September 9-15, 2016 Your Neighborhood — Your News® SERVING PARKCHESTER, HUNTS POINT, FORDHAM SOUTH, GRAND CONCOURSE, FORDHAM NORTH, BRONX NORTH, CO-OP CITY BRONXDALE AVE. HIT AND RUN Morris Park man killed by 2 vehicles
BY ARTHUR CUSANO Bronxdale Avenue near Barnes “I call it a racetrack, be- Police are still seeking the Avenue when he was struck by cause everybody speeds,” he driver of a van that struck and a light-colored van traveling said. killed a 65-year-old Bronx man westbound on Bronxdale Av- Signorile said there had last week, and raising new enue. The elderly gentleman been talk in the past of add- questions about road safety in was fl ipped into the air and hit ing more traffi c lights or other Morris Park. again by a dark green Honda speed deterrents, but nothing The accident occurred Tues- Odyssey that was traveling had been implemented. day, August 30 at around 9:15 eastbound. “They should put speed p.m. at the intersection of The driver of the Honda a bumps,” Signorile said. “I hope Bronxdale Avenue and 33-year-old woman, remained this is a wake up call to our Barnes Avenue, where re- at the scene. However, the elected offi cials.” sponding offi cers found the driver of the van fl ed in the ve- Community Board 11 dis- victim, later identifi ed as long- hicle westbound on Bronxdale trict manager Jeremy Wer- time neighborhood resident Avenue. neke said he was not aware of Ralph Fino, unconscious and Morris Park Community any plans for traffi c or safety unresponsive due to trauma to Association president Tony Si- adjustments on the road in the the body. gnorile said speeding was not a near future, but said the is- He was taken to Jacobi rare occurrence on Bronxdale sue could be discussed at the Medical Center by ambulance Avenue, especially where the board’s Thursday, September. where he later died. road curves between Morris 22 meeting. According to the NYPD, Park and Rhinelander ave- Councilman James Vacca the man was walking across nues. Continued on Page 59 Edgewater’s Great Debate The Edgewater Park Athletic Association celebrated its centennial Bronx remembers Sept. 11’s 15th anniversary Labor Day Weekend Olympics from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4 with such time honored local traditions as BY PATRICK ROCCHIO ber coordinating the event. on Wednesday, September 14 the always creative baby parade and various sporting events. In our borough the fallen “There is not one person on between noon and 2 p.m. ‘The Great Debate’ fl oat’s Tara Butler dressed as Democratic fi rst responders and civilians the Jacobi CAB who disagrees Elected offi cials, judges and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gained enough votes to of the terrorist attacks on Sep- about having this remem- FDNY and NYPD personnel earn third place in the competition. tember 11, 2001 will not be for- brance every year,” said Lask. have in past years attended the See more photos on page 32. Photo by Laura Stone gotten. Lask said that some Jacobi event commemorating Septem- A group of events honor- staff members have family or ber 11, 2001. TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES ing the memory of 9/11 victims friends who died in the 9/11 ter- “We cannot forget the terror on the 15th anniversary of the rorist attacks, and that the best attacks of September 11, 2001 HOOD BOR - YO The Bronx Times horrifi c events of that day are way to remember is the annual that took the lives of thousands IGH UR E N On-Line $-"44*'*&%4'035)/9 being hosted in the borough on ceremony. of individuals from around N E R W and around Sunday, September The Jacobi event takes place the world and right here in the U Your world is O S 11. this year on Sunday, Septem- Bronx,” said Diaz. “About 143 Y
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2 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR $22 million, 91-unit rental planned for Mott Haven BY ROBERT CHRISTIE class to high-end residential Construction has begun on options in the Bronx because a new 12-story, 91-unit build- there is a lot of demand to live ing in Mott Haven. in NYC. The $22 million project, Weissman mentioned that which will go up at 329 E, 132nd JCAL has constructed other Street, will be constructed by properties in Mott Haven. JCAL development and the Keith Rubenstein, owner Altmark Group. of Somerset Partners, is cur- Joshua Weissman, presi- rently working on high end dent of JCAL, said the com- residential towers in Mott Ha- pany is very “bullish on the ven at 2401 Third Avenue and area” and added the company 101 Lincoln Avenue in addi- “believes in the south Bronx.” tion to a new food market at 9 Weissman said the public Bruckner Boulevard. transportation in the area is As more high-end develop- great and praised the neigh- ments are built in the south borhood’s proximity to Man- Bronx,the gentrifi cation issue hattan. will continue to be debated. He added the architecture Supporters of more high- of buildings in the neighbor- end development praise the Rendering of 329 E. 132nd Street in Mott Haven. Photo Courtesy of JLL hood make it feel like “old safer environments in the school New York City.” Bronx and suggest there The project is being funded will be more jobs and money dian rent in the Bronx rose by from 19.1 percent in 2010 to 11 he said. by First Niagra Bank. thrown into the community. 17 percent from 1990 to 2014. percent in 2014. “As part of that commit- Tracy Dembicer, fi rst vice Distracters fear the aver- In the Mott Haven/Melrose Rubenstein said he and his ment, we want to help achieve president for First Niagra’s age rent will price some native area and the Longwood/Hunts company are trying to work longstanding community commercial real estate group, new Yorkers out of the neigh- Point area, rent increased by with the community and pro- goals by providing good lo- said the bank was excited to borhood. 28 percent. vide jobs in the south Bronx. cal jobs and new public open join Mott Haven’s “ongoing re- An NYU Furman Center In the past six years, the “We believe in embracing space along the waterfront. vitalization.” study, released earlier this median rent in Mott Haven is the history of the south Bronx Our team is proud to have met In addition, she said there spring, has been used multiple $782, jumping from $715 dur- and respecting the heritage of and worked with local resi- has been growing interest in times this year to suggest areas ing 2005-2009. its residents and community, dents and advocacy groups the redevelopment of the area. like Mott Haven in Community The study also showed un- while also creating much- and we will continue building Developers have been ea- Board 1 are gentrifying. employment in the Mott Ha- needed opportunities for lo- that positive dialogue every ger to construct more middle- According to the study, me- ven/Melrose area dropped cal families and businesses,” step of the way,” he added. JAMPOL PAINT – HARDWARE & SUPPLY Contractor & Apt. House Supply Plumbing U Electric U Building Material Established 1905 WE WILL FREE 10% OFF MATCH & BEAT DELIVERY For Senior Citizens, ANY PRICE Veterans, NYPD & FDNY
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also hosted candidate forums BY PATRICK ROCCHIO television sponsored a debate for Ischia Bravo, running for An open senatorial seat in among the candidates in the the 78th Assembly District the northeastern part of the district on Monday, August against the incumbent Jose borough dominates the pri- 29. Four of the fi ve candidates Rivera and Assemblyman Vic- mary day landscape, but it’s participated. tor Pichardo who is up for re- not the only contest in the bor- Bailey, who has the back- election in the 86th Assembly ough this year. ing of the Bronx Democratic District, he said. County Committee, stressed “I think it is vitally impor- during the debate his deep tant for the democratic pro- roots in the community and cess,” said Axelbank of Bronx- I think it is vitally his experience as an aide to As- Net’s hosting these debates. sembly Speaker Carl Heastie. “Because these are local races, important for “I have significant expe- and most of the New York me- the democratic rience in government, spe- dia doesn’t focus on these local cifically in the state legisla- races.” process. ture,” said Bailey. “Having He added: “voters have no worked with Assembly other way to see the candi- Gary Axelbank Speaker Heastie, I feel that I dates speak on issues of im- know the ins and outs of gov- portance.” In the Democratic primary ernment.” (l-r) Pamela Hamilton-Johnson, Jamaal Bailey, debate moderator Gary Pichardo, who is again fac- on Tuesday, September 13, fi ve Bailey has the endorsement Axelbank, Rev. Ed Mulraine and Rev. Que English. Photo by Aracelis Batista ing Hector Ramirez who he de- candidates are vying to replace of at least 16 unions, according feated two years ago in a very former Senator Ruth Hassell- to his website. tight race, said that he has de- Thompson in the 36th Senate Mulraine, a former Wil- key to determining who will ment that he would focus on bated and defended his policy District, which includes the liamsbridge NAACP presi- be best when they get to the healthcare-related issues. positions and feels good mov- communities of Co-op City, dent, said on BronxNet that he state senate.” BronxNet held debates for ing forward. Williamsbridge, Wakefi eld, has a proven track record of Johnson, a former Com- a number of primary races, He cited his accomplish- Baychester and Eastchester, experience in both the Bronx munity Education Council 11 including in the 33rd Sen- ments in securing member as well as Mt. Vernon. and Westchester parts of the president, said that she was ate District between Senator items for dental equipment for Competing for that seat are district. the candidate to vote for if vot- Gustavo Rivera and Council- Union Community Health Care Jamaal Bailey, Rev. Que Eng- “I have the leadership ers want an education candi- man Fernando Cabrera, said and for school programming. lish, Pamela Johnson, Rev. Ed- qualities and a proven record date. Bronx Talk host Gary Axel- He added that his opponent ward Mulraine and Dr. Alvin stretching for over 30 years,” Ponder, a member of Com- bank, who moderated the de- has skipped out on some of the Ponder. said Mulraine. “I think that munity Board 10, said in a bates. debates, including the one at BronxNet Public Access proven leadership will be the BronxNet candidate state- BronxNet and Axelbank BronxNet .
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he Therapy Dog Program at Jacobi is comprised of dedicated Tvolunteers who bring their certified therapy dogs to visit our patients on Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Medicine, and Oncology. These visits benefit patients by bringing a sense of home to the hospital, minimizing stress, lessening loneliness and reducing depression. The Therapy Dogs bring smiles to the faces of everyone patients, visitors and staff.
Jacobi will be offering training classes at no cost (similar training costs between $300-$500) to those who would like to be part of this special volunteer program, and agree to provide visits to our patients for 1 hour, 2 times a month for a minimum of 6 months at their convenience. Your dog could become a certified therapy dog if it is good natured, enjoys people, is capable of learning basic commands, and is up-to-date on its vaccinations.
PRE-SCREENING Monday, September 26th between 6 PM - 9 PM in Building 4, Penthouse (top floor). Pre-screening takes approximately 15 minutes per dog. To schedule an appointment, please call: (718) 918-3906.
