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Primary Upset in State Senate The Black Whale District 34 Resurfaces After Brief Dive By BARBARA DOLENSEK By BARBARA DOLENSEK

Photos by BARBARA DOLENSEK On Sunday, Aug. 26, the City Island Civic Association sponsored a debate between Alessandra Biaggi (top photo, speaking) and incumbent Jeffrey Klein (bottom photo), candidates for the Democratic party nomination for State Senator in Dis- trict 34. The debate, introduced by Gary Axelbank, attracted a large crowd, which listened with interest as the candidates answered questions posed by moderator Patrick Rocchio. City Islanders were as surprised as ers who highlighted their opponents’ ties to anyone in the New York State Senate’s the Republican party. Jeff Klein was one of Photos by RON TERNER six former IDC members who lost in the Democratic primary race for District 34 On Sept. 15, 2018, the decades-old sign above the Black Whale restaurant was when newcomer Alessandra Biaggi won primary election. removed by owner Richie DePierro (top photo, right) following an order from DOT. over State Senator Jeff Klein, who has rep- Alessandra Biaggi is the granddaughter The sign dates back to the 1960s (bottom photo), but was restored the same day resented the district since 2004. Even on of Mario Biaggi, a former New York City after community protests. City Island, Ms. Biaggi won 62.5 percent police officer who served as a U.S. repre- of the vote to Senator Klein’s 37.5 percent. sentative from 1969 to 1988. In 1987 and Early in 2018, a 311 caller reported that ceived hundreds of responses, including Her victory here was clearly the result of 1988, he was convicted in two separate cor- the sign above the Black Whale, at 279 City the proposal that a GoFundMe page be set intensive local campaigning, although the ruption trials and resigned from Congress Island Avenue, was illegal because it was up to cover the costs of the fine and a new Klein campaign spent well over $2 million in 1988, but many Islanders remember him larger than allowed by law and had been put sign. Mr. DePierro said that he didn’t want district wide, nearly 10 times what the Bi- fondly as he faithfully represented City Is- in place without a permit. The Department any money, but he recognized that the effort aggi campaign spent. land’s interests. of Buildings responded by declaring the indicated he had widespread support within On Sunday, Aug. 26, the City Island Senator Klein has also contributed sign in violation of current laws regarding the City Island community. Civic Association sponsored a debate be- a great deal to City Island over the years. signage on commercial buildings, and on Within a couple of hours, however, the tween the two candidates in the parish hall Most recently, he partnered as in previous Sept. 15 the sign was removed. tide definitely turned. As soon as Council- of Grace Church, and more than 100 people years with the Chamber of Commerce in its The owner of the Black Whale, Richie member Mark Gjonaj heard about the situ- came to listen to their positions on various clam chowder contest during the September DePierro, was horrified to learn of the vio- ation, he came to City Island and ordered issues. Jeff Klein, who has been one of the craft fair, and he also sponsored concerts by lation, because the sign had been in place that the sign be put back up. He said that state’s most powerful lawmakers, and Ms. Alive N Kickin at the Little League field for nearly 60 years, and he appealed the vi- he would provide Mr. DiPierro with legal Biaggi, a former aide to Governor Andrew and a fireworks display at Orchard Beach. olation, which finally came before a judge support, cover the cost of the fine and work Cuomo, answered questions about issues More seriously, he was very supportive of on Sept. 15. Although the judge declared with the City Council and the Mayor’s Of- ranging from public education vs. charter the community’s efforts to change the de- that she was a fan of the restaurant and re- fice to revise the current laws, which are schools and corruption in Albany to trans- sign of the new City Island Bridge, and he membered the old wisteria tree, she had no being disregarded all over the city. Accord- portation issues relating to the MTA and helped City Island by communicating with choice but to fine Mr. DePierro $500 and ing to NYC rules, no signs can be larger City Island. the MTA (a state-run agency) in dealing rule that the sign had to be removed. than 12 square feet, signs must be at least Both candidates were asked to discuss with the Island’s inadequate bus service. The judge suggested that a new smaller 100 years old to be grandfathered in, and the role of the Independent Democratic Although it is possible that Senator sign could be installed with a proper permit permits must filed by a registered architect, Conference (IDC), and Senator Klein’s role Klein may choose to run in the November or that “Black Whale” be painted above the professional engineer or licensed sign con- as the conference’s leader. For more than election on the Independent ticket, this has entrance, but Mr. DePierro told The Cur- tractor. seven years, he led a group of senators who not been confirmed. rent that he wasn’t interested in doing that. There are many unreported illegal split from their Democratic colleagues to Ms. Biaggi told The Current: “I want And so, on Saturday, Sept. 15, passersby signs on City Island, but this issue in par- form their own conference and to partner to thank all the City Island Democrats who watched workers remove the sign, as Ron ticular has rallied Islanders to question the with the GOP for control of the Senate. voted for me in the primary and made me Terner photographed the event, which has reason behind the call on the Black Whale, The IDC was disbanded earlier this year, the Democratic candidate for State Senate aroused widespread unhappiness through- which apparently arose out of a personal and the eight members rejoined the Senate in District 34. I am so immensely grateful out the City Island community. A post on dispute between an Island resident and an Facebook the previous evening had re- Democrats, but all of them faced challeng- Continued on page 2 Continued on page 7 Page Two The Island Current October 2018 briefly...

ISLAND-WIDE TAG SALE will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, sponsored by the City Island Drift group (an offshoot of the Viacommunity Day volunteers). Residents are encouraged to hold tag sales that day at their own homes and to alert the Drift in ad- vance so they can provide interested customers with maps showing locations of the sales. To register a sale, e-mail Maria Caruso or Laurie Vega at [email protected].

C.I.’S HALLOWEEN PARADE will be on Halloween night, Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. starting from Hawkins Park. The parade is sponsored by the City Island Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic Emeritus Realty. Prizes are donated by lo- cal merchants and organizations. Costume prize winners and merchant donations will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Current. Haunted Mansion Tours will be at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum on Saturday, Oct. 27, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 (not recommended for children under 10).

9/2 – Police from the 45th Precinct re- sponded to an incident of harassment be- 45 BLOTTER tween two Island females on City Island Avenue at 9 a.m. One female threated to hurt the other female and her child. Complaints reported from City Is- Photo by KAREN NANI 9/3 – On City Island Avenue at 9:14 land to the 45th Precinct during August Police from the 45th Precinct surrounded a deer they suspected was rabid at the and September 2018. Unfounded com- p.m., an off-Island male reported an inci- City Island circle on Sept. 6, 2018. plaints are not included in the list. dent of petit larceny. The complainant ob- 1 – PETIT LARCENY served another person removing items from 2 – HARASSMENT a boat without permission. Primary Upset 9/6 – At 10:11 a.m., police responded 1 – LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN Continued from page 1 ACCIDENT to an incident of aggravated harassment be- 1 – AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT tween two female Islanders. The complain- for your support and enthusiasm. I’m going 1 – GRAND LARCENY ant told police that she received a text and to continue working very hard from now Police provided details on the follow- phone call stating “I’m going to ruin you.” until November listening to the needs and ing incidents for the period from Aug. 22 to The dispute allegedly arose over money concerns of everyone on City Island and in Sept. 17, 2018. given for a business. the district. 8/24 – An off-Island female told police 9/6 - Police observed a possibly rabid “Our campaign will continue to be that an unknown person had removed her deer near the City Island circle around 10 about the same issues it has been from the fanny pack, including credit cards, from a.m. They surrounded the deer until New start and about mobilizing to ensure they the back of her chair at a commercial es- York City Park Rangers arrived to resolve are passed: guaranteeing a woman’s right to tablishment on Bridge Street at 3:30 p.m. the situation. choose in New York, effective laws to pro- in an act of grand larceny. tect tenants, access to affordable health care 8/26 – A female Islander reported an and affordable housing, criminal justice incident of harassment on City Island Av- Edward D. Heben reform, fully funding our schools, rebuild- enue at 3:05 p.m. She told police that while CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, AEP, CMEA ing and expanding mass transit and more. I she was opening her store, a perpetrator be- Accounting, Taxes, Business Valuations, look forward to working with the Governor came irate during a verbal dispute causing and the legislature to deliver for the work- fear and alarm. Financial Forensics, and Litigation Support ing people in the Bronx, Westchester and 8/27 – At 6:35 p.m. on City Island The Heben Group: Edward D. Heben, CPA, P.C. and Capital Haven, LLC all of New York.” Road just over the City Island Bridge, an 722 Commerce St., Thornwood, NY 10594-1004 off-Island female was driving outbound (T) 914.345.5888 x108 • (F) 914.345.8652 when another vehicle attempted to over- (C) 914.925.1120 • (E) [email protected] take her by driving in the fire lane. The un- Website: www.HGValue.com and www.Capital-Haven.com known driver struck her vehicle and then Proud to serve as a Trustee at Calvary Hospital: www.calvaryhospital.org fled the scene.

