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BY JAIME WILLIAMS to see four or fi ve accidents in the Westchester Square Busi- The intersection of East front of his shop annually, and ness Improvement District. Tremont Avenue at Silver and he also felt unsafe crossing the “It’s a matter of who you Overing streets recently re- street. speak to,” she said. ceived a makeover, but the im- “I’d been trying to get this The concern has been provements have caused some intersection fi xed for a long raised that the changes make confusion for drivers. time,” said Clarke. “It was businesses on the two blocks Where there was previ- treacherous.” east of the intersection, before ously a wide-open intersec- Those accidents took a par- Williamsbridge Road, less ac- tion that was hazardous to ticularly scary turn when in cessible. drivers and pedestrians, there July 2012, a car drove through There is currently a sign at are now numerous dividers the front of his shop during Williamsbridge Road and Sil- breaking up the intersection the night. ver Street instructing drivers and directing traffi c fl ow. Since the barriers went that there is no left turn from Vehicles travelling south up and the traffi c calming Silver, but Sorin said there on Silver Street, can no longer measures were implemented, needs to be more signage until make a left turn on to Tremont Clarke said he no longer hears people adjust to the new traffi c Avenue. the sound of screeching tires pattern. The changes, completed in like he often did before. The BID will continue to November, came after local “From what I’ve seen, it’s work with the Department of merchants advocated for im- working,” said Clarke. “It’s Transportation to get the addi- provements to the confusing 100 percent for the better.” tional signage, and will moni- location. For others, the changes tor the changes’ effect on busi- One of those merchants was at the intersection is taking ness. Juan Clark of Clark & Sons some getting used to. “Right now there’s not a Signs. His shop has sat at the A few merchants are frus- major impact,” said Sorin. corner of Overing Street and trated that you can no longer “It’s mostly inconvenience.” Tremont Avenue for the past turn left on Tremont Avenue The benefi ts of a safer in- 14 years, and he said he used from Silver, said Lisa Sorin of Continued on Page 67 First SAGE center opens in boro
BY JAIME WILLIAMS Department for the Aging. verito, Torres called the event Bronx lesbian, gay, bisex- A Staten Island center an emotional moment. Bingo To Benefi t Calvary ual and transgender seniors opened in December, as welll “This has tremendous will now have a place to go for as an expanded center in Har- meaning for me as a gay man,” Ann Graney with her winning Bingo cards at Throggs Neck Me- both camaraderie and assis- lem. There is also currently he said. morial Unit #1456’s annual Bingo benefi t for Calvary Hospital on tance. centers in both midtown Man- When SAGE approached Sunday, January 18. The national organization hattan and Brooklyn. him, Torres said he was upset Services & Advocacy for Gay, The initiative to bring to learn that while there are Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans- SAGE centers to more New an estimated 100,000 LGBT gender Elders celebrated the Yorkers was spearheaded by seniors in the city, there was opening of its fi rst full-time Councilman Ritchie Torres. only one full-time LGBT se- senior center in the Bronx on The new center at Union Com- nior center. Wednesday, January 14. munity Health Center in Ford- “It’s hard to imagine a pop- The opening was part of a ham falls within his district. ulation that is more invisible, $1.5 million initiative in 2014 At the grand opening cer- and more tragically under- to create full-time SAGE cen- emony of the SAGE Center served than LGBT elders,” ters across the city, funded by Bronx, attended by a number said Torres. the city council and opened of city councilmembers includ- It was important to the with support from the NYC ing Speaker Melissa Mark-Vi- Continued on Page 67
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 5 Pop-up coffee shop to leave 55 Bruckner Blvd.
BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN Cafe to occupy the ground the Mix Cafe will look for a 450 A trial business in the fl oor retail space of the build- to 600 square foot space, al- south Bronx will be closing ing, free of charge, while he most a third of the space, once down its current location at sought a permanent tenant. it leaves its current location. the end of the month. The pop-up shop, which As a result, the Mix Cafe The Mix Cafe, a pop-up cof- seated 20 to 25 people, hosted a decided that it will close to the fee shop located in Mott Ha- holiday market in mid-Decem- public by the end of the month, ven, will be leaving 55 Bruck- ber to introduce themselves to while Weissman seeks an- ner Boulevard at the end of the the area and its residents, on other tenant. month, after just fi ve weeks of a stretch of Bruckner Boule- “I want them to keep the operation. vard that includes various res- coffee shop open,” said Weiss- Originally opened as a taurants and bars. man, “However, I am glad that three-day experiment at Unfortunately, the Mix Ca- they were able to operate here nearby 127 Lincoln Avenue fe’s new location attracted less and I hope that they fi nd an- in April 2014, the coffee shop customers than it’s fi rst site, other space in the neighbor- was successful in the little due to the area’s limited pedes- hood suitable for them to op- time that it operated there, re- trian foot traffi c in the winter. erate, because this area lacks ceiving upwards of 75 custom- “These two blocks are very and needs a coffee shop like ers daily while developing its isolated, especially during this one.” business model. this time of the year,” said Pe- The Mix Cafe thanked the This is typical of pop-up cof- ter Medina, co-owner of the building’s owner for the op- fee shops, which move in and Mix Cafe. “We had a lot of cus- portunity it was offered. out of locations frequently. tomers at the old location, but “Joshua (Weissman) was The Mix Cafe returned to because the holidays are over very generous to let us operate Mott Haven in early Decem- and it’s still winter, the num- our business here, and we are ber, relocating the shop just ber of our customers has de- very grateful that an opportu- blocks away to its current creased signifi cantly - even nity like this was given to us,” space, on the ground fl oor of a though we relocated just a few said Vernicia Colon, co-owner Co-owner of the Mix Cafe Peter Medina plans to leave Mott Haven by the three story, mixed-use build- blocks away.” of the Mix Cafe. “This was a end of January, and hopes the business ‘pop-ups’ back in the area in the ing that was completed in Au- The Mix Cafe’s other prob- positive experience, as it gave near future. Steven Goodstein / Community News Group gust 2014 by Alexander Ave lem with this location was its us a chance to test our prod- Lofts LLC. size - 2,000 square feet - way ucts in a developing neighbor- take a trip to the Mix Cafe, a.m. to 5 p.m. Joshua Weissman, who is too much space for the pop-up hood of the Bronx.” which is open Monday thru Medina recommends cus- the building’s landlord, ini- store to operate. If you’re in Mott Haven Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomers try their espresso, cor- tially reached out to the Mix According to it’s owners, from now until January 31, and Saturday and Sunday 11 tado or chai latte.
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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO right now we have no east Bronx she said. The New York Public Li- library branch open on Sun- “My main concern is that in brary is reaching out to the lo- days.” the goal to make this overarch- cal community to gather feed- Also discussed was the kind ing plan to serve the entire bor- back about programing for the of collection that was expected, ough, that the local community new Westchester Square branch said Vacca. The councilman said does not get overlooked, because library. that the library is one part of a it is replacing the branch library, Even though the scheduled plan to jumpstart Westchester which is part of the commu- opening of the branch is in 2018, Square, which includes bringing nity,” she said, adding that she NYPL personnel held an invita- the Bronx Council on the Arts to is concerned about continuing tion-only stakeholder meeting a former bank building in sev- children’s programs at the new with key residents in The Square eral years, and the recent reno- building. community, business leaders and vation of Owen Dolen Park. Westchester Square is a ma- elected offi cials, at the present He also believed that the jor transit hub, and the library Glebe Avenue branch on Monday, meeting may bring about design believes that people will avail January 12. More public engage- ideas for the interior of the new Councilman James Vacca (second from right) met with Westchester themselves to pick up and drop ment may follow. building. Square library manager Kathleen Carrasco, NYPL vice president George off books in the mornings and Attendees of the meeting in- “Maybe now that the library Mihaltses, and associate director for East Bronx Neighborhood Library evenings, she said, adding that cluded Councilman James Vacca, people know what we are look- Network Tiffany Alston. Photo courtest of Councilman Vacca’s offi ce The Square branch also presents who said he secured $12 million ing for programmatically, they the opportunity for the NYPL to in funding for the project to be will keep that in mind when they part of the borough. could also include legal immigra- create a building with a striking completed on Lane Avenue in design the inside of the library,” It could be along the lines of tion assistance and english as a design that can be a beacon in the heart of The Square, and also said Vacca. Bronx Library Center on Kings- second language (ESL) classes, as the area. said that it was a productive, al- Sandi Lusk, a meeting at- brige Road, which is the library well as wellness training, which The NYPL will have discus- beit early, meeting to discuss pro- tendee and co-founder of the center for the whole borough, were Vacca’s ideas, she said. sions with the community about gramming at the new branch. Westchester Square Zerega sources suggested. Lusk said that her main con- materials, and what should be in- “We were starting to suggest Improvement Organization, “They want to make this one cern is that the library continue side the library in terms of furni- some programming concepts we which runs children’s program- of the chief borough research to serve as the local branch for ture and lighting, and work with would like to see the library in- ming at the existing Glebe Av- centers; it is going to have a lot the Westcheser Square commu- their own staff, in order to have clude,” said Vacca. “We spoke enue branch, said that she came of research capabilities,” said nity even as it is expanded into architects design the best build- about continuing education, away with the impression that Lusk. regional library hub. This is es- ing interior possible. GED programs for adults, (and) the NYPL will make the library The new library should have pecially important as chang- The new building will be lo- we spoke about having a library go beyond that of a traditional digital collections and electronic ing demographics have brought cated on the site of an annex open on Sundays. That was some- neighborhood branch and be resources, she said, in addition to more families with children into building of the Huntington Free thing that I brought up, because more of a ‘library center’ for this adult and children’s programs. It the surrounding communities, Library. THE CHECKING ACCOUNT YOU DESERVE IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 7 Seniors fl eeced by Greendot scammers
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In exchange, all ping stone to run. Resign your Trust Fund business tax at 17.8cpg (what- should show up for work full council seat today to avoid any ever that is) and other miscel- time. Those holding down a confl icts of interest. This will Founded in 1981 by laneous taxes.. second outside job should ei- free you to run for another of- Michael Benedetto and Dear editor, Increasing the gas tax ther give up their bonus or out- fi ce full time on your own time John Collazzi Larry Penner’s letter to the would simply allow Congress side work. Donate one day’s and dime. CEO editor is correct when he states to increase spending on often- salary to your favorite private List any campaign contri- Les Goodstein legislation to fund the Highway frivolous projects that do noth- charity for each day you fail to butions from recipients who PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Trust Fund is deadlocked in ing for highway travelers, with show up for work. receive annual member item Jennifer Goodstein Congress; good for taxpayers! no guarantee that it would keep Include in your district funding. Do not accept any ‘Pay BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER Laura Guerriero It is important to remember spending below revenues. Do mailings identifying personal for Play’ or other special inter- EDITOR that Congress created the High- you really thinks Congress will attendance records for all full est campaign contributions John Collazzi way Trust Fund in 1956 and spend only what they receive in council and council committee from those doing business with ASSIGNMENT EDITOR was able to avoid a shortage of gas tax revenue? meetings, legislation you have NYC to avoid the appearance of Patrick Rocchio funds by not spending more Carl J. Cannizzaro sponsored and voting record any confl icts of interest. REPORTERS than was collected in gas taxes. on all Council bills. Do not have taxpayer offi ce Steven Goodstein Rob Wirsing That changed in 2008, when tax Council paid Stop passing frivolous legis- funded staff drive you around Jaime Williams revenues declined but the Con- lation that infringes on constit- or ghost write any letters to the ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES gress continued to spend as if too much uents civil and economic liber- editor or guest oped articles un- Leonard Vigliotti the revenues were growing. ties, along with naming streets der your name. Write your own Donna Marzi Since 2008, Congress has after dead people. material. PRODUCTION had to replenish the trust fund Dear editor, Leave your private car at Ordinary New Yorkers can Mauro DeLuca with $55 billion in general The average salary for a home instead of using free only dream of such plums. We funds, diverting over $55 bil- New Yorker is $41,000 per year. parking at City Hall. Buy a are hard-working especially lion of gas taxes to non-high- A NYC council members’ base Metro Card and use public municipal employees. They way projects; i.e. entitlement salary is $112,500 plus bonuses, transportation to and from never see such fi nancial re- for what is offi cially designated work like millions of New York- programs. wards, work hours or other Subscribing Community Groups At $2.47 per gallon current as a part-time job. Virtually ev- ers do daily. perks of offi ce that are readily • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association New York taxes amount to 51 ery member receives an addi- If running for other pub- available to council members. • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. cents per gallon (cpg) including tional lulu ranging from $4,000 lic offi ce - do not use your cur- Larry Penner • Schuyler Hill Civic Association • Ferry Point Civic Association • Ferry Point Community Advocates • Chippewa Democratic Club • Throggs Neck Merchants Association • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Korony American Legion Post 253 OPED: by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. • Locust Point Civic Association • Spencer Estate Civic Association • Country Club Civic Association • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association Why I am visiting Israel • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement Organization The people of the United population at home, but the gogue closed for the fi rst time curity, and what keeps their • Morris Park Community Association • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. States have stood strong with longstanding history of Jew- on Shabbos since World War II. country secure helps keep our • Van Nest Community Association the people of Israel from the ish acceptance in countries The meaning behind such im- borough and our city secure. • Chester Civic Improvement Association day that country was founded like the Dominican Republic agery cannot be understated. Israel is worthy of not only our • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Liberty Democratic Association in 1947. As the only democracy and growing Jewish popula- Israel is one of our strongest respect, but our support. Display Advertising Rates & Deadlines: A copy in the Middle East, and as our tion in places like Argentina, allies. Israelis and all Jews As we celebrate the life and of The Bronx Times Reporter Advertising Rates key ally in the fi ght against Brazil and Panama, as well. must know that our Latino legacy of Dr. Martin Luther is available on request. 