TRAINING CLASSES The program involves a 1 hour class once a week for 6 weeks, followed by the certification test. Class time is 6 PM - 7 PM (if a second class is scheduled it will be from 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM) Dates: October 5th, October 19th, October 25th, November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 7 Police search for Belmont senior assault suspect
BY ARTHUR CUSANO the two assaults. nior attacks were particularly trou- Residents of Belmont are on edge “As far as we’re concerned, perpe- bling since 6,000 of his residents are after two brazen daytime home inva- trators of violence against senior citi- over the age of 65 and often have more sion muggings near Arthur Avenue zens represent the scum of the earth,” responsibilities than typical Ameri- last month, especially senior citi- Torres said. “And we cannot afford can seniors. zens like Rose Campbell, a resident of to have assailants against senior cit- “A thousand grandparents in our Mount Carmel Senior Center. izens roam freely in our neighbor- district are primary caretakers of the “We are very much afraid,” Camp- hood.” children in their household,” Sanchez bell said at an Monday, August 29 Two police photos displayed by said. “Not only are grandparents at press conference. Torres show a suspect who appears risk, but the caretakers of our chil- On August 12, a 91-year-old woman to be a tall, thin, light-skinned adult dren.” entered her home to fi nd an intruder male with short black facial hair and Campbell said she and other neigh- already inside her living room. The tattoos on his lower arms. borhood seniors are taking every pre- assailant yanked a chain containing Both photos show the man wear- caution to avoid becoming a victim. a crucifi x off of her neck and her wed- ing a V-neck white undershirt and “Our center has been taking us by ding ring off her fi nger what appears to be black Brooklyn bus for our shopping and making sure Then, on August 21, an 81-year-old Nets baseball cap. we get upstairs safe,” she told report- woman was followed into her home by Torres said that one of the victims ers. a suspect police believe to be the same had failed to lock the door of her home, Both victims attend nearby Our man. and advised all residents to keep their Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and The man threw her to the ground doors locked at all times. Campbell said there was a suspicion and kicked her several times before He also urged residents to travel in the assailant may either be a mem- stealing a gold necklace with the groups and recommended using the ber of the church or is following them phrase “#1 Grandma” and several U.S. Post Offi ce to mail items as op- home. charms off her neck. posed to using neighborhood mailbox Anyone with information about Councilman Torres (r) and CB 6 district man- Councilman Ritchie Torres, who centers, which he said are more vul- the suspect is asked to call the NYPD ager John Sanchez (l) spoke to the press organized the event outside the cen- nerable to identity theft. tipline at 1-800-577-8477(TIPS) with outside Mt. Carmel Senior Center about a ter, askied for the public’s help in lo- New Community Board 6 district any information they may have about recent rash of robberies in the area. cating the individual responsible for manager John Sanchez said the se- the suspect. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 9 CROSBY PET CENTER •PUPPIES •KITTENS •REPTILES •TROPICAL FISH •BIRDS •SMALL ANIMALS deceased at the scene, and transported the fe- 43 Precinct male to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she was pro- nounced dead. A weapon was recovered. •1626 CROSBY AVENUE • 718-822-6900 Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at 3:30 a.m. -- A Tuesday, August 30 at 10:50 p.m. -- Po- robbery was reported at Archer Avenue and Beach lice responded to a 911 call of a woman assault- Avenue. A 40-year-old man told cops that he was ed near Sedgwick and Burnside avenues. Cops struck in the face with a firearm by a man between were told that the woman who was the victim had the ages of 40-years-old and 50-years-old. While he been walking on Sedgwick Avenue when a man was incapacitated, the victim’s wallet was removed. approached her from her rear, threw her to the The wallet contained $100 in cash and multiple ground and forcibly touched her. The victim was credit cards. able to break free and flee the scene of the crime. OFF The victim is identified as a black man, about 20%20% 20-years-old. The department’s Special Victims AANYNY PURCHASE Unit is working the case. WITH THIS COUPON - EXCLUDING PET FOOD- OFFERS CAN NOT BE COMBINED 44 Precinct Wednesday, August 24 at 4:30 p.m. -- A 15-year-old was the victim of a robbery near Elliot Place and Walton Avenue. The victim was followed 49 Precinct into a building by a suspect who engaged him in a Tuesday, August 30 at 9:18 p.m. -- The conversation and then punched the victim in the police department’s Highway Patrol Investigation face. The suspect fled on food with the victims cell Squad is working on a case involving the death phone. of a man who was struck by two vehicles while crossing Bronxdale Avenue at Barnes Avenue. When cops got to the scene, they found the victim, a 65-year-old man, with trauma to his body. He 46 Precinct was taken to Jacobi Medical Center where he died Monday, July 25 at 5:14 a.m. -- Cops respond- from his injuries. According to an investigation, he ed to a call of shots fired in near East 175th Street and was struck by a light colored van, and was then Weeks Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37 thrown into the air and hit by a green minivan. The year-old woman shot in the torso, and a 33 year-old 33-year-old driver of the green minivan remained man shot in the head, back and wrist. on the scene, but the other van did not stay on the EMS also responded and pronounced the male scene as required by law.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Air conditioned each direction. putting their own needs last, walk through the security By not becoming involved, with many juggling full- or doors you are greeted by mass transit as one local politician said, part-time jobs. three amazing, patient, kind they (the public) get what The two new laws require and cheerful woman, who are Dear editor, they deserve. The site of the the NYC Department for the never too busy to listen to you Founded in 1981 by Previous generations of proposed expansion of P.S. 14 Aging to identify the needs or help you. The initial inter- Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi subway riders would have no was voted down by CB 10 and of unpaid caregivers and de- view and tour of this wonder- CEO problems with 16 of 6,300 cars many concerned taxpayers velop a comprehensive plan to ful facility will ease any anx- Les Goodstein operating without functioning and homeowners expressed address those needs, and to es- iety you have about placing PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER air conditioning as recently their feelings against the site tablish a new Division of Paid your child. Jennifer Goodstein reported. and yet... Care within the Offi ce of La- The teachers and teach- BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero Air conditioned buses and When the trees around P.S. bor Standards. ing assistants excel in their EDITOR subway cars that we all take 14 were wasted by a contrac- Those are great steps, but profession . I have personally John Collazzi for granted today were virtu- tor in the name of progress. this year’s city budget did not witnessed these amazing men ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER ally non existent during the Andrew Chirico of the Wa- include adequate funding for and woman escorting the chil- Patrick Rocchio time of the 1964-65 NY Worlds terbury LaSalle Association services to help New Yorkers dren to and from the school REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR Rob Wirsing Fair. put his disbelief into words. age independently at home. buses, holding their hands REPORTERS Air conditioned buses were Many of us called each other The next step for our city lead- talking and laughing with the Arthur Cusano still a novelty. It was not until to express our own disbelief ers is to make sure next year’s children. Even the mainte- Robert Christie 1966, that New York City Tran- that something so special and city budget does. nance men greet the children ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES sit fi rst purchased over 600 unique and so much a part of Beth Finkel and the families. Leonard Vigliotti Donna Marzi buses with this new feature. our community could so eas- State director, The therapist, social work- PRODUCTION Subsequently, all future new ily be destroyed. AARP New York ers are all kind , caring and Mauro DeLuca buses would include air con- Are we now sitting and helpful professionals. ditioning. By the early 1990s, waiting for parts of Pelham Stepping Stones My grandson fl ourished 100% of the bus fl eet was air Bay Park to be paved over in and grew both academically conditoned. the name of progress, so that Nursery: a gem and socially. He made friends In 1967, NYC Transit intro- we can have additional park- that he talks about all the time Subscribing Community Groups duced the fi rst ten air condi- ing spots? This too has been Dear editor, and some of these friends are • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association tioned subway cars operating proposed. Throgs Neck/Pelham Bay the staff. • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. on the old IND line. It was not Marcia Anne Pavlica communities have a great op- I have intentionally omit- • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association until 1975, that air conditioned tion for educating their 3 to 5 ted names for fear I would • Ferry Point Community Advocates subway cars were introduced year old children who may need forget someone. Within this • Chippewa Democratic Club Bills support • Throggs Neck Merchants Association on the old IRT lines. It took un- more attention then the average wonderful school there are so • Bronx Chamber of Commerce til 1982 to retrofi t all the orig- caregivers school can provide. Your choice many people I want to thank, • Korony American Legion Post 253 inal IRT ‘Redbird’ series sub- should be Stepping Stones on too many to mention. I pray • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association way cars. By 1993, 99% of the Dear editor, Westchester Avenue at the site for their continued dedication • Country Club Civic Association NYC 6,000 subway cars were Last week, Mayor de Blasio of the old Fiesta Bowl. and safety. • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association air conditioned with the ex- signed into law two bills that From the moment you Carrie Ewen • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement ception of a handful running take important strides toward Organization on the #7 Flushing line. supporting both paid caregiv- TOP BRONX NEWS STORIES • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. Larry Penner ers and unpaid family care- • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance givers in an aging New York • Chester Civic Improvement Association Our voices City. • Bronx Chamber of Commerce HOOD - • Liberty Democratic Association That’s great news, and BOR YO it can’t come soon enough. 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Senator Jeff Klein hosted a children’s festi- val as part of his Summertime Symphonies Series on Saturday, August 27 at Soundview Park. Families and their children enjoyed the festivities which included arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, dancing and a bouncy house.
Senator Klein (back, c) celebrated the sum- mer with local children at Soundview Park. Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Offi ce LOCUST POINT CIVIC HOLDS LABOR DAY EVENT To celebrate the unoffi cial end of summer, the Locust Point Civic Association hosted its Labor Day Extravaganza on Saturday, September 3 at its 3300 Tierney Place waterfront clubhouse. Guests enjoyed singing and dancing to the Arena Rock tribute band, eating delicious burgers and hot dogs and participating in a 50/50 raffl e.
(l-r) Locust Point Civic Association board members Robert Morales, Ann Kelly, Ed Toth, Kathy Collin, John Donavan and Camille Vitale Genevieve McCarthy danced the night away. had fun celebrating Labor Day Weekend together. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 17 NYCHA faces lawsuit from tenants of Morris Houses bathroom,” said Stubbs. BY ROBERT CHRISTIE Julia Saravia, who’s lived in her proceedings. Residents of the Morris Houses are apartment since 1999, is also experi- This lawsuit comes at the time NY- suing the NYC Housing Authority for encing issues with her bathroom as CHA is working to improve some of its multiple issues affecting their apart- mold and water leaks are plaguing the public housing. ments such as mold, water pipe leaks bathroom. Recently, NYCHA partnered with and broken exhaust vents. She said workers from NYCHA L+M development to improve housing Twenty-fi ve residents at the Wash- came to the apartment to paint and at 520 E. 156th Street with upgrades ington Avenue building are a part of plaster the ceiling, but a year later the such as new furniture, central air, the lawsuit which is calling for a rent mold problem returned. new green spaces and a new basketball abatement as they wait for these prob- Fatumata Toure, is experiencing court. lems to be addressed. much of the same mold and water is- This type of project is a precursor Members of the Urban Justice Cen- sues as Saravia and Stubbs. to NYCHA’s PACT program which will ter, the organization representing the In addition, she has to use a fan in allow agency to use steps - such as part- residents in court, provided a tour of the bathroom when using the shower nerships with private developers and the apartments to show elected offi - because the exhaust vent in her bath- switching public housing to Section 8 cials and the press the problems. room is not working. housing - to give housing projects much Many of the residents’ issues are oc- According to Rajiv Jaswa, UJC at- needed improvements. curring in their bathrooms. torney, the previous judge on the case When asked about the current law- Resident Daniel Stubbs, who has adjourned the case multiple times in suit from the Morris Houses residents, lived in his apartment for 15 years, the past year to give NYCHA a chance NYCHA said they could not provide currently has his bathroom sink sit- to address the complaints. comment on the proceedings. ting away from the wall, covered by a However, an apartment inspection “While NYCHA faces a dire fi nan- plastic bag. in May of this year found many of the cial situation after decades of govern- He said it has been like that for the issues unresolved. ment disinvestment in public housing, last two months. The case has now moved to a hear- the authority is committed to creating In addition, he said the exhaust ing. UJC and NYCHA were scheduled safer, cleaner and more connected com- vents above his bathtub are clogged to appear in court on Thursday, Sep- munities at Morris Houses and across and there is mildew on the bathroom tember 1. the city,” said a NYCHA spokesperson. A broken sink in one of the Morris Housing walls and ceiling. UJC did not immediately respond “NYCHA cannot comment on pending Project apartments “All I want for them to do is fi x my to a request for an update on the latest litigation or the specifi cs on this case.” Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 19 Vacca: Harding Avenue needs traffi c controls now
