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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO boot and ticket operation for planned, she said. Aggressive NYPD parking the illegally parked trucks to “We are going to keep doing enforcement should relieve rectify the situation, said the it until they get the message,” Bruckner Boulevard of ille- precinct commanding ofﬁ cer, said Raia, adding “We are go- gally stored commercial ve- Deputy Inspector Danielle ing to do it as many times as hicles. Raia. we have to.” A stretch of Bruckner Bou- Raia said that Councilman A total of 14 summonses levard between Middletown James Vacca told her he had were issued to 12 different ve- Road and Wilkinson Avenue received complaints, and that hicles for Commercial Over- that runs parallel to Pelham the precinct secured a heavy- night Parking, with two trac- Bay Park has become a vir- duty tow truck for an opera- tor trailer trucks towed to a tual truck stop for 18-wheelers tion on Saturday, February pound on February 11, accord- and other oversized vehicles 11. ing to information supplied by recently, according sources. A second action was car- Vacca’s ofﬁ ce. The 45th Precinct has ried out on Sunday, Febru- Additionally, a white mounted an aggressive tow, ary 19, and another is being Continued on Page 67 Bronx Zoo closeup on Animal Planet

BY ARTHUR CUSANO care for the park’s thousands crocodiles, which make an ap- The location of a special of animal residents. pearance in the new program advanced screening for cable It debuted Saturday, Febru- along with their extremely network Animal Planet’s new- ary 18 at 10 p.m. cautious handlers. est series was literally an ani- Prior to the Thursday, Feb- As ring-tailed lemurs scur- Grins And Roses mal house. ruary 16 evening screening, ried about their own arid ex- Bronxites felt the love while celebrating Fort Schuyler Presbyte- The new series, ‘The Zoo,’ the indoor Madagascar exhibit, Bronx Zoo general cura- rian Church’s annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, Feb- was fi lmed at the Bronx Zoo hibit was open to members of tor Pat Thomas said the idea ruary 18 at 2950 Dewey Avenue. Olivia fl ashed a smile as beautiful over the course of several the press to interview repre- for the show was to give the as her centerpiece rose. See more photos next week. months last year in conjunc- sentatives from Animal Planet public a better idea of what tion with the zoo and its staff, and the zoo itself. zoos actually do. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co and gives a behind the scenes They were also treated to a Zoos do not just exist for view of the daily work done to feeding of a pair of large Nile Continued on Page 67

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BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN Navi, CEO of Colonial Construction A new set of homes will be built on and Development, who is currently de- the last vacant parcel along Miles Av- veloping the property. enue. “These particular homes, which are The construction of 5 two-family very similar to the quality you would homes is underway between Robin- find in Manhattan, will provide high son and Davis avenues that will be- quality living for the families who will come 2626-2634 Miles Avenue, located- call this development their home in the directly across from Ferry Point Park future,” he added. MM CO UNI and Donald Trump’s new golf course, Navi added that families who live on NG TY TI B Trump Golf Links. the second floor of these townhouses A A R N Four of the detached brick homes will have great views of Trump Golf B K E I will feature over 2,500 suare-feet of res- Links at Ferry Point Park, which was L N E G idential space, and the fifth detached completed in May 2015. 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Community Board 10 did not com- Each home will include luxury ment on the new homes, saying that granite kitchens and hot water base- they had not heard anything negative board heating, while each ground floor about the development. unit will include a basement and back- The only deterrent that may push yard space. potential tenants away is the possibil- The 3 bedroom over 3 bedroom ity of alternate side parking in the near homes will also be located within walk- future. ing distance of the Bx42 stop at Hard- Last month, NYC Department of ing and Emerson avenues. Park & Recreation and NYC Depart- The property, which was previously ment of Sanitation submitted a request a filled in marshland/swamp-like va- to Community Board 10 to implement cant lot, will soon see a new row of fam- alternate side parking and street clean- ily homes similar to the ones located on ing on Miles Avenue between Balcolm Emerson and Hosmer avenues and Hos- and Emerson avenues as well as Emer- APY is Annual Percentage Yield, CD is Certificates of Deposit and IRA is Individual Retirement Account. The APY is accurate as of February 1, 2017. To qualify for the promotions, $2,500.00 minimum mer and Robinson avenues on Miles son Avenue between Miles and Schurz balance is required to open the account and obtain the APY. $245,000.00 maximum amount is Avenue, which were constructed in the Avenue, that run alongside the eastern allowed per account at account opening. Fees may reduce earnings. Early withdrawal fees may apply. 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 5 Anthony Riveccio (left), president of the Northwest Bronx Democrats, talks with Shawn Brede of City Planning (c) about the possiblity of downzoning Mosholu Parkway. Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie CB7, City Planning discuss downzoning Mosholu Pkwy.

BY ROBERT CHRISTIE adds to the character of the neigh- Residents supporting the downzon- borhood and creates a sort of ‘hodge- ing of Mosholu Parkway got the chance podge’ of buildings. to present their arguments to the NYC Cohen however cautioned that de- Department of City Planning. velopers are replacing smaller homes Shawn Brede, the deputy direc- with larger structures. tor of the City Planning offi ce for the “The contextual zoning in this area Bronx, listened on Wednesday, Febru- would be a mix and we don’t have that ary 15 to resident’s concerns of having and we would like city planning to help too many tall buildings along Mosholu us come up with a way to preserve that Parkway. mix,” he added. Supporters of downzoning Mosholu Walker-Santiago echoed Cohen’s Parkway have been campaigning for sentiments, comparing Mosholu Park- City Planning to downzone Mosholu to way to children’s building blocks. an R-5 zone, which allows buildings as She said, “If you have blocks as a tall as six stores. little child and you’re playing in your Anthony Riveccio, president of the room, do you want every building to Northwest Bronx Democrats, has con- look the same? No!” tended that if city planning would look “You put a red building, a white at Mosholu as an east to west corridor, building, a brown building and their they could zone the entire parkway as different sizes,” she added. “That’s one zone. what makes it fun.” As currently constituted, Mosholu She added that when she walks out- is viewed as a north to south corri- side her house now, the sun is blocked dor and is split between an R-7 and R-8 by a building across the street. zone, which permit greater density. Walker-Santiago also said the com- “When looking at Mosholu Park- munity members may be willing to way from Webster Avenue to Jerome compromise with city planning by sup- Avenue,” said Brede, “I look at it as a porting an upzoning in one area along north/south corridor.” Mosholu Parkway to get a downzoning He added that the reason Mosholu in another area. has two different zones dates back to a Currently, CB 7 is conducting a 19 61 zoni ng pl a n t hat encou raged dense study to see if they can downzone only housing on the Grand Concourse. the Bedford Park and Kingsbridge Brede said during that time, as the Heights neighborhoods. concourse grew, the zoning moved up In past discussions between CB 7 to an R-8 to accommodate the growing and residents, CB 7 members have said population. they would focus on the Bedford Park/ Residents at the meeting said they Kingsbridge Heights study fi rst before were worried about developer’s com- moving on to the entire parkway. ing into the neighborhood and putting Brede said the best way to go about up taller buildings that would affect the rezoning may be to compromise as the area’s character. both Cohen and Walker-Santiago sug- Both Adaline Walker-Santiago, gested. chair of CB 7, and Councilmember Joe Marvilli, a spokesman for the Andy Cohen contended that Mosholu Department of City Planning, said, should have a nice mix of tall and short “We are open and willing to have fur- buildings along the parkway. ther conversations with the board to Cohen said that having slightly further understand their request and taller buildings on the corner of blocks to address planning concerns for the that are fi lled with smaller houses area”. 6 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS SPECIAL ELECTION SEMINARS You can enroll in a plan all year round!

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For an appointment, please call 646-664-9400 Only ﬁ rst 130 will be served Charly Bivona, playing Hero and Cameron Blair as Claudio in Red Monkey Theater Group’s production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing that will soon visit Monsignor Scanlan High School. Photo courtesy of Red Monkey Theater Group SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Msgr. Scanlan to present 1666 Bathgate Avenue Bronx, NY 10457 Much Ado About Nothing $% "&'%( #"& !# % !!' BY PATRICK ROCCHIO Louttit said that many of the stu- Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About dents are currently studying the play Nothing’ is coming to Monsignor as part of their English Literature Scanlan for a scholarship fundraiser. curriculum, and Longarino said that +70*-7:@897/.:276*4.:-.265209*,26 The high school will host a Red an alum has already donated tickets Monkey Theater Group production of for some students to attend. ,76.?8.92.6,2*4.*@<-*96,76:<:742,2;<- the play on Sunday, March 26. Alumni donations are also the Red This rendition of the play is set in Monkey Theater Group’s cost for the Minimum requirements to apply: Italy at the close of World War II. travelling performance, said Longa- . )7<*9.@.*9:7/*0.7974-.9 The production is a fundraiser for rino. the school’s Sr. Mary Richard Schol- ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is con- ) 7<1*=.42=.-26;1.(62;.-&;*;.:*:*09..6,*9-174-.9 arship, which helps students in finan- sidered one of ‘the Bard’s’ greatest 8.95*6.6;9.:2-.6;/79B=.@.*9:79;19..@.*9:2/5*992.- cial need pay tuition, said Bob Louttit, comedies. a Monsignor Scanlan board of direc- The choice to give the play a mod- ;7*6-42=260>2;1;1.:*5.( & ,2;2A.6 :87<:. tors member. ern setting makes it more accessible Tickets will be $20 for adults, $15 to audiences, said the play’s director What to bring: for seniors and $10 for students with a and Red Monkey artistic director Tal 2 p.m. showtime at the school’s Silver- Aviezar. 9..6,*9-*6-*448*::879;:<:.-26;1.4*:;B=.@.*9: berg Field House. When Shakespearian plays are 75. :,1774 [email protected];12:;79@/79;1.4*:;B=.@.*9: Tickets can be purchased at the set in modern times audiences see door or in advance. things that are familiar to them, he 79;19..@.*9:2/5*992.-;7*( & ,2;2A.6 “All are invited to attend,” said explained. 124-9.6:26/795*;276-*;.7/+29;1 *--9.::.: Karen Genneralli, the school’s devel- “Much Ado About Nothing was opment director, adding the entire originally a play set at the end of a !*92;*412:;79@26/795*;276*+7<;@7<98*:;:87<:.: community is invited. civil war, and for us setting it in Italy The recently established scholar- at the end of World War II made sense .9;2B,*;.7/-2:87:2;276 !'4.;;.9/79*6@*99.:;: ship has already helped to partially for a variety of reasons,” said Aviezar. ;2,3.;:*6-,2;*;276: pay the tuition of a Scanlan student, “It is an Elizabethan-era play, but said Louttit. so much of it does fit very well into Applicants must pay a $725 ﬁ ling fee to USCIS unless they It is named after a principal of St. that mid-century period of change,” qualify for a fee waiver. Please do not bring cash or money Helena Business High School, a pre- said the director, adding it allowed for cursor to the present day school, he the use of a lot of big band and swing orders to the event. said. music from that era. The schools boosters were discuss- Nevertheless the language will be 79*6*88726;5.6; 84.*:.,*44 ing fundraising ideas when alumna Shakespeare’s, and “the audience will !79.26/795*;276*;,<6@ .-< ,2;2A.6:12867> Ida Longarino, a community the- hear the verse and the poetry that ater veteran, mentioned the College makes the play great,” he said. of Mount St. Vincent-based Red Mon- The running time will be about key Theater Group’s touring perfor- 90 minutes, an abridged version with mance. nine actors and some actors playing “We found out that they were do- multiple roles, he said. Currently, an ing a Shakespeare play, an updated intermission is planned. version of ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ To purchase tickets in advance and we thought it would be appropri- visit the high school’s website at www. ate for a high school fundraiser,” said scanlanhs.edu and click on ‘alumni Louttit. events.’ 8 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR Planned Service Changes BD

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DOT FTA for $6 billion in foru- cally sensible policy. Bag tax mula and potentially $1 to $2 Uncle Bill As part of the Right to sacked billion more in discretionary will be missed Counsel Coalition, we fought competitive funding to sup- for this issue because we port the MTA’s $29 billion 2015 know that preventing illegal Founded in 1981 by Dear editor, - 2019 Five Year Capital Pro- Dear editor,, evictions will help our mem- Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi Doing the bidding of the gram. She makes an excellent I was touched by Gene De- bers and all New Yorkers. CEO plastic bag imdustry, the state advocate for USDOT FTA for- Francis’ write up of my Uncle The cards have been Les Goodstein legislature interfered and mula and potentially billions Bill. stacked against tenants, PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER blocked the city 5 cent bag fee more in future federal discre- Bill and I have known many of whom have lived in Jennifer Goodstein under a false argumrnt that tionary dollars. each other since before I was danger of eviction because BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero it was a tax on the poor. Mil- The MTA could not fi nd a born, and I will miss him very while 90% of landlords have EDITOR lions of taxpapers’ monies are better permanent leader. She much. legal representation in hous- John Collazzi used to unclog sewers. In ad- has the experience to hit the Thank you, ing court, only 30% of ten- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER dition all the marine life and ground running on behalf of Marilyn Gilbert ants do. The Right to Counsel Patrick Rocchio birds that die from ingesting commuters and taxpayers. Coalition estimated that half REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR Rob Wirsing plastic bags. The state’s inter- Larry Penner of all evictions in NYC could Leveling REPORTERS ference is morally and fi nan- be prevented with the help of Arthur Cusano cially irresponsible. And they Extreme the field a lawyer. Robert Christie offered no alternatives. The mayor and council ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Roxanne Delgado Dear editor, must still fi nalize the details Leonard Vigliotti vetting Donna Marzi Low-income tenants will of legislation, but when the PRODUCTION Hits ground Dear editor, get lawyers in housing court Right to Counsel law is en- Mauro DeLuca How ironic. President Don- to help them fi ght unfair acted, it will level the playing running ald Trump favors something evictions under an agree- fi eld for tenants in housing called ‘extreme vetting’ for ment Mayor de Blasio has court, creating a fairer New Dear editor, immigrants, who are already reached with the City Coun- York and saving millions in Following in the footsteps subjected to extensive back- cil. This is a huge win for the taxpayer dollars in the pro- Subscribing Community Groups of previous MTA president ground checks, but his Repub- city’s renters, particularly cess by keeping people out • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association Tom Prendergast, Veronique lican allies won’t allow the from neighborhoods like Pel- of the expensive shelter sys- • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. ‘Ronnie’ Hakim is an excel- full vetting and investigation ham Parkway, Bedford Park, tem. • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association lent choice as interim execu- of those nominated for Cabi- and Grand Concourse. AARP Chris Widelo • Ferry Point Community Advocates tive director. She is an even net positions. New York is proud to have AARP New York • Chippewa Democratic Club • Throggs Neck Merchants Association better one to serve as the next Pasqual Pelosi fought for this fair and fi s- Associate State Director • Bronx Chamber of Commerce permanent MTA president. • Korony American Legion Post 253 As current New York City • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association Transit president, she runs • Country Club Civic Association the nations largest bus and • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association subway system. This positions • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement her head and shoulder above Organization any potential rival to be the • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. ideal candidate for running • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance the nation’s largest public • Chester Civic Improvement Association transit system -- the Metropol- • Bronx Chamber of Commerce itan Transportation Author- • Liberty Democratic Association Display Advertising Rates & Deadlines: A copy ity. of The Bronx Times Reporter Advertising Rates Previously, she served as is available on request. Display deadline is the Friday prior to publication. Camera ready copy Special Counsel at NYC Tran- deadline is the Monday preceding publication. Classifi ed Deadlines: To place a Classifi ed Ad call sit as well as executive vice (718) 260-2555 or email classifi [email protected]. Deadline: 3 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. president and president. 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Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce Leptospirosis cluster kills one, sickens 2

BY ROBERT WIRSING Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease Elected offi cials and Grand Con- spread by animal urine and is rarely course residents are demanding spread through human contact. change after a rare bacterial disease It can enter through the eyes, nose, claimed a person’s life. mouth, wounds or cuts in the skin. According to Health Commis- Sickness occurs between two days to sioner Dr. Mary Bassett, the NYC De- four weeks after exposure with symp- partment of Health and Mental Hy- toms including a mild illness with fe- giene identifi ed three leptospirosis ver, headache, chills, muscle aches, cases on one block of the Grand Con- vomiting or diarrhea. course. Those infected rarely develop a life- One patient diagnosed in Decem- threatening illness affecting their kid- ber has died while the others, one of neys and liver. whom is a 750 Grand Concourse ten- Leptospirosis is treatable with anti- ant, have recovered. biotics. On Monday, February 13, DOHMH Dogs can contract leptospirosis and confi rmed the third case at 750 Grand may experience fatigue, loss of appetite Concourse and immediately baited its and vomiting. basement. “Seven-fi fty Grand Concourse has The remaining cases occurred in long been regarded as one of the worst non-residents who spent signifi cant buildings in the city, with nearly time on the block but not inside the 1,500 complaints of all kinds, includ- building. ing rodents, with many unresolved,” DOHMH issued a health alert to expressed Borough President Ruben healthcare providers and informed Diaz, Jr. tenants of the cluster by distributing “Ved Parkash bears responsibility informative bilingual letters. for this tragedy and must be held ac- Tenants were provided protec- countable,” said Public Advocate Leti- tive rubber gloves and masks to wear tia James. when entering the building’s base- Senator Gustavo Rivera wrote to ment. DOHMH and HPD asking they launch DOHMH briefed the NYC Depart- a full investigation of Parkash’s build- ment of Buildings, NYC Housing Pres- ings and implement a plan addressing ervation and Development and local infestations at his properties. elected offi cials of the situation. HPD said as of Tuesday, February DOB vacated eight illegal single 21 there are 109 open violations at 750 room occupancy units in the base- Grand Concourse with 19 Class A non- ment while the American Red Cross hazardous violations, 77 Class B haz- offered tenants relocation assistance. ardous violations and 12 Class C imme- The vacate orders were issued for il- diately hazardous violations. legal subdivisions and lack of second- Parkash was ranked ‘number one’ ary egress unrelated to the infestation. on the public advocate’s ‘100 Worst DOHMH, HPD and DOB are working Landlords in New York City’ in 2015 for with landlord, Ved Parkash, to remedi- accumulating 2,369 violations in 11 of ate rodent infestations, remove debris, his 43 buildings. Parkash owns approx- clean, seal cracks and holes, extermi- imately 40 buildings in the Bronx. nating and setting traps. He dropped to fi fth place on last Joint inspections of 750 Grand Con- year’s list for 257 units in four build- course and neighboring buildings will ings with 992 HPD violations and 28 be conducted by DOHMH. DOB violations. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 13 Bronx renewal schools protest possible closing