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Neither this newspaper lationship between the people As Martin Niemöller wrote, Israel has produced and I will help create new friend- nor any part thereof may be reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, of the Promised Land and La- refl ecting on the Nazi atroci- continues to work on some of ships during diffi cult times. including photocopying, microfi lming, recording tinos across the world. ties of World War II, “First the most amazing technologi- Israelis do not let terrorism or by an information retrieval system without the express written permission of the publisher. This is of critical impor- they came for the Jews…” cal and scientifi c advance- and hate keep them down. Nei- This copyright is extended to the design and text created for advertisements. Reproduction tance, given not only the con- Following these acts of ter- ments the world has ever seen. ther do Americans, and nei- of said advertisement or any part thereof without the express written permission of Bronx Times tinued vitality of the Jewish ror, the Paris Grand Syna- Israel is a partner in our se- ther do I. Reporter, Inc. is strictly prohibited. 12 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 13 Vigil mourns victims of Paris attacks of the neighborhood’s Catho- BY JAIME WILLIAMS lic community, and thanked Dozens of local residents the community for coming to- and community leaders gath- gether. ered on Pelham Parkway last “Times of tragedy bring week to remember those who unity,” said Fr. DeStefano. died in the recent Paris terror- Although the terrorists ist attacks. called themselves Muslim, On January 7, terrorists at- their values are not those of tacked the offi ce of the satiri- the true religion, said Imam cal magazine Charlie Hebdo, Hamud Al-Silwil of the Bronx killing 12. The suspects and Muslim Center. affi liates later took hostages “There is no room for vio- in a printing plant and a Jew- lence anywhere,” said Al-Sil- ish grocery store, where an wil. “We reject it completely.” additional four were killed. “The Muslim community Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj I know is a generous commu- organized the interfaith vigil nity,” said Gjonaj. “They are on Friday, January 19 to honor our neighbors and friends, the victims. and they help make this neigh- “We are gathered here to- borhood a better place.” day to mourn and pray for Local teens Sana Naeem peace,” said Gjonaj. and Hira Choudhry attended After the attacks, three mil- the vigil with signs that called lion Parisians and supporters for peace, and said they wanted responded by peacefully as- to provide a positive represen- sembling in the streets, said tation of their religion. The vigil on Pelham Parkway for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Paris was attended by local residents Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman of “People need to understand of all ages and religions. Photo by Walter Pofeldt the Young Israel on Pelham that Islam is literally a reli- Parkway. gion of peace,” said Choudhry. “We want to echo that to- Edith Blitzer of the Pelham devastating. tant for members of the com- agreed. day,” he said at the vigil. Parkway Neighborhood Asso- “These are all human be- munity to stand as one, she “It’s good for the commu- Father Salvatore DeSte- ciation, said the news of the ings, we have the same blood,” said. nity—all races, religions and fano of St. Clare’s of Assisi ex- attacks on the Jewish commu- said Blitzer. 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Before be- The joint effort was an- coming a councilman, Torres nounced at a press conference worked as a Vacca aide. at the East 180th Street IRT #2 Vacca stressed that clean Councilman Ritchie Torres (c) and Councilman James Vacca held a press conference at the IRT 2 and 5 180th and #5 train station on Friday, streets are a community ef- Street station on Friday, January 16 to announce that the Doe Fund will help keep Morris Park Avenue clean. January 16 that included the fort, adding that he is often dis- Community News Group / Photo by Patrick Rocchio councilmen, Doe Fund founder tressed when he sees someone and president George McDon- throw a wrapper on the ground. Both councilmen allocated in the fall; and Bernadette Fer- “I started with Doe in Octo- ald, Community Board 6 dis- He called having the Doe Fund $68,000 each for the Doe Fund rara, also of VNNA, said she ber, and as soon as I got here, I trict manager Irvine Galarza, cleaning crews on the street a crews, and a spokesman for stops to thank the workcrews started to feel better,” he said. Community Board 11 chair- “win-win.” Councilman Torres said that for helping keep Van Nest “People are coming off the man Tony Vitaliano, and lead- “The cleanliness of our about a dozen other council clean. train saying ‘you are doing a ers from the Morris Park Com- streets speaks to how residents members also brought the pro- The Doe Fund provides great job’ and ‘keep up the good munity Association and Van and visitors view the commu- gram to their district. work opportunities to people work.’” Nest Neighborhood Associa- nity,” said Vacca. “I was able Tony Signorile, president of who were formerly homeless. More blocks along East tion. to allocate money this year so the Morris Park Community One of the Ready, Willing, 180th Street from Morris Park The cleanliness of a neigh- that street cleaners from The Association, stressed that hav- and Able cleaners working on Avenue leading to Boston Road, borhood is a refl ection of its Doe Fund could join the effort ing clean streets can attract the six-days-a-week cleanup, that are only in Torres’ district character, and if we fail to keep to keep our streets litter free. new residents and businesses; is Eugene Samuels, who said only, are also being cleaned. our commercial corridors and If you see Doe Fund workers Bob Nolan of the VNNA said he was assigned to remove li- In total, 29 blocks total will be residential streets clean, it sweeping or bagging garbage, that having cleaner streets is ter and debris on Morris Park street cleaned by the ‘men in sends a message that we do not let it be a reminder that we all one of several developments in Avenue from the train station blue,’ as the crews are called be- care, said Torres. must do our part to keep the the community including the at East 180th Street to Holland cause of their blue work-suits. “Local residents and entre- community clean.” opening of a new public school Aveneue. 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It is time to break out your green They are active members of St. Monsignor John Graham is the scarf and get ready for a wave of St. Frances de Chantal Parish, and their pastor of St. Raymond Church and was Patrick’s Day revellers who will walk involvement includes the church’s Le- named the East Bronx Vicar for the their way down Throggs Neck’s main gion of Mary and Holy Name Society, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New thoroughfare. as well as serving as eucharistic min- York in 2012. The 17th annual Throggs Neck St. isters and taking part in church cam- The honorary grand marshals who Monsignor John Graham, the pastor of the Patrick’s Day Parade will pay homage paigns. will be posthumously honored at the St. Raymond Church, has been named Hon- to community leaders Anges and Pat- parade are: Laura Casey D’Attore, ored Clergy for the 2015 Bronx St. Patrick’s rick Lynch, who will be the parade’s Mary Finnegan, Theresa Flood, John Parade. File Photo grand marshals, and Honored Clergy ‘Onions’ Gregory, John Halpin, Bill Monsignor John Graham, when it We are anticipating a Heaney, Thomas Hines, John ‘Jack’ was a Bronx Times Reporter colum- steps off at noon on Sunday, March 15. Hepburn, Jerry Macchia, Dan Molo- nist. Also of note is Heaney, who was a The parade, which runs on East wonderful event and are ney, Donald McDonnell, Ron McKee- leader at the Throggs Neck Volunteer Tremont Avenue from Lafayette to so happy to recognize gan, Edward O’Connor, Michael ‘Mick’ Ambulance Corps. Harding avenues, will also honor O’Donnell, Maurice ‘Mickey’ Powers, All of the grand marshals and hon- more than 20 outstanding community these honorees, who Madeline Provenzano, John Scully, orary grand marshals have, in their residents and a former elected offi cial, Grace Sullivan, Kitty Tarsnane, Mar- own way, contributed to the fabric of all of whom passed away recently. have served the tin Tighe, Bill Twomey, Cornelius Wal- civic and Irish-American life in the “We are very proud of our honorees lace, Eileen Walpole and Robert Zeiss. Bronx the parade committee indi- this year and we look forward to hav- community, in this way. One of the notables in the group of cated. ing our 17th annual parade,” said Lynn Lynn Gerbino honorary grand marshals is Proven- “Our 2015 grand marshals, honored Gerbino, a member of the parade com- zano, who served as the councilwoman clergy member and honorary grand mittee. “We are anticipating a wonder- for the 13th district, including Throggs marshals represent community ser- ful event and are so happy to recognize Agnes has been an ardent supporter Neck and many nearby communities, vice, spiritual dedication and Bronx these honorees, who have served the of the Gaelic League of the Bronx and from 1997 to 2005. Irish pride, and we are very proud to community, in this way.” serves on the blood drive committee Another of the honorary grand have them lead the 2015 Throggs Neck The Lynches were married in 1959 at her church, while Patrick has been marshals, Twomey, was the author of St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” the commit- and raised their family in Throggs president of the St. Frances de Chantal several books about Bronx history and tee stated. St. Helena School A TOTAL SCHOOL PROGRAM AT ST. 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LIU Brooklyn’s Fashion Merchandising program allows students to explore their passion for fashion in Brooklyn’s melting pot of style in uence and culture repared for all elements of Fashion’s tech-driven future, including retail strategy, design, data analytics, marketing, and online purchasing, students learn from top fashion executives on the doorstep of Manhattan here is no other university uite like us you’ll e on the road to a successful career long efore you graduate Apply today. liu.edu/bkfashion BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 19 Community School District 11 launches mobile app BY JAIME WILLIAMS ment is one of the DOE chan- parents connecting with her Parents in Community cellor’s Four Pillars of educa- and the district’s principals. School District 11 can now tion, and Lopez agrees that That direct line to the su- have more information about when parents are involved perintendent is something their childs’ school right at in the schools, everyone ben- that is new for the district and their fi ngertips. efi ts. is very welcomed, said Com- The district superin- “I strongly believe parents munity Education Council tendent, Maria Lopez, just are our best partners,” said president Pamela Johnson. launched a mobile application Lopez. “This kind of communica- to bring school communica- Lopez fi rst introduced tion we’ve never had before,” tion to parents’ smartphones. the use of an app for school said Johnson. The app, designed by communication while she It’s a great way to utilize WhizFish Innovations and was principal of I.S. 318, and cell phones and move school available for both Apple and through its use saw an in- communication into the mod- Android phones and tablets, crease in parents reaching ern era, she said. is the fi rst district-wide app out to her. “Having a mobile app is implemented in the New York “I know that it works,” different and creative,” said City Department of Educa- said Lopez. Johnson. “I’m glad this CEC tion. It works because while the can be at the forefront of tech- Features include contact app offers a large amount of nology.” information for schools and information about the schools, To download the app from administrators who can be its simple to navigate. iTunes or Google Play stores, reached email or a voice re- “It’s easy to handle and search ‘NYC CSD 11.’ cording, as well as school parent-friendly,” she said. news and schedules. Most importantly, it facili- The goal of the app is to tates direct communication (Right) The new mobile app for increase opportunities for with administrators, said Lo- Community School District 11 will communication between the pez, including herself. She administrators and parents, hopes to see a large number of provide enhanced parent commu- and get parents more engaged parents downloading the ap- nication. in the schools. 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York City, thanks to many of its “Tremendous opportuni- improvement-based groups. ties are unfolding in the Bronx, On Thursday, January 15, and at SoBro, we are honored seven winning organizations and proud to be the recipient of were honored by Small Busi- resources that allow us to be an ness Services and New York agent for change,” said Jamila City Economic Development Diaz, director of Industrial & Corporation at the Neighbor- Commercial Business Services hood Challenge Initiative at for SoBro. the Old Bronx Borough Court- The Neighborhood Chal- house, located on Third Avenue lenge, currently in its third The winning organizations were honored at the Neighborhood Challenge Initiative at the old Bronx Borough and East 161st Street alongside year, is a competitive grant ini- Photo courtesy of Small Business Services Brook Avenue. Courthouse on Thursday, January 15. tiative designed to encourage The winning organizations, innovation and service deliv- announced by Small Business ship, both of which are in part- The organization plans to an exciting opportunity to be ery improvements from busi- Services Commissioner Maria nerships with the South Bronx open the vacant Old Bronx Bor- working with partners to re- ness improvement districts, Torres-Springer and NYCEDC Overall Economic Develop- ough Courthouse up to the com- vive this beautiful historical community-based organiza- president Kyle Kimball, were ment Corporation. munity as early as this coming building and to engage with lo- tions and community-based de- chosen based on those that pre- No Longer Empty, specifi - April, and was granted $60,000 cal residents and citywide visi- velopment organizations that sented the most creative and cally based in Melrose and by Neighborhood Challenge to tors in the south Bronx.” will support small businesses, impacting economic develop- Morrisania, collaborates with do so, as it awaits a permanent Neighborhood Plaza Part- generate economic activity and ment and revitalization proj- local organizations, residents, tenants. nership, the other Bronx win- attract more jobs and invest- ects in their communities, giv- civic leaders and businesses to “Our organization brings ner, specifi cally based in Mott ments to local commercial cor- ing each organization a chance ensure relevance and promote urban planning and arts to- Haven, is in the process of ridors. to obtain a grant ranging up to cultural vibrancy, publicly en- gether at vacant properties working on a project called Since launching in 2012, $100,000. gaging with contemporary art such as this one,” said Naomi ‘Pop-Up Concession Revenues’ Neighborhood Challenge has The winners included two through community-respon- Hersson-Ringskog, executive at Roberto Clemente Plaza, lo- awarded nearly $1.1 million in organizations based in the sive exhibitions and education director of No Longer Empty. cated on East 149th Street and grants to organizations for in- Bronx - No Longer Empty and programs that revitalize un- “For this organization, Third Avenue. novative projects across all of Neighborhood Plaza Partner- derutilized properties. 