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Norwood Storefront to SOARS IN NYPD RANKS Get Facelift | pg 5 Former 52nd Pct. commanding officer becomes first Latina Community Affairs chief

Teen Shot Near Oval Park pg 6

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Photo by Adi Talwar NYPD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS chief Nilda Hofmann (r) accepts her star presented by NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill (l) and Mayor Bill de Blasio (c).

By DAVID CRUZ nity Affairs on Jan. 18, the people that are not comfort- at the Five-Two.” About 17 miles from Nor- gold star symbolizes an ex- able talking to the police,” Much of those interac- wood, in ’s Bat- pansion to familiar territo- Hofmann said at a news tions came at the monthly tery Park, a familiar face ry—managing the fraught conference shortly after 52nd Precinct Community in the neighborhood was bond between the NYPD the formal, though preppy Council meeting, where awarded a gold star. and communities. Just how promotions ceremony. “You Hofmann was a regular. For Nilda Hofmann, the to keep that bond between have to be open to listen to In each instance, even in former commanding of- communities and the Po- people that you don’t agree an incident where she was ficer of the 52nd Precinct lice Department stands at with. 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4 • February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER By DAVID GREENE This week we asked readers their thoughts on how President Donald Trump’s fi rst year in offi ce went.

He’s done some things good and I don’t think he’s living up to the I believe President Trump is not He needs a little more tact and He’s doing a decent job, he’s getting some things he’s messed up. He’s expectations and I don’t think he’s a good match for our country. He diplomacy and less posting to social a lot of publicity, more than a lot of going after the pedophiles and the actually doing what he said he’s going puts his energy into the wrong media, which was not around when people ever thought he’d get. He’s corrupt politicians, but he’s just as to do. At the end of last year he said areas. I don’t understand why we other great presidents were in offi ce. in the paper, he’s making a triumph dirty as they are anyway. He’s corrupt there would be a big tax cut and then need to put so much energy to Andrew Peretti with that. You have to look at the too; all his business dealings and he it changed and the government shut prevent immigration when there is groups and people who antagonize doesn’t show his taxes and we don’t down. What is all of that about? As far nothing pressing about it and doing the president and others who are know anything more about him than as him being a racist, I would say yes so doesn’t help society’s health. basically trying to discard him. I think what he’s shown. Everybody has their and yes. I think he’s a big liar. And I His tax law ultimately benefi ts the the Russia investigation is bogus. taxes exposed, but his are hidden. think he likes to nitpick and dwell on already rich, rather than the middle They are looking for some way, some Why, I don’t know. But I prefer him things he shouldn’t be dwelling on. I class or poor. His constant fi ght reason, to dishonor him. over Hillary Clinton because she’s am very concerned for the future of with Obamacare looks like he wants Louis Valentino an old school politician who’s done the country. things to be his way rather than what Morris Park nothing for us. The poorest people Ethan Moore would benefi t America as a whole. will feel the tax cut, because he’s Bedford Park And lastly, I believe he doesn’t give going to cut welfare and Social respect to people who are different in Security. It’s going to help the rich any way. people, not us. They’re going to get Anna Romanovich me for this too. Brooklyn Carl Kellier Wakefi eld St. Patrick’s Home Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

