could trees were blessed by Fr. Michael committed to her care. wanted the homes to become more facilitate the care of many more el- Kissane, and prayers were offered for In order for her father to find work, American including the celebration derly men and women. those who had died. Today, the trees the family immigrated to Mossend, of holidays like the 4th of July and St. Patrick’s Home would become remain in our chapel as a remem- Scotland when she was a young girl, Thanksgiving, plus other changes. very well-known as the Sisters lov- brance to all our beloved residents. and it was there that Bridget felt the More than anything, Mother wished ingly cared for the residents from All of us at St. Patrick’s strive to calling to religious life. She became for her homes to be full of love and admission until natural death. St. continue the Ministry that was begun aware of the Little Sisters of the Poor, compassion for all. “Most people re- Patrick’s follows the doctrine of the by Mother Angeline Teresa and the a religious order founded in France, spond to kindness,” Mother would of- Catholic Church in all areas of care. small community of six Sisters in car- who would come begging alms for the ten say. Our palliative care program begins ing for the Aged and Infirm. Whatever aged men and women in their care. During an annual retreat in the at admission and ends when the resi- our role, we can make a difference in Bridget entered their congregation U.S. in 1927, Mother felt the urge to dents are discharged to their commu- the lives of our residents by following on Feb. 2, 1912 in Glasgow, Scotland, reach out to do more for the aged peo- nity, or when they are called home to the words of Mother Angeline, “The eventually becoming Sister Angeline. ple she cared for. She felt that the Euro- God. Palliative care is not just about best interest of the old people should Three years later, in the middle of pean way, and many French customs adding days to life, but about adding always come first.” World War I, Sister Angeline was mis- did not meet the needs or customs of life to days. It provides quality of life Sr. Kevin Patricia Lynch is a mem- sioned by the Little Sisters to Amer- the Americans. for the residents and their families ber of the Order of Carmelites and is ica. During the nine years of her first Mother sought advice and counsel during the difficult times. the CEO of St. Patrick’s Nursing Home, assignment at St. Augustine’s Home from Cardinal Hays of New York. The During these challenging times, it while Kathy Mayer is Director of Pasto- in Brooklyn, New York, she fulfilled cardinal listened and told Mother how is the love and compassion shown ev- ral Care at the home. Elections 2021: Jessica Haller on Climate, Motherhood and Investment (continued from page 12) fice. “Here are the three numbers you belt, Haller’s campaign is gaining mo- a change, and to be a changemaker. I Haller is an active member of 21 in need to know,” she said.“51 members mentum. She said she sees Dinowitz and think I’m more people-centered and defi- ’21, an initiative to raise the number of of [City] Council, 12 women today, and Dan Padernacht as career politicians, nitely more planet-centered. I also have a women serving on the New York City two mothers. How do we legislate for and added that there was “nepotism in- business degree, so I also want to do this Council from the current 12 to 21 of the childcare? And how do we think about volved”. “I’m looking at this in a more in a fiscally responsible way.” 51 members.As a mother, she said she impacting families compassionately, holistic way - sustainability, resilience, Haller has also received the endorse- was proud to receive the endorsement health care, and all of this with two equity,” she said. “They’re all connected ment of The Jewish Climate Action Net- on Aug. 10 of Vote Mama, the first po- moms in the room?” and using those lenses to measure every- work (JCAN), Bronx Climate Justice litical action committee (PAC) to sup- Though she doesn’t have conven- thing. I don’t believe the other two guys North (BCJN), and North Bronx Racial port Democratic moms running for of- tional, political experience under her are. I am following my passion to go make Justice (NBxRJ). August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News • 19 New Mobile Health Care Clinic in Morris Heights By JASON GONZALEZ Data analysis by both State and City health departments shows that the COVID-19 virus disproportionately impacted Bronxites for a whole host of reasons, one of which was lack of ac- cess to healthcare, especially in low- income communities. On Friday, July 31, City Councilwoman for District 16, Vanessa Gibson, took a step towards addressing that disparity in the Mor- ris Heights section of the Bronx. “We are here at River Park Towers unveiling a new mobile health care clinic facility in partnership with Morris Heights Health Center, follow- ing a disturbing