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October 2018 The Island Current Page Three The Last Stuttigs Leave City Island By KAREN NANI For the first time in 80 years, there will for 60 more years. be no members of the Stuttig family living Alice had her first daughter, Cathy, on City Island. Long-time Island Current there, but after two years on Pilot Street, contributor and clam digger Bill Stuttig, she and Bill started looking for a house Jr. is retiring and moving to Nevada with to buy because prices were very reason- his wife, Chris. His mother, Alice, moved able. They ended up paying $12,000 for the to Florida in 2016, after living on Marine house on Marine Street, and shortly after Street for almost 70 years. moving in, her other two children, Carol Bill is retiring from a 40-year career in and Billy, came along, about two years journalism. The Current is only one of the apart. “City Island was a wonderful place to newspapers for which he has been a dedi- raise a family,” she says, “and I would still cated reporter. He worked for 12 years at recommend it highly to young couples.” the New York Daily News. He covered the Bill echoes his mother’s sentiments. “I Bronx and Co-op City for three years as ed- am a lucky person to have grown up here. itor-in-chief of the Bronx Times Reporter, It’s a self-contained community that was and for the last 19 years he was associate safe, and everyone looked out for one an- editor of the Co-op City Times. other. I would go out after school and play Bill’s City Island story began when in the streets with my friends Eric Rau- his mother, then Alice Anderson, first hauser, Jimmy Juner, Steve Zabriskie, and came to City Island as a teenager, and, as Kevin O’Rourke. It was great, but if we she told The Current in 2016, it was love did something wrong, our mothers always at first sight. She had spent her childhood found out about it.” in Hoboken, NJ, and her friends there, the Bill attended P.S. 17, Christopher Co- Chornuks, kept a boat at the Stuyvesant lumbus High School and Lehman College. Yacht Club on Centre Street. Their daugh- He majored in English and began writing ter, Olga, was Alice’s best friend in high for The Island Current in 1975 while he school, and every summer the family in- was in college. “Sally McPherson, then vited her to spend a week on their boat. the Current editor, asked me to do some Alice recalled: “I loved City Island movie reviews early on. Later, in 1996, we from the moment I stepped onto it that sum- both worked at the Bronx Times, and then mer. We had such a wonderful time around she asked me to cover more stories. Sally the boat, swimming in the water and just seemed to think that I was a promising jour- enjoying summer on City Island. It was nalist,” he joked modestly in an interview simple people, simple times; everyone was for this profile. nice to each other.” Sally concurs: “Bill was serious, ambi- Alice spent many summer weeks with tious, and he cared about his community, the Chornuks in the years that followed, which showed in his writing.” She was but everything changed when World War right in her assessment, and Bill’s journal- II started. She remembers that “the war was ism career took off. Bill was the primary a terrible time. Everything was rationed. I reporter over for almost 1,000 issues of Bill Stuttig Jr. and his wife, Chris (top photo), are retiring and moving from City Island lost a lot of friends in the war, but many the Co-op City Times. He was praised by to Nevada by the end of the year. Bill is the last of the Stuttigs to leave City Island made it back as well. I actually met my hus- his editor, Rozaan Boone: “Bill leaves an since his mother, Alice, moved in 2016 (bottom photo, seated with her children band, Bill, while on vacation in the Catskills outstanding legacy of service and excellent Carol, Cathy and Bill). a week before he was to be sent overseas reporting that will live on for many, many by the Navy. It was just a quick hello then, years to come as a treasure trove of refer- on over the years, and a constant presence His sister Cathy lives near their mother in and I didn’t think anything would come of ence and background material for research- in the newsroom who helped anyone and Vero Beach, FL, with her husband, Gerry it. But then his mother contacted me and ers and historians, as well as current and fu- everyone who needed a hand. Reichert. asked me to write him.” ture journalists who carry on the important But Bill is not the only Stuttig retiring. Bill’s wife, Chris, told The Current: So they started writing each other and work of documenting the history of Co-op Chris Stuttig, his wife of 24 years, is retir- “I have been a true musselsucker for over in 1943, when he returned to the United City, and the battles, triumphs and achieve- ing from a 40-year career with various fi- 60 years. I have been proud and happy to States on leave from the U.S. Navy, he ments of its shareholders.” nancial institutions. She was most recently call City Island my home. It was an oasis went to see Alice at her job in Hoboken. He reported on major issues in the his- the office manager at Barrett Asset Man- to come home to every night after working A romance started from there, and when he tory of Co-op City, still the largest coop- agement in Manhattan. all day in Manhattan. Hearing the singing returned for good after the war, they contin- erative development in the United States, Bill and Chris met in 1993 on a trip ar- of the grates on the old City Island bridge ued dating and were married in December with 35 buildings and 50,000 residents. ranged by longtime City Island travel agent as the bus drove over it meant that I was of 1946. He covered annual board elections and in- Dianne O’Sullivan. “Dianne was trying to home. I remember that when I first started As newlyweds, Bill and Alice first lived formed the community each week about get us together. She arranged a vacation trip working, people would say ‘Where do you in a small apartment in the Pelham Parkway public safety, maintenance, education and for me to Las Vegas and then persuaded me live? Staten Island?’ Not anymore! City section of the Bronx. But the couple would political issues that affected the daily life to leave my chaise lounge by the pool and Island is on the map to stay. I may be leav- go to City Island regularly to visit Olga and of all residents. Bill also produced numer- go on a van trip to the Grand Canyon. It was ing City Island but it will never leave me. the rest of the Chornuks, who by that time ous feature stories through the years, shar- a small group of mostly City Islanders: the I’m sure that most people who grew up here had bought homes on City Island. ing the lives of individual Co-op City (and Eberhardts, the Ambrosinis, me and Chris. feel the same way. It’s a very special place “We rented an apartment in a three- City Island) residents through his inspiring We got to know each other and I asked her and those of us lucky to have lived here will family home at 109 Pilot Street,” Alice re- portraits of their many accomplishments. out the day after we returned from Vegas.” never forget it.” called. “The owners of the house were in According to those who worked with After the couple married in 1994, they He also shares the love of City Island the middle apartment, and Frank and Dor- him at the Co-op City Times, he was al- returned often to Las Vegas on vacation. In expressed by his mother and his wife: “I othy Urban were in the other apartment.” ways the first one in the office each morn- 2008, Chris suggested they rent a car and consider myself a very lucky person for The friendship with the Urbans would last ing, the last to leave when assigned to cover drive around. They looked at houses and many reasons, chief among them is my one of the many night meetings he reported finally bought one in a Las Vegas suburb great marriage to Chris, and sharing life in 2016. “The prices really dropped after with her over the last quarter century. But the crash of 2008,” Bill told The Current. the second reason I have been so lucky is “After we sell our house on Buckley Street, my having the privilege to grow up on City we expect to be moving to Henderson, NV, Island and to live most of my life here. It where our home is on a golf course. Now I was and still is a special community. No just have to learn to play golf!” matter where I go in life, City Island will Sally McPherson summarized the always be my hometown. My life has been views of the editorial board: “We are grate- touched by so many great people I have ful to him for his work. We will miss his known here during all phases of my life— reporting in The Current and hate to lose from childhood to retirement. I love them him, but we wish him well in Nevada!” all. City Island will remain in my heart for- Alice Stuttig is also very proud of her ever.” son’s accomplishments. “He was a diligent Happily, Bill provides hope that he worker, and he did a good job for The Is- may still want to do some work for The land Current, which I encouraged him to Current. “Thanks for all your support over write for.” Her husband, Bill Sr., passed the years. I’ll be retired and probably look- away in 2003, and his sister Carol lives in ing for something to do. You know what Maryland with her husband, Charles Rob- they say: For better or worse but not for ertson, owner of American Cruise Line. lunch.” Page Four The Island Current October 2018

o Daisy Editorial: Come Together The last few months have tested the resilience of City Islanders. Sadly, a number of clam diggers and much-loved Islanders passed away. At the same time as Islanders When You Work with Me to Buy or Sell, joined together to support those who mourn, divisiveness over local and statewide politi- cal issues arose. You are Working with the BEST! The State Senate campaign waged by supporters of Jeff Klein and Alessandra Biaggi was intense, and well over 100 residents turned out for a debate between the two Democratic primary candidates on Aug. 26. Political flyers, social media postings, mailings and signs abounded on the Island, with both younger and longtime residents on both sides of the contest. The primary is over, and Islanders should now focus on voting in the general election on Nov. 6. In addition, rancorous meetings since April of the City Island Civic Association 20172014 Centurion International President’s Diamond Producer && (CICA) brought to the surface a number of issues, including term limits for board QualityPinnacle service QualityPinnacle ServiceProducer Awards Awards members, conflicts with individuals who have been calling 311 to report residential and business violations, and complaints about certain elected officials and police officers (see story in September issue of The Current). However chaotic the situation facing the Civic Association may be, it is highly likely that we, as a community, will survive this crisis, as we have in the past. The political temperature seems somewhat higher than it used to be, thanks to Facebook and Twitter, in addition to the usual gossip. These social media seem to give people license to say Looking to sell whatever they think, no matter how nasty, personal or badly spelled. your house? On the other hand, social media have enabled the City Island community to share [email protected] positive thoughts and actions, as in the case of the Black Whale sign removal and resto- Now’s the time. ration (see story page 1). During the months leading up the CICA election in November, I would love to help you. we hope the remarkable sense of community shared by most Island residents will come to the surface and put an end to the counterproductive squabbling.