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By DAVID GREENE than a year ago. The popular Beso ing agent for the property, recently Acquisitions spent $5 million to con- A Brooklyn developer has pur- Lounge on East 204th Street closed told the Norwood News, “The Bronx is vert it to a 40-unit apartment build- chased a parcel of land at the north- this past June and Liberty Tax closed really booming.” She noted, “There’s ing. west corner of Hull Avenue and East around the same time. This came good investment in the Bronx for dif- “What we’re trying to do is take 204th Street, with hopes of transform- shortly before Transition Acquisi- ferent types of owners and investors this small group of stores--we have ing it into a modern two-story build- tions, a family-owned Brooklyn-based and we foresee the Bronx as being the the possibility to build two levels and ing featuring medical offices, a fit- real estate firm purchased the 78- next frontier.” really make something special, not ness center and popular restaurants. year-old, 5,150-square-foot property. Having completed the purchase of only for that corner, but the Norwood Both the Miramar Grocery and Faith Hope Consolo of Douglas El- a former clothing store in Brooklyn section,” Consolo said. Botanica on Hull Avenue closed more liman Real Estate, the exclusive leas- for $15.1 million in 2015, Transition Consolo said that currently they are in negotiations with several large fitness organizations. Despite sev- eral hospitals in the area, she also sees a need for additional space for medical clinics, as well as a need for large chain restaurants and clothing stores. The owner of Botanica, who de- clined to give his real name, said the new owners refused to give him a new lease. “I’m assuming they want to ren- ovate and charge more rent,” said the owner, who only went by “David.” “I You are eligible for a FREE 2017 tax preparation if you are single with no dependents was sorry to leave the neighborhood and earn less than $30,000, or you le with dependents and earn less than $54,000. after so many years.” The Botanica has now relocated to . You must bring with you: The MetroPCS has been the only  ‡ Photo IDs holdout at the property. “Our goal is ‡ to build around them and we’d like Social Security Cards or ITIN for everyone named on the Tax Return to keep them in the development,” ‡ W-2 and/or 1099 Statements for all jobs held in 2017 Consolo said. “But all our options are ‡ If claiming child care expenses, bring documentation and care provider Tax ID Number open.” ‡ Last year’s Income Tax Return and any other relevant tax information A manager at MetroPCS confirmed ‡ Form 1095A (if applicable) his rent was recently increased by ‡ Bank account information for direct deposit (account and routing numbers) $1,000 a month, stating, “He’s going to repair everything, the whole building and I hope to stay.” Longtime Norwood resident, Toby Norwood, welcomed the idea of large chain stores and restaurants coming to the area. “I’d like to see an IHOP or Burger King open there. Something good,” said Norwood. “Something for the community; maybe a place for the kids to play after school.”

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Police at the 52nd Precinct are “ag- gressively looking” for a video that may help them find a suspect involved in the shooting of a 16-year-old near Williamsbridge Oval Park the night of Jan. 24. The video may contain footage of the car from which shots were fired and clothing the suspect was wearing. Inspector Peter Fiorillo told an au- dience at the latest 52nd Precinct Com- munity Council meeting on Jan. 25 that officers had reason to believe the shooting was gang-related spawned by a turf war. Fiorillo said the gang known as the Crips was coming down to the Kingsbridge area near Morris and Preston avenues and learned mem- bers of the rival group Bloods had set up at the Oval. Photo by David Cruz “We think that is was being egged THIS YELLOW DRUM (pictured) was left at the northwest corner of East 204th Street and Perry Avenue for at least two weeks. on from a previous fight,” said Fiorillo. He suspected that the Crips were trying By MARY MELLON drum there. Like, what is this? So I was snowing a lot. The truck was going to send a message back to the Bloods in A salvage drum filled with diesel looked on the top of it and I saw a note up the hill. The car was coming down the Williamsbridge Oval area when fuel has finally been collected from the dated January 9, give them time to col- and it looked like it braked but it spun. they were met with roughly 30 gang northwest corner of East 204th Street lect it. I checked a couple of days later Boom! Right into the gas tank.” members and “a gun.” and Perry Avenue after languishing on the 14th. Still here.” Tony feared what would happen if Though the victim is in stable con- there for several weeks. Residents The FDNY first placed the salvage the tank ignited. “If that blows up, all dition, Fiorillo reported that the victim worried about potential safety risks, drum on the northwest corner of 204th the glass, my glass, the supermarket was being uncooperative with police including the possibility that it would Street and Perry Avenue after an acci- glass, will break because it’s a heavy briefings. Still, police made some prog- explode. dent caused a fuel spill in the area. The explosion.” ress with a witness able to describe the “I just want everyone to be safe,” tank was originally left outside Food- Adanna Roberts, a spokesperson car and plate number. said one resident, who first reported town Supermarket one block up from for the New York State Department of —Reggie Francois the incident to the Norwood News. its current location but later moved. A Environmental Conservation (DEC), “That’s basically it.” spokesperson for the FDNY said this said the DEC runs a Spill Fund “Drum The resident, who asked to remain was “standard procedure.” Run” program to retrieve stray waste anonymous, said, “I live in the area Tony Enamorado, who works at Jer- petroleum drums left on the streets. and walk past the area every day and ry’s Hardware Store across the street, She alerted Norwood News when the FOLLOW US all of a sudden I see this big yellow saw the accident. “It was snowing. It tank was finally removed on Jan. 24. ONLINE WWW. Five-Two Inspector Responds to Precinct Probe NORWOODNEWS. Following pending investigations ing to testify in any of the arrests that by the Bronx District Attorney’s Of- they have made. fice, 52nd Precinct Inspector Peter “I believe they can explain how ORG Fiorillo contested allegations that of- they made that arrest in a very justi- ficers were using illegal methods to up fied and legal way,” said Fiorillo. “We their 2017 gun arrests at the precinct’s went after specific individuals who we monthly council meeting Jan. 25. had information on. We didn’t just ran- TO REPORT A The investigation was first reported domly go out there and turn the whole by the New York Daily News. Fiorillo neighborhood upside down.” STORY TO THE described the article as “horrible,” af- The investigations are also look- firming that officers at the precinct ing into whether police officers offered NORWOOD NEWS, targeted specific individuals rather empty deals to suspects in exchange than running through the streets try- for information and harassed people CALL US AT ing to confront people spontaneously. in their homes. Peter Jones of the Legal Aid Soci- Peter Fiorillo “We’re very transparent. We don’t ety said in the Daily News article that hide anything,” said Fiorillo. “If you 718-324-4998 the non-profit noticed patterns of com- tempt to generate information on unre- don’t believe my officers, let’s go to plaints of officers falsifying consent lated cases.” trial.” and illegally stopping people “in an at- Fiorillo said his officers were will- —Reggie Francois February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 7 Fr. Richard Gorman, Community Leader Tarnished by Scandal, Dead at 63

