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T. 718-320-3700 F. 718-671-2554 www.regeiscarecenter.com October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News • 5 Kingsbridge Hts. Subway Heroes NEWS Hailed by Bx. Elected Officials BRIEFS By MICHAEL TURAY And DAVID CRUZ Vaping-Related Death in Bx. The Bronx version of Batman and A B r o n x t e e n h a s d i e d f r o m a v ap - Robin received plaudits by elected offi- cials for rescuing a five-year-old who was ing-related illness, marking the trapped beneath a subway train. Jairo first such death in the state, ac- Torres and Antonyo Love, both from cording to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Kingsbridge Heights, jumped onto the Cuomo, who has taken up the tracks of the Kingsbridge Road #4 sub- way station to rescue five-year-old Ferni issue of vaping, announced the Balbuena, who was trapped underneath death at a news conference. a southbound subway car on Sept. 23. Her “This vaping is a public health father had jumped onto the tracks on pur- crisis. It is affecting our young pose as a train was approaching, taking people. It has been marketed to the child with him. Although Ferni and Photo courtesy Office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. her dad were both struck by the train, (L-R) JAIRO TORRES, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Antonyo Love young people,” Cuomo told re- her father died instantly, but she miracu- have a moment at a ceremony honoring Torres and Love for their brave efforts in res- porters. The teen was rushed lously survived, remaining pinned. cuing a little girl nearly crushed by a train. to Montefiore Medical Center “On behalf of the 1.4 million Bronx after he became ill, according New Yorkers, I want to say thank you. It is the true meaning of being a hero. They’re happy she is good; she is still alive. Thank all to him. He’s the hero. I was just there to published reports. More than not asking for this attention. They don’t you God for that,” he added. to accompany him, to help him out,” said 100 people across the state have want the spotlight,” Bronx Borough Presi- Torres, a construction worker, went Love of Torres. become ill from vaping, with 21 dent Ruben Diaz Jr., addressing reporters straight to work following the incident, The setting wasn’t as intimate com- seemingly unfazed by what had happened. pared to the next proclamation Torres across the city. The teen is now at a ceremony in Borough Hall on Sept. 25, said. “Being a hero is someone who shows His boss had to call him and tell him, and Love received two days after Diaz the 19th person across the coun- an act of bravery and courage. That is ex- “Jairo, you are a hero, you have to go back Jr.’s event, this time at a ceremony hosted try to have died from a vaping- actly what Jairo did. That is exactly what home. Take the whole week off,” Torres by Councilman Fernando Cabrera, whose related illness. Authorities be- Antonyo did in assisting Jairo.” recalled. Since then, Torres gets stopped district covers Kingsbridge Heights. by strangers near his home simply want- “Most people would have frozen. Some lieve the teen was made sick As most bystanders stood in shock ing to embrace him. “They say, ‘Thank took out their cameras. He took out lit- from vaping cartridges where on the platform, Torres noticed the little girl was still alive and sprang into action. you; thank you. God bless you. You are the erally his heart out especially when he the key ingredient causes the Ferni was about four to five feet into the real hero for the neighborhood,’” said Tor- started hearing the little girl crying out, high in marijuana, according to track, beneath nearly half of an entire res, who lives near the station. ‘Papi! Papi! Daddy! Daddy!’” said Cabrera the New York Post. “And all of subway car length, until Torres jumped Love, a Tennessee native, was practi- of Torres. cally at the right place at the right time. Toward the end of the presentation, this is illegal. All the sale to mi- down and guided her to crawl toward him to safety. He was taking a daily walk along Jerome Councilman Andrew Cohen—whose 11th nors, this is all illegal, but it is “People [were] screaming and crying. Avenue when he overheard the commo- Council District abuts Cabrera’s 14th everywhere. And these compa- Between the train and people screaming, tion from the subway station up above Council District—offered Torres a procla- nies know exactly what they’re I jumped in right away. In my heart I felt and ran upstairs to see what was taking mation, later hugging him. place. “Your actions are an act of faith,” said doing because they market to the baby [was] still alive,” said Torres. “I “I owe this man everything. I’m just at Cohen, “in the face of something so hor- young people. When you are sell- [saw] the baby move her hands. When I got her attention I told her to ‘come to me, a loss for words right now for what I saw, rific what happened on that platform, and ing bubble gum and Scooby Doo come like a puppy.’ She started [crawling] anyways. I suffer from PTSD, so there’s a the darkness that that man must’ve felt to flavor, you know exactly what like a puppy underneath the train. I am so lot on me right now. I don’t know. I owe it the world.” you’re doing. You are targeting young people, which is illegal for cigarette manufacturers by 10 neighborhoods that account for and was previously given a citation Trump Impeachment Forum the way, and some of these vap- approximately 35 percent of un- for disruptive behavior at an Iowa Congressman Adriano Espail- ing companies are owned by to- banked households call the Bronx bus depot in January. lat, a Democrat who represents Nor- bacco companies,” said Cuomo. home, including Bedford Park, Ford- —Jonathan Custodio wood, plans to host a forum on Oct. The State Department of Health ham North, and Norwood, all three 24 at Amalgamated Houses’ Vladeck is now investigating the death. counted as one neighborhood. An Empty Retail Space Hall outlining the impeachment in- The news comes as the state estimated 11.2 percent of city house- Has Doubled quiry process into President Donald banned the sale of e-flavored holds are unbanked while 21.8 per- Between 2007 and 2017, the rate Trump. This is Espaillat’s second cigarettes. cent are underbanked. of empty and vacant storefronts in forum on the impeachment process, —David Cruz —Jonathan Custodio the city has increased by nearly 50 having already held his first one in percent, according to an analysis the Manhattan side of his district Bx. Households Lion Lady at Bronx Zoo released by city Comptroller Scott on Oct. 7. The Democratically con- Most Unbanked Police are looking for Myah Au- Stringer. Online shopping and ris- trolled House of Representatives Bronx households are more try, the woman caught on camera ing commercial rents have been launched an impeachment inquiry likely not to have a bank ac- inside the lion’s den at the Bronx contributing factors, combined last month after a whistleblower re- count or relying on check-cash- Zoo and attempting to draw a lion’s with service-oriented businesses ported Trump had used the power of ing businesses than other New attention. Autry posted the en- replacing traditional brick-and- the presidency to have the president York City boroughs, according counter on Instagram on Sept. 28. mortar stores. Mott Haven and the of Ukraine dig up dirt on potential to a research brief released by The Bronx Zoo was last trespassed have the highest va- Democratic presidential rival and the city Department of Con- in when a tiger mauled an intruder cancy rates, at nearly 10 percent former vice president Joe Biden, and sumer and Worker Protection in 2012. Autry is wanted by police and 15 percent, respectively. his son, Hunter. that used 2017 data. Six of the at the 52nd Precinct for trespassing —Jonathan Custodio —David Cruz 6 • October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News Cleanup of Legionnaires’ Under Way at Tracey Towers, Could Take Weeks By JOSÉ A. GIRALT At a community meeting held “It’s imperative that by the city Department of Health (DOH), residents of 20 W. Mosholu everybody is home or Pkwy. S. were told that the water supply system in their building makes arrangements for has tested positive for the Legion- ella bacteria. us to get in [and do the Although the findings by DOH were announced late last week, testing]. The coopera- this meeting was the first time since then that residents were tion of everybody here able to ask questions in person to Ricky Wong, director of Com- is going to help us move munity Affairs with DOH, about actual remediation steps. “The through this a lot faster.” management has submitted a -- Daniel V. Durante, property short-term plan to disinfect the water supply. And it’s been ap- manager at RY Management. proved,” Wong said. RY Management handles the maintenance at Tracey Towers and after consulting with envi- in advance of the need to enter ronmental experts decided to im- their apartments by management. plement a method known as cop- Daniel V. Durante is the property per-silver ionization to clean their manager at RY Management and is water system. asking for cooperation as the test- The water purification equip- ing continues throughout the 30- ment is scheduled to be installed day period. later this week. Testing by DOH “It’s imperative that everybody starts seven days after the treat- is home or makes arrangements ment process begins and is re- for us to get in [and do the test- tested at the 30-day mark. In a ing],” Durante said. “The coop- best-case scenario, residents will eration of everybody here is going be rid of the building’s bacteria in to help us move through this a lot 45 days. Wong, however, warned faster.” residents that it could take longer. Durante also announced that This purification process the remediation process will stay works by sending the water sup- in place after the building has been ply through bars of copper and deemed clean from the Legionella silver and then using an electri- bacteria. This step goes beyond cal charge to disperse the copper DOH regulations in keeping the and silver ions into the water, water supply clean at the building. eradicating the Legionella bacte- “That’s the building’s prerogative, ria. The copper-silver ionization that’s not at our [DOH] direction,” method has been used for over 25 said Wong. years and is considered by some as The remediation steps are wel- the gold standard. comed by some tenants, but others “We [DOH] are prevented from have organized to hire a lawyer endorsing against or for any spe- and look into possible legal action cific product, service, or method- against RY Management. ology,” said Wong. “But copper As for the four cases of Legion- and silver, the metals, actually naires’ disease, it was announced have natural disinfectant proper- that they have been discharged ties.” from the hospital. Once the purification process Editor’s Note: Tenants with is running, samples will be taken any further concerns can call the from inside the tenants’ apart- DOH Community Affairs Unit at ment. Tenants will receive notice (347) 396-4161. October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News • 7 CRIME FILE By DAVID GREENE Son of Murder Victim to Killer: “Turn Yourself In”