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO been denied.” Accidents on a stretch of Vacca provided the Bronx Harding Avenue have brought Times with correspondence the insistent speeding issue from the DOT from 2009, 2012 on the wide thoroughfare to and 2015 showing rejections the forefront. of traffi c controls for Harding Residents along a 13-block Avenue, with a common re- section of Harding Avenue be- frain in the letters being that tween East Tremont and Em- changes are not warranted erson avenues have grown in- based on procedures con- creasingly concerned about tained in the federal Manual cars travelling way too fast. on Uniform Traffi c Controls. This lengthy section of DOT has consistently main- roadway has absolutely no tained that because of lack of traffi c controls. traffi c volume on the street Councilman James Vacca changes aren’t warranted, said he has asked NYC De- said the councilman. partment of Transportation “Volume alone should not in the past for speed controls determine whether or not on Harding Avenue, and that you get a traffi c light or a stop This photo was submitted to the Bronx Times from a neighbor and shows an accident at Harding and Robinson calls from residents for action sign,” said Vacca. avenues on Sunday, August 21. Photo courtesy of Andrea Franklin are growing louder. Harding Avenue resident The safety concerns were Andrea Franklin said a speed- amplifi ed by recent car acci- ing car careened out of control going to become a statistic.” ing Avenue, Geri Addario, making his request for further dents at Harding and Robin- while turning from Harding The situation is especially said that police did an opera- study, the DOT reached out to son avenue on Sunday, August Avenue onto Robinson Avenue concerning regarding the tion to nab speeders a number him on Tuesday, September 6 21, and another accident long recently. safety of children and senior of years ago. and said they would look into the stretch on Friday, Septem- In the process, the speed- citizens, she said. It was better for a few years the matter further. ber 2, according to neighbors. ing vehicle shook her home Franklin said she believes but has gotten really bad in A DOT spokeswoman “It is 13 blocks and it is and smashed into two parked that with the addition of sev- the past two years she said. stated the agency “received totally unregulated,” said vehicles. eral traffi c control devices “This is like a raceway; Council(man) Vacca’s traf- Vacca. “Over the years I have “Recently, and defi nitely along the multi-block stretch, they do not stop,” said Add- fi c calming study request on asked for traffi c lights or ‘all during the past year, the cars would be forced to stop ario, adding that she has seen Harding Avenue and is look- way stop’ signs at a series of speeders tear up and down every few blocks and the situ- cars racing one another on ing into possible safety en- these intersections to try to that street,” said Franklin. ation would improve. Harding Avenue. hancements to the corridor.” calm traffi c; every request has “My fear is that…someone is Another neighbor on Hard- Vacca said that soon after -%!4¬s¬&)3(¬s¬$%,)¬s¬'2/#%29 www.giordanosbigg.com BUTCHER HERE 7 DAYS A WEEK NO TIME TO SHOP? LET US DO IT FOR YOU
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BY ARTHUR CUSANO dian income, which would create than The proposed rezoning of a long 800 new affordable units in the area. corridor of Jerome Avenue will enable In CB 4, where roughly half of the larger, taller buildings and more mar- rezoning would take place, district ket rate and affordable housing units, manager Paul Philps said he been fol- according to a report just released by lowing the planning process over the the NYC Planning Department. past two years. Before After The report, released Wednesday, He said that while nothing was fi - August 31, stated a public scoping nal yet, he hoped the rezoning and re- meeting is scheduled for September lated plans would address the area’s ALSO SPECIALIZE IN OTHER 29 at 4 p.m. at Bronx Community Col- housing needs and provide a signifi - lege’s Gould Memorial Library Audi- cant investment in infrastructure, COSMETIC PROCEDURES torium. particularly new school construction The proposed changes will rezone and transportation improvements. #OOLSCULPTING s LIPOSUCTION s SCAR REMOVAL s LASER HAIR approximately 73 blocks, primarily “We hope the land use and zoning REMOVAL s "OTOX s LASER SKIN CARE s AND MANY MORE along Jerome Avenue in community changes will signifi cantly improve the boards four, fi ve and seven. quality of life in this district,” Philp The rezoning would impact parts said. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A of the Highbridge, Mount Eden, Con- Calls to CB 5 for comment were not course, Mount Hope, University returned by press time. CB 7 district FREE Consultation Heights and Morris Heights neighbor- manager Andrew Sandler declined to hoods to create a Special Jerome Ave- comment on the proposal. at one of our offi ces nue District from E.165th Street north Other redevelopment plans in the to 184th Street. south Bronx have been met with mixed Financing available The proposal includes portions of response in recent months, with plans Edward L. Grant Highway, East 170th for luxury housing in the Port Morris Street, Mount Eden Avenue, Tremont area stirring fears in some residents of Avenue, Burnside Avenue and East gentrifi cation like that seen in Brook- 183rd Street. lyn over the past two decades. The zoning change from manufac- Senior Policy Fellow of NYU’s Fur- turing to residential is expected to re- man Center For Real Estate and Public sult in a net increase of approximately Policy Mark Willis said that while he Adam Y. Goldman, MD 3,250 residential units, 72,273 square did not want to speculate about what feet of community facility space, 35,575 impact the Jerome Avenue redevelop- 4915 Broadway, NY, NY 10034 square feet of commercial/retail space, ment would have other than what the while eliminating 47,795 square feet of city had projected, he said housing 750 Mclean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 industrial space and 98,002 square feet would continue to be in high demand of auto-related uses, according to the as the city’s population continued to 37-73 103rd St, Corona NY 11368 report. swell. 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BY ROBERT WIRSING stalled in the Bronx as part of the roll layer of protection to personal data. The future of communication tech- out over the next eight years. Each gigabit Link is powered by an nology is arriving in the Bronx! Following LinkNYC’s launch this all-new, purpose-built fi ber optic net- On Tuesday, August 30, Borough past January, more than 400,000 peo- work delivering speeds up to 100 times President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; NYC De- ple have signed up to use the free Wi- faster than average public Wi-Fi. partment of Information Technol- Fi; made 20,000 free phone calls and CityBridge, an Intersection, Qual- ogy and Telecommunications, City- conducted 60,000 tablet sessions every comm and CIVIQ Smartscapes joint Bridge partners, local elected offi cials week. venture, is investing more than $200 and community leaders celebrated More than 375 Links have already million to construct hundreds of miles LinkNYC’s installation of free Wi-Fi been installed in the city including of new fi ber optic cable delivering giga- New free public Wi-Fi LinkNYC kiosks such kiosks in the borough during a cere- ones in the south Bronx and along the bit connectivity for the 7,500 Links as this one on East Burnside and Morris av- mony at East Burnside Avenue. Grand Concourse. throughout the city. enues will be installed in all fi ve boroughs in LinkNYC, a fi rst-of-its-kind com- The Bronx has 10,000 registered The network is funded through ad- the next eight years. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co munication network, is replacing the users and tablet features on the bor- vertising and will generate over $500 city’s obsolete payphones with Wi-Fi ough’s fi rst Links have been used million for the city. kiosks to replace payphones. kiosks to establish the largest and fast- nearly 50,000 times with more than “LinkNYC is going to revolutionize “After learning about the inap- est free public Wi-Fi network in the 20,000 free phone calls made. communication in our city with free propriate and over-extended usage of world. LinkNYC kiosks feature a sleek, public Wi-Fi and user-friendly infor- LinkNYC kiosks throughout the city, Each Link provides residents with Americans with Disabilities Act-com- mation kiosks available for anyone,” in particular in Manhattan, it is time free fast and secure 24/7 Internet ac- pliant design by Antenna and two 55- said Councilman James Vacca, NYC to make adjustments that will allow all cess; free domestic calling; two USB inch HD displays to view public service Committee on Technology chairman. of our city residents to use this service charging ports; an Android tablet announcements and advertisements. “They are a great safety measure safely and comfortably,” said Diaz. with touch screen display, directional Each durable aluminium Link is for people to use in an emergency if He suggested the city prevent over- speaker and microphone; integrated ‘NYC tough’, able to withstand extreme their phone isn’t working,” expressed extended usage by requiring registra- lighting; tactile keypad and braille let- seasonal temperatures, earthquakes, Adaline Walker-Santiago, Community tion and establishing a time limit for tering; headphone jack and a red 911 vandalism and theft. Board 7 chairwoman. how long subscribers can use a kiosk. button for emergency services. LinkNYC offers users an encrypted She said residents can call CB 7 at For Links locations and more infor- More than 700 Links will be in- public Wi-Fi network adding a critical (718) 933-5650 to suggest locations for mation, visit www.link.nyc. SAFE, GENTLE, THOROUGH CLEAN
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BY ARTHUR CUSANO cated in the Catholic tradi- can culture and roots. ” Like the south Bronx area tion. As we celebrate our 75th One of the biggest values it calls home, Cardinal Hayes anniversary, we’re very proud the school stresses is resil- High School on Grand Con- that we’ve been able to con- ience, Lessa said. course has seen more than tinue that endeavor to provide Director of Finance Win- a few changes, but its lead- a safe environment and a solid ston Van Buitenen said the ers say that as the school cel- opportunity for success for school is rapidly revamping ebrates its 75th anniversary, young men.” its curriculum and technol- its main mission to educate The school’s population has ogy for a changing workplace. young men has remained un- hovered around 1,000 students The entire school will be Wi-Fi changed. in recent years, down from the enabled by the end of the year Named for popular Cardi- 2,700 or so that attended the and all of the classrooms are nal Patrick Joseph Hayes, the school in its heyday, when it Smart board enabled, school was opened in fall 1941 operated from several annexes In recent years, the school to educate the mostly Irish besides the main location. has faced a new challenge: and Italian young boys that Tierney said he is particu- fundraising. In 2009, the Arch- then called the area home in larly proud the school gradu- diocese of New York cut fund- the Roman Catholic tradition. ates 99 percent of its senior ing to the schools, leaving The school can name sev- class each year, of which 98 them to raise funds on their eral prominent alumni from percent go on to college. own. that era, including fi lm pio- Principal Bill Lessa started Vice president for Develop- neer Martin Scorsese and en- at the school in 1971 as a ment Tom Fike said donations tertainer Regis Philbin, who teacher when most of the staff from alumni have become the Hayes auditorium is now Cardinal Hayes High School begins its school year with a celebration of were clergy and a number of more important than ever in named for. students still came from lower keeping the school afl oat. its 75th anniversary. Photo courtesy of Cardinal Hayes High School Hayes has since also be- Westchester and Manhattan. The school hosts a num- come a sports powerhouse, Today, students are more ber of fundraising events each launching the careers of for- seventies and the eighties and in the United States” said Fr. likely to come from local im- year, which this year will in- mer NBA all-star Jamal Mash- nineties, the school changed Joseph Tierney, who has over- migrant families from the Ca- clude a 75th Anniversary Gala burn, longtime NBA player along with it, becoming a des- seen the school for the past 13 ribbean or Latin America and at the Plaza Hotel on October and coach Kevin Loughery tination for mostly black and years. even African countries such 21. and Super Bowl XLIII cham- Hispanic young men looking “Our parents are in great as Ghana and Kenya. More information on pion (and recent NY Jet) Wil- for a quality private school ed- need of a foundation for their “It’s a great thing,” Lessa alumni and fundraising lie Colon. ucation. sons. We offer what I like to said. “It enriches our culture - events can be found on the As the neighborhood eth- “The area we serve is the say is a beacon to parents who we celebrate our culture, and school website, www.cardi- nic makeup changed in the poorest congressional district want to have their child edu- Hispanic and African-Ameri- nalhayes.org. GEORGE’S RESTAURANT SIRECI "5(2% !6%.5% s Corner of Westchester Avenue & Crosby Avenue Family Dental
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 29 Street Fair Bronxites boogied on down to the Grand Concourse on Sunday, August 28 for the Boogie on the Boulevard’s fi nal summer celebration of the year. Hosted by the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the street fair reallocated the Grand Concourse’s center lanes from East 162nd to East 170th streets for a vibrant festival featuring fi ne and performance arts-based activities. Guests met local artists; danced alongside dance groups; got their faces painted; performed spoken word, poetry and storytelling and participated in various sports and carnival games. Pictured, Boogie on the Boulevard host Bobbie Gonzalez celebrated with singer Janice Marie Robinson. Photo by Miriam Quin
Movement of the People Dance Group Artist Sasha Lynillo transformed a stack had everyone moving to the beat. of tires into a visually stunning artpiece Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin
Mullaly Park’s Ben Jan Vail (r) guided Muhammad Fofaria earned his stripes (l-r) The Bronx Salad’s Chance Ess, Jamilo Diaz and chef Josh Bedford served healthy treats Michael Rawls (l) after he rode down the with this awesome face paint design. for guests. Photo by Miriam Quin bike ramp. Photo by Miriam Quin Photo by Miriam Quin
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100TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY OLYMPICS Edgewater Park Athletic Association celebrated a milestone anniversary at its recent Labor Day Weekend Olympics. This year’s three-day competition marked 100 years of local tradition as residents tested their athletic prowess and sports skills from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4. Classic activities included the always creative baby parade complete with fl oats for youngsters, fi eld races for children of various ages, mixed volleyball, crazy hat contest and closest to the pin competition.
Racer Liam Fitzsimon (front, c) was confi dent he had the Boys Two and Under Josephine (back, c) and Brian Roff along with Hudson Gonzalez got into charac- 25 Yard Relay in the bag. Photo by Laura Stone ter for their fi rst-place winning ‘Game of Thrones’ parade fl oat. Photo by Laura Stone
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 37 SILVER BEACH The time honored Silver Beach Labor Day Weekend was a sport- WEEKEND GAMES ingly good time for everyone. Residents of all ages took part in their neighborhood’s tradi- tional sports competition from Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4. This year’s activities included swim races, a triathlon relay race, go cart races, long distance races and age running races which all culminated into the Parade of Athletes awards ceremony.
Peyton Langguth and Mia Tierney raced downhill in their Anthony Ranieri (l) and Connor Mulligan raced toward the Kevin Peters put the pedal to the meddle racing in his neigh- wild-looking Jungle Boogie go cart. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co fi nish line. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co borhood’s annual triathlon relay race. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Pierce Moon (back, c) and Gavin Turner Maeve Ryan (l) and Julia Bastin raced their J.M. won fi rst and second place in the four- Jungle Tours go cart down Sunset Trail. Their year-old boys swim race. custom ride won fi rst prize for ‘Most Creative’. James Harkins rowed all the way to fi rst place in this kayak races. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR LABOR DAY Silver Beach residents worked hard over their Labor Day Weekend by competing in their PARADE OF ATHLETES neighborhood’s traditional sports competition. This year’s Labor Day Weekend Games win- ners were honored before their neighbors, family and friends at the Parade of Athletes on Sun- day, September 4 held in the Silver Beach Gardens.
