July 17-23, 2015 Your Neighborhood — Your News® SERVING PARKCHESTER, HUNTS POINT, FORDHAM SOUTH, GRAND CONCOURSE, FORDHAM NORTH, BRONX NORTH, CO-OP CITY $$ GRAB AT GOLDEN EAGLE BY PATRICK ROCCHIO hitting anyone,” stated a po- auto theft. A brazen morning rob- lice source, and then fl ed the “Thank god for the 49th bery at a popular diner has scene. Precinct,” said Signorile. community leaders in Morris The investigation is ongo- “They are doing a wonderful Park and an elected offi cial ing as of press time, and so far job looking into this.” raising concerned. no arrests have been made. MPCA vice-president Al A man posing as a food The incident raised con- D’Angelo was concerned that inspector asked to see the cerns among community the incident could have an ad- basement at the Golden Ea- leaders in Morris Park. verse affect on Morris Park’s gle Restaurant at 745 Morris Morris Park Community reputation and desirability. Park Avenue and when taken Association president An- D’Angleo said that he be- downstairs, displayed a fi re- thony Singorile said that the lieves Morris Park is one of arm and demanded money MPCA would be monitoring the safest areas in the city, from the manager, according the situation and said that the but if people see changes for to police. community needs security the worse in terms of crime The robbery took place at cameras. and quality-of-life, middle around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, “It is getting out of hand,” class people with the means July 15, a police spokesperson said Signorile after the rob- to do so may decide to leave. said. bery. “Cameras are a must.” The MPCA vice-president After receiving the cash, Singorile called on elected said that he believes the de- the suspect fl ed, with some offi cials, to help address secu- cline in stop, question and of the diner’s employees in rity concerns in Morris Park. frisk is leading to more crimi- pursuit The robber pistol- Overall though, Signorile nals carrying guns. whipped one of his pursuers, said that police from the 49th Councilman James Vacca police said. Precinct are doing a good job, echoed that sentiment, indi “The suspect then let off a and chose to highlight their few rounds…thankfully not recent success in combating Continued on Page 45 Stateman’s legacy stamped
BY ROBERT WIRSING Badillo. of New York and our country Fun With Bronx Defenders A trailblazing statesman Morrisania Post Offi ce is a as a whole, cannot be over- A water ballon drops on Danna Valerio’s head when her friends who valiantly fought for the historical federal building in- stated,” Congressman Crow- hit the target of a game at the Bronx Defenders’ community block south Bronx may soon have a cluded on the National Regis- ley expressed. “Renaming the local post offi ce named in his ter of Historic Places. Morrisania branch of the U.S. party on Wednesday, July 8. For more photos from the party, see honor. Badillo is remembered for Postal Service is a fi tting trib- page 32. On Thursday, July 9, U.S. becoming the fi rst Puerto Ri- ute for someone who was not senators Charles Schumer can city commissioner and only a trailblazer for the La- TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES and Kirsten Gillibrand along borough president in addition tino community, but a cham- RHOOD - The Bronx Times with congressmembers José to being the fi rst Congress- pion for vulnerable communi- BO YO Serrano, Charles Rangel and man to be born in Puerto ties everywhere.” IGH UR E N On-Line $-"44*'*&%4'035)/9 N E Joseph Crowley announced Rico. Born in Caguas, Puerto R W U that both the Senate and the The bill will now be sent Rico on August 21, 1929, Ba- O S Your world is Y House of Representatives to President Obama and once dillo lost both of his parents ® 24/7... NOW
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2 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR A rendering of an imagined waterfront space in Port Morris as part of the New York Restora- tion Project’s Haven Project, a master plan for improved waterfront access and green space in the area. Courtesy of New York Restoration Project NYRP has vision for Bronx waterfront BY JAIME WILLIAMS signed to protect the neighborhood and An ambitious master plan to in- industries from storm surge and foster crease access to open space in the south waterfront recreation Bronx was recently released. - Deployment of green infrastructure The New York Restoration Project and plantings, beginning with over 800 presented The Haven Project, a vision to new trees planted in Mott Haven in 2015 design, build, and fund a new network with two years of stewardship of connected open spaces including wa- - Community identity and engage- terfront access in the neighborhoods of ment through public art in a network Port Morris and Mott Haven. of trails The ultimate goal of the proposal is Though many of the ideas are part of to facilitate improvements in quality of a long-term vision, and are contingent life and deliver measurable health ben- on signifi cant funding, two short-term efi ts for south Bronx residents. projects are in the works. The low-income neighborhoods, NYRP is developing a ‘wayfi nder’ which are high in industrial infrastruc- system to direct people along the saf- ture and low in health measures, have est routes to the Randall Island Connec- a need for additional and improved tor when it opens later this year, and is public outdoor spaces, said NYRP di- funding a shuttle bus to provide trans- rector Deborah Marton, in addition to portation in the neighborhood to both untapped potential of underutilized wa- the connector and St. Mary’s Park. terfront. “We know big capital projects take a “It presents itself as the ideal place long time,” said Marton. “We wanted to to do this new network of open spaces,” make sure south Bronx residents bene- she said. fi ted from the project immediately.” NYRP partnered with a host of orga- In order to create the best conditions nizations including South Bronx Unite, for eventual funding of the projects, Civitas Inc., Montefi ore Medical Center, the master plan was rooted in data, she Columbia University, HealthxDesign, said. and Barretto Bay Strategies, in addition “What is the latest research showing to hosting three large community meet- us about the correlation between health ings to discuss ideas with residents and open spaces?” was the key question from the neighborhoods. that drove NYRP’s ideas, said Marton. “We believe deeply that the peo- That research includes evidence ple that know best what a community that the body mass index decreases needs and wants are the people on the near parks larger than six acres, but ground,” said Marton. not at smaller parks, which is why it’s so The master plan, available at NYRP. important to NYRP to provide access to org, proposes: large open spaces like Randall’s Island. - A waterfront park at 134th Street, Research also shows that air quality including the preservation of the his- is better on the waterfront, said Marton, toric gantry cranes creating a compelling reason to provide - Improved street crossings, bike and public space on the shoreline. pedestrian routes to the waterfront and If and when the components of the the Randall’s Island Connector, a NYC plan are realized, the Haven Project Economic Development Corporation could become a model for the develop- initiative to connect the south Bronx ment of open spaces in a low-income with Randall’s Island community, said Marton. - Continuous waterfront access “It could be one of the most extraor- from the Randall’s Island Connector up dinary networks of green spaces in the to a redeveloped pier at 132nd Street, de- city.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 3 around town Your Neighborhood — Your News by Patrick Rocchio
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BY JAIME WILLIAMS ety, who will host community The Boogie Down Booth is events at the booth. back on Southern Boulevard. The installation, which re- After last year’s placement cycles much of the material of the music installation under from the previous booth, will the elevated train at Freeman be open until July 2016. Street, the Women’s Housing Community participation and Economic Development in the creation of the booth Corp. revealed a second itera- was important to designer tion of the piece on Tuesday, Chat Travieso, as is their con- July 14. tinuing interaction. Its posi- The new booth, near 174th tion facing the sidewalk en- Street and outside Seabury courages this, he said. Park, was created in partner- “It acknowledges some of ship with NYC Parks, and fea- the most dynamic places are tures speakers streaming mu- the streets themselves,” said sic from Bronx artists, as well Travieso. as seating and solar-powered The installation is de- Local musicians Alex Kwabena Colon-Olaniyan (l) and James Lovell preform Garifuna music at the unveiling of lighting. signed to honor the heritage the second Boogie Down Booth on Southern Boulevard at 174th Street on Tuesday, July 14. “Public art brings people and culture of the Bronx. Community News Group / Jaime Williams together in new and imagina- “I hope the booth is a place tive ways,” said Parks Com- where people of the commu- “The Bronx is the birth- roots efforts, said community from the train in an innova- missioner Mitchell Silver nity can come together and place of hip-hop and the bor- development director Kerry tive way, while celebrating the about the project. “The Boogie celebrate the rich musical his- ough of salsa, but it’s much, McLean. neighborhood’s assets. Down Booth offers an interac- tory of the Bronx,” said Tra- much more,” said BMHC di- “What we saw was the op- The new booth will create tive, engaging experience for vieso. rector Elena Martinez. portunity to support and pro- a destination in the neighbor- New Yorkers of all ages.” The playlist, curated by the The center was founded mote the commercial corri- hood to encourage foot traffi c, The booth includes com- Bronx Music Heritage Center, in 2010 by WHEDco, a com- dor,” said McLean. said McLean, and will stand munity bulletin board to covers a variety of genres born munity development organi- The fi rst Boogie Down as an example of arts as a tool learn about local events, and a in or inspired by the Bronx, in- zation that provides sustain- Booth, originally part of for economic and community mural wall painted by middle cluding salsa, jazz, Afro-Carib- able, affordable housing in the the Design Trust for Public development. and high school students from bean, hip-hop, Garifuna, and neighborhood. Space’s ‘Under the Elevated’ “It’s really the intersection the adjacent East Bronx Acad- blues, as performed by local WHEDco has encouraged project, sought to address resi- of urban planning, art and emy for the Future and youth artists. It functions as both a economic development in the dent’s complaints including community development,” from the Children’s Aid Soci- celebration and an education. neighborhood through grass- loud noise and poor lighting said McLean.