Dad’s customers but one in particular was Mr. Kroepke. His son, Bill, lived in the same town as we did in New Jersey, the Township of Washington, and Bill was a member of the Volunteer Ambulance Corp. I remember the diner was across the street from the pharmacy, and we would have our breakfast there. It was an old- fashioned silver dining car. It was beau- We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than tiful. In the afternoons, we would walk 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to down Fordham Street to Eastchester Bay. print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in Our grandfather taught us how to skip bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, rocks there. On our way home sometimes but names will be withheld upon request. we would stop at the pizzeria and grab a Gift slice or an Italian ice. Pharmacy History Correction My dad moved to 282 City Island Certificates Available! To the Editor: Avenue because the landlady at 311 City In an article about pharmacies on City Island Avenue wanted too much rent, so he bought the business and moved. He Island published in The Island Current in April 2017, a couple of errors were made closed the store in November 1988 (not in the 1970s) due to health issues, and he on the history of Bierman’s Pharmacy that 413 City Island Ave. 718-885-3831 I’d like to correct for the record. passed away in October 1996. He spent My father was Peter Kalemkerian more than 25 years serving the residents City Island, NY 10464 718-885-3832 (not Kalamakarian), the owner of first of City Island. He probably would have Bierman’s Pharmacy at 311 City Island spent many more years running his busi- and then Gilbert’s Pharmacy. I believe ness if things had been different. my father took over Bierman’s from Sam Lori Kelledjian Bierman in 1962 or 1963. I have fond memories of that store. My brothers and I Thanks on Behalf of Ed used to go with dad on Saturdays to “help” Just a note to thank everyone who him out in the store. We used to fill in sent food, flowers, cards, or visited during the candy counter with fresh merchandise this difficult time after the passing of my assisted by our grandfather, John. Some- husband, Edward Esposito. I have seen times we used to make deliveries to the and now experienced first-hand how our customers. Marie Cullen used to work in community comes together for each other. the store for my father, and he always had I am so fortunate to be surrounded by so a delivery boy working for him as well. many caring, giving people. I know my Jimmy Raimondi is one name I remember. husband, Ed, would have been so proud 107 Caroll Sreet • City Island, NY 10464 Another was named Anthony but I don’t and grateful. know his last name. I remember many of Carol Esposito and Family October 2018 The Island Current Page Five COOL AND CLAMMY FUN

Photos by RICK DeWITT and MATT PANZA It was not the best weather for the 2018 Fall Arts and Crafts Fair on Sept. 8 and 9. However, vendors and Island organizations, like Grace Church (photo above), wel- comed customers and did a brisk business. This year’s Chamber of Commerce clam chowder contest was an especially successful event, because the real chowder enthusiasts braved the wind and rain to taste the different entries and choose their favorites. The people’s choice winners for New England (white) chowder were the Sea Shore for first place and the Lobster House for second place; for Manhattan (red) chowder, the people selected Sammy’s Fish Box for first place and the Harlem Yacht Club for second. State Senator Jeff Klein was on hand as in previous years to cast his vote for the best chowders. He too picked the Sea Shore’s New England clam chowder for first place, and he awarded the Harlem Yacht Club for its Man- hattan chowder. The winners joined Senator Klein and the Chamber of Commerce organizers (top photo, l. to r.): Bliss Fager and Chef Anne Booth (Harlem Yacht Club), Senator Klein, Skip Giacco, Ralph Diaz (Lobster House), Maria Caruso, Abel Gamiz (Sammy’s Fish Box) and John Arminio (Sea Shore).

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FALLChurch FAIR: October 13th • 9 a.m. Homemade dishes and baked goods “By God’s power & promises, we seek & share- A-QUALITY GLASS & SHADE CO. More Love, Joy and Peace for all!” Insulated Glass and Parts Windows Repaired Mirrors • Table Tops • Blinds • Shades & Replaced Come and See...Worship- Sundays @ 10:00 am Storm Windows and Doors Sunday School for ages 3 and up @ 10;00 am Tel: 718-885-2100 or 718-885-2155 Fax: 718-885-2126 331 City Island Ave, City Island, Bronx, NY (718) 885-1218 104 Hawkins Street, City Island, NY 10464 You, your family, our community & world need honest hope. Page Six The Island Current October 2018

ing Times”; Oct. 20: “The Little Shop of Horrors”; Oct. 27: “Hocus Pocus.” Some programs require advance regis- tration, which can be done in person, or by phone. All programs are free!

PROGRAMS AT THE CITY ISLAND LIBRARY 718-885-1703 Our hours are: Monday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mary Colby Studio/Gallery at 276 City Island Avenue will offer oil paint- OCTOBER CHILDREN’S ing classes on Monday nights from 6:30 PROGRAMS to 9:30 p.m. Four three-hour classes for Children from birth to 3 Circle Time: $150. Call 917-804-4509. The class will years old and their caregivers can enjoy sto- Photo by RICK DeWITT start in October or as soon as the class is ries, songs and finger plays while spending A gathering of art enthusiasts joined Ron Terner (in doorway on the right) as he cel- filled. time with other toddlers. Limit of 15 chil- ebrated Focal Point Gallery’s 44th anniversary on City Island. An exhibition of Ron’s dren with their caregivers. Craft included. sculptures will run through Oct. 31. Every Tuesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Play-Doh Time: Have fun exploring sensory dough as well as making your own creations with Playdough by kneading, rolling and molding it! Ages 2 to 5. Every Thursday at 11 a.m. Now Booking Read & Play: Children from birth to 3 years old and caregivers can take part in wonderful stories, discover amazing toys, Holiday Parties & and meet new friends in this fun, informal program. Limit of 15 children with their 2019 Weddings! caregivers. Every Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Craft-A-Way: Drop in and participate in creating projects related to a theme or holiday. Ages 2 to 5. Friday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. OCTOBER TEEN and TWEEN PROGRAMS Glorious Gothic Calligraphy: Dress up your writing with this beautiful script! A great favorite during the Middle Ages, Gothic-style letters are very appealing to most artists with their bold forms made from simple strokes. For ages 13–18 years old. Monday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. After-School Lounge: Come to the library after school for a chance to get a headstart on your homework before unwinding online! Monday through Thurs- day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday Afternoon Activities: On Fri- days, at 3 p.m., we plan a series of special activities to celebrate the beginning of the weekend, so check out this month’s events and come hang out with us! Oct. 5: Wii and Board Games; Oct. 12: Teen and Tween Literacy Review; Oct. 19: Wii and Board Games; Oct. 26: Halloween Bluff. OCTOBER ADULT PROGRAMS Mensa Mondays: Doing puzzles has been linked to improved memory, bet- ter problem-solving skills and even lower stress levels. Let us help you work off those Monday blues by providing you with riddles, crosswords, word searches and number puzzles to train your brain! Every Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. City Island Scrabble Club: If you’re looking for some friendly competition, then join our Scrabble Club! Come in and flex your vocabulary muscles. Note: Limited to 12 participants, registration required. Thursday, Oct. 11 and 25, at 1 p.m. City Island Book Club: Call or stop by the branch for more information. Mon- day, Oct. 1 and 22, at 5 p.m. The Island Writers: This is a group for all who are interested in writing profes- sionally or personally. All are welcome, so come join in on the literary fun! Every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. One-on-One: Computer, Tablet, and Resume Instruction: Stop in or call to make an appointment for one hour of per- sonalized instruction that addresses your questions and concerns. No computer? No problem! We have computers available for instructional use. Registration required. Saturday Afternoon Movies: Feature movie titles, varying in length. At 1 p.m. Oct. 6: “October Sky”; Oct. 13: “The Burn- October 2018 The Island Current Page Seven

Photo by KAREN NANI Now that the temporary bridge has been removed, tugs moved the crane away from Photo by RON TERNER the new bridge on Sept. 14. Work continues on the seawall alongside the Catherine After Councilman Mark Gjonaj (above left) intervened, the Black Whale sign was Scott Promenade, which will now undergo restoration, as will the parkland areas reinstalled. used for the bridge project.