BY ARTHUR CUSANO bridge, may be merged with another Students at a Morrisania middle school at the same location. school facing closure held a march at “Parents are upset that the class- the end of the school day last week hop- rooms they are in right now are proba- ing to draw attention to what they say bly going to end up belonging to a char- is unfair targeting by the NYC Depart- ter school on the same fl oor,” Donohue ment of Education. said. J.H.S. 145 Academy For Creative “I think they fi nd it upsetting that Education and the Arts, also known as there is uncertainty, that they don’t the Arturo Toscanini school after the know where their sixth or seventh Students at M.S. 145 in Morrisania held up signs protesting the possible closing of their famed Italian composer, is among nine grader will be next year, and to know schools citywide in the renewal school the very rooms that they are sitting school. The school has a very high population of ELL students. program that will either be shuttered in this year will be given to someone Community News Group/Arthur Cusano or merge with other schools after fail- else next year is upsetting to them, ”he ing to meet benchmark goals assigned added. schools, that solution isn’t as simple as gotten the support it needs for its 290 in 2014. That charter school is Success it would seem. students. English teacher James Donohue Academy Bronx 3 Upper, one of a grow- Parents would have to apply to the She said parents believe the school said prior to the Thursday, February 16 ing number of charter schools founded schools and wait for the principals to is being targeted to benefi t the neigh- march the students themselves wanted by Eva Moskowitz that dot the city. admit them if they meet the admis- boring charter school. to do something to draw attention to While that school also educates mid- sions criteria, which could be a diffi - Lois cited the fact that the school their plight ahead of the fi rst joint pub- dle school aged children, none of MS 145’s cult task for many of the special needs does not have an English language lic hearing scheduled for March 6. The students can be admitted to the school students. learner teacher for its large ELL pop- vote on whether to close the school will due to strict rules against admitting stu- The DOS has told parents they ulation, despite statements to the con- be held March 22. dents over the fourth grade level. will work closely with families of stu- trary on the school webpage. Two other Bronx renewal schools, Two other middle schools in the re- dents from the closing and contracting “If we can do this with so little, Leadership Institute in Claremont Vil- newal school program call the large schools to fi nd a higher-performing imagine what we could do with more,” lage, Monroe Academy for Visual Arts building at 1000 Teller Avenue home: school that meet their needs. she said. How can they expect us to run and Design in Soundview, both high X.S. 328 New Millennium Business But Parent Association president a race without giving us the tools we schools, are also facing possible clo- Academy and X 325 Urban Science Annagine Lois said despite having need to get to the fi nish line?” sure. Academy. improved test scores and registration “They say our school is failing, but I Another school, the Young Scholars While one solution would be to ad- rates higher than other community think the Department of Education has Academy middle school in Willams- mit MS 145 students into those two schools at the site, the school has not failed us,” she said.

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE dents of the city’s School Dis- tion teachers at the school are Education took center stage trict 10 are still having issues. stretched thin. during Mayor de Blasio’s Tues- Elizabeth Thompson, Dinowitz said his students day, February 22 Northwest president of the Kingsbridge - who deal with many issues Bronx Town Hall at In-Tech Heights Neighborhood Im- including homelessness and Academy in Kingsbridge. provement Association, asked mental health problems - need De Blasio fi elded questions the mayor how he would help more mental health support. on overcrowding and special with overcrowding in schools He also pointed out that education. within District 10. while the mayor has imple- The mayor began the eve- Thompson pointed specifi - mented programs for younger ning by touting some of his cally to schools such as P.S. students ... there aren’t much successes since taking offi ce 307, P.S. 86, P.S. 340 and the programs for older, special-ed including Universal Pre-K Walton High School Campus. students. and the rate of graduation for De Blasio said Lorraine He also spoke to Grillo’s high school students. Grillo, president of the city’s point that the School of Music - According to de Blasio, school construction authority, which sits on the Walton High there are now more than has been planning for a long School Campus - may not be at 70,000 preschoolers enrolled time to add seats to the district. full capacity. in Universal Pre-k, compared “We want to work closely “There are certainly not to the 20,000 that were in pre-K with the elected offi cials to enough staff members to sup- when he took offi ce. fi nd the appropriate locations port these students in the way DeBlasio also said 72.6 per- and we need help nailing they need to be supported,” cent of students a re g raduati ng down those locations,” said de said Dinowitz. from high school - the highest Blasio. Mayor de Blasio speaks to northwest Bronx residents during a February In response de Blasio rate in city history - while add- “Right now in District 10 21 town hall meeting in Kingsbridge. Photo Courtesy of Robert Christie pointed to NYC Well, the city’s ing that the dropout rate had there is funding for 456 new mental health support system dropped to 8 percent - the low- seats that we’d love to create to which any person suffering est rate in city history. in the areas of overcrowding,” elementary schools and mid- we’d love for you to identify from mental health issues can He added that 15 years ago Grillo said following de Bla- dle schools Thompson men- sites and we’d love to explore call and receive help. the rate of graduation was un- sio. tioned are overcrowded but and investigate anything you In addition, de Blasio said der 50 percent. She reiterated that the city said Walton High School has give us.” the school’s are working their “That’s how quickly we’re fi rst has to fi nd the proper not reached full capacity. Eric Dinowitz, a special way up through the grade lev- moving in this city,” he added. buildings in which they can “What we hope you do is education teacher at Selia els to make sure each teacher Despite victories for the de place the seats. give us help,” said Grillo. “You Cruz Bronx High School of is receiving mental health Blasio administration, resi- Grillo also agreed that the guys are on the ground and Music, said the special educa- support training. As Seen On BRONX PIZZA WEEK http://bronx.news12.com/multimedia/video-bronx-residents-celebrate- KIPFLI national-pizza-week-1.12947803 ;

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 19 Arrest made in Our Perspective For Working People, connection to TN Progress and Resistance burglary pattern By Stuart Appelbaum, President Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, UFCW BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN An arrest was recently made in connection to last month’s burglary orkers at three Babeland stores in New York City - pattern in Throggs Neck. a mission-driven, queer-owned sex toy boutique – On Wednesday, February 8, 23- W year white male, Kiran McClain, was have made history by ratifying their first union contract after organizing with the RWDSU last year. Workers arrested after being connected to at least three burglaries in Throggs will receive general wage Neck in three weeks, along with increases and adjustments, We will fight any attempts to other crime-related incidents over as well as signing bonuses marginalize working people. the past two years. The fi rst of the three incidents oc- and post-probationary curred just before 1 a.m. on Friday, wage increases. Most significantly, it’s the first union January 13, when McClain allegedly contract that includes added safety and security trainings attempted to enter Euro Products, lo- and protocols to protect Babeland’s predominately LGBTQ cated at 3200 Schley Avenue. According to a police report, Mc- and women workforce in this highly emotionally intimate Clain used bolt cutters in an attempt industry. to gain entry into the store’s base- It’s a contract that shows the value of unions, and how ment through the cellar door. He eventually fl ed the scene after an un- union contracts can help workers in any industry and any successful attempt. workplace. Babeland workers have unique, job-specific The second incident took place concerns, and by winning a voice and the power that comes less than a half an hour later, when with it they were able to win a contract that will significantly McClain allegedly broke into the Sil- ver Beach Deli, 4 Plaza Place. After improve their jobs and their work lives. And, it will help breaking the side window, he entered McClain was arrested on Wednesday, Febru- protect them in the workplace, which was one of the driving the commercial establishment and ary 8 in connection to a burgery spree. reasons behind their desire removed $1,100 in cash before leav- Photo courtesy of DCPI ing the scene, police claim. In the era of Trump, it’s to organize. significant that these workers In the era of Trump, “It is clear that this individual proved the power we can all with those who have was very good at what he did - but win when we stand together. traditionally been It is clear that this it was bound to catch up with him sooner or later,” said Bob Bider, the marginalized by society individual was very good 45th Precinct Community Council facing uncertain times and an increasingly hostile at what he did - but it president, who said that McClain and environment, it’s significant that these workers proved the his actions were brought up at a re- was bound to catch up cent community council meeting. power we can all win when we stand together. It’s significant According to Euro Products’ own- because we all deserve to be treated with dignity, justice and with him sooner or later. ers, McClain’s mom reached out to respect. Working men and women – regardless of race, the establishment two years ago, Bob Bieder sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status – pleading with them to give her son an employment opportunity. Kiran refuse to recede back into the shadows, or succumb to the A surveillance video, which was was employed at the business for only fear being stoked by our current presidential leadership. released by the NYPD, shows Mc- three days, when its surveillance We will fight any attempts to marginalize working people. Clain taking money from the deli camera caught him in suspicious be- that Friday morning. havior. The video was shared with We see it in victories like those at Babeland, and we see it in Less than three weeks later, on 45th Precinct detectives the follow- the emphatic rejection of Andrew Puzder, who would have Monday, January 30, McClain en- ing morning. been the most anti-worker Labor Secretary we have ever tered the Bronxonia Yacht Club at Following the incident, Kiran was known. Even in difficult times, there is 518 Ellsworth Avenue, also during relieved of his duties but the stores’ the early hours of the morning. After owners did not fi le a police report - as power in unity. Across America, people alllegedly breaking through a win- Euro Products did not want to ruin are fighting back, and we in the labor dow, he removed the register, which the young man’s future because of movement are proud to be an integral contained approximately $50. one incident. part of it. McClain was arrested just over Multiple sources confi rm that a week later on the Throgs Neck these occurances have been taking Expressway service road. He was place in the area sporadically over charged with criminal intent involv- the last two years. ing damaged property, grand larceny After this most recent incident at www.rwdsu.org involving criminal possession of sto- Euro Products, the Bronx DA’s offi ce len property over $1,000 and petty issued a 3-year order of protection to larceny involving criminal posses- keep McClain away from the estab- sion of stolen property.. lishment.. 20 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR The Wicked Wolf Restaurant & Bar 4029 East Tremont AVENUEs 0

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE In New York, it is illegal to “Now I can be booked every- Eventhough the relation- rent an apartment to a tenant day for a month if I wanted,” ship between Airbnb hosts for less than 30-days. she said. and elected offi cials is still not A bill in early 2016, that Tejeda also discussed the totally harmonious, Airbnb is was signed into law in Octo- reason so many people select thriving in the Bronx. ber, imposes $7,500 fi nes on the Bronx as a destination to According to a Wednes- landlord’s if they violate the stay. day, February 15 press release law. “I think people want to see from the home sharing com- Airbnb hosts feel the fi ne different kinds of culture,” pany, 22,000 tourists stayed in structure is not large enough said Tejeda. “In Manhattan the Bronx through Airbnb in to discourage landlords from and Brooklyn I think you get 2016, which is up 107 percent - breaking the law. a lot of the same thing.” or approximately 11,000 - from After battling in court over In addition, she said the 2015. the law, Airbnb and the city Bronx offers great tourist Monetarily, earnings for were able to reach a settle- spots such as Yankee Sta- Airbnb hosts rose 75 percent ment on December 2, 2016 in dium, the Bronx Zoo and the from $2 million in 2015 to 2016 which, according to an Airbnb Botanical Garden. in the amount of $3.5 million. representative, the two sides However, she adds, if peo- Airbnb’s growth in the agreed to “work cooperatively ple want to visit some of the Bronx comes at a time of con- on ways to address New York more common city attrac- troversy surrounding home- City’s permanent housing tions - such as Times Square sharing. shortage, including through - the Bronx is a very conve- In 2016, homesharing sup- host compliance with Airbnb’s nient location. porters were fi ghting elected One Host, One Home policy.” Tejeda said if Bronx res- offi cials in NY who were try- According to the settle- idents are thinking about ing to ensure landlords were ment, if a host violates the law, joining Airbnb they should not illegally renting out their the city would charge them as dip their feet in the water. properties through companies an individual violator, with no Airbnb Logo. Photo Courtesy of Airbnb “I always say ‘just give it such as Airbnb. repercussions against Airbnb. a try one time,’” she said. Senator Jeff Klein and other Airbnb hosts share their In addition, she said pro- electeds were afraid that land- homes in large part to supple- “It just helps out with the take advantage of too.” spective hosts should visit lords would take affordable ment their income. additional income,” said Mel- The 14-year Bronx resident Airbnb.com and view some housing and rent it on a short According to Airbnb, on rose resident Lisa Tejeda. “I said when she began hosting of the reviews other hosts term basis using Airbnb’s app average a host can earn $3,800 was able to do upgrades to my in 2011, she had one visitor ev- have received as encourage- to increase their profi t. per year. house which the guests can ery few months. ment. FOR SALE DELI/GROCERY/CATERING BUSINESS THROGGS NECK, BRONX, NY Presently operating, clean, turn-key business. Great corner location near affluent beach clubs and condos. Includes a large professional, fully equiped, stainless steel kitchen, and two walk in coolers - ideal for any catering business. Deli slicers, cases, beverage Top Graduating coolers, dairy cooler, ice cream freezers, coffee machine, display steam tables, modern Math Scores storage cabinets, gondolas/shelving, LOTTO machine, ATM, central alarm security sys- Bronx Catholic Elementary Schools tem with CCTV and much more. Owner happy to assist with transitioning the business March 14, 2017 March 19, 2017 and our existing Department of Education catering relationships. 9:00—11:00 A.M. 1:00—3:00 P.M. *Closed School’s Tuition Rate will be Honored* Call 917-821-7560 8:00am-8:00pm

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BY ROBERT CHRISTIE years. roar at the end of the assembly National Geographic chose In addition, there are less in support of big cat conserva- P.S. 205 to join in it’s Big Cat than 4,000 tigers left in the tion. Initiative which serves as wild. “You are the future of con- both a movement to help en- There used to be as many servation,” Beverly Joubert dangered cats in parts of Af- as 100,000 tigers at the start of told the students. “Without rica and teach students about the 20th century. you we will be in a lot of trou- big cat conservation. Fourth and ﬁ fth graders ble.” P.S. 205 is one of four U.S. from P.S. 205 have been learn- “I think all of this is about schools that will pair with ing about the need for big cat us now collectively working schools in Kenya, Tanzania conservation through read- together,” Dereck added. “We and Botswana to help stop the ing, writing, and Skype calls need ambassadors, we need endangerment to big cats. with explorers, National Geo- ambassadors your age.” “I think this is a good way graphic conversationalists “Without you guys - I can for the students to be aware and other students. tell you right now - when of big cat conservation,” said Colby Bishop, the director you’re older there won’t be any Michel Myrele, P.S. 205’s in- of Impact Initiatives at Nat cats left,” he also said. structional technology spe- Geo, said the goal is for the Although they started the cialist who has been commu- students to learn as much as initiative in 2009, the explor- nicating with Nat Geo on the they can on the subject of big ers said they are just now project. cats and tell others about it. starting to see a rise in the big “They can go home and tell Communication is the cat population. others. It’s a way of spread- third prong in the three-prong National Geographic chose students from P.S. 205 to join in it’s Big Cat One of the highlights of the ing the news for people to be approach the initiative calls Initiative which serves as both a movement to help endangered cats in initiative is the ability for the aware of what’s happening ,” for to save big cats. parts of Africa and teach students about big cat conservation. students to exchange letters he said. The other two prongs in- Photo Courtesy of Nat Geo Wild with students in Africa on the P.S. 205 applied in 2012 to clude assessing the dwindling topic of big cat conversation. be a part of the initiative and population of big cats and “It’s important to show were informed of their accep- coming up with ways to pro- The Joubert’s usually they viewed pictures of big people there that we care too,” tance in January. tect those cats. speak with the students via cats the Jouberts took and lis- said Bishop. According to information Two of the explorers the Skype but recently visited the tened to the Joubert’s tell sto- According to Myrlene, the provided by National Geo- students have been working fourth and ﬁ fth graders as ries of their experiences as ex- school is even considering graphic, the lion population with are Beverly and Dereck part of a February 16 assem- plorers in Africa. starting a pen pal program for has declined in Africa more Joubert - two of the founders bly. The Jouberts even had the the P.S. 205 students with their than 90 percent in the last 75 of the Big Cat Initiative. The students sat in awe as students utter a collective counterparts in Africa. cross town Cut your electric bill 718-597-3450 FAX: 718-597-1978 diner 718-597-2097 by 50% or more by going solar! Take advantage of tax incentives while they last! Contact us today to learn more. NYC Solar Installers Serving All Five Boroughs since 2009 svoltaicsolaire.com

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30 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR Bronx YMCA Hosts Annual Fundraising Campaign The Bronx YMCA served up an evening of fun, food and fellowship for everyone on Friday, February 17 at F&J Pine Restaurant. The celebration marked the ofﬁ cial start of the Bronx YMCA’s annual fundraising campaign to support the local branch. Photos by Laura Stone

(Above) The Bronx YMCA Board of Managers enjoyed a memorable evening of fun, food and fellowship.

(Far left) (l-r) Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj; Sharlene Bronx, YMCA executive director and Bronx County Supreme Court deputy adminis- trative judge Eugene Oliver had a great time at the event.

(Above left) (l-r) Angel Cardoza, Bronx YMCA Board of Managers member; Geri Sciortino, Bronx YMCA board of managers chairwoman; Rima Izqueirido, special needs aquatics instructor; Shar- lene Brown; Dominique Phillips, Able Program Harlem YMCA and her daughter Imani Allen.