Everyone was excited viewing the awards presentation during the Silver Beach Labor Day Weekend celebration. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
John Badalati and Sheila Garvey received the George C. Lock Community Service Award. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Mary Tyrell earned fi rst place in this year’s 15-year-old girls swim race. (l-r) John Heaney, Larry Labbate and Robby Lennon tied for Photo by Silvio Pacifi co fi rst place in the 12-year-old boys swim races. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
They’re both winners in our book! (l-r) Third place winner Anthony Raneri, fi rst place (l-r) Third place winner Mia Tierney, fi rst place Catherine Ficke (l) and Danielle Peters won George Lock and Kelly Lyver tied champion Connor Mulligan and second place vic- champion Julia Bastin and second place vic- fi rst and second place respectively in the for fi rst place in the Connolly Mile tor Sean Tarsnane earned medals competing in tor Mary Margaret Curry received their med- 16-year-old girls race. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Swim Race. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co this year’s eight-year-old boys swim races. Photo als for the nine-year-old girls race. by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 39 BronxNet provides voter education program
Candidates seeking election for 17th District race was also produced several political offi ces are presenting in partnership with NYC Votes. The their points of view directly to Bronx- voter guides are televised on Bronx- ites via a Know Your Candidates Video Net channels 67-Optimum and 33-FiOS Voter Guide and through debates on on Friday, September 9 at 11 a.m. and BronxNet. 8 p.m. The program is also simultane- The candidates who are vying for ously webcast at www.bronxnet.org. seats in the 78th, 84th, 85th, 86th and The Know Your Candidates Video 87th Assembly Districts and in the Voter Guide, along with debates for the 32nd, 33rd and 36th State Senatorial 36th and 33rd Senatorial Districts, and Districts came to BronxNet studios 78th and 86th Assembly Districts keep and recorded messages about their po- Bronx voters in touch with candidates sition on various issues. A Video Voter and up-to-date on the races. The de- Guide on the New York City Council bates are produced as BronxTalk spe-
(L-r) BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank welcomes Gustavo Rivera and Fernando Cabrera in 33rd Senatorial District debate.
cials in partnership with the League nities for Bronxites to learn about the of Women Voters. Program blocks fea- candidates and the issues for the up- turing the debates air Friday, Septem- coming primaries.” ber 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Saturday, “The series of debates and Voter September 10 at 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sep- Guides are part of BronxNet’s commit- tember 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and ment to keeping Bronxites informed, Monday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. and we thank the League of Women BronxNet chairman Paul T. Gen- Voters and NYC Votes for partnering tile stated, “BronxNet produces pro- with us to create voter education pro- grams and shares important commu- gramming,” said BronxNet executive nity information as a public service. director Michael Max Knobbe. By presenting the candidates in our For information on BronxNet’s (L-r) 36th Senatorial District candidates Jamaal Bailey, Rev. Edward Mulraine, Pamela Hamil- series of local debates and Video Voter programs and services visit: www. ton-Johnson and Rev. Que English debate on BronxTalk. Guides, BronxNet provides opportu- bronxnet.org
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 41 MCDONALD’S OWNER DONATES APPLE SLICES On the week of Monday, August 15, McDonald’s New York Tri-State owner and operator Bruce Colley donated 150 bags of apple slices and 100 bottles of apple juice to Phipps Neighbor- hoods, an organization helping children, youth and families in low-income communities rise above poverty, for its summer meal program. This charitable effort came in response to McDonald’s distributing its two billionth bag of apple slices last month.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT AT ST. JAMES PARK With the back-to-school season just around the corner, Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assembly- man Victor Pichardo and council members Vanessa Gibson and Ritchie Torres distributed free backpacks to local children at their third annual Back-to-School Celebration on Friday, August 26 at St. James Park. Phipps Neighborhoods members held some of the bagged Apple Slices and Apple Juice Senator Rivera (back, l) and Assemblyman Pichardo (back, r) gave free backpacks to chil- donated by Colley to their organization. Photo courtesy of d’exposito and Partners dren from Lil Inventors Day Care. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co VACCA, WSBID BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT TRUMAN HS GRAD WINS Councilman James Vacca and the Westchester Square Business Improvement District spon- sored a back-to school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 27 at Owen Dolen Park. Aside BILLIE JEAN KING HONOR from stocking up on school supplies, the children also enjoyed fun carnival games and Truman High School graduate Tamila Latif-Zade was awarded the 2016 Billie Jean King Ju- danced to music provided by DJ Lex Martinez. nior Achievement Award on Tuesday, August 30 at City Parks Foundation’s annual ‘CityParks Tennis Benefi t’ at the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean National Tennis Center. Latif-Zade spent this past summer teaching tennis at Hampton Racquet and has earned a spot as a ball girl for the 2016 U.S. Open.
Event co-chairwoman Billie Jean King (r) congratulated City Parks Foundation Lacoste Ju- Ashley Rivera (l) and Uriah Johnson from the Westchester Square BID, distributed back- nior Tennis Academy player Tamila Latif-Zade (l) on earning this year’s Billie Jean King Ju- packs for students heading back to school. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co nior Achievement Award. Photo by Sylvester Zawadzki
42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR Senator Klein’s 6th Annual FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION BBQ In the spirit of thanks, please join me and our local veterans for this special event! Saturday, September 17, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Orchard Beach Enjoy Free Food, Drinks, Face Painting and Games with Entertainment provided by the band FDR Drive!
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 43 ALIVE N’ KICKIN’ CONCERT ROCKS CITY ISLAND Senator Jeff Klein hosted legendary pop rock band Alive N’ Kickin’ at his annual Summertime Symphonies Concert Series on Monday, August 29 at City Island’s Ambrosini Field. Concert goers enjoyed the band’s hit single ‘Tighter, Tighter’ and their crowd pleasing covers of contemporary pop songs.
Music lovers fl ocked to City Island for the Alive N Kickin’ concert. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CASTLE HILL HOUSES A team of young artists at the Castle Hill Houses, called their community into action by supporting the youth with an incredible mural unveiled on Wednesday, August 31 at the 635 Castle Hill Avenue development. Titled ‘Be the Change’, the mural encourages elders to serve as mentors for Castle Hill Houses’ youth so that the younger generation can become a force of positive change and inspiration at the development and surrounding neighborhood.
Lead artist Angel Garcia (5th from r) and assistant artist Demetrius Felder (6th from r) joined Groundswell artists and Castle Hill Resident Association members in front of the colorful mural. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR Final letter writing event at Calvary Hospital
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 45 BY RAPHAEL SCHWEIZER The Law Offi ces of Joseph Pastor Santos Penn, Roseann Thank You Note A. Romano wowed us by raf- Aprea, Amelie, Amerie, Trin- As founder of the Cruger fl ing off 15 free Samsung tab- ity, Gabby Fun Time, Doris Mace Block Association and lets, while Dr. Hearns’ offi ce MacNair, Chris Lightbourne, board member of Bronx Park of CMSW sponsored over 100 Felicia Ford, Michelle Lopez, East Community Association I free book bags and school sup- Nathalia Fernandez, Bridget would like to publicly thank all plies. We had a live salsa band McBrien, Luisa Benedetto, Jose of the extraordinary people and playing throughout the after- Lopez, Esq., Kathy Reynoso, organizations who made the noon thanks to Nelson Gonza- of Bronx Park East Commu- Charles and Regina Gorelick, 4th annual Cruger-Mace Block lez, Jimmy Berisha and David nity Association; Grace Lova- veteran Sgt. Lugo and many Party possible on August 27. Berisha. glio of Allerton Barnes Block more for whom this could not We had pony rides for the Thank you to all of our Association; Gene DeFrancis, be done. children thanks to Hazel Mi- sponsors including State Farm Veronica Castro and Christine Pics & Videos on FB ura. Onalee Rivera did amaz- Insurance at White Plains Ryall of Allerton International Check out all the pictures ing facepainting thanks to Sen- Road and Mace Avenue; Denise Merchants Association; Lau- and videos from this glorious ator Jeff Klein. All the tables Pagan and Zoila of Mary Kay renne, Iliana and Eloise of 2440 event on our facebook page and and chairs were provided by Beauty Consultants; Fine Fare Boston Road Plaza Tenant As- group. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, Supermarket at 2558 Boston sociation; 80th AD State Com- For facebook users go to with refreshments provided Road; Family Pride Butcher mitteeman Joseph McManus www.facebook.com/groups/ by Councilman Ritchie Torres. Shop on Allerton Avenue; Pay and 78th AD State Committee- bxparkeast or facebook.com/ Francine Ruh made John ‘The Less Fruit Stand at Allerton/ man Kenny Agosto. crugermace for those who are Magnifi cent’s’ Magic Show pos- White Plains Road; Verona A huge appreciation also not on social media. At the 4th Annual Cruger-Mace sible yet again. Pizza at 2515 Boston Road; Spirit goes out to our volunteers espe- If you have pictures that you Block Party our community’s chil- Miguel Sang, owner of Gas- of Love Gift Shop; Allerton cially DJ Henry, Frankie Var- took at the event, please share dren competed in Musical Bouncing olina Lounge at 2525 Boston Martial Arts Center; Captain gas, my entire family, AMC/ them with us so we can give Road generously provided hot Keith Walton and the 49th Pre- Anthony Chisholm, Larry credit to anyone that we failed Ball, a safer alternative to musical food, while Eddie, owner of cinct; Iggy Terranova of DSNY; Mauriello, Carmen Morales, to mention here. chairs. Photo by ÐPrudence Kelly Papi Nice Bar on Allerton Av- Christina Olsen and NIDC at Leslie Sandoval, Mike Lopez, As always, keep in touch enue provided free ice cream 2523 Olinville Avenue; Raphael Patricia Sanchez, Paula and with community concerns 7044 or emailing bxparkeast@ cones for all the children. Schweizer and Donal Holway Adam Diaz, Angel Herman, by texting/calling (347) 654- gmail.com
BY CHRYS NAPOLITANO with a farm to purchase a por- demonstrate their skills with Some chefs, such as Alex Perts- On Friday, August 12, I was tion of the farm’s harvest. The the same vegetables members ovsky at City Island’s Archie’s one of the many people that at- farmer determines what is in receive on a weekly basis is a Tap and Table, have a garden tended the Eat NYC Food and each week’s share. Typically a terrifi c idea to inspire mem- on site to grow fresh herbs and Wine Festival at the Crane Pa- CSA is only for vegetables with bers and also help chefs con- tomatoes, but anything beyond vilion in the Bronx Zoo. De- the option to purchase a fruit nect with potential customers that would be a challenge for spite the ridiculous heat, the share as well, the key is that the in a new way. any busy urban chef. setting was wonderful and the items in the share are grown at Last year, chef Dario Morillo The answer is that just as food was delicious. The eve- the farm you are contracting ‘CSA’ is not regulated, so just of Travesias, a terrifi c Latin fu- when a consumer joins a CSA ning was topped off by the fact with. By joining a CSA you like ‘natural’ and ‘healthy’, sion restaurant on Tremont Av- they are creating a direct bond that the event served as the un- join with the farmer in that you marketing executives use it to enue, agreed to do a demonstra- with a farmer, the best way for veiling of The Alchemist, a new accept the vagaries of nature - give you the illusion of making tion at the Locust Point CSA. I a chef to connect to a similar quarterly magazine that will its abundance and its losses. better choices. If you are order- delivered to him a typical one system is to create a bond with highlight everything food re- There is no middle man - you ing a ‘farm share’ online and week full share of vegetables a farmer or a group of farmers. lated and Bronxcentric. I was are purchasing direct from the you are receiving something and he created a delicious dish Getting a farmer’s market right thrilled to be asked to contrib- farmer and creating a relation- shipped to direct to you, that in- with quinoa that used all of the here in Throggs Neck would be ute to the fi rst issue and look ship with that person. cludes postage and packaging CSA vegetables with a variety a great start, especially if we forward to many more articles The term CSA is being used and contains products that are of techniques and fl avor pro- can bring in local urban farms, to come. The magazine is a la- as a marketing term to sell pro- not produced in the NYC area, fi les. I’m hoping we can do this community gardeners, back- bor of love for John Denizard, grams that give the appearance you are not supporting CSA. again. Many of our LPCA CSA yard growers and regional pro- who is the publisher, creative of CSA by providing customers If you are purchasing a share members are vegetarian or ducers that would sell meat, director, senior designer and with ‘farm shares’. Compa- from a farmer and you pick up vegan and it was nice for them dairy and many other value digital director for the mag- nies like Peapod, Fresh Direct, your share at a local distribu- to see that they have dining op- added products. azine. A former chef, John