By DAVID GREENE Father Richard Gorman, a community leader and Bronx priest who fell from grace after being accused of a molestation incident alleged to have hap- pened 30 years ago, died Jan. 23 after an apparent heart attack. He was 63. Archdiocese of New York spokesman Joseph Zwilling con- firmed Gorman’s death, calling it “sudden and unexpected.” Gorman, who lived in a home for infirm priests in Riverdale, was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center where he died. Gorman reportedly had heart ailments going as far back as 2002. For years, Gorman spoke File Photo publically on injustices impact- FR. RICHARD GORMAN seen here in ing the Bronx. Ordained by the 2009. Gorman died on Jan. 23 at the age of 63. Archdiocese of New York in No- vember 1982, Gorman served as an assistant at St. Barnabas St. Barnabas Church in the Wood- Church. After spending three lawn section of the Bronx in the years at Stepinac High School in 1980s, Gorman was suspended White Plains, Gorman became from church duties on Janu- priest in residence, a position ary 21, 2016 and stepped down that precluded him from lead- as Chair of Community Board ing mass. Gorman also doubled 12. He also fell into obscurity, as chair of Community Board no longer attending community 12, covering a large swath of the meetings or public events. Zwilling northern Bronx, which include explained that the case against Gor- the neighborhoods of Baychester, man was still to be prosecuted at the Edenwald, Wakefield, Olinville, time of his death. Williamsbridge, and Woodlawn. Joe Thompson, a local activist who In 2002, Gorman earned a law came to know Gorman well as the two degree at St. John’s University were spotted at the same community School of Law. meetings and rallies over the years, His CB12 chairmanship was sorry to hear the news. granted him a rotating chair- “He was very active and in- manship position on the Cro- volved in the community and I was ton Filtration Plant Monitoring saddened to hear that he died,” Committee, which oversaw prog- Thompson said of Gorman. “I al- ress and addressed concerns re- ways appreciated him for his pas- lating to the Croton Water Fil- sion in all the community affairs tration Plant. His omnipresence and activities, including going at vigils, news conferences, and down to the borough president’s meetings garnered borough-wide office and sitting in on the meet- respect. Gorman worked directly ings. He always had comments and for the Archdiocese of New York questions.” after spending 20 years at Car- A mass was held for Gorman at dinal Spellman High School. St. Michael’s Church in Co-op City Those responsibilities included on Jan. 29, followed by a burial at leading service at prisons, some- the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in times alongside Cardinal Timo- Valhalla, New York. thy Dolan. But after accusations by at David Cruz contributed to re- least two former parishioners at porting. 8 • February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News Spelling S-h-o-w-d-o-w-n at PS 94

Photo by David Cruz W-I-N-N-E-R-S! THE TOP three spellers at the 2018 annual Spelling Bee competition at PS 94 (l-r) Raisa Alam (2nd place), Mazeen Chawdhury (winner), and David Marcos (3rd place), pose with their awards.