article that we read about in June that talked about the unconfirmed COVID cases here at the towers,” Gibson said. The mobile healthcare facility will provide tenants of River Park Tow- ers, housed at 20 Richman Plaza, with access to COVID-19 testing, as well as other primary healthcare services, but aside from the tenants of River Park Residences, residents of the Mor- ris Heights area are also eligible to re- ceive patient care at the facility. Gibson explained that a major, con- tributing factor in the placement of the mobile unit in the area was the under- Photo by Jason Gonzalez. lying health conditions of many of the Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (center) attends the opening of a mobile health care clinic at River Park Towers in the Mor- Bronxites who lived there. There was ris Heights section of the Bronx on July 31, 2020. also an urgent need not only to build a testing site for COVID, but to provide mental health services, and overall income families in the West Bronx. “If you live on Sedgwick, if you live Overall, it was clear from what was health services to that community. Gibson said the new mobile health- on Cedar, you’re able to come here Mon- said that establishing the trust of the She said that once the data became care facility is adequately equipped day to Friday, because we want to pro- local residents, developing a good available, conversations were held in to provide professional services to the vide services and as of right now, we rapport with them, and breaking mid-June with both Morris Heights residents in the area, once known as have a contract to be here through the down certain barriers took a con- residents and with community leaders a COVID-19 hotspot in the City end of October,” she said. certed group effort. Referring to Mor- to find a way to bring a mobile unit to when coronavirus numbers spiked The councilwoman also said that ris Heights Health Center, Gibson said, the area. Gibson said the plan was not five months ago. if there was a need, she would talk to “They know their work.” just to bring a mobile unit, but to build Referring to residents of the area the City about additional funding to She added that there was now con- a trailer in the area that would serve who have been affected by the coro- keep the mobile facility at the loca- tinuity of service and she spoke to the as an actual healthcare facility. navirus, Gibson said, “They’ve lived tion, acknowledging that it was re- positive aspects of the location as well. “Residents have been traumatized in isolation. Some are suicidal, and ally important not only to identify “They don’t have to travel; they will by COVID-19,” Gibson said, adding they just don’t see a way out.” Indeed, short-term needs but long-term ones pass this facility every time they leave that what was needed was not just the economic fallout has not helped too. “It’s going to take a while to get out the development,” she said. “And that’s COVID-19 testing, but access to health- matters either. “They have lost in- of the health disparities around heart what we want to encourage - residents care whether people had insurance come; they’re falling behind in rent,” disease and diabetes, and obesity, to use this facility to get access to or not, as well as mental health thera- she added. and high blood pressure that so many health care, wraparound services for peutic services and trauma informed Gibson said the pandemic had of our residents, particularly African- those that can’t get out.” care. turned everyone’s world upside down Americans and Latinos have,” she Gibson said that the provision of According to the 2010 cen- but at River Park Towers, with over said, adding that older residents also telehealth services in conjunction sus, there are over 7,000 tenants liv- 1,600 tight-knit units, living safely had encountered health disparities. with BronxWorks was also a future ing in the two River Park skyscrap- always been a challenge. “Whether In addition to Gibson, other political goal. “We continue to be thankful to ers that overlook the Harlem River. As there are confirmed cases or not, [but] representatives and officials spoke at Morris Heights for their commit- a part of the Mitchell-Lama housing the health care needs have always the event, including Assemblywoman ment, BronxWorks, Omni Reliant [Re- program, River Park Towers pro- been here,” she said, before expressing Latoya Joyner, Morris Heights Health alty], the community board and every- vides affordable rental and coopera- her optimism for the future with the Center executives, and the River Park one who really had a hand in today’s tive housing to moderate and middle- new health care unit. management office. event,” she said. 20 • August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News Anti-Gun Violence Rally Held in Morrisania By SÍLE MOLONEY ough since the beginning of the year, On Monday, Aug. 24, NYPD Po- and 175 non-fatal