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FLU, PNEUMONIA and SHINGLE SHOTS vice president of CAMBA CAMBA plans to start We Accept Most Insurance Including CVS Cardmark, Housing Ventures, is aware of construction at the site this Midicaid, Medicare, Workers Compensation and how narrow the streets are, but spring. All Union Plans February 27-March 11, 2020 • Norwood News • 7 The One Bronx Bus Stop That Could Spell NEWS Bad News for Hundreds of Riders By ELEANOR DECKER-GAVIN BRIEFS The Bx34 stop on the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and East 198th Operation: Iron Empire Street in Bedford Park is a crucial New York Attorney General stop for residents of Serviam Gar- Letitia James broke the seal of dens, a local senior affordable hous- an extensive 107-count indict- ing community. The bus stop touches ment on Thursday. The investi- the gate of the residence, making it gation, dubbed “Operation: Iron extremely easy for elderly riders to Empire,” led to the indictment get to and from where they need to of five individuals for their roles go. in a gun-and-drug-trafficking But the MTA’s Bronx Bus Net- scheme operating throughout work Redesign–a plan that would the Bronx and upper Manhat- cut 400 stops along routes to make tan, combining the use of physi- bus lines more efficient for drivers Photo by Eleanor Decker-Gavin cal and electronic surveillance and commuters by the fall of 2020– THE BX34 STOPS in front of Serviam Gardens, a senior residence in Bedford Park. with undercover operations. looks to upend that route as a way The MTA looks to scrap the bus stop under the Bronx Bus Redesign plan. The defendants--Luis Alsina, of streamlining the route by moving 30; Michael Alsina, 27; Miguel the stop to Webster Avenue and East negative. “Collectively, over 500 se- about the change in walking dis- Rodriguez, 32; Josue Pagan- 197th Street, a good six-minute walk niors live right by this bus stop that tance. “This is my only form of trans- Adorno, 29; and Rafael Cruz, at a consistent pace in an isolated can take them to places like the hos- port at the end of the day,” she says. 22--all face hefty charges. Luis area that’s poorly lit at night. pital and local shops,” Garcia says. Garcia, and it seems the commu- Alsina and Michael Alsina are Such a change could pose chal- A petition against the bus reroute nity at large, hope the MTA will be accused of violent felonies, in- lenges for the hundreds of seniors garnered over 300 signatures before responsive to the outcry that has re- cluding first degree Criminal who call Serviam Gardens home. it was presented to MTA officials sulted from their proposed plan, but Sale of a Firearm and Criminal Advocates for those residents say involved with the reroute plan, but it seems that the reroute plans are Sale of a Controlled Substance, that this change could have a bad it is unclear whether this petition final despite hearings scheduled fol- crimes that could land the two impact on their quality of life, as will shift the changes. For some, it’s lowing the release of the MTA’s plan. in prison for 35 years each. the move would put a large hill be- the first such significant change for Advocates, however, have long “Operation: Iron Empire” is tween Serviam and the stop on Web- their bus. thought the final plan doesn’t go far the latest in James’ commitment ster Avenue, making the walk to “Even if they are about to walk enough. “The changes in the Bronx to curbing gun violence. The big the stop much longer and harder to downhill to the bus stop, they would bus redesign are important to over Bronx bust follows another just reach. The route change would also have to walk up the hill from Web- 600,000 daily riders who have suf- last week in Long Island, one negatively impact riders who take ster to get home,” says Garcia, also fered too long with slow and unreli- that seized 32 guns and over a the Bx34 bus which currently stops mentioning that it’s surely not just able service,” Stephanie Burgos-Ve- thousand rounds of ammuni- at Montefiore Hospital in either di- seniors who are concerned about the ras, a campaign manager for Riders tion. rection. reroute, as many other neighborhood Alliance, speaking on behalf of the —Henry McEachern John Garcia, executive director of residents rely on Bx34. Bus Turnaround Coalition, says. the Fordham Bedford Housing Ser- One commuter, Margret Grimes “The MTA’s redesign of the bus net- Right to Counsel Expansion vices, which manages Serviam Gar- was on her way home from work at work presented an unprecedented There is a push to strengthen dens, says that the response to the Montefiore Health System recently opportunity to improve service for and expand Right to Counsel changes has been overwhelmingly when she expressed her feelings the riders who depend on it most.” Law, which has already kept low-income tenants from facing eviction. Besides Housing Court, ordinance on the affected strong one. The governor Cuomo’s response comes as tions and keep real estate the expansion includes plans to area on Bainbridge Av- told reporters