Photo by David Cruz AUDIENCE MEMBERS ADD to the en- Photo by David Cruz ergy at the spelling bee. ANDREW, A FIFTH grader (holding mic), stood among the fan favorites at the school. He finished in fourth place. practicing in November. “My mom Photo by David Cruz tests me—the whole packet—every By DAVID CRUZ RAISA ALAM (HOLDING MIC) emerged as the second place finisher at the spelling single day,” he said. After 15 rounds and a suspense- bee. Practicing became part of the rou- ful 90 minutes, 10-year-old Mazeen tine for Raisa, who said the “words Chawdhury emerged champion of tors were already some of the top don, who began organizing the verbal out loud” to remember them with PS 94 King College School’s annual spellers in the school, beating out contest in 2007 with help from parent speed. Spelling Bee, which drew plenty of classmates in small-scale spelling coordinator Miriam Seminario, the David spent an hour memorizing oohs, aahs, and aha moments. bees each fourth and fifth grade class ability to conquer stage fright, build words each day. “I just spelled ev- Separating Raisa Alam, the run- took part in leading into the competi- memory skills and sharpen literacy ery word, one by one, and said it out ner up, from first place: serviceable. tion. skills represented the real positive loud,” David said. Raisa fell short in spelling the word, Many participants were crushed takeaway from the moment. At the bee’s halftime, Congress- but Mazeen did not. With this win- by the outcome, eliminated by words “If you can do this, you can do man Adriano Espaillat, representing ning word, a first place ribbon soon like “restoration,” “occasion,” and anything,” Clarke-Condon said of Norwood, paid a visit to the school. followed. “initiation.” They walked off the participating in the Offering advice, Espaillat said the The two, along with third place stage gracefully, with supportive spelling bee. “It encourages them bee will help them become better stu- winner David Marcos, took on 22 oth- staffers waiting for them. to study, become better spellers.” dents. “You do better in school, you ers in an edge-of-your-seat compe- But win or lose, the Jan. 23 aca- Clarke-Condon announced the con- do better in life,” he said. tition that ranks as one of the more demic event served as a lesson for the test in December. Editor’s Note: Check out more pic- anticipated events at the Norwood students as far as Joanne Clarke-Con- Mazeen, who took part in the tures of the suspenseful event on the grade school. The group of competi- don is concerned. For Clarke-Con- spelling bee last year, said he began Norwood News Facebook page. February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 9 CEC Meeting Turns to JHS/MS 80 Pep Rally

By DAVID CRUZ and NIALL RIDGLEY of children holding hands in a hallway, sion from what this school used to be They came prepared with signs de- while another student raised a hand- to what he brought it to - I was here, I fending the school’s reputation. And drawn sign reading “We R Staying.” see the difference.” they were very vocal about praising it. Among the guests was Antonio Polanco has been the subject of Despite reports by the New York Ramos, an online celebrity regularly several stories by the New York Post Post portraying a school in turmoil, seen on MTV’s “Wild N’ Out” and a chronicling alleged cronyism and gen- students and parents of JHS/MS 80 graduate of MS 80, who praised the eral abuse of his position. The stories rallied behind the school. They came school. “Where I am now is because of also cite years of poor math and Eng- together at the recent Community 80. If it wasn’t because of 80 I wouldn’t lish scores by students, with no men- Education Council (CEC) meeting on be where I am at right now,” Ramos, tion of the fact that many of MS 80’s Jan. 18, packing the school’s audito- known as Tonio Skits, told students. students are first-generation immi- rium. Signs held aloft by a group of stu- Ramos spoke in support of the grants. Photo by David Cruz dents displayed the hashtag “#Istand- school’s polarizing principal, Emman- Teachers and students alike spoke STUDENTS WAVE SIGNS in support of withMS80” superimposed on images uel Polanco, adding, “[Polanco’s] vi- out against misleading media coverage JHS/MS 80.

in their speeches at the two-hour meet- ing, outsiders misrepresenting MS 80’s culture being a common thread. Syl- via Lugo, a parent volunteer, spoke in L McCL A O praise of the school, saying, “Regard- IN S D K less of what you’ve heard, this school Applications R E has been like family. From the princi- A Y