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Best bargain transit checks to help cover the nation’s fi rst Secretary of the it has been building up over costs didn’t exist. Treasury by President George time and Hamilton is its fi rst Dear editor, Fast forward to today, and Washington. victim, and it is now reaching How refreshing to hear that you can see how MTA public Hamilton was instrumen- a crescendo under the aegis of Founded in 1981 by the MTA will once again on transportation is still one of tal in developing much of the ‘white privilege’. Michael Benedetto and Sunday, August 8 run “Nos- the best bargains in town. structure of the government of It is no longer a subject for John Collazzi talgia Ride to Orchard Beach Larry Penner the United States by the time he debate in post-modern Amer- CEO and City Island” (Robert Wirs- left offi ce in 1805. And for those ica; the white man has de- Les Goodstein ing -- July 9) using trains and Cultural outcast who might view the Founders volved into a cultural outcast, PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER buses that our ancestors rode through a racial lens, Alexan- a pariah. Jennifer Goodstein decades ago. Dear editor, der Hamilton was an abolition- Bob Pascarella BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero Riding the old subway cars Recently Secretary of the ist who decried slavery. EDITOR reminds me of a time when it Treasury Jack Lew announced Hamilton’s principles of Cat control John Collazzi was common to fi nd both penny a change for the $10 bill. Sched- currency were adopted by Con- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR gum and soda machines dis- uled for release in 2020, the im- gress, resulting in the Coinage Dear editor, Patrick Rocchio pensing products at many sub- age of Alexander Hamilton will Act of 1792 and the creation of We have a feral cat problem REPORTERS way stations. Clean and safe be replaced by a woman, whose the United States Mint. In 1801 all over the Bronx. My main Steven Goodstein Rob Wirsing bathrooms were readily avail- i d e n t i t y i s y e t t o b e a n n o u n c e d . Hamilton, one of the authors concern right now is the Ham- Jaime Williams able. It was a time when people Of all Americans who have of the Federalist Papers estab- mond Cove Marina area. I am ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES respected authority and law. come and gone, Mr. Lew and lished the New York Post as trying to organize a mass trap- Leonard Vigliotti Previous generations of riders his associates have chosen one a Federalist newspaper then ping which is very diffi cult. Donna Marzi did not litter subway stations of the most gifted and heroic of called the New York Evening There about 40 to 50 cats there PRODUCTION and buses leaving behind gum, the Founding Fathers. Post by Alexander Hamilton. that are constantly reproduc- Mauro DeLuca candy wrappers, paper cups, Alexander Hamilton, one Upon Mr. Lew’s announce- ing. bottles and newspapers. of the signers of the Declara- ment, many voices spoke out All of the cat groups offer No one would openly eat tion of Independence, was born in defi ance and formed associa- assistance with TNR trans- pizza, chicken or other messy out of wedlock in the West In- tions to fi ght for the preserva- port and spay/neuter, but the foods while riding a bus or sub- dies, and orphaned at a young trapper bears all of the other tion of Hamilton’s image on the Subscribing Community Groups way. Everyone paid their way age. He journeyed to NYC and currency; they believed this to expenses for supplies out of • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association and there was no fare evasion. eventually with the fi nancial be an outrageous, disrespect- pocket...especially food. This • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. Likewise, riding the old vin- support of wealthy benefactors, ful act, and just another politi- becomes very expensive, espe- • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association tage buses are also a great trip who recognized his talents and cally correct imposition at the cially since most people are on • Ferry Point Community Advocates down memory lane. It was a ability, attended King’s college, expanse of a highly regarded, a budget or fi xed income. • Chippewa Democratic Club • Throggs Neck Merchants Association time when bus drivers had to today Columbia University. great patriotic American. These animals need to be fed • Bronx Chamber of Commerce make change and drive, at the Hamilton served and played an One of those who became twice daily. We need help with • Korony American Legion Post 253 same time. No one dared bring important role in the Revolu- enraged at the prospective food. It is very expensive to feed • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association any food on the bus or leave any tionary War, and soon, because change is former Fed chairman all of these animals twice daily • Country Club Civic Association litter behind. of his prowess and courage, be- Ben Bernanke who said he is and it is a big chore very time • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association In the mid 1960s, air-condi- came the aide de camp to Gen. “appalled” by Treasury Sec- consuming. It is costing about • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement tioned buses were just becom- George Washington. retary’s Lew’s decision to have $70 per week, and that is a con- Organization ing a more common part of the After the war Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton replaced. servative number. • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. fl eet. You had to pay separate elected to the Congress of the Revisionists seek to erase from This is a community issue. • Van Nest Community Association fares to ride either the bus or Confederation of New York, but our collective memories and It is not fair for one person to • Chester Civic Improvement Association subway. There was no Metro soon resigned to practice law. the history books, all vestige of bear the burden. They can con- • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Liberty Democratic Association Cards affording free trans- In 1784 he founded the Bank of this nation’s true founding. duct a pet food drive. Ask local Display Advertising Rates & Deadlines: A copy fers between bus and subway New York, established a system Now you might ask what businesses to donate some food. of The Bronx Times Reporter Advertising Rates along with discounted weekly of tariffs and trade relations, could possibly be the motive for Thank you is available on request. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 13 NYCLU Hart Island lawsuit settled
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO perpetuity. The Department of Correc- The legal agreement comes tions has agreed to provide after the NYCLU fi led a class- greater access to gravesites action suit against the city in on Hart Island as settlement December challenging city of a lawsuit with the New York policy that stringently limited Civil Liberties Union. visitors to the island, where The settlement will provide one million New Yorkers have access to burial sites for fami- been buried since the 1860s. lies, and establish one week- The settlement also will end day a month when visi- see the DOC escort visitors to tors will be able to use a city the island to the burial sites of ferry from City Island to visit their loved ones, as well as see the remote, secluded, approxi- the agency maintain an online mately 100-acre island that is The city has settled a lawsuit pertaining to Hart Island, seen here from City Island, agreeing to provide families and telephone system where the city’s ‘potter’s fi eld.’ greater access to graves of their loved ones. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio families can schedule a visit to Meanwhile, members of the island and add grave mark- the City Island Civic Associa- ing numbers to an online data- tion continue to advocate for ects on Hart Island like jails, the matter has been discussed Smith said that the associa- base of burial locations. the transfer of Hart Island homeless shelters and inciner- at eight of the organization’s tion was trying to prevent the In a statement, DOC Com- from the jurisdiction of the De- ators, he said. meetings, most recently in island from being sold off and missioner Joseph Ponte said partment of Corrections to the “This is an opportunity for June, said Doyle. developed, and he cited North the agency would comply with Parks Department to prevent residents of the community to Tom Smith, CICA trea- Brother Island in the East the terms. the city from using the island act strategically to prevent the surer, said that the surest way River as an example of land “The parties to this settle- for detrimental purposes. possibility of future develop- to maintain the island in its that falls under the jurisdic- ment share a common goal: John Doyle, CICA corre- ment,” said Doyle. “I strongly current form is to place its tion of the Parks Department, we want to enable access to the sponding secretary, said that urge anyone who has ques- land under Parks. In order to but is not a park. cemetery on Hart Island in a transferring jurisdiction to tions to contact the civic as- alienate parkland, approval is Community Board 10 has compassionate and safe man- the Parks Department hurts sociation, because it would be needed from the state legisla- voted to support the concept of ner,” said Ponte. “We look for- no one. very much in our interest to ture, he explained. seeing the island transferred ward to implementing this his- The association views a seize this moment.” “All we need to do is change to Parks. toric settlement, and pledge to bill currently pending before The CICA has supported the jurisdiction for conserva- Months ago, Councilman work closely with the NYCLU the City Council which would the transfer of the island to the tion purposes,” he said, add- James Vacca expressed sup- in order to make the compas- facilitate the transfer as a Parks Department by a vote of ing “The reality is that the port for the legislation, saying sionate access it envisions a step towards preventing proj- 44 to 2 of its membership, and city could try to sell it.” it would protect the island in reality.” THE SAFEST, MOST ADVANCED CLEANING IN THE INDUSTRY FOR LESS
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 15 Pearly Gates play program begins July 25
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO or a responsible party, must cided to support the endeavor Pearly Gates Park will be be present for each child while because it affords families playing host to a Saturday chil- they are in the park.” the opportunity to experience dren’s play program thanks to The program was put in their community in a positive local support and a group of place in the playground, lo- way. dedicated volunteers. cated on St. Peters Avenue off “It is an opportunity to give For the fourth summer, the Westchester Square to give back to the community that Westchester Square Zerega children constructive activi- gives to us,” he said. Improvement Organization’s ties. Assemblyman Benedetto Mini-Summer Program for Those activities may include indicated that he appreciated children between the ages table hockey, arts and crafts, WSZIO’s volunteerism. of three to ten will be taking horseshoes, board games, jump “They are good commu- place on four consecutive Sat- rope, ball games and face paint- nity-minded people who real- urdays in July and August at ing, among others. ize that kids need activities the community playground in While this is the fourth during the summer,” said Zerega. consecutive year for this pro- Benedetto of WSZIO. “The The fun begins on Satur- gram, WSZIO ran program- children need good outdoor day, July 25 from noon to 4 ing in Pearly Gates Park years activities and oftentimes the p.m. and runs every weekend ago, and has been an active community just does not have until Saturday, August 15 at force for a quarter-century in that to offer.” the park. making sure that it remains a Lusk and others at WSZIO Metro Optics sponsors it, community asset. are providing a fullfi lling rec- with additional funding pro- Supporters of the Pearly reational program, said Bene- vided by Assemblyman Mi- Gates Mini-Summer Progam detto, adding that Zerega often chael Benedetto’s offi ce. said that Lusk and WSZIO vol- does not get these types of ser- Sandi Lusk and Woody unteers often reach into their vices. Brundage of the non-profi t own pockets to pay for activi- “We have good people work- Things like arts and crafts keep children occupied at the Mini-Summer WSZIO volunteer to supervise ties at the Pearly Gates and ing with the kids, and the chil- program at Pearly Gates Park in Zerega. File photo playground associates hired elsewhere. dren really enjoy it,” said the to make sure the games and Speaking on behalf of assemblyman, adding that he everything else for the chil- Metro Optics, an optical re- has gone out of his way over usually includes a celebra- program’s coordinators plan dren is full of fun and whole- tailer with four locations in- several years to support the tion, which in past years has to raffl e off for free much of some enjoyment. cluding one in Westchester program. featured magic and puppet the play equipment used dur- “The program is free,” said Square, co-owner John Bon- The fi nal session, this shows, said Lusk. ing the Saturday programs af- Lusk, but she added “Parents, izio said that the company de- year on Saturday, August 15, As in previous years, the ter the fi nal weekend.