shootings. “In the 44th lice Commissioner Dermot Shea an- [precinct] alone, there’s been nine ho- nounced that, going forward, addi- micides,” she said, referring to the pre- tional police officers would be rostered cinct in which the march took place. at the weekends in an effort to curb the Clark said that people marched for increased rates of gun violence seen the many survivors of gun violence. across the Bronx, and across the City She decried retaliatory killings, in- in recent months. The NYPD reported cluding the retaliatory killing for An- that 44 percent of shootings in the last thony Robinson’s murder which took month occurred on Saturdays and Sun- place just a few hours after he was shot. days. “Guess what happened today?” Clark For the week ending Aug. 23, mur- said. “Anthony Robinson’s brother was der in the Bronx, rose by 400 percent arrested for the murder of those two compared to the same period last year. men, so that’s retaliation. That’s shoot- In the 52 precinct alone, two murders ing upon shooting. We have got to stop were reported in July within six days this.” of each other. Suspects in both cases For her part, Gibson said, “It is im- have since been arrested. portant that you are here. It is impor- Photo by Síle Moloney As part of a broader plan to stem tant that you stand with us in solidar- Dante, a young anti-gun violence activist, addresses the crowd after a march to the tide of gun violence in the Bronx, ity with one voice, for one purpose, in end gun violence was held in the Morrisania section of the Bronx on July 23, 2020. on Thursday, July 23, “A March to End unison to save our children, to give our Gun Violence,” was held in the Morrisa- and clear, with chants of, “SOS - Save we also need the help of those people young people a future, to make sure nia section of the Bronx, organized by our Streets!”, “Guns Down, Life Up!” who are not here as well, so you got to that they are success stories, and not Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and “Who’s Streets? Our Streets!”. spread the word, okay?” she said. “Let statistics.” in conjunction with law enforcement, Members of the public, including everybody know that it’s their respon- “We are calling those out that the clergy, community groups, youth many younger people, stopped what sibility to help us take back our com- use violence and weapons in our leaders, and other elected officials, in- they were doing to watch and listen munity. These small number of people own community,” she said. “Enough cluding City Councilwoman Vanessa to the chants of those marching by. who are causing these shootings, and is enough - we have got to do better. Gibson, City Councilman Andy King, Some took out cell phones to record the these murderers should not be run- This is our community. These are our Public Advocate Jumanne Williams, march, while others raised their fists ning our communities. It’s our commu- streets. These are our blocks, These recently appointed Chief of Commu- in solidarity or shouted out words of nity!” are our children. These are our ba- nity Affairs at the NYPD, Chief Jeffrey encouragement and support. Most, if Clark said they would also be reach- bies, These are our young kids - our Maddrey, City Councilwoman Latoya not all wore masks. ing out to those other people in the young. These are our young queens, Jackson, and others. At 170th Street and Sheridan Av- days that followed. “My message this but most of all, this is our future. So, The event kicked off in Mott Play- enue, there was a brief pause for some evening is unity,” she said. “And we see whether we walk, we jog, we stride, ground on Morris Avenue where a additional prayers at the location unity right here with all of you stand- no matter what it is, we will always group of about 200 people gathered, where Anthony Robinson was shot in ing here, young and old, from all walks stand together on behalf of our chil- despite the extreme, early evening early July while crossing the street, of life. You are all here, and for us to be dren.” temperatures. Many wore T-shirts rep- as he held the hand of his six-year-old unified, for us to solve this violence, we Eve Hendricks, mother of 17-year- resenting different anti-gun violence daughter, Khloe. need the cooperation. We need to help old Brandon Hendricks, who was groups, including Operation Save Our A number of speeches were given at the police get to these people who are shot in late June, also addressed the Sons and Sisters, Guns Down Life Up, the end of the march. Clark, sweat drop- killing our kids, who are killing our el- crowd. “I still refuse to believe that Save Our Streets (SOS), Bronx Rises lets pouring down her face as they had ders, who are killing ourselves.” my boy was taken from me like that Against Gun Violence (BRAG), Release been throughout the route, thanked While Clark acknowledged that – prematurely,” she said. “Someone The Grip (RTG), The Arc of Justice, everyone