(Left) Sharlene Brown (c) gave pam- phlets to Eliezer Rodriguez (l), Bronx YMCA Board of Managers chairman and Bronx County Family Court judge Fiordaliza Rodriguez. P.S. 93’s performance had attendees dancing the night away.

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 31 Big Deal Supermarket/Holy Name Society raising funds to support local churches

Big Deal Supermarket, 1018 during this period to the par- orders available at (718) 824- Morris Park Avenue, and the ishes of St. Clare of Assisi and 7571. For phone orders, be sure Holy Name Society chapters St. Francis Xavier churches. to tell Big Deal to drop your of St. Clare Of Assisi and St. It’s easy. After you pay, just sales receipt into the large jar Francis Xavier parishes are drop your sales receipt into near the exit. teaming up for a Lenten Fund- the jar. That’s it. raiser from Friday, February Happy Easter from Big 24 to Easter Sunday, April 16. Deal Supermarket and the (Right) Miguel Garcia, owner of Big Big Deal Supermarket will Holy Name Society. Deal Supermarket, welcomes shop- donate a percentage of all sales Delivery service and phone pers to the Lenten Fundraiser.

BY GENE DEFRANCIS Our ongoing clothing drive tion we will also be hosting meeting. Coffee and dessert Many have asked us to will continue as long as we have a St, Patrick’s Paint Party. will be provided. Doors open form a petition in regards to the space to hold the clothes. Enjoy a night with friends at at 7 p.m. meeting will start at the concerns our residents Right now Beth Abraham is The Sanz Banquet Hall with a 7:30 p.m. Sanitation informa- have regarding the Boston Rd looking for clothes for their glass of wine and appetizers. tion will be discussed as well and Allerton Ave intersection. seniors and the American Le- Then go home with a beautiful as other information, guests, We did not circulate a petition gion can always use socks and new artwork that you painted. and representatives from our because we have had success- other items to send over to our Event starts at 7 p.m. and is elected offi cials offi ce. ful and healthy dialogue with troops in Afghanistan. chants) but they are also look- $40 at 815 Allerton Avenue the Remember Tuesday, April our fellow community lead- We also want to note that ing for prizes. So anyone who Sanz. Space is limited so re- 4 is our anniversary celebra- ers and NYC Department of 2505 Barker Avenue has had wishes to donate prizes for this serve your seat at our offi ce tion. Get you ads in early and Transportation. a broken street light for quite event contact us immediately. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 to 5 p.m. pick up your tickets for the We are all on the same page some time now. We addressed Sunday, April 2 is Wrestle- 930 Allerton Avenue. event as well. Tickets are $75. that it is a hazard and some- this issue and brought it to the mania! We will be hosting a Our next meeting is Tues- At our offi ce, you can also thing must be done. To what attention of the necessary chan- fundraiser/party on that date day, March 7 at the Sanz, 815 pick up your Lucky Santa and level we will decide together nels. Hopefully by the time this at Gasolina Lounge. You can Allerton Avenue. Our special membership cards that offer as a community. This week is printed it has been resolved. pick up your ticket in advance guest will be Iggy Terranova discounts to some of your fa- DOT has confi rmed that plans Also the American Legions at our offi ce at 930 Allerton from NYC Department of San- vorite Allerton stores. are being created as we speak Women Auxiliary Post is host- Avenue. Tickets are $25 and itation. This is always a very Check out our Facebook to address this issue. ing a Bingo Night Friday, the event will start from 7 to informative topic and very page for more information As always we will keep you March 31. For more informa- 11 p.m. helpful to both merchants and on all this and more. Stay en- informed and stay on top of tion visit our Facebook page Tuesday, March 14 in as- residents. Bring any questions gaged because your commu- this matter. (Allerton International Mer- sociation with MAS Produc- thoughts or concerns to the nity is your business.

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32 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR BRONX DEMS HOST WINTER RECEPTION The Bronx Democratic County Committee celebrated its annual Winter Reception on Wednesday, February 15 at Billy’s Sports Bar on 856 River Avenue.

Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (c), Bronx Democratic County Committee chairman, celebrated the winter season with his peers. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER SCREENS ‘NANA DIJO’ Jeff Jacomowitz (l), Centers Health Care The Bronx Music Heritage Center hosted a special screening of ‘Nana Dijo: Irresolute Radiography of Black Consciousness’, a vivid collection public relations manager, wished birthday of narratives depicting the black experience on Friday, February 17 at the BMHC Laboratory. Following the fi lm, guests were treated to a Q&A girl Irene Wormley well on her special day. and spoken word performance by director Bocafl oja and serenaded by music from the Irka Mateo Folk Quartet showcasing the fi gure of the Photo by Ray Maldonado ‘Palenquera’, the maroon black women of the Caribbean whose work and dedication contributed to the abolition of slavery. IRENE WORMLEY CELEBRATES 108TH

Bronx Center for Rehabilitation and Health- care resident Irene Wormley celebrated her 108th birthday on Friday, February 17 with her friends at family at 1010 Underhill Avenue. She was born in Port Deposit, MD, in 1909 and had three brothers, James God- frey, Peter and Richard Hartshun. Her family moved to New York between 1920 and 1930 where she found work as a nanny. She married her sweetheart Archibald Wormley, but had no children. Her hobbies included traveling, cooking and attending Baptist church. The Irka Mateo Folk Quartet rocked the crowd with their unique sound. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co Wormley’s surviving family includes two nephews and nieces residing in New Jersey. BE MY VALENTINE AT HUNTINGTON LIBRARY

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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 35 49th Precinct. In 2016 overall there precincts sharing information and ANDREA SIEGEL AND STEVEN GLOSSER was one murder, three homicides, working well together. The Van Nest The Pelham Parkway Neighbor- two rapes, 30 robberies, 74 grand lar- sector of the 49th Precinct has a ma- hood Association held its monthly cenies and 34 grand larceny auto. jority of the 911 calls and is being meeting at Bronx House on Tuesday, There has been zero shootings in concentrated on with a heavier po- February 14 before 60 neighborhood the 49th Precinct year to date. There lice presence. residents. Our special guest speaker have been seven index related youth The captain spoke of the Traffi c was the the new captain of the 49th on youth crimes mostly at Columbus Enforcement Division and informed Precinct, Captain Thomas Alps and High School at dismissal time and re- us there are 150 traffi c enforcement his community affairs Team Detec- for the apprehension of a dangerous cently at Bronx Park East and Maran agents and 16 projects simultane- tive Jay Sturdivant and police offi cer felon. Place where a 18-year-old had his cell ously in the Bronx now and is aware Dave Lepore. Captain Alps was also proud of phone taken at knife point by three of the traffi c conditions during rush First off was two announcements the fact there have been no civilian other teenagers. hour at White Plains Road and Pel- from Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj’s complaints against any offi cer for There will be more plainclothes of- ham Parkway and Bronx Park East offi ce There will be a neighborhood the month of January either by al- fi cers assigned at school dismissals. areas and suggested we contact our wide graffi ti clean up day on Satur- legation or retaliation. He spoke of Detective Sturdivant will look into local politicians to voice our displea- day, April 22 which is also Earth Day. the diverseness of the 49th Precinct continuing after school programs sure. If you spot any graffi ti anywhere in and the overall positive attitude and with the students in the community Now on the subject of mail box the neighborhood please call it in to acceptance from the community he and to start new programs with the ‘fi shing’ - the captain reported there the assemblyman’s offi ce at (718) 409- has received since being assigned focus on keeping our neighborhood was four arrests of mail box fi shing 0109 and they will make note of it to be the command of the precinct. He ap- youths engaged and interested in recently made in our area. There are part of the cleanup. If you want to vol- preciates all of it and will command other activities and keeping them off specialized patrols trained to be on unteer to be part of the graffi ti clean the precinct with devotion to the pub- the streets. The captain spoke of the the lookout for this crime. At last up initiative please mention it and you lic. The captain spoke of developing infl ux of drugs in the Lydig and Cru- month’s meeting of the Pelham Park- will be part of our team. Take pride bonds and meeting with the public at ger area and has a program in place way Neighborhood Association we and involvement in your community more community and social and reli- to combat this. The captain reported had two offi cers from One Police Plaza and lets all clean up this ugly graffi ti. gious gatherings and events and be a there was one senior citizen crime in speak to the audience specifi cally on Assemblyman Gjonaj offi ce is also hands on captain. December of a badly beaten woman this topic. One way to prevent checks sponsoring a Bronx Day trip to Al- The captain spoke of of the signif- in our sector, and thankfully the per- from getting bleached is to use a gel bany in May. Please call his offi ce at icant amount of arrests made at the petrator was apprehended. pen and to always use the indoor post (718) 409-0109 for details. the end of 2016 with a heavy empha- The captain welcomes the idea offi ce mail box to mail anything. Captain Alps has been in the 49th sis in the Van Nest and Lydig and of body cameras on offi cers as pro- The PPNA wishes the captain all Precinct since November 2016 and Cruger vicinity. On New Years Eve tection for his offi cers and the pub- the best in his new assignment at the has shown a public fi rst mentality his police offi cers made an arrest of lic once the federal funding gets 49th Precinct, and he can count on and commitment to the residents of an individual with a loaded fi rearm approved. The target date for this our support., the 49th. As proof of that four offi - and he had 22 prior arrests with four program will be 2019. In the interim At our February meeting, we also cers from the precinct were recently of them for robbery. The captain also there will more use of auxiliary of- announced that our president, An- recognized by the New York Post gave us statistics of our sector in the fi cers and additional offi cers on bi- drea Siegel has resigned due to per- cycle patrol which has proved to be sonal issues, and our former presi- an extremely successful program dent Edith Blitzer was once again and has been very well received by voted in as president. the community. There are eight bicy- We also have lost an original SIRECI FREE cle teams with four south of Pelham member of our organization. Rob- Parkway and four north of Pelham ert Cohen passed away on Monday, CONSULTATIONS Parkway. The captain is paying close February 13. He was a staunch sup- Family Dental COME VISIT US attention to the housing complexes porter of our organization, and will IN OUR NEW in the precinct with two dedicated be greatly missed. MODERN OFFICE Your Neighborhood Dentist Since 1983 offi cers each at the Eastchester, Pel- The PPNA has a very special guest ham Parkway and Parkside Houses. speaker for our Tuesday, March 14 The captain is a big advocate of meeting. The commissioner of the community policing and would like NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, the public to have direct contact with Lorelei Salas and her team. Mark your GENERAL DENTISTRY his offi cers and to focus more on the calendars for this special event . public having a comfort level with The PPNA can always be reached SPECIALTY CARE the offi cers. by email at PelhamparkwayNA@ 4AKING#ARE/F9OUR$ENTAL.EEDS"ECAUSE Recently there was a burglary pat- gmail.com. It is always being moni- tern in the Van Nest neighborhood tored. 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36 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR Bronx Commemorates KOSOVO’S 9TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and the Bronx’s Albanian community celebrated the ninth anniversary of Kosovo’s independence on Saturday, February 18 at Maestro’s Caterers. The cultural celebration honored Freedom Award recipient ambassador William Walker who led the Kosovo Veriﬁ cation Mission and posthumous Pa- triot Award recipients Ahmet Zherka, Gjergj Kala and Shaban Gjonbalja. (Above) Ansambli Folklorik Autokton Rugova gave a crowd pleasing dance and musical performance. (Left) (l-r) Driluna Bajrami, Maria Parubi and Helena Lajqi dressed to impress at the awards gala. Photos by Laura Stone

Assemblyman Gjonaj (r) celebrated with Valon Murati (l), Diaspora minister of the Republic of Ambassador William Walker (2nd from r) proudly accept- Kosovo and Besiana Kadare, Albanian ambassa- ed his award from (l-r) Valon Murati, Besiana Kadare and dor to the United Nations. Photo by Laura Stone Assemblyman Gjonaj. Photo by Laura Stone

Assembleyman Gjonaj (r) with Ilir Zherka, son of posthumous honoree Ahmet Zherka. Photo by Laura Stone

(left) (l-r) Driluna Bajrami; Maria Parubi; Ardi Domgjoni; Amanda Lulaj; Bergite Musaj and Vera Mjeku, Gjonaj’s campaign communication director. Photo by Laura Stone

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 37 Lehman College’s School Of Education Launches New Masters of Science In Organizational Leadership Pelham Bay Library/City Island Library programs

The Pelham Bay Library, at 3060 organizations. With this program, Le- robotics workshop series for kids. Learn day, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. Middletown Road, is hosting a free ba- hman offers students yet another set the basics of circuits, conductivity, mo- Friday, March 3, Amelia Earhart Pa- sic computer class on creating a website of tools to build the skills needed to tor-operation and robot building. Space per Airplane Challenge. using a Google account on Thursday, make them viable employees at a wide is capped at 15 children, so please reg- Friday, March 10 and 24, Wii and March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. range of businesses. By extension, ister in advance at the library. Every Board Games. Students must have basic computer the MSOL program will contribute to Tuesday at 3 p.m. Friday, March 31, Spring Has skills and an active email with username the economic development of the bor- New York City Kids Series: An inter- Sprung! Take Home Your Own House- and password on hand. ough. active sing-a-long with music for Aard- plant Space is limited so stop in or call The program will begin its first co- varks’ songs celebrating growing up in Growing Together: Growing To- (718) 792-6744 to sign up. hort in the fall 2017 semester. It offers New York City. This program includes gether is a group for people who want * * * an interdisciplinary curriculum that ca- singing songs, movements, and rhythm to improve and develop themselves and Lehman College’s School of Edu- ters to the needs of a broad variety of that the whole family can enjoy. Pre- help others to do the same by providing cation launched a new graduate pro- professions. Students who enroll in sented by Music for Aardvarks. Every motivation and support as a group to the gram, a Masters of Science in Organiza- the program must complete 30 cred- Monday at 11 a.m. individuals in it. The library seeks to pro- tional Leadership (or MSOL), which aims its of coursework, as well as fieldwork. Lego League: Bring your imagination vide a comfortable atmosphere for peo- to prepare students to assume leader- The conceptual framework for MSOL and join us for fun with LEGOS. Blocks ple to explore goals they want to achieve ship positions within the nonprofi t, cor- is based on the School of Education’s of various sizes will be provided. Chil- and self-improvement ideas, and be a porate, government, and healthcare Lehman Urban Transformative Edu- dren must be accompanied by an adult. network of people willing to listen, help, fi e l d s . cation mission to develop competent, Ages 5 -11. A limit of 10 children with and motivate them. Wednesday, March Lehman is the only CUNY institu- caring, and qualified leaders in fields their caregivers. Every Thursday from 3 15 and 29, at 2 p.m. tion—as well as the only public institu- ranging from nonprofits to the corpo- to 4 p.m. Movie: American Masters: Maya An- tion in the Bronx—to offer a graduate rate world. Circle Time: Children from birth to 3 gelou: And Still I Rise: Journey through degree in organizational leadership. For more information on the program, years old and their caregivers can en- the prolifi c life of Maya Angelou. Fea- Director of Graduate Studies Richard visit the program’s website. joy stories, songs, and fi nger plays while tures new interviews with Oprah Win- Finger considers MSOL to be “ideally * * * spending time with other toddlers. Limit frey, Common & The Clintons. Saturday, suited to the Bronx” due to the fact that The City Island Library will offer the of 15 children with their caregivers. Ev- March 18, at 1 p.m. the borough is home to several hospi- following programs: ery Tuesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. City Island Scrabble Club: If you’re tals, city agencies, and social service Robo Takeover: This is a hands-on, Read & Play: Children from birth to 3 looking for some friendly competition, years old and caregivers can take part then join our Scrabble Club! Come in in wonderful stories, discover amazing and fl ex your vocabulary muscles. You toys, and meet new friends in this fun, may even learn a thing or two while Thomas Guido George Farr informal program. Limit of 15 children you’re making some new friends. Note: Funeral Director Funeral Director with their caregivers. Every Friday from Limited to 12 participants, registration 11 to 11:30 a.m. required. Call (718) 885-1703 or stop by It’s Bin Fun!: Toddlers and preschool- the branch to reserve your spot! Thurs- ers can play and explore our various sen- day, March 9 and 23 at 1 p.m. sory bins that will encourage curiosity City Island Book Club: Call the branch through touch, sight, and sound! Parent or stop in for more information. Monday, and child participation required. Ages 2 March 13 and 27 at 5 p.m. Castle Hill - 4 years old. Saturday, March 11th and The Island Writers: This is a group 25th between 10 a.m. and noon. for all who are interested in writing pro- Funeral Directors, Inc. Craft-A-Way: Drop in and participate fessionally or personally. Come check in creating projects related to a theme or us out! Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. holiday. Ages 2 - 5. Friday, March 17, Intro to Computers: Come to the li- 1528 Castle Hill Avenue at 11:30 a.m. brary, ask questions about how to use After School Lounge: Come to the computers and sharpen your skills Bronx, NY 10462 library after school for studying and a through computer use. “How do I turn chance to unwind. Monday through the computer on?” “How do I set up my (718) 828-9222 Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. own e-mail account and e-mail family City Island Chess Club: Chess is and friends?” Every Tuesday from 10 widely considered the oldest game in the a.m. to noon. world, and has been played by people of Résumé Workshop: Designed to as- AFFORDABLE CREMATION & BURIAL PACKAGES all cultures for centuries. Now, we’re en- sist in creating a new or updated re- PRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAID SERVICES couraging families, friends, and people sume. Topics include cover letters and of all ages to come into the City Island resources for job opportunities. A fl ash LARGE PARKING FACILITY Library and learn how to play like a pro- drive is required. Every Wednesday from fessional. Saturday, March 4 and 25 at 3 10 a.m. to noon. www.chfuneraldirectors.net p.m. Pre-registration is required. One-on-One: Computer Training: Comics and the Quest: A band of he- Stop by or call to make an appointment Family Owned for 80 Years roes set out on a dangerous adventure for one hour of instruction that focuses in order to fulfi ll a noble quest. Sound fa- on your questions and interests. miliar? From the hobbit to Dungeons and Saturday Afternoon Movies: at 1 Dragons and countless other versions in p.m. comics, fi lm, literature and gaming, the March 4: Florence Foster Jenkins John Ruggiero noble quest has fascinated kids of all March 11: The Accountant Marlena Krause LoCicero ages. Now we can create our own gam- March 25: Ben Hur Funeral Director Funeral Director ing universes, full of interesting charac- Some programs require advance ters and wondrous vistas. Presented by registration, which can be done in per- Ivan Velez. Ages 13 to 18 years old. Fri- son, or by phone. All programs are free. 38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 39 Bronx Chamber of Commerce highlights