younger Perez said of his father, “He crime unit were patrolling at the NY- to keeping this city safe,” NYPD Chief was a family man, he never got into CHA development, following a recent of Police Terence Monahan said of the problems.” shooting and reports of gang activity young officer, at a news conference the “I hope he turns himself in,” Perez, within the 47th Precinct. night of Mulkeen’s death. “In fact, just Jr. remarked, referring to the shooter, The officer identified as Detec- last night he arrested a man in posses- as he stood down the block from his tive Brian Mulkeen, 33, of Yorktown sion of a gun in the very same precinct.” former home. He continued, “He’s al- Heights, attempted to stop the man for He added, “Tonight is a vivid example ready looking at 25 to life; it’s over for questioning, when a foot chase began of the dangers New York City cops face his life. The more he hides, the worse resulting in a struggle. Backup police every day. And, there’s never a doubt it will be for him when the cops finally officers arrived, with multiple shots that our officers will continue to put it catch him.” accidentally fired at Mulkeen at 12:30 all on the line to keep people safe.” Perez, Sr. and his wife celebrated a.m. on Sept. 29 behind 1129 E. 229th Mulkeen–who was posthumously their 25th wedding anniversary in St. near Laconia Avenue. He was hit promoted to Detective First Grade—is February. He is also survived by his three times. the second police officer killed in the 18-year-old son and 22-year-old daugh- Two partners from his unit and line of duty in 2019, while nine other ter. two additional officers arriving at officers have lost their lives to suicide, An NYPD spokeswoman said the the scene all opened fire, also hitting sparking a campaign by the NYPD to Photo provided by the Perez Family investigation continues. and killing the suspect identified as encourage officers to reach out for help EDGAR PEREZ (PICTURED) holding one Lavance Williams, 27, of Bingham- if they feel despondent. of his grandchildren, was fatally shot near Police Officer Shot Dead ton, N.Y. Officials say Williams was Mulkeen, a graduate of Fordham Bainbridge and Rochambeau avenues on Aug. 25. on probation for drug possession and University’s Gabelli School of Busi- was to face harassment charges in ness in Manhattan, joined the NYPD The son of a man killed outside of Binghamton on Oct. 4. Williams had in January 2013 and had racked up a Norwood church is speaking out for previously served two years in prison 260 arrests, more than half of which the first time--as police continue to for a burglary conviction in Rockland were felony charges. His funeral was hunt for the suspect, five weeks after County in 2012. held in his hometown of Monroe, NY the homicide. “Brian was a great cop. Dedicated on Oct. 4. Edgar Perez, 46, was hosting a late-night baptism party on Aug. 25 around 3:20 a.m. in the basement of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Avenue when a man who had attempted to crash the party ear- lier in the evening shot Perez outside the church. Edgar Perez, Jr., 22, said his family moved out of their home in the days after the killing, but still reside in Norwood. “They haven’t called me or anything. We call them and ask if they caught him or if they knew anything new about the guy and they just say that they’re on his trail,” said Perez, Photo courtesy NYPD Jr., of the investigation. DETECTIVE BRIAN MULKEEN (pic- Perez, Jr. claimed that investiga- tured) was posthumously promoted after tors had identified the gunman two he was killed in the line of duty in a case days after the killing, adding, “Be- of friendly fi re. cause we already knew who the guy was. We weren’t familiar with the guy In Edenwald like family, but he was a friend of a A plainclothes police officer was fa- friend.” He confirmed that the shooter tally shot on Sept. 29 in a tragic case of attempted to gain entry into the party friendly fire. This happened after the after learning his ex-girlfriend had officer was attempting to apprehend crashed it. When he was denied, he a suspect after he refused to stop for later returned, trying to force his way questioning inside Edenwald Houses. in, when he shot the elder Perez. The suspect, who was carrying a 32- Perez, Jr. said his father was a dog caliber pistol, was later shot dead by lover and would often be seen walking police. through the neighborhood with his According to officials, officers own beloved dog named Lucky. The from Patrol Borough Bronx’s anti- Stop Work Orders Issued at 2 of 4 New Norwood Projects 8 • October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News Lift Off! Train Station Approved in MTA Budget By JONATHAN CUSTODIO from a doctor’s appointment. After over a year of petitioning, com- The station sits in a hub of commerce, muters who rely on the #4 train at Mosholu transit, and community resources that in- Parkway can finally expect an elevator to clude Montefiore Medical Center Moses be installed. Campus, North Central Bronx Hospital, But just how long the process or even Tracey Towers, and transfers to multiple when that installation will take place is up bus lines. in the air. Not only is the elevator expected to Under the persistent roar of uptown and provide access for the disabled, but it will downtown service, elected officials gath- also make commuting easier for those who ered under the train station on Sept. 25 to struggle walking up stairs, including par- announce the plan, which is to be funded by ents carrying strollers. the Metropolitan Transportation Author- There is no timeline on when the proj- ity’s (MTA) $51.5 billion capital budget for ect will begin or how long the design and 2020-2024. construction process will take. Fernandez A total of 70 stations in the city are ex- believes the elevator should be placed on pected to receive accessibility improve- the side of the street in front of Tracey Tow- Photo by Jonathan Custodio ments. Though plans are nowhere near ers, which sits below the southbound side (L-R) NORTH CENTRAL Bronx Hospital (NCBH) Executive Director Cristina Contreras, drafted for the Mosholu Parkway elevator, of the train. the station could receive upwards of three State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, District