he simply re- the Trump Administration speculators at bay. The make the service available to enue between East 211th fuses to allow the use of the has suspended the Trusted two pieces of legislation-- cases handled by higher courts Street and Jerome Avenue DMV database for immi- Traveler program, which the Good Cause Eviction or administrative hearings, as through April 1. The City gration purposes saying, allows those who fly to get bill and the Small Homes well as increasing the income is replacing century-old “Every situation they have past airport security with Anti-Speculation Act— threshold to 400 percent of the sewer pipes that are con- raised I have answered. ease, after the Cuomo ad- are being championed federal poverty line. The news nected to the Croton Water We can provide Trusted ministration enacted the by Housing Justice for comes as Mayor Bill de Blasio Filtration Plant, which re- Travel information. We Green Light Bill. The law All campaign. The news announced a 41 percent drop in entered service in 2015. can provide the automo- allows undocumented im- comes amid the trend of evictions across the city. —Khalil Reddick bile export industry infor- migrants to obtain driver’s home buying by corpo- —Khalil Reddick mation. What they really licenses. rate landlords, effectively Trusted Traveler want and what we can’t —Khalil Reddick squeezing out working Community Advisory Prgm. Backlash provide is use of the DMV class, first-time homebuy- With the sewer replacement Governor Cuomo’s re- database for immigration Home Protection Bills ers. The bills are currently project coming ever close to its sponse to the Trump ad- purposes. Period. Their Housing advocates are ral- going through the State finish in Norwood, the city will ministration’s efforts to extortion and bullying will lying behind two state bills Legislature. continue imposing a no parking obtain DMV data was a not work in New York.” that look to stymie evic- —David Cruz Stop Work Orders Issued at 2 of 4 New Norwood Projects 8 • February 27-March 11, 2020 • Norwood News UFT Gives Early Endorsement to Eric Dinowitz’s 2021 Run for Council

By DAVID CRUZ tech entrepreneur Rebecca Haller, Eric Dinowitz, the scion of Assem- who recently announced her candi- blyman Jeff Dinowitz and a special dacy. education teacher in the New York So far, Dinowitz has raised the City public school system, received most money for the race, garnering his first endorsement from the United $70,824 in campaign contributions, Federation of Teachers (UFT), repre- according to the latest filings. The senting rare public support in an elec- UFT donated $2,800 to his campaign tion cycle that’s less than two years last year. Padernacht, another lead- away. ing contender, raised less than half Such an endorsement was also em- those funds so far, with $33,726. broiled in an awkward rollout last Word of an endorsement goes back year when the younger Dinowitz put to May when it was revealed Dinowitz the cart before the horse, telling sup- had posted on his campaign website porters in May he was endorsed by the that he had received backing from the 200,000-plus strong union well before UFT. That post was soon taken down af- the union publicly supported him. ter the Riverdale Press inquired about Educators, school staff, classroom the announcement. paraprofessionals, psychologists, and Photo courtesy Eric Dinowitz Campaign The race has gone from hot to cold ERIC DINOWITZ (L), pictured speaking with seniors at Sister Annunciata Senior Cen- retirees make up the union. Dinowitz in recent months after speculation sur- ter in Bedford Park, received the official endorsement from the United Federation of is among those members. faced that Councilman Andrew Cohen, Teachers City Council. This time, in a press release sent the current legislator for the 11th Coun- out on Feb. 18, UFT President Michael “This is an incredibly meaning- disabilities, and support so that our cil District, was vying for a judgeship Mulgrew said Dinowitz, a Democrat ful endorsement and I am honored to students and teachers thrive. Educa- post in August last year. Those rumors running in the 11th Council District, have the support of UFT as I run for tion will always be a priority for me as soon fell flat after the Bronx Demo- “understands the needs of educa- City Council. Throughout my career a City Council Member, public school cratic Party’s Judicial Convention did tors.” as a special education teacher, UFT teacher, and parent,” said Dinowitz. not appoint him for a judgeship posi- Mulgrew added that the union has stood up for students, educators, Other candidates in the race in- tion, quashing his plans and the subse- stands “with Eric so that our schools, and our progressive values, advocat- clude Community Board 8 leader and quent plans of his potential successors. our children, and our members have ing for better mental health services, attorney Daniel Padernacht, resident The primary is scheduled for June a voice in the room.” improved resources for students with Dionel Then, and climate activist and 2021.