and a new awning that had been installed Back Whale Sign at the Leonard Hawkins American Legion Continued from page 1 Post. The individual or individuals who have employee of the restaurant. This is not the called in complaints of this kind have been first but hopefully it is the last of these 311 criticized on Facebook and at Civic Asso- complaints, which have been registered ciation meetings. But the response to the against numerous Island establishments, Black Whale issue seemed to rally many in including an old awning in front of AER the community to a single cause that gained Realty that had been in place for decades everyone’s support. Page Eight The Island Current October 2018 October 2018 The Island Current Page Nine Accused Witches Ralph and Mary Hall, City Island’s Earliest Recorded Residents By BLAkE BELL Editor’s Note: With all the talk these who also grew sick, languished and died. days of witch hunts and with Halloween Something was terribly wrong in the Eng- coming up at the end of the month, we lish settlement of Seatalcott (also known thought readers would be interested in as Setauket) on Long Island (today’s town learning about City Island’s first witches, of Brookhaven). The only explanations as recorded in the following story by histo- for such incomprehensible losses were the rian Blake Bell. “wicked and detestable Arts” known as In 1665, a couple named Ralph and “witchcraft and Sorcery.” A monumental Mary Hall found themselves battling for witch hunt followed. their lives. The pair was accused of using The Court of Assizes for the Colony witchcraft and sorcery beginning on Christ- of New York was established under the mas Day in 1664 and at various times there- Duke’s Laws in 1665. One of the 13 ac- after to cause the sicknesses and subsequent tions tried by the new Court of Assizes dur- deaths of George Wood and the new baby ing that first session in the fall of 1665 was of his widow, Ann Rogers. The Constable the murder trial of Ralph and Mary Hall, and Town officials of Seatalcott on Long which was held in an adjourned session of Island charged the pair with murder by sor- the court on Oct. 2, 1665. The court met “at cery and witchcraft. Ralph and Mary Hall New Yorke on the Island of Manhattan.” were dragged before the first session of The two prisoners, Ralph and Mary the first Court of Assizes for the Colony of Hall, were brought before Sheriff Allard New York. Anthony, who read the indictment against The following witchcraft charge was them. The two likely were terrified as they read against Ralph Hall on Oct. 2, 1665. faced murder charges that could cost them “Ralph Hall thou standest here indicted, their lives. Court authorities read deposi- for that having not the feare of God before tions from witnesses to the jury. Not a sin- thine eyes Thou did’st upon the 25th day of gle witness, however, appeared in person to December, being Christmas day last was 12 testify against the prisoners. After the de- Moneths, and at severall other times since, position testimony was read, the Clerk of as is suspected, by some wicked and de- the Court of Assizes had each of the two testable Arts, commonly called witchcraft prisoners stand and raise their hands, and and Sorcery, maliciously and feloniously he asked them how they plead: “Art thou practice and Exercise, upon the Bodyes guilty, or not guilty?” Both pleaded not of George Wood, and an Infant Childe of guilty and “threw themselves to bee Tryed Ann Rogers, by which said Arts, the said by God and the Country.” Photo courtesy of THE CITY ISLAND NAUTICAL MUSEUM George Wood and the Infant Childe (as is The twelve jurors deliberated and soon This map was drawn in 1868, 200 years after the Halls lived on City Island, which belonged to Thomas Pell and was then called Great Miniford’s Island. suspected) most dangerously and mortally returned with the following verdict: “Wee fell sick, and languisht unto death. Ralph having seriously considered the Case com- led to the execution of Goodwife “Goody” Hall, what does thou say for theyselfe, art mitted to our Charge, against the Prisoners siderable of value to take away her life. But Knapp in Fairfield, CT, barely a year before thou guilty, or not guilty?” at the Barr, and having well weighed the in reference to the man wee finde nothing Thomas Pell acquired the lands that became It seems that a man named George Evidence, wee finde that there are some considerable to charge him with.” Pelham and surrounding areas. There is no Wood had grown sick, languished, and suspitions by the Evidence, of what the The Court of Assizes immediately im- evidence of Thomas Pell’s direct involve- died. After his death, his widow had a child woman is Charged with, but nothing con- posed sentence on the two prisoners. The Court directed that Ralph Hall “should bee ment, but he cannot escape culpability for bound Body and Goods for his wives Ap- what happened to Goody Knapp. perance, at the next Sessions, and so on First, his family’s participation in the from Sessions to Sessions as long as they events that led to the hanging of Goody stay within this Government, In the meane Knapp cannot be ignored, and second, while, to bee of and upon Entring into a Re- Pell’s wife clearly kept him apprised of cognizance, according to the Sentence of her involvement in the travesty of justice. the Court they were released.” Indeed, there is a record of testimony in Poor Ralph and Mary Hall must have which Lucy Pell testified that regarding fled Setauket soon afterward; indeed, they her efforts to force Goody Knapp to con- seem to have fled in August 1668 to the fess to being a witch, she told no one “but island owned by Pelham founder Thomas her husband.” Third, since Pell’s wife and Pell that we now know as City Island but stepdaughters were present at the execution that was then known as Great Miniford’s of Goody Knapp, it is not far-fetched to Island. The Reverend Nathaniel Brews- surmise that Thomas Pell also attended, as ter, who began preaching in Setauket the did other Fairfield citizens, who each bear same year the Halls were accused of witch- a portion of the blame for the murder by craft and sorcery, was a stepson of Pelham hanging of the poor woman. founder Thomas Pell and may well have It is not known how long Ralph and played a role in helping Ralph and Mary Mary Hall lived on Great Miniford’s Island Hall settle on his stepfather’s island. (which would become known as City Is- The reason that Thomas Pell would land a century later), nor where they lived. have given refuge to the Halls in 1668, the Thomas Pell never lived on the island, year before his death, is not known, but it is which had been part of his original pur- possible that he felt pangs of remorse over chase from local Wiechquaeskecks on June his family’s earlier involvement as witness- 27, 1654, but he is known to have built a es at the witchcraft trial of Goody Knapp, house, barn and working farm in Pelham, who was executed after a finding that she which according to tradition stood not far was a witch. from the tip of today’s Rodman’s Neck. In 1653, Pell’s wife, Lucy, and his In 1669 that property was inherited by his step-daughters Elizabeth and Mary were nephew John Pell, who attempted over the involved in a witchcraft persecution that next few decades to plant families on por- tions of his land, including what is now City Island. Although some of the settlers may have been escaping the mainland for a reason, Ralph and Mary Hall were probably the last ones to have narrowly escaped be- ing sentenced for witchcraft. Historian Blake Bell is the editor and publisher of the award-winning His- toricPelham.com website. For many ar- ticles about City Island, which was part of Pelham until 1895, when it was annexed by New York City, see http://historicpelham. blogspot.com/. Page Ten The Island Current October 2018

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St. Mary’s Thrift Shop is open on Thurs- Current Calendar City Island Theater Group days and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PSS Senior Center Something for everyone! The mission of PSS City Island Center We close our 2018 season with Christo- OCTOBER Our monthly holy hour will resume in is to provide neighborhood adults 60 and pher Durang’s comedy “Vanya and Sonia Fri., Sat., and Sun., Oct. 5, 6 and 7, October on the First Friday, Oct. 5, from over with the tools to live life to their full- Ameri- and Masha and Spike.” The play revolves . Legion park- 4 to 5 p.m. Come and spend an hour with est, keeping them healthy, engaged and can Legion Pumpkin Sale around the relationships of three middle- ing lot at City Island Avenue and Cross Jesus. connected through innovative programs and aged single siblings, two of whom live classes. We are not your everyday senior Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of together and have spent their lives caring center! Assisi, which occurs on Thursday, Oct. 4, Sat., Oct. 27, Haunted Mansion Tours, for their aging parents. Their often-wrong, The center is located at 116 City Island our Blessing of the Animals will take place Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 future-predicting maid adds an element of Avenue and is open from 9 a.m. to 3 on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Shore Road, 7 to 10 p.m. weirdness to the play until a visit by Masha, p.m. Monday through Friday. Programs are schoolyard or in the school gym in case of the third sibling, who carries the entire funded by PSS and the NYC Department for Sat., Oct. 27, POTS Program, St. Mary’s rain. the Aging. financial burden for the family home, her Schoolyard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe Our monthly coffee hour will resume on All programs and events are subject to siblings and her parents. They discuss their Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, after the 11 a.m. Mass. change. To receive our newsletter and cal- lives, their loves, their losses, their regrets Menu: baked ziti. Come and enjoy light refreshments with endar of events send your e-mail to pattis@ and their missed opportunities. They argue Tues., Oct. 30, your fellow parishioners. pssusa.org. City Island Civic Associa- a lot. At one point, Masha even threatens to , 7:30 p.m., Community Center, On Sunday, Oct. 21, there will be a spe- tion meets sell the house. Highlights 190 Fordham Street. cial Commitment Mass at 11 a.m. for our Oct. 3, Wednesday: Botanical Garden Some of the show’s elements are a come- eighth-grade students. tour and lunch sponsored by Assemblyman Wed., Oct. 31, dic adaptation of the works of Anton Chek- City Island Halloween Thursday, Nov. 1, is the Feast of All Gjonaj , starting at Hawkins Park, 5:30 hov, including several of the characters’ Parade Saints and a holy day of obligation. Masses Oct. 4, Thursday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: p.m. names, but the audience needs no familiarity are at 7 a.m. and 12 noon. Active Shooter and Emergency Preparedness with Chekhov to enjoy this show. Presentation Rose Dietz NOVEMBER Performance dates are Nov. 9, 10, 11, Oct. 5, Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Hear- ing van, for those who haven’t had a recent Tues., Nov. 6, Election Day, P.S. 175, 200 16, 17 and 18. Nick Sala, CITG president, City Island Avenue. will direct this production. Please see the Temple Beth-El hearing test and for those who do not wear November issue of for hearing aids Fri., Sat., and Sun., Nov. 9, 10, 11, 16, The Island Current Temple Beth-El (TBE), “your shul by the Oct. 8, Monday: Closed for Columbus more information. 17 and 18. City Island Theater Group’s sea,” 480 City Island Avenue, is a stimulat- Day Mary McIntyre “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and ing non-denominational place for obser- Oct. 18, Thursday: Westchester Broad- Spike,” 8 p.m. or 3 p.m. (Sunday matinee), vance of Jewish traditions. Jewish renewal way Theatre “Phantom of the Opera,” $58 Grace Church Parish Hall, 116 City Island St. Mary’s Thrift Shop is the style of our deeply spiritual, innova- Oct. 31, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.: Hallow- Avenue at Pilot Street. tive, all-inclusive and open-minded worship. een Party and Baking Contest/Sale (Pumpkin Watch for our overstock sales of coats, Twice a month Rabbi Shohama Wiener and/ baked goods) sweaters, shoes, bags and boots. We also If you are interested in receiving the new or Rabbi David Evan Markus lead services Garden Club of City Island have Halloween costumes for kids and shingles shot call the center ASAP, so we with music by Your Band by the Sea. Other adults and holiday bric-a-brac. Come have can sign you up. Thanks to donations to the Garden Club’s times services are led by congregants in a some coffee and chat. Beautification Fund, CJS Property Care joyful celebratory manner. Events begin Daily Programming has been busy this summer cleaning up Arlene Byrne promptly. Services are followed by refresh- Mondays: and weed-whacking around trees and along ments. Reminder: for the health and comfort 9:15 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis, for all grassy strips on City Island Avenue. The Grace Episcopal Church of all, please refrain from wearing perfume exercise levels 10:15 a.m. Card Games and Canasta huge amount of rain meant that weeds were Grace Episcopal Church, located at 116 or cologne. We look forward to seeing you 12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch growing like . . . well, like weeds. City Island Avenue on the corner of Pilot at our services. 1:15 p.m. “Sounds on the Sound” singing The Garden Club recognizes that this is Street, a place of worship and fellowship, Services take place on Friday evenings group with professional instructor really a stop-gap measure to keep the avenue warmly welcomes you to the following: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. looking reasonably clean and neat and is not Worship Schedule: Sundays at 10 a.m. Oct. 5: Community-led Tuesdays: 9:15 a.m. Cardio Fit: Vigorous aerobic meant to substitute for the property owners’ led by Father John Covington. Holy Eucha- Oct. 12: Clergy (Shabbaton weekend) and strength training responsibility to maintain the area between rist Rite II. After the service, we offer coffee Oct. 19: Community-led 12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch the sidewalk and the street. Although the hour, a time for refreshments and fellowship. Oct. 26: Clergy 1 p.m. Yoga Stretch sidewalks are owned by the City, businesses All are welcome. We have birthday and Other activities: 1:45 p.m. Crafter’s Corner should be aware that they are responsible for anniversary prayers during the service and Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. their upkeep. Many property owners do a healing prayers after the service on the first Spiritual Shabbos morning. Depending on Wednesdays: 10:15 a.m. Arthritis Workshop, exercises beautiful job of maintaining this space, which Sunday of each month. congregation preferences, this Shabbat may for all joints has a huge positive impact on the look of the Bible Study, led by Father John Coving- be a Torah shabbat at synagogue or a Shab- 11 to 12 noon. Blood Pressure Screening, Island. Thank you to all the owners who keep ton, takes place every Sunday after service bat morning in the NY Botanical Garden. first and third Wednesday of the month the sidewalks clean and the trees and grassy during coffee hour. Stay tuned. 12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch strips landscaped, and a special thank you to Sunday School has resumed. The school TBE invites the City Island Community 1 p.m. Calligraphy those who help us by watering the plants in meets on the first and third Sundays each to join our yoga class on Monday evenings 1 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday the planter boxes along the avenue. month, led by Karen Nani. The students from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., led by Daniella of the month: Haircuts by Brenda for $10. At the Garden Club’s September meet- range in age from 2 to 12, and newcomers Haney (Patreesha Sat Inder Kaur), a certi- Please call to sign up. ing, we were treated to a presentation on are welcome. No extra time is needed; stu- fied instructor in spiritual disciplines of vegetable gardening given by Nick Storrs dents will begin the service with the entire breath and body. Suitable for all persons, Thursdays: 9:15 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis, for all of Homegrown Nurseries and Farm at the congregation at 10 a.m. and then leave with ages, body types and experience levels. exercise levels Lyndhurst estate in Tarrytown. Did you Mrs. Nani for lessons and activities, includ- Dress in loose-fitting clothes: participants 10 a.m. Acrylic Painting know that you can create a vegetable garden ing arts and crafts, for 30 to 40 minutes can take session on the ground (mats and 12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch in milk crates lined with landscaping cloth? during the service. They will rejoin the con- pillows provided) or sit in a chair. Tea 12:30, Oct. 25: Birthday party and DJ As an instructor at the New York Botanical gregation after the exchange of peace. The and cookies served afterwards. Suggested 1 p.m. Skits Garden and manager of the Randall’s Island older students will begin preparing for the freewill offering $10 per session. RSVP to