BY NUNZIO DEL GRECO munity activist. The awards of the Year. To process your the Bronx Chamber of Com- The Bronx Chamber of are presented in recognition nominations, please forward merce and actively partici- Commerce will be honor- of their outstanding vision, name, contact information pating in the renaissance taking six distinguished profes- dedication and commitment and biography up to 150 words ing place in the Bronx. The sionals at our Black Heritage to excellence as well as their for each nominee before Feb- Bronx Chamber of Commerce Luncheon scheduled for Feb- continuous contributions to ruary 24. This award will be is one of the most infl uential, ruary 2, noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Bronx. presented on Monday, May 22, professional and successful F & J Pine Restaurant, 1913 Advance reservations are , 11 a.m. to - 8 p.m. at Trump organizations and voice for Bronxdale Avenue. The hon- required to receive a discount. Links at Ferry Point Park. businesses in Bronx County. orees are: Hon. Andy King, Event sponsorships are avail- Please forward your nomina- Professionals and companies Councilman 12th District; able for small businesses at tions to Nunzio Del Greco, via are drawn to the successful Kathleen Walker-Pinckney, affordable rates. For reser- email: Nunzio@BronxCham- companies and active mem- center manager Owen Do- vations and more informa- ber.org bers affi liated with the Bronx len Recreation Center/NYC tion, contact Phil Cardone at The Annual Golf Outing is Chamber of Commerce. Mem- Parks; Madaha Kinsey-Lamb, (718) 828-3900 or email: Phil@ another excellent opportunity bership includes businesses executive director, Mind- BronxChamber.org. to showcase your company ranging from large corpora- Builders Creative Arts Cen- The Bronx Chamber of NUNZIO DEL GRECO programs and services you of- tions, cultural institutions, ter; Charles Benson, PROS Commerce is excited to an- fer. Sponsorships and outing universities and colleges, hos- vocational manager Jewish nounce that members and the Best of the Bronx 2017 Golf journal advertising are avail- pitals and medical centers, Board of Family & Children’s friends of the organization Outing in following catego- able. Formal invitations will non-profi ts, and mid-sized to Services; Quincy Luzunaris, can nominate professionals ries: Businessman of the Year, be available in the next few small companies. president Kredit Koncepts; to receive Special Recognition Businesswoman of the Year weeks. Visit: www.BronxCham- and Varahn Chamblee, com- and Distinguished Awards at and Best of The Bronx Award I am proud to be leading ber.org. $14.4M awarded to 3 Bronx supportive housing projects

Governor Andrew M. that will include 71 units ment Authority. Construc- This includes support from Cuomo announced that $14.4 of supportive housing for build an eight-story build- tion is expected to begin in Federal Income Housing Tax million has been awarded to homeless families and indi- ing in the Crotona Park East July 2017 and the building Credits. Construction is ex- three housing projects in the viduals. Supportive services section of the Bronx that is expected ready for occu- pected to begin in June 2017 Bronx. In addition to federal will include mental health will include 23 units of sup- pancy in December 2018. and the building is expected funding, these awards will and substance abuse ser- portive housing for home- West Side Federation for to be ready for occupancy in help create 319 units, includ- vices, nutritional counsel- less women, including those Senior and Supportive Hous- June 2019. ing 142 supportive housing ing, occupational therapy, with children. Supportive ing – $3.1 million: Funding These projects are part of units for homeless families family planning, parenting services will include case awarded to help construct a Governor Cuomo’s $20 bil- and individuals, including skills and legal services. management, eviction pre- nine-story apartment build- lion Homelessness and Af- senior citizens, women and The total cost of the project vention services, legal assis- ing, Mill Brook Terrace, in fordable Housing Action their children. is $55.3 million and a total of tance, medical and mental Mott Haven. Mill Brook Ter- Plan, which includes $10 bil- Funding was awarded 118 units of housing will be health services, linkages to race will include 48 units of lion dedicated to preserv- through the New York State created. This includes sup- child care, parenting sup- supportive housing for home- ing 100,000 units of afford- Office of Temporary and Dis- port from Federal Low-In- port and job training. The less senior citizens. Support- able housing and $10 billion ability Assistance’s Home- come Housing Tax Credits. total cost of the project is ive services will include devoted to tackling homeless Housing and Assistance Construction is expected to $25.2 million and a total of 42 case management, counsel- lessness by developing 6,000 Program. The organizations begin in June 2017 and the units of housing will be cre- ing, social activities, nutri- new, permanent supportive receiving funding are: building is expected to be ated. This includes support tional services and medica- housing units. Project Renewal – $6.2 ready for occupancy in June from New York State Homes tion supervision. The total The Homeless Housing million: Funding awarded 2019. and Community Renewal cost of the project is $80 mil- and Assistance Program is to help construct a 13-story New Destiny – $5 million: and the New York State En- lion and a total of 159 units a key part of the Governor’s building in Bedford Park Funding awarded to help ergy Research and Develop- of housing will be created. plan. Healthy Seniors CliCC Sponsored by: The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU and R.A.I.N.

Have you ever thought minutes per day. Short peri- lifting, dancing, gardening, asthma and heart disease. ing individuals to help us that you are too old to exer- ods of exercise can be benefi - swimming, golf, or bike rid- Feeling down? When we teach others about health and cise? Some older adults feel cial! Add a few minutes each ing. engage in physical activity wellness in the community. that after a certain age exer- day and work your way up to The benefi ts of exercise the body releases endorphins, Please contact Mr. Jeff Lucas, cise is unnecessary – but that 20-30 minutes per day. are numerous. In addition to “the feel good hormones” that Project Manager at R.A.I.N. at is not true! Exercise is a criti- • In order to make these improving strength and bal- help to reduce stress and im- 347-202-8805 to join us. You can cal component of healthy ag- new changes a routine part ance, it can help lower your prove mood. Regular exercise help us make a difference in ing. Follow these simple tips of your life, choose an activ- blood pressure, increase mus- can also improve sleep and in- the lives of seniors near you. and you can get started today. ity that you like, set a goal, cle tone, increase bone den- crease your self-esteem! Sponsored by: The Hartford Please check with your medi- track your success on a calen- sity and reduce body fat. It can Since it’s clear that exer- Institute for Geriatric Nursing cal provider before beginning dar, and engage your friends also help you manage/control cise is important, we encour- at NYU and R.A.I.N. any new exercise program. and family for support! Con- the progression of chronic ill- age you to start today! Next week: Don’t Bite Your • Start with as little as fi ve sider walking, jogging, weight nesses like diabetes, arthritis, We are continually recruit- Nails FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

40 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR CHAMBER, RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Ridgewood Savings Bank co-hosted a Valentine net- working party on Wednesday, February 15 at the Residence Inn by Marriott on 1776 East- chester Road. The event featured a brief presentation by Ridgewood Savings Bank’s Van- essa Baijnauth, Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network chairwoman; a Bollywood dance performance by Bharati Kemraj; Indian and Caribbean music; food and refreshments, rafﬂ es and free giveaways.

BP DIAZ CELEBRATES DOMINICAN HERITAGE

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted his annual Dominican Heritage celebration on Thursday, February 16 at Hostos Community College in honor of a few exemplary individuals contributing to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. This year’s honorees included Senator Marisol Alcantara; Luz Tavarez, director of Government and Commu- nity Relations for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and Ana Garcia Reyes, Hostos Community College’s associate dean for community relations. (l-r) Bharati Kemraj, Bharati Dance Academy founder; Nunzio del Greco, Bronx Chamber (l-r) Honorees Senator Marisol Alcantara and Luz Tavarez; Borough President Diaz; honoree president and Vanessa Baijnauth, Ridgewood Savings Bank business relationship manager. Ana Garcia Reyes and Dr. David Gómez, Hostos Community College president. Photo by Walter Pofeldt Photo courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.’s Ofﬁ ce HOLY FAMILY CELEBRATES 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL SENATOR KLEIN ATTENDS CB 10 MEETING Holy Family School’s UPK class celebrated their 100th day of school on Friday, February 10 Senator Jeff Klein was a guest speaker at Community Board 10’s monthly general board by dressing up as centenarians. meeting on Thursday, February 16 at the Jeanne Jugan Residence.

Holy Family School students and their teachers celebrated their 100th day of school in style. Senator Klein (2nd from r) spoke at CB 10’s most recent general board meeting. Photo courtesy of Holy Family School Photo courtesy of Senator Jeff Klein’s Ofﬁ ce POLICE AND SENIORS IN DOMINOES TOURN

The NYPD Community Affairs Bureau Bronx Outreach Unit and 42nd Precinct hosted a NYPD and Seniors Dominoes Tournament on Thursday, February 16 at Casa Boricua Senior Center-Neighborhood Shoppe. Police of- ﬁ cers and seniors enjoyed playing the game together in a demonstration of police and community partnership.

Many community and the NYPD members enjoyed a fun-fi lled afternoon playing dominoes. Photo by Ray Maldonado BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 41 BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. erned by law, not mob rule. It ted pink hats. It is ironic that new administration as being There is a reality sur- is, in essence, an attempt to re- over the past eight years, the biased in matters affecting the rounding the Ninth Circuit peal de facto the Constitution’s Action actions of President Obama LGBT community. As noted in Court’s upholding of a stay separation of powers and the in breaking prior precedent The Hill, “There are no signs on President Trump’s tempo- entire framework devised by by negotiating with at least that the LGBT community rary travel ban: It is based on the founders of the nation. Association one terrorist group, the Tali- will be in the crosshairs of that court’s political prefer- Supporters of this inappro- ban, utterly escaped the ire a Trump administration. In ences, and not on the law. It is priate move have frequently of those who have ordained fact, that evidence is just the a refl ection of an ongoing and cited the “rights” of nonresi- Rather than rely on peace- themselves spokespersons for opposite.” desperate attempt by the left dent aliens in the matter. That ful discussions, facts, or the po- women’s rights. The tactic the left is engag- to nullify by disruption and argument is also, quite bluntly, litical process to advance their The Taliban, as have other ing in is clear. Rouse popular force the election of 2016. ridiculous as well. A nonresi- agenda, leftists have, since elec- Islamic extremist groups hysteria by false claims of at- There is no Constitutional dent alien has no standing to tion day, engaged in intimida- whom the former president tacks on various groups. File provision, no statutory law, challenge a U.S. law. If that tion in their attempt to gain was reluctant to confront bogus claims in courts will- and no legal precedent that were the case, American gov- by mob rule what they didn’t honestly, has engaged in acts ing to defy Constitutional could reasonably be cited as ernment would be held eter- achieve at the polls. It should not amounting to the mass intim- and statutory law to achieve the justifi cation for the opin- nally hostage to the rest of the be overlooked that there have idation, murder and mutila- political goals (the highly po- ion. There is not even politi- world; U.S. sovereignty would been 12,000 tweets calling for tion of girls and women who liticized Ninth Circuit, notes cal precedent to back it up. effectively cease to exist. the assassination of President merely seek to go to school, get the Gateway Pundit has been Former presidents Carter and Since the left unexpect- Trump. Even before he took the medical care from male phy- overturned more than any Obama, during their tenures edly lost the election of 2016, oath of offi ce, there were calls sicians, or simply live with other similar jurisdiction “a in offi ce, engaged in similar it has engaged in repeated at- for his impeachment. some measure of equality. startling 19 times (79 percent), acts, without facing the obsta- tempts to nullify the lawful In an effort to raise emo- This somehow escaped the no- in 2010, three times as many cles now levied at the current result through means of mob tional hysteria instead of fac- tice or concern of organized reversals as most circuits administration. President rule. Those disappointed by tual arguments, leftists have women’s groups. It should not had cases before the Supreme Clinton deported 12 million il- the outcome have taken to the attempted to impose a false escape notice that Linda Sar- Court. The same pattern con- legal aliens, without the oppo- streets and campuses of the na- narrative of a president who sour, as noted by Breitbart, tinued in the 2011 (71 percent) sition of the same forces that tion, engaging in violence and is anti-female, and anti-gay. was a principal organizer for and 2012 terms (86 percent), seek to discredit Trump. mass disruption in what has The charges are so startlingly the women’s march. She is when the Ninth Circuit was The Constitution has no amounted to a collective tem- false that they serve as clear well known, Breitbart notes, reversed more than twice as provision allowing the courts per tantrum aimed at over- examples of the desperation for her “anti-feminist views many times as most circuits to set this type of policy. Fur- turning the ballot. The College of a movement that, despite and outrageous attacks on had cases before the Court.” ther, Statutory law Title 8, Fix reports that conservative- having substantial control of anti-Sharia women leaders.” The left’s willingness Section 1182 of the U.S. Code leaning students face intimida- the national agenda for the However, those same to abandon law, the Bill of explicitly, clearly, and unde- tion on campus. Numerous re- prior eight years, has failed groups eagerly organized Rights, the Constitution, and niably provides the president ports of pressure on students to to achieve any gains for the mass demonstrations, start- even common civility in its with this authority. conform with the leftist views American people, and has left ing just one day after the in- attempt to discredit the legal The court ignored both facts of university leaders have been much of the nation in a far auguration, against a new result of the 2016 election, and in its decision. A fi rst-year law noted, as well. worse state than when they president who has vehemently the collusion of the Ninth Cir- student would be given a fail- It’s all part of a growing won the White House. opposed those heinous acts. cuit in that pursuit, deserves ing grade if he or she wrote a trend—the left has not hesi- One of the most publicized Obviously, the motives have universal condemnation. moot court opinion without tated to threaten the personal and well-organized but utterly less to do with women’s rights Contact COMACTA at ny- noting those key facts. safety and constitutional false attempts to rouse mass than with the standard goals communityaction@gmail. This blatant judicial abuse rights of those that dare to protests over the new adminis- of left-wing politics. com; tune into our affi liated is a clear challenge to the en- lawfully oppose their actions tration has been the ‘women’s A similar approach can be radio broadcasts at usagovpol- tire concept of a nation gov- and goals. march,’ symbolized by knit- seen in attempts to portray the icy.com.

BY TONY SALIMBENE tee will have a brief meet- Good luck. Everybody’s Irish tening to the doctor might I hope everyone had a St. ing and info session at Sam on St. Pat’s day! help. Valentine’s Day fi lled with Young Post 620. Hope to Coming up - Hill Day Until next time: Don’t for- love and peace. Some of us bring some members to this at the Desmond in Albany get the department’s current may not get the days off any- fine location and a few dol- and National Commander’s push to ‘Join the American Le- more but remember Presi- lars too. My tab alone will... Visit and Dinner, Antun’s, gion Family’ and add a bit of dent’s Day and Washington’s Never mind. Queens. recruiting advertising to your Birthday, and fl y your fl ag, Sunday, March 12, the Sun- Sick call: We still have Jim stationary, email signature weather permitting. day prior to the actual holi- and collation at St. Benedict’s from Post 19, doing better but line, etc. Friday, February 24 at 7 day, we have our annual St. starting at 9 a.m. Parade steps not out of the woods yet. More Join The American Legion p.m., Community Board 10 Patrick’s Day Parade down off at noon. Hope to see a good prayers required. We hope family: Legion/Auxiliary/ Veterans’ Services Commit- East Tremont Avenue. Mass Legion turn out. Afterwards? Brendan D. is recovering, lis- SAL/Riders

BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at meeting, give me a call. Chattanooga Choo-Choo Feb- Hello all. the NYU Tandon School of Our tap in the pub is fi - ruary 10, 1942. Dues are starting to come Engineering, 6 MetroTech nally being overhauled and Curtis Silwa founded the in, keep up the good work. If Center, Bklyn, NY. There upgraded so we will be having ‘Guardian Angels’ on Febru- you die, please notify George will be workshops, a busi- tap beer again. The post had ary 13, 1979. Brins so that he may keep his ness expo and special key- to install a new ice machine The USS Maine was sunk records current. note speaker. Refreshments downstairs. The old one died. on February 15, 1898. This next in from Sandy will be served throughout Short column this week. On the same date in 1965, Rolon, Le Femme Vet Net- the day. RSVP by March 3. post, There will be a Bar- Trivia Time Canada adopts the Maple Leaf work cordially invites you Phone (347) 668-4108 for more tender’s Meeting on Saturday, The fi rst U.S. execution by fl ag. to attend a Military Women info. Their E-Mail is info@ March 4 at noon. This is just gas was held in Carson City, Keep the troops in your Conference. This conference lafemmevets.org prior to our 1 p.m. post meet- Nevada on February 8, 1924. prayers, hug a vet and God takes place on Friday, March Meanwhile, back at the ing. Can’t make the tenders The fi rst Gold Record was bless. FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593

42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR NYBG CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY The New York Botanical Garden commemorated Black History Month on Thursday, February 16 at the Ross Hall and Ross Gallery. The cultural celebration featured a keynote address from Senator Jamaal Bailey and a dazzling music and dance performance from Forces of Nature African Cultural Dance and Drum Performance.

Forces of Nature, African Cultural Drum and Dance Performance got the audience moving to the beat. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co MJHS HOSPICE SPREADS VALENTINE CHEER During the snowstorm on Thursday, February 9, Tiara Moultrie, Bronx volunteer coordinator at MJHS Hospice Muriel and Harold Block Residence and her team helped spread Valentine’s Day fun to residents. Because many of the patients in hospice have dietary sensitivities, volunteers carefully curated an assortment of edible delights for each resident to make sure everyone felt the love this Valentine’s Day. Sr. Marie Louise Vernimmen worked diligently fi lling goodie bags with Valentine’s treats. Photo courtesy of Weber Shandwick SALAMANCA SALUTES 41ST PRECINCT OFFICERS Councilman Rafael Salamanca recently commended two 41st Precinct police offi cers for their work in helping to solve the case surrounding a dismembered body found at the Metropolitan Transfer Station in Hunts Point.