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C to be here every day.” “You know all I L are now being O M O have to say is talk to your child. See O M H U C what your child says and you are going N S accepted! ITY ER to hear what is really going on in this CHART school,” she concluded. This sentiment was confirmed by student Jazmine Bailey, an eighth The Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School grader, who said that she loves the school and felt welcome right away af- ter enrolling this year. “It’s amazing, Opening in September 2018 this school. I really don’t like what they say in the media because it’s not Applications are being accepted for Kindergarten and 1st Grade true. If you’re not here I don’t under- stand why you are saying all these things about this school and it’s not For more information • A safe and supportive school based on a trauma true,” Jazmine said in front of an au- informed approach for children who have suffered dience comprised of faculty, parents please email us at trauma and neglect and peers. But not everyone feels that about [email protected] • A rigorous and data-informed academic program the school. Over the last month, a • An extended day program and staffing model that war of words has broken out between or call us at parents who’ve praised the school promotes personalized instruction 718-402-0081 x 227 and parents sick of the administra- • Comprehensive wrap-around services that tion, with comments spilling into the promote each child’s emotional, developmental Google Reviews page for MS 80 and and behavioral growth Polanco’s Don’t Tread On Educators (DTOE) profile. DTOE is a site where educators can speak out publicly and anonymously against perceived abuses of power. One commenter, posting under the pseudonym of ‘Star Chamber Master of Justice’ writes, “This man [Polanco] Visit us at has been judged and is guilty. His sen- tencing is being decided when the Star CMCCS.org Chamber meets in three months. May God have mercy on his soul and his progeny.” Students were not required to at- tend the CEC meeting, according to parents. 10 • February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News

ning at the age of 21 until age 65. make sure it is not turning into This test can detect cervical can- something more serious. cer in the early stages and before Editor’s Note: Roxanna Yusti, it even develops through abnor- MPH, CHES, CLC, works with mal cell changes. A pap test can Montefiore Health System’s Of- also detect HPV, which can help fice of Community & Population your doctor track the virus and Health. You Can Protect Yourself From HPV Cuomo Orders Pharmacists to

By ROXANA YUSTI ing infected with HPV. This year, 80 million Ameri- Get the HPV Vaccine: HPV Help in Flu Outbreak cans, about one in every four causes over 30,000 cancers a year. people, will be infected with the The HPV vaccine has been shown Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order allowing phar- Human Papillomavirus (HPV). to protect against the strains that macies to administer vaccines to children ages 2 to 18 as of Jan. 25 to com- HPV is the most common sexually cause many of these cancers, with bat the flu outbreak as weekly diagnoses and hospitalizations reach record transmitted infection. The virus the potential to prevent as many highs. can resolve on its own within two as 28,000 cancers each year. The Cuomo’s executive order suspends a section of state education law that to three years without symptoms vaccine is recommended for boys prevented pharmacists from administering immunizations to persons un- or other health complications. and girls 11 to 12 years of age, and der age 18, thus enabling New York youth to have a better chance at avoiding However, for every one in 10 can be given until the age of 26. a nasty flu strain in a particularly beleaguered state. The state has logged people infected with HPV, it can However the vaccine is most ef- 7,800 cases of the flu strain with 1,759 requiring hospitalization. lead to cancer or other issues such fective when given before a person “I urge all New Yorkers to help us combat this quick spreading strain as genital warts. HPV can lead becomes sexually active. of flu and make sure they and their loved ones are vaccinated,” said Cuomo. to cancer of the cervix, vagina, Wear Condoms During Sex: In the meantime, New Yorkers can ward off the flu by simply washing and vulva in women, and cancers Condoms can help reduce your their hands in warm water for at least 20 seconds, carrying alcohol-based of the penis in men. In both men risk of getting HPV, however HPV sanitizer, and holding off on sneezing or coughing in ones hands. and women, the virus can cause can still be transmitted through New Yorkers can find the nearest available flu shot at http://www.vac- cancers of the anus and back of contact with the genital area not cinefinder.org/ and are encouraged to call their local pharmacy ahead of the throat. While this may seem covered by the condom. their child’s visit. scary, there are steps that you can Pap Tests for Women: Women —Niall Ridgley take to reduce your risk of becom- should get regular pap tests begin-