Urban Farm, Nick gave us invaluable infor- sacrament of confirmation when the bishop Daniella at [email protected]. Fridays: 9:15 a.m. Fit for Life: Vigorous cardio mation and answered our many questions on visits Grace Church on Dec. 23. If you are Chesed Committee: If you need a help- and toning the subject. interested in enrolling your children in ing hand, a caring call, a ride to the doctor, 10:30 a.m. Yoga Stretch A group of Garden Club members are Sunday School, e-mail Karen at etc., then let us know. If you have love to karenrn1@ 12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch looking forward to a tour of the Stone Barns or leave a message on the give, we need your support. No experience optonline.net 1 p.m. Walking Club at Orchard Beach, Center for Food and Agriculture later in church phone 718-885-1080. required. To seek support and/or to volun- Pelham Bay Park or Mall October. This 90-minute behind-the-scenes The Grace Tones, our music ministry, teer, please e-mail us at yourshulbythesea@ We also offer caregivers support and help view of the farm, followed by a buffet lunch is in our third year! Composed of members gmail.com. with benefits. Call 718-885-0727 or drop by catered by the Blue Hill Café, was arranged of the church choir and singers from on and Prayer Group: TBE has an informal the center. by our program co-chair Jane Protzman. off City Island, we perform at area nursing prayer group to hold members, friends and Next month’s Garden Club meeting will family in prayer for healing. If you feel Transportation Services. Off-Island homes and rehabilitation centers. We will shopping trips leave at 9 a.m. and include be Monday, Nov. 5, when we will have be singing at United Hebrew on Oct. 21. called to join this group, please e-mail us at another presentation, the speaker as yet Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Target, Farmer’s If you’d like to join us, remember that you [email protected]. Market, Trader Joe’s, and more. The sug- unconfirmed. We usually meet on the first don’t have to sing like an angel, just have Oneg sponsorships: Onegs are joyful gested contribution for a round trip is $1 on Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the City the desire to help lift the spirits of those in community celebrations, often sponsored City Island $2.50 for off-Island shopping Island Yacht Club on Pilot Street. All of our need. Interested? Please call Sandy Dunn at by people commemorating special events trips and $3 for longer off-Island trips. Any- meetings conclude with home-baked goods 917-566-1296 or e-mail accentfix@gmail. to honor others or their own special occa- one over 60 is encouraged to take advantage and refreshments served by our Hospitality of our door-to-door transportation services. com. sion (e.g., birthday, anniversary, new job, Committee. Everyone is invited to join us! Sandy Dunn yahrzeit, memorials, etc.) To sponsor one or Sharynne Wilder to obtain more information, please contact Continued on page 17 October 2018 The Island Current Page Eleven