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Accredited by the AdvancED Accredited/NCA If you cannot join us for Open House, Call for Daily Tours. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 23 NOTABLE PASSINGS Bronx businessman Herb Sedler dies BY PATRICK ROCCHIO New York Tennis Club released individual,” said Pariser. “He ally expanded the business, A Port Morris businessman a statement about Sedler’s de- was running a business, but he eventually absorbing several of has been laid to rest, leaving votion to the organization for always took the time to work at his competitors, the company behind his activist spirit that decades. the community level as well.” stated. will be missed. “We at the New York Tennis Pariser recollected that Se- He was a veteran of the Herbert Sedler, the founder Club were terribly saddened by dler was a partner to the So- United States Army, serving of Paper Enterprises, Inc., a the death of our longtime mem- BRO, and that through his com- from 1951 to 1953. During his Port Morris-based supplier of ber and friend, Herb Sedler; in pany, Sedler tried to uplift the time in the service he was part paper products to the food ser- fact, many attended his funeral borough through his company of the First Calvary Division vices industry, died recently, and, in the days following, paid through some trying times in and stationed in Korea and Ja- the company announced. He condolence calls to his wife and the southern part of the Bronx. pan. was 84. family in tribute to him, shar- “When the south Bronx was He also helped foster new Sedler was active in commu- ing warm stories and memo- at its lowest point, Herb was in generations of entrepreneurs, nities throughout the Bronx, ries,” the statement read. there battling to keep it going,” serving as an ‘Executive on expanding his infl uence be- “When Herb was on the Herbert Sedler said Pariser, adding “he kept Campus’ and mentoring a team yond Port Morris. board of directors of our club, Photo courtesy of Paper Enterprises the jobs here, he kept the busi- of students in the entrepreneur- Today the company has a he worked tirelessly as public- nesses here when so many oth- ial competition. staff of 160, including 30 sales- ity chairperson to attract new good cheer to all our holiday ers were packing up and mov- Selder is survived by his people, and a fl eet of 25 trucks. members and was indeed suc- parties, and he will be sorely ing, and you needed the Herb wife, a retired New York City He was a board member of cessful at that endeavor,” the missed by all at the club.” Sedlers of the world to give this schoolteacher; his son Jordan, the South Bronx Overall Eco- statement continued. “As an Former SoBRO senior vice- area some (stability).” president of Paper Enterprises; nomic Development Corpora- avid tennis player, he enjoyed president Neil Pariser recalled Additionally, Sedler was and his daughter Lauren, an tion (SoBro) and a member and playing doubles and mixed dou- that as one of the organization’s vice-president of the Port Mor- art historian and dealer in major supporter of the New bles as well as attending our so- board members, Sedler served ris Local Development Corpo- Bath, England. He also leaves York Tennis Club in Throggs cial and competitive round-rob- on the development and fi scal ration. behind four grandchildren, Neck. ins. Together with his lovely committees. Sedler founded Paper En- Alex, Jesse, Oliver, and Victo- The board of directors of the wife, Geri, Herb also brought “Herb was a very engaged terprises in 1961, and gradu- ria. PELHAM BAY LITTLE LEAGUE PELHAM BAY BELLES 2015 Baseball and Softball Registration Dates Ages 5 Thru 16 Welcome January 24 and 25 - 10am-2pm January 31 and February 1 - 10am-2pm Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. BOYS BASEBALL GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION HELD AT: REGISTRATION REGISTRATION PELHAM BAY LITTLE LEAGUE CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO ALL PELHAM BAY & OPEN TO ALL 2680 WESTCHESTER AVE COUNTRY CLUB RESIDENTS BRONX RESIDENTS 718-931-9585 Ages 5 Thru 16 Welcome Visit www.PelhamBayLL.com for more information!!! 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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 25 City Year, volunteers serve on MLK Day BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN companied volunteers to work on One organization has continued to many different projects together and put the word ‘unity’ into ‘community’, help with the challenges currently tak- especially on Martin Luther King, Jr. ing place in New York as well as the en- Day. tire United States,” said Erica Hamil- On Monday, January 19, in honor ton, executive director of City Year. of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, over “Our AmeriCorps members, as 300 City Year New York members took well as those who volunteer with us on a trip to P.S. 55, located on St. Paul’s this special day, are living proof there Place between Park and Washington are many people in our society who do avenues, to service the school. care about these issues and want to Accompanied by 600 volunteers, make an impact and carry on Dr. Mar- City Year members donated their time tin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of serv- and efforts to beautify the school by ing.”, she added. building benches and bookshelves for “City Year has a big impact on classrooms and painting murals on schools and communities all over the hallway walls. (C) Erica Hamilton, executive director of City Year New York gathers with City Year and country, putting huge but equal em- City Year, a national education non- AmeriCorps members before City Year New York’s MLK Day of Service at P.S. 55 Benjamin phasis on each of it’s projects,” said profi t founded in Boston 1988, serves AmeriCorps member Krystina Al- Franklin School on Monday, January 19. Photo courtesy of City Year 25 cities nationwide, and came to New phonso, a Bronx resident who is also a York in 2002, when they deployed coach, mentor and tutor at P.S. 55. teams of AmeriCorps to serve in the given a different mural theme. In addition, City Year New York According to children at the event, Bronx yearly. The second fl oor was dedicated to also hosted a Community Resource the day was much better spent giving City Year has served many Bronx rain forests paintings, while the third Fair, providing an opportunity to resi- back to the community rather than schools over the years such as P.S. 48 fl oor was split into two sections of dents of the Morrisania community to staying home from school. Joseph R. Drake School, P.S. 75, M.S. paintings - the history of hip hip and meet local agencies and organizations “We are happy that the community 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz School, P.S. 130 the history of the Bronx, the latter of to learn more about the specifi c ser- is thankful, but (the students) are also Abram Stevens Hewitt School, P.S. 154 which included a map of the entire vices that these groups provide to resi- thankful to be in a position to help the Jonathan D. Hyatt School, C.I.S. 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Individuals who work for BCA or who are All services are freee for those who recipients of any of the Council’s awards qualify, and they are offered during the day in 2014-15 including BRIO, Arts Fund, or and evening. Community Arts Grant, are also ineligible. For further information call (718) 547- Visit your local The fi nal Application Assistance Work- 1001. shop with tips on presenting your work pro- branch or open Benedetto provides free online today! income tax prep for seniors Assemblyman Benedetto is once a telephone or cellphone number at again offering free income tax prepa- which you can be reached during ration for seniors 62 years of age or normal business hours and on Sat- older who reside within the bound- urdays www.ridgewoodbank.com aries of his district (Co-op City, Let the offi ce know if there have Throggs Neck, Morris Park, Pelham been any changes in taxpayers or de- Bay, and City Island). 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Cocktails were served before and after the performance. president Josephine Infante, and acknowledged the 41st Precinct promotions of command- ing offi cer Matraine Matrosa and Detective Herawattie Jeeuth. Above (l-r) pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski, singer KT Sullivan, singer Stacy Sullivan and (l-r) Amanda Septico, 41st Precinct detective Herawaittie Jeeuth, Signature Bank branch pastor Ulf Luhow all played a part in the manager Joseph Vessechia and HPEDC president Josephine Infante were present at the ‘Queen of Cabaret’ performance on Sunday, Hunts Point Chamber of Commerce networking event on Friday, January 9. January 11. Photo by Walter Pofeldt Photo by Walter Pofeldt (l-r) Stacy Sullivan and KT Sullivan performed at the ‘Queen of Cabaret’ performance on Sunday, January 11. Photo by Walter Pofeldt OWEN DOLEN CELEBRATES THREE KINGS A Three Kings Day celebration was held at the Owen Dolen Recreation Center in Westcheseter Square on Friday, January 9. The feast saw the biblical story of the epiphany enacted by lo- cal children, and included popular fi gures like Mary, Joseph, and of course the Three Wise Men in what is an annual tradition. (l-r) Sayed Ahasan, Ian Anraitt, Signature Bank branch manager Joseph Vessechia, HPEDC president Josephine Infante, 41st Precinct detective Herwattie Jeeuth and Raphael Salam- onica were present at the Hunts Point Chamber of Commerce networking event on Friday, January 9. Photo by Walter Pofeldt ‘THE HOUSE THAT RUTHIE BUILT’ Three Kings (l-r) Selassie Kirugu, Ryan Fran- The Bronx Arts Ensemble put on the cis, and Jaden Rosario present gold, frankin- play ‘The House That Ruthie Built,’ cense and myrrh. Photo by Laura Stone sponsored by Councilman James Vacca, on Sunday January 11 at Inter- national Caterers. The children’s musi- cal is a story about a girl who always dreamed of being a New York Yankee. 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While they assist customers, they will be taking feedback on REHAB RESIDENT how the bank can best innovate in the future. The tech specialists will provide one-on-one demos and workshops, assisting customers to sign up for mobile and online services, and troubleshoot any problems. TURNS 103 The Eastchester Rehab and Health Care Cen- ter threw a birthday party for resident Nettie Hazel on Thursday, January 15. Hazel turned 103 that day, and celebrated the milestone at the center with friends and family. Thirty-fi ve new Ridgewood Savings Bank tech specialists stand ready to help. Photo courtesy of Ridgewood MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT The Mott Hall Community School in Throggs Neck held its Family Science Night on Thursday, January 8. Both students and parents partici- pated in science experiments, which saw the youth taking part in several fun activities like making lava lamps. The school teamed up with Urban Advantage, a middle school science initiative that promotes education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fi elds. The New York Botanical Gardens was on hand to help the students learn about science through several of the night’s experiments. Nettie Hazel celebrated her 103rd birthday on Thursday, January 15. Photo by Walter Pofeldt TN MEMORIAL POST HELPS CALVARY Throggs Neck Post #1456 held their annual Bingo benefi t on Sunday, January 18. The event was coordinated by the post’s ladies auxiliary, and included a 50/50 raffl e and sweepstakes table. All of the proceeds were donated to Calvary Hospital. A 7th grade student Alicia Cabrera, 12, cre- Mona McNamara (r), New York Botanical Garden Urban Advantage program manager, helps ates a lava lamp. Photo by Walter Pofeldt student Nathanial Ayala (l) with a plant during science night. 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Fourth and seventh grade students, about 39 in all, dressed in garb 15. Attendees at the event included patients, families and employees, as well as Reverend like the clothing back in the early days of America. The students researched medicine, Anthony McFarlane, pastor of the Congregational Church of North, United Church of Christ, recreation, crime and punishment, kitchens, etiquette and even marbles in the colonies that who spoke about Dr. King’s accomplishments and legacy for generations to follow. became the fi rst 13 states. At the event, the students made presentations and held demon- strations showcasing what they learned about the early days of our nation. Above (l-r) Reverend Chris Ponnuraj of Calvary Chaplain, guest speaker Reverend Anthony McFarlane and Father Chux C. Okochi, director of Pastoral Care at Calvary Hospital at Cal- vary Hospital’s ‘The Dream of a King’ event on Thursday, January 15. Fourth grade teacher Regina Lim explores colonial times with her class during St. Raymond’s Photo courtesy of Calvary Hospital Colonial Day. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP HOLDS ADOPTION EVENT HFH PAINTS New Beginning Animal Rescue of NYC’s Top Dog, Inc., hosted an animal adoption event on Saturday, January 17. Potential pet owners checked out the shelter’s rescued cats and dogs. Many went home with new families. JASA CENTER Members of Habitat For Humanity went to the JASA Center, located at 2705 Schley Avenue, between Buttrick and Balcom av- enues, and painted the walls to brighten up the senior center on Saturday, January 17. At the JASA Center, Habitat For Humanity mem- bers gave back to the community by servic- ing the site for the upcoming holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Potential pet owners check out New Beginnings Animal Rescue on Brendan, Julie, and Jaelyna Santiago with their new furry friend. Newbold Avenue. 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Please keep read- ing the Bronx Times Reporter for special announcements. This past Monday we honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, SCA featured in StArt Jr., one of our country’s greatest hu- obedience. manitarians and civil rights lead- In showing respect comes effec- St. Catharine Academy was one ers. tive communication. And this is of 29 public and private high schools More than a half century later, the first step towards meaningful from the Bronx, Westchester, Rock- Dr. King’s message continues to ring change. land, and Fairfi eld counties to partic- true across our land. In honoring Police officers by the very na- ipate in the StArt 2015 Regional High Dr. King, we also commit to reded- ture of their work of up holding the School Art Competition at Concordia icate ourselves to ensuring justice laws, our laws are deserving of our College. The exhibition featured the and equality for all New Yorkers. respect. work of 84 high school artists. Seniors At times we as a people can ad- Young adults in every state who Arrianna Colquhoun, Kayla Marie dress our grievances through peace- have aged out of the foster care sys- Deslandes, and Raquel Johnson rep- ful civil demonstrations. In New tem are now eligible for Medicaid resented SCA. The three artists study York City we are currently living under a new provision of the Afford- AP Studio Art 2-D under the direction through a period when many of our able Care Act. Analysts believe that of St. Catharine Academy Art teacher, fellow citizens feel that our police anywhere from up to 10,000 young Deborah Ross. department is not responsive to our people who have aged out of foster Arrianna’s untitled work was in needs. In some cases this might be care in New York State are eligible charcoal and colored pencil; Kayla true. But what is also true is that for coverage. Marie’s “Building Letters” in acrylic positive change always takes place This provision of the Affordable paint and marker; and Raquel’s work, when we address the policy and not Care Act went into effect this Jan- “Tangled Core”, in India and colored attack the individual. uary. Young adults will now be in- ink. The work of a police officer is sured until their 26th birthday. Refl ecting on her experience most demanding. We almost never On average, 1,300 youth adults of SCA’s Art Program, Arrianna know what the officer who is before age out of New York’s foster care sys- Colquhoun said, “This is my third year you just experienced. He or she may tem each year. Those who left after taking art as a high school student