Farmigo, Rustic Roots and Lo- tion site, you are part of a CSA. tions in the area. School gardens are great, is hoping that the magazine cal Roots NYC offer members Now, fresh food boxes like But for local chefs who want but in general they lie unused will raise money for local food ‘share boxes’ that can be or- Blue Apron: another illusion to showcase seasonal, local during the summer. It would banks. It’s on the newstands dered online that will contain that you are doing the right foods, it’s not easy. The Hunts be a great program for students now. local produce but also items thing...all of the things noted Point market has an area de- to work with a chef to produce I wrote an article on CSA such as citrus fruits, olive oil about online farm shares ap- voted to local produce, but that the ingredients for one dish - “what a surprise” - I bet you and pineapples. The problem ply here. The added problem is requires going to Hunt’s Point and maintain a garden over the will say. I kept the article fo- is that these companies are the amount of packaging gener- in the early morning hours. summer, working with the chef cused on the basics, but there simply middle men that ship in ated by these programs is sim- Farmer’s markets are a ter- directly and selling the pro- is so much more I have to say products to a distribution cen- ply ridiculous. The amount of rifi c opportunity for chefs to duce to the restaurant, thereby about what is happening with ter and ship out orders to cus- time spent unpacking and or- connect with local farmers and learning valuable business and CSA that I could not fi t in the tomers. The direct connection ganizing the bits of this and create relationships. However, marketing skills along with article. And since the article with the farmer is lost and the that could be spent shopping in the Throggs Neck area, there the knowledge of how to grow was published, another related whole reason to join a CSA is as at a farmer’s market or picking isn’t a single farmer’s market. food. The restaurant can then issue has come up and I thought well. The farmer is no longer up your CSA share. There is one at Jacobi Hospital, in turn promote the fact that this week’s column would be making the profi t that the CSA Now for local chefs... but that isn’t very convenient they are serving a dish that in- a good forum to discuss them: system was designed to give While many local chefs and to our local chef’s. cludes vegetables grown in a lo- the fi rst issue being the com- them. The unfortunate result restaurants want to utilize the Westchester county restau- cal school garden. How great mercial co-opting of the term is that farms are seeing a de- local food system by offering rants like Blue Hill at Stone would that be? CSA and the other issue being crease in shares as business is dishes that highlight fresh pro- Barns or Fish and the Farmer In conclusion, let’s just re- how local chefs can participate being siphoned away through duce, there is very little that have access to land and have on member that CSA is CSA, but in community supported agri- these online programs. CSA and restaurants can actu- site farms allowing them to cre- communities can support agri- culture. This is not to say that these ally do together. CSA is strictly ate the best of local, seasonal culture in many ways. In the The CSA model is a simple programs are bad, it’s just that aimed at the consumer, how- dining. But for urban restau- meantime, be the change you one - a group of people contract they are not CSA’s. The term ever, by inviting local chefs to rants, that’s not an option. want to see in the world. 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR East Bronx History Forum highlights
BY THOMAS X. CASEY in Social Studies soon there- ter the turn of the century. The Huntington Free Li- after, Vivian is currently pur- World War I is veiled in brary and Reading Room an- suing her master’s degree in mystery for many Americans nounces the East Bronx His- American History. She is also as our involvement in Europe tory Forum will hold its next an avid historical re-enactor lasted a mere 19 months before meeting on Wednesday, Sep- whose passion is to bring his- the Treaty of Versailles was tember 21 at 7:30 p.m. tory to life through interpreta- signed. That was not so for the The East Bronx History Fo- tion and material culture. citizens of the Bronx. Join Da- rum discusses Bronx History. Many followers of Bronx vis as she talks about the role To open the forum’s 12th sea- history know that the fi rst pub- Van Cortlandt Park played son will be a special guest lec- lic golf course in the United as a bustling training facil- turer, Vivian Davis who was States is right here in Van ity for the New York National recently appointed the educa- Cortlandt Park. Everybody Guard and the United States tional director for the Bronx knows that George Washing- Army leading up to Ameri- County Historical Society. Da- ton actually slept in the Van ca’s entry into The Great War. vis, has been in the museum Cortlandt House twice during Davis will select her best im- fi eld for over ten years, work- the Revolutionary War, built ages form her personal collec- ing as interpreter for the Na- in 1748 and is the oldest stand- tion, as well as from the Bronx tional Park Service in Man- ing house in the Bronx. How- County Historical Society ar- Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, 1916. hattan and Van Cortlandt ever, the 1,146-acre park con- chives for her presentation House Museum in the Bronx. tains vast and thick woods, as well as some equipment to cated next to Apple Bank at 9 Please view the East Bronx Graduating with a BA in hills, streams and fi elds that demonstrate. Westchester Square Bronx, History Forum web page at American Studies and acquir- was the perfect setting for a All meetings are free and NY. Street parking is free af- BronxNYC.com for details ing her teacher’s certifi cation most unusual activity just af- open to the public. It is lo- ter 7 p.m. and follow us on Facebook.
BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. 1,485 cases related to possi- cy’s screening and refer- contemplated or attempted An EMS worker in Bronx ble forced marriage. Curtis Action ral process enabled them to suicide. These and other sur- recently informed the New said that current research identify cases where forced vey findings suggest that we York Analysis of Policy & only scratches the surface marriage may be of con- are seeing just the tip of the Government that he been of a problem he suspects is Association cern…Less than one in five iceberg on this problem— driving his ambulance to more widespread but largely respondents (16%) said that that thousands of individu- the scene of suicide attempts hidden from public view…. their agency was properly als in the United States may by young women in neigh- the fact that forced marriage in the united states, “with equipped to help individu- be threatened with forced borhoods with recent Mos- falls outside the scope of New as many as 3,000 known and als facing forced marriage. marriage each year, and yet lem immigrants, who seek York and federal laws makes suspected cases identifi ed by Almost half of respondents at present, victims have lit- to kill themselves rather the issue hard to defi ne and survey respondents in just (46%) who provided infor- tle hope of finding the pro- than submit to forced mar- prosecute.” the last two years. The fact mation on particular tac- tection and assistance they riages. The AHA Foundation, a that potentially thousands of tics used against victims re- need.” The problem appears to be non-profi t founded by wom- young women and girls from ported that victims had been A petition has been posted growing quickly, but little is en’s rights activist Ayaan immigrant communities may subjected to actual physical on the Change.org site, urg- being said or done about it, Hirsi Ali, estimates that face forced marriages each violence. Thirteen respon- ing that the U.S. adopt a stra- and government and social “1,500 individuals, most of year in the United States is dents also reported murder tegic and national action plan welfare organizations ap- them girls and women, are alarming and demands at- attempts among the forced to combat forced marriage. pear to be unprepared to deal forced into a marriage in the tention. marriage cases they encoun- Contact COMACTA at ny- with it. The National Organi- US – every year. And the law Just as alarming: commu- tered, and one respondent communityaction@gmail. zation for Women, does not on this harmful practice is nity-based service providers reported an actual murder. com; tune into our radio even mention the issue on its still predominantly silent: working on the frontlines are 42 respondents reported that broadcasts at amfm247.com, website. the vast majority of states in struggling with how to recog- they had encountered forced and visit our website at co- A report by Aljazeera the US do not forbid forced nize and handle forced mar- marriage victims who had mactainc.com. notes, “While forced mar- marriage. riage cases, and how to offer a riage may sound like the Only ten states and territo- lifeline to an individual who concept of arranged mar- ries have stood up and made may have only one chance riage — with parents play- forced marriage illegal. It is to reach out for help. Other BY GEORGE AMATO ing matchmaker for their also shocking that according key fi ndings from Tahirih’s Yankee Detachment is children — the element of to Unchained at Last, mar- survey include: Forced mar- waiting for Marines in the coercion when a marriage riage records show that tens riage is being seen in immi- Bronx to join up. We will be is forced often leaves women of thousands of children, as grant communities from 56 meeting at the Sam Young feeling ‘like slaves,’ accord- young as 12, were married different countries… Two out Post 620 located at the cor- ing to Tanya McLeod, se- in the U.S. in the last decade. of three respondents (67%) ner of Ericson Place and nior campaign organizer at All that is needed to marry felt that there were cases of Wellman Avenue. The next the Voices of Women Orga- off an underage girl in the forced marriage not being meeting is at 7 p.m., Friday, nizing Project an organiza- majority of states is her par- identifi ed in the populations September 9. Post phone Campaign, on the Island of tion dedicating to providing ents’ or judicial approval… with which they work—this number is (718) 822-8873. New Britain. The veteran of help and resources to vic- Marriage records in New fi nding suggests a signifi cant Pick up an application at guerrilla fi ghting in Nicara- tims of domestic violence in Jersey show that more than population of ‘hidden vic- the post. Any questions? gua lead his Marines in bat- New York… In June 2012 the 160 minors between the ages tims’ beyond the potentially Call me, at (929) 920-6903. tles at Guadalcanal, Cape United Kingdom announced of 13 and 15 were married off 3000 cases identifi ed through Marines, did you know? Peleliu and later Inchon, it would criminalize forced in this state alone from 1995 Tahirih’s survey. The unmistakable scowl Seoul and the Chosin Reser- marriage, following the lead to 2015. Nearly all were girls, Less than 10% of respon- and erect posture of Ltc. voir in the Korean War. No of Norway, Denmark, Aus- the majority married to older dents said they had a work- Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller, other Marine can match his tria, Germany, Belgium, Cy- men.” ing definition of forced mar- executive offi cer of the 7th fi ve separate citations of the prus and Malta. A study by the Tahirih riage at their agency, and Marines was earned dur- Navy Cross. In 2012 alone, the U.K. Justice Center reports that less than a quarter of respon- ing the Cape Gloucester Semper Fi! Forced Marriage Unit noted forced marriage is a problem dents (22%) said their agen- BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 47 BLESSED SACRAMENT HOSTS FLEA MARKET There was a great deal of fun and savings to be had at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament’s outdoor fl ea market on Sunday, August 28 at 1170 Beach Avenue. Guests purchased keep- sakes, dined on delicious food and spent quality time with friends and family at the festival.
BLESSED SACRAMENT SUMMER CARNIVAL Bronxites looking for some summer fun attended the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Sum- mer Carnival from Thursday, August 18 to Sunday August 28 at 1170 Beach Avenue. Hosted by McDaniel Brothers Shows, the event featured carnival rides, game stations and activities for (l-r) The Church of the Blessed Sacrament’s Ruth Cordero, Fernando Penate, Fr. Gerald, Mer- everyone’s amusement. Game station host John Griffi n (back, c) with winners (l-r) Steven, cedes Kovach, Ermila Espinoza, Maria Camacho, Frydman Valiente, Francine Benitez, Jose Jade, Ashley and Raul Salas. Photo by Edwin Soto Luis Espinoza, Guillermina Espinoza and Maria Lozada. Photo by Edwin Soto ANDREW FREEDMAN EXHIBITS NATALIE COLLETTE WOOD
The Andrew Freedman Home hosted artist Natalie Collette Wood’s fi rst solo exhibition, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ on Sunday, August 28. The gallery reception featured a series of large-scale paint- ings depicting fanciful dreamscapes inspired by Wood’s current home in the Bronx and her childhood years in Las Vegas.
Artists Natalie Collette Wood (l) and Nina Allen in front of Al- len’s vibrant collage. Photo by Miriam Quin ‘PICTURE A HEALTHIER YOU’ STREET FAIR HELD
St. Barnabas Hospital and the Belmont Busi- ness Improvement District hosted the ‘Picture a Healthier You’ street fair on Sunday, August 28 at Crescent Avenue between Adams Place and Belmont Avenue. The event’s health- based activities included blood pressure, BMI and mammography screenings; healthy- cooking demos, Zumba and yoga activities.
Alison Ortiz (l), R.A.I.N. One Stop program director, distributed information packages about their services and other goodies to Cleibys Garcia (back, r) and her children (l-r) Tania, German, Berenisse and Rihanna Tor- res. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 49 FOOD BAZAAR OPENS IN MORRISANIA
Local elected offi cials and community lead- ers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to cel- ebrate the grand opening of a new Food Ba- zaar Supermarket on Thursday, September 1 at 445 E. 163rd Street in Morrisania. Food Bazaar opened other locations as well last week.