Leader Eric Di- The Coalition for Accessible Subways elevators. nowitz, Tracey Towers Tenants Association president Jean Hill, Assemblyman Jeff Di- at Mosholu Parkway, comprised of elected Dustin Jones, an advocate for the Center nowitz, and Center for Independence of the Disabled New York advocate Dustin Jones officials, community institutions and lo- for Independence of the Disabled, New York at a news conference announcing the MTA’s inclusion of an elevator for the Mosholu cal activists, collected 2,000 signatures (CIDNY) who relies on a wheelchair to get Parkway #4 subway station. and presented them to the MTA board last around, says that he sometimes must hail year. a pricey taxi ride because subway stations “God forbid that public transportation lack elevator access. “On a personal level, I news conference included Assemblyman in this list of recipients,” says Jean Hill, be actually accessible to the entire public,” am happy. We’ve been fighting for this for a Jeff Dinowitz, Assemblywoman Nathalia president of the Tracey Towers Tenants As- says Bailey, who echoed Fernandez’s call year,” he notes, while also maintaining that Fernandez, and State Sen. Jamaal Bailey. sociation. “A lot of us have been in this area for more accessibility to be increased at pressure on the MTA must be maintained North Central Bronx Hospital executive di- for more than 40 years.” more subway stations in the Bronx, spot- because of their past history in fumbling on rector Cristina Contreras also shared her Wen Williams, one of those 40-year resi- lighting the 2 and 5 lines on Allerton Av- capital projects. “We need to push that the excitement for the planned project. dents, is dubious of the project’s comple- enue. “But for today we will celebrate a job MTA has a legal binding statement.” Only 24 percent of stations in all five tion. “They’ve been saying that for years. well done.” Spearheaded by Eric Dinowitz, who boroughs are American Disabilities Act I hate to say it but if we were in downtown The MTA has submitted the Capital worked with Jones in advocating for the -compliant. or in Riverdale, it would have been done,” Program to the Capital Program Review renovation, elected officials present at the “We are so happy that we are included says the retired senior as she returns home Board by in early October. October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News • 9 Cohen: Prospective Five-Two Annex No More By MICHAEL TURAY is a landmark building, which is ex- The proposal to convert the old tremely overcrowded and has over 200 Sam’s Carpeting on police men and women there. When I into an annex for the local 52nd Pre- first moved into this neighborhood cinct has been scrapped, with specula- there were 100, so you know what it tion the property will be converted to must feel like in there when they have some type of housing. a whole shift,” she said at BMCA’s The news comes after Councilman monthly meeting on Oct. 2. Many in at- Andrew Cohen committed $40 million tendance were frustrated with the idea to repair the 52nd Precinct and have of yet another housing unit possibly go- the NYPD possibly lease the former ing up at the site. NEED HELP? carpet store that lies diagonally across Construction for affordable housing from the precinct to serve as an annex. along Webster Avenue has become the We Can Assist With A Great Deal Of Problems: The three-story precinct currently norm since the city approved a massive houses over 200 police officers, and is rezoning for the artery in 2011. In April tMORTGAGE ARREARS overcapacity. 2015, a 122-unit housing property, Bed- tPURCHASE AND SALES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES At the latest Community Board 7 ford Park Manor, located at 2985 Web- meeting on Sep. 25, Cohen confirmed ster Ave. was the first to appear on the From Selling Your Property To Closing that the annex idea will not happen. avenue as a result of a 2011 rezoning. In a phone interview with the Nor- Just a few buildings away at 3084 Web- We Are Here To Help And Work Together To Find A Solution wood News, Cohen shed light on why ster Ave. lies an 11-story affordable res- FREE CONSULTATION the owner of the former carpeting idence that holds 119 units. Despite its store decided to go in another direc- early struggles, the building was com- With An Experienced Real Estate Attorney. tion. “I recently spoke to the owner pleted in October 2018. Both properties about talking to the city. The owner were engineered by the Stagg Group. DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL was discouraged by how long it would The annex was also intended to take. It’s a lengthy project and I think solve the ongoing problem of vehicles he was under some pressure, because illegally parked on Mosholu Parkway 646 303-2850 it was vacant, to come up with some de- near the precinct. Despite the annex velopment so he said he was no longer not panning out, Cohen confirmed interested in pursuing negotiations some good news for those who have with the city,” he said. struggled to park in the area. “I have The two-story building was once a received over the years a number of THE CURTAIN SHOP proposed site for a homeless shelter un- complaints about parking in the Five - & GENERAL STORE SINCE 1976 til protests from concerned parents of Two ... on the sidewalk near Mosholu nearby PS/MS 20 back in 2017 helped Parkway. I made a deal with the Po- terminate those plans. lice Department for about $400,000 to ALL TYPES OF CURTAINS Hopes of being an annex for the redo the parking lot, which will add PERSONALIZED SERVICE precinct’s Italian Renaissance-style maybe as many as 30 spots in that building was on the radar for many, parking lot. Hopefully it’ll get the CUSTOM BLINDS & SHADES including Bedford Mosholu Commu- cars along the parkway more space BY HUNTER DOUGLAS & GRABER nity Association’s (BMCA) president, to park,” he said at the Community Barbara Stronczer. “The 52nd Precinct Board meeting. HOUSEWARE S & YARN SHOWER CURTAINS TABLE LINENS