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Another “This is something that ham Bay. procession will take place on really brings the commu- The annual summer block Sunday. nity, and people who may not party will run the full length It features nightly live en- see each other every day, to- of St. Theresa Avenue from tertainment, rides, games and gether,” she said. Westchester Avenue to the food, said Josephine Fanelli, This year is the fi rst year Hutchinson River Parkway principal of St. Theresa that Msgr. Thomas Derivan, service road every evening School. The event, now in its St. Theresa’s pastor, will be from Wednesday, July 22 to 19th year, is a major source of at the helm of the feast, as its Sunday, July 26. funding for the parish’s opera- founder Fr. Robert Grippo was This year’s theme is simply tions, she said. reassigned to another parish ‘Welcome,’ with the parish vol- “The feast is not only a in 2014 after deacdes of ser- unteers wearing t-shirts that wonderful opportunity for the vice. say that word in many differ- community to come together, The feast grew under Fr. ent languages, a refl ection of but the proceeds of the feasts Grippo from a one-day block the diverse Pelham Bay com- also help run the parish,” said event into the fi ve-day festival munity. Fanelli. that it is today, said Fanelli, The theme is a reminder It also serves as spiritual adding that it was Father that all are welcome in the enrichment for Catholics, she Grippo’s vision that made the church’s fellowship, said feast said, and includes masses, feast possible. committee member Antonia adorations and a concert fea- According to the feast com- Cipollone-Bruno. It is a com- turing both the church’s choir mittee, the fi ve days of fun will Fresh zeppoles are just one of the many foods served at the feast. Here munity-building event, she and those of neighboring par- also feature health screen- is a scene from a previous year’s St. Theresa Feast. File photo added. ishes, she said. ings, pictures with costumed “It reminds people that the Parade committee mem- characters, and an NYPD community is important – that ber Michele Torrioni said rock-climbing wall. sociation for the Help of Re- The members of the pro- it is still important to remem- that she has personally seen The feast committee also tarded Children program, gram will also take home a ber the neighborhood, where heartwarming reunions at the stated that it would continue treating them to an afternoon goodie bag, full of zeppoles, you are from and to take pride feast, adding she was touched to host members of a local As- of food, rides and games. and other Italian delights. 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Residents gather for a recent TD Mobile Forest giveaway at a TD Bank in Queens. Photo courtesy of TD Bank According to TD Bank, the The survey’s results also survey’s results revealed that show that less than half of of environmental affairs of TD improvements are Ranaqua cal neighborhoods in the pro- 92 percent of Bronx residents Bronx residents don’t visit a Bank. Park, Playground 52, Longfel- cess of its construction. believe that forests and other park or local green spaces at The survey’s results are low Garden, Little Claremont “Since that time, at least natural areas are important to least once a week. timely, considering that just Park, Lyons Square Play- two or three generations have the health of the community, Since over 90 percent of last fall, Mayor de Blasio and ground, Melrose Commons not had the privilege of hav- but only 59 percent of those Bronx residents believe parks NYC Parks commissioner and Saw Mill Playground. ing access to a park or shared Bronx residents know which and shared green spaces are Mitchell Silver launched the “It is very important that green space. However, now organizations and people are important, the results also Community Parks Initiative, parks make a comeback in the that the Bronx offers green taking action in their commu- suggest the lack of Bronxites’ which targets investments in Bronx, especially if you con- spaces such as the Bronx nity to create more parks and weekly visits to parks is due to parks located in densely pop- sider the history of poor urban River, NYC’s only fresh wa- green spaces. inaccessibility. ulated and growing neighbor- planning and building aban- ter river, Pelham Bay Park, The survey also showed that “Having this data about hoods where there are higher donment that took place in NYC’s biggest park, along with just over one in three (about parks in the Bronx is essen- than average concentrations this borough in the 1960s and the restoration of the High 34 percent of Bronx residents) tial because will lead the bor- of poverty. 70s,” said Joseph Sanchez, out- Bridge, Bronx residents will believe there are not enough ough’s residents to healthier As part of the initiative, reach manager of the Bronx have more opportunity than parks and shared green spaces lifestyles, better physical and more than $130 million is cur- River Alliance, referring to ever to appreciate and enjoy in their neighborhood. psychological perspectives rently being invested in differ- instances such as Robert Mo- their parks. 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Bronx NeON opens nutrition kitchen BY JAIME WILLIAMS Probation is a stage of op- A new public-private part- portunity in the justice sys- nership seeks to help close the tem, she said, and it’s impor- meal gap in the south Bronx tant for the department to The new Nutrition Kitchen, support clients in a wholistic which opened at South Bronx way as they try to succeed. NeON (Neighborhood Oppor- “We want to get the mes- tunity Network) on Monday, sage out that being success- July 13, was created through ful on probation, the defi ni- a collaboration between the tion of that, cannot just be Department of Probation, the criminal justice outcomes, it Food Bank for New York City has to include well being and and the Mayor’s Fund to Ad- health outcomes for our cli- vance New York City. ents,” said Bermúdez. “You NeON helps the Depart- need to be healthy in order to ment of Probation provide conquer your life’s challenges, clients with resources to ad- as well as to have a successful dress challenges in their future.” lives, such as employment New York City is facing an Department of Probation Ana Bermúdez cuts the ribbon on the new Nutrition Kitchen at the South Bronx NeON, and education, to enable them enormous meal gap, where 1.4 opened through a partnership with the Food Bank for New York. Community News Group / Jaime Williams to be successful in their reen- million are food insecure, said try to society. Lisa Hines-Johnson, chief of The Nutrition Kitchen, operations at the Food Bank where people can succeed, she In addition, clients respond available to the general public, which will provide bags of food for New York City. said. to the fact that DOP staff try to magnifying the offi ce’s impact as well as nutrition informa- The new partnership with “It’s important to make help them with parts of their in the community. tion and cooking demonstra- DOP allows the Food Bank to sure you have a healthy, nu- life outside probation, be it The South Bronx Nutri- tions, came out of the DOP’s better reach their clients as tritious meal to go about your food, education or employ- tion Kitchen is the fi rst of fi ve discovery that probation offi - well as others in the commu- day,” said Hines-Johnson. “It ment. that the DOP plans to open at cers in the south Bronx were nity through NeON. affects you physically, men- “They look at us in a differ- NeONs throughout the city. giving their personal lunches “It takes more than one or- tally and emotionally.” ent light, they look at us as re- The Nutrition Kitchen will to clients who were hungry. ganization to meet the needs DOP Bronx branch chief ally trying to help them,” said be available for DOP clients “Our staff has been provid- across the city,” said Hines- Darryl Williams said he’s seen Williams. Monday through Friday, and ing food for their clients for Johnson. how many DOP clients are in Several of NeONs re- will be open to the general a very long time,” said DOP Fighting hunger is essen- need of food, and how hunger sources, including GED classes public on Friday’s between 10 commissioner Ana Bermúdez. tial creating an environment affects the rest of their life. and the nutrition kitchen, are a.m. and 1 p.m. Coqui the Chef’s ‘ Summer Cooking Camp for Kids’ BY ROBERT WIRSING dietary habits, and collabo- families. Children are ‘hopping’ rates with organizations such The money raised aids in with excitement as they learn as schools, churches and cen- funding recipe ingredients, how to prepare meals from a ters who are willing to hold kitchen tools, chef clothing, giant talking frog. cooking classes there. educational materials, trips to Partnered with City Har- Lopez explained these farms and professional fi lm- vest, American Heart Associ- classes begin with students ing of all classes for online ation, Police Athletic League identifying ingredients they sharing via social media. and Citizens Committee for recognize and sharing what In the last few years, Co- New York City, the amphib- they already know about qui’s work in promoting ian shares in these organiza- them. healthy lifestyles has been tions’ mission in improving Afterwards, educators fur- recognized through a series resources in low-income com- ther elaborate on these ingre- of awards and grants which munities where healthy food dients and explain their nutri- include the 2015 Osborn Elliot is rarely accessible and resi- tional values to the students. Award for Community Ser- dents often suffer from high “It’s a really rewarding vice from Citizens Commit- rates of diet-related diseases experience seeing their eyes tee for New York City, the 2013 such as diabetes, obesity and light up and then being so Award of Appreciation from asthma. proud of the meals they have the South Bronx Police Ath- Infl uenced by Barney the Coqui the Chef (r) teaches children how to prepare and cook healthy created,” she expressed. letic League for cooking ini- Dinosaur and Dora the Ex- meals at one of his cooking classes. Photo courtesy of Coqui the Chef A cooking show ‘Cooking tiatives, the 2012 and 2013 Citi- plorer, this health/wellness with Coqui the Chef’, can be zens Committee for New York company utilizes a fun, fam- their kitchen. eat more healthily and he orig- viewed on YouTube by chil- City Neighborhood Grant, the ily friendly mascot in teach- His skills extend beyond inally began life as a cartoon. dren who cannot attend class, 2012 American Heart Associa- ing children the importance the kitchen as he is also fl u- Drawing inspiration from but still wish to participate it tion New York City Commu- of building healthy habits ent in English, Spanish and her culture, Lopez explained this experience. nity Impact Grant and were through cooking and nutri- Spanglish, according to Tania Coqui’s namesake comes from Recently, the company es- declared the 2012 Guest of tion classes. Lopez, founder and chief exec- a species of frog endemic to tablished an Indiegogo cam- Honor at the National Puerto The six-foot tall mascot, utive offi cer, Coqui the Chef’s Puerto Rico whose unique paign ‘Kids Cooking for a Rican Day Parade. 