Ballroom Dance: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. American Legion Post #156 but currently on hold. Maurice Bonilla teaches us how to “Dance with the Stars.” The next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. It’s great fun and good exercise. For infor- 7, at noon. Dues ($55) can be dropped off mation, call 718-502-2825. Belly Dance: Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. Amira fun-filled dance experience and with benefits of feeling fit and limber. Beginners and all levels welcome. Call 917- 251-1269 to join or to get more information. For additional information about the Community Cen- City Island Civic Association: Meets ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every please call 718-885-1145. month. Join your community in action. You are cordially invited to our second City Island Community Supported annual Harvest Dinner Dance on Saturday, Agriculture: Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. Weekly Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner delivery of fresh organic fruits and veg- with friends while listening to the beautiful etables. To join or for information, e-mail music and the wonderful voices of Freddie [email protected] or call 917- Lando and Caroline Del Giudice. Tickets 238-0529. can be purchased for $40 per person by City Island Culinary Club: Mondays contacting Maria Sipas at 917-885-2100 or at 7 p.m., Oct. 8 and 22. Share recipes of 718-885-2100. Oktoberfest foods both German and Pol- Our annual membership drive will ish, and have fun with other Islanders who soon be under way, and forms will be dis- like to cook. For information, call Kenny tributed shortly. We depend on your sup- Selesky at 917-533-7873. port to keep the Center going. Remember, City Island Indivisible: Join other membership to the CICC is only $30 for concerned citizens who are supporting pro- families and $20 for individuals. Members gressive action on issues such as health care can rent the center for family events at rea- for all, environmental protection policies, sonable rates. To join the Center, to request civil rights, women’s rights and reproduc- our brochure and up-to-date information, tive health choices, voter rights and public visit www.cityislandcommunitycenter.org, education. We come together to discuss or call 718-885-1145, or like us on Face- actions, write letters, and work together to book and check FB for any changes in help find ways to preserve our democratic classes. ideals. For more information and Septem- The Center is run by a volunteer board ber meeting dates, contact Barbara Zahm at of directors, who meet on the first Tuesday 914-882-7963 or [email protected] of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community or like City Island Indivisible on Facebook. Center Main Room at 190 Fordham Street. NEW Feldenkrais Class: Monday at All members are encouraged to attend this 6 p.m. Find greater ease of movement, Photo by RON TERNER The Quilts of Valor sewing participants Harlan Sexton and Mary Carman display the open meeting. We always welcome and flexibility, relief from pain, relaxation and new American Legion Auxiliary Unit 156 Star quilt. The handmade quilt will be pre- really need volunteers and donations. improved posture. Feldenkrais exercises sented to a Legion veteran this fall. COMING SOON involve a combination of gentle move- NEW Calligraphy and the Art of ments, rest and self-awareness, which give Hills Playhouse on Nov. 30 to see their hour after the service. Come and join us Beautiful Writing: Beginning Sunday, your brain and body access to helpful Nov. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: $75 for information about how to improve the way annual Christmas show. The fee is $68, for worship and fellowship. Children’s five weeks plus a $25 materials fee. To your body feels and functions. For informa- which includes a great show and a deli- Sunday school takes place during the 10 register or for more information, contact tion, please call Julie Kavee at 347-266- cious lunch (including an entire room of a.m. service. All children are welcome to Regina Sanglier at 369-873-2385 or rsan- 6247 or e-mail [email protected]. desserts). Non-members must pay an addi- attend. [email protected]. Healing Service: Francesca Vitale, tional $20 for the bus. If you are interested, Following worship is a special pro- City Island Knitting Club: Begin- RPP, founder and director of The Healing call Elaine Walts at 914-632-6707. gram: “Seeking, growing, and sharing . . ning in November, day and time to be Force, is a board-certified educator and Caroll Reid . more Love, Joy and Peace.” Looking to practitioner in polarity/craniosacral/rain- announced. Enjoy knitting with others. God, placing ourselves “under the wings Beginners and all levels welcome. For drop therapies. Formerly of the NY Open American Legion Auxiliary Unit 156 of Jesus,” how can each of us and our information or to register, contact Dana Center, Francesca is an intuitive healer families have more love, joy and peace? Caton at 678-591-1846 or cdcaton@gmail. and offers sessions in energy medicine that Our first meeting, on Tuesday, Sept. 4, Pastor Jolly will lead this program. All com. works to correct energetic imbalances and was well attended. We thank all members are welcome; food will be shared. What Harvest Dinner Dance: Saturday, distortions to lead to clarity of mind and for their support. would you give up to have more love, joy Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 restored health. Partial proceeds given to Our first event of the season will be Tues- the Community Center. Visit and peace? Come and see! p.m. For tickets, call Maria Sipas at 917- www.theheal- day, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We will host our annual 885-2100 or 718-885-2100. See above for . For free consultation or an Please join us for the Blessing of the ingforce.net Baby Shower. Meaghan Clancy, chair of the details. appointment, call 914-837-6830. Animals on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. event, will deliver clothes to the Fort Drum Weight Watchers Meetings: Tues- following worship. The rain date is Oct. YOUTH PROGRAMS days, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy support and military base. The biggest demand this year 21. All are welcome. Bollywood and Indian Folk Dance: help of a great group with Cheryl Brinker is clothing for newborns to five-year-olds. If Tuesday, 6 p.m. for Teens/Adults. Join The Budget Shop has reopened. Trin- leading. For more information, please call anyone would like to donate an item, please Lalitha Cosme at this new time, to explore ity is thankful for City Island’s continued Patty at 914-882-9578. drop off at the Legion post. the dance, energy, movement and culture Wednesdays, 7 support, both in volunteering of time, and of India and Indian films. To register or Yoga with Jo Ann: Our second event will be Saturday, Oct. to 8:15 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 to 9:15 a.m. the generosity of the donations. for more information, call 646-269-2033 or 6, when we will sponsor our Bake Sale and Gentle level-one class. Please bring a mat, Rick DeWitt e-mail Membership and Poppy Drive from 10 a.m. [email protected]. a strap and, if possible, a yoga blanket. For Monday to 4 p.m. during the Legion Pumpkin Sale. Irish Dance for Children: information, e-mail or from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. resumes Sept. 17. joanngny @aol.com We are in need of baked goods. If anyone call 917-853-4719. Step dancing for all ages taught by Caitlin Sat- would like to donate, please drop off at the Regular Meetings Nora Kelly. For day and time or informa- Zumba with Julia and Lettie: urdays, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Want to lose those Legion post on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Weekly Twelve-Step Meetings tion, e-mail on City Island [email protected] extra pounds and that belly fat? Well, Congratulations to Judy McCormick, or call 914-262-4517. here is your chance. Join this high-energy who was nominated Unit Member of the Narcotics Anonymous: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Pre- Fridays at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the Sea Island Tots: 90-minute workout with toning. For infor- Year and received a parliamentary award. school children get together to socialize, Church, City Island Avenue near the Bridge. mation, call Julia at 917-601-5514. She also received a home service pin, as have fun and play. To register for Septem- Thursdays, 6:30 Thursdays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Meth- ber sessions or for more information, call Zumba with Lettie: did Sandra Panzarella, Harlan Sexton and odist Church hall, 113 Bay Street. p.m. (new time). Lettie’s very creative class Barbara at 917-359-1871. Joanne Valletta for 500 hours of community is a real calorie-burner and a blast. For Alcoholics Anonymous: home service. Thanks to all for your service Spanish Classes for Children: information, call 917-292-4228. Mondays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Meth- Wednesdays and Thursdays after school. and support throughout the years. odist Church hall. Patty Grondahl Register now for classes that will begin in Congratulations to our president, Laura Tuesdays at 8 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the late September. The Español Experience Booth, who received the Department of NY Sea Church. enables children who know a little Span- 100th Centennial coin from our commander, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal ish to speak more fluently and introduces AARP Chapter 318 Peter Del Debbio. Church. children who don’t know any Spanish to Our Zumba class will continue in the fall Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 a.m., AA We meet on the first and third Wednes- a whole new cultural experience. All skill on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. at open meetings at City Island Community levels welcome. For more information, call day of the month at 1 p.m. at the Trinity $10 per person, on Oct. 4, 18 and 25 and Center, 190 Fordham Street. 917-889-4938, or visit Methodist Church Hall. We will have a www.espanolexperi- Nov. 1, 15 and 29. Please pass this informa- St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church: 718- ence.com. regular meeting on Oct. 3, when we will 885-1440 tion on to family and friends. Introduction to Art Portfolio Prep: discuss plans for our annual Penny Auc- Trinity United Methodist Church: 718- For high school prep or just for fun! To tion, which will be held on Oct. 17, fol- Joanne Valletta 885-1218 enroll, call Geri Smith at 718-885-1503. lowed by Pizza/Bingo. The doors will open Grace Episcopal Church: 718-885-1080 at 12 noon, and the entrance fee is $10 in ADULT PROGRAMS Trinity United Methodist Church Al-Anon Sundays, Mon- advance ($15 at the door), which includes Aerobics with Mary: Our weekly worship service and Sun- Wednesdays at 7 p.m., 331 City Island days, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m. lunch and auction tickets. All proceeds of Ave, Bronx, NY 10464 day school are at 10 a.m. Holy Com- Stay strong with cross fit/aerobic strength the Penny Auction will be donated to local munion is celebrated on the first Sunday Overeaters Anonymous: training. Call Mary Immediato at 718-885- charities. Saturdays at 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal of each month. Trinity often has a coffee 0793. AFA Certified. We are planning a trip to Hunterdon Church: 718-885-1080 Page Twelve The Island Current October 2018