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Kossuth Playground in Norwood was blasted to the Middle Ages as the Friends of Mosholu Park- Festival land (FOMP) hosted the first-ever Renaissance Festival on Oct. 5. Participants were clad in medieval wear for the family-friendly festi- val that included games, music, and some arts and crafts. FOMP also got some assists from the 52nd Precinct NYPD Explorers, BuildON, Cardinal Spelman High School, and local military veter- ans through the Mission Contin- ues group. Photos by Miriam Qui- nones.

(top left) HEARD OF BOBBING for donuts? It was one of the many games featured at the Re- naissance Festival throughout the afternoon.

(top right) (L-R) FRIENDS OF Mo- sholu Parkland (FOMP) president Elizabeth Quaranta, FOMP mem- ber Aesha Valencia, and FOMP education director Lorita Wilson dress for the occasion as they pause for a picture at the Renais- sance Festival.

(left) LEXI THE LADYBUG checks out this decorative Pump- kin-themed vehicle at the Renais- sance Festival that’s perfect for the occasion.

(right) A HAYSTACK SERVES as an ideal sitting place for these at- tendees at the Renaissance Fes- tival.

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(This issue’s letters are responding tainly never was as flagrant as today secure pensions, quality education, lissa Mark-Viverito, she currently to a letter to the editor published in the seeing adults misbehaving or plainly and complete health care. holds no public office. Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2019 edition entitled breaking the law at Whalen Park. Norwood’s Dennis Walker (Sept. My letter in the same issue deals “Gambling in My Establishment?”) And Mr. Walker, if you want to 26.-Oct. 9 letter to the editor) thinks with the dichotomy between the ide- criticize the city politics or the poli- of New York City politicians who he als preached by Mayor Bill de Bla- Whalen Park Rebuttal ticians or their liberal agendas use believes are not doing their jobs. Rep. sio and his actual record. Ironically, Mr. Dennis Walker should read someone else’s name. I don’t expect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Con- Walker doesn’t even mention the again the article about Whalen Park, an apology from you; but if you do it gress member, so she doesn’t directly mayor or his predecessor, Michael and learn the meaning of words be- again I will take legal action. govern over New York City. Bloomberg. fore using them. I certainly wasn’t in Sheila Sanchez, Norwood I don’t think City Council Speaker His hero mayor is Rudolph Giu- shock. Anyone who knows me would Community activist Corey Johnson’s reforms to avoid liani. The cops who did the work of know that after 17 years of commu- President of the Northwest sending people back to prison for mi- actually reducing crime went from nity activism I don’t get shocked, Bronx Democrats nor parole violations translates into being among the best paid to among I get mad. The reporter chose a dif- President of Friends of the Wil- allowing people to drink in the park. the worst paid during his eight-year ferent word; “shocked” was not the liamsbridge Oval Park Though when that law was enforced, reign. All rank-and-file city workers word he used. Security Director, Friends of it was done so selectively. White peo- lost ground to inflation under Giu- People drinking in the park isn’t Mosholu Parkland ple drinking wine at a free classical liani. new. What is new is the playground, music concert in the park were never As for quality-of-life crime en- and there are rules regulating the Blame the Right People bothered. forcement, there is a large middle presence of adults without children When I think of socialism, I think I think that police being given dis- ground between zealous enforce- in playgrounds and is maddening to of the Scandinavian countries that cretion on how to enforce that law ment of all laws and the total neglect see inebriated males where children have the world’s happiest popula- would be best. Are the people drink- Walker complained about are running or playing, sometimes tions because they have job security, ing harassing people? Richard Warren without any supervision, and cer- well-paying jobs, plenty of time off, As for Johnson’s predecessor, Me- Van Cortlandt Village

faction more equitable. ing an estimated total of 7,000 These spaces will help to undergraduate students the ensure full digital literacy is means to launch innovative not only achieved by the next careers. generation, but will create a However, the need to get more equitable pipeline for our high school students in- students who are not accepted volved and become digitally Opinion into the well-known special- fluent is a cause that cannot ized high schools. be understated. High school is Specialized High Schools and STEM Spaces Without the vision and per- a time filled with anxiety and spective of the working class worries of college admissions, By DIONEL J. THEN 2014, which aims at deliver- of Science and In-Tech Acad- that makes up most of our dis- bringing these issues to the With the hotly contested ing training and education emy among the many public trict and the Bronx commu- forefront is vital to our com- dissolution of the high school opportunities to equip New schools throughout our dis- nity at large, income inequal- munity’s sustainability. So specialized entrance exam for Yorkers with the skills to suc- trict specializing in technol- ity will continue to grow. All in strong solidarity I ask for New York City’s public school ceed in the 21st century job ogy, training and access to pro- the while legislation and fund- support from those who share system’s most coveted seats market and build a talented