for coming out on such a hot there was a lot of protesting taking who’s headed somewhere, so if you’re NYC Health and Hospitals, Bronx Con- evening, and encouraged people to so- place (referring to the Black Lives Mat- such gangsters, come out! Face us! nect, Stand up to Violence, and Na- cially distance while listening to the ter protests), she said action was needed Face me! Let’s have a one-to-one. Tell tional Action Network. speeches. “We did it!” she said, her to protest the violence that was occur- me why you have people killed. If you Police and youth community lead- voice growing hoarse. “A march to end ring within communities, against want to kill someone - kill yourself. ers were seen playing basketball with gun violence! You’re out here because those who were killing that same com- You walk with guns? Walk with a teenagers and kids in the Mott Play- you care about your community, and munity. “We need the courage, we need p en, wa l k wit h a b o ok. Give k id s b o ok s, ground, before Clark spoke briefly that we love each other. That’s what that courage from God,” she said. give kids pens, give kids hope.” to explain why the event was taking this is all about!” “We need our cure violence and cri- Hendricks added, “And we’re all place. After some prayers were said, She said the marchers had come out sis management teams. You are here. accountable, we are responsible. We and amid a jovial atmosphere, the to spread the word that residents were You are the credible messengers. You are all responsible for each and every march got underway. For the duration taking back their communities. “We stand right next to those who are think- death, because we are not protecting of the route, marchers were flanked by cannot stand for this carnage, and this ing about picking up that gun. You’re these kids properly. We’re not finding NYPD officers and vehicles, as well as devastation,” she said. “We need your the ones that could say, ‘Brother, put things for them to do. We’re not. So, a gaggle of press teams. help. We cannot do this without you.” the gun down. Release the grip’.” government, you got work to do. We’re Clark, Gibson, King and others defi- She said by showing up, the commu- Clark brought additional context not just talking – action! And like I antly led the marchers through the lo- nity was letting everyone know that to the event when she said that there said, until the day I die, I’m going to cal blocks, sending their message loud they were there to help each other. “But had been over 50 homicides in the bor- hold you accountable.” August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News • 21 Virtual Discussion of Health Disparities and COVID-19 in the Bronx By AURÉOLE RIBES & in the household” he said. SÍLE MOLONEY Bedell explained how the practice of Bronx Borough President Ruben redlining had influenced the City and Diaz Jr. and the “#Not62 Campaign for the health outcomes of people generally, a Healthy Bronx” steering committee explaining that banks in the U.S. had held a virtual discussion on Wednesday, historically denied mortgages to certain July 29 entitled, “A Discussion of Health people, mostly people of color in urban Disparities and COVID-19.” areas, preventing them from buying a The dialogue focused on why and home in certain neighborhoods or from how the Bronx ended up with the high- getting a loan to renovate their homes. est rates of COVID-19 cases in the State She said this practice, that was once from both a historical and an analytical backed by the U.S. government, started perspective, as well as what could and in the 1930s and took place across the should be done to shift that disparity. country in many of the larger cities with Since 2009, the Robert Wood Johnson large minority populations. Foundation’s county health ranking re- “These redlining maps set up policies port has ranked the Bronx in 62nd place and practices that real estate businesses out of New York State’s 62 counties in profited from and that have left a tre- terms of health outcomes. mendous legacy today in terms of hous- In response to this, several interested ing, and therefore health,” she added. groups came together in 2015 to build a Photo by Adi Talwar Branch expanded upon Bedell’s pre- collaborative campaign of partners and BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT Ruben Diaz Jr. held a virtual discussion of health sentation, explaining how advocacy, Bronx residents who pledged to live, disparities and COVID-19 in the Bronx on July 29, 2020. activism, urban policy, and Black op- work, play and pray in a manner that timism for social progress, are all key but as a country, we’re nowhere near hood of a second wave occurring. Barbot improved everyone’s overall health. areas of intervention in health equity where we need to be in terms of having said she felt it was inevitable that there It represented a call to action, and and access. She talked about how