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In association Vendors are welcome. Contact Mother with playwright/ producer Nelson Chimilio, Germana or Sister Purifi cacion at (718) Refl ections the play will start promptly at 2 829-0428. p.m. in the second fl oor theatre. Refresh- * * * ments will be served in the café during the We Treat: Talitha Cumi Urban Etiquette Fin- silent auction. ishing Academy invites the girls of the * * * Bronx, to its Leading Ladies in Training Child Development Center of Mosholu Acute and Chronic Pain, Back and Neck Pain two days of beauty, etiquette and empow- Montefi ore Community Center is located erment. at 3888 Sedgwick Avenue (Van Cortlandt Headaches and Migraines, Sciatica and Pinched Nerves The “Flawless Girlz” Finishing Sum- Jewish Center) right next to the library, mer program is a two-day introductory has space in its UPK program. The pro- Arthritis, Knee and Shoulder Pain fast paced high energy camp which seeks gram runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. for to equip inner-city girls and teens between four year olds, Head Start for 3 year olds the ages of 7 -17 years of age, with skills is from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4 year needed to excel and begin to realize their olds is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. self-worth as leaders. Facilities include large fully equipped s !FFORABLE &AMILY 7ELLNESS #ARE The girls will gain skills in the areas of classrooms where children get to enjoy Trigger Point Injections personal style, posture, poise, etiquette, their hot and nutritious meals and snacks. s -OST )NSURANCE !CCEPTED social, self-esteem and development. The children also have a large rooftop s #OMPREHENSIVE .ERVOUS 3YSTEM 3CAN There will be a Parent Orientation playground with safety fl ooring. Ç£n®Ê{ä{änÈ s )MPROVE 9OUR /VERALL (EALTH meeting on Wednesday, July 29, from UPK for four year olds is free to ev- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Sanz Banquet eryone. Head start for 3 and 4 year olds ÜÜÜ°VÕÌÞV ÀvÌ °V WITH #HIROPRACTIC .ATURALLY Hall, 815 Allerton Avenue. is federally funded, but families must meet {££Ê °Ê/ÀiÌÊÛiÕi s -ASSAGE 4HERAPY To participate in the Flawless Girlz Day income requirements. ÀÝ]Ê 9Ê£ä{Èx Camp, you must complete an application Stop by and visit the school and/or call s 0AIN -ANAGEMENT and submit your initial non-refundable de- for an appointment at (718) 882 4000. posit of $50 by the July 17. You may reg- * * * ister online at www.TalithaCumiAcademy. Archbishop Stepinac High School org or email: LadyPamela@TalithaCum- has named Kevin J. Keane of White iAcademy.org or stop by The Sanz Ban- Plains, managing partner of O’Connor Da- quet Hall Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to vies, LLP, and a distinguished alumnus Thomas Guido George Farr 7 p.m. (Class of ’74), chairman of the Board of The total cost is $150 for the 2-day Trustees. Funeral Director Funeral Director camp. Payment plans and partial scholar- Keane succeeds William F. Plun- ships are available. kett, Jr. (Class of ’58) who served as the Dress in white blouse, black skirt or board’s fi rst chair since its creation fi ve walking shorts and black shoes or dress years ago. sandals. In 2009, Keane was named one of Participants will receive two meals dur- seven offi cers of the nascent Board of Castle Hill ing each session day, which includes con- Trustees which had been established fol- tinental breakfast and lunch. Snacks will lowing approval by the New York State be provided throughout each day. Board of Regents of Stepinac’s charter as The “Flawless Girlz” Finishing School an independent high school with the Arch- Funeral Directors, Inc. Day Camp will be held at The Sanz Ban- diocese of New York. Keane also served quet Hall, 815 Allerton Avenue. as treasurer during the school’s transition * * * into a new era in which theboard would 1528 Castle Hill Avenue The Department of Youth & Commu- oversee Stepinac’s operations, not the nity Development’s Cornerstone’s has Archdiocese. Bronx, NY 10462 tapped Mosholu Mntefi ore Community A CPA, Keane has extensive experi- Center to set up a brand new community ence in all areas of accounting and tax (718) 828-9222 center at the Fort Independence Houses planning services and specializes in deal- in July. ing with closely held businesses and their Located on Bailey Avenue and 234th owners as well as expertise in mergers Street, programs will serve school age and acquisitions, fi nancial and strategic AFFORDABLE CREMATION & BURIAL PACKAGES children entering fi rst through 7th grades, planning. youth 13 to 21 years of age and adults. Long active in community affairs, in PRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAID SERVICES During the summer the center will be addition to Stepinac, Keane has served open Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm on the boards and fi nancial committees LARGE PARKING FACILITY and evenings 6:30 to 11 p.m. as well as of various not-for-profi t organizations in- Saturdays and Sundays. cluding the John A. Coleman School of www.chfuneraldirectors.net During the school year the center will the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, Li- be open Mondays through Friday from titz Watch Technicum and the Irish Arts 2:30 to 6 p.m. for after school, 6 to 10 p.m. Center. He is also a director and founder Family Owned for 80 Years for teens and adults and Saturdays. of The Westchester Bank. All programs are free. For complete In 2012, Keane’s commitment to the information stop by the center starting in community through corporate giving and July to register or call (718) 882-4000. philanthropic work were recognized by * * * Stepinac’s Board of Trustees when it hon- Former students of Mind-Builders ored him with its Corporate Citizenship Marlena LoCicero John Ruggiero Creative Arts Center are invited to at- Award, presented to exemplary alumni. tend a special alumni networking/reunion He holds a B.S. degree in accounting Funeral Director Funeral Director event on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 5 from SUNY Albany and a MBA in corpo- p.m. at Mind-Builders, 3415 Olinville Av- rate fi nance from Pace University. 26 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR Paddy’s On The Bay WHERE WE SIT AND WATCH THE BOATS GO BY! Live Music /1* 5 &1(5 +*0$! ! ' Every Sunday ' 5 At 3pm ,+,1( . !) * * .!## ! DRINK ,) SPECIALS SERVING FRESH LUNCH AND DAILY REGULAR SEAFOOD DINNER SPECIALS! 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It featured networking under tents at the Ice House Cafe. opportunities, workshops and guest speakers. (l-r) Healthfi rst staffers Abdia Reynoso, Tuany Camilo and Enriques Mozzo; Lenny Caro, (l-r) James McQuade, owner Schuyler Hill Funeral Home; Fran Mahony, former Bronx Chamber of Commerce president; Healthfi rst’s Ybelisetz Perez, Juan Tavarez and Democratic Female District Leader; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; Council- Theuddy Pozo during the event. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co man James Vacca; and retired Detective Victor DiPierro from the 49th Precinct. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Enjoying the event were (l-r) Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson; Marlene Cintron, Bronx Over- all Economic Development Corporation president; Lenny Caro, Bronx Chamber president; Joe Kelleher, Bronx Chamber chairman; Assemblyman Michael Blake; and Michelle Dolgow (l-r) Bridgette Roberts and Michael Heller, from Montefi ore Health Systems, with Assembly- Cristofaro, chief of staff for the Bronx Chamber. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co man Michael Benedetto. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co FAMOUS BOXERS TRAIN VILLA MARIA ACADEMY CAMPERS Several lucky summer camp- ers were treated to a rare op- portunity to learn how to box from two of boxing’s most famous fi ghters. Over 100 boys and girls participating in Villa Maria Academy’s summer camp program on Wednesday, July 8, learned proper box- ing techniques from retired professional heavyweight boxer Gerry ‘Great White Hope’ Cooney and retired world title holder in the middleweight, super-middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, Iran ‘The Blade’ Barkley. (l-r) Gerry Cooney and Mike Trapani demontrate boxing techniques at last Wednesday’s box- The students at Villa Maria Academy with Mike Bernard, Villa Maria Academy athletic direc- ing clinic. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co tor; Iran Barkley, boxing coach Mike Trapani and Gerry Cooney. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 30 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE IGRT RADIATION THERAPY BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 31 SENATOR KLEIN DONATES BRONX DEFENDERS HOLD BLOCK PARTY SUMMER BACKPACKS By securing a $60,000 state grant, Senator Jeff Klein helped fund a sum- mer backpack giveaway for children at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and HELP Bronx homeless shelter. Both the senator and the Youth Service Opportunities Project donated summer backpacks fi lled with brand new summertime playthings offering endless hours of entertainment to nearly 300 Bronx children on Thursday, July 9. Students at Prospect Hill Elementary School prepared these fun-fi lled summer backpacks which included fun summer toys such as books, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and more. The Bronx Defenders held their 2015 Community Block Party on Wednesday, July 8 at the organiza- tion’s headquarters of 360 E. 161st Street. The block party included a barbecue, performances from lo- cal musicians, face painting, bas- ketball tournaments, balloon ani- mals, pony rides, carnival games, and other activities. (Above) (l-r) Bronx Defenders staff Walter Rodriguez, Kamau Butcher, Autumn Souty, Brian Wexler, Alex- Guan Pham, Vince Tsai, Jessice Ma- Andrew Almeda hopes to hit the A water balloon breaks over Danna posa and Chelsey Sveinsson gather target with a bean bag so a water Valerio head. at the block party. balloon can drop and break on his Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co friend. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Senator Klein (r) with Daniel Quintero (l) Kips Bay executive director, Gavin Richardson, Aramis Vega and Jaela Rodriguez. Photo by Walter Pofeldt MONTEFIORE HOSTS SARCOMA WALK ESSEN CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY A Bronx medical group’s decade long service of providing primary care to the borough’s underserved elderly, frail and disabled population was recognized at a special event last week. Essen Medical House celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Thursday, July 9 at Tosca Marquee which saw partner hospitals Mount Sinai, St. Barnabas and Bronx Lebanon as well as Senator Gustavo Rivera in attendance. The Creston Avenue-based medical group’s chief medical offi cer and founder Dr. Sumir Sahgal was presented the ‘Physician of the Year’ award by the American Academy of Home Care Medicine as well as a proclamation by Senator Rivera recog- nizing his work. Montefi ore held their 10th annual ‘Stomp Out Sarcoma’ walk in Van Cor- tlandt Park on Saturday, July 11 as a part of Sarcoma Awareness Month. 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Agony when it is the torment. A prescription can of- state when he is going to die that is also part of the law- last stop before death — or, fer a quicker exit from the tor- soon anyway? suit, represented by the Dis- worse, a long layover en ture chamber. Eric Seiff, a New York law- ability Rights Law Center route — is just plain bad. When Brittany learned yer, has bladder cancer. and Debevoise & Plimpton. So why does New York her cancer was terminal, she “Should I decide my dying But while doctors are al- State not let doctors pre- moved to Oregon, because becomes unbearable, I want lowed to prescribe feeding scribe the medicine that that state has allowed doc- RHYMES my physician to be able to pre- tubes for people with de- terminal patients need to tors to give aid in dying since WITH CRAZY scribe medication I can take to mentia, and invasive treat- shorten their torment? 