(l-r) Steve Heggelke, Bozzuto’s Foods execu- tive vice president of merchandising; Sena- tor Gustavo Rivera; Jeffrey Lee, NYC Eco- nomic Development Corporation senior vice president; Spences An, Food Bazaar Super- markts president; Fr. John and Deputy Bor- ough President Aurelia Greene celebrated Food Bazaar’s grand opening with a ribbon- cutting ceremony. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co CALVARY HONORS BEVERLY JEFFREY FREE WI-FI KISOKS ARRIVE IN THE BRONX Calvary Hospital honored Calvary care technician Beverly Jeffrey on Wednesday, August 31 Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; the NYC Department of Information Technology and with the prestigious ‘Catch a Star’ Award. Best exemplifying a ‘healing touch’ with patients Telecommunications and CityBridge partners celebrated LinkNYC’s launch in the Bronx on and families, Jeffrey began working at Calvary in 1982 as a nurse’s aide. Tuesday, August 30 at East Burnside Avenue and Morris Avenue. More than 700 Links will be installed in the Bronx as part of the 7,500 Links that will be installed across the fi ve boroughs over the next eight years.
Honoree Beverly Jeffrey (c) graciously accepted her award from Margaret Pelkowski (l), (front, l-r) Borough President Diaz, Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson and Assemblyman Victor Calvary Patient Care Services vice president and Leonila Quinones (r), Calvary director of Pichardo celebrated the installation of the new Wi-Fi LinkNYC Kiosks, an example of which is nursing. Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital behind them. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co FERRY POINT CIVIC HOSTS SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
Ferry Point Civic Association hosted its wild- ly popular summer block party on Saturday, August 27 at Rohr Place between Brush Av- enue and Hutchinson River Parkway.
The esidents enjoyed their neighborhood’s annual celebration. Photo by Walter Pofeldt
50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 51 BY GENE DEFRANCIS the word. Bailey is the front runner munity. And your community Looking for arts & crafts Join our Facebook page. for the open senate seat in is your business. vendors for weekend outdoor Get in on the conversation. our district. There is a very Doors will open at 7 p.m. market on Allerton starting Merchants are welcome to talented pool of candidates The meeting will start at 7:30 September through November. share daily and weekly spe- and Allerton is fortunate to p.m. at 815 Allerton Avenue, For more information email cials at their establishment have such great people get- The Sanz. us at AllertonMerchants@ and any other promotion or ting involved and making And as always, we can gmail.com and help us spread event that occurs. themselves available to the be reached at AllertonMer- the word. Coming up next Saturday, If you missed any of these community. But Bailey has [email protected] for any Also help us spread the September 10 is our Back to events. You should hop on our put in a tremendous amount question comment or concern. word about our Go Fund Me School Cleanup. We are in the Facebook page so you can keep of work and has earned the No matter how big or small. page to support Arts in Al- process of collecting school up to date and informed. respect and support of many Happy Labor Day! And wel- lerton, where we are raising supplies for the day to give to More events to come. And community leaders and orga- come back to school. Make the funds to create new murals our local kids and together do before you know it, Halloween nization. most of your education. Make while inspiring and educating a light clean up of the neigh- and Christmas will be here. We have full confi dence in the most of yourself. Take the youth in our community. borhood. Meet at the Sanz 10 Collection for the Holiday his ability but more impor- education and yourself seri- In honor of her canonization, a.m. that day. lights has begun so get your tant than our endorsement we ously and raise your value and our fi rst mural will be dedi- Thank you to Roma for check in to us so we can get on want you to meet him for your- worth. Don’t expect and wait cated to Mother Teresa. their donation to the Boston the list early to have our light selves. Ask the tough ques- for others to do it for you. No contribution is too Plaza Family Day and Park- strung fi rst. tions and share your opinion Be strong. Be smart. Be small. If you can’t afford to side Housing Family Day. We Next meeting is Tuesday, and concerns. A short two proud. contribute anything, it would also supported Cruger Ave- September 6. Our guest this hour meeting will be worth Remember we are Bronx- be equally helpful to spread nue’s Block Party this week. month is Jamaal Bailey. your time. This is your com- ites.
BY MARY JANE MUSANO We will be facing chaos at P.S. tion Authority and the NYC stand that involved residents Well, summer is just about 14 and also on Tremont Ave- Department of Education de- create vital communities and over and civic associations in nue all set before us by a coun- cided that not only would they apathy creates depressed com- our community will be begin- cilman that turned his back withhold detail of the exten- munities. ning their monthly meetings. on the people who elected him sion from us, but they would With all of these things We have a lot of work to do to offi ce. Due to his lack of try to limit our freedom of in mind, we have invited our because right now our com- transparency many residents speech. borough president to be the munity, city government and are still confused about what Instead of encouraging guest speaker at our civic as- some of our politicians are not is happening at both places. gerously overcrowded streets discussion and interaction sociation meeting in the very working in unison. If we are I will take this time to clear and three years of construc- among all involved, we were near future. There are some to keep our neighborhood vital up the misconception about tion noise and disruption. told not to discuss the prob- wonderful things happening and thriving, we are going to who will be attending PS 14 af- As far as Tremont Avenue lems. And when we wouldn’t in our borough and we need to have to demand that city gov- ter the extension is completed. goes, by now you will see that give up we were given the si- hear about the good things the ernment and our politicians P.S. 14 will not be a kindergar- there was no plan for a bike lent treatment. Phone calls Bronx has to offer. But, as we work with us not against us. ten through 8th grade school lane, even though Council- were not returned, nor were well know, there are problems As residents, we must de- like P.S. 71. We will be shoul- man Vacca has used the fam- e-mails. So, now we have all that need to be solved and per- mand transparency from city dering the burden of their ily of the bicyclist that was kinds of misinformation be- haps the leader of our borough government and our electeds. overcrowding. killed to push his agenda to ing circulated. This is what may be of some assistance. When we are deliberately kept Instead of building a school institute the mayor’s Vision happens when there is no We will no longer be meet- out of the decision making to house the students that are Zero plan. The road diet chaos communication and refusal ing at P.S. 14. We are in the process we must fi ght back un- overcrowding P.S. 71 they will on Tremont Avenue has al- to partnership. process of working with the til our voices are heard. We be sent to P.S. 14. This is un- ready begun. Government has a way of First Lutheran Church to hold must unite as a community fair to everyone. The students So, why is everyone con- dismissing their constituency. our meetings there. So far, it and demand that the govern- that live in Pelham Bay de- fused about major aspects of They hope that if they ignore seems that we will be meeting ment and our politicians be serve to go to school in Pelham both situations? It is because you, you will just go away. We on the fourth Tuesday of each our partners not dictators. Bay and the students, families our government is not work- must not let that happen. We month. Please keep reading For the Waterbury LaSalle and residents of Schuylerville ing as it should. Councilman must stand strong. We must our column for the latest up- area this is especially true. should not be subjected to dan- Vacca, the School Construc- fi nd a way to make them under- dates
BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO This past Saturday, we held Curtis aboard the USS Pro- WW1 started in Europe on Hello all. our fi rst meeting of the new teus, a Navy sub tender; Lee September 1, 1939. We here at the at the post year with new commander, Marvin, a Marine sniper was On the same date in 1985, extend our condolences and Owen Mangan at the helm. wounded in action on Saipan, The Titanic was found 2.5 sympathies to the family The highlight of this meeting and eventually buried in miles down. of Jack Nugent who passed was the swearing in of all the Arlington National Ceme- The Japanese signed the away last week. Jack was a new offi cers by our new Bronx tery next to Pappy Boying- surrender aboard the ‘Mighty long time and active member County commander Tony Sal- MIA Ceremony on Saturday, ton and Joe Louis; Lee Van MO’ September 2, 1945 at 10:30 here. imbene. Tony as you know is September 10. Cleef, served aboard a sub a.m. We here at the post welcome the other literatus writing for I was taken to task by my chaser then a mine sweeper; Chemical Bank introduced new member, Carlos Suarez a the Koroney Post in this news- Triviologist, Joe Cusimano. I Mel Brooks was a combat the fi rst ATM machine in the transferee from a Long Island paper. inadvertently had the date of engineer and saw action in U.S. on September 2, 1969. post. Carlos is active Army Happenings his meeting Claire at 1996 in- the Battle of the Bulge and The Revolutionary War and a recruiter in the Square. Our VA BBQ is on for Sun- stead of 1966. I hate when he Mickey Rooney served under ended September 3, 1783. So, if you feel like signing up, day, September 18 at noon. catches me! Patton and was awarded the Keep the troops in your stop in and see him. Tell him The Throgg’s Neck Memo- More heroes: Larry Bronze Star. prayers, hug a vet and God Paul sent you. rial Post 1456 will host a POW/ Storch served with Tony Trivia Time bless. FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593
52 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR SCHUYLER HILL CIVIC HOLDS SUMMER OLYMPICS
The Schuyler Hill Civic Association hosted its annual Summer Olympics on Saturday, August 27. Over 50 children participated in various activities including three-legged and potato sack races, watermelon and pie- Residents of all ages had a blast at their Adults participated in a thrilling pie eating contest. eating contests, Hula Hoop and Tug of War neighborhood Olympics’ Hula Hoop event. Photo courtesy of Schuyler Hill Civic Association sporting events. Photo courtesy of Schuyler Hill Civic Association THE TEMPTATIONS PERFORM AT LORETO PARK Senator Jeff Klein and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted The Temptations, who performed for the fi rst time ever in the Bronx, on Wednesday, August 31 at Loreto Park. Over a thousand Bronxites enjoyed the legendary band’s performance which included such hits as ‘My Girl’, ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Can’t Get Next to You’.