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NEWHEIGHTSCONSTRUCTIONLLC.com The conversation on what happens Editor’s Note: For free bag infor- next extended to Facebook, where the mation, call 311. NYC Lic# 1191201 February 27-March 11, 2020 • Norwood News • 11 Heastie Joins NCBH in Celebrating Black History Month By HENRY MCEACHERN together.” State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Community Board 12 member Es- spoke to a crowd of residents on the leg- mie Fraser said, “It’s a historic time. acy of the Civil Rights Movement and It shows what we’ve gone through, the future of criminal justice reform at where we are, and where we expect to North Central Bronx Hospital’s (NCBH) go.” Black History Month Celebration, a first And when asked what historical for the state’s first African American black figures inspire her, she said, “Dr. speaker. Martin Luther King Jr., [U.S. Supreme Heastie, whose public visit to NCBH Court Justice] Thurgood Marshall, and was rare, reflected on his accomplish- [Congressman] Elijah Cummings, who ments as a head of state, including the just left us.” raising of minimum wage to $15 an Black History Month was officially hour. He also spoke on education, say- celebrated for the first time in 1970, but ing, “We’ve added over $6 billion in edu- the tradition goes back to the early 20th cation funding since I became speaker. century. The month of February was We increased the opportunity programs chosen because it holds both the birth- for people wanting to go to college by 40 days of President Abraham Lincoln and percent.” slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Heastie took the moment to address The Feb. 21 event was organized by concerns on the state’s new controver- Photo by Henry McEachern Christina Contreras, NCBH’s executive sial bail reform measures, defending ASSEMBLY SPEAKER CARL Heastie (at podium) speaks at a celebration honoring director. Contreras introduced Heastie his position that it was necessary leg- African Americans at North Central Bronx Hospital’s Black History Month celebration to a room filled with applause, after islation. He referred to a figure that on Feb. 21. which lunch was served and prayers although blacks and Latinos comprise were said. The celebration included a vi- around 30 percent of the state popula- lege. where we are now so that we can con- olin performance of “We Are the World’’ tion, they occupy almost 80 percent of its Before the talk, lunch was served tinue to progress. It’s a legacy.” by Hayden Hemmings, a 7-year-old musi- prison population. There’s an effort now to a large crowd of medical staff and When asked what he saw in the fu- cian from the Bronx Charter School for under way to tweak some of the mea- community leaders. The room, over- ture of the Civil Rights Movement, he Better Learning, and a song by Ameri- sures to bail reform, with Gov. Andrew looking the Norwood neighborhood responded, “It’s about education. The can Idol contestant and Bronx local Cha- Cuomo announcing it will be a line item and the distant Manhattan skyline, cutting edge is for everyone to come lange Francoise. in the state budget that’s due in April. was lined with photos of historical Heastie has a long history in the black figures. Several people shared Bronx. He’s represented the 83rd Dis- their thoughts with Norwood News Full Service Open trict, spanning from Williamsbridge when asked what Black History Month to Baychester, since taking state office means to them. 24 hrs. in 2000. In 2015, He was unanimously David A. 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Group Attacks and Robs Man The NYPD is looking for help ID’ing four men (top pho- tos) allegedly connected to a robbery that occurred on Jan. 31. ham, authorities say. The at- a person of interest was seen A group of men approached tack happened on Feb. 21 and entering the residence with the victim, a 35-year-old man, the suspect was arrested less a cart containing what seem in front of a residential build- than an hour after the 11 p.m. to be construction tools. He is ing near East Kingsbridge stabbing occurred, according later seen leaving the property Road and Davidson Avenue to the New York Post. on foot. at 12:45 a.m., according to the The suspect is identified as There is no official descrip- NYPD. The group proceeded 27-year-old Hector Delacruz tion of the suspect released, to attack the man, throwing of New Jersey. He attacked but police have provided this him on the ground and taking the victim resulting in