1997. When her glioblastoma achieve a peaceful death,” says ments for those with ter- Right now there is a reared up for its fi nal blow, C\efi\Jb\eXqp Seiff. Just knowing that this is minal cancer — sometimes case in our state Supreme the 29-year-old scored the only possible would be a great com- without the patient’s ex- Court, as well as four bills victory she could against it. lateral sclerosis, is looking at fort. Indeed, in Oregon, for ev- plicit consent — they can’t with bi-partisan support in She said goodbye to the world a day when “this disease will ery 300 people requesting aid prescribe the lethal dose the New York State Legisla- and the people she loved, then rob me of my ability to breathe. in dying, only one person actu- that the patients must ask ture, that all have the same raced past the gruesome fi nal There is no medicine to stop ally takes the pills. But know- for while they are sound of goal: Let the dying die with- scene by taking pills — pills or even slow the progression ing they can, makes the illness mind. out suffering unbearable her doctor gave her. of this disease.” A doctor can’t much more bearable. A peaceful death as life pain. The old term for this That sounds like compas- save her life. But a doctor could Sara, Steven, and Eric are draws to a close is not sui- — “assisted suicide” — got sion to me. In New York State, save her the terrifying mo- three of the plaintiffs in the Su- cide. It is the ending most of it all wrong. it is a crime. ment she fi nds herself unable preme Court case here. When us hope for. It should not be Suicide is when you kill Currently, our law prevents to breathe, by giving her the the case was fi led, they were a crime to grant our dying yourself because you don’t doctors from even discussing pills to leave peacefully. quoted as a way of making an wish. want to go on living. “Aid the possibility of a less drawn- New Yorker Steven Gold- abstract notion concrete: This Lenore Skenazy is a key- in dying” is for folks who out ending. What that means is berg has AIDS and his case is is not about doctors killing note speaker and author don’t have any choice. They that people like Sara Myers, a far gone. people, or panels deciding who and founder of the book are terminally ill. Many New Yorker with amyotrophic “I’ve had to have toes am- should live and who should die. and blog Free-Range Kids. NEW BEGINNING ANIMAL RESCUE ADOPTIONS AARP Driver Safety Program Assemblyman Michael R. fresh your driving knowledge Benedetto will be sponsoring with a review of time-tested an AARP Driver Safety course safe driving tips. on Saturday, August 15 , from Those who complete the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This course is course will receive a reduc- a closed class with AARP. tion of approximately 10 per- Space is limited. Registra- cent from the base rate of tion for this class begins on automobile and motorcycle li- Monday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. ability premiums each year No reservations will be taken for three years. prior to that time! The course will be held at To reserve a seat, please the Fort Schuyler House, 3077 call (718) 892-2235. Cross Bronx Expressway. This 6-hour course will re- Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser A Pocketbook Bingo 50/50 and lots of fun. (Left) Jenny: Silky Terrier adult dog. Jenny has been a resident of New Beginning Animal Rescue for quite Fundraiser - Ladies Night BYOB AND BYOA (appe- some time. Jenny does not trust easy and would need an owner who is willing to give her the time she Out:, will be held on Friday, tizers). needs to feel safe. She will make a wonderful pet once she feels that way. She is loving and loyal. Jenny Septetember 18 at St. Fran- Coffees/Tea and Desserts would do best in a home with no children. cis Xavier, 1711 Haight Ave- provided. (Right): Domestic Short hair adult cat. Oreo started her life out on the street. She was cared for nue. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Cost is $35 per per- by neighbors and eventually taken in by her mom. Recently her mom fell ill, needed to move, and the Win authentic designer son. family left Oreo behind alone. Oreo is a sweet girl who wants to be loved, but she is confused as to how handbags playing Pocket- To reserve table/seat, call she ended up in a cage. She needs someone to love and to trust again. She would make a lovely pet, but book Bingo, Tricky Tray, St. Francis Xavier Church would do better as an only cat in the home. door prizes, special raffl es, Rectory at 7(18) 892-3330. BY TONY SALIMBENE cations and investments are agement, perpetuating the as she moves over to Tom’s Short note this time. under constant review for goals of our organization on- seat as vice president. Pat Pleased to report that the maximum effeciency. ward after we all report to the Devine remains at the helm. Theodore Korony Memorial We thank Dave Stuart for supreme commander. We wel- Glad to hear Bobby S. was Foundation had it’s annual dedicating many years to the come Tom Hansen as the new in good spirits, and again, get meeting and all is well. Allo- foundation’s fi nancial man- fi nancial offi cer and Colleen well soon. 34 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR SENATOR KLEIN FUNDS PEEPHOLES EDGEWATER VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BBQ Senator Jeff Klein and the Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation installed doz- With summertime in full swing, the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department held a family- ens of new entrance door peepholes for seniors and people with disabilities at Evergreen friendly BBQ event at their local headquarters. The seasonal gathering featured tons of Gardens on Thursday, June 9. The installations were part of $180,000 in state funding to great barbecued food and exciting prizes. improve crime prevention in communities in the 34th District. As part of the installation, more than 150 households have already received peepholes that provide panoramic views of the hallway, and 75 more are planned. Hazel Muira, NIDC director of housing and community development and Klein outside Senator Klein and Victoria Bulted, an Ever- of Evergreen Gardens, 950 Evergreen Av- green Gardens resident, inspect a recently (l-r) The Edgewater Volunteer Firefi ghter Department’s Captain Joseph Raneri, fi refi ghter enue, during a building visit. installed peephole. Peter Mullane, Lieutenant Mark Schoenstein and fi refi ghter Brendan Burke had a great time Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s offi ce Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s offi ce at last Sunday’s BBQ. Photo by Walter Pofeldt CASTLE HILL FAMILY DAY HELD Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, and District Leader Julia Rodriguez hosted the annual Castle Hill Family Day at Holy Family church on Saturday, July 11. The event was an afternoon of food, games, arts and crafts, face painting and surprises. Distric Leader Julia Rodriguez (L) and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda with some of their con- Congressman Jose Serrano with (l-r) Elizabeth Garcia, Olga Berios, Ida Lopez, Angela Alvera stituents: Sumil, Priya, and Nanda Kahn, Naiange Lopez, Stephanie Sepulveda (no relation), and Reynaldo Vasquez. Sammy Colon and Jessica Trejulio. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co MIDSUMMER NIGHTS’ COCKTAIL PARTY Bon Secours New York Health Care System held their Midsummer Night’s Cocktail Par- ty fundraiser to benefi t Schervier Nursing Care Center in Riverdale on Tuesday, July 7. The event honored Sr. Pauline Sweeney, former chairwoman of the Bon Secours New York board of trustees. The evening began with cocktails in a new courtyard garden in the facility, and was followed by a program (l-r. sitting) Sr. Patricia Mennor, Sr. Jeanne in the facility’s community hall, with enter- Glisky, Jeannine Padro-Gallego and Sr. Pau- (l-r) Carlos Beato, Bon Secours CEO; Sr. Patricia Mennor; Sr. Jeanne Glisky; Sr. Pauline tainment provided by Santi, Cuban jazz. line Sweeney (l-r, standing) Kity Khundkar, Sweeney; Br. Arthur Caliman; and Stephen Kazanjian, Bon Secours mission director. Sr. Fran Gorsuch and Emanuel Gallego. Photo by Edwin Soto Photo by Edwin Soto BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 35 • Walking Tour Of High Bridge...... 37 • Upcoming Wave Hill Events...... 37 • Do You Remember - McNamara’s Travels...... 38 Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has announced the slate of performers that will take part in the 2015 Bronx Summer Concert Series at Or- chard Beach. “The Bronx has been nur- turing ground for the develop- ment of a lot of types of musi- cal genres, and we want to keep that musical tradition alive,” said Diaz Jr. “Whether it’s Hip Hop or Salsa, music is as much a part of our identity as Yankee Stadium or the Bronx Zoo. Our concert series helps add to that longstanding legacy of great music that comes out of our borough.” The Bronx Summer Con- cert Series at Orchard Beach Bronx Overall Economic De- tion 9, will feature acts such Gonzalez; Sunday, August 16: said Olga Luz Tirado, executive all concerts are on Sunday, velopment Corporation, The as: Sunday, July 19: Conjunto The Mambo Legends Orches- director of The Bronx Tourism from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. . Bronx Tourism Council and Imagen & The Karl Browne tra; Sunday, August 23: Cha- Council. “Not only are we the The concert series is spon- NYC Parks. Band; Sunday, July 26: Julian ranSalsa; and Sunday, August birthplace of Hip-Hop and Doo- sored this year by Optimum, This year’s concert series Vazquez “El Diamanté de la 30: Luis Damon Wop, but the borough was home Macy’s, BronxCare, Latino lineup, who will perform next Salsa” & Music with a Mes- “The summer season is a to many Jazz greats and played Sports Ventures, the National to the Orchard Beach board- sage; Sunday, August 2: Tipica great time to celebrate the mu- a pivotal role in the global phe- Jazz Museum in Harlem, the walk at the main stage by Sec- 73; Sunday, August 9: Nelson sical heritage of the borough,” nomenon we know as Salsa.” 2173 White Plains Road OPEN 718-931-4335 Just South of Pelham Pkwy. 7 DAYS SALE WE CARRY A WIDE VARIETY OF &RESH /RGANIC 0RODUCE s 'LUTEN &REE &OODS Organic Foods Herbs Homeopathic Products & More SOLGAR NEW CHAPTER % % 25OFF 25OFF SALE ENDS 07/31/15 36 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR High Bridge Walking Tour A High Bridge Walking Tour will Hill Garden Guide. Hear about those be held on Saturday, July 25, at 11 who once called Wave Hill home, a.m. among them Mark Twain, Theodore Considered an engineering mar- Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Ar- vel of the day, High Bridge is a clas- turo Toscanini. Free, and admission sic example of how an ancient sys- to the grounds is free until noon. tem of water technology can play a Sat, July 18: Meet-The-Bees Bee- major role in the expansion of a mod- keeping Workshop: Get up close and ern metropolis. It is the oldest bridge personal with the bees of Wave Hill! standing in New York City and after Observe bee behavior in the gar- so many years of disuse, it is now dens, then suit up in a hat and veil to open for pedestrian traffic. peek inside a hive filled with 50,000 Join Bronx County Historical honeybees. Search for worker bees, Society educator Angel Hernandez drones and brood (baby bees), and as he leads a historic walking tour of maybe even catch a glimpse of the the High Bridge neighborhood with elusive queen. Beekeeper Roger Re- an inclusion of other historic items pohl leads this fascinating foray. throughout the area. Sat, July 18: Gallery Tour: Join the This tour will start at the foot Curatorial Fellow for a tour of cur- of the Bronx-bound staircase of the rent exhibitions. In the main gallery, 167th Street #4 subway station lo- Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath–Force of cated at the northeast corner. Bronx Nature explores contemporary anxi- buses #35, #1, and #2 run near the eties about the environment through tour meeting location. painterly and sculptural depictions rideride thethe This time, the tour will cross the of natural disasters and their after- High Bridge! Tour costs $10 for BCHS math. The Sunroom Project Space members, $20 for non-members. hosts two site-specific installations Make reservations by contacting that integrate the outdoors into the the society at (718) 881-8900 to re- architecture of Glyndor House. Ta- adirondacksadirondacks serve your spot. mara Johnson extends the balus- The tours generally run for two trade of the pergola into the Sun hours. Porch, while Eto Otitigbe’s installa- * * * tion in the Sunroom gives sculptural withwith us!us! Upcoming Wave Hill events in- form to his experience of Wave Hill’s clude: grounds. Tours take place Tuesdays Sat, July 18; Sun, July 19: Family and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with ad- Art Project: Floating Flowers: Col- mission to the grounds. lage and piece together a mixture of Sun, July 19: Hatha Yoga: Classes buoyant materials cut from recycled are led by Yoga for Bliss director foam trays, colorful foam sheets and Neem Dewji and other certified in- reeds to make a lotus flower look- structors. alike or other fanciful floral cre- Sun, July 19: Meditation: Each ation of your own imagining. Keep session, led by Yoga for Bliss direc- it as a small sculpture—or see if it tor Neem Dewji and other quali- floats! Free, and admission to the fied instructors, includes instruc- grounds is free until noon. tion in simple techniques, followed Sat, July 18: Tai Chi Chuan: In by guided meditations. Sessions are this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, held indoors. All levels welcome. a member of the William CC Chen Sun, July 19: Garden