grams that teach young people ing passed by the City Council these ideals, as together we now waning on the minds and diverse workforce to em- and career changers the es- will continue to fall short of can deliver on progressive and of some elected officials, the power our communities and sentials of technology are still meeting the needs of our com- inclusive enhancement of the need to provide our students strengthen our businesses is needed in our district. munity. next generation of innovators with an entryway to properly well under way, representa- A Workforce1 center and There are further efforts to who will hail from our neigh- prepare them for the jobs of tion of our entire community a tech incubator space that enhance the pipeline such as borhoods. tomorrow are now more press- in the larger tech ecosystem will hire Bronx students and the city’s CUNY 2x Tech cam- Dionel J. Then is a candi- ing than ever. throughout New York City, help encourage innovation paign, which aims at bringing date for the 11th Council Dis- While the New York City especially from the Bronx, is and tech entrepreneurship is new technology professors, ca- trict, which covers Norwood, Tech to Talent Pipeline, an still lagging behind. not only feasible but needed to reer advisers and internships Bedford Park, Riverdale, Field- initiative started back in late With the Bronx High School make career success and satis- to six CUNY campuses, giv- ston, and Woodlawn. G&T October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News • 15 forceINEQUITIES hears strengths and weaknesses of gifted and talented programs

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Early Voting sources include Housing Pres- Early voting is now in effect ervation and Development-led What You’ve Read in for the Nov. 5 election, allowing workshops, housing lottery en- voters to cast their ballots from rollment, homeowner help, evic- Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. Voters tion prevention, SNAP and NYC must already be registered to Rent Freeze services. For more Our Paper? vote. A full list of locations can information, and to RSVP, call be found at https://www.vote. (718) 933-2539. nyc.ny.us/html/voters/early- Voting.shtml. For more infor- Love Your Block mation, call 311. Applications for neighbor- hood improvement grants Financial Empowerment through Citizens Committee Part of the Solution (POTS) for New York City and New will host a series of personal fi- York City Service are now open The Norwood News loves, nance workshops at 2759 Web- to New York City resident-led ster Ave., second floor, at 2 p.m. groups that have a membership on the following dates: starting a roster of 20 or more. Projects budget workshop on Oct. 11; deal- that could be funded include welcomes and encourages ing with debt workshop on Oct. tree stewardship training, tree 25; how credit works on Nov. 8; planting or removal, graffiti re- and banking on emergency sav- moval, bicycle rack installation, ings and connecting food and or a speed bump installation. letters to the editor. finances workshop on Nov. 15. The deadline to apply is Nov. 12. Sessions include free drinks and To learn more and to apply, visit snacks. For more information, nyc.gov/loveyourblock. contact hesteban@potsbronx. org and (718) 220-4892 ext. 135. Cleanup Volunteers Wanted Mayor’s Public The Bedford Mosholu Com- Engagement Unit munity Association seeks vol- The Tenant Support Unit, of- unteers for its park cleanup and fering tenant protection help, beautification event on Oct. 26 will be available in the Bronx from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vol- at various dates and times: the unteers are asked to meet at the Office of State Senator Gustavo Webster Avenue Comfort Sta- Rivera at 2432 Grand Concourse tion on Webster Avenue between from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, East Mosholu Parkway North 22, and 29; Office of Assembly- and South. For more informa- Write To: man Michael Blake, 780 Con- tion, contact the association at course Village West, from 11 [email protected]. David Cruz, a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, 22, and 29; and University Neighbor- Crib Bumper Exchange Editor-in-Chief hood Housing Program at 2715 Parents and caregivers can Bainbridge Ave. from 11 a.m. to dispose of their crib bumper 6 p.m. on Oct. 17. For more infor- pads—known to cause injury Norwood News mation, call 311. to infants or possibly death—in exchange for a baby sleep sack 3400 Reservoir Oval East Book Sale at the Administration for Chil- Sistas & Brothas United and drens Services (ACS) Bronx of- Bronx, NY 10467 Northwest Bronx Community & fice at 2501 Grand Concourse, Clergy Coalition host a book sale fourth floor. It’s recommended at 103 E. 196th St. on the follow- to call the Bronx ACS office at ing days: Thursdays and Fridays (718) 933-1212 ahead of receiv- from 4 to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays ing the sleep sack. For more in- and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. formation, go to www.nyc.gov/ Book genres will range from safesleep. short stories, dramas, fiction, horror, kids’ books, and more. Pre-apprenticeship For more information, call (718) Training Course 584-0515. A free pre-apprenticeship training course for those inter- Bronxtober ested in the construction trade Letters should be 400 words max, and Resource Fest! will be held exclusively for those F r e e r e sou rc e s i n hou si n g a nd identifying as women ages 18 to include writer’s name. Anonymous let- financial services will be held 24 from Oct. 21-25. To apply and on Oct. 19 for University Neigh- for more information, email borhood Housing Program’s Alessandra Eraifej of Nontradi- ters will not be published, but names annual “Bronxtober” Resource tional Employment for Women, Fest at 2751 Grand Concourse at [email protected]. will be withheld upon reasonable from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other re- request. 22 • October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News