Councilman Salamanca (c) commended detective Abram Kreztzberg (l) and lieutenant Neltalt Betances for Stefan Litzsey serenaded the crowd with a traditional African drum per- solving a recent homicide in Hunts Point. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce formance. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 43 Sudden onset unattractiveness hen you go to the and bloated -- face the world. Marisa most was how hard That fi rst week, “Even with periodontist for So I asked around. it has been to adjust. “I can the check-out person at Woral surgery and all My Upper East Side friend be as vain as the next per- Duane Reade, I was talking you’re worried about is the Mandy recalled the time she son, right?” with as little space between potential pain, you may forget went to a fancy restaurant for Of course, right! It’s my lips as possible, trying to to ask whether you will spend lunch and ate something that not just you, Marisa! It’s hide these jagged teeth.” the next couple of weeks look- made her feel like her throat all of us. When entrepre- Gone was the perk that ing like a chipmunk beaten up was closing up. “Then I looked neur Kathryn Booth Trainor non-celebrities and the non- by a gang of biker squirrels. at my arm and there were all picked up MRSA, the anti- disfi gured take for granted: the Or at least I forgot to ask. these blotches on it and I was biotic-resistant illness, the ability to be invisible. Gene- So now when I look in the starting to panic,” she said. disease manifested itself vieve stopped going out, “until mirror, I see a face with golf “So I staggered across the in black holes on her face I woke up one day and realized: ball bulges turning purple, lips street and bought a big bottle the diameter of a pencil I don’t see people anymore!” stretched wide like taffy and of Benadryl and the pharma- eraser. As she noted mat- She decided to bite the my jaw the shape of a juice cist told me to take a double ter-of-factly, even when bullet (as well as she could) box. dose right now, and I was like, psychological researchers and go back onstage. “After On the subway, I wrap my ‘OK.’” RHYMES show very young kids pic- six months of hiding from the scarf as high as I can and try to The problem was that tures of people with some public, I told the audience that ignore the fact that now when night she was meeting a new WITH CRAZY kind of physical imperfec- I had broken all of my front I breathe, I fog up my glasses. guy. They had tickets to “An tion, the kids “attribute that teeth. Then I immediately cov- When I dared to venture out American in Paris.” So she ran C\efi\Jb\eXqp they’re stupid, lazy, dishon- ered my mouth.” to the bakery (perhaps the home, changed into clothes est, evil -- things that are all THAT got their attention. source of this whole problem), that covered as much of her the sudden onset unattrac- truly NOT indicated by how So she told them, “That’s a fun I ran into an acquaintance and as possible, and met her date tiveness was short-lived. somebody looks.” We are a trick you can use on fi rst dates. had to act like I wasn’t melting at the theater. The show, as far Marisa Christina Steffers, culture hard wired, it seems, Mention you have a terribly un- from shame (and the boiling as she can recall, was delight- a grant writer in Manhat- to distrust the imperfect, no attractive physical impedi- scarf). “It’s, uh, great to see ful. “But I fell asleep and the tan, went through chemo 12 matter how dumb and cruel ment, and then hide it. You will you too! Bye!” Even at home guy kept elbowing me gently years ago, just a year after that is. hold their attention the rest of I am surprised to feel sicken- to wake me up, till my head her husband died. Their son Genevieve Gearity fainted the night.” ingly self-conscious around lolled back on the seat again.” was in second grade. To- at the Herald Square subway And then, if they can see those nearest and dearest. Each time she fell back asleep, day she is the proud mom of station last August, breaking beyond whatever it is, you’ve Surely, beauty is not purplish- she snored. “And every time I a college freshman, but the all her front teeth. “Luckily got a winner. skin deep? would wake up I was furiously permanent loss of her eye- for all the other passengers, Lenore Skenazy is a key- Or is it? Being suddenly itching myself all over.” lashes and eyebrows still I was off the train before it note speaker, founder of the disfi gured, even temporarily, It may not come as a huge smarts. “I get called ‘sir’ a happened.” Yes, she’s a co- book and blog Free-Range made me wonder how other surprise that they did not date lot, then they look and go, median -- for real. But going Kids, and a contributor at Rea- people -- the gashed, pocked again. But for Mandy, at least, ‘Oh, sorry.’” What surprised out in public wasn’t funny. son.com.

BY MICHAEL P. MCNERNEY Although much of this informa- our operation, anyone who pro- garding the proposed work and Congratulation tion will come at no surprise, it vided an email address will be its timeline. We support the Mr. President is imperative that our current sent important notices when- notion that the citizenry sur- This past Monday, Febru- and future elected offi cials, ever necessary. The deadline rounding the range, and most ary 20, we as a nation not only no matter what their own per- was February 8th though, and effected by it, should have some celebrated the birthday of Pres- sonal party affi liation may be, if you have not sent in your re- insight, especially concerning ident George Washington, but understand that there is still a newal by now, this may be the the noise abatement portion of also paid tribute and honor to large conservative body base the area. last Bronx Times Reporter you the project. We will keep you all U.S. presidents. In keeping here in the northeast Bronx. At this time, I would like will receive delivered to your informed regarding further de- with the tradition of our fed- Therefore, congratulations to thank and congratulate not home as a member of the Coun- velopments, and we will be cer- eral holiday, this would be the once again to President Donald only the residents on my street, try Club Civic Association. tain to contribute our opinions perfect time to congratulate fel- J. Trump. but throughout the commu- Rodman’s Neck Noise to all the proper authorities in low New Yorker and President Operation ‘Light nity, who have partaken in this The news that $275 mil- regard. of the United States Donald J. Up The Night’ initiative since its creation. I lion has been proposed by the The next general meeting Trump, on being sworn in to The holidays are over, and hope that we have been able to mayor in the NYC Prelimi- of our association will be on the highest elected offi ce in the the festive lights have been lead by example, and trust me, nary Budget is very exciting Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 land. For many in our commu- put away. Now is the perfect your efforts have not gone un- for us. We are one of the top p.m. As of now there is no guest nity and surrounding commu- time to encourage all Country noticed. We understand that three communities who are speaker scheduled, but there nities, this is cause for much Club residents to indefi nitely the added electrical usage can overwhelmed by the noise pol- will be representatives pres- celebration. continue their participation in present an undesired burden lution resonating from the out- ent from our local elected offi - If you research statistics this initiative. To refresh your and cost, but so is having a thief door shooting range. Although cials offi ces, and we will have a such as those registered online memory, we are asking that steal from you. You choose! this is just the preliminary full agenda to discuss with our at DNAinfo.com, you will fi nd you illuminate the exterior of Membreship Renewals budget, and not yet fi nalized, membership. The meeting will that Country Club, Spencer Es- your home and property dur- The 2017 membership re- political insiders foresee that it be held at the Villa Maria Acad- tate, Locust Point, and Silver ing the dark evening hours. If newals were sent out, and we will most likely be. We are ea- emy Cafeteria, which is located Beach had the highest overall you are able to have security have received hundreds of them ger to see how soon the sound at 3335 Country Club Road. concentration of Trump votes alarms, systems, and cameras in return. We thank you all for remediation efforts will be The association can be in the entire borough of the installed, that would also be an continuing your membership put into effect. We also under- reached via mail at P.O. Box Bronx. They were followed by added bonus. Doing so will help with our great organization. stand that at this time there 211, Bronx, NY 10465, and via portions of Woodlawn, Mor- protect your belongings and We especially thank all of you is a call from our local elected telephone at (718) 823-1814. ris Park, Edgewater Park, and the overall community from who responded back with your offi cials, and various commu- “Take pride in your com- eastern and southern water- the occasional property crimes emails. In our ever continuing nity groups and organizers, for munity; your home extends be- front portions of Throggs Neck. that we have experienced in efforts to further modernize public input and oversight re- yond your property line!” 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR 49TH’S CO ALPS ATTENDS PPNA MEETING Captain Thomas Alps, 49th Precinct commanding offi cer, was the guest speaker at the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14 at Bronx House.

SALAMANCA FUNDS SENIOR HOUSING This month, Councilman Rafael Salamanca helped break ground for new senior housing at 1880 Boston Road, a project that will provide brand-new affordable units for seniors in West Farms. Salamanca successfully secured $728,000 last year to help the Boston Road Captain Alps (back, 2nd from r); 49th Precinct Community Affairs offi cers detective Jay development move forward. Sturdivant (back, 3rd from l) and offi cer David Lepore (back, r) with PPNA board members. Councilman Salamanca (r) helped tighten the fi rst bolt for new senior housing at 1880 Boston Road. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce SALAMANCA VISITS VILLA MARIA HOMES SALAMANCA MEETS NYCHA TENANT LEADERS With the Villa Maria Homes needing capital improvements, Councilman With the third largest NYCHA portfolio in the city, Councilman Rafael Salamanca has made it a priority to fi ght Rafael Salamanca has been working to help connect homeowners there for NYCHA residents and to ensure both capital and programming needs are met. Recently, the councilman met with the proper agencies and resources from the city to fund results. with NYCHA tenant association leaders from across the south Bronx to hear about budget needs, upcoming programming and other issues.

Councilman Salamanca (l) discussed an update on a needed project. Councilman Salamanca (2nd from l) met with tenant association leaders to learn more about their budget Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce needs and other concerns. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce SV DRUG FREE COALITION The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 14 at Odyssey House. During the meeting, the coalition discussed the DFC application process and viewed a presentation from Coun- cilwoman Annabel Palma. The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition’s February meeting had a great turnout. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 45 BY MARK SAPLICKI everyone desires: swift and It will mean thousands of his offi cers to our meeting last AND VINCENT PREZIOSO sure justice for victims and de- additional vehicles from other month to talk about Fire Pre- Thank You DA Clark fendants. areas clogging our already vention and Safety. We were honored to have Vertical Prosecution: The congested roads and intersec- The most important point Bronx District Attorney Darcel prosecutor who starts a case tions. Do we need yet another made was that every home D. Clark as the guest speaker will remain with it until it’s shopping center? We think needs to have a working smoke at our last meeting! DA Clark resolved. This will eliminate not! What we do need is more and CO2 detector. If you can- was accompanied by her com- confusion and frustration that Bronx, the people of our fi ne affordable housing for seniors not afford one, you can get munity affair coordinator Rae- arises when a case gets passed city, and the people of the State and more park space for our it free from the Red Cross & shawn Horry, who will be keep- from prosecutor to prosecu- of New York. young people. We were fortu- FDNY by calling (877) 733-2767. ing us abreast of events at the tor at each stage of a criminal Captain Alps… nate to have Tatiana Constanti- Also you should be aware that DA’s offi ce that will be of inter- proceeding, reduces unneces- Crime Is Down nople from Speak Up For a Bet- the old style removable battery est to the community. Bottom sary delays as each assistant We were also privileged to ter Bronx at our last meeting, type alarms are being phased Line: Clark is not only Bronx- becomes familiar with reas- have the commanding offi cer along with Melissa and Shawn, out (by law), in favor of sealed bred, but she is bringing her of- signed cases, and eliminates of the 49th Precinct, Captain who explained the problem units that will last ten years. fi ce into the 21st century with the risk of missing documents. Thomas Alps at our meeting. and their concerted efforts to In addition you need to have energetic focus and fl are. She is Internal Controls: Every Although the captain has only oppose this plan. This is not working fi re extinguishers and the fi rst women in that position prosecutor will be fully ac- been here a few months, he said a done deal yet, so we are ask- be familiar with how to use and the fi rst African-Ameri- countable for each of their he was very impressed with the ing everyone in this area to let them. If you live in a fi reproof can woman to serve as DA in cases. There will be a stan- outpouring of support from the their voices be heard. You can or non-fi reproof building. Call the State of New York. She has dardized CompStat-style re- community and the high level do so by signing the petition 911 immediately if you have a an extensive background in porting structure and a peri- of involvement from them. posted at: https://www.change. fi re (even a small one) criminal justice, beginning in odic review of evidence for all This, he said, is how to keep org/p/speak-up-for-a-better- More info: www.fdnysmart. the DA’s offi ce in 1986 and in- cases within each Bureau, and crime down and the quality of bronx-oppose-the-rezoning-of- org/safetytips, or call (718) 281- cluding 16 years as a Criminal a mid-level reporting structure life up. Captain Alps comes baychester-square-protect-our- 3870. Court judge, and NYS Supreme within the Trial and Investiga- from the NYPD Intelligence community. Senior News Court Justice. tions divisions, ending with bu- sector and strongly believes in To date Ms Constantinople’s Now in its second year, ap- She informed us that she reau and division chiefs report- ‘Intelligence Policing’. organization has: proximately 16,000 New York has totally revamped the oper- ing to the chief assistant and He believes that policing • More than 60,000 signed City residents have received ations and functionality of her the district attorney herself. works better when the resi- petitions opposing the pro- services through the NY Con- organization, and received the Standing Up to Corrup- dents inform the police what posed retail development nects program, which the NYC appropriate funding from the tion: No stone will be left un- they need. The captain is a • More than 70 local busi- Department for the Aging ad- City Council to do so. By the turned in ferreting out those strong advocate of the NCO nesses have signed up to sup- ministers in the fi ve boroughs. way did you know that the DA’s who abuse the people’s trust or program (Neighborhood Co- port Speak Up for a Better Through a no-wrong-door offi ce is the second largest em- treat public money as their per- ordination Offi cers), which Bronx. Storeowners, managers approach, people of all ages and ployer in the Bronx? And there sonal piggy bank. Our assis- would place two offi cers in and employees all fear that ad- income levels gain assistance are jobs available. DA Clark tants will be encouraged to use each sector of the precinct to ditional traffi c will negatively when seeking long-term care. spoke about the current heroin their legal talents to prosecute work closely with community impact their businesses and Help is a phone call or walk-in epidemic and her efforts to fi ght corruption to the fullest extent groups, identify problems, de- lead to the loss of jobs. Custom- visit away at fi ve community- it. She urged all citizens to re- of the law. velop intelligence about crime, ers will be blocked from reach- based sites – one in each bor- main engaged the process of Time-Sensitive Prosecu- and lead problem solving and ing the stores and employees ough. Bronx: Neighborhood law enforcement because work- tions: We will reduce the ex- crime fi ghting efforts. His goal will be delayed during their SHOPP, 953 Southern Boule- ing together we can have a safer isting backlog of felony and is to make the 49th Precinct an commute to work as well as vard, (347) 862-5200. Bronx. Ms Clark also warned misdemeanor cases by imple- NCO command by the end of negatively impact other qual- NY Connects provides assis- people not to avoid jury duty, menting an intensive program 2017. ity of life issues such as air tance through trained special- as there may be serious con- through which the district at- The good news is that over- quality. ists who help people navigate sequences. Besides, when you torney and her executives will all, crime is down in the city, • More than 150 volunteers the maze of providers in health serve on a jury you are guaran- review the oldest pending cases and in the Bronx, and in our and counting have signed up to and non-medical services. teeing a jury of your peers. The every week, with an emphasis Sector G crime accounted for be a part of the organization. Services are available in DA expressed her appreciation on advancing those cases in- only 6% of the total crime in • After hearing the concerns many languages, and employ- to Captain Thomas Alps for his volving incarcerated defen- the 49th Precinct. of many citizens, Speak Up is ees may even make home vis- support, and that of the NYPD dants. We will also endeavor to Captain Alps was accompa- advocating for more sustain- its. For more information, call in general. We are all proud to speed up prosecutions in gen- nied by our perennial favorite, able and better uses of the Bay- 311. have a DA of the character and eral by viewing our discovery Detective Jay Sturdivant, head chester Square property such The Bronx Salad quality of Darcel D. Clark, and obligations in an expansive of Community Relations, and as additional housing (afford- Finally a salad for Da Bronx. we wish her every success in way to eliminate unnecessary by police offi cer Tyrone Mede- able or senior), a community Through the efforts of various her efforts to make the Bronx adjournments. ros, our Crime Prevention po- or recreation center and park Bronx organizations and chefs, even a better place to live. Active Investigations: ‘Ac- lice offi cer. Tyrone indicated space. We applaud the efforts a green dish has been created DA Clark’s Message tive’ will be the watchword of that although there was essen- of Speak Up For a Better Bronx to represent the borough for The word ‘vista’ calls to the Bronx DA’s Investigations tially no major crime in our and encourage all residents to NYC Restaurant Week. The mind many things. When one Division with vital goals for area, we still need to vigilant get involved. Bronx Salad was developed by embarks upon a new task, a this important unit of the of- about the petty crimes we ex- From Da Prez… Chef King Phonjanakong and vista is what lies ahead – a view fi ce, objectives that will be experience, such as vehicle break- By Vincent Prezioso contains: black beans, mango, of the future. To me, the word pressed through the creation ins, mail thefts, scams and I wish to thank all of you for red peppers, avocado, corn, vista embodies both the excite- and work of our Public Integ- crimes against the elderly. your concern and well wishes red onions, black olives, plan- ment of the task that lies be- rity Bureau, our Rikers Island We continue to be proud of as I recuperate from knee re- tain chips, tomatoes, cilantro, fore me, and a program of re- Prosecution Bureau with pros- the fi ne offi cers of the 49th Pre- placement surgery. I am hope- lettuce and kale. View a video forms that I have announced to ecutors on-site, our Immigrant cinct and appreciate their in- ful to be able to make an appear- of the salad at: http://pix11. breathe new life into the Bronx Affairs Unit, and our Convic- volvement and support. ance at the upcoming meeting. com/2016/10/05/bronx-chef- District Attorney’s offi ce. tion Integrity Unit. We are also Speak Up For Please attend our upcoming looks-to-bring-healthy-eating- The VISTA program in- strengthening the Bureau that A Better Bronx meeting to receive updates on to-restaurants-with-signature- volves fi ve basic steps: Vertical houses the Forensics Com- We are all concerned about various community concerns, salad/. Prosecution, Internal Controls, puter Lab Unit, the DNA Unit, the consequences to our com- which are cannot be dissemi- NYBG Events Standing Up to Corruption, the Crime Strategies & Case munity if a new proposed shop- nated easily in this newsletter. Our New York Botanical Time-Sensitive Prosecutions, Enhancement Unit, and the Cy- ping development called Bay- Fire Prevention & Safety Garden has just published and Active Investigations. bercrime and ID Theft Unit. chester Square is approved for We are grateful to Fire- their calendar of events for this Each of these fi ve steps will As always, the Bronx DA’s the property along Gun Hill fi ghter Timothy Boyle, liaison spring and summer. For more lead to more rapid and fairer offi ce stands ready to repre- Road (which previously hosted for the FDNY Offi ce of Commu- information, call (718) 817-8700 trials. The result will be what sent and serve the people of the the Golf Range). nity Affairs for sending two of or visit www.nybg.org. 46 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT VISITS TRIBORO CENTER DIAZ, HEALTHFIRST The St. Barnabas Mobile Mammography Unit visited Triboro Center on Wednesday, February 15 to provide free, on-site mammograms for uninsured women. Blood pressure screenings, SWEETHEART hearing tests and safe sex education were also offered for those who attended the event. LUNCHEON

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Healthﬁ rst co-hosted the tenth annual Bronx Sweetheart Luncheon on Wednesday, February 15 at the Villa Barone Manor in hon- or of local couples who have been married 50 years or more. Each couple shared a day of complimentary dining and dancing while enjoying great music and conversations.