stab photo of security footage (2nd $120 in cash from him before wounds to her neck and back row, right photo) in hopes that taking off. The victim refused and she was sent to the hos- On Jan. 28 at about 1 a.m., a Norwood Home Robbed it will help with the search. initial medical attention. pital in critical condition, ac- 28-year-old man was walking Authorities are looking for The police have given no cording to police. Delacruz into his apartment building a man in connection to a bur- Anyone with information official descriptions of the was charged with attempted when he was approached by glary that occurred on Feb. 17. in regard to the above crimes suspects, but released blurry murder and weapons posses- the suspect who proceeded to At around 11 p.m., police said is asked to call the NYPD’s photos in hopes that they’ll sion. punch the victim and take ap- a 35-year-old man returned to Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) help with the search. proximately $180 before leav- his home near Webster Avenue 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, Norwood Late-Night ing. The victim refused medi- and East 205th Street to find he (888) 57-PISTA (74782). The pub- Young Mother Stabbed Robbery cal attention. had been burglarized, and con- lic can also submit their tips by A 20-year-old woman was Police are seeking the pub- Authorities haven’t re- tacted police. The property sto- logging on to the CrimeStop- attacked with a machete by lic’s help in identifying a man leased a description of the len has an estimated value of pers website at WWW.NYPD- her estranged boyfriend in her (2nd row, left photo) connected suspect, but have a slightly $2,400, according to police. CRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on home on the Grand Concourse to a robbery near Hull Avenue grainy photo to help with the Police later determined that Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls near East 196th Street in Ford- and East 204th Street. search. at around 5 p.m. the same day, are strictly confidential.

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By DAVID CRUZ Samelys López, a grassroots com- I am honored to be munity organizer, indirectly picked up the official endorsement of Bronx the first candidate Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, through a political action com- mittee she began in January. in the northeast to López was endorsed by Courage for Change, a political action commit- earn this endorse- tee controlled by Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic socialist legislator (who’s ment. It truly takes also facing multiple challengers to her seat), boosting López’s chances at se- political courage curing the seat long held by Congress- man Jose Serrano. Her endorsement and a movement to was first reported by the New York Times. change our politics.” “Growing up homeless in the shel- ter system, while facing housing inse- —Samelys Lopez, candidate for curity like many of our neighbors in the Bronx, I have made it my mission 15th Congressional District seat to center those in my community who have been directly impacted by home- lessness, food scarcity, and poverty,” said López. “It is personal experiences PAC, which is seeking the larger goal like these that have given me the cour- of turning Congress decidely progres- age to fight for transformative justice. sive through its backing of candidates I am honored to be the first candidate whose ideals match Ocasio-Cortez. Ló- in the northeast to earn this endorse- pez and Ocasio-Cortez’s relationship ment. It truly takes political courage goes back to the days when both had and a movement to change our poli- volunteered for Democratic presiden- tics.” tial candidate Bernie Sanders’ 2016 The Political Action Committee’s campaign. (PAC) backing can be a financial boon The news also comes two months af- for López who, despite bringing in way ter the New York chapter for the Demo- more campaign donations this past cratic Socialists of America endorsed quarter compared to the one before López. that quarter, still hasn’t raised the The primary will be held on June 23. same funds as her challengers. Coun- In addition to Torres and López, other cilman Ritchie Torres, another chal- challengers in the race include Coun- lenger in the race, has raised more cilman Ruben Diaz Sr., Assemblyman than $1 million in donations. Michael Blake, and former New York The endorsement comes two City Council Speaker Melissa Mark- months after Ocasio-Cortez opened the Viverito.