Highlights Tai Chi School, introduces students Walk: Join us for an hour-long tour to the internal martial arts and pro- of seasonal garden highlights. Free motes an awareness of its benefits. with admission to the grounds. Sat, July 18: Wave Hill History Wave Hill is located at 675 West Walk: Discover the fascinating his- 252nd Street. tory of Wave Hill’s architecture and For further information call (718) landscape on a walk with a Wave 549-3200 ext. 232ß. A Trusted Name In The Community For Over 50 Years CHERICO REAL ESTATE August 23 – 29, 2015 www.cycleadirondacks.com ONX, NY BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 37 John McNamara’s hobo travels recalled Just about everyone you speak with will agree that no recent Bronx historian can produce the quality and originality of John McNa- mara’s columns. He began writing them rails” as a hobo or traveling production process. in 1956 and continued doing aboard tramp steamers with Look at the front cover so for the next 44 years. He no fixed schedule. Some and you’ll note that it reads set the standard for those things do change and some “Vol. 1 - The Early Years.” of us who followed by look- experiences simply cannot This book was meant to be ing into areas where no one be repeated. the first in a series about his else thought to venture and John’s world of yore has global travels. sharing his findings with come and gone. We, for our What surprised every- his readers, many of whom part, can be grateful not one is that the book simply would follow his stories week only for his wanderlust, but didn’t sell very well, negat- in and week out. His column also that he had the skill and ing the need for further vol- was often the first thing peo- craftsmanship to capture umes. Everyone who read ple read upon opening their such a broad slice of his life the book was mesmerized paper. in writing. by it saying that it read like It wasn’t just Bronx his- Fortunately, some of a fast-paced novel. Unfortu- tory that was captured by his those stories were recounted nately, there was no money pen, but he also set about re- in his last book, “McNa- in the budget for advertising cording his vast and varied mara’s Vagabond Travels.” so the publisher had to rely trips around the globe. That Each is a little historical on press-releases only. in itself sets him apart from gem polished to perfection The book is not easy other journalists as many of by the master himself. He to find, but if you’re look- his experiences can never be approved the proof copy of ing for a copy, you can con- re-lived. the book shortly before his tact Bunratty Publishing at His chronicles on the death on October 15, 2004, 4265 Alma Street, Palo Alto, Great Depression have cap- just a couple of months shy California 94306 or you can tured that historic epic as of his 92nd birthday. His email [email protected]. REPRINTED FROM 7/19/2012 he lived it. The same can be daughter, Betty, then fol- The book has 221 fascinat- said about his “riding the lowed the book through the ing pages and is moderately John McNamara’s Vagabond Travels. 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As determine who would receive choice, including options such the public school systems and reported in the 2011-12 Student the voucher and who would as charter schools and voucher teacher unions to provide a Achievement Report, charter remain in public schools; this programs, can provide to the higher quality of education. Association schools performed better than allowed researchers to track vital task of improving stu- Jason Bedrick writes at the state average in 156 out of very similar ‘treatment’ and dent performance. The Cato Institute: “When par- 177 comparisons of student ‘control’ groups, just like in The latest example comes ents chose schools other than pecially those that faced the profi ciency, student learning medical trials. Highly re- from a Connecticut Depart- their child’s assigned district greatest fi nancial incentives gains, and achievement gap.” spected random-assignment ment of Education study con- school–perhaps using Geor- to retain students. These ef- The Freidman Foundation research has been conducted ducted in the spring of this gia’s tax-credit scholarships– fects suggest modest bene- for Education Choice notes in in fi ve large cities: Milwaukee, year. the government school system fi ts for public school students “Studies conducted since the Charlotte, Washington, D.C., The study reported that responded by being more re- from increased competition. late 1990s convincingly show New York City, and Dayton…” “statistically meaningful sponsive to parental demands. As… noted previously, district that school choice is an effec- Despite a clear record of gains” for students in alterna- …This is not an isolated phe- schools often operate as mo- tive intervention and public success from coast to coast, tives to the traditional public nomenon. Out of 23 empirical nopolies, particularly those policy for boosting student opposition to educational school setting.” While the au- studies of the impact of school serving low-income popula- achievement. Twelve studies choice programs continues to thors of the study emphasize choice policies on district tions with no other fi nancially using a method called random fl ow from hard-left politicians the limited nature of their school performance, 22 found viable options. And sadly, a assignment, the gold standard who fear that the loss of cen- research, it joins numerous a statistically signifi cant pos- monopolist has little incen- in the social sciences, have tralized control will impede other analyses indicating itive impact. … of students at tive to respond to the needs of found statistically signifi cant their ability to use schools for that providing school choice public schools improved as a its captive audience. Thank- gains in academic achieve- their agenda, and union offi - with options such as charter result of increased competi- fully, the evidence suggests ment from school vouchers. cials who are concerned that schools helps many students tion. that when those families are No such study has ever found they will lose infl uence. succeed. “We fi nd greater score im- empowered to “vote with their negative effects. Contact COMACTA at ny- In June, the Opportunity provements in the wake of the feet,” the district schools be- One study’s fi ndings were communityaction@gmail. Lives organization noted that: program introduction for stu- come more responsive to their inconclusive. Random-assign- com; tune into our radio “School choice is helping dents attending schools that needs.” ment methods allow research- broadcasts at amfm247.com, to improve public schools. faced more competitive pri- A 2013 study by the Flor- ers to isolate the effects of and visit our website at comac- School Choice legislation has vate school markets prior to ida Department of Education vouchers from other student tainc.com. been signed in 28 states plus the policy announcement, es- found that “seventy-four per- characteristics. Students who BY LYNN GERBINO total of 75,000-square-feet of contractor cannot apply new CBudget16 adopted by the Thanks so much to our binder and asphalt overlay. binder and asphalt in rainy City Council last month. I guest speakers for joining The work is scheduled to weather or in extreme humid- think it is a great idea to keep us at our last meeting for the begin this weekend, Friday, ity.” the beaches open, but I think summer. We had a great visit July 10 to Monday, July 13 School is out, which means it would have been wiser to with District Attorney Robert and will take at least six, non- the Summer Meals Program keep them open for a few more Johnson, and judges Mitchell consecutive weekends to com- is back in session. weekends, rather than a whole Danziger and Ben Barbato. plete. The Summer Meals Pro- week. The children have to go The evening was topped of ‘The least impact to cus- overnight from 10 p.m. to 7 gram offers anyone 18 years back to school and will not be with a visit by our homegrown tomers is to do the work on a.m. and on Sunday into Mon- of age or younger two healthy able to use them..keeping them Bronx author John Roche who weekends and overnight when day from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. One meals every weekday all sum- open for a few more weekends spoke about his fi rst novel traffi c is lighter,’ said Throgs Queens-bound lane will also mer long. Just show up at any would have been a better op- Bronx Bound and signed Neck facility engineer Ed- be closed from10 p.m. Satur- one of the hundreds of partic- tion in my opinion. many of the books purchased mond Knightly. Similar work day through 7 a.m. Sunday for ipating locations around the Keep in touch with us if that evening. has been done using the same the same work. city and grab a free meal. No you need us, you can call us at Please be aware of the pav- weekend and overnight clo- The roadway binder and paperwork or registration is (718) 823-0327. ing that will be going on dur- sures on the Queens-bound asphalt work has been done required. Please ‘like’ our Facebook ing the summer on the Throgs roadway. Once completed mo- each summer since 2012 with To fi nd a site near you, visit page, we have up to date info Neck Bridge. Here is a copy of torists will have a smoother, minimal impact to traffi c. www.schoolfoodnyc.org, call on there. My goal is to set up a the press release sent to me. more-even riding surface. Motorists can use the Bronx- 311, or text “NYCMEALS” to web site for us and I received “Several Bronx-bound One Bronx-bound lane will Whitestone or the Robert F. 877-877. some technical help from lanes and one Queens-bound be closed from 10 p.m. Friday Kennedy bridges as an alter- Also, in case you missed Sandi Lusk, so let’s see if we lane at the Throgs Neck Bridge through 5 a.m. Monday. On nate route. the news, NYC beaches will can make this happen. Stay will be closed throughout the Friday and Saturday nights, This work is heavily de- remain open past Labor Day safe and enjoy the summer. summer in order to replace a a second lane will be closed pendent on good weather. The this year as part of the #NY- BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO. Remember, the Comedy The fi rst All-Star Base- President Zachary Taylor Hello all! Night here at the post on Sat- ball Game was played on July died of cholera on July 9, 1850. The next BBQ that we will urday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. 6, 1933. No I don’t know who Al Hamilton was shot in a be hosting for the shut-ins Forty dollars per person gets won, but my Triviologist, Joe duel with Aaron Burr on July at the VA Hospital will be on you fi ve comics, buffet dinner Cusimano does and he will get 11, 1804 and died the next day. Sunday, September 13, at noon. with coffee and desert. There the info to me in time for in- Put Burr’s picture on the ten Volunteers, stay available. will be a cash bar, raffl es and a clusion in the next column. dollar bill. The Christmas, slash Holi- 50/50. Call for reservations at The fi rst pre-sliced bread Congress authorized ‘The day Party, will be held on Sun- (718) 822-8873. to be made, get it to me with made it’s debut on July 7, 1928 Medal of Honor’ on July 12, day, December 13, at noon. If any other post or veter- a two week lead time and I in Chillicothe MO. 1862. Same place. Volunteers, don’t ans organization in the Bronx will include it in this Pulitzer Henry VIII annulled his Keep the troops in your let me repeat myself. Thanks Times reading area has any prize-worthy column. 4th marriage on July 9, 1540. prayers, hug a vet and God in advance. function or announcement Trivia Time It’s good to be king! bless. 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He cited a recent shooting in Parkchester where a man was shot at a playground while carrying a small child, and another in Zerega several weeks ago when a police offi cer was shot at, but not hit, as examples. “I am concerned about the rise in gangs in the Bronx,” he added. “I don’t see it in my district, but it is happening and we are part of the Bronx.” On the upside, Vacca pointed to funding for almost 1,300 new police offi cers in the new city budget that took affect on Wednesday, July 1, as a step in the right direction, and said he will be back next year asking for more. “I consider (that allocation) a Shots were fi red during a robbery attempt at the Golden Eagle Restaurant in Morris Park on Friday, July 10. down-payment,” he said. Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio Stateman’s legacy stamped on historic post offi ce site From page 1 Rican family and he showed us that Raised by his grandfather and despite the humble beginning, eco- aunt Aurelia Rivera, Badillo, then 11, nomic disadvantages and discrimi- emigrated to America in 1941 settling nation he faced, he was able to perse- in New York City. vere,” Senator Schumer said. Badillo graduated with honors “Herman Badillo was a trailblazer from City College in 1951 where he and a pioneer in Congress, as Bronx earned a bachelor’s degree in busi- borough president and as a fi ghter on ness administration and three years the issues that mattered to him the later was declared valedictorian of most. Renaming the Morrisania Post his class at Brooklyn Law School. Offi ce in honor of Herman Badillo is He was elected Bronx borough a fi tting tribute to his service in the president in 1965 and in 1970, he was federal government and I was proud elected to Congress. to have been able to propose this won- Badillo would spend seven years as derful honor for a man who was both a congressman representing the south a mentor and a friend to me,” Borough Bronx, an area for which he fought for President Ruben Diaz Jr. said. voting rights, programs to help inner “I thank our senators, Charles cities and bilingual education. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as In 1971, Badillo brought main- well as our congressional representa- stream attention to the issue of Puerto tives, for supporting this wonderful Ricans not being eligible for federal recognition for Herman Badillo and benefi ts under Social Security, such I look forward to President Obama as food stamps. signing this legislation and making From 1999 until 2001, Badillo the ‘Herman Badillo Post Offi ce’ a re- served as CUNY board chairman and ality.” oversaw the end of open enrollment in senior colleges, higher admissions and graduation requirements. Badillo, 85, passed away on Decem- (Right) The late Herman Badillo left his im- ber 3, 2014 in Manhattan due to con- print on American history by becoming the gestive heart failure, according to country’s fi rst Puerto Rican elected as con- published reports. gressman, Bronx borough president and city “Herman Badillo’s legacy serves commissioner. as a proud reminder of the American Photo courtesy of Collection of the U.S. House of Dream. Badillo came from a Puerto Representatives BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 45 Bronx Park East Community Association news BY KENNY AGOSTO cal library, such as the Aller- Pinkney and eight other slain AND RAPHAEL SCHWEIZER ton Branch on Barnes Avenue. members of the Emmanuel Thank you to the 45 resi- They always have computer African Methodist Episcopal dents who attended the Bronx classes free-of-charge, where Church in Charleston, SC. Park East Community Asso- you can learn how to navigate May all of these souls Rest In ciation July monthly meeting. the internet and PC. The Al- Peace. May their families be We look forward to working lerton Library Library can be comforted during this sea- with Aldo Perez of Northeast reached at (718) 881-4240. son of mourning and remem- Bronx Dawah in elimanting Learning only stops when brance. the sale of K-2 synthetic mari- breathing does. You’re never Congratulations - juana from store shelves in our too old to suprise yourself We congratulation long- Allerton and Pelham Parkway with what you can learn. You time Bronx community ac- communities. can do it. tivists William Rivera and Our next monthly meeting In Memoriam - George Torres on their ap- will be on Thursday, Septem- This week in memoriam, pointment as district manager ber 10 at 6:30 p.m. we remember longtime Bronx of community boards 9 and 12, In the meantime, there are Community every day man, respectively. so many lovely neighborhood Herman Frohberg, who passed Congratulations to NYPD and Bronx-wide events going away from a heart attack due Detective Victor DiPierro on on in our area and NYC this to complications from Diabe- his retirement after 20 years July and August. tes. Frohberg served as a long- with the 49th Precinct. While it may be easiest to time River Bay professional We also congratulate the list the highlights in calendar- and husband of Leslie Froh- families of the late Judge Han- form here, instead this col- berg, aide to Senator Ruth sel McGee and community ac- umn will serve to break down Hassell-Thompson; Reknown tivist Margaret Mack on their the digital divide. south Bronx Cardiologist and street naming on East 165th If you don’t have email, fa- community doctor to the poor, Street and Boston Road and Waring Avenue ‘Princess’ Jasmine celebrated her 6th birthday in Bronx cebook or text messaging, you Dr. Barry Rudin, who compas- Jerome Avenue and Paul Av- Park East’s Waring Playground in May. It’s starlets like her who deserve a need to avail yourself to at sionately ran a medical prac- enue. renovation of Waring’s 30-year old play equipment. least one. tice with his twin brother, the We wish Community Board B-PECA heavily utilizes late Dr. Arthur Rudin; 10-term chairman, Fr. Richard Gor- streets of CB 11 without assis- The truth may be ‘diffi - our facebook group, email list- former Bronx Congressman man and longtime community tance from marketing fi rms? cult’ to swallow, but as Ludwig serve and text messaging to Mario Biaggi, 97, after a long activist Patricia Tomasulo as Who else wipes commer- van Beethoven said, “Diffi - inform residents of upcoming illness; Bronx resident, Caji they recover from their ail- cial corridors (such as Al- cult is good. Diffi cult is beau- events and activities. Dawkins, 29, son of P.S. 138 ments. Get better soon. lerton Avenue) clear of every tiful. Diffi cult, is closer to the So, this column is your principal, Lorraine Carroll- Exclusion - A Dirty Word - drop of graffi ti with their own truth.” opportunity to become tech- Dawkins, Dawkins was killed This fi nal note is being brushes and elbow grease? Team B-PECA is beautiful. savvy. crossing Bruckner Express- written by B-PECA chair Bronx Park East Com- Team B-PECA is the truth. After reading this column, way; Blues legend B.B. King, and co-founder Raphael Sch- munity Association has, and Team B-PECA is forever. you are urged to either: 89, complications from Diabe- weizer. continues to, revolutionize Bronx Park East Commu- A - Open up an email ac- tes; WWE professional wres- It was noticed that there community activism in the nity Association, Van Nest count and send an email to bx- tler Dusty Rhodes, 69, from was a glaring omission in a northeast Bronx. Neighborhood Alliance, Pel- [email protected], so you natural causes; British actor, column written by a neighbor- And while it would be nice ham Parkway Neighborhood can receive our email newslet- Patrick Macnee, 93 played ing Allerton community orga- to be given credit by those who Association, Allerton Mer- ters. John Steed on The Avengers; nization last week. we have assisted, their bless- chants Association, Allerton B - Open up a facebook ac- Archie’s Place Star, actress While it is not my intent to ing certainly isn’t needed. Homeowners Association, count (if you don’t already Ann Meara, 85, Meara was end this column on a negative I commend the work of all Morris Park Community As- have one) and go to www.face- married to comedian Jerry note, it needs to be said that the community and merchants sociation, Northeast Bronx book.com/groups/bxparkeast Stiller and mother of movie those who seek to exclude and groups in CB 11 and urge resi- Association, Gun Hill Com- and click “request to join”, so star Ben Stiller; and popular delegitimize are setting poor dents to become active in the munity Association, Parkside you can be a part of our vi- actor, Dick Van Patten, 86 from examples. ones closest to them! Residents Council, Pelham brant facebook group. complications from Diabetes. To be perfectly honest, B- However, if some think that Parkway Residents Council, C - Enable text messaging Van Patten best known as TV PECA is a community orga- the achievements of Team B- Eastchester Gardens Resi- on your cell phone (call your patriarch Tom Bradford on hit nization like no other in Com- PECA can be glanced over just dents Council. phone company) and call (347) sitcom: Eight Is Enough. Van munity Board 11. because someone has a per- And the list goes on. 654-7044 so you can receive Patten played several roles in We are trail-blazers, trend- sonal grudge, well, than that Support your local commu- our bi-weekly or weekly text various Mel Brooks movies. setters and example-makers person is exactly the opposite nity association. message updates. We pay special tribute to that others have followed. of the spirit of inclusivity and And if you think you can do If you don’t know how to assassinated South Carolina Who else organizes four unity which he claims to rep- a better job, start your own. use a computer, go to your lo- State Senator Rev. Clementa block parties a year on the resent. I did. To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR “I was always the little guy and I always had to work harder to consider myself one of the top guys on the team,” JUSTIN COVINGTON ...... 55 Bronx native Glover focused on health after Achilles injury BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI You will not see Mike Glover playing streetball any- where near a blacktop court PIPE this summer for the fi rst time in 15 years. The 28-year-old Bronx na- DREAMS tive and former Iona College star suffered a ruptured Achil- By Bob Connolly les last January, just one game into his season with Estudi- antes Concordia in the top league in Argentina. It was the Hillary fi rst major injury of his career. Glover is healthy now, but doesn’t want to risk his future Said in the game on a few morere games at Rucker Park or Dyckman. Clinton said that she’s run- “It’s a big adjustment,” ning her campaign “on her Glover said. “I have been own rhythm.” That’s like say- playing streetball since I ing an answer could be yes or was 13. It’s a hard way to no, and if she were pushed for adjust, but I am also think- an answer she could answer ing longevity.” either way He certainly looked like his Can’t Count For Dopiness old self while leading defend- Just because Jason Pierre- ing Nike Pro City champion Paul is earning Millions, it TNP to its fi rst win on July 7. doesn’t mean he won’t do dopy The 6-foot-8 Glover scored 20 things like playing with fi re- plus points and grabbed six re- works without a signed con- bounds in a win over Sean Bell. tract in his pocket. He came alive in the fourth He had a fi nger taken off quarter, scoring inside and at- over the Holiday. Another tack the glass. NFL’er lost two fi ngers over “I didn’t expect to come the same Holiday. He’s not back from something that that alone here. Many other ath- quick,” he said. letes never think about what It’s a far better feeling than could happen. Look at that what he had nearly a year and “huckleberry” De Andre half ago. Glover was gaining Johnson, the supposed all- traction in his pro career af- world QB from FSU. His draft ter a successful second season status could very well drop overseas playing for Hacettepe because he punched a girl in in Turkey. His opportunity in the face, in a bar, on camera. Argentina’s top league didn’t What NFL team wants to take long once he felt like he was on that problem? kicked in the back of foot while Speaking of being dopy- backpedaling in a drill and ul- Rory McIlroy is right there timately rupturing his Achil- with JPP. Ah fame is such a les. waste when it’s bestowed on “It was tough to digest,” the young. Glover said. Iona forward Mike Glover (1) in action against Brigham Young in an NCAA First Four college basketball tourna- NBA Related He called the pain excruci- ment game, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Skip Peterson) Skip Peterson The Sports Curmudgeon ating after surgery. Glover was said, “In another NBA-related sent home once he was cleared Glover played with Villa An- Angela team that went 14-8 in It’s why he’s staying away from report, the Knicks are suppos- to fl y and was forced to sit on his gela in Argentina’s second tier the regular season. the concrete courts of New edly the leaders in the race to couch, away from basketball league last season. The year “I found ways to get York City. Too much is at stake sigh Aaron Affl alo and they for the fi rst time in his life. As was about proving to everyone through,” he said. “Game by not to. are offering a 3-year deal tough as it was, he got through- he was healthy, something he game I was getting very com- “I want to continue to play worth $38M. Affl alo is a good out. He was back working out felt he did after a tentative start. fortable.” until I’m 40,” Glover he said. defender who shoots in April and went through fi ve Glover averaged 9.0 points and Glover doesn’t want to see “In order to do that you have to Continued on Page 54 months of rehab. 