(left) Diaz presented Walgreens a citation of merit. Randy Arias (c) accepted the award on the company’s behalf. (l-r) Keila Valerio, nursing home liaison; Nate Goldman, Triboro Center administrator; Van- Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co essa Pena, nursing home liaison distributed goodie bags to participants. Photo by Ray Maldonado ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL BRIGHTENS SPIRIT The Food and Nutrition Department at St. Barnabas Hospital presented a Valentine’s birthday cake on Tuesday, February 14 to patient Reinaldo Matias who had earlier told staff that he was feeling blue. He was so moved by gesture that he forwarded a photo of the team to his family and friends.

Borough President Diaz (r) congratulated Luciano (l) and Venny Rodrigues on their 50 years The Food and Nutrition Department made a Valentine’s birthday cake to help brighten a of marriage. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co patient’s spirit. Photo courtesy of St. Barnabas Hospital ELECTEDS, MISS USA HOST ‘VALENTINE’S FOR VETS” Senator Jeff Klein, Assembly members Mark Gjonaj, Michael Benedetto and Jeffrey Dinow- itz and Councilman Andrew Cohen celebrated the 22nd annual Valentine’s for Veterans on Friday, February 17 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

Healthﬁ rst’s Tamar Ogburn (l), event planner; Ann Marie Adamson, Exteral Affairs and George Hulse (r), Community Engagement vice president accepted a citation of merit from Diaz. Photo by Silvio Paciﬁ co

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 47 • Do You Remember - Menconi Brothers...... 49

• Fordham Prep School Upcoming Concert...... 50

• Much Ado About Nothing At Scanlan...... 50

• Forever Freestyle II At Lehman...... 50 Pelham Art Center’s Andean Carnavales celebration

The Pelham Art Center, is full of joy and laughter. 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, One of the most notable New York, announces its next rituals is that of the yunza, in Folk Art event, Andean Car- which a large tree is planted navales, on Saturday, March and is surrounded by gifts. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. The community gathers to Join them for family- dance around the yunza, tak- friendly activities celebrating ing turns to cut the tree until Peruvian culture, In celebra- it falls down. tion of Carnavales (Carnival), The couple that gives the experience a traditional Pe- ﬁ nal cut before the tree falls ruvian musical performance down is in charge of the orga- by the band Inkarayku, led by nization of the yunza the fol- Andres Jimenez. lowing year. Stay for a hands-on work- These events and pro- shop creating a craft typical grams are made possible, in of the Peruvian Carnaval sea- part, by the ArtsWestchester Traditional Peruvian musical performance by Inkarayku. son. with funds from Westchester As part of our Folk Arts County Government. Pel- International Realty; Annual sor Stiefvater Real Estate; Fund; the Rutsch family; Jon Series, this event is free and ham Art Center also receives Platinum Sponsor Merid- Westchester Jewish Commu- and Nancy Warner; Robin’s open to all ages. funding from: New York State ian Risk Management/Joan nity Services; Nurses Network Art+Giving; Nycon; Strype- Carnavales takes place Council on the Arts, A State Solimine Real Estate, Gold of America; Town of Pelham; monde Foundation; Broadway during the month of February Agency; Annual Presenting Sponsor UBS Private Wealth Junior League of Pelham; Electric,; Members; and An- in the Peruvian highlands and Sponsor McClellan Sotheby’s Management; Silver Spon- New Rochelle Campership nual Fund Donors. Metroplus Health Plan announces new member engagement and rewards program

MetroPlus Health Plan announced ing in the Step-Up Walking Challenge. redeemed will be. the introduction of its member en- The program is administered by “These rewards provide an easy and gagement and rewards program. The These rewards provide Finity, a leading health technology fun way to assist our members in their MetroPlus Healthy Rewards Program is company. Finity’s Health Intelligence efforts to stay healthy and allow those designed to engage members in specifi c an easy and fun way to Platform uses ongoing, multimedia en- enrolled with MetroPlus to reach their healthy activities that improve their gagement and gamifi cation through re- individualized health goals,” said Seth health, quality of life, and well-being. assist our members in their ward points to encourage members to Diamond, chief operating offi cer of The new program encourages efforts to stay healthy and participate in healthy activities. All re- MetroPlus. “The program is also cost- MetroPlus members to earn reward wards are tied to specifi c activities that effective. By keeping members healthy points for completing healthy activi- allow those enrolled with can be easily tracked and measured. today, we avoid more costly interven- ties. Members have already started re- The closed-loop technology tracks tions later.” ceiving informational material about MetroPlus to reach their member engagement by medium and “This is the most innovative engage- the program and can call or log on to activity, and evolves based on behavior. ment and rewards program in New MetroPlus’s website to learn more. individualized health goals. This targeted engagement methodology York City,” said Alexandra MacDonald, Members can use the reward points Seth Diamond is proven effective to improve member executive vice president of Population they earn to order healthy items from health, increase compliance, and lower Health Management at Finity. “Using the MetroPlus Healthy Rewards Cat- health care costs. the health intelligence we gather for alog. As individuals complete their Health Risk Assessment, and more. The rewards that members can MetroPlus members, we can personal- healthy activities, they will be able to Many of the healthy activities rewarded earn cover a wide spectrum of popular ize engagement to maximize health be- visit the Healthy Rewards Portal via through this program are tied specifi - itemsm ones that promote physical ac- havior change. This results in high pro- smartphone, tablet, or desktop to track cally to chronic conditions. For example, tivity (e.g., baseball mitts, basketballs, gram participation, cost savings, and their activities, redeem their reward a person who has diabetes can receive quilted sleeping bags, and activity increased prevention and compliance.” points, and access personalized well- a reward for completing a HbA1c test trackers), others focused on nutrition “One of our most important goals ness tools and resources. The program to measure blood sugar level, or a per- and health (blenders, digital thermom- is to improve not only our member’s also provides support to members over son who has asthma can earn points by eters, polarized sunglasses), others for health, well-being and satisfaction, but the phone. simply refi lling their long-term asthma relaxation and fun (deluxe art sets), also the member experience with the Members can earn rewards when controller. Other rewards are tied to and still others for new families (boppy plan itself,” Diamond said. “We are con- they take steps to manage their diabe- preventive health activities, such as vis- pillows, baby strollers, and car seats), fi dent our new Healthy Rewards Pro- tes, attend pre- and postpartum visits iting a primary care provider within 60 plus much more. The higher the points gram is a powerful way to help achieve for a healthy pregnancy, take an annual days of joining MetroPlus or participat- earned, the more valuable the reward that goal.” 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR 25th Annual Card Party OLA’s Silver Jubilee

Thursday March 9, 2017

7:00 pm To 11:00 pm Doors Open at 6:30 pm

Villa Barone Manor 737 Throgs Neck Expressway Bronx, NY

4 Course Dinner Open Bar For tickets: Email: [email protected] or call School (718) 829-1706 or Rectory (718) 824-5454

BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 49 Fordham Prep concert; free Gospel concert; Forever Freestyle II at Lehman; Wave Hill events; Scanlan’s Much Ado About Nothing

On Saturday, March 11, from Takes Two”, Sa-Fire “Boy I’ve sets apart those individuals who will become a scrapbook page or School will be welcoming the 6 to 11 p.m, Fordham Prepa- Been Told”, Corina “Temptation”, have served their community visual time-capsule. Red Monkey Theatre Group in ratory School will celebrate its Lydia Lee Love “Don’t Take Your and continued the tradition of re- Saturday, March 4; Sunday, their production of ‘Much Ado 175th anniversary with a spe- Love Away” and Soave “Cry- storing and preserving Taino cul- March 5: Family Art Project: A About Nothing’, Sunday, March cial concert by world-acclaimed ing Over You”. Hosted by Sal ture. Since the resurgence and Living Wall: While we are still 26 at 2 p.m. This production Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan at the Abbatiello and Speedy. Music revival in the 1980s, the Taino tucked indoors for winter, let’s re- is being fully funded by the St. Leonard Theatre, 441 E. Ford- by DJ Lucho, DJ 1st Class and Revival Movement has sought to member plants that provide fresh Helena Business High School ham Road. Cocktail reception at Whiteboy DJ Kys. Produced recapture an Indigenous culture air indoors. Using the shapes, Alumni Association and all pro- 6 p.m., followed by the concert at by Lehman Center and Sal Ab- that was once thought lost due to colors and names of these fa- ceeds will benefi t the Sr. Mary 8 p.m. batiello. colonization. The Taino Awards miliar, green friends, make pa- Richard Scholarship Fund The performance will raise Sal Abbatiello, one of the pi- is an extension of those who per collages incorporating many at Monsignor Scanlan High money for the 175th Anniversary oneers of Hip Hop, discovered have worked tirelessly to pre- verdant hues, then participate in School. Annual Fund and the Prep’s Fine many rappers and DJs such as serve, protect and defend Taino a group installation project—a Sister Mary Richard was in- Arts Programs. The audience will Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow and Puerto Rican culture. green wall. strumental in the opening of the also be treated to an exclusive and Run-D.M.C. at the legend- Award winners and award Saturday, March 4: Garden & St. Helena Business School on performance by Emmy-Nomi- ary night club Disco Fever. Ab- categories this year include: Conservatory Highlights Walk: September 9, 1957. As their prin- nated actor and singer, Dominic batiello’s Bronx Latin dance Rafael Velez Rafy “Goeiza- Join in for an hour-long tour of cipal, Sr. Mary Richard opened Chianese. club, The Devils Nest, is where Guani” Velez, Areito Award for seasonal garden highlights. Free, the doors to 136 students intro- Tynan’s versatile repertoire Latin Hip Hop was born and is artist of the year; Melvin Javier and admission to the grounds is ducing them to a curriculum that includes operatic, oratorio, con- now called Freestyle. There he Gonzalez and Esencia Taba- free until noon. included academic and business cert and popular music genres. discovered Little Louie Vega, nuco, Areito Award for musician Sunday, March 5: Pre-Con- subjects with Religion at its core. An extraordinary talent, he has TKA, The Cover Girls, Lisette of the year; Jesus Mangual, Are- cert Tea: Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Each year 300 graduates performed for presidents and Melendez and many more. Ab- ito Award for artisan of the year; the Mark Twain Room prior to to- walked down the aisle of St. Hel- popes and at major concert batiello’s record label Fever Re- Maria Aponte, Guaitiao/friendship day’s concert in Armor Hall. The ena’s Church to receive their di- halls, sports venues and historic cords is credited with releasing Award for community; Priscilla Café at Wave Hill pairs a clas- plomas and take their places locations around the world. the fi rst Freestyle recording in Anakakuyani, Dujo/Storyteller sic menu with an assortment of in the business world. Many Each ticket includes a pre- 1984, Nayobe’s “Please Don’t award; David Vlow Rodriguez, green, black and herbal teas. of these graduates have since concert cocktail party; the per- Go”. He is now known as the Guaribo/Warrior award; David This traditional tea service in- gone on to college and success- formance; a post-concert recep- “Godfather of Freestyle” and has Rodriguez, Areito Award for poet cludes the four classic elements ful careers, attributing their suc- tion; and free parking and shuttle been promoting Freestyle con- of the year; Domiciano Diaz and of savory, scones, sweets and cesses in school and in life to Sr. service from the Fordham Uni- certs for over 30 years. Taino Mavi, Guaitiao/friendship tea. The menu, presented by Mary Richard. Sr. Mary Richard versity parking garage. Lehman Center for the Per- award for community; Rafael Tor- Great Performances, includes an retired in 1973, having served as Tickets are $ 75 Balcony; forming Arts is on the campus res “Guamoel”, Koa/Educator of array of tea sandwiches, scones principal for 16 years and she $125 Mezzanine; and $175 Or- of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 the year; Robert Waddell, Areito and bite-sized desserts. After- died on November 16, 1995. chestra. For tickets visit https:// Bedford Park Boulevard West. Award for writer of the year; Rene noon Tea also includes a glass She is fondly remembered by www.fordhamprep.org/ronan- Tickets for Forever Free- de Liciaga/Peter Morla, Tabaku/ of sparkling wine. Afternoon Tea her students, many who still re- tynan style 11 are $100*VIP, $65, $60, language; Elijah Cruz 10 years Service is $36. call the words she imparted to For sponsorship inquiries, and $55 and can be purchased old and fi rst child to receive the Sunday, March 5: Winter them a very long time ago, “May contact Sheila Sohr at sheilas- by calling the Lehman Center “Yocahu/Humanitarian” Award; Workspace Drop-In Sunday: Art- all that meet you be better for [email protected] box offi ce at (718) 960-8833 or Dianne T. Golding Frankson, ists in the Winter Workspace pro- having met you; may no one be * * * through online access at www. Guaitiao/friendship; Alberto Cor- gram share their studio practice less good, less kind for having The Gospel group Akladana- LehmanCenter.org. rea Jr., Tekina of the year, Ten- with visitors on this Drop-in Sun- known you.” toto, from Benin, invites you to a *New This Season: Havana anche Cemiata Rose Golden, day. In the Winter Workspace to- Much Ado About Nothing is free Gospel Concert honoring Café and Lehman Center special Bohike of the year; Elvis Ka- day are Elisabeth Condon and a play set at the end of the war, the release of Evrard Viossim’s VIP pre-concert wine and hors tari, Anakukaya/Up and coming Tommy Nguyen. Stop by Glyn- at a time when people are allow- fi rst album “Listen to the Voice” d’oeuvres reception starting at Leader award. dor Gallery to speak to the art- ing themselves to believe they in the St. Helena gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. VIP tickets include the The people that have been ists and get a closer look at the have a future. Their emotions 1315 Olmstead Avenue, on Sat- reception and the best seats in nominated and honored are creative process. are thawing out after a period urday, February 25 from 7 to 11 the house. At the reception meet people who have met the criteria Sunday, March 5: Concert: of national trauma. Soldiers are p.m. other patrons and the staff of Le- needed to show that they are in- Ray Vega Latin Jazz Quintet: struggling to re-enter the civilian For more information, call hman Center. Sponsored by Ha- deed loyal, sincere, humble and Trumpeter Ray Vega brought world; survivors are struggling to (347) 849-2661. vana Café Restaurant and Ha- very active in the Taino commu- the audience to its feet on his re-form the bonds of family and * * * vana Club Puerto Rican Rum. nity. These people have set forth prior visit to Wave Hill. “A dean of friendship. Lehman Center for the Per- Low-cost on-site parking the standard, and are true lead- golden tones and elegant, mel- Like any Shakespeare play, forming Arts in association with available for $5. ers. ody-respecting improvisational this is a piece that reaches Sal Abbatiello of Fever Records * * * For example, Robert Wad- development” (JAZZIZ Maga- across time to shake us by our presents for the eleventh year in In keeping with a nine year dell, a reporter for Virtual Bo- zine), the South Bronx native and collective cultural lapels. It con- a row the Latin-fl avored Dance tradition that began in 2009, the ricua.org and an adjunct pro- his Latin Jazz ensemble return fronts us with a wealth of ideas Music Sensation, with Forever Bronx’s urban tradition, the Taino fessor for the City University of triumphantly to Armor Hall with that couldn’t be more current – Freestyle 11 on Saturday, March Awards announces its 2017 win- New York, is awarded the Areito a mix of his own works and his gender roles, infi delity, genera- 4, at 8 p.m. To Latino teenagers ners and honorees. The Taino Award for Writing. He is honored unique take on standard tunes. tional divides, civil war – and in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Awards rewards distinguished for a series of articles he wrote Performances begin at 2PM and hope. Freestyle, a hybrid of Hip Hop achievement in the current revival about contemporary Taino and last approximately one hour with This play is a struggle and disco, was known simply as of Native and Indigenous People their everyday struggles. no intermission. of love, trust and forgiveness “Our Music.” Returning to Leh- of (Boriken) Puerto Rico, (Kis- * * * Sunday, March 5: Garden & against pride, fear and envy. In man Center for the tenth year keya) Dominican Republic, Cuba Upcoming Wave Hill events: Conservatory Highlights Walk: this struggle, wit is sometimes in a row, the concert will fea- and the Caribbean. Each award Saturday, March 4: Winter Join in for an hour-long tour of a delicious poison – a tool by ture performances by 15 groups: winner is recognized for their work Workspace Workshop: Narra- seasonal garden highlights. means of which we may speak TKA/K7 “Maria”, Judy Torres and for their achievements in the tives In Encaustic: Work with Wave Hill is located at 675 to each other without listening. “No Reason To Cry”, Cynthia Taino community as a whole. Winter Workspace artist Cecile West 252nd Street. For further And the moments when char- “Change On Me”, George Lam- Held Sunday, April 16, 5 Chong to create a personal information call (718) 549-3200 acters in this play truly listen to ond “Bad Of The Heart”, Noel p.m. at the Bronx Museum of the chronicle or story embedded ext. 232. each other, time and time again, “Silent Morning”, Coro “Where Arts on the Grand Concourse, permanently in encaustic. Fixed * * * are the moments when hearts Are You Tonight”, Rob Base “It the Ninth Annual Taino Awards in beeswax and resin, your work Monsignor Scanlan High and lives can be won or lost. 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR Affordable Housing for Rent COMPASS RESIDENCES 2A 120 NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITS AT 1524 Boone Avenue, Crotona Park East, Bronx Amenities: parking garage (in nearby building), shared public court yard, shared resident court yard, bike storage, laundry room, community room , childrens playground, stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, closed circuit television system, wood floors in apartments, ceramic tiles in hallways, kitchens and bathrooms

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The 2017 Honorees are: THE THOMAS C. GIORDANO LEADERSHIP-IN-EDUCATION AWARD Michael Coppotelli Associate Superintendent of Student Government Affairs, Archdiocese of New York Benjamin Basile Principal of the Mott Hall Community School, Master Principal, District 8 President Emeritus, Middle School Principals’ Association

THE MICHAEL TOMASETTI PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Jane Stefanini - Principal, St. Lucy School Georgette Valente - Assistant Principal, PS 108

THE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD Victoria Galasso - St. Frances De Chantal School, Teacher Chrissy Loretta - PS 83, Teacher

THE ANDY GALDI SPECIAL EDUCATION AWARD Christine Capalbo - St. Raymond Elementary School, SETSS Teacher Joanne Calabrese - PS 41, Teacher, ELL Teacher

THE DOMINIC CAPONE FIAME SERVICE AWARD Geri Sciortino - The Bronx Design Group, President

THE PHILIP J. ABINANTI COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Dr. Angelo Michilli, D.O DONATION: Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal

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56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH LEADERS TRAVEL TO ALBANY Christopher Columbus High School’s Youth Leaders on the Move students embarked on their trip to the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus in Albany on Friday, February 17.