Compiled by JUDY NOY EDITOR’S PICK Fall Festival Fun The public is invited to attend the Jerome Gun Hill BID’s 18th annual Fall Festival, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along between East Mosholu Parkway North and East Gun Hill

Road. Events include music, games, arts & crafts, face painting, Photo courtesy Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement District pumpkin patch, vendors, food, and adoptable dogs. For more IT’S THAT TIME of year again! The Jerome Gun Hill Business Improvement Dis- information, call (718) 324-4946. trict’s Fall Festival promises a day of dancing, music, and fun! See Editor’s Pick for more information. Pictured is a couple dancing at the 2017 Fall Festival.

Onstage Amphitheatre, featuring The Doc Ave. between Fordham Road St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Wallace Trio performing fiddling and and East 193rd Street. Event Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance Jerome Ave., holds Free Friday Spin swing. Also scheduled is Spooky includes music, face painting, (BAAD), 2474 Westchester Classes, Fridays in October from 9 Pumpkin Garden, through Oct. 21 healthy treats, on site screenings, Ave., presents 2019 BlakTinX to 10 a.m. Bring a towel and bottle of in the Everett Children’s Adventure surprises, raffles, and more. For Performance Series, a variety water. The center also offers a variety Garden, including scarecrows and more information, visit www. of performances through Nov. of adult and senior programs through fun activities; and Meet Creepy missabbieskids.com. 2, featuring singers, dancers, Dec. 21. For more information or a Creatures, weekends through Oct. musicians and actors. For more detailed listing, call (718) 367-3657. 27 at noon and 2 p.m., at the Clay information and a detailed schedule Family Picnic Pavilions. For more Library Events including cost, call (718) 918-2110. Bronx NYC Parks Department information, call (718) 817-8700. presents free Flag Football Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for for kids ages 9 to 17. Citywide Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. ages 5 to 12: STEM Fridays at 4 Events Championships, Nov 2; and Girls 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family p.m: Oct. 11 and 18. Teens/young Invitational Tournament, Nov. 11. Art Projects: Compost Herbaria, to adults can enjoy: film: Oct. 12 at Holy Nativity Church, 3061 Bainbridge For more information, locations, and create a backyard herbarium with 3 p.m. For more information, call Ave. holds fundraiser Flea Market, details, call (718) 430-1824. flowers and leaves, Oct. 12 and (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www. Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. 13; and The Walking Snag, to outfit nypl.org. Sale items include jewelry, books, NYPD offers Police Officers Roll yourself as a snag (a dead tree) clothing, toys and more. For more Call, for kids ages 2 to 12, at the and cover yourself with fungus and Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., information, call (718) 652-5853. 52nd Precinct, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. other decomposers, followed by a offers for kids: Crafty Fridays at Report in your best police costume parade, Oct. 19 and 20, both in the 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): crafts, Oct. Woodlawn Conservancy holds free for full uniform inspection. Event WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also Oct. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. 11 and 18; Toddler Storytime: Trolley Tour, includes light refreshments, safety scheduled is Vulture Culture: A Live at Woodlawn Cemetery to visit historic (ages 18 to 36 months): stories, tips, fun, and a special appearance Bird Presentation, to observe birds songs, fingerplays and crafts, Oct. gravesites including Sir Miles Davis, by McGruff, the crime dog. of prey, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. in the WH 17 at 11 a.m.; and STEM: Kids Duke Ellington, Celia Cruz and more. House. Grounds admission is free Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): Also scheduled is Italian Heritage NY Botanical Garden presents until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays Oct. 15 and 22 (Light). All ages can Trolley Tour: Oct. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Honey & Harvest Weekend, Oct. all year. For more information and a enjoy: film: “Godzilla: King of the to visit memorials created by Italian 12 to 14, to visit a beehive, try on schedule of events including tours Monsters,” Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. sculptors and carvers; and Walking a beekeeper’s suit and tools, and and walks, call (718) 549-3200. Tours, Oct. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. sample honey; and Dance Along to Adults can enjoy: Knitting Circle: and 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, Live Music, 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m., Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more visit www.WoodlawnTours.org. in the Susan P. and Coley Burke Exhibits information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Museum of Bronx History, Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), offers Street), presents A History of the for ages 5 to 12: film:“Coraline,” Bronx Latino, ongoing. Hours: Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Adults can attend Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Computer Basics at noon: Oct. Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For more 17 and 24. For more information, information, call (718) 881-8900. call (718) 549-5200.