8.5 blocks per game for a Villa his momentum slowed again. stay off concrete.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 51 $AVE BUCKS NOW BIG DURING OUR... SALES PRE-OWNEDPRE-OWNEDEVENT! WE HAVE BAD CREDIT? 1.9% GIVE US A CHANCE FINANCING ...TO HELP YOU GET FINANCED AVAILABLE CALL LIZ @ 718-445-2525 Hunting for a Good Deal? 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Instead “As much as a physical specimen at a decent percentage aided some- cheesesteaks consumed at Citizens it continues to be a motivating factor as he is that is still a lot to be carry- what by the fact that he only averages Bank Park when he downed an as- in his football career, which appears ing the AAA division,” O’Neil said. 7 or 8 shots per game over his career. tounding 23 of them during the Brew- headed towards a Division-I future. “He played JV his sophomore year and Clearly, the Knicks can use any player ers’ recent four-game series in Phila- The running back is a 16-year-old they dominated, but he wasn’t getting who is even average on defense; and delphia.” senior at Cardinal Hayes and has been hit like you are when you play St. An- Lord knows, they do not need anyone Which trophy was not awarded af- any of his team’s youngest member thony’s.” else on the fl oor who wants/needs to ter Women’s World Cup fi nal? since he began playing back in seventh Covington’s play got the attention take lots of shots. Having said that, I a) Carli Lloyd, Golden Ball grade. It instilled in him that he will of colleges in the process. He picked suspect that Knicks’ fans will not cre- b) Hope Solo, Golden Glove likely not be the best player wherever up on offer from Yale last weekend and ate a fl ash mob that stops traffi c for 3 c) Sepp Blatter, Golden Bail he goes, only pushed him to be better. also has offers from UPenn and Princ- blocks around Madison Square Gar- “And in Pamplona, the early score “I was always the little guy and eton. He also has offers from Fordham, den when/if the Knicks fi nalize this is Bulls 11, Idiots 0.” I always had to work harder to con- Bryant, Lafayette, Navy. Villanova, deal. Nor should they.” Brad Dickson of the Omaha (Neb.) sider myself one of the top guys on the Rutgers and Boston College are all in- Phil Jackson might be the “Zen- World-Herald, on the Broncos fi ning team,” Covington said. terested. Master” when it comes to designing of- linebacker Von Miller for fl atulence Covington was again called on to “He got better and he is a smart fensive plays, but I think he needs a lot during team meetings: “He tried to do more than expected last year in his kid,” O’Neil said. “He is going to have of help with personnel matters. Other- claim Tom Brady let the air out of fi rst varsity season. Cardinals star a heck of a year.” wise the Knicks would have had a bet- him. running back Timothy Poindexter in- Covington, a 90’s average honors ter free agent signing period. Even his Kevin Garnett, 39, will become just jured his shoulder in the preseason, student, said his recruitment is still mentor, Red Holzman, had help in that the third player in NBA history to pushing much of the workload Coving- wide open and plans on seeing where area. play 21 seasons after re-signing with ton’s way against the best teams the everything is at the end of his senior No Pitch Count the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tues- CHSFL AAA division has to offer. He season. IJason read a release that said that day, but no contract fi gures were dis- embraced the challenge and excelled “Then I will fi gure out if I want Ivy until the installation of John Smoltz closed. in his role.Covington ran for 692 yards or a different division,” he said. into the MLB-HOF, no other member Apparently the two sides were still and six touchdowns on 121 carries as a Covington’s focus for this season is had undergone Tommy John surgery- haggling over the AARP discount. 15-year-old. on being a better captain and leader. how come? The Ever Giving Gift “It was a little overwhelming at On the fi eld he’d like to move his abil- Earlier pitchers threw for over The Sports Curmudgeon told us fi rst because it was a lot at once,” Cov- ity to make quick cuts. He understand 300 innings a season along with post- about Jose Conseco, “José recently was ington said. “Once I got use to it was how hard it will be in the AAA after ing double digit numbers of complete a “guest designated hitter” playing for ok.” getting a taste last season. He con- games with not many complaints- save the Pittsburg Diamonds in the Pacifi c Cardinal’s coach C.J. O’Neil was tinues not to take anything else for for a blister here and there. Association of Professional Baseball impressed with how well Covington granted. Are the size of today’s contracts be- Clubs. He struck out a couple of times fared. He is 5-foot-11 and 199 pounds “You have to always work harder,” coming the governing factors? in a game against the San Rafael Pacif- and plays with a mindset beyond his Covington said. Because there is al- It’s one thing to lose a $50K pitcher ics and also pitched a couple of innings years. It wasn’t easy to put up the num- ways people better working harder and quite another to lose a $50M throwing his infamous knuckleballs bers he did. Covington didn’t wear than you did.” pitcher. which once were going to get him back All-star A-Rod into MLB. José also recently hosted a Ian O’Connor (ESPNNY.com) high stakes poker game at his home in 718.260.2555 wrote, “So if Rodriguez wants to help Nevada where one of the players was Call his cause the little bit he can help it, he a former winner of the World Series will stay as clean as the uniform laid of Poker – but he had to call in his re- out for him before every game, lead the grets that he could not be there to host ..to sell your car in our New York Yankees to their fi rst playoff the game because he was stranded in appearance since 2012 and then deliver Pittsburg CA after that baseball game. CLASSIFIED SECTIONS the kind of performance David Ortiz The gift that keeps on giving… gave the Boston Red Sox in their three Molinaro Maranara championship runs. Or the kind of Bob Molinaro (Hampton Roads Pi- Real Results! performance the same Alex Rodriguez lot) wrote: “If a man were responsible & get... gave the Yankees in the 2009 postsea- for an own goal that eliminated Eng- son, only this time without the help of land from the World Cup, he would his friendly neighborhood chemist.” endure widespread derision and vil- Perry Patter ifi cation from Fleet Street and the Shop In Our Dwi g ht Per r y (S e at t le T i mes) w rote, Twitter-sphere while enjoying barely “Brian Diagonal, tweeting a picture of an ounce of sympathy like that be- Bill Walton standing up in front of him ing reserved for Laura Bassett. Spar- at a Grateful Dead concert: “Bill Wal- ing Bassett the scorn that would be Classified ton blocked many shots in his career; heaped upon a male in her position is here he is blocking one of mine.” the decent, humane thing to do. For Three-fourths of American high- once, the sports world got it right. But Pages school students fl unked geography on the compassionate response also is an a recent standardized test, The Boston indication that the women and their Globe reported. game aren’t being taken seriously. Considering the NFL thinks Dallas How much enthusiasm still exists and Save is in the East, Indianapolis is in the for MLB’s interleague play? I’d say a South and St. Louis is in the West — lot less than a few years ago. Is it re- well, is it any wonder?” ally creating more excitement over Money No wonder Marcus Hanel likes the the long season? Maybe in rare cases, position closest to the plate. but not enough to justify its contin- Hanel — Milwaukee’s bullpen ued existence.” 54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JULY 17-23, 2015 BTR BronxWorks is an Offi cial Charity Partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon BronxWorks is thrilled to once again be an Offi cial Charity Partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon. The race will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2015. “The TCS New York City Marathon pro- vides a powerful platform for our passion- ate runners to fundraise and raise aware- ness for BronxWorks, an organization close to their hearts. We are looking forward to supporting the BronxWorks runners throughout their memorable journeys as they train for, and ultimately achieve their goal of completing this race, all while rais- ing critical funds which benefi t the Bronx- Works mission to help individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. The BronxWorks Team continues to and Philanthropy for New York Road Run- 26.2-mile race route, which touches each of and Communications at (646) 393-4007 or actively recruit runners who would like ners. “All of our participants are inspired New York City’s fi ve boroughs, and is lined [email protected]. to join their efforts and participate with a to run for reasons signifi cant and special to with more than one million neighbors and About BronxWorks Charity Partner and be a part of the TCS them, and we are especially appreciative of guests. Last year, NYRR celebrated each of With over 30 locations throughout the New York City Marathon. Over the past those who make a meaningful commitment the 50,530 runners who crossed the fi nish borough, BronxWorks has worked from the few years, the BronxWorks team has in- to run on behalf of one of our offi cial char- line and made the 2014 TCS New York City ground up in Bronx communities for over cluded community members, employees, ity partners. We wish the best to all of these Marathon the largest in the world, includ- 40 years to help residents build healthy, sta- family and friends of staff as well as many runners as they begin to plan and prepare ing the one-millionth fi nisher ever in the ble futures for themselves and their neigh- new to BronxWorks who are moved by the for an experience of a lifetime at the 2015 history of the event. Participants hailed borhoods. BronxWorks helps individuals organization’s efforts to feed, shelter, teach TCS New York City Marathon.” from more than 130 countries and each of and families improve their economic and and support of 40,000 Bronx residents each The 2015 TCS New York City Marathon the 50 states. The 2015 TCS New York City social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, year. will feature a talented American and inter- Marathon will again air live locally on we feed, shelter, teach, and support our “We warmly welcome BronxWorks as national professional athlete fi eld, charity ABC7 and nationally on ESPN2. neighbors to build a stronger community. an offi cial charity partner for the 2015 TCS runners, and thousands of runners of all To learn more about the TCS Marathon For more information about BronxWorks, New York City Marathon,” said Michael ages and abilities. More than 10,000 volun- and joining Team BronxWorks, contact Gi- contact Gianna Dell’Olio at (646) 393-4007 Rodgers, Vice President of Development teers help to support participants across the anna Dell’Olio, Director of Advancement or visit wwww.bronxworks.org. 3rd Annual Metropolitan Track & Field Reunion You’re invited to the 3rd An- Still accepting nominations! nual Track & Field Friends & Email Janett Florindo at janettf@ Family Reunion, presented by gmail.com and include a brief Butch Carey and Crown Trophy description of your nominee’s of the Bronx, taking place on Sat- achievements for consideration. urday, July 25, 2015 from 6-11pm Sponsorship and Vendor Op- at Garden 54 located at 314 East portunities are available. Contact 54th Street in Brooklyn, NY. Gina Padilla at 347.982.3860 or via This annual function serves email at [email protected] as a networking event for the for more details. 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