Academic Accords at Lehman College Bronx to Finally Get Animal Shelter By MARY MELLON ing to officials. There will finally be a city-funded The de Blasio administration has animal shelter in the Bronx, city offi- designated $98 million to the develop- cials announced. The 47,000-square- ment of full-service animal shelters in foot Bronx shelter is expected to be all five boroughs. Animal Care Center built in Co-op City by 2024, and will (ACC) currently provides full-service have room for 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rab- shelters in Manhattan, Brooklyn, bits, and 20 animals from other spe- and , as well as admis- cies. The news comes after years of sion centers in the Bronx and . wrangling by animal rights groups in The Bronx shelter will be subjected the Bronx, who see shuttling animals to a detailed community engagement to Manhattan as unfair. process throughout the Uniform Land In a statement, Mayor Bill de Bla- Use Review Procedure (ULURP) be- sio said the shelter will “offer direct fore construction. adoption because we know how much For a look at ACC rabbits, cats, New Yorkers love their pets, espe- and dogs available for adoption, cially those in need of a home.” check out http://nycacc.org/Adoption- City-funded animal shelters have Search.htm, or the ACC’s free mobile had a 93 percent success rate finding app (available on Google Play and new homes for cats and dogs, accord- iTunes).

Photo by Miriam Quinones DR. GUSTAVO VEGA with the El Colegio de México (COLMEX) (l) joins Leh- man College President Dr. José Luis Cruz (r) at a symbolic signing between Ve- ga’s and Cruz’s academic institutions aimed at strengthening cooperation and promoting mutual understanding. These agreements between Lehman College and eight other schools are intended to lead student and faculty collaboration. The event happened at the Bedford Park-based college on Jan. 18. Bronx DA to Investigate NYPD Shooting Death of Unarmed Senior February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 11

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Flea Market org); and SUNY Bronx community board meet- Apply to Local ity, and to sign up, call (212) Donations Sought Educational Opportunity ings, volunteering with a Community Board 331-3126. Donations are needed Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave. nonprofit, and generally Applications for place- for the Bedford Mosholu (appt: (718) 530-7019). Ap- being a more informed and ment into a local commu- Snow Laborers Sought Community Association plicants must bring a W2 active citizen to improve nity board are available. NYC seeks emergency flea market scheduled to and/or 1099 form or any neighborhoods. For more City residents who qualify snow laborers to help re- be held on March 10. Bring other proof showing in- information, call (718) 590- must either reside, work or move snow and ice from new and used items (except come, government-issued 3543. have a professional or other bus stops, step streets, clothing and hard cover ID, social security card significant interest in the and other locations books) to the BMCA office or ITIN number for self, Catholic Schools Bronx. Applications are throughout the city this at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. So., spouse and dependents, a Open Houses open to anyone as young as winter. Interested appli- apt. B1 (lobby floor) on Feb. 1095 health form or health Bronx Catholic elemen- 16 years old. Deadline for cants must be at least 18, 21 and 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 insurance statements and tary schools are holding application submission is eligible to work in the p.m., March 3 from 1:30 to 4 bank account information “Touring Tuesdays” open Feb. 9. For more informa- USA and capable of per- p.m. and March 7 from 7:30 for those looking to have houses: Feb. 13, March 13 tion and to apply, call (718) forming heavy physical to 9 p.m. For more informa- their tax refund direct de- and April 24 from 9 to 11 590-3913 or visit bronxboro- labor. Registration is at tion, call (718) 367-2230 or posited. Appointments are a.m. or by appointment. Lo- pres.nyc.gov/community- the DOT garage, Bronx email bedfordmosholu@ve- required. cal schools are: St. Brendan b o a r d s /. Yard, Mosholu Avenue rizon.net. School, 268 E. 207th St.; Our and 258th Street (Van Become Civically Lady of Refuge School, 2708 Heating Assistance Cortlandt Park), week- Free Tax Filing Engaged Briggs Ave.; and St. Philip Sign up to receive free days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Assistance Bronx Borough Presi- Neri School, 3031 Grand heating assistance through Bring two small photos Free tax filing is avail- dent Ruben Diaz Jr. encour- Concourse. Grades are the New York State Home (1 1/2” square), original able for families whose to- ages New Yorkers to b ecome pre-K through 8th. Tour the Energy Assistance Pro- and copy of two forms of tal income is $54,000 or less more civically engaged as school, learn about the ad- gram (HEAP). Eligible ID, and SS card or Tax ID or individuals who make part of the “Hour New York missions process, and meet households can receive as- number. Hourly salary $30,000 or less at the follow- Challenge.” Those inter- with the principal, faculty sistance of up to $725. A is $15; and $22.50 after ing locations: MMCC, 3450 ested take a pledge to dedi- and students. For more family of four with a yearly 40 hours are worked in a DeKalb Ave. (appt: DewayneTRIP cate at least one hour each information, to RSVP, or income of $53,482 can still week. For more informa- Lee at (718) 882-4000 ext. month throughout 2018. Ac- schedule an appointment, qualify for help. For more tion and locations, call 209 or email DLee@mmcc. tivities include attending call (646) 794-2885. information about eligibil- 311. 14 • February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News