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By DAVID CRUZ whom work for General Motors. Nearly United Auto Workers Region 9A 1200 UAW members live within the union (UAW) is throwing its support 15th Congressional District, which cov- behind former ers the entire South Bronx. The union Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the first looks to dispatch some of its members labor union to support Mark-Viverito in to help canvass for her. her run for the 15th Congressional Dis- Others candidates vying for the seat trict race. The endorsement came a day set to be vacated by longtime seat-holder before candidates in the crowded race Jose Serrano include Councilmembers start collecting signatures to get on the Ritchie Torres and Ruben Diaz Sr., As- June Democratic primary ballot. semblyman Michael Blake, and com- “Although we have relationships munity organizer and Democratic so- with several of the candidates in this cialist Samelys Lopez. race, our bond with Melissa is strong,” Labor has had a strong presence Beverley Brakeman, UAW Region 9A in the race, with the influential 1199 director, said in a statement. “From SEIU/32BJ backing Blake and the Com- her days as a City Councilwoman and munication Workers of America giving Photo courtesy Melissa Mark-Viverito Campaign then Speaker, Melissa always stood by FORMER NEW YORK City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito grabbed the en- its seal of approval to Torres. Torres, us, fighting hard not only for the needs dorsement of the United Auto Workers Region 9A union. who represents the 15th Council Dis- of our members, but for every New trict, has drawn the most labor union Yorker. family. “When I served as Speaker, I presence and which has been ravaged endorsements, with nine so far. As a constant champion for workers’ was proud to stand alongside members by HurricaneMaria and a recent earth- For Mark-Viverito, backing labor in rights, Melissa lead the charge against of UAW Region 9A as we fought for safe quake-- also sealed the deal. Mark- the nation’s capital will be part of her economic inequality and other systemic and affordable housing, and expansion Viverito has made trips to the island plan should she win the congressio- injustices throughout New York City, to workers’ rights, and for legal repre- throughout its recovery period. “The nal seat. “In Congress, I will continue never once backing down from fighting sentation for families that were facing choice for us was clear. We know that to serve as an advocate for not only for what is right.” wrongful evictions,” wrote Mark-Viver- Melissa will bring her passion to Con- UAW members, but for working fami- Mark-Viverito, a progressive Demo- ito in a statement. gress and be the champion we all need,” lies everywhere so we can continue to crat who entered the race in August, Brakeman added that Mark-Viver- said Brakeman. guarantee respectable wages, generous called the support “an honor,” espe- ito’s consistent support for the island The union represents 37,000 active benefits, and the right to organize and cially for one who comes from a union of Puerto Rico--home to a large UAW and retired UAW members, many of bargain,” she said. St. Patrick’s Home Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

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Flea Market based on income, household size, and how Donations are needed for the Bed- the home is heated. Residents can apply ford Mosholu Community Association’s online at https://on.ny.gov/2Fn062M and (BMCA) upcoming flea market sched- mail it to NYC DSS/HRA/HEAP, P.O. uled for March 7. Drop new and used Box 1401, Church Street Station, New items (except for clothing and books) to York, NY 10008. For more information, BMCA’s office at 400 E. Mosholu Pkwy. call (212) 331-3126. S., Apt. B1, on the following dates: Feb. 29 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.; and March 4 be- Fridays With Fernandez tween 7:30 and 9 p.m. For more informa- Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernan- tion, email BMCA at bedfordmosholu@ dez is available for one-on-one meetings verizon.net. each Friday at her district office at 2018 Williamsbridge Rd. Friday dates and Free English Classes times vary. To check times and make an Register for free English classes for appointment, call (718) 409-0109. adults at the Kingsbridge Heights Com- munity Center. Day and evening classes LGBT Scholarship are available at two sites—3101 Kings- College scholarships totaling $10,000 bridge Terr. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be awarded to students who are and 295 W. 231st St. from 6 to 9 p.m. For members or allies of the LGBTQ+ com- more information, call (718) 884-0700, munity. Applicants must write two 500- ext. 100. word essays that discuss a challenge they have faced in life, and the historical Internships significance of the Stonewall Inn within The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is the context of the gay rights movement. now accepting applications for its paid The deadline is March 1, 2020. Applica- summer internship programs through tions can be filled online at https://bit. April 26. The first program is for any- ly/2PugZdH. For questions, contact Eric one interested in the food system while Vaughan at LGBTQ@ schools.nyc.gov. learning about growing and selling pro- duce. The second program involves high Naloxone Training school students working with horticul- Free trainings on the administration turists and natural areas restoration of naloxone, the drug used to reverse staff from Van Cortlandt Park. They also opioid overdoses, is available through complete labs, go on nature-focused field the Bronx Community Health Network trips, and explore green career opportu- on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and nities with natural resource profession- Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1 als. For more information, go to https:// Fordham Plaza (excluding holidays). For vancortlandt.org/programs-overview/ more information, contact Matthew Car- i n t e r n s h i p s /. rion, community health worker, at (929) 220-8176 or [email protected]. Social Security Expanded Office Hrs. Free Reusable Bag Giveaway Social Security offices in the Bronx Free reusable bags are available at will be remain open to the public until 4 the district office of Councilman An- p.m. on Wednesdays. The nearest Social drew Cohen at 277 W. 231st St. during Security offices from Norwood is located normal business hours. The service at 2501 Grand Concourse. For more in- comes following the plastic bag ban that formation, call (800) 772-1213. takes effect March 1. For more informa- tion, call (718) 549-7400. Recreational Volleyball Join members of the NYPD, FDNY/ Housing Discrimination EMS, and Community Board 6 every Sat- Renters who’ve been denied a home urday through April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to because of income discrimination can 5:30 p.m. at Aquinas High School, 685 E. file a complaint online through the Of- 182nd St. (corner of Cambreleng Avenue fice of the New York Attorney General and Grote Street). For more information by visiting https://ag.ny.gov/source- or to register, call Rosie at (917) 569-7034, income-discrimination. Examples of Victor at (917) 603-5600, or email matter- income discrimination include paying sofsports@gmail. com. rent through Section 8 vouchers, ali- mony, child support, foster care subsi- Comment on Bus Reroute Plan dies, Supplement Security Income (SSI), The MTA is currently accepting com- or any other type of government assis- ments for its plan to update the Bronx’s tance. For more information, call the at- bus route network, which is expected to torney general’s New York City office at take effect later this year. Comments on (800) 771-7755. the MTA’s plan can be submitted online by going to https://bit.ly/2Zz86E3. Civic Workshop Community Board 6 is hosting an in- Heating Assistance formational session discussing the role Applications for the Home Energy of elected officials, and understanding Assistance Program (HEAP) for older the New York City budget on March 14 adults and low- and middle-income New from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 990 E. 181st St. Yorkers will be accepted by local depart- RSVP at [email protected] or call ments of social services. Eligibility is (718) 579-6990. 26 • February 27-March 11, 2020 • Norwood News

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Bedford Mosholu Community Association sponsors a giant flea market on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church of India, 360 Bedford Pk. Blvd. at Decatur Photo courtesy NY Therapy Animals, Inc. Avenue. Included are new and used items including lamps, LICENSED THERAPY DOG Tyler will listen to young readers as they practice jewelry, books, toys, housewares, electronics, and more. A raffle reading to him during a R.E.A.D. with Tyler session at the Bronx Library Center. and refreshments will be available. Info: (718) 584-1900. See under Library Events for details.