of a shoe store. She becomes an object of realizes that not only is he crossing the line by his attorney, Geoffrey Fieger (Danny affection for Detective Frank Keller (Al between federal agent and criminal, but he Huston); his sister, Margo Janus (Brenda Pacino), when he meets her while working is also leading his friend Lefty to an almost Vaccaro); his longtime friend and medical on a case. Frank is in charge of the investi- certain death. technician, Neal Nicol (John Goodman); gation of a serial killer who shoots his vic- The Insider (1999) stars Russell Crowe and right-to-die advocate and patient Janet tim in the neck and leaves a record playing as scientist Jeffrey Wigand, a whistle- Good (Susan Sarandon). Pacino won a “Sea of Love.” He partners with Detective blower who is convinced against his better Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Sherman (John Goodman), from a district judgment by producer Lowell Bergman Screen Actors Guild award for his perfor- outside of Manhattan, when a second vic- (Pacino) to tell the truth about the tobacco mance. tim is killed with the same MO. industry on “60 Minutes,” much to the hor- Inspired by a true incident, Danny Michele Pfeiffer and Pacino work ror of his unsupportive wife, Liane (Diane Collins (2015) stars Pacino in the title role A Selected Filmography together again in Frankie and Johnny Venora). The tobacco industry exercises of an aging pop singer, whose manager/best of Al Pacino (1991), where Pfeiffer absolutely shines its considerable clout on CBS, making life friend Frank (Christopher Plummer) pres- as the damaged waitress, Frankie. Just uncomfortable for Mike Wallace (Chris- ents him with an extraordinary birthday Born in East Harlem, 78-year-old Al released from prison, Johnny (Pacino) is topher Plummer) and the CBS news team. gift, a 1971 letter that was written to Danny Pacino has had an acting career that has hired by restaurant owner, Nick (Hector Although the facts are somewhat twisted, by John Lennon but that he never received. spanned more than five decades. He is the Elizondo), as the new cook. While pursued this is an extremely powerful, thought- Disenchanted with his extravagant empty winner of a Best Actor Oscar (nominated by the lonely Cora (Kate Nelligan), he ulti- provoking film. life of drugs, booze and absurdly younger eight times), two Tonys, two Emmys, four mately falls for Frankie. Nathan Lane is his (2002) is a psychological women, Danny embarks on a journey to Golden Globes (17 nominations) and a Insomnia usual hilarious self as Tim, Frankie’s gay thriller set in a small Alaskan town where connect with his grown son, Tom (Bobby National Medal of Arts. With a few excel- best friend. This is a touching, poignant LA Detectives Will Dormer (Pacino) and Cannavale), a blue-collar worker who lives lent exceptions, he has played many char- romance. his partner, Hap Eckhart (Martin Dono- in New Jersey with his pregnant wife, acters who have been on either side of the David Mamet’s award-winning Broad- van), have arrived to assist the police chief Samantha (Jennifer Garner) and their spe- law, as criminal or as cop. way play (1992) is a (Paul Dooley). A young woman has been cial-needs daughter, Hope (Giselle Eisen- His first leading film role was in Glengarry Glen Ross Panic character study about a group of desperate killed, and Will and Hap are supposed to berg). How Danny slowly but deliberately (1971). However, although in Needle Park real estate agents whose time has passed. help crack the case. They are followed by insinuates himself into their lives is a fasci- it was critically acclaimed, I cannot rec- Alec Baldwin appears as a sales motivator, an eager young detective, Ellie Burr (Hil- nating and touching process. This poignant ommend this very depressing film, which informing the group of hard-luck salesmen ary Swank). Although he doesn’t appear film features Annette Bening as Mary, the follows the life of a heroin addict. Rather, that they must compete in a sales contest until halfway through the film, Robin hotel manager of the Hilton where Danny I would like to begin with The Godfather where the losers will be fired. The agents Williams is Walter Finch, a small-time is staying and with whom Danny enjoys (1972, ‘74, ‘90). The series depicts Trilogy work their same tired leads, until one crime novelist who happens to be the mur- wonderful banter. the rise of the Corleone family, whose hatches a scheme to burglarize the office, derer. There are many twists and turns that And until next time, happy viewing… patriarch, Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), steal the leads and sell them to a rival. The are exacerbated by the fact that Dormer becomes a major figure in American orga- extraordinary ensemble cast includes Pac- is under investigation by Internal Affairs nized crime. (1972) is The Godfather ino as the office’s sales leader, Jack Lem- back in LA. seen by many as one of the greatest films mon as an elderly loser, Alan Arkin and In director Barry Levinson’s made- PIANO of all time, while The Godfather Part II Ed Harris as frustrated salesmen, Kevin for-HBO biopic (1974) is viewed by many as the best sequel You Don’t Know Jack Spacey as the harassed office manager and (2010), Pacino stars as Dr. Jack Kevorkian, TUNING in cinematic history. Pacino stars as Vito’s Jonathan Pryce as a client. a former Michigan pathologist; the film Rebuilding & Refinishing son Michael, who eventually takes over for Pacino received his only Oscar for his depicts his efforts to help the terminally ill Vito as head of the crime syndicate. The Buying, Selling & Moving tour-de-force performance as Frank Slade, and the profoundly disabled end their lives. stellar cast includes Robert DeNiro playing 30 Years Experience a belligerent, blind, retired army colonel in Dr. Kevorkian (aka “Dr. Death”) creates a young Vito, as he begins his life in Sicily (1993). Over a Thanks- machine that allows terminally ill medical Please Contact: and comes to America, where he founds Scent of a Woman giving weekend, he hires poor college stu- patients to end their own lives in a peace- Ralph Merigliano the family empire. James Caan and John dent Charlie Simms (Chris O’Donnell) to ful, humane manner. When he is forced Voice Mail: 212-802-5504 Cazale play Michael’s brothers, Sonny take care of him. The two go to New York, to defend his philosophy and practices Cell: 914-262-6912 and Fredo; Robert Duvall is family lawyer where they have a contentious visit with in court, a media firestorm erupts over a Home: 718-885-0915 Tom Hagen; Diane Keaton is Michael’s Frank’s family and eat a few terrific meals. patient’s right to die. Kevorkian is assisted wife; and Andy Garcia is Vincent Corleone [email protected] Finally, Frank attempts his stated goal, (Sonny’s illegitimate son, who is featured which is to commit suicide. Philip Seymour in the third film). Hoffman is on hand as Charlie’s classmate Based on a true story, (1973) Serpico George, and Rebecca Anwar appears as stars Pacino in the title role as an idealistic Donna, a young woman with whom Frank New York City cop who refuses to take dances a memorable tango. bribes, an action that places him in danger Another crime drama based on a true as he is shunned by the other officers. story is (1995). It concerns Neil His anti-corruption efforts in the 1960s Heat McCauley (Robert De Niro), a master and early 1970s led to the creation of the criminal planning one last big heist before Knapp Commission and the uncovering of he retires, with the help of his partner, widespread corruption among police offi- Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer). Meanwhile, cials on all levels. LAPD Major Crimes Lieutenant Vincent In (1975), inex- Dog Day Afternoon Hanna (Pacino) attempts to track down perienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al McCauley as he deals with the chaos in Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, his own life, including the infidelity of his but things quickly go wrong, and a hos- third wife, Justine (Diane Venora), and the tage situation develops. As Sonny and his mental health of his stepdaughter, Laura accomplice, Sal Naturile (John Cazale), try (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna desperately to remain in control, a media discover a mutual respect, even as they try circus develops and the FBI arrives, creat- to thwart each other’s plans. The support- ing even more tension. Gradually, Sonny’s ing cast of this engrossing crime drama surprising motivations behind the robbery includes Amy Brenneman as McCauley’s are revealed, and his standoff with law love interest; Ashley Judd as Shiherlis’s enforcement moves toward its inevitable wife, Charlene; and Jon Voight as McCau- end. ley’s fence, Nate. A remake of the 1932 film Scarface In (1997), (1983) stars Pacino as Tony Montana, The Devil’s Advocate Keanu Reeves stars as up-and-coming law- an exiled Cuban criminal, who with his yer Kevin Lomax. He and his wife, Mary best friend, Manny Ribera (Steven Bauer), Ann (Charlize Theron), leave their Gaines- goes to work for Miami drug lord Frank ville, FL, home to join a top Manhattan Lopez (Robert Loggia). Montana man- law firm, run by the smarmy, all-powerful ages to rise to the top of Florida’s crime John Milton (Pacino). Seduced by the high operation, replacing Lopez and marry- living Milton provides, Kevin becomes ing Lopez’s cokehead mistress (a then driven by his job, neglecting Mary Ann in unknown Michelle Pfeiffer). Viewers must the process, and she starts to go “mad,” in be forewarned that this is an extremely the certifiable sense. gory movie, with blood by the bucketful, (1997) is the true story especially in the now-infamous buzz saw Donnie Brasco of an FBI agent who infiltrates the mob. scene. One carry-over from the original The film is loosely based on the true story (1932) is Montana’s incestuous Scarface of Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp), an FBI yearnings for his sister, Gina (Mary Eliza- undercover agent who infiltrated the Mafia beth Mastrantonio). The screenplay for the Bonanno crime family in New York City 1983 version was written by Oliver Stone, during the 1970s, under the alias Donnie who was then battling his own cocaine Brasco. Brasco maneuvers his way into the addiction. confidence of an aging hit man, Lefty Rug- Moving to a steamy crime drama, giero (Pacino), who vouches for him. As there is (1989) co-starring Sea of Love Donnie moves deeper into the Mafia, he Ellen Barkin as Helen Cruger, the manager October 2018 The Island Current Page Thirteen