unem- turnaround times that help people make would be a second phase of increased was led by the Bronx borough presi- ployment is higher in the Bronx than it real-time decisions that are going to transmission. She added that until a dent’s office, the Institute for Family is citywide, and that the national mor- help to reduce the transmission of this vaccine, and definitive medication to Health - Bronx Health REACH, CUNY’s tality rates of COVID-19, according to virus,” she said. treat the virus become available, people Institute for Health Equity at Lehman the Economic Policy Institute, are three In terms of the types of tests avail- would have to assume that there will be College, Montefiore Health System, and times higher for Black people versus able, Barbot said the most reliable test more cases, especially as people begin to Bronx Neighborhood Health Action Cen- white people. Branch said that what puts was the PCR test and the most reliable spend more time indoors in the fall. ter, an affiliate of the City’s department Black and Latinx communities into situ- way to get the PCR test was at a com- Her recommendations were to wear a of health. ations of higher unemployment rates mercial lab or at a lab in a hospital. The mask, to stay home if sick, to wash hands Collectively, they aimed to address and COVID-19 infection, is policy. problem, she said, was that there was regularly, and to practice social distanc- the social and economic conditions that She concluded that there was one limited capacity for such testing across ing. “Anyone who thinks we’re going to impact the overall quality of life for resi- positive, if it could be called a positive, the country. test our way out of this pandemic are dents in the borough, change health be- that emerged from the pandemic. “So, Barbot said that while previously test kidding themselves,” she said. haviors, and improve clinical care and what has COVID done?” she asked. results were available in 24 hours using For her part, Bedell spoke about the physical environment to help Bronx “COVID-19 has made policy violence lev- this method, as more testing was rolled health outcomes, and the factors that residents attain their highest level of eled against Black and brown communi- out to more people, that timeframe went contribute to lower life expectancy in health. ties visible.” up to 48 hours, and later to over a week, the Bronx. She displayed a map of the Diaz Jr. opened the Zoom meeting, For her part, Nuñez spoke about the which she said rendered the test mean- City where lighter colored areas repre- explaining that the goal had been to lessons learned from the pandemic in ingless [given that immediate isolation sented a higher rate of life expectancy get the Bronx out of the bottom spot on terms of treatment and survival, includ- was needed by anyone who tested posi- and vice versa. “I want to draw people’s the ranking index by 2020, but this had ing how to monitor one’s health by keep- tive, to curtail the spread]. attention to the Bronx, which is only in not yet been achieved. “We are getting ing regular appointments with health To address this problem, Barbot said the dark colors,” she said. a little bit healthier than the previous care providers, eating well, getting pop-up testing sites were set-up “in the Bedell said growing up in the Bronx year, so we are headed in the right direc- vaccinated, and generally being more field” in places like Tremont, and simi- decreases the chances of living a full tion, but we still are in the last place,” cognizant of our overall health from lar technology was used to perform an- life, because of the way assets and re- he said. a preventative, rather than a reactive other type of test which was faster but sources are distributed in the borough, The speakers included Jane Bedell, standpoint. less reliable. compared to other parts of the City. M.D., the former Bronx head of the Bronx Diaz, who is serving his last term as This rapid testing method, Barbot She first described the population Neighborhood Health Action Center, borough president, ended the meeting explained, sometimes caused false nega- of the Bronx as being overwhelmingly Lessie Branch, Ph.D., race scholar and by encouraging everyone to stay safe. tives and positives, meaning that some made up of people of color, the majority associate professor at the Metropolitan “Thank you all. God bless you all, and people tested negative in the field but of whom are young people. One third are College of New York, and Denise Nuñez, God bless the Bronx,” he said. when tested later in the lab, turned out to first generation immigrants and as a re- M.D., a pediatric critical care physician Since the discussion took place, Bar- be positive and vice versa. Nonetheless, sult, 90 languages are spoken. at Montefiore. bot stepped down as health commis- she said, this rapid test had its benefits. She then presented slides that Dr. Oxiris Barbot, the former