Fieldston Rd., presents 2020: Vision Tyler: Sign up to practice reading to a Onstage Events Wisdom From 100 Years of Woman licensed therapy dog (advance registration Suffrage, at 11 a.m.; and Ethics for required), March 7 at 2 p.m.; and How Lehman College for the Performing Arts, Williamsbridge Oval offers numerous Children, to teach kids to be kind and fair, Does Your Garden Grow?: to construct 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd., W., presents activities for all ages. Info/schedule: (718) through stories, games, art, discussions, a mini greenhouse to take home and grow 543-8672/8. Mummenschanz, a visual theatre troupe and free play, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; plants, March 9 at 4 p.m. (all for ages 5 both on March 1. Also scheduled is Diana to 12); and Read to Me, Little Bee at featuring stunning visual effects, March 1 Bronx Fashion Week will take place Jones: Song to a Refugee, American 11 a.m.: Includes play, music, storytime at 4 p.m. (call for ticket information); and at the Bay Plaza Mall in Coop City, 200 folk musician playing songs from her new and free book giveaway (ages to 5 years), Grupo Niche, performing salsa, March Baychester Ave., top floor, on Feb. 29. record, March 8 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. ($20/ March 5 and 12. Adults can attend: 7 at 8 p.m. (tickets $45 to $65; $100/ Seating begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets advance; $25/at the door, includes free Computer Basics: Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. and VIP includes preconcert wine and hors are available at eventbrite. Info: www. coffee). Refreshments will be offered for March 2 at 4:30 p.m.; and films: “Dear d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m.). Info: bronxfashionweek.com. sale. Info: (718) 548-4445. White People,” Feb. 29 at 2:30 p.m. and www.lehmancenter.org or (718) 960-8833. “Great Performances: Grammy Salute to The Society Meeting House, 4450 Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. Music Legends: featuring performances 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art by famous artists, March 2 at 5 p.m. Info: Projects: We Build Our Homes, to create (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl. a journal of recipes for memories of what org. A Forum on Elections home means to you, Feb. 29 and March 1; and Homage to Spring Light, to create Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers sculptures with varied materials, March 7 for kids: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages and 8; both in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 5 to 12): crafts, Feb. 28 and March 6; p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. Info/ to 36 months): stories, songs, fingerplays schedule of events including tours and and crafts, March 2 and 9; STEM: Kids walks: (718) 549-3200. Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): March 3 and 10 (Coding); and Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party: (ages 3 to 12) to read books and Exhibits do crafts, March 2 at 4 p.m. Families can attend film: “Fast and Furious Presents: The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Hobbs & Shaw,” March 6 at 1:30 p.m. Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents Adults can join: Knitting: Thursdays at 3 A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing; p.m. Info: (718) 882-8239. and Mott Haven, the Bronx: A Historic District Turns Fifty, through April 23. Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Kingsbridge Road), offers for teens/young Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: (718) 881-8900. adults: Birds of Prey: to see hawks, owls, falcons and to touch raptor artifacts such Bronx River Art Center (BRAC), 1087 as talons, skulls and feathers, March 12 E. Tremont Ave., presents free 25 at 4 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Years of Project 59: A Retrospective Basics at noon: March 5 and 12. Info: of Ukrainian-American Artist Irina (718) 549-5200. Danilova, through March 11, Mondays through Fridays noon to 6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 6 p.m. Info: (718) 589-5819. Public Service Announcement New York Botanical Garden presents 18th Annual Orchid Show through April 19. Daylight Saving Time falls on Sunday, Photo