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Motown Music The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents A Musical Tribute to the Music of Motown, performed by jazz/pop vocalist Cody Photo courtesy Zun Lee Childs and the Ladies of Soul, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. THE BRONX DOCUMENTARY CENTER hosts an opening reception for an ex- For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or hibit dubbed “Father Figure: Exploring Alternative Notions of Black Father- hood” by Zun Lee (see Exhibits for more information). visit www.nypl.org.

The course culminates in a revue. For more Gordon Matta-Clark: Anarchitect, and BronxWorks presents Dip Against information, call (718) 798-6601. Susannah Ray: A Further Shore, both Onstage Homelessness, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at through April 8. For more information, call . Donations are welcome for , a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd (718) 681-6000. Bronx Arts Ensemble (BAE) Woodwind this fundraiser. Non-dippers may donate new St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Quintet presents a concert of folk gloves, socks, hats or scarves at the event Coyote and Owl Fixtures and Tricksters, to Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Bedford Pk. dance arrangements at Vladeck Hall, or to BronxWorks through Feb. 16. For more hear folklore, then create paper puppets, Blvd. W., presents free, Dark and Stormy Amalgamaged Houses, 74 Van Cortlandt information and locations, call (646) 393- Feb. 3 and 4; and Hearts and Flowers, Night Gothic Infl uence in Contemporary Pk. So., Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15; $25/ 4002. Love for Belugas, to learn about these Art, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 at the door. For more information, call (718) whales, then make a stuffed beluga sock- p.m., through Feb. 10. For more information, 601-7399. Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) presents art puppet, Feb. 10 and 11; from 10 a.m. to call (718) 960-8833. workshops at Bronx Community Board 6, 1 p.m. Additional events include Coyote Events 1932 Arthur Ave. (East Tremont Avenue), 4th Scat-Detection Dog Demonstration, to fl oor, as follows: Street Photography on Feb. observe dog trainer, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.; Nature Library Events Presentation: Owl Discovery, to meet live Williamsbridge Oval presents the following 3, Printmaking with MRS on Feb. 10, and owls, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Owl The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge free events: Winter Olympics, Feb. 20 from Cartooning on Feb. 17 ($8/youth; $10/adults; Pellet Dissection, workshop to learn that Rd., presents for children: Black History 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for ages 6 to 13, which $15/parent/child. Also offered is Cartooning owls swallow their prey whole and then Month: Aunt Harriet’s Underground include arts and crafts, hockey, mini bobsled, Classes, through March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. regurgitate, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Railroad in the Sky: with original music and ice skating, and curling (bring your own for ages 12 to 18. $65/eight sessions (sign up Nature Presentation: Owls - Raptors of the puppets, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Teens/young adults lunch); Marionette Theatre Trip (puppet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, call Night, to meet a live owl, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. can enjoy: Mult-i-grees: Meet a shelter animal show in ), Feb. 9; Toddler (718) 589-5819. All events are in the WH House. Grounds from the North Shore Animal League looking Valentine, to bring your stuffed animal and admission is free until noon Saturdays and for a forever home, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Adults snack to share for a party, Feb. 12; and Tiny Mosholu Montefi ore Senior Center, 3450 Tuesdays all year. For more information and a can attend: Computer basics: Feb. 6 at 2 Prints: Baby and Toddler Program, Mondays DeKalb Ave. offers seniors dance workshop, schedule of events including tours and walks, p.m. For more information, call (718) 579- 11:15 a.m.to 12:15 p.m. and Fridays 12:15 Latin Rhythms, Music and Dances From call (718) 549-3200. 4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. to 1:15 p.m. For more information, call (718) Around the World, at 10 a.m., Mondays 543-8672. through March: Feb. 