Loreto Park was fi lled to its brim with concert goers enjoying The Temptations crowd pleasing performance. Photo by Miriam Quin 1ST ANNUAL THROGGS NECK CLASSIC CAR CRUISE
The inaugural Throggs Neck Classic Car Cruise had many hearts and motors rac- ing on Tuesday, August 30 at the Ham- mond Cove Marina. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages fl ocked to the show to view classic American muscle John Marano (c) seated in his Corvette, with cars, hot rods, customs and stockers. All his fellow car show organizers (l-r) Nick funds raised went toward supporting New Hooks, Al Liebmann, Terry Dambinskas, Rich Beginning Animal Rescue located at 2515 Parisi, Alex Mittermeier and Rich Mastropi- The ‘Wicked One’ was a sight to behold at the show. Newbold Avenue. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co etro. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 53 • Walk For Life-A-Thon At Pelham Bay Park...... 55
• City Island Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair...... 55
• Do You Remember - Singer Eydie Gorme...... 57 Honey Weekend buzz at Wave Hill
Join Wave Hill for activi- Your little ones will love Workshop and learn to trans- ties that will get you buzzing bumbling about the gardens, form real beeswax into an as- about bees, as they celebrate garbed as a bee with a kazoo sortment of candles. with their signature Honey during a classic Family Art Then learn all about the Weekend, on Saturday, Octo- Project, “Be a Bee.” art of beekeeping from bee- ber 1 and Sunday, October 2. Take a Candle Making keepers and take a peek into a real honey bee hive at a Bees and Beekeeping Information Station. Watch a Honey Extrac- tion Demonstration, and for a sweet fi nish, visit The Shop to treat your taste buds to some Honey Tastings and perhaps take home your favorite. Most Honey Weekend events are free with admis- sion to the grounds ($10 adults, $6 students and seniors 65+; $4 children 6–18; free to Wave Hill members and children under 6). Wave Hill is located at 675 W. 252nd Street. For more in- Bees and Beekeeping Information Station, formation call (718) 549-3200. Family Art Project: Be a Bee, Photos courtesy of Joshua Bright
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Grandparents Around The piano studies at an early age and the famous tres guitar player Pan- ren’s painting and installation prac- World will be hosting a Walk For began his career as a pianist in the cho Amat) and frequently accompa- tice, Mirari consists of a cluster of Life-A-Thon on Saturday, Septem- ‘50s with Eddie Forrester’s Orches- nies Grammy Award-winner Omara mirrored and opaque glass bulb-like ber 17, 10 a.m. sharp, at Pelham Bay tra. He spent a year with Tito Rodri- Portuondo, one of Cuba’s leading forms. The cluster of vividly colored Park, 3242 Middletown Road. guez before forming the legendary female vocalists. In 1988, Morales glasswork sits on a painted metal Enjoy a morning walk. Groups Conjunto La Perfecta in 1961. With performed at NYC’s Beacon Theater base of similar pattern and color to are welcome. Following the walk, an infectous sound, Palmieri’s band with Opus 13 as part of the historic the glass itself. The intention of the festivities begin at noon. Entertain- soon joined the ranks of Machito, and groundbreaking Tropicana Re- sculpture is to create a microcosm, ment will be provided by Annette Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez and view tour of Cuban musicians and refl ecting the structural framework DeJesus, Bronx Ambassador for other leading orchestras of the day. dancers from the famous Havana, and environment of the Pelham Art Cancer Awareness. Included will be His discography includes over 36 Cuba nightclub, the Tropicana. An Center, visible from every angle of arts and crafts, storytelling, games, titles, of which nine have received accomplished Latin jazz composer the work. The refl ective glass forms contests, prizes, and snacks. Grammy Awards, including Best and arranger, he is considered one reveal infi nite visual possibilities For more information and to reg- Latin Album for The Sun of Latin of the most innovative and exciting within the space, bouncing off the ister, call 347-366-4800, or info@gatw. Music (1975), Unfinished Master- pianists in Cuba. His latest CD is colored light from their bright metal org. No rain date. Bring a chair. piece (1976), Palo Pa’ Rumba (1984), Con Cierto Tumbao, recorded with counterparts. Any architectural fea- * * * Solito (1985) and La Verdad (1987). his band Los Nuevos Amigos. ture or person being echoed by the Lehman Center for the Per- He received both a Grammy and a * * * work becomes anamorphic, skewed forming Arts continues its 36th Sea- Latin Grammy award for Obra Mae- Pelham Art Center’s Public and endless. People walking past or son with a sizzling evening featuring stra/Masterpiece (2000) with Tito Art in the Courtyard’s newest ex- interacting with the piece add a ki- salsa legend and nine-time Grammy Puente, the Best Latin Jazz Album hibition, Mirari by Lauren and Dy- netic element to the work, as their ® Award winner Eddie Palmieri and Grammy Awards for Listen Here! lan Cotton, will be on view Septem- bodily actions will be mirrored, his Salsa Orchestra on Saturday, (2006), and Simpatico (2007), a col- ber 9 through December 10, 2016. dreamily distorting physical rela- September 17, at 7:30 p.m. Also ap- laborative effort with trumpet mas- The opening reception will be held tion and perception. pearing: Del Caribe Latin Jazz All ter Brian Lynch. His album Sabidu- on Friday, September 9 from 6:30 to * * * Stars, led by master arranger and ria! (Wisdom), a fusion of jazz, funk 8 p.m., at 55 Fifth Avenue Pelham, The City Island Chamber of composer Emilio Morales, musical and Latin with Afro-world rhythms NY, including a free open to the pub- Commerce will hosts its Annual director Nelson Gonzalez with mu- had its World Premiere at Lehman lic hands-on art workshop. Fall Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, sicians Johnny Rodriguez, Ruben Center for the Performing Arts in After many years of working as September 10 and Sunday, Septem- Rodriguez, Bobby Allende, Ricardo 2013. Also in 2013, Palmieri was hon- independent artists, the wife and hus- ber 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a Pons, Marc Quiñones, and Nicky ored with the National Endowment band team Lauren and Dylan Cotton free Clam Chowder Contest on Sun- Marrero. Produced by Lehman Cen- of the Arts Jazz Master Award and began collaborating on sculptural day, September 11 at 3 p.m., spon- ter and Robert Sancho. the Latin Academy of Recording installations in 2014. Their most re- sored by Senator Jeff Klein. Great Lehman Center for the Perform- Arts & Sciences’ Lifetime Achieve- cent collaboration is Mirari, a large- vendors, food, music, face painter ing Arts is on the campus of Lehman ment Award. scale site-specifi c psychotropic glass and much more. College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Del Caribe Latin Jazz All Stars, sculpture. Creating a dynamic blend For further information calll Boulevard West. Tickets for the con- led by master arranger, composer of Dylan’s glass blowing art and Lau- (718) 885-9100. cert are $60, $55, and $50 and can be and pianist Emilio Morales, features purchased by calling the Lehman musical director and tres guitar- Center box office at (718) 960-8833. ist Nelson González with musicians Low-cost on-site parking available Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez (bon- for $5. gos, percussion), Ruben Rodriguez The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Eddie Palmieri, known for his (bass), Bobby Allende (percussion), charismatic power and bold innova- Ricardo Pons (saxophone, flute), Association tive drive, has a musical career that Marc Quiñones (congas) and Nicky spans over 50 years as a bandleader Marrero (timbales, percussion). The of salsa and latin jazz orchestras. band will be playing Emilio’s musi- The honorary Doctor of Music from cal arrangements. Berklee College of Music has been Emilio Morales is a master pia- awarded nine Grammy Awards. His nist who graduated in 1977 from recordings have become classics The School of Music at the National with such hits as “Muñeca,” “Va- Schools of the Arts in Havana, Cuba After a fruitful summer the monos Pa’l Monte,” “Puerto Rico,” where he is currently a professor. members of the PPNA and “Azucar Pa’ Ti” which has been He has performed world-wide, has are ready to get back into included in the National Recording worked with the Buena Vista So- the swing of things with Registry of the Library of Congress. our first meeting of the cial Club Project and Café Vista new year. Born in Spanish Harlem, he started Alegre Cuban Project (directed by This month we are proud to have the captain the 49th Precinct Captain
Keith Walton, along with The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association would like to invite Community Affairs you to our Monthly Meeting for September. Officers. We will hear from the Capt. about Hispanic Heritage some things that happened in the summer and hear his plans to fight crime in our area for the rest of the year. As always our guest will take Month celebration questions from our !" #$% audience. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj The festival will feature live ! &' The Pelham Parkway and Senator Jeff Klein, in con- music and performances, chil- Neighborhood Association Executive board junction with the NYC Hispanic dren’s activities, back-to-school () *++, $-. President: Andrea Siegel Chamber of Commerce, invite the supply giveaway by United North- Vice President: Jeffrey Panish community to celebrate Hispanic ern Mortgage Bankers, a Pop-Up Heritage Month on Saturday, Sep- Adopt Shop by Animal Care Cen- Treasurer: Debbie Kawlick tember 10, in Mazzei Park (located ters of NYC, and more. The Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association is a recognized Recording Secretary: Louis 501 (c) (3) charity organization Lutnick at Williamsbridge Road and Mace Call (718) 409-0109 for further Sergeant at Arms: Kay Cordona Avenue) from noon to 5 p.m. information.
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56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR Singer Eydie Gorme was born near Concourse
Eydie Gorme was born on August 16, 1928, just off the Grand Concourse and not far from the school that would become her alma mater, the former William Howard Taft High School on East 172nd preter for the United Na- The two met on the “To- Street (the last graduating tions. night Show” hosted by Steve class was in 2008). She was fluent in Ladino Allen (1921-2000) and were Eydie graduated in 1946 (Judeo-Spanish) and Span- married at the El Rancho and among the other grad- ish. Hotel on the Strip in Las Ve- uates that year was Stan- It may be of interest to gas on December 29, 1957. ley Kubrick, the film maker note that she was a cousin of The famous hotel, by the noted for such blockbusters Neil Sedaka, also of Turkish way, burned down on July as Spartacus, A Space Odys- Jewish decent. 17, 1960. sey, The Shining, Clockwork Eydie Gorme made her They had two sons. David Orange, et al. first 78 RPM recording in Nessim Lawrence was the Kubrick was raised at 2160 1950 with the Tommy Tucker composer who is known for Clinton Avenue here in the Orchestra and Don Brown. American Pie, High School Bronx and stumbled onto fi lm- Very few readers will re- Musical, The Cheetah Girls making almost by accident. call her two early vinyl re- 2 and others along with his Photography, along with cordings: Powder and Paint popular scores for such se- REPRINTED FROM 9/7/2012 chess, was simply a hobby. followed by Cherry Stones. ries as “Jericho,” “Cane,” et Eydie Gorme was born It wasn’t until she teamed al. Their other son, Michael, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme Edith Garmezano to For- up with Steve Lawrence died of an undiagnosed heart tuna and Nessim Garme- that she really became well- problem in 1986 at age 23. zano, a tailor from Sicily. known. Steve Lawrence and Ey- Nova” sold over a million they all vied to get Steve Her mother came from Tur- Steve Lawrence was born die Gorme soon became the copies the following year. Lawrence and Eydie Gorme key and both were Sephardic Sidney Liebowitz in Brook- featured performers on most Performing alone, they as guest stars. Jews. lyn on July 8, 1935. of the popular TV shows of were great. Paired together, They both received well- This mix gave her an op- He is recalled for his the day. they were unstoppable. deserved honors in the portunity to become some- numerous hits including His “Go Away Little Girl” Those were the years “Songwriters Hall of Fame” what of a linguist and her “Party Doll” which reached reached #1 in 1962. Her hit when variety shows were for their lifetime achieve- first job was as an inter- #5 on the charts in 1953. song “Blame it on the Bossa enormously popular and ments.
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58 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR Bronxdale Ave. hit and run; man killed by two vehicles From page 1 tion. “I’m sick and tired of these hit and said he would be open to supporting runs,” Vacca said. “I want these people traffi c adjustments on the road if the brought to justice.” residents called for them. Vacca said he also wanted the city to But any adjustments would ulti- crack down on people who are driving mately have to get approved through without a valid license or registration the NYC Department of Transporta- or phony license plates. tion, he said. The investigation into the accident is “The City Council has no jurisdic- being handled by the NYPD’s Highway tion on city roads,” Vacca said. Patrol Collision Investigation Squad. Vacca said he was frustrated that Calls to 49th Precinct community re- the investigation into Fino’s death, like lations spokesman Det. Jay Sturdivant another hit-and-run death of a cyclist on were not returned by press time. A 65-year-old Bronx man was killed in a hit-and-run accident last week on Bronxdale Avenue East Tremont Avenue earlier in June, No information on funeral or memo- near Barnes Avenue. Police are still searching for the driver, who fl ed the scene. has not moved towards a fast resolu- rial services for Fino were available. Arthur Cusano Borough remembers September 11’s 15th anniversary From page 1 a permanent memorial located next to Engine 72 at East Tremont Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway service road, will take place this year without any major changes, said Mike Rahilly, event coordinator. The crowd will gather at 6 p.m., and it starts at 7 p.m., he said. The event has been held on Septem- ber 11th at the memorial since it was built, and prior to that same remem- brance was held in Bicentennial Veter- ans Memorial Park, said Rahilly. “It is a great event,” said Pat Devine, who attends it every year. The 49th Precinct will remember the anniversary of 9/11 with its with its annual Lieutenant Clesse Memorial 5K Run/Walk, taking place this year on Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m., start- ing at the police station. Elected offi cials, judges, NYPD and FDNY offi cials and community leaders participating in a previous year’s remembrance of September 11th Registration will take place between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the precinct, with a outside of Bronx Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Borough President Diaz’s offi ce $20 registration fee, said Joe Thomp- son, 49th Precinct Community Council ticipants will be provided lunch and a is part of remembering 9/11, and Sena- and we should refl ect on the extraordi- president. T-shirt. tor Jeff Klein and local veterans will be nary sacrifi ces they make to serve our “It is community and police com- To learn more about the event, call holding a Sixth Annual First Respond- neighborhoods,” said Klein. ing together and remembering the the 49th Precinct community affairs of- ers BBQ for this courageous group on In order to attend the event, you must tragedies of 9/11 where we lost a lot fi ce at (718) 918-2025. Saturday, September 17. RSVP to Klein’s offi ce at (718) 822-2049. of people—both police and civilians,” Honoring those who answered the “These courageous men and women Preference for attending the barbe- said Thompson, adding that all par- call at the ‘Ground Zero’ disaster site dedicate their lives to protecting ours, cue will go to fi rst responders.