by José A. Giralt featuring dazzling creations. Info: (718) March 8 at 2 a.m. Turn clocks ahead one 817-8700. hour. JEAN HILL, PRESIDENT of Tracey Towers’ Tenants Association in Bedford Park (at podium), moderates the Election 2020 Town Hall meeting in a community Library Events NOTE: Items for consideration may room on Feb. 21. The forum ran down a list of election-related topics including be mailed to our office or sent to early voting and was organized by Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernadez and John [email protected], and Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Zacarro Jr., male district leader for the 80th Assembly District. Zacarro is facing should be received by March 2 for the next Rd., presents: STEM Fridays at 4 p.m.: publication date of March 12. a challenger in Marcos Sierra, the district’s former male district leader. Feb. 28 and March 6; R.E.A.D. With February 27-March 11, 2020 • Norwood News • 27 Praising the Bronx’s ‘Unsung Heroes (continued from page 1) Njikeng, a resident of Bedford Park Grand Opening public life and is focused on realizing and member of Community Board 7 projects that have fallen by the way- honored for taking it upon himself to side, notably the Kingsbridge National clean up the unkempt underpass at the Ice Center project that’s years behind Kingsbridge Road B/D station with his schedule. Other projects include re- three children, Zayne, and twin sisters storing the Orchard Beach pavilion, Grace and Melodie. B;½8[bb[ Ailin Specialist seeing the Bronx Children’s Museum Njikeng captured the gesture on MS, FNP, BC and hip hop museum built, and seeing video, later posting it to Twitter, which [email protected] Medi-Spa the early stages of the Harlem River later went viral. It grabbed the atten- waterfront development. tion of Diaz, who later honored his chil- “Less than two years sounds like a dren for cleaning up the space. Njik- long time, but what we’re talking about eng, who works as executive director is 21 or 22 more months. So that’s a lot to for the CUNY student senate, was soon close out,” Diaz told reporters shortly appointed to the board in August. FOR MEN AND WOMEN after his address. But it wasn’t what lay “At the end of the day it wasn’t about me going viral. It was about me teach- ahead or taking pot shots at Mayor Bill per unit de Blasio that stood front and center ing my children about community and $ 11 as in years past, but what Diaz has al- in teaching community that we can Buy two areas and get a third area FREE! ready checked off. In what seemed like live in a better community,” said Njik- an informal 40-minute speech touting eng. “I did that every weekend. I’m still 10 years of progress for the Bronx, Diaz doing it.” noted that crime and the jobless rate– Njikeng was among the 12 com- two pressing issues that the Bronx munity board members (one for each Ultra XC Fillers grossly led in–have plunged dramati- Bronx community board) honored by For lips and nasolabial folds at a GREAT PRICE! cally. Meantime, interest in the Bronx Diaz in the address all ranging from grew under his tenure. different sectors. They were among the Diaz credited the men and women five categories that Diaz sought to focus of the Bronx for that interest. “We on, which included those who work in Call for Free Consultation wanted to do it in a way where the me- education, senior services, and LGTBQ dia and the world sees who’s actually services. Those helping military vet- 917-456-6086 behind this. Not the borough presi- erans also received honors, including Joe Mondello and Roxana Gonzalez. -ATTHEWS!VENUEs"RONX .9 dent. They are,” said Diaz, citing Diego ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Beekman Houses CEO Arline Parks “We’ve always done it with individ- and Community Board 2 chair Bobby ual events. But I’m always grateful and Crespo as champions to the Bronx. “So thankful for those people who really do these aren’t just community folks who the work,” said Diaz. “And we’re cele- make the Bronx better, but in many brating 10 years. So you can’t celebrate cases these are all people who have a 10 years and say, ‘I did all of this.’ We’re story with me.” celebrating 10 years like we did all of Among those honored was Cyrille this. We should be proud.”

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