Halloween Event NOTE: Items for consideration may be mailed to our office or sent to Abbie’s Halloween Extravaganza [email protected], Photo courtesy New York Botanical Garden Street Fair & Block Event and should be received by Oct.14 SAMPLE SOME HONEY and other recipes at the New York Botanical Garden’s will take place Oct. 31 from 11 for the next publication date of Honey & Harvest Weekend, a sweet event (more details can be found in the Events a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2553 Decatur section). Oct. 24. October 10-23, 2019 • Norwood News • 23 Norwood’s Traffic Nightmare (Again)

(continued from page 1) they are in terrible conditions. This is and Jerome Avenue by the Woodlawn going to be bad for my commute and #4 station (Jerome and Bainbridge av- those around the area,” she said. enues intersect at that point), the city One resident reading a newspaper will temporarily convert the two-way just across from Children’s Hospital at street into a one-way as crews with the Montefiore at the intersection of Bain- city Department of Design and Con- bridge Avenue and East Gun Hill Road struction (DDC) will replace old trunk who took the upcoming construction water mains, a project that’s extended in stride, said, “Something needs to be toward north toward the Major Deegan done” on the construction. “Let it be Expressway junction. done,” he said. Work on this project would’ve been The first phase of the project re- completed in November, but construc- sulted in a commuting nightmare for tion crews with EIC Associates, Inc., drivers as they were forced to take the a New Jersey-based contractor, were left onto East Gun Hill Road from Bain- hamstrung by Con Edison, which took bridge Avenue if they were looking to a lot longer to remove its utilities. head north towards the Major Deegan Allan Drury, a spokesman for Con Expressway. They were diverted to a Edison, said the holdup stemmed from single lane on Jerome Avenue, where the city not releasing permits to relo- getting to the expressway from there cate the utility’s electrical equipment would often take about 30 minutes found below the area under construc- given the number of buses that stopped tion. “The permits to perform that in front of the Woodlawn #4 subway work were previously held by the city’s station, impeding traffic. contractor. That contractor stopped Community Board 7, which cov- work in the area in question in late ers Norwood, was alerted to the 2017,” said Drury. “The contractor later changes and told once again that the returned to the area referenced, but eastbound Bx16, northbound Bx34, only to work on the city’s underground northbound Bx10, and BxM4 buses equipment, not Con Edison electrical will also be rerouted to East Gun Hill equipment.” Road instead of heading north on This new disruption also includes Bainbridge Avenue from East Gun the temporary removal of two bus stops Hill Road. Temporary bus stops will and dozens of parking spots. Work on be set up on Jerome Avenue and East the project was expected to begin Oct. 212th Street and Jerome and Bain- 7, according to a traffic message board bridge avenues while work gets un- at the foot of the Bainbridge and Je- der way. rome avenue intersection, but no con- DDC has overseen the estimated struction was visible. $45 million project since it began in A spokesperson for DDC said the 2016 as a way of replacing century-old agency is still “coordinating with DOT sewer pipes connected to the Croton and MTA to reroute buses before any Water Filtration Plan, which reen- FREE GIFT lane closures go into effect. We will re- tered service in 2015. EIC Associates, (while supplies last) sume work on Bainbridge Avenue be- Inc. was chosen for the contract that To new customers who enroll in our tween East Gun Hill Road and Jerome was executed in 2015. LOYALTY PROGRAM and bring this Ad Avenue in late October/early Novem- The project is expected to be com- ber.” pleted by late summer 2020. A crossing guard, meantime, ad- CB7 members were at least satis- mitted getting around is “going to be fied with the advance warnings, hav- tough.” “This area has a lot of hospitals ing received them as early as June. and those transporting the elderly/dis- At the latest Community Board 7 abled will also be affected. If you come Traffic & Transportation Commit- here around 4:30 to 5 p.m., you’ll see tee, which holds oversight over mat- how bad it gets. I live on Steuben Av- ters relating to roads, streets, and enue and I can hear the traffic build modes of transit, Edgar Ramos, the $6 GENERICS = 30 DAY SUPPLY* up. 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