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68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR “Our motto is march on. That’s the start of our fight song, which we’ve sung after every win for the last 13 years. That’s kind of where we are now. March on. That’s the plan and that’s the goal.” C.J. O’NEIL ...... 70 PIPE DREAMS BRONX HS OF SCIENCE IS By Sean Connolly CHANGING ITS FORMULA Maybe it’s me but, 15 years ago when we were attacked it BY LAURA AMATO still feels like yesterday. We The Bronx Science boys lost a lot of loved Ones and soccer team has a very clear lots of Friends. It seemed like set of expectations this fall. there was a wake to go to ev- After all, it’s easy when the ery night. Everyone stood to- list is just one thing – win. gether. We all felt the pain. The Wolverines have We were one. After attacks ev- clinched back-to-back Bronx A eryone was fl ying their fl ags. division titles, but this year the United we stand we shouted. squad is determined to make We were one Nation. We also some noise across the city. pledge that we will never for- The best way to do that, of get. course, is to win games. It is one of the greatest “The fi rst expectation, al- rights that we have as a citizen ways, is to win our division and of the United States of Amer- get out of the Bronx,” Bronx ica. The Freedom of Speech Science coach Philip Cancel- is the right to articulate one’s laro said. “Then from there we opinions and ideas without try to piece it together and get fear of government retalia- to the city title. We’re back-to- tion or censorship. The term back division champs, looking freedom of expression is some- for a triple crown and get the times used synonymously, third one this year.” but includes any act of seek- The Wolverines return a ing, receiving and imparting solid core of senior leadership information or ideas, regard- in several key positions this less of the medium used. Some season, but that doesn’t mean players are hiding behind this the squad isn’t facing changes while they refuse to stand on the fi eld. during the National Anthem. In fact, the toughest chal- They are being paid millions lenge Bronx Science faces of dollars by their employers this season is self imposed. to be part of the team. They The squad implented a brand- should stand and respect what new formation during the pre- the Anthem stands for. They season – playing with three should stand and be respectful center midfi elders – and it’s what it means to others. They added a whole dynamic to the should stand for the soldiers Wolverines’ offensive attack. who have given that right for “It’s all tactical. The work- them to protest. They should rates are different, the press- stand for the families who lost ing is different and the defen- loved Ones for that right. San sive shape is different,” senior Francisco 49ers quarterback midfi elder Arun Massand said. colin kaepernick’s choice to “Since we’re just playing with Bronx Science senior standouts Arun Massand (left) and Atef Fayed are determined to lead the Wolverines not stand and protest is one three in the back, we basically that has a hidden agenda. I have seven going forward. If back to the playoffs this season, anxious to wrap up their fi nal soccer season with a championship. think he did this to protect his we can get everyone up.” CNG/Laura Amato job and his money. If the 49ers Bronx Science racked up cut him, he would have lost a three or more goals in seven chip at it a third a time. So the games last year. “I want to of the borough. The team fell lot of money. He would not be- different games last year, but chemistry now is starting to try and organize the through 3-1 to New Utrecht in the fi rst ing playing in the NFL any- the new formation brings even grow, starting to blossom ear- breakaways because we’re try- round of the playoffs last year more. Now that he protested if more scoring threats up the lier than it usually has. So we ing out some new things.” and that kind of postseason he was cut, he would have sued. fi eld and makes the Wolver- should be ready to go.” “My goal, this year espe- disappointment is something He would have sued the 49ers ines’ front line one of the most With so many players in cially, is just to keep everyone the Wolverines are determined and the NFL. If these players dangerous groups in the city. the attacking third, the Wol- organized and make everyone not to relive. want to protest, we should let The key, however, is mak- verines’ defense is facing a bit calm. When they’re on the ball “Just seeing our team lose them. Let them protest after ing sure that group is always more pressure than usual and or under pressure, just tell every time in the playoffs just they go to the VA Hospital and on the same page. senior goalkeeper Atef Fayed them who’s behind them or in motivates us even further to talk to the soldiers there. Let “We’re an an undersized is dealing with the brunt of it. front of them.” win the division and go even them after they have spoken team in terms of height, “I feel like my role is really The Wolverines have con- further,” Fayed said. “We have to the Mothers who Sons and weight and speed so we need to organize the defense and sistently competed well in the the talent to take it. It’s just if Daughters who did not come that chemistry to feed off each the midfi eld,” said Fayed, who Bronx, but, this year, Bronx we want it or not and I think Continued on Page 70 other,” Cancellaro said. “We posted seven saves in three Science is hoping to break out we do. We want it badly.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 69 Hayes football looking for defi ning moment after historic run last fall BY LAURA AMATO last fall, throwing for 1,933 yards and 19 Hayseman isn’t a word – it’s a state of touchdowns. mind. He’s determined to be even better this At least that’s the mantra for this season. year’s Cardinal Hayes football team. The “I think from last year I got so much idea of being a Hayesman is a complicated experience,” Anderson said. “At this one, but there’s one characteristic that time last year, I was a completely dif- the Cardinals keep harping on. A Hayes- ferent player. Coming into this season I man is elite. “This is one of the best col- already know I’m going to put up some lective groups we’ve had here,” Cardinals crazy numbers. So that experience re- coach C.J. O’Neil said. “Not that the other ally is going to help me this year.” kids weren’t great kids, we just happened Anderson won’t only benefi t from the to get a bunch of character kids who are year of experience under his belt. He’s program guys who are just looking to be also got a solid line in front of him, de- successful in football and in life. They termined to protect him from opposing want to be elite more than anything.” defense. Senior Terrick Moncrief is ex- The Cardinals have spent the better pected to lead that charge – but at just part of their summer vacation on the foot- 5-foot-10 he may surprise a few people. ball fi eld, working on earning that elite “[He is] in my opinion is the best of- status. Of course, that’s easier said than fensive lineman in the city,” O’Neil said. done and Hayes has put in the time to live “Every camp we went to, whether it was up to its self-imposed reputation. Ohio State or Rutgers, he was the guy ev- The squad has attended a handful of ery day they were picking and putting in camps over the last few weeks and even the fi rst group. We believe in him. He’s adopted Urban Meyer’s Ohio State coach- our guy.” ing philosophy. The Cardinals came up short of a It’s sparked extensive, and exhaust- championship, falling in the CHSFL ing, practice sessions as well as a renewed Class AAA fi nal, but this year Hayes drive to compete for a city title this fall. isn’t accepting anything less than a ti- “I tell everyone, I haven’t had an orig- tle. This is a senior-heavy squad, fi lled inal idea in like a century,” O’Neil said with players sporting identical chips of bringing the college-schedule to the on their shoulders and a determination Bronx. “We’ve been hammering away to defi ne what exactly it means to be a and it really has been great. It’s been awe- Hayesman. some and I think that kind of buys in the As far as this year’s squad is con- whole program of being elite. It’s not just cerned, by the end of this year, a Hayes- on the fi eld. We’re trying to build it into man will be a champion. the whole entire school.” “They’re hungry. Our motto is march The key to the Cardinals’ success this on,” O’Neil said. “That’s the start of our year may rest on the arm of quarterback fi ght song which we’ve sung after every Christian Anderson. The senior, who win for the last 13 years. That’s kind of Cardinal Hayes senior quarterback Christian Anderson threw for 1,933 yards and 19 touch- split time under center early last sea- where we are now. March on. That’s the downs, but the star is certain he can improve on those numbers this fall. son, settled into his own down the stretch plan and that’s our goal.” CNG/Laura Amato
Pipe Dreams from Page 69 great options. When was the right now. Coach Ben McAdoo to stop. weight boxing title. 1996 Texas home. last time did you think that a said, “He understands X’s and This week in sports history Rangers retire their 1st num- Fantasy football is upon Giant Odell Beckham Jr. or a O’s. He has a way to command in 1918 Players on both sides ber, Nolan Ryan’s #34. us. It’s that time where every- Jet Brandon Marshall were in the room like nobody I’ve ever threaten to strike the World Congratulations to all of one can feel like an owner of a the top ten. He is an app that seen. Everyone looks up to Series unless they are guar- the winners at the Edgewater football team with being a bil- might help. Check it out and him. He’s the fi rst one in and anteed $2,500 to the winners & Athletic Association’s Labor lionaire. There is a lot of work let me know what you think iq- last one to leave. He earns the $1,000 each for the losers. 1969 Day Games. 100 years of doing to prepare. Which charts can fantasysports.com/. Good luck respect of every single person NY Mets sweep Montreal Ex- it right. Creating memories you use, do you create your on you season. he works with and he under- pos putting them in 1st place that will last a life time. Con- own system or do you use the Rashad Jennings has been stands the architecture of the for 1st time. 1973 Muhammad gratulation to the winners in online? Whichever one you chosen as the NY Giants start- team” Rookie Paul Perkins Ali defeats Ken Norton. 1990 Silver Beach races. One more use it seems to depend on ing running back. Jennings and veteran Bobby Rainey 1st time in NY Yankee history congratulations to my good what draft number seed you fi nished the 2015 season with will be there in case Jennings they are completely swept sea- friend Justin Walsh who are given. Who will be your a career-high 863 yards rush- gets hurt for an extended pe- son series, Oakland A’s beat caught his fi rst stripper all by fi rst round pick? Do you pick a ing and averaged 4.4 yards per riod of time. The question them 12 games to 0. 1928 Ty himself. He would not give up wide receiver or quarterback? carry with three touchdowns. for the Giants is whether the Cobb last hitting appearance, the pole. Another child hooked Whatever you do it will be crit- He also had a career year in 31-year-old Jennings can han- pops out against Yankees. 1984 on a wonderful sport. ical for you team to be success- carries with 195. Since com- dle the increased workload. NY Met Dwight Gooden sets Thank you for your com- ful. You must remain fl exible ing into the league in 2009, Usually, when a running back rookie strike out record at 251. ments and emails. Keep them when draft day arrives. You Jennings has never gained is approaching the age of 30, 1968 Jimmy Ellis beats Floyd coming. If there is something can tell yourself you will take 1,000 yards in a season. He he is on the back nine of his ca- Patterson in 15 for heavy- that you might like to see in a running back in round X, a doesn’t necessarily strike fear reer and beginning to decline. weight boxing title. 1994 All 28 upcoming articles or if you quarterback in round Y, and a into opposing defenses the If the Giants can get their of- baseball owners vote to can- might like to make a comment wide receiver in round Z, but if way an Adrian Peterson or fensive line to open up holes cel rest of 1994 season. 1978 you can do so by e-mailing me you do that, I can almost guar- a Todd Gurley does, but he’s and protect the passer, New Muhammad Ali beats Leon at sconnolly103@optonline. antee you’ll miss out on some the best back the Giants have York’s offense will be diffi cult Spinks in 15 rounds for heavy- net. 70 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, SEPTEMBER 9-15 BTR Fordham Prep football ready to ram competition BY LAURA AMATO piece of this year’s Rams attack. The The Fordham Prep football team star under center racked up 2,416 yards wasn’t happy with the way things went and 27 touchdowns, with just three in- on the gridiron last year. terceptions, last fall and Gorynski said The Rams lost their fair share of he expects the QB to throw at least 35 games last fall and came up short of attempts per game. postseason glory with an earlier-than- “This boy is the real deal. We’re expected playoff exit. So, this offsea- giving him a lot of latitude this year,” son, the team decided to do something Gorynski said. “He’s going to do a lot about it. of play calling on the fi eld. He was very Fordham Prep has spent the last mature football-wise as a freshman, few months bulking up its roster – lit- started 10 games as a freshman. Now erally, determined to be ready for any- he’s got a better demeanor than he did thing the CHSFL can dish out. then.” “We’ve been working out, it’s prob- While Valecce will be the Rams’ un- ably the best workout regiment we’ve disputed leader on the offensive side of had at Fordham Prep,” junior quar- the ball, recent Navy commit Matthew terback Matthew Valecce said. “We’ve Conlon will take the helm on the defen- been lifting three days a week in the sive side of things. winter. We’d wake up at six in the He’s confi dent that this year’s squad morning, take the train to school and is ready to hit – hard. start lifting at seven.” “We did a lot of work in the offsea- “We’re really strong, probably the son,” Conlon said. “A lot of returning strongest team we’ve had in the his- players and they’re hungry this year tory of Fordham Prep. We’re big and especially what happened last year. our numbers in the gym show it too. Defense is always strong. The kids are We don’t look it, we back up strength.” stepping up and they’re big and they’re Valecce himself strikes an impos- awesome.” ing fi gure on the fi eld – not to men- Fordham Prep’s season came up tion an incredibly accurate arm – but surprisingly short with last year’s the guys in front of him are even more postseason lost to Christ the King, but striking. the Rams are more determined than The Rams offensive line is amongst ever this fall. the biggest in the entire city this sea- This year’s Rams squad is chock son, chock-full of bruising players who full of, very large, very strong weap- are determined to protect their quar- ons and after an offseason full of work- terback at all costs. outs and preparation, Fordham Prep “I could go 270, 380, 255, 235 and 285 is more than ready to get back on the across the offensive front,” Fordham fi eld. Prep coach Pete Gorynski said. “Big- “I’ve been really eager, chomping at gest team I’ve ever coached. There’s a the bit to get out here and really look- lot of good things with this squad this ing forward to it,” Valecce said. “We’ve Fordham Prep seniors Matthew Conlon and Matt Valecce highlight a strong group of return- season.” got all the right pieces, we’re really ing stars to this year’s Rams rosters, determined to make a deep playoff run. Of course, Valecce is the center- looking forward to it.” CNG/Laura Amato
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