City sioner on Aug. 4 citing her disappoint- “In a community where we have high showed that the Bronx has a high rate of health commissioner, framed the dis- ment that during the most critical public levels of virus, that are still circulating, overcrowded housing and multigenera- cussion by outlining the department of health crisis in this lifetime, the Health the chances of a positive in the field be- tional housing, which overlap with each health’s response to the pandemic. department’s incomparable disease con- ing a true positive are going to be much other, and increase the risk of COVID-19 Diaz Jr. asked Barbot how far along trol expertise was not used to the degree higher, so that’s why that test is good, in transmission. Diaz, as a Puerto Rican, the department was in implementing it could have been. communities where there’s high viral explained that this multigenerational rapid COVID-19 testing and getting test The borough president and the load,” she said. housing arrangement can be for cul- results back in under half an hour. #NOT62 partners will continue to offer Diaz then asked Barbot how far away tural as well as economic reasons. “In Barbot said that testing had always ongoing public outreach events cover- she thought the country was from get- my mother-in-law’s house, my wife’s been everyone’s Achilles’ heel through- ing various different health related top- ting a vaccine, and what was the likeli- grandmother is 84 years old, and she’s out the pandemic. “Not only as a City, ics. 22 • August 27-September 9, 2020 • Norwood News Classifi eds Professional Directory COMPUTER SERVICES Computer Repair Computer Repair Upgrade, troubleshooting, lap-top overheats, cracked screen, broken power jack, virus removal, data recovery. Call James (646) 281-4475, (718) 324-4332. TO REPORT A STORY TO THE NORWOOD NEWS, CALL US AT 718-324-4998 Tree Art Inspired by Mosholu Parkway By JOSÉ A. GIRALT Mosholu Parkway made me aware of On any given morning people can the trees and the debris,” she said. be seen walking, running, or biking Since the beginning of August, Ko- along Mosholu Parkway. Benches rman has been showcasing her work on the sidewalks can even provide a as part of a multi-media exhibition contemplative resting stop for others. organized by Studio Theater in Exile For Barbara Korman however, the and the Hudson Valley MOCA entitled landscaped thoroughfare provides a “Climbing the Walls.” The organizers source of inspiration for her art. asked various artists to create works Korman has lived in Bedford Park that imagine the future by looking at for 50 years, the last 42 of which she how COVID-19 and the subsequent pro- has spent in the same two-bedroom tests for social justice have changed apartment, having converted one of the way we experience life. the bedrooms into a studio. The pas- Rather than reflect upon some sage of time has not caused the artist of the darker themes that have to slow down however. “I’m always emerged from the current state working,” Korman said. When asked of world affairs, Korman chose to if the pandemic had impacted upon include an array of colorful sculp- her art production, she responded ad- tures made of wood, papier mâ- amantly, “I’ve been able to spend more ché, vinyl compound, and acrylic time [creating art]!” paint, entitled “Fetishes for Fun.” The artist uses salvaged tree These specific artworks represent branches that she finds along the park- something of a departure from way and transforms them into what her usual process of working with she describes as “discrete objects and wood she saves from her walks in installations.” She strips the bark, Mosholu parkway. “After many sands the wood, glues the branches to- years of working with salvaged gether, and then paints them usually tree branches, it felt like time for in dark gray and black tones. Others a change,’ she writes in her art- have a blue or green hue. The pieces ist statement. For this particular end up in a multitude of shapes and exhibition, she created the sculp- configurations with some serving as tures with store-bought wood and freestanding sculptures. painted the pieces in bright, eye- In April 2012, Korman appeared in catching colors. a video profile published by Norwood She hopes the pieces will give peo - News in which she explained her pro- ple a respite from today’s stressors. cess as she prepared for an exhibition “These small sculptures while seri- at Arts Westchester Gallery in White ous, seemed playful and demanded Plains, entitled “Looking at Woods.” bright, playful color. I think of them She credits living in Bedford Park, as fetishes for fun,” she said. and her morning walks along the A virtual viewing of “Climb- parkway, as an important reason why ing the Walls” is available through she decided to work with wood. “Liv- the new year on the Hudson Valley ing close to the Botanical Gardens and MOCA website. 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