and Raquel Johnson with her exhibited work, have just left a crime scene where January 2014 are automatically en- my fi rst experience in taking AP Stu- Tangled Core. an infant may have been brutally rolled in Medicaid. But, those who dio Art. My interest in this fi eld has murdered. It could be that the per- left before this date need to sign up led me to pursue a career in fashion son whom they just had investigated either through the Department of design.” Raquel also plans to pursue a In recent years SCA graduates was the same person who the day be- Social Services or through the state- career in art. “Since freshman year, I have been accepted to such prestigious fore was arrested for senior abuse run Internet exchange. have been enrolled in art classes both schools as the Savannah College of Art and today he maybe the primary The Locust Point Civic Associa- inside and outside of school. I truly and Design, Delaware College of Art suspect in the sexual assault of an tion is at it again. This week they have a passion for art and wish to pur- and Design, and the Fashion Institute elderly woman. are hosting Oktoberfest in January sue a career in which art is essential.” of Technology. Very few of us walk in their shoes. at the civic. It will be held Friday, At times it takes a cop to support an- January 24 at 6 p.m.. $10 per person. other cop. To make reservations, or comment on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:30 What we can do is to address the on this event you can call (347) 607- p.m.. The location of the meeting is policies that allow the unthinkable 7705. the cafeteria building of the Villa Ma- to happen. No one wants to live in a Thank you for your readership ria Academy, located at 3833 Country state of oppression. and support. Please stay warm and Club Road. This is the building imme- So, let us, policemen, unions, City healthy. diately to your left upon entering the Hall, and demonstrators put aside Please note our new mailing ad- campus. our differences and work together dress: Maryann Maiorana, attention The association can be reached via to move our city forward. May we all Pelham Bay Taxpayers And Civic mail at P.O. Box 211, Bronx, N.Y. 10465, remember and honor Dr. King, his Association, 1720 Mayflower Avenue and via telephone at (718) 823-1814. life and legacy, not just today but ev- apt. 9H, Bronx, NY. 10461. Our an- BY MICHAEL P. MCNERNEY Please remember, “Take pride in your ery day! And one of the best ways to nual dues are $10. Please feel free to The next meeting of the Country community; Your home extends be- do this is to live by his example of come to our meetings. Our meetings Club Civic Association will be held yond your property line!” promoting change through civil dis- are open to all! 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WWW.WICKEDWOLFNY.COM PLASMA TVs BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 41 new wave was expected to fol- try to meet the needs of indi- Indeed, many immigrants BY FRANK V. VERNUCCIO, JR. low most of the existing politi- vidual students and accommo- came to America to escape the Shortly following the Mus- cal and cultural norms, but Action date their idiosyncratic back- oppression, bigotry, and ha- lim extremist attacks in Paris, was welcome to improve and di- grounds. Educators structure treds of their native lands. This France’s Le Monde Diplomatic versify those norms with their activities in such a way that all is extraordinarily relevant in publication noted: “A crucial own contributions of ideas and newcomers eventually melt to- the case of Muslims. A devas- battle has begun, one that will traditions. They did, and Amer- Association gether in the pot. tating history of inhuman sub- defi ne the lines of division in ica has been immeasurably en- “Assimi lationists know, jugation of females, harsh reli- French society. Some would riched as a result. however, that their position gious absolutism, and political like to see a divided Europe, But in the late 20th Century, ulum and teaching… is under attack. They fear the authoritarianism are the hall- and a standoff between differ- that concept began to change, “American education has strength and solidarity of cul- marks of most Islamic-domi- ent sections of the population and support for this ‘melting traditionally been assimila- tural pluralism, and sometimes nated nations. These values are defi ned by national origin, cul- pot’ practice began to give way tionist. Educators with this they sharply deplore what they not compatible with the west, ture and religion.” Canada’s to the multicultural ‘gorgeous view believe that studying see as its end result. Jarolimek and need not be tolerated. Globe and Mail noted: “The mosaic’ concept, in which im- other cultures is worthwhile in (1988), for example, declared: The United States and other terrorists who struck in the migrants, rather than assimi- that it leads to better relation- “Ironically, the once popular western nations opened their heart of Paris on Wednesday lating and adding their own ships among ethnic groups and concept of America as a ‘melt- doors to Muslims. Unfortu- were not mentally imbalanced contributions, retained their enables the dominant culture ing pot’ is now sweepingly de- nately, a radical contingent or socially marginalized. They ancestral heritage and formed to select and adopt signifi cant rided by intellectuals at a time within that specifi c immigrant were highly organized as- distinct groups. non-Western cultural accom- when it is closer to reality than community came not seeking sassins who believe the West This new idea caught on plishments. before…. Teaching an attach- to join with their new commu- should live under a caliphate signifi cantly within the edu- “Assimilationist educators ment to one’s own ethnic iden- nities, but to dominate them governed by strict Islamist law, cational community. As noted might support bilingual educa- tity should be kept within rea- and impose upon them the big- and that blasphemers should by the Association for Supervi- tion, but not primarily so that sonable limits.” otry, oppression, and narrow- die. It has been reported that sion and Curriculum Develop- students might maintain and The growing ‘multicultural’ mindedness affl icting their na- they spoke fl awless French.” ment : “In recent years, many appreciate their own language trend will produce the same re- tive lands. The reality of this While some might contend educators have supported mul- and culture. Instead, assimi- sults in the United States as it threat must be acknowledged that France’s relations with its ticultural education as a way to lationists value bilingual edu- has in France. A nation has the and acted upon, and appropri- Muslim citizens are dissimi- deal with global interconnect- cation as the quickest way for right to maintain its own ideals ate steps must be taken. lar to America’s, the reality is edness and America’s increas- non-English-speaking Ameri- and culture. If it fails to do so, it Contact COMACTA at ny- more disturbing. ingly multiethnic population. cans to become literate in Eng- soon will cease to exist in any communityaction@gmail. Traditionally, the United What is disconcerting is that lish. recognizable form. This can be com; tune into our radio broad- States, a nation comprised of educators have yet to agree on “In the 1990s, programs to accomplished without violat- casts at amfm247.com, and visit immigrants, adhered to the what multiculturalism really incorporate all groups into ing, in anyway, the freedoms of our website at comactainc. concept of a melting pot. Each is or how it might affect curric- a single culture are likely to its recent immigrants. com. BY CHRYS NAPOLITANO The important thing is that we tact your share partner and potatoes, beets, kale and car- While nursing a cold this did sit down, we did create in- make sure they still want to be rots. It’s January and the car- weekend, I got caught up on a novative projects and we talked in the CSA. If they do not, or rots got used up around Christ- month’s worth of backlogged about a very big picture fi lled they have found someone else mas time and the kale is in the issues of the Bronx Times Re- with our dreams about how we to split their share with, let us freezer, but I still have potatoes porter. I loved the wishes for want to leave this community know and we will fi nd you a and beets that are fi rm and 2015 from our local elected of- to our children. new partner. Any questions, beautiful. That’s the only prob- fi cials and community leaders. So my wish for 2015 is that feel free to email me at cnapoli- lem with our CSA, it’s only for Being a member of the LPCA we continue to work together $120 for 24 weeks. Each week [email protected] 6 months out of the year. If you board and a committee mem- towards that goal. you receive a bag of mushrooms Once you have created your are committed to eating sea- ber of the recent NY Rising ini- Another goal for 2015 is that and the selection is a rotation account or confi rm your mem- sonally and locally, this makes tiative, I fi gured I’d weigh in. we continue to spread the word of cremini, portobello, shitake, bership login information, or- it quite a challenge, even with My wish for 2015 is that we on Locust Point CSA. The fi rst oyster and white button - very der shares for the 2015 season diligent planning. keep building on the successes delivery for the 2015 season is fresh and a wonderful addition by: 1. Click on Member Login I was thrilled to stumble of the past year. For LPCA, we tentatively scheduled for June to your local vegetable selec- under the center photo on the upon an article on winter farm- got our civic house back after 8, at 3300 Tierney Place. We tion. They dry really well and farm website www.stoneledge. er’s markets and found that the destruction of Superstorm have Full Vegetable Shares are a great addition to soups in farm. 2. Login using your e- there is one in Mamaroneck. Sandy and ended the year in available for $540 for 24 weeks. the winter. Same rules apply mail address and password. The market will be Saturdays the black – quite and accom- A full share is alot of vegetables, for mushrooms as fruit. There is a Forgot Password from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 2. plishment that will help us cre- but if you are vegetarian, vegan If you are an existing mem- link available. 3. Select the CSA It’s hosted by St. Thomas Epis- ate some great programming or you juice, you may want the ber and have a CSA member- shares you would like to order. copal Church on Mount Pleas- for our community in 2015. full share. Every week you get ship account, it will follow from 4. Read and check off the mem- ant Avenue, which is off Post For my fellow NY Rising an assortment of 6-8 vegetables year to year. Please do not cre- ber agreement and also the vol- Road a block south of Mama- committee members and other plus a fresh herb. ate a new member account. If unteering agreement for your roneck Avenue. Plenty of park- community stakeholders, I am The Full Fruit Share is $240 you are a new member, go to the CSA site. 5. Select the payment ing and there is a thrift shop in thrilled at the ideas we worked for 20 weeks (the fi rst delivery website noted below and follow method and complete your or- the basement of the building on and also realize that nothing of fruit will be July 6). Many the instructions for creating der. A confi rmation e-mail will with the farmer’s market. is perfect. I’ve seen comments people choose to split a vegeta- an account. Deb at Stoneledge be sent to you once the order is We went two weeks ago for and quotes and I’ve had private ble share and buy a full fruit is very helpful if you have any complete. Contact information the opening day and there were conversations regarding this share. For example, we are a problems creating an account for Stoneledge Farm: info@ quite a few vendors with a very issue and I know that there couple and we split our vegeta- and signing up for a share. You stoneledge.farm. good assortment: locally (Long are things we talked about that ble share with another couple must create an account and If you sign up now, full pay- Island) caught fi sh, bread, meat didn’t make it on to the list of and we order two fruit shares - place an order to join the CSA. ment can be spread over six and dairy, pickles, honey, hum- projects. There are people who one for us and one for our share If you only want a half months, as long as payment mus all sold by the people who feel that their community was partners, plus an extra one for share, the best thing to do is in full is received by July 1. I raise or produce the food. The left out of the loop. You can’t another couple of friends that fi nd a friend or relative to split fi nd that with good planning, produce vendors had the sea- let perfect be the enemy of the only wants fruit. You cannot the share with you. However, if I manage to avoid waste by sonal vegetables I wanted to see good. And the good is that we create an account and order you are unable to fi nd anyone freezing (or otherwise preserv- with not one hot house tomato now have a group of people who only a fruit share, but once you who wants to join you for ter- ing) one or two things every in sight. I picked up sweet po- have started a conversation, order a vegetable share, you rifi c food, we can match you up week. Plus, towards the end of tatoes and some beautiful wa- new people will join the group can add as many fruit shares with other people looking for a the season, we took advantage termelon radishes, a couple and our purpose will continue as you’d like. half share. If you already are a of Stoneledge Farm’s Market- of loaves of bread and a jar of to evolve as we work together. The Mushroom Share is member and split a share, con- place and ordered additional buckwheat honey. 42 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR Morris Park Community Association Holiday Light Donation The people of the Morris Park commuity should take time to thank our local businesses, our banks, our hospitals and our elected offi cials for making it possible for us to light up our business strip. Please read the list below carefully, these are the people and organizations whose generosity allowed us to enjoy the holiday lights. It is in our power to reward these people with our business and our support. Conversely we should send a message to those who did not support the community effort to brighten our holidays by not patronizing stores which do not have the holiday lights cer- tifi cate in their window. Maybe then they will learn to give something back to the community they make their living in. Senator Jeff Klein Eyes K & C M.P. Realty R.M.F. Electric Inc. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Exit Realty Power Mr. Anthony C. Inc. Rabine Realty Group Assemblyman Michael Bene- Fiorino Jewelers Claudia Macek Remax Top Realty detto Mark S. Fisher Wm. J. Madonna, Esq. Richard Greco Real Estate A&M Fresh Supermarket Flowers & Bridal Boutique Malave Novelties & Gift Shop Rose Pedal Floral Design Alba Fuel Corp. For Kids Only Day Care Christopher J. Marengo, Esq. Rosenberg Realty Group Alex Unisex Hairstyling Fresco Tortilla Mendoza Agency, Inc. Sack A. Suds Inc. Ann Art Florist Friends of Community Bd. 11 Morris Park Bake Shop Ann Clairs Salumaria G&R Deli Morris Park Cigar Store Scaglione Bros. Bakery Dr. Michael Antony Golden Eagle Restaurant Morris Park Dental 725 Morris Park Laundry Corp Bedford International Wines Kevin F. Graham Morris Park Fam. Chiropractic Sharp Styles Kuts Big Deal Supermarket Happy Cleaners II Morris Park Flooring Side Street Inc. Bronx Legal Holding Ltd. Huntington Learning Corp. Morris Park Hardware & Sor-Mal Pastering & Construction Bonita Realty Group (Pioneer) Imagination Beauty Salon Houseware The Spata Company Bx-Manhattan No. Assoc. Realtors Income Tax Service Morris Park Laundromat Stage Hair Salon Bx. Physical Therapy & Rehab. JAK Realty, Inc. Morris Park Pizza Star Boxing, Inc. Burger Time J&C Pharmacy Morris Park Realty Group Stepping Up Nursery C.C. Cuisine, Inc. JSR Deli, Inc. Mpulse Iland Group Dr. David J. Stevens C.E.M.S. Travel Enterprise John Dormi & Sons Napoli Pizzeria Superior Paint & Hardware Capital One Bank Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Felice G. Napolitano, Esq. TD Bank Captain’s Pizzeria (Mendicino) Home Joseph Milone Realty Neltris Inc Today Realty Group Caputo Jewelers Just For Looks, Inc. New Morris Deli & Grocery Century 21 Metro Star Corp. KO Construction Corp. 900 Park Restaurant 1050 Morris Park Pizza Chiarello Jewelers, Inc. Karma Liquors Park & Nguyen Attorneys at Travel World Showcase Chick-N-Ribs Katonah Property Management Law Tri-boro Bar & Restaurant Supply Conti Bakery Kings Point Ventures Pasta Pasta Restaurant Tuluca Medical, Inc. Cozy Decorators Kleenofab Process Patricia’s Rest. Van Nest Auto Cross County Savings Bank Kopald Pharmacy Patrick J. Cavallo Velella & Basson Attorney’s at Law Dila European Market Corp Kravet, Hoefer & Maher, PC Patsy’s of Morris Park Vendourata Corporation Doyle’s Pub Laundry Time Pelham Pkwy. Dental Assoc. Venture Hair Design Electric Paradise Tanning, Inc. Luciano’s Insurance Pelham Physical Medicine Video Universe, Inc. Elite Real Estate Group Locasio Realty Corp. Dr. M. Perretta Wild Orchid Florist 1145 Longwood Ave. Luciano’s Pizza Portofi no Café William Shubert & Co. Enrico’s Pastry Shop Lukes Lounge Primavera Pizzeria Williamsbridge Wine & Liquor Enzo’s Restaurant MGM Tax Solutions R. J. Pharmacy Window King LLC BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 43 BY JOANNE TIMMINS your child does not make the Ask your child to let you Consumers need to under- It’s National Drug Facts same mistakes you did. if you know how it is for him/her. stand that all drugs, whether Week: Questions Teens know what pressures your Listen non-judgmentally. Val- prescription or over-the- May Ask About Drugs child is facing, you can share idate your child’s feelings and counter, have the ability to al- Parents are always ad- some coping strategies with treat them with respect. You ter the way the brain and/ or vised to talk openly and often him/ her. will probably learn a great body works. All drugs have with their teen about alcohol 2. If marijuana is so bad, deal about the challenges and potential side effects, some and other drugs. Many par- why is it being legalized? pressures facing your child quite serious. Mixing certain ents can’t help but feel a cer- The current climate in the both internally and from his/ types of drugs with alcohol tain sense of dread about the US, where many states includ- age in the memory centers of her peers. Acknowledge that can be deadly. Some prescrip- whole topic though. Certain ing New York have legalized the brain, making it harder growing up today is different tion drugs are addictive, es- questions may leave us feel- medical marijuana, has left to learn and remember new in many ways from your own pecially when used outside ing embarrassed, uncertain both parents and teens with things. It interferes with pe- adolescence, but similar in of a prescription or identifi ed or uninformed. What follows unanswered and confl icting ripheral vision, the tracking many key areas too. Share physical problem. Just be- is a short guide to help make questions and ideas about it. of moving objects and reac- how you faced the tempta- cause a drug is legal does not diffi cult questions easier to Help your child to understand tion time. Some studies show tions and pressures when you mean that it can’t harm you. answer . that marijuana is a plant a reduction in IQ for regu- were a teen. Identify some In 2013, 22,767 people died due 1. Did you ever try it when that has thousands of chemi- lar users. Smoking damages supportive adults and peers to pharmaceuticals. you were my age? cal compounds in it. Some of lungs. Marijuana causes for your teen to talk with In 2011, 1.4 million visits Experts generally recom- these chemical compounds physical and psychological besides yourself. Help your were made to the Emergency mend that the parent answer may indeed help certain peo- dependency ; more teens are teen to understand that most Room due to pharmaceuti- truthfully but briefl y. Your ple with certain serious dis- in rehab due to marijuana teens do not use drugs al- cals. Using any medicine, child does not need to know eases and conditions. There than any other drug. it is il- though it may certainly seem including cough syrup and all the details. If you do have is one compound in the mari- legal in New York State to so. This might be a good time ADHD drugs, outside of their a history of past use, point out juana plant called THC which possess marijuana for recre- to talk about making tough intended purpose is unwise. that you feel it was a mistake causes the “high” people feel ational use. decisions and fi nding like- For more help on talking and that you experienced when smoked or eaten. This 3. Everybody does drugs minded friends. with your teen, see www. negative consequences as a chemical has been studied these days. You don’t under- 4. It’s a prescription. How adapp.org and www.medi- result. Stress that you hope and shown to cause shrink- stand how it is. can it hurt you ? cineabuseproject.org. BY STEVEN GLOSSER Street, Brooklyn, NY. out with regular trash. But avoid blocking the oncoming AND LOUIS G. LUTNICK In addition, Dell will pick they both must be completely left lane with snow. The DSNY The Pelham Parkway up any Dell product for free wrapped in plastic or you prioritizes its resources by Neighborhood Association through their Fed Ex package could face a $100 fi ne. fi rst clearing primary arter- held its monthly meeting on Return Program. Residents Contractors by law needs to ies such as expressways, bus Tuesday January 13 at Bronx can also bring unwanted elec- take away large, heavy trash. routes, hospital and school House .Our featured speaker tronics to a DSNY Disposal For example, tiles and sheet roads and other critical road- this month was Iggy Terra- event. Starting January 30 rock. Any paint cans needs to ways to facilitate the movement nova who is a representative there will be a $100 fi ne for be completely dry to put out of fi re trucks, ambulances, and of the Department of Sanita- disposing of electronics im- with regular garbage. Home police and other emergency ve- tion. Mr. Terranova informed properly. give any tickets if the fl yers Depot or Lowes will recycle hicles. Shovel snow to the curb the attendees about the new Next Iggy addressed a wide have news or religious items paint. not to the middle of the street. laws and regulations set forth range of topics .Amongst them on them as this would be a vio- As far as the other big topic, New this year certain areas by the city of New York begin- were future plans the city has lation of the 1st Amendment. which comes up every win- of the city snow routes have ning this year. Particularly allowing putting out of gar- Many people complained ter, Mr Terranova had plenty been redesigned with designa- concerning the new laws in- bage to the sidewalk to 4 p.m. about the Morris Park train to say. The DSNY is responsi- tion as either critical or sector volving electronics and snow year round. There will be tick- station and the stairs next to ble for snow removal from the routes. There are some rum- removal. ets issued if put out earlier. it being constantly fi lthy and a city’s 19000 lane miles of road- blings that this method could Beginning January 1, all This will possibly start after total mess. Mr. Terranova said ways. The DSNY sends out change. DSNY will be starting electronics waste may no lon- the snow season. the MTA is responsible from snow plows once 2 inches of pilot programs where sections ger be disposed of through the Beginning September, all the sidewalk to 18 inches to the snow has accumulated. Own- of the city are cut into squares past means. Residents must schools are removing Styro- street and to call 311 to report ers, lessees, tenants or other and all roadways in the square choose other options for dis- foam trays. In addition it will messy conditions and docu- occupants are responsible for will be plowed regardless of posal/recycling of electronic be required for takeout restau- ment the complaint number cleaning snow and ice from primary or secondary sta- waste. rants and all restaurants to for follow up. He insisted that sidewalks next to their prop- tus. This is still in planning To drop off electronics such not use Styrofoam. this is a constant problem with erty. stages. as computers or TVs you have One issue that came up was the MTA and them not clean- Snow and ice should not The next meeting of the Pel- the option of returning it to a the clutter of fl yers and pam- ing or maintaining property be pushed to the street or cor- ham Parkway Neighborhood retail store such as any Good- phlets on residential areas. He that they are responsible for. ner crosswalk. Corner proper- Association will be Tuesday, will, Salvation Army, Best told us that in order for him The DSNY would replace ties should clear a path to the February 10. Please join us. It Buy, Radio Shack, Staples (no to give tickets he must have any missing city garbage cans, crosswalk including pedes- is important to be community TVs) or it can be dropped off two verifi ed reports into 311 at just call 311 to complain about trian ramps. minded and stay involved in at the Gowanus E Waste ware- the same time from different one missing. Also mattresses On two lane streets the keeping our neighborhood safe house, located at 969 President sources. In addition he cannot and box springs may be put DSNY plows to the right to , clean and graffi ti free. 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Mr. Stekol, Marie-Yves Rodnez to Compli- who joined Ridgewood in 1993, ance Auditor. previously served as Executive “The dedication of each of Vice President & Chief Finan- these offi cers is instrumental cial Offi cer. in our bank’s reputation for The bank’s Board of Trust- providing the highest level of ees also approved the following service and support to our val- senior offi cer promotions and ued Ridgewood customers,” title changes: Laura Peters, said Peter M. Boger. “Through Senior Vice President; Ger- their expertise and commit- aldine Brennan, Senior Vice ment, these employees have President & Chief Risk Offi cer; made substantial contribu- Coretta Johnson, Vice Presi- tions to the ongoing success of dent & Comptroller; Annette our bank, our customers, and LEONARD STEKOL Welsh, Vice President & Au- the larger communities that we ditor; Ann Freese, Vice Presi- are proud to serve.” dent, Information Technology; ing junior offi cer promotions: Mr. Boger added, “We would Vito DiBona, Vice President Lucy Mangru, Assistant Vice also like to wish all the best in UNION COMMUNITY RECOGNIZES and Senior Real Estate Portfo- President & Treasurer; Mat- retirement to Joseph T. Curcio, lio Manager; Chiara Berthel, thew Schettino, Assistant Vice Vice President & Marketing Vice President; John Blake, President & Marketing Direc- Director; Francis P. O’Hagan, ACADEMIC CHALLENGE WINNERS Vice President, Banking Ad- tor; Kimberly Reese, Assistant Vice President & Chief Invest- Dr. Janine Clark Adjo, a pediatrician at Union Community Health ministration; Laura Camelo, Vice President & Assistant ment Offi cer; Mary Cergol, Center’s Fordham Plaza site, poses with staff and this semester’s Vice President & Corporate Marketing Director; Pembe Assistant Vice President; and Academic Challenge winners: Angela Salgado, Wildalyz Caraballo, Secretary; and James Jewett, Sefket, Assistant Vice Presi- Yuen Eng, Branch Banking Of- Diane Pimentel , Lisbeth Pimentel, and Stephanie Estrella. Aca- Vice President & Chief Invest- dent & Deputy Auditor; and fi cer. They have been valued demic Challenge winners were also selected at Union sites at 188th ment Offi cer. Nancy Adzemovic, Assistant members of our team and we Street and 2021 Grand Concourse. In addition, Ridgewood’s Vice President. have greatly appreciated their Board approved the follow- The following new offi - contributions.” Ariel Property Advisors announces sale of fi ve Bronx properties for $10.545 mil Ariel Property Advisors Sozio, Shimon Shkury, Scot tion of the Bronx sold for $1.55 has announced the sale of fi ve Hirschfi eld, and Jason M. million. The 8,600-square-foot, properties in the Bronx with a Gold represented the seller, four-story property includes total value of $10.545 million. a developer and multifamily offi ces and retail space leased “The properties include operator, and procured the by a pharmacy and dental a development site, medical buyer, Stagg Group, which is practice on the ground fl oor, property, and three multifam- planning to develop a residen- and three additional fl oors of ily buildings whose sales illus- tial rental building. mixed-use space. Exclusive trate the demand for invest- • A 15,000-square-foot, four- agents Scot Hirschfi eld, Jason ment properties in the Bronx story, multifamily building at M. Gold, Shimon Shkury, and today,” said Scot Hirschfi eld, 2475 Hughes Avenue in the Bel- Victor Sozio represented the vice president. mont section of the Bronx sold seller, a real estate investment The fi ve properties in- for $2.56 million. The 20-unit fi rm, and procured the buyer, clude: walk-up consists of six, three- an owner-user. • A development site at 3084 bedroom apartments; seven, • A four-story, eight-unit Webster Avenue and 410-414 two-bedroom apartments; and multifamily building at 2252 East 203rd Street in the Nor- seven, one-bedroom apart- Bassford Avenue in the Bel- wood section of the Bronx ments. The property is located mont section of the Bronx sold sold for $4.125 million. Zon- next to Fordham University for $1.335 million. The prop- ing allows for approximately and one block from Arthur erty includes eight units, all 93,000 buildable square feet Avenue, offering immediate of which are two-bedrooms as of right, and approximately access to popular eateries in with the potential to convert 124,000 buildable square feet the heart of The Bronx’s Little to three-bedrooms. Exclu- 3084 Webster Avenue and 410-414 East 203rd Street. with inclusionary housing. Italy. Exclusive agents Victor sive agents Jason M. Gold, Mi- The property is located in the Sozio, Scot Hirschfi eld, and chael A. Tortorici, and Scot Bronx sold for $975,000. The More information is heart of the recently rezoned Jason M. Gold represented the Hirschfi eld represented the property consists of eight, available from the exclu- Webster Avenue corridor and seller, a real estate investment seller, a local operator, and two-bedroom apartments. Ex- sive agents at 212-544-9500: is walking distance to several fi rm, and procured the buyer, procured the buyer, a private clusive agents Jason M. Gold, Scot Hirschfi eld, ext. 16, noteworthy cultural institu- a private investor. investor. Scot Hirschfi eld, and Victor shirschfi [email protected]; Ja- tions including the Bronx Zoo • A four-story, medical • A four-story walk-up at Sozio represented the seller son M. Gold, ext. 22, jgold@ and New York Botanical Gar- building at 1870 Grand Con- 956 Leggett Avenue in the and procured the buyer, both arielpa.com; and Victor Sozio, dens. 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Special Orders Available Upon Request! (718) 684-2900 47 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 47 • Bartow-Pell Upcoming Events...... 49 • Bronx Arts Ensemble’s Chamber Music...... 49 • Do You Remember - John C. Heintz...... 50 La Casa De La Salsa at Lehman Center Feb. 7th Lehman Center for the Per- from a very young age and by India was born in 1970 in Rio forming Arts brings together the time he was eleven, he was Piedras, Puerto Rico and grew for the fi rst time to celebrate singing and playing the con- up in the La Candela section of Valentine’s Day, La Princesca gas with two juvenile groups. the South Bronx. She reached de la Salsa, India, and El Niño He recorded his fi rst hit single, #1 on the Billboard Dance Bonito, Ismael Miranda for “Rumbón Melón”, with Joey charts with hits like “Love Enamorados, a special concert Pastrana’s Orchestra when he and Happiness.” In 1992, Ed- for “La Casa De La Salsa” on was 17, which led to being hired die Palmieri came to the studio Saturday, February 7, at 8 p.m. as lead singer by bandleader to hear her for himself. When Produced by Lehman Center Larry Harlow. Together they they recorded the amazingly and José Raposo. co-authored the Latin Booga- popular Llegó La India via Ed- Lehman Center for the Per- loo album El Exigenta (1967), die Palmieri, “The Princess of forming Arts is on the campus and Miranda headlined the Salsa” had arrived in the world of Lehman College/CUNY at record Orquesta Harlow Pre- of Latin music. In 1994 she re- 250 Bedford Park Boulevard senta a Ismael Miranda in leased her record-breaking al- West. Tickets fare $65, $55, 1968. Over the next fi ve years, INDIA & ISMAEL MIRANDA bum Dicen que Soy, which went and $50 and can be purchased he made seven albums with Or- quadruple platinum in the US by calling (718) 960-8833 or at chestra Harlow which included their albums and appeared and released the Salsa master- and Puerto Rico. www.LehmanCenter.org. Low- many of his original composi- with them in the movies “Our piece album Asi Se Compone India soon had a string of cost on-site parking available tions. Miranda also began per- Latin Thing” (Nuestra Cosa; Un Son. Recently Miranda has number 1 singles on the Bill- for $5. forming and recording with 1972), “Live In Africa” (1974) been recording and perform- board Tropical chart. Ismael Miranda, the most the newly formed Fania All- and “Salsa” (1976). In 1973, ing worldwide with the Salsa With three GRAMMY® recorded Salsa singer in the Stars in 1969, and as the young- along with Frankie Rodriguez, Giants and also released in nominations and two Latin world, was born in 1950 in est artist in the group, he was Joe Santiago, Nicky Marrero, September 2014 his 41st album, GRAMMY nominations, India Puerto Rico and grew up in given the nickname “El niño Nelson González and Oscar Son 45, which features collabo- performed with Tito Puente Manhattan’s East Village. He bonito de la Salsa” (The pretty Hernández he formed his own rations with Bobby Valentin, and the Count Basie Orchestra, showed an interest in music boy of Salsa). He sang on 17 of band, the Orquesta Revelación, Richie Ray and Roberto Roena. and Combinación Perfecta. 