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12 and 19. Register in advance or just show up. The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers Exhibits for children: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), crafts, Feb. 2 and 9; Toddler Bilingual Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt Storytime at 10:30 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 Ave., presents Opening Reception of exhibit months), librarian will read, sing and play “Father Figure: Exploring Alternative Notions songs in English and Spanish, Feb. 5 and 12; of Black Fatherhood,” Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), p.m. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 3 to Feb. 6 and 13; Read Aloud at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 March 31, Thursdays and Fridays 3 to 7 p.m. to 12), listen to a story followed by crafts, Feb. and Saturday and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Also 7 and 14; Family Storytime at 4 p.m.: (3 to 5 scheduled is Discussion/Book Signing, years), stories and crafts, Feb. 1, 5, 8, 12 and “Bearing Witness: The Unconventional 15; and Bilingual Birdies Spanish Series at Collaboration Between Nina Berman 11 a.m.: native Spanish speakers play guitar, (documentary photographer) and Kimberly percussion, and use puppets, Feb. 7 and 14. Stevens (survivor of sex traffi cking and child Teens/young adults can enjoy: Craft-eens! pornography),” a conversation about An at 3:30 p.m.: Crafts on Wednesdays, (all Autobiography of Miss Wish, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. materials are provided), Feb. 7 and 14; and For more information, call (718) 993-3512. fi lm: “Cars 3,” Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can attend: Valentine Craft Time: Feb. 14 at 3 The Bronx County Historical Society presents p.m.; and Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. What Lies Beneath -- Cemeteries of the For more information, call (718) 882-8239. Bronx, through April 8, at the Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), For more information, call (718) 881- NOTE: Items for consideration may Photo courtesy Joshua Bright 8900. be mailed to our offi ce or sent to WAVE HILL’S FAMILY Art Projects include paper puppet-making during the [email protected], and Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Coyote and Owl Fixtures and Tricksters workshop (see Events for more should be received by Feb. 5 for the next Concourse (at 165th Street), presents publication date of Feb. 15. information). February 1-14, 2018 • Norwood News • 15 K’Bridge Native Soars in NYPD Ranks (continued from page 1) Avenue, where drugs and violence ency when it came to Civilian were rampant. Before the NYPD, Complaint Review Board matters, Hofmann graduated from Walton Hofmann extended a level of re- High School and shortly enrolled at spect. She was also a regular at the John Jay College, graduating with Community Board 7 meetings. a degree in Forensic Psychology. Hofmann, now a three-star She later served tours at the 23rd, chief, replaces the now retired 25th, 43rd and 44th precincts. Joanne Jaffe. The promotion puts Things came full circle in 2013, Hofmann back in uniform, which when after serving a variety of wasn’t required when serving as commands across the city (she executive officer for the NYPD’s commanded the 42nd and 25th pre- Risk Management Bureau in 2015. cincts), she was handed the reins It also etches her in the annals of at the 52nd Precinct, replacing In- NYPD history, serving as the first spector Joseph Dowling. She ad- Latina chief at Community Af- mits the 52nd Precinct stands as fairs. one of her favorites. “I met Nilda when she was the “I grew up in the Five-Two,” second platoon tour commander up Photo by Adi Talwar said Hofmann. in the Four-Four Precinct,” NYPD HOFMANN GETS HER third gold star pinned to her by a colleague following the pro- Her inclusion reflects a more Commissioner Jimmy O’Neill said motions ceremony. diverse group within the NYPD’s at the news conference. “She went high ranks. The observation of the over to Patrol Borough Bronx as a gram, which takes two officers out priority list, Hofmann’s position is higher echelons of the NYPD being Community Affairs lieutenant so of radio runs and assigns them to more pronounced. all white males has long been criti- her experience is going to help us one sector. O’Neill has attempted Hofmann’s rise is 27 years in cized for not reflecting the demo- move forward in Neighborhood Po- to embed the crimefighting model the making. She became a cop in graphics of New York City. licing.” into the NYPD’s DNA, hoping to 1990, the year homicides were at “We have to have an executive O’Neill is credited in imple- produce a more relatable Police 2,245, the highest in recorded his- staff that represents the diversity menting and rolling out the Neigh- Department. With community re- tory for the city. She was raised of this city,” O’Neill said. “That’s borhood Coordination Officer pro- lations placed higher on O’Neill’s on East 196th Street and Decatur how you build trust.”

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