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Calvary Hospital recently hon- CALVARY HOSPITAL ored local resident Quasha Morefi eld with the ‘Unit Secre- CALVARY HOSPITAL tary Excellence’ Award recogniz- COMMENDS MOREFIELD ing the importance and value of HONORS the hospital’s unit secretaries. Morefi eld, a DeWitt Clinton High PERKINS-VEITCH School graduate, has worked as a unit secretary for Calvary since 2013 and was presented Calvary Hospital recently honored Stephanie the award for the second half of Perkins-Veitch with the ‘Catch a Star’ Award December 2016. for December 2016 in recognition of her going above and beyond to make a difference and exemplifying a ‘healing touch’ presence Quasha Morefi eld (c) graciously ac- with patients and family members. cepted her award from Leonila Qui- nones (l), Calvary Hospital director of Nursing Operations and Robert Calvary Hospital awarded Stephanie Perkins- Sullivan, nursing supervisor. Veitch the prestigious ‘Catch a Star’ Award. Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital COMMUNITY BOARD 7 SALUTE VETERANS Community Board 7 hosted its inaugural Soaring Heights Eagle - Wind Beneath My Wings Awards Ceremony and Veterans Break- fast on Friday, February 10 at Lehman College. The event honored this year’s Soaring Heights Eagle Award recipients NYC Depart- ment of Veterans Services commissioner Loree Sutton; Air Force veteran Latisha Russaw; Veterans Affairs outreach coordinator Shawn Kingston; Air Force veteran Ayanna Ahmand; Navy veteran Anthony Rivieccio; Air Force veteran Tiffany Barker; Vietnam Ma- rine veteran Stanley Scriven; Vietnam veteran Johnnie Wiiliams, Jr.; Army veterans Marco Bongioanni and Irvin Queen; Navy veterans Robert Eppich, Jr. and Joseph Bello; Vietnam Army veteran Johnnie Brooks; World War II Navy veteran Joseph Binder; veteran Michael Alford, Sr.; Army veteran Luis Soltero-Rodriguez; National Guard veterans Stephen Avallone and Jeffrey Hunter for their service to our country and their continued contributions to their communities The board also honored Laurie Leitch; Ines Adan, VA director of Human Services; Selina Kingston; Dr. Stepha- nnie Addo-Zuniga; Shelia Sanchez; veteran LaTanga Blair; Devin Wray-Scriven; Orlando Pellot; Dannette Queen; Robert Eppich, Sr.; Denise Major; Vicki Bello; Ana Williams and Christine Williams and veteran Hiawatha James Watts recognized as Wing Beneath My Wings Award recipients in recognition of their sacrifi ce in helping the Soaring Heights Eagle Award recipients reach their fullest (l-r) Stephen Avallone, Andrew Rivieccio, Shelia Sanchez, (back, 3rd from r) and others honorees proudly displayed potential. their awards. Photo courtesy of Community Board 7 BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 57

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LEGAL NOTICE 2956 Gunther Avenue, Bronx, NY with your lender during this process. ROSELYN SMITH, any and all persons THIS SPACE IS INTENTIONALLY 10469 unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who To locate an entity near you, you LEFT BLANK BL #: 4789 - 53 Notice of Public Sale may call the toll-free helpline maintained may claim to have an interest in, or Secure Self Storage will be holding a ------by the New York State Department of general or specific lien upon the real Public Lien Sale located at 1725 West ------NOTICE Financial Services at 1-877-BANK-NYS property described in this action; such Farms Road, Bronx NY 10460. The sale ------X unknown persons being herein YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING (1-877-226-5697) or the Foreclosure will be held on Monday March 13, 2017 To the Above named Defendant: generally described and intended to be YOUR HOME Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit at 11:00 AM the Contents of the units You are hereby summoned to included in the following designation, If you do not respond to this answer the Complaint in this action, and the department’s website at will be sold for cash to the highest namely: the wife, widow, husband, summons and complaint by serving a to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. bidder. Certain terms and conditions widower, heirs at law, next of kin, copy of the answer on the attorney for apply. See manager for details. For Complaint is not served with this FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS descendants, executors, administrators, the mortgage company who filed this more information call 718-910-9010. Supplemental Summons, to serve a Be careful of people who approach devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, foreclosure proceeding against you and Unit Number Name Items notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) you with offers to “save” your home. committees, lienors, and assignees of filing the answer with the court, a default 1009 Fernandez, Hermist1026 attorney(s) within twenty days after the There are individuals who watch for such deceased, any and all persons judgment may be entered and you can Tavares, Emilio1047 Hernandez~, service of this Supplemental Summons, notices of foreclosure actions in order to deriving interest in or lien upon, or title lose your home. Belinda1085 Perez, Rosa exclusive of the day of service (or within unfairly profit from a homeowner’s 30 days after the service is complete if to said real property by, through or 1115 Roman, Elizabeth 1129 Nater, distress. You should be extremely Speak to an attorney or go to the Luis1130 Belle, Jeanette1131 Mcintosh, this Supplemental Summons is not under them, or either of them, and their careful about any such promises and court where your case is pending for Erick personally delivered to you within the respective wives, widows, husbands, any suggestions that you pay them a fee further information on how to answer the 1164 Gallardo, Alexis1203 Marquez, State of New York). In case of your widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, or sign over your deed. State law summons and protect your property. Victor1213 Plowden, Norman1214 failure to appear or answer, judgment descendants, executors, administrators, requires anyone offering such services Sending a payment to the mortgage Llano, Joselyn will be taken against you by default for devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, for profit to enter into a contract which company will not stop the foreclosure 1218 Williams, Krystal 1220 the relief demanded in the Complaint. committees, lienors and assigns, all of The Attorney for Plaintiff has an fully describes the services they will action. Cummings,Andrea 1226 Quero, Mayra whom and whose names, except as office for business in the County of Erie. perform and fees they will charge, and YOU MUST RESPOND BY 1234 Raysor, Stephanie stated, are unknown to plaintiff; THE 1268 Moreno, Polianna 1326 Trial to be held in the County of SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER which prohibits them from taking any BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE Zayas~, Aida 1338 Alonzo, Tanya 1344 Bronx. ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE money from you until they have PARKCHESTER NORTH West, Michelle The basis of the venue designated completed all such promised services. PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) 1350 Garcia, Iraida 1368 Bowens, above is the location of the Mortgaged CONDOMINIUM, § 1303 NOTICE ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through ‘’JOHN AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE Theresa 1374 J Watson III, Andrew Premises. NOTICE TO Candy V. Medina Defendant In DOE #12,’’ the last twelve names being COURT. 1545 Santos, Felix YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING 1559 Hernandez~, Belinda 1573 this Action. fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN YOUR HOME Domenech , Gregory P Jr. 1575 Rice, The foregoing Supplemental persons or parties intended being the FORECLOSURE; New York State law James Summons is served upon you by If you do not respond to this tenants, occupants, persons or requires that we send you this notice 1586 Hernandez, Virginia 1650 Ruiz, publication, pursuant to an order of summons and complaint by serving a corporations, if any, having or claiming about the foreclosure process. Please Derrick 1667 Hernandez, Tameka 1673 HON. Lucindo Suarez of the Supreme copy of the answer on the attorney for an interest in or lien upon the premises, read it carefully. SUMMONS AND Fernandez, Melvin Court Of The State Of New York, dated the mortgage company who filed this described in the complaint, COMPLAINT You are in danger of 1709 Jones, Robert 1768 Salaman, the Thirtieth day of January, 2017 and foreclosure proceeding against you and Defendants. losing your home. If you fail to respond filed with the Complaint in the Office of Nydia 1874 Albelo, Dorcas 1900 Ruiz, filing the answer with the court, a default ______to the Summons and Complaint in this Derrick the Clerk of the County of Bronx, in the judgment may be entered and you can __ Foreclosure Action, you may lose your 1933 Boone, Ulysses 1938 Diaz, City of Bronx. lose your home. SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS home. Please read the Summons and Kim 1954 Torres, Alexzander 2020 The object of this action is to Speak to an attorney or go to the Mortgaged Premises: Complaint carefully. You should Moore, Tonekqua foreclose a mortgage upon the premises court where your case is pending for described below, executed by Candy V. 1605 METROPLOITAN AVENUE, 2137 Vazquez, Samuel 2138 Diaz, further information on how to answer the immediately contact an attorney of your Medina dated the November 28, 2012, UNIT 4H, BRONX, NY 10462 Christopher 2192 Ramirez, Alba 2247 summons and protect your property. local legal aid office to obtain advice on Perez, Colbert to secure the sum of $431,048.00 and Sending a payment to your how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF 2268 Quamie, William 2276 Ortiz, recorded at Instrument No. CRFN Block: 3944 Lot: 3741 INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 2012000475113 in the Office of the City mortgage company will not stop this Domingo 2289 Diaouraga, Daman 2300 The State encourages you to become Montrevil, Yanick Register of the City of New York, Bronx foreclosure action. To the above named Defendants informed about your options in 2302 Olivo, Charline 2350 Lugo, Ann County on the December 4, 2012; The YOU MUST RESPOND BY YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to foreclosure. In addition to seeking M 2354 Gonzalez, Zoraida 2370 mortgage was subsequently assigned SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER answer the complaint in this action and assistance from an attorney or legal aid Vasquez, William by an assignment executed May 4, 2016 ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the 2375 Angeles, Ricardo 2404 and recorded on May 9, 2016, in the PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) complaint is not served with this office, there are government agencies Gonzalez, Cristian 2510 Luis Office of the City Register of the City of AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE summons, to serve a notice of and non-profit organizations that you New York, Bronx County at CRFN Cartagena, Powerhouse Repairs & COURT. appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney may contact for information about Maintenance 2518 Cardona, Kesheena 2016000159162 DATED: February 3, 2017 possible options, including trying to work Said mortgage is to be assigned by within 20 days after the service of this 2521 Andino, Jason 2542 Singleton, Gross Polowy, LLC with your lender during this process. To an Assignment to be recorded in the summons, exclusive of the day of Eric 2562 Tobar, Angel 2581 Duran, Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) Office of the Bronx County Clerk. service (or within 30 days after the locate an entity near you, you may call Lennys 2587 Vargas, Sulay 2596 Reid, 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Wellington The property in question is described service is complete if this summons is the toll-free helpline maintained by the as follows: Williamsville, NY 14221 not personally delivered to you within New York State Department of Financial 2956 GUNTHER AVENUE, BRONX, The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC the State of New York) in the event the Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the NY 10469 and the attorneys whom it employs are United States of America is made a Department’s website at LEGAL NOTICE HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN debt collectors who are attempting to party defendant, the time to answer for http://www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE FORECLOSURE collect a debt. Any information obtained the said United States of America shall RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people Supplemental Summons and Notice NEW YORK STATE LAW by them will be used for that purpose. not expire until (60) days after service of who approach you with offers to “save” of Object of Action REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU the Summons; and in case of your Supreme Court Of The State Of New THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE your home. There are individuals who failure to appear or answer, judgment watch for notices of foreclosure actions York FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE will be taken against you by default for County Of Bronx READ IT CAREFULLY. LEGAL NOTICE in order to unfairly profit from a ------SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT the relief demanded in the complaint. homeowner’s distress. You should be ------YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION extremely careful about any such SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE AND RELIEF SOUGHT ------X YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO promises and any suggestions that you OF NEW YORK THE OBJECT of the above caption Wells Fargo Bank, NA A ction to RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND pay them a fee or sign over your deed. COUNTY OF BRONX action is to foreclose a Consolidated Foreclose a Mortgage COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE State law requires anyone offering such Plaintiff ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ______Mortgage to secure the sum of vs HOME. PLEASE READ THE ______$114,000.00 and interest, recorded on services for profit to enter into a contract Candy V. Medina, People Of The SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT INDEX NO. 35782/2015E April 18, 2008, in CRFN: which fully describes the services they State Of New York, New York City CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE 2008000155953, of the Public Records will perform and fees they will charge, Transit Adjudication Bureau, United IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A of BRONX County, New York, covering and which prohibits them from taking States Of America Acting Through The ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND premises known as 1605 any money from you until they have IRS, AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE METROPLOITAN AVENUE, UNIT 4H, completed all such promised services. John Doe (being fictitious, the HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BRONX, NY 10462. Dated: September 2, 2016 names unknown to Plaintiff intended to SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND Plaintiff,Plaintiff designates BRONX The relief sought in the within action RAS BORISKIN, LLC be tenants, occupants, persons or ASSISTANCE as the place of trial situs of the real corporations having or claiming an The state encourages you to is a final judgment directing the sale of Attorney for Plaintiff interest in or lien upon the property become informed about your options in property the premises described above to satisfy BY: described in the complaint or their heirs foreclosure. In addition to seeking vs the debt secured by the Mortgage Natalia Roban, Esq. at law, distributees, executors, assistance from an attorney or legal aid THE HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES described above. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite administrators, trustees, guardians, office, there are government agencies OF THE ESTATE OF ROSELYN BRONX County is designated as the 106 assignees, creditors or successors.) and non-profit organizations that you SMITH; DOROTHY PRICE place of trial because the real property Westbury, NY 11590 Defendant(s) Index #: 32681/2016E may contact for information about BIEGELSON, AS HEIR AND affected by this action is located in said (516) 280-7675 Mortgaged Premises: possible options, including trying to work DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF county.

62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR “I though my guys were really mentally strong, probably one of the best mental performances we’ve had all year long. You’ve got to appreciate it.” BILLY TURNAGE ...... 64 WINGS NAB FIFTH BOROUGH TITLE

Wings Academy celebrates after clinching yet another Bronx borough championship, taking down Eagle Academy in a come-from-behind victory at Queens College on Feb. 18. Photo by Robert Cole

BY LAURA AMATO with just seconds on the clock teenth consecutive champion- Wings. The squad struggled “We were fi ghting and bick- Elijah Buchanan believed. to lift his squad to a 56-54 vic- ship appearance. from the get-go, trailing by ering with each other in the He knew he could hit the tory over Eagle Academy in “I felt like I could take it double digits throughout fi rst half,” said Wings coach shot. It didn’t matter what had the Bronx borough fi nals at upon myself to give us back much of the fi rst half as Eagle Billy Turnage. “Guys wanted happened before. The only Queens College on Feb. 18. the lead,” said Buchanan, who connected on shot after shot to win the game on one shot. thing that mattered was the Buchanan hit just three connected on the shot just from behind the arc. There’s no ten-point shot in moment and when the moment jumpers in the victory – all in moments after Eagle tied the The Eagles jumped out to basketball. Once we decide to came, Buchanan hit the shot. the fourth quarter. game. “I can’t just stop play- a 28-16 lead at the break and stop arguing with one another The Wings Academy senior It was the program’s fi fth ing.” Wings needed to refocus its and play Wings basketball, we drained a nothing-but-net trey straight boro title and four- It wasn’t an easy win for collective energy on the court. Continued on Page 64 BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 63 Wings still fl ying, nab fi fth straight borough title from Page 63 were fi ne.” Wings made it a seven-point game heading into the fourth quarter and the team, fi nally, settled into its game plan. Defense was the difference- maker down the stretch as Wings’ matchup zone forced Eagles’ shooters into diffi cult, one-and-done looks. Boubacar Kamissoko led the defensive charge, pushing the ball in tran- sition and draining a layup with just over fi ve minutes left to make it a one- point game. “As a team we locked in,” said senior guard Jose Perez, who fi nished with 21 points. “I spoke to Boubacar, he’s our team’s best defender on the perimeter and we said we had to settle in. With our defense, we knew, our of- fense would come.” Perez gave Wings its fi rst lead of the game with 2:35 left on the clock, hauling in an offensive rebound and draining the putback to put his squad up one. Buchanan padded the lead on Wings next possession, draining his fi rst three-pointer of the game. Eagle – making its fi rst-ever boro fi nal appearance – refused to go down without a fi ght, however, as DeMarley Smith tied the game with 1:26 left. That’s when Buchanan, who didn’t score in the fi rst half, made his move. The senior answered on the very next play and Wings wrapped up the victory on the defensive side of the ball, shutting down Eagle on the team’s last-second look. It wasn’t always pretty or easy, but the team believed when it had to, playing the mental game down the stretch. “I thought my guys were really mentally strong, probably one of the best mental performances we’ve had all year long,” Turnage said. “You’ve Wings senior guard Jose Perez gave his squad its fi rst lead of the game with just under three minutes left on the fourth quarter of the Bronx got to appreciate it.” borough fi nals on Feb. 18. Photo by Robert Cole Yankees announce ON-SALE dates for 2017 Spellman Cheerleaders Capture Fourth Place at Nationals regular season individual game tickets

Mastercard pre-on-sale Feb. gram. When fans purchase indi- 22-26 online at Yankees.Com and vidual game tickets using their via Ticketmaster phone; on-sale Mastercard, they can save up to to begin Monday, Feb. 27, at 10:00 $17 per ticket in select seating cat- a.m. egories for all 2017 regular season Tickets for individual Yan- games. kees games at Yankee Stadium For those using other ac- will be made available to the pub- cepted methods of payment, the lic through an exclusive Master- on-sale will begin on Monday, card pre-on-sale online at yan- Feb. 27, at 10:00 a.m. at yankees. kees.com and yankeesbeisbol. com and yankeesbeisbol.com, and com, and via Ticketmaster phone via Ticketmaster phone only at from Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10:00 (877) 469-9849 and Ticketmaster a.m. through Sunday, Feb. 26, at TTY at (800) 943-4327. 10:00 p.m. During the Mastercard Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28, pre-on-sale, all fans can purchase tickets may be purchased at the The Cardinal Spellman cheerlead- vanced to the fi nals in the Large Varsity ticing several times each week up until tickets using their Mastercard. Yankee Stadium Ticket Offi ce and ing team competed at the United Cheer Non-Tumbling Division, and fi nished in the date of the competition. Team cap- For more information, please visit all Ticket Offi ces located within Association national competition held fourth place overall in their division. tains are, Kimora Chambers, Kendra www.yankees.com/priceless. Yankees Clubhouse Shops. from February 11-12 at ESPN Wide Coached by Michele Muccio, Erin Guaba, Corinne Scott, all of junior year. Fans purchasing tickets dur- The Yankees will continue to World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Finch, Jillian Bauman and Terilynn Wil- This is the fi rst time that the current ing the on-sale referred to above offer mobile ticketing in 2017. For With hundreds of school competing liams, the team began preparing in Au- squad has competed at the national can take advantage of the “Mas- more information, please visit in numerous categories, the team ad- gust for this event, and continued prac- competition. tercard Preferred Pricing” pro- www.yankees.com/mobile. 64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR By any other name: Former Rice star excelling at Dayton

Top Row L to R: Camila Brewster, Raffaela Piacente, Samantha Sanzaro, Angelena Cancel, Briana Colon, Kiya Gooden, Grace Rios and Alene Ortiz; Bottom Row L to R: Franchesca Gonzalez, Victoria Vieni, Isabella Basile, Kristin Markgraf, Gabrielle Ramirez, Mackenzie Brickley, Yocelyn Martinez, and Andrea Carbajal. SCA Varsities Tumble to Trophies at Dayton point guard Scoochie Smith has always garnered headlines for his unusual name, National Competition but this season he’s getting noticed for his play as well. Elsestar Images / Erick Schelkun

Hard work and commitment are the hallmark of the St. Catharine Academy cheerleading teams BY JON PEREZ the Elite Eight as an 11-seed. Over the with national ranking for more than a decade. This year, competing in the 2017 Universal Cheer- It’s not uncommon to have a nick- last two years, Smith was thrown into leading Association (UCA) National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida was name if you’re a Smith. the starting lineup and has fl ourished. no different. Performing diffi cult programs, both teams went on to become national fi nalists, a feat Dayshon Smith hasn’t been called He’s currently eighth on the school’s in itself. The JV team was awarded the national ranking of 9th place in the Small Junior Varsity Tum- Dayshon in quite some time. That’s all-time assists list. bling Division while the Varsity was awarded 13th place in the Small Varsity Division II Tumbling. because his grandfather George Blunt “I just let the game come to me,” Refl ecting on the experience, JV cheerleader Kristin Markgraf said, “We went through a struggle gave him the nickname ‘Scoochie’ Smith said. “It’s just natural for me. this season, but hitting our routine at fi nals was everything to me and my team. We knew no mat- when he was fi ve years old. Whatever my team needs at the mo- ter where we placed we won in our hearts, and that feeling is better than any fi rst place trophy.” It’s stuck and it’s what’s shown up ment, I try to do it. Sometimes the Varsity cheerleader Annette Hernandez said, “Even though we didn’t rank as expected I will always in headlines whenever the Dayton team needs me to help people score to remember the special moments I had with my team this season. I will treasure my cheer experi- point guard has sparked the Flyers play better and if that’s my role for the ence at SCA.” this season. He’s sparked the Flyers a whole night, it’s okay as long as we get The cheer coaches couldn’t be prouder of the teams’ accomplishments. Varsity Coach Nicole lot this season. the win.” Sallustio said, “They showed so much heart and dedication. Two weeks ago, because of injuries, “Everyone in my family has them,” Smith credits his success to his both teams needed to rework their routines and replace a member. You would hardly have noticed. Smith said. “Mine is more nation offseason workouts with fellow Rice They stuck together like family and persevered. We are so proud of them.” JV Coach Janeen Dorsey wide.” alumni and current Charlotte Hornets added, “The JV team is one of our youngest teams. Yet, they competed in the most diffi cult JV divi- Smith wasn’t popular in the Bronx all-star point guard Kemba Walker. sion at Nationals. Not only did they get into the fi nals, they ranked in the top 10. We look forward to because of his nickname, the current Smith said that Walker was a big rea- watching these young women fl ourish over the next four years within the SCA cheer program.” Flyers star shined at Rice High School son why he chose to attend Rice. for three years. He took his talents to “I keep up with his success, he Putnam Science Academy in Connect- keeps up with my success,” Smith icut for his senior season because Rice said. “He was someone that I looked closed its doors in 2011 and he didn’t up to as a player at Rice, him and miss a step. many other players that came out of He drew interest everywhere he Rice. That was one of the reasons why went – and not because of his name, I went there He had a lot of success at but because of his game. UConn. He’s a fi rst time all-star and Dayton pursued Smith from jump- I’m just happy for his success.” street. Flyer coach Archie Miller The senior has helped the Flyers sent assistant Allen Griffi n to recruit (20-5, 11-2 Atlantic-10) to a fi rst-place Smith throughout his career in the tie in the conference with Virginia Bronx and Connecticut. Griffi n sent Commonwealth. With the win at Saint glowing reviews of Smith to Miller, Louis on Feb. 14, the class of 2017 set who saw a player with a high ceiling. the Dayton all-time program record “We saw this guy that had that lit- for wins with 98 victories, but Smith tle New York City slick game and could is far from satisfi ed. score the ball, make guys better and After losing to Final Four-bound what I liked about him was he wasn’t Syracuse last season, Smith feels his little,” Dayton coach Archie Miller team is hardened to make a run in the said. “He was about a 6’2 point guard big dance this March. who could shoot.The city experience “I think we have the pieces,” Smith with development pieces, he was going said. “We’re getting Josh Cunning- to get bigger and stronger, we felt like ham back, I think that’s very vital for he’s a guy we could run a team and us, he brings athleticism to our team. Top Row: L to R: Amanda Turner, Elizabeth Wickes, Charleze Perez, Brittney Calderon, things have worked out for him.” We have numerous amount of talent Sarabeth Vasquez, Abbygayle Clarke, and Lilly O’Farrill. Smith earned the opportunity to around us and I think last year, hav- Bottom Row L to R: Alexa Costanz, Hailey Mahoney, Annette Hernandez, Cassidy Geni, play his freshman year and has blos- ing an up and down season will help Danielle Lorenz. somed in his time at Dayton. As a us out this year and keep us more fo- freshman he helped guide his team to cused.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 65 Mount holds off upset-ready All Hallows in semi BY LAURA AMATO tled for an intentional foul. The rally call was simple – The junior guard couldn’t next man up. strike twice, however, as his The Mount St. Michael boys three-pointer rimmed out on basketball team held on for a the Gaels’ next possession and 68-58 victory over All Hallows All Hallows couldn’t stage a in the CHSAA ‘AA’ New York second-straight upset. semifi nals on Feb. 21, fi nd- Mount’s defense bent, but it ing an extra spark down the never quite broke in the wan- stretch after senior star Eli- ing minutes of the posteason jah Buchanan fouled out of the tilt. The zone did its job and, game. even more importantly, the Joe Bull and Michael players grabbed rebounds Green led the charge late, when they had to. bringing the squad together “We slowed them down. I and sinking clutch buckets as thought we got out on guys,” the minutes ticked down. The Fraher said. “They only got victory sends No. 4 Mount to one shot the last three or four the championship tilt against minutes of the game.” No. 2 Archbishop Stepinac on Mount hit its free throws Feb. 25. down the stretch – including “When your best player a perfect six-for-six from Mike fouls out, I said alright let’s Krause in the fi nal 30 seconds see if these other guys can step of regulation – holding on for up,” said Mount coach Tom a slightly more dramatic vic- Fraher. “It’s a tremendous tory than the squad initially win for us against an All Hal- wanted. Still, it was diffi cult lows team that I knew wasn’t to be too upset with a champi- going to quit.” onship berth. Mount controlled the game The team answered the early, jumping out to a 38-24 rally call in the fourth quar- lead at halftime, but the No. 8 ter – maintaining focus and Gaels refused to go down with- Micheal Green helped keep Mount St. Michel in the game down the stretch, taking down All Hallows in the slowing the game down when out a fi ght. After all squad CHSAA ‘AA’ New York semifi nal matchup on Feb. 21. Photo by Robert Cole necessary. It wasn’t always grabbed an upset victory over pretty, but it was a win and, top-seeded Cardinal Hayes in four minutes left on the clock “When Eli fouled out, we All Hallows started chip- at this point, that’s all Mount the quarterfi nals on Feb. 19. and, suddenly, Mount had to tried to stick together as a ping away at the Mount lead as was worried about. Now, “When it got down late, change its approach just a bit. team,” said Bull, who also soon as Buchanan took a seat they’re coming for a title. they really got into us a little Bull led the charge, step- racked up 18 points. “Coach, on the bench, making it a fi ve “Me and Eli last year, we bit,” Fraher said. “It can be ping up on the court as he re- every day preaches that. Pos- point-game with 1:43 left on came to the Hayes-St. Ray’s tough playing with a lead.” assured his teammates that session by possession. Every the clock. Donald Hartley set championship and said, ‘We Buchanan – who still fi n- everything would be fi ne – as possession is important. We Mount back on its collective want to be here next season,’” ished with 18 points – fouled long as they maintained their go through that in practice ev- toes after sinking a pair of free Bull said. “We worked all sum- of the game with just over focus. ery single day.” throws when Green was whis- mer and now we’re here.” Velocity Track Club New York highlights WINSTON DINKINS well! In the Elementary “A” overall with points to earn COACH / PRESIDENT Division (1st – 3rd grade), her trophy in the 55 meters Velocity Track Club was Brianna Burrell took 2nd in dash. Also in the Elementary blessed with 4 girls com- the fi nals and fi nished in 3rd “B” Division, Jada Clark fi n- peting in the 43rd Colgate place overall to earn a tro- ished tie for 5th place with Women’s Games Finals on phy and educational grant point in the 55 meter hurdles Saturday, February 18th at for $250 in the 55 meter dash. to earn her a trophy. Jada is the Armory’s New Balance Shyenne Blake who is also in the 4th grade; therefore Track & Field Center in Fort in the Elementary “A” Divi- she can compete in the same Washington, New York. All sion. Has only been compet- division next year. Congrat- the ladies looked fabulous ing since Sept 2016, took 6th ulation to all athletes that in their Colgate Women’s place and earned a trophy competed in the Colgate Velocity Track Club student-athletes sporting their Colgate Women’s Games sweat suits. Each in the 55 meters dash. Both Women’s Games and thank Games trophies athlete also received a tro- girls are only 7 years old and you Colgate-Palmolive Com- phy and the top 3 received in the 2nd grade, therefore pany!! Island New York! Plus this go to help our children. For an education grant for ether they will be competing in Our next meet will be on event serves as the USATF additional information, you $1,000, $500 or $250. An ath- the same division next year. Sunday, February 26th, the Hershey Indoor National can go to our web site Veloc- lete traveled as far as Stone Olyvia Burrell who is in the 2017 USATF New York Youth Championship qualifi er. itytrack.org or contact me, Mountain GA to compete in Elementary “B” Division Indoor Track & Field Cham- Velocity Track Club New Coach Winston Dinkins at this series of races. The VTC (4th & 5th grade) took 5th in pionship at Ocean Breeze York is a 501C3 Non for profi t. 914-441-6196 or email me at girls represented the Bronx the fi nals, but fi nished 4th Athletic Complex in Staten 100% of your donation will [email protected]. 66 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 BTR Illegal trucks towed, fi ned; 45th removes stored semis from park area

From page 1 St. Raymond Cemetery, have had this problem on and off for years. pickup truck with Delaware plates and Based on his experience, the coun- tractor-trailer with New York plates cilman said that commercial vehicles had boots applied that same day. are stored on local streets for a vari- On February 19, according to Raia, ety of reasons, including owners who six more summonses were issued, fi ve don’t want to pay to store their vehi- more vehicles were booted and one bus cles in manufacturing areas. was towed. Local activist Victor DePierro said The councilman said that he has that he passes the service road almost witnessed the illegal parking along- daily when he takes his son to school side Pelham Bay Park for some time, in New Rochelle, and that the problem but said that the severity has in- is growing. creased and he recently counted nine He has seen up to ten trucks parked trucks, including fl at bed trucks with next to the park on Bruckner Boule- cars on them. vard at once, he said. “We are not a truck stop here,” said “This is a residential community,” Vacca, adding that he felt the towing is said DePierro, who said he brought the “going to send a message because they matter to the councilman’s attention. are going to wake up in the morning “It just gives you the perception and not fi nd their vehicle.” that this is becoming a truck stop,” The councilman said the Bruckner said DePierro, who added that he Rows of tractor-trailer trucks parked next to Pelham Bay Park on Bruckner Boulevard just service road, along with part of Cross has questions as to the cargo and the north of Middletown Road illustrate the amount of the illegal parking of 18-wheelers. A com- Bronx Expressway Service Road near whereabouts of the drivers. munity activist submitted this photo. Photo courtesy of Victor DiPierro Bronx Zoo closeup on Animal Planet show

From page 1 entertainment, he said, but are mainly focused on conservation efforts and research. In the past year, 230 zoos under the umbrella of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums contributed $186 million to conservation efforts outside their parks in the wild, he added. “We felt there are a lot of miscon- ceptions about zoos, and some questions about whether there need to be zoos and aquariums in the 21st century,” Thomas said. “We thought the best way to convey that was to partner with Animal Planet and open up our doors and let them film whatever they want.” Multiple film crews followed zoo staff on and off for eight months, and quickly learned how to blend in Bronx Zoo staff fed two Nile crocodiles for the media as part of an event at the zoo to celebrate the launch of a new Animal Planet TV show, around the animals. ‘The Zoo’. Community News Group/Arthur Cusano For instance, crews sometimes used smaller GoPro cameras instead of larger, more intrusive cameras. who contribute in some way to animal In the first episode, someone counted “They were able to rig something There are 500 employees at the zoo care, and about 100 or so who care for 40 people appearing, and that’s great together with a hinge that allowed the the animals directly. because it gives us a chance to show- leg to keep moving,” Andrews said. Being featured on a national tele- case the people who by and large fly “Just seeing the ingenuity that goes vision network was a new experience under the radar.” into caring for them, because there for staffers, but Thomas said one thing The Animal Planet network’s gen- are no kits to save a flamingo’s leg.” that will come through loud and clear eral manager, Patrice Andrews, said Another memorable scene An- in the show is the passion that zoo em- the show was the result of what she drews said she was proud of chroni- ployees have for their work. called an incredible and amazing part- cles the zoo staff treating a gorilla for “I think in general, the people who nership that her crews established glaucoma. work with animals are drawn to ani- with the zoo employees. “They were able to figure out one mals and tend to be more introverted, “This was like an all-access back- of the gorillas had glaucoma and per- myself included,” he said “But then stage pass for the zoo,” Andrews said. formed surgery,” she said. “Just the there are people who love being in “We pulled back every curtain that we fact they were able to discern that dur- front of the camera.” could,” she said. “The beauty here is ing day-to-day interactions with that Thomas said the showrunners did that there are 6,000 animals, and we gorilla was just amazing to me.” not intentionally spotlight any partic- had every door opened. It was just a Following the crocodile feeding, ular staff members, but instead chose matter of where we were and what the screening was held in a nearby to film whichever employees were car- kind of story we wanted to cover.” gathering hall. The possibility of fu- ing for the animals being featured in a That exclusive access led to sev- ture seasons now rests in the hands of Ring-tailed lemurs greeted the media at the given episode. eral memorable behind-the-scenes mo- viewers, but Andrews said she would Madagascar exhibit prior to the screening of “It was the machinists that would ments that viewers will see, including love to see it happen. the new Animal Planet series, ‘The Zoo’. be building a shoot for a giraffe and the treatment of a flamingo with a bro- “If we could run this 100 episodes, Community News Group/Arthur Cusano the keepers that work with the giraffe. ken leg. we’d be very happy,” she said. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2, 2017 67 Time for the ‘MRI Without Walls’ Remember, New Deductable Starts in 2017

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