48 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum upoming events Visit Bartow-Pell Mansion Mu- The very affordable, one-hour, inter- bpmm.org. Free. p.m.: A Conversation with Olga Kitt & seum (BPMM), located in the north- mission-free concerts in January, Feb- * * * Xenobia Bailey; and Wednesday, April east corner of Pelham Bay Park—the ruary, and March will appeal to both Longwood Arts Project, the vi- 1, 5 to 9 p.m.: Closing Reception. city’s largest—and welcome the new chamber music afi cionados and nov- sual arts program of the Bronx Coun- * * * year with a variety of fun cultural, edu- ices. Cost: $20. Tickets may be pur- cil on the Arts, presents Lasting Lega- Grammy Award-winning cellist cational, and nature-related programs. chased online in advance at www. cies: Ellsworth Ausby, Xenobia Bailey, Sara Sant’Ambrogio, pianist Michael January offers something for ev- bpmm.org or at the door. Registration Honey Kassoy and Olga Kitt, an exhibi- Wittenburg and violinist and 2014 BAE eryone, from the fi rst of our Winter requested at 718-885-1461 or via email tion by elder artists, working in textile Young Bronx Artist Competition Win- Chamber Music series to outdoor hikes at [email protected]. art, sculpture and painting/graffi ti. ner, Andrew Kirjner, headline Bronx and owl prowls, a fascinating lecture Urban Park Ranger Hike: Historic Curated by Juanita Lanzo, these artists Arts Ensemble’s chamber music con- on Jane Austen, and a free family-fun New York, Sunday, January 25, 1 p.m.: were selected from the BCA Creating A cert on Sunday, January 25 at 3 pm at day. With programs for children and Lace up your walking shoes and join Living Legacy (CALL) Program, an out- 96 Franklin Avenue in Yonkers. Pro- adults alike, now’s the time to discover an Urban Park Ranger on a hike that growth of BCA’s well-known Art Han- gram includes Chopin’s Polonaise why Bartow-Pell is so much more than will explore the legacies of the Pells, dler Training Program and is designed brillante; Etude Op.25 No.7; Waltz Op. a mansion. Anne Hutchinson, the Siwanoy, and to connect elder artists with trained 34 No.2; Noturne Op. posth. for cello Take advantage of all the great pro- the great city of New York, as well as a Legacy Specialists who help them doc- and piano; Mendelssohn’s Violin Con- grams—and support the museum— massive glacial erratic saved from the ument and archive their artwork. certo Andante; Allegretto non troppo, by becoming a centennial member. construction of I-95 by Dr. Theodore Meet the artist and the curator at the allegro molto vivace and Beethoven’s Members can enjoy many of the pro- Kazimiroff. Registration requested opening reception on Wednesday, Feb- Trio, Op. 11 for clarinet, cello and pi- grams free or at a discount. Extended at (718) 885-1461 or via email at info@ ruary 4, from 5 to 9 p.m., in conjunction ano. Tickets are $25 and include an in- through June 2015, the Bartow-Pell bpmm.org. Free. with the Bronx Trolley: First Wednes- termission reception. Discounts of 10 Conservancy is offering a special cen- Owl Prowl, Saturday, January 31, day Arts & Culture Tour, at the Long- - 30% are available for advance online tennial membership for new members 2:30–4:30 p.m.: Join naturalist and bird wood Art Gallery @ Hostos, room C-190, sales. For more information and tick- only: Enjoy all the benefi ts of a Heri- watcher Debbie Becker on this search 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street. ets, visit bronxartsensemble.org or tage Membership, $180, for only $100. for nature’s most exclusive and elu- The exhibition is on view in Longwood’s call 718-601-7399. For more information about member- sive avian creatures, owls. We can’t Main Gallery through April 1, 2015. Ad- Sant’Ambrogio is an Grammy ship or any of the upcoming events promise they will be found, but it’s al- mission is free and all are welcome. Award-winning cellist who has ap- visit www.bpmm.org, call 718-885-1461, ways fun to try. We’ll scan the shores Public Events at the Longwood Art peared as a soloist with such orches- or email at [email protected]. of the lagoon for snowy owls and check Gallery @ Hostos: Wednesday, Feb- tras as Atlanta, the Beijing Phil- All events to take place at Bartow- the lower woodlands for barred owls, ruary 4,5 to 9 p.m.: Opening Recep- harmonic, Boston Pops, Budapest, Pell unless otherwise noted. the small pines for saw whets, and tion + First Wednesday Bronx Trol- Chicago, Dallas, Moscow State Phil- Winter Chamber Music Series: Es- the white pine grove for long-eared ley; Wednesday, March 4, 5 to 9 p.m.: harmonic, the Prague Chamber Or- cape the cold and grey and hear cham- owls. What better way to spend a win- Reception + First Wednesday Bronx chestra, the Osaka Century Orchestra ber music as it was meant to be heard ter afternoon? 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Heintz was the son of Louis and Cornelia Heintz. He was born on October 28, 1862 in Manhattan and the family relocated to the area we now know as the Bronx when he was only a baby. His father was one of the most popular government offi cials and civic His son, John, also became quite well of the North Side Savings Bank, a mem- leaders of the era and our fi rst street im- known and led a host of organizations ber of the Bronx Board of Trade and he provement commissioner. before passing away at age seventy of a was, of course, involved with a variety He was only thirty-one years old heart attack. Among the organizations of lesser known entities. when he passed away and such was his he headed were the Brewery Board of He attended P. S. 61 on Third Avenue popularity that a public conscription Trade, the Greater New York Ice Manu- between 169th and 170th streets before was taken up in 1905 and a statue of him facturing Corporation, the Sound View going off to the Fuerst Military Acad- by Pierre Fietu was placed in the Con- Land and Improvement Company and emy on College Point in Queens. After course Plaza, called Joyce Kilmer Park the Schnorrer Club. He was also vice completing his education, he went to since 1926, in 1909 and moved in its cur- president of the Interborough Mutual work for his uncle, John Eichler, at his rent location opposite the courthouse Indemnity Insurance Company, trea- Bronx brewery located on Third Ave- on East 161st Street off Walton Avenue surer and a trustee of the New York nue at East 169th Street. He performed in 1936. State Brewers Association, a director a variety of menial tasks learning the REPRINTED FROM 1/27/11 business from the ground up. By the time of his death in September of 1933, I took this photograph of the Louis J. Heintz he was president of the company. memorial in Joyce Kilmer Park opposite the He left behind his wife of forty years, East 161st Street courthouse east of Walton Rosa Riegelman Heintz, their only son, Avenue on November 30, 1997. The statue John Eichler Heintz, and a sister, Min- was moved on a couple of occasions, fi nding nie Heintz. Funeral services were held in the its fi nal resting spot here in 1936. Bronx at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Fulton Avenue between 169th and couple of years after being mustered out 170th Streets. He had a full and rich life of the 308th Field Artillery Regiment enjoying the organizations he worked where he served as a fi rst lieutenant with and spending many of his week- during World War I. He was wounded at John McNamara gave me this original admission ticket to the 1905 affair which was raising ends fi shing with friends in Bay Shore, the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in northeast- money to construct a memorial to Louis J. Heintz, the fi rst Street Commissioner of the Bronx Long Island. ern France in September of 1918 and and general powerhouse throughout the borough. He died suddenly at age thirty-one and it His son, John, a 1916 Princeton grad- took on a number of positions of impor- took a few years to get the memorial sculpted and placed in an appropriate location. uate, became active in the brewery a tance in the Bronx upon his return. 50 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR HOUSE SALES REALTY CORP. 3602 E Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 10465 718-684-1411 SC PS N? Fax: 718-684-1422 BOWLS & 4(2/''3 .%#+ s 0%,(!- "!9 4(2/''3 .%#+3 /.,9 )#% #2%!- 0!2,/2 FEATURING GUILT FREE SELECTIONS INCLUDING FAT FREE, NON-DIARY, SUGAR FREE, AND GLUTEN FREE 1 Family House. 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There will schools, Common Core, and Lane Avenue in the Square. be access to many digital col- testing and teacher evaluation The report states further The NYPL VP for Govern- lections and e-resources also. controversies. that “in order for New York ment and Community Affairs, The library plans to expand A new report called Re- State to end inequality in our the VP for Public Service, and the ESL programs, and have cord Setting Inequality: New schools the state must make a a representative from NYPL preschool programs, out of sentation to the community York State’s Opportunity Gap four-year commitment to fully Capital Planning were there, school and after school pro- board. We have been wait- is Wider Than Ever, has come funding the Campaign for Fis- as well as our Councilman grams, 55+ art programs, and ing for this for many years, out. The report states that: cal Equity. Our schools are James Vacca, Ken Kearns tech classes and adult learn- and it is the last piece of the “Despite his promises, re- owed $5.9 billion in Founda- from Community Board ing. Westchester Square revitaliza- cord setting inequality in our tion Aid and Gap Elimination 10, Kathleen Carrasco, new Then the NYPL representa- tion puzzle to be put in place. schools is one of the legacies of Adjustment funding.” head librarian of the current tives threw open the fl oor for The estimated time of comple- Governor Cuomo’s fi rst term. Public schools in poor dis- branch library, Bridgette Lo- suggestions for community tion is 2018. Although this will The gap between wealthy and tricts are starved for funds, zada from Owen Dolen Recre- programs. Vacca had many be a very modern structure, poor school districts grew to denying kids needed pro- ation Center, Tom Casey, from ideas, including: a GED pro- the original landmarked Hun- $8,733 per pupil, the largest in grams and support services, the East Bronx History Fo- gram, college credit courses, tington library building from New York State history.” while schools in wealthier ar- rum based in the Huntington health and wellness classes, the 1890s will not only remain, And, as to property taxes as eas have abundant fi nancial Library, and a representative citizenship and American his- but will be spruced up and a source of funding: “The way support, leading to greater from Bronx Academy of Arts tory classes, and immigration renovated. So the Square will we fund education through the opportunities for educational and Dance attended. legal assistance. have the old and brand new property tax system [wealth- success. This gap needs to be Funding for the new We stressed the changing side by side, which is fi tting, ier areas of course have much closed by the state, per the branch (total $13.4 million) is demographics of the commu- as one of the most historically more money to spend and court ruling. And as for char- being supplied as follows: $10.4 nity, ie, the younger families important areas of the Bronx fewer schools and children to ter schools, they have gener- million from the City Council, with school-age children that which is looking forward with spend it on], by defi nition is ous corporate and public fund- thanks to Councilman Vacca, moved here attracted by the optimism to a bright future. going to be unfair. And it is. ing (generous enough to turn $2 million was designated by opening of I.S./M.S. 194 (now And now, to touch on an- The state is supposed to equal- a profi t and pay huge salaries then Mayor Bloomberg, and with almost 1500 kids attend- other issue, education inequal- ize or come close to equalizing to their CEOs). We should not $1.4 million from the Bronx ing), and that children’s pro- ity. For years we followed the this with its funding. That’s look to them as a viable model borough president’s offi ce. grams are very needed, and Campaign for Fiscal Equity’s the CFE law suit that the state for public school education; The library speakers gave we would like the NYPL to legal battle to get fair educa- is yet to fully fund.” they can pick and choose their an overview of the new build- not forget the immediate com- tion funding for the city and While poverty and wealth students, public schools can- ing, and what programs and munity in their intention of state’s children. The landmark impact children’s everyday not. Public schools owe every resources they would like to making this a borough-wide ruling by the NYS Court of lives, educational resources child a sound basic education. have there. library center. Appeals in 2006 in their favor are provided to close the gap in It’s in our state Constitution. The building itself will be The NYPL representatives set aside $5.5 million in school educational outcomes. These It’s about time the state got on 12,000 square feet and take were very open to our sugges- aid as a result. This funding include universal pre-kinder- with its obligation to all the up almost the entire corner. tions, and explained there will lasted for only two years, and garten, smaller class sizes, a school children of NY. The design is very modern, be many other meetings about from 2009-2012, these funds curriculum including art, mu- TTFN with glass walls, open spaces, this, as well as another pre- were frozen and cuts were sic and physical education, as BY LYNN GERBINO those who have already send nes and Pat Lynch have been tion on the parade on Throggs Greetings! How are you in their dues! We very much chosen this year. Congratu- Neck Homeowners Facebook all coping with the chilly appreciate it! lations to them and to their page. Please ‘like’ us and you weather? At least it isn’t a re- I would also like to thanks family! We look forward to will receive up-to-date com- peat of last winter’s antics. one of our members Trudy seeing them on East Tremont munity information. This is another reminder who so kindly donated many Avenue this year, as well as We have a way to go before to send in your dues. Please tea cups and for my friend’s Msgr. John Graham, pastor we have our next meeting, send a check for $15 to: book club high tea. Thanks so of St. Raymond’s Parish and which will be held on Tues- Throggs Neck Homeown- much for your generosity! It Vicar of the East Bronx. Prep- day, March 31, but you can ers Association, P.O. Box 25, was a pleasure meeting you! Day Parade have been an- arations are under way for the reach us at (718) 823-0327 or Throggs Neck Station, Bronx, The grand marshals of the nounced and I am pleased to parade to be another grand send us message on our Face- New York 10465. Thanks to all Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s say that Throggs Neckers Ag- event. There is more informa- book page. BY TONY SALIMBENE day at St. Frances de Chantal, gether and ask at the gate. happening at other brother On the 24th we have Ital- E. Tremont and Harding ave- On Tuesday, February posts. ian Night at the Hawkins nues with a small gathering 3, 7:30 p.m., there will be a Our local St. Patrick’s Day Post on City Island Avenue, afterwards for a light break- Bronx County meeting. This Parade will be on Sunday, brought to you by their SAL fast. Legionnaires from all time it will be at the Co-op March 15. Stand by for a pos- Squadron 156. It’s 20 bucks posts are invited. Then at 2 City Post, 135 Einstein Loop, sible commander’s change to per person, cash bar, 7 to 11 p.m., we have the Legion Ora- Rm 41. A Section 5 parking our Sunday meeting date. p.m.. torical Contest spearheaded garage ticket will be vali- Until next time: Stay On Sunday, February 1 at by Post 19, at Lehman Col- vited. As of press time, I was dated by the post. All Le- warm, stay safe, help others. 11 a.m., we will have a Mass lege, their school auditorium. not told the exact building gionnaires are encouraged to Spring is on the way! to celebrate 4 Chaplains Sun- Again, all Legionnaires in- number, but we can go to- attend and hear about what’s FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593 BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 53 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR Pity the New York sports fan by Tom Allon ne of the many great year stretch in a while without owner fi nally seems to have set- things about living in qualifying for the post-season. tled on a stable team president, ONew York City is the It seems like a lifetime since Phil Jackson, who has the best abundance of sports teams. In George M. Steinbrenner III track record in basketball his- every major sport, New York ruled this town and went on tory (more championship rings has at least two professional mad shopping sprees for the than fi ngers). Like a builder teams — a luxury not afforded best players in the game to as- taking over a condemned prop- to smaller cities such as Cleve- sure the Yankees would have erty, it appears that Jackson is land, or even more cosmopoli- a strong shot each year at win- planning a gut renovation of tan ones like Boston. ning the World Series. His sons, the team in the next year, and But despite this abundance who now run the team, are building a younger and more of choices, woe is the New York not quite as generous with the athletic team from the bottom sports fan in 2015. So many checkbook. This, compounded up. But like most overhauls, this TOM ALLON teams, yet so few victories. In by the incremental retirement one could take some time and unlike the Yankees in baseball), the general manager to build a the past year, even perennial of the team’s core stars — the Knicks fans, who have been so have had two down years after team around. winners like the Yankees failed latest being surefi re Hall of hungry for a winning team for a nice stretch of playoff football Like many long-time (and to make the playoffs. All us Famer Derek Jeter — has led to more than a decade, will have and two very surprising Super long-suffering) fans, I realize sports fans could do was watch the team’s decline. to wait much longer before they Bowl wins in the past decade. that sports teams usually have relatively small-market teams That all said, New York witness a competitive team play- Although the Giants have been cyclical success (it is a rare like Kansas City and St. Louis baseball is probably one of the ing in Madison Square Garden. disappointing these past two franchise, like the New England and Detroit and San Francisco brighter lights in the sports gal- In Brooklyn, the many mil- years, there is hope that they Patriots, that stays in the elite battle it out in October for the axy. The Mets are on the rise lions of rubles lavished on the will emerge again very soon of the league for more than a de- Major League Baseball champi- and the Yankees will probably Barclays Center and a high — as long as franchise quarter- cade consecutively). onship. always be in the playoff hunt, so wattage team of stars has not back Eli Manning can return to But, in a city like New York, It has been a very long time hope springs eternal as winter led to stellar basketball either his glory years. with eight professional teams, since New York had such a dis- turns to spring this year. and it seems like the Nets major- The Jets, however, are an- the odds are that at least one or mal group of teams, with little On the other side of the spec- ity owner may be shopping the other sports gut renovation. two of them will qualify for the hope of a major championship trum is New York’s basketball franchise to take advantage of After an entertaining stretch playoffs each year. That is why in the very near future. Surpris- slow motion disaster. Watching the skyrocketing prices of bas- under the always lively head 2014–15 is such an anomaly; it ingly, one of the teams with per- the New York Knicks these days ketball franchises (the Los An- coach Rex Ryan, Gang Green has been at least two decades haps one of the longest recent is like witnessing a car wreck — geles Clippers recently fetched has now turned over the reigns (and maybe more) since New droughts — the Mets — may be most of the time I feel like avert- approximately $2 billion). to new general manager and York hit such a collective sports on the upswing this year. With ing my eyes when I channel surf It looks like basketball, once a new head coach and it looks rut. the return of superstar pitcher and pass a Knicks game on tele- dubbed “the city game,” will like the team will go into a pe- The good news is that in Matt Harvey after a year-long vision. Right now, they are on not be a major tourist (or home- riod of “rebuilding,” one hopes sports, there’s always next year. rehab from shoulder surgery track to be the worst team in town) attraction in New York for once again into a championship Tom Allon, the president of and a young group of impres- basketball this year, and per- the near future. contender, or at least a playoff City & State, NY, has been a sive young arms, the Mets are haps with the worst record in And then, of course, there bound team in the next two-to- New York sports fan ever since a bright spot on the New York professional basketball in re- are New York’s football fran- three years. The key will be to he fell for the New York Mets in sports landscape. cent memory. chises, the Giants and the Jets. fi nd a strong quarterback who the mid-1960s, well before the In the Bronx, the Yankees This is all happening just The Giants, who have built a can lead the team for at least the Miracle Mets of 1969. are coming off the fi rst two- when the Knicks controversial stable, solid organization (not next fi ve-to-seven years whom BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO be on the fi rst Saturday in Feb- On the next day in 1920, Pro- The Anzio Landing took Hello all! ruary. This works out to be the hibition went into effect. I’ll place on January 22, 1944. Come on down to the post 7th. never forgive them! Gold was discovered in Cal- and have a pint of our new on- I have a list of VA services President Ford pardoned ifornia January 24, 1848. tap beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon. that are both impacted and not Tokyo Rose on January 19, Finally the Americans You remember the song, ‘Red impacted by federal cuts. Too 1977. Ask Grandpa. dragged a cannon up Gun Hill Neck, White Socks and Blue many to list here, so stop in and 52 Iranian hostages were Road on January 25, 1777. That’s Ribbon Beer.’ Well, this is the take a look. freed on January 20, 1981 after how the street got it’s name. beer. Try it during our happy Short column this week. So On January 15, 2009, Sully 444 days. Keep the troops in your hour. on to Trivia Time. landed his bird struck plane in Loretta Bobbitt was aquit- prayers, hug a vet and God The next post meeting will Trivia Time!! the Hudson River. ted on January 21, 1994. OUCH! bless. BY MARK SAPLICKI they need. services, assistance with ben- ation we have received from AND VINCENT PREZIOSO We are privileged this efi ts and entitlements, case the commanding offi cers, A recent Study of Elder month to have as our guest management and elder abuse community relations offi cers Abuse Prevalence in New speaker Iris Bonhomme, elder services, in addition to com- and crime prevention offi cers, York State found that 76 out of abuse outreach worker, from munity-based mobile meals who attend our meetings reg- every 1,000 older New Yorkers R.A.I.N. Bonhomme will ex- for homeless and hungry per- ularly. They exemplify the were victims of elder abuse in plain the many forms that el- sons. NYPD motto of Courtesy, Pro- a one year period. The study der abuse can take, how we can Happy Birthday 49th Pct. fessionalism, Respect. God also found a dramatic gap be- identify the signs of abuse, and In 1985 Community Board bless them all! tween the rate of elder abuse how seniors and their families and quality of life for all New 11 was successful in obtaining Next meeting: Monday, events reported by older New or friends can challenge and Yorkers by meeting the in- an NYPD precinct of its own. January 26, 7:30 p.m., Kings Yorkers and the number of overcome this problem. She terim needs of people of all Ever since the community and Harbor MultiCare Center, cases referred to and served will also provide information ages. They offer a continuum the 49th Precinct have enjoyed East Gun Hill Road at Stillwell in the formal elder abuse ser- on the assistance that R.A.I.N. of care that includes a range of a wonderful collaboration re- Avenue – use main entrance.. vice system. The reported in- can provide in this regard. services for seniors and those sulting in reduced crime and Representatives from the cidence rate is nearly 24 times R.A.I.N., a premier senior with disabilities. increased quality of life. 49th Precinct; Senator Jeff greater than the number of service organization, was es- Their quality services in- NEBA is especially thank- Klein; Assemblyman Mark referred cases. This suggests tablished in 1964 by Beatrice clude: full-service neighbor- ful for all the fi ne police of- Gjonaj; and Councilman that many elders are not seek- Castiglia-Catullo. Its mission hood senior centers, home-de- fi cers who have served here James Vacca will be present. ing - or getting - the assistance is to enhance the well-being livered meals, transportation and especially for the cooper- BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 55 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 56 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 57 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR I knew that the play was for Brent to drive to the basket and I needed to be in position to fol- low-up the shot. I had a good feeling that I got it off in time and luckily I timed it right.” CHRIS HOOPER ...... 65 SHORTHANDED HAYES FALLS TO LINCOLN BY PATRICK MCCORMACK PIPE Cardinal Hayes coach Joe Lods wants his team to play and compete against the best DREAMS teams in the city. He’d much rather that then a cupcake By Bob Connolly win. The Cardinals got all it was looking for except a victory when their comeback fell just short in a 55-52 loss to Abra- ham Lincoln in the Big Apple Jets Invitational at Baruch College on Monday afternoon. “We want to play the best players,” Lods said. “I want to put our guys against the best News talent we possibly can and try to earn a hard fought worth- I’m happy that the Jets while victory. We want to play didn’t waste any time get- one of the best teams, Lincoln ting their lined up on the run is one of the best teams and I way. I’m happy with Bowles thought we gave them a good but I don’t know about Mac- fi ght today.” cagnan. He’s a let’s see how Lincoln showed their depth the draft goes guy. On Mac- and young talent in the begin- cagnan- “Well, at least they ning of the fourth quarter. didn’t hire a bean coun- Freshmen Paul Person and ter/paper pusher, a la John Tyler Bourne led an 8-0 run Idzik. Maccagnan is all foot- to put the Railsplitters ahead ball. He worked the past few 40-31 with 5:11 left in the game. years as a front office execu- Hayes kept the Lincoln lead tive, coordinating the Tex- to single digits until Person, ans’ college scouting, but he who had 11 of his game high 14 also spent a lot of time on the points in the fourth quarter, road in a scouting capacity. made a layup to make it 48- This is what the Jets need 38 with 1:38 left. Junior wing -- a GM whose roots are in Jahlil Tripp scored 12 of his player evaluation. Have you 14 points in the second half for seen their roster? It’ll take Lincoln. TLods said the Rail- a sharp personnel guy to fix splitters freshmen played well their many problems. The beyond their years. last time they had a GM with “Those guys did a good job Jeff Hayden of Cardinal Hayes takes jumper in a game against Abraham Lincoln at the Big Apple Basketball a football background was of just staying under control,” Invitational. Photo by Robert Cole Terry Bradway (2001-05). he said. “They looked like a The Jets tried to sell Idzik as pretty seasoned back court.” half that we had in the second aren’t good with a zone,” said game,” Lods said. “It was prob- a “football man,” but he was Hayes () came back after half,” he said. forward Jeff Hayden, who had ably his best game of the year. in over his head. One of the Person’s basket. Clive Allen Baron Goodridge, who had 12 points. I don’t think the game hinged concerns with Maccagnan made a three and Stephen a team-high 13 points, hit a Hayes played without start- on him fouling out. “ is that he has no experience Arowosegbe made a layup to three as time expired to make ing center A.K. Ojo (knee) and The Cardinals, who are tied with salary-cap management cut the led to 48-43. Following it 55-52. It was too little, too became further short handed for fi rst in the CHSAA, took a and contract negotiation.” a Lincoln free throw, Allen late against Lincoln. The Rail- just three minutes into the top PSAL team to the wire the On Bowles- “The party’s made two of three at the line to splitters zone defense hurt the fourth quarter when senior pleased their coach. over. Bowles is known for his make it 49-45. Allen, who had Cardinals in the second half Kashif Davis, who fi nished “I was encouraged,” Lods laid-back demeanor, so no, 10 points, was disappointed and maximized their size ad- with 13 points, fouled out of said. “We aren’t going to lay he won’t be showing up for the team didn’t play as well vantage in the paint. Hayes the game. Davis was a major down against any team. We a news conference in a wig. as they did in the fi nal minute shot just 3 of 12 from behind presence in the paint on both cut it down to three. We were He’s an even-keeled coach, the whole game. the arc. ends of the fl oor when he was in position to win the game. which Ryan wasn’t. “I think we need to have “They went into a zone in the game. They played better than us Continued on Page 62 the same energy in the fi rst and that messed us up and we “Kashif played a great down the stretch.” BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 63 Pena, big second quarter powers Scanlan past Spellman BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI sometimes. George Pena sensed the opportu- “That’s why I like playing with nity to use his speed to take over the him,” Singleton said. “I can just get game in the second quarter and didn’t the rebound and kick it.” waste it. The victory ends a two-game losing His Monsignor Scanlan team got streak for Scanlan after wining four Cardinal Spellman star Corey Grant straight prior to that. It also avenges a in foul trouble leaving no one on the 70-69 loss to Spellman at home on Dec. court that could truly keep up with 7. The Crusaders let a late lead slip the sophomore guard. Pena proceeded away that day. to zip is way up and down the four as Singleton didn’t play in the fi rst he scored 18 of his game-high 24 points meeting because of back spasms. in the second quarter. The big stanza While getting three quick fouls on was more than enough to propel Scan- Grant (10 points) helped, Scanlan lan to a 70-41 victory over host Spell- coach Dwayne Mitchell was impressed man in CHSAA Class A boys’ basket- with his team’s effort on defense and ball on Jan 15. call it their best game this season. “If I’m feeling it I’m going, Pena “Defensively we were shaper,” he said. “If not I’m passing it, looking for said. “We played with a different in- my teammates. “I was feeling it.” tensity than we did all years.” The Crusaders (7-8, 4-5) out scored The loss early in the season moti- Spellman 28-10 in the second quarter. vated the still maturing Scanlan club. Their frontcourt led by sophomore Dajour Evans scored 10 points for the Saquan Singleton (11 points) limited Crusaders and Jordan McAllister had the Pilots (4-6, 5-11) to just one shot eight. Jason Grant and Paget Bram- Monsignor Scanlan coach Dwayne Mitchell saw his team give its best effort of the season in on each trip to the offensive end. It al- ble chipped in eight points a piece for a win over Cardnal Spellma Photo by Joseph Staszewski lowed Pena to get out in transition and Spellman. in the half court Spellman struggled Scanlan doesn’t want this win to is saw forward Jonathan Nwankwo Crusaders, despite it taking some time to stay in front of him. His steal and just a blip in its season. The inexperi- (Victory Prep), forward Emmanuel for everyone to fi nd their roles. A city layup up at the half time buzzer gave ence club, that does not have a senior in Chuwko (Mount Vernon) and Jordan championship is still the goal. Scanlan a 43-20 lead at the break. Pena starting lineup, is still trying to fi nds Riullano (Victory Prep) all transfer. “Whoever is here is hear,” Single- can make his teammates job easy tis chemistry. Before the year start The situation has only motivated the ton said. “We just got to take it all.” Pipe Dreams: Triangle, THAT!; More Trades; Perry Patter from Page 61 Ian Begley (ESPNNY. and free agency and has spo- a high draft pick on a quar- ESPN analyst Mark Jack- Jets owner Woody John- com) wrote, “The triangle ken several times this sea- terback since 2002, when son, fired as Golden State’s son wants to change the en- offense may have a credibil- son about changing the cul- they drafted David Carr No. coach after last season, on vironment around the team, ity problem with younger ture of the franchise. The 1 overall in the franchise’s why he deserves some credit and he believes Bowles will players in the NBA. trade of Smith to Cleveland, first year. If hired, Maccag- for the Warriors’ 29-5 start: bring a steadiness that was At least, that’s what New which required the inclu- nan is the anti-Idzik in that “You cannot disrespect the lacking and maybe a little York Knicks coach Derek sion of Shumpert, was evi- he has no experience with caterpillar and rave about tough love. Make no mistake, Fisher thinks. dence of that.” the salary and negotiating the butterfly.” he’s not a tyrant -- his former But Jackson’s disciples Jets GM contracts. Jim Barach of WCHS-TV players in Arizona speak of haven’t had much success. Mike Maccagnan, from Perry Patter in Charleston, W.Va., af- him reverently -- but he’ll Former assistants Kurt the Houston Texans, was Scott Ostler (Seattle ter ex-Miami fullback Rob tear into the players if nec- Rambis and Brian Shaw Rich Cimini’s (ESPNNY. Times) wrote, “Some news Konrad swam nine miles to essary. In an October game have a combined record of com) recommendation for the stories come complete with shore after falling out of his against the Washington Red- 84-198. Fisher is 5-34 -Rich- job. He wrote, “Ultimately, their own punchline: fishing boat off the South skins, he busted up a white- the worst in the NBA this the job comes down to find- Bears cornerback Tim Florida coast: “So much board at halftime because he season to start their Knicks ing talent. It’s difficult to Jennings, charged with for him being a former Dol- was angry with his players. coaching careers.” say how much input Maccag- speeding, reckless driving phin.”; Despite losing several They’re not playing a tri- nan has had into the Texans’ and DUI in Georgia, told the Brooklyn Nets officials starters in Arizona, he was angle defense. To be success- drafts; all we can do is judge arresting officer he was go- are denying a Bloomberg re- able to adjust with different ful the “triangle offense” the outcome. A recent study ing 99 mph on a freeway be- port that Russian billionaire personnel, and the Cards needs a competent center, an of the 2009-2013 drafts, con- cause he was late — getting Mikhail Prokhoro no longer finished fifth in points al- accurate three-point shooter, ducted by USA Today, rated to his child’s parent-teacher wants to own the team. lowed.” AND a talented point-guard. them 15th in the league. Ob- conference. So it’s merely coinci- Rich Cimini (ESPNNY. More Trades viously, they hit the jackpot And … Dartmouth sus- dence, then, that they’re com) reported that Bowles Marc Stein (ESPNNY. with J.J. Watt (2011). Nearly pended 64 students for cheat- suddenly calling themselves was looking for Kacy Rogers com) told us, “The New York all of their first- and sec- ing — in a sports-ethics the Nyets. to be his DC and Chan Gaily Knicks are actively trying ond-rounders from 2009 to class Brendan Alert to be his OC. I like Rogers to trade veterans Jose Cal- 2012 have panned out, but RJ Currie of SportsDeke. Dwight told us to, “Hide but have doubts about Gaily. deron and Andrea Bargnani their two most recent drafts com, after Florida State QB the knives- Bowles might want to have as part of their ongoing ros- haven’t yielded much at all. Jameis Winston said his Celebrating his 74th birth- Gaily act as a tutor for him, ter clear-out, according to The last five drafts have team’s 39-point playoff loss day on Sunday: pro rassler being a first time HC. Gaily league sources. produced only one Pro Bowl to Oregon “could have went Abdullah the Butcher. could also work with Geno Jackson has made it clear player -- Watt, who could be either way”: “Sounds like Just a guess here, but no Smith to improve at QB. that he is committed to an all-time great. Winston went the other way one gets in his way when he Triangle, THAT! building through the draft The Texans haven’t used heading to math class.”; goes to cut the cake.” 64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR Fordham women’s basketball beats VCU for fi fth straight win BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI ute. Teddy Okereafor paced fi ve dou- Fordham continues to roll and it ble-fi gure scorers for Rider (12-7, 6-2) has hit a historic level. with 16 points, seven assists and six The Rams women’s basketball team steals. beat VCU 60-51 for its fi fth straight Bronx-native Hooper gives St. victory at Rose Hill last Sunday af- Francis College thrilling win: Chris ternoon. Fordham improved to a per- Hooper was falling down along the fect 5-0 in Atlantic 10 play, marking baseline as he let the ball goal with the best start in program history on the buzzer sounded.The St. Francis the league. The defending conference Brooklyn junior forward’s last gasp at- champion Rams are tied with George tempt found nothing but net to give the Washington for fi rst place in the divi- Terriers men’s basketball a 60-59 vic- sion tory over host St. Francis University Samantha Clark led Fordham with in Northeast Conference men’s basket- 18 points and nine rebounds. Han- ball last Sunday afternoon. nah Missry tallied 17 points and con- The fi nal play started with St. Fran- nected on fi ve 3-pointers. Ashley Pe- cis Brooklyn down 59-58 with seven gram paced VCU with 16 points and seconds remaining. Brett Jones drib- fi ve boards, bled the length of the fl oor and put up Clark was the catalysis of a big a fl oater along the right ride. Hooper fi rst half for Fordham (13-5, 5-0), drop- tipped the weak side rebound to him- ping in 13 of her points in the opening Samantha Clark led Fordham with 18 points in a win over VCU. Fordham Athletics self amid Red Flash defenders before stanza, It outscored VCU 27-18 going getting a shot up in the nick of time. into the break. Fordham took its larg- looked back. overtime. Andujar hit two free throws The basket was initially waved off est lead of the game at 42-26 on Taryn Manhattan falls to Rider in over- and had a chance to take the lead after before being overturned by video re- Durant’s jumper in the paint midway time: The Jaspers saw its four-game Rider missed the front end of a one and view. through the second half. winning streak halted by an 82-79 one with 12 ticks remaining. The Jas- ‘I was just doing my job,” said VCU (12-6, 3-2) used an 11-1 run to home defeat at the hands of visiting pers (8-9, 5-3) turned it over the next Hooper, who had 11 points and six re- get back in the game and close the gap Rider last Sunday afternoon. possession, ending and hope of a vic- bounds. “I knew that the play was to 43-37. Missry took it from there. She Emmy Andujar and Shane Rich- tory. for Brent to drive to the basket and I connected on 3-pointers around a Dan- ards each scored 21 points and Ashton Four lead changes and three ties needed to be in position to follow-up ielle Burns steal and layup to help give Pankey added 18 points and nine re- highlighted the fi nal fi ve minutes of the shot. I had a good feeling that I Fordham a 51-37 advantage with 5:28 to bounds. Khalil Alford’s layup with put regulation. Both teams misfi red on po- got it off in time and luckily I timed it go it he game. She and her team never Rider up 80-77 with 31 seconds left in tential game-winners in the last min- right.” Velocity Track Club New York BY WINSTON DINKINS As our elementary girls were com- Velocity Track Club New York was peting at the Women Colgate Games, blessed once again! In Week 4 at the some of the boys made it to the Jer- Colgate Women’s Games, we hit some sey City Armory in Jersey City NJ bumps in the road, but we are in a good for AAU Development Meet #2. They position for the semi-fi nals. Do to the had some of the top teams from NJ, NY icy roads on Sunday, one of our athletes and PA competing. Out of the 4 boys arrived late and miss her event. But we that were able to make it there, they think God that she and the rest of the earned 2 medals. Julian Caldwell won team arrived safe. This week we had a bronze medal in the 200 meter race 4 girls earn medals (Nariah Mathis, and Darius Gordon won a silver medal Dominique Jackson, Pearl Webster in the boys’ high school 800 meter race. and Olyvia Burrell. Last year, VTC Good job! only had 3 girls in the Colgate Women On Wednesday, January 14th, we Games semi fi nals. This year we have competed in the Millrose Games Trails 8 girls: In the middle school division, at the Armory Track & Field Center in we have Jaleah Eargle and Lisha McK- NY, New York. We had 11 student ath- enzie in the 55 meter hurdles and Na- letes compete for a chance to run in riah in the 55 meters dash. In the the 108th Running of the NYRR Mill- took 2nd place and our girls (River Anyone interested in supporting elementary “B” division, River Samp- rose Games, which will be held on Sat- Sampson, Shantea Leach, Desiree Velocity Track Club New York. We son will be competing in the 55 meter urday, February 14th. Most of the top King & Danielle Jackson) relay team are a 501(c)3 - Non-for Profi t. Just dash. In the elementary “A” division, middle schools and club teams were took 3rd place to qualify. In the girls’ write the check of any size to Veloc- Aysya Brown will be competing in the competing in the youth 4 x 200 meter fastest kid on the block, Olyvia Burrell ity Track Club New York. Your dona- 800 meters race and Olyvia in the 55 relay and the 8 & under fastest kid on took 4th to qualifi ed. They will have tion is a tax write off and we will send meters dash. In the high school divi- the block races. I’m please to say that a chance to practice / warm up a long you a receipt. For additional informa- sion, Dominique will compete in the our boys (Joseph Webster-Rutledge, side of the top high school, college and tion, please Contact Coach Winston 200 meters race and Pearl in the shot Jordan Samuels, Trevon James and world class athletes. This will be a Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at put. Good luck in the semi fi nals! Kristen Cadiz-Domville) relay team great experience for them. [email protected]. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 65 Preston Varsity Cheer grand champions On Sunday, January 11 the of 12 cheerleaders plus 2 al- crowd in their cheer. This to outdo last year’s perfor- private, Catholic, college pre- Preston High School Varsity ternates took First Place and competition marks the count- mance at the national compe- paratory school for girls lo- Cheerleaders competed out at Grand Champions honors at down to the upcoming UCA tition and place in the fi nals. cated in the Throggs Neck sec- the Universal Cheerleaders the event. The Preston Var- Cheer Nationals Competition Given the season the team is tion. For more information Association (UCA) Competi- sity Team truly put on a great which takes place next month having thus far, that dream is about Preston High School, tion at Hofstra University. performance; hitting all their at Disney World, Orlando, defi nitely within reach. contact Gianna Dell’Olio at The Varsity Team, composed marks and fully engaging the Florida. The PHS team hopes Preston High School is a 718-863-9134 ext. 195. Preston High School 2014-2015 Varsity Cheer Team. Photo courtesy of PHS Athletic Department Call ST. RAYMOND HOMECOMING AND INDUCTION CEREMONY Homecoming was a success! On December 14, St. Raymond High School for Boys held their homecoming, special reception and their 1st game of the season. 718.260.2555 Generations of alumni returned for a beautiful lunch that reunited the Ravens. Tyler is a member of the 1,000 pt club (1,042) and a three year varsity for- mer player at SRHS. Tyler was a member of the ‘91 & ‘93 city championship teams ..to advertise and was also a member of St. Raymond’s fi rst State championship team in ‘93. In the state fi nals he was named your business in our most valuable player and went on that same year to make First Team All City and was named to the second team all Classifi ed Section state. After graduating, Tyler received an athletic scholarship to Bowling Green. Tyler would go off to fi nish his collegiate and get.. career at the University of South Carolina. In 2003, after playing 14 years of profes- sional basketball in Puerto Rico, Tyler re- turned to St. Raymond. This time as the coach of the Varsity B basketball team (Above) Tyler Brown ‘93 was inducted into the Basket- Real Results! where he led his team to back-to-back city ball Hall of Fame and was recognized for all of his accom- titles in 2004 and 2005. plishments during homecoming half time. 66 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JANUARY 23-28, 2015 BTR Confusion over safer intersection at Westchester Square From page 1 tersection far outweigh the few chal- lenges, said Sorin, and she has re- ceived positive feedback since the construction was completed. Shoppers who would get off the bus in the heart of The Square can now get off further up Tremont—closer to their shops—because they feel safe crossing the street. The new design of the intersection minimizes the potential for accidents for both drivers and pedestrians. “Overall, it’s a huge positive for The Square,” said Sorin. (Right) Traffi c calming measures were re- cently implemented at the intersection of Silver Street and East Tremont Avenue. Left turns onto East Tremont Avenue from Silver Street are no longer permited. Community News Group / Jaime Williams First SAGE center celebrates grand opening in the borough From page 1 In addition, there will be exercise councilman to help create more safe- classes and nutrition workshops, and spaces for LGBT seniors, where they the staff can provide help with navi- can be themselves without fear. gating various government benefi ts. “They no longer have to age alone,” “They can get vital information said Torres. they need so they can lead an active The goal of the center is to provide and healthy life,” said Collazo. Bronx LGBT seniors with a place for SAGE also provides a network of re- both socializing and support where sources, such as providing recommen- there previously was none, said SAGE dations for gay-friendly health care Center Bronx site manager Jose Col- providers or other services. lazo. “They now have an agency that will “They don’t have the opportunity to advocate for them,” said Collazo about commune with each other,” he said. the senior centers. The center will offer a calendar For more information about SAGE full of fun activities including games, Center Bronx, visit www.sageusa.org, crafts, and movies, among other activi- or call SAGE Center Bronx at (718) 220- ties that the seniors can suggest. A hot 2020. lunch will be also provided each day. The ribbon cutting of the new SAGE Center Bronx. 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