return. 2018. tax reform, employees could take advan- 5. When You Must Report the Sale. 1. Moving Expenses. Prior to tax tage of a perk offered by many employers You must report the sale on your tax return reform (i.e., for tax years starting before whereby parking and transit pass costs if you can’t exclude all or part of the gain. Jan. 1, 2018), taxpayers could deduct (up to $255 per month in 2017) were You must report the sale if you choose not expenses related to moving for a job as reimbursed by their employers tax-free. to claim the exclusion. That’s also true if long as the move met certain IRS criteria. These reimbursements were not included you get Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real However, for tax years 2018 through 2025, in the employee’s taxable income and Estate Transactions. If you report the sale, moving expenses are no longer deduct- were deductible to companies on their tax you may need to pay the Net Investment ible—unless you are a member of the returns. However, for tax years starting in Income Tax. Please call the office for Armed Forces on active duty who moves 2018, the employer deduction is no longer assistance on this topic. because of a military order. available. 6. Exclusion Frequency Limit. Gen- 2. Unreimbursed Job Expenses. For Ten Tax Tips for Individuals tax years starting in 2018 and expiring at Selling a Home This Year erally, you may exclude the gain from the sale of your main home only once every the end of 2025, miscellaneous unreim- In most cases, gains from sales are two years. Some exceptions may apply to bursed job-related expenses that exceed taxable, but did you know that if you sell this rule. 2 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI) your home, you may not have to pay taxes? 7. Only a Main Home Qualifies. If are no longer deductible on Schedule A Here are 10 facts to keep in mind if you you own more than one home, you may (Form 1040). Examples of unreimbursed sell your home this year. only exclude the gain on the sale of your job-related expenses include union dues, 1. Exclusion of Gain. You may be main home. Your main home usually is continuing education, employer-required able to exclude part or all of the gain from the one you live in most of the time. medical tests, regulatory and license fees the sale of your home. This rule may apply 8. First-time Homebuyer Credit. (provided the employee was not reim- if you meet the eligibility test. Parts of the If you claimed the first-time homebuyer bursed) and out-of-pocket expenses paid test involve your ownership and use of the credit when you bought the home, special by an employee for uniforms, tools, and Public School 175 home. You must have owned and used it as rules apply to the sale. For more on those supplies. The new school year is off to a great your main home for at least two out of the rules, please call your tax professional. 3. Tax Preparation Fees. Tax prepa- start. Principal Amy Lipson welcomed five years before the date of sale. 9. Home Sold at a Loss. If you sell ration fees, which fall under miscellaneous 320 enthusiastic students and the fol- There are 2. Exceptions May Apply. your main home at a loss, you can’t deduct fees on Schedule A of Form 1040 (also lowing faculty members for the 2018-19 exceptions to the ownership, use and other the loss on your tax return. subject to the 2 percent floor), have been school year. Ms. Bellon is teaching kin- rules. One exception applies to persons 10. Report Your Address Change. eliminated for tax years 2018 through dergarten; Mrs. Cambria is working with with disabilities. Another applies to cer- After you sell your home and move, 2025. Tax preparation fees include pay- the first grade; second grade will have Ms. tain members of the military. That rule update your address with the IRS. To do ments to accountants and tax prep firms, Fendrich and Mrs. Mazzella; and Grade includes certain government and Peace this, file Form 8822, Change of Address. as well as the cost of tax preparation soft- 3 is being taught by Ms. Connolly, Ms. Corps workers. For more information ware. You can find the address to send it to in Grundman and Mr. Mazza. Teachers for about these exceptions, please check with Repealed for the form’s instructions on page two. If 4. Personal Exemptions. the fourth and fifth grades are Ms. Bat- your tax professional. tax years 2018 through 2025, the personal you purchase health insurance through treall, Ms. Lawless, Ms. Whelan and Ms. 3. Exclusion Limit. The most gain exemption enabled individual taxpayers to the Health Insurance Marketplace, you Montenare. Teachers for the upper grades you can exclude from tax is $250,000. reduce taxable income ($4,050 in 2017). should also notify the Marketplace when are Ms. Maccarrone, Ms. Ramos, Ms. This limit is $500,000 for joint returns. Each household dependent was able to take you move out of the area covered by your Hinkley, Mr. Esposito, Ms. Heil and Ms. The Net Investment Income Tax will not the deduction as well. Although the stan- current Marketplace plan. Addesso. apply to the excluded gain. In other words, dard deduction did increase significantly only the taxable part of any gain on the Five Tax Deductions That ($12,000 for individuals, $24,000 for mar- The physical education program is sale of a home has the potential to be sub- Disappeared in 2018 ried taxpayers filing jointly, $18,000 for being run by Mr. Sabatello; the computer/ Under tax reform, taxpayers who item- ject to NIIT, providing the taxpayer is over heads of household) to compensate, some technology department is headed by Ms. ize should be aware that deductions they the MAGI threshold amount. taxpayers may still lose out. Chi; music and drama teachers are Ms. may have previously counted on to reduce Schwartz and Mr. Bloom. The parent 4. May Not Need to Report Sale. If 5. Subsidized Parking and Transit their taxable income have disappeared in coordinator is Mrs. Gisante. the gain is not taxable, you may not need Reimbursements for Employers. Before to report the sale to the IRS on your tax

Kerry A. Dinneen, Esq. Page Fourteen The Island Current October 2018 Having a Conflict with a Family Member? Try the Sandwich Technique! By JOHN SCARDINA Let’s face it: conflict is inevitable. We Praise: Hey John, I really appreciate all cannot get what we want the way we how you take care of your buddies and want it all of the time, and thus our needs share our home with them. You are a good and wants and personalities will collide. friend to them, and I enjoy having your So, let me suggest that the goal is to handle friends at our house. conflict well so that: we maintain mutual Criticism: I do feel, however, that respect; we look for win-win (rather than cleaning up after yourselves before I get win-lose or lose-lose) solutions; we restore home is an important part of our shared domestic tranquility; life is too short to stay family agreement. Today’s mess in the in the fight! kitchen is just too much for me to deal with Here is a valuable technique that can right now, and it needs to be cleaned up be- achieve these goals, which I first learned fore I make dinner. from Mary Pipher’s book “Reviving Oph- Hope: I hope we can continue to re- elia” (which is still a must-read for parents spect our common spaces in the house and of daughters). The sandwich technique has take care of one another. I know you can be praise as the top piece of bread, your criti- a kind and conscientious kid, and I believe cism as the “fixings” of the sandwich and this won’t happen again. hope as the bottom piece of bread. Let’s look a bit closer: Praise that is Here’s a scenario you might relate to. specific, helpful and true opens up the lis- You come home from a long day at work tener’s ears and heart and helps our mes- to find the kitchen full of empty jars and sage to get through to others. Criticism that boxes, a sink filled with dishes smeared looks at the “directly observable data” (the with tomato sauce and a half-empty gallon dirty kitchen) and avoids labeling (“lazy” of milk on the counter. This is the result of and “slob”) is most likely to get good re- a pasta-cooking event led by your son and sults. Hope in the message getting across his football buddies. You want to get dinner suggests faith in the other person and a started, and now the kitchen is a mess. How positive attitude when looking ahead. to proceed? So, why not give it a try?

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Given the news of Hurricane Flor- air that is moving 10 meters above the ence’s impact (at the time this column ground over a period of time equal to one was going to print), we thought it might minute. For most of the rest of the world, interest readers to have another go at however, the calculation is completed an old article of ours on the subject of over a 10-minute period of time. This is extreme weather. significant because that difference—one Meteorologists these days just can’t minute versus 10 minutes—would seem leave well enough alone. Just when we to account for a 14 percent higher aver- were beginning to get a handle on some age sustained wind speeds in the United of their most popular weather words and States than in the rest of the world. catch phrases, they have to go ahead and Maybe that is why our meteorologists introduce new jargon into the lexicon, like to talk so much about sustained wind such as an extreme weather event or a speeds: for that feeling of superiority it polar vortex. And who can forget the affords them. subtle shift away from global warming A tropical storm is the tropical to climate change? It’s almost as if they cyclone one notch below a hurricane (and do it on purpose, as if getting the forecast a tropical depression is two notches). It’s right has become less a priority than talk- good to know this because the imminent ing about weather in sexy new ways. arrival of tropical storms are what the It isn’t as if there isn’t plenty to National Hurricane Center (NHC) uses to talk about already where our weather distinguish between a watch and a warn- is concerned, either. Take a hurricane, ing. It works this way: 48 hours before the for example. A hurricane is a tropi- anticipated onset of tropical storm force cal cyclone, or to put it simply, a large winds (i.e., 39 to 73 mph, sustained) the circulating system of thunderstorms, NHC issues a hurricane watch. It is pos- with sustained wind speeds of 74 mph sible, the NHC has determined, that the or higher. On the Saffir-Simpson scale, approaching tropical storm may become which breaks hurricanes down into five a hurricane. A hurricane warning, on the categories, a category 1 hurricane has other hand, is issued 36 hours before the sustained wind speeds of 74 to 95 mph; a impending event. NHC does it this way category 2 hurricane has sustained wind so that there is ample time to prepare for speeds of 96 to 110 mph; and categories the expected hurricane. So there you have 3 through 5, which are considered major it: hurricane watch/hurricane possible; hurricanes, have sustained wind speeds hurricane warning/hurricane expected. within the ranges of 111 to 129 mph, For Hurricane Florence (at the time 130 to 156 mph, and 157 mph or higher, of this writing, anyway), a warning was respectively. As we write this, Hurricane issued for most of the North Carolina Florence is being identified as a category coast and about half of South Carolina’s. 3 (major) hurricane. It is clear that the good folks at NHC take Sustained wind speeds is another their weather and the words they use to interesting little locution that meteo- talk about weather seriously. They have rologists like to use. In the United States, to: people’s lives may depend upon it.

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Photo by MARY COLBY Allium hollandicum ‘purple sensation’ Bulb Planting in Autumn Do you have tulip mania? The viridi- flora tulips look elegantly painted, and the Autumn comes softly. The maples parrots are sumptuous and fringed. Daf- blush in fiery tones. Tomato canning is in fodils should be planted among daylilies, full swing, and I imagine the bees are mak- and at the New York Botanical Garden, ing the last of their honey from goldenrod that border is marked later with alliums, all and sedum. Migration begins south. The happy companions coexisting in a perfect birds can be seen in great masses sweeping world. the sky, as a chorus of frogs and peepers dies down to a whisper. The garden shim- mers blue with asters and begins its ragtag descent, and the gardener is busy planting bulbs, clearing debris and moving shrubs or digging in new ones. Bulb planting is really all about pre- paring for spring, and this fall I will be planting alliums. After the tulips have fad- ed, the alliums dramatically dot the garden in May with their beautiful spherical heads made up of tens and tens of star flowers. Alliums are part of the onion family, and as long as you have free-draining soil in full sun, they will provide bright color and decorative interest throughout the garden- ing year. They dry perfectly and are a great ornament in the border or in a vase. Plant the alliums in drifts, as the wind may scatter them, or in curvilinear lines snaking through the garden. They look great with the annual grass Stipa tenius- simia or poking out between the fresh clumps of perennial flowers to come, mix- ing well with Mediterranean plants like lavender, artemisia and sage. Allium christophii are huge with glob- ular heads made up of metallic lilac purple stars; Allium atropurpureum is the darkest of all, being dense black purple on three- foot stems; Allium hollandicum ‘purple sensation’ is the best known and I can’t have enough of them, three feet tall with rich purple heads; Allium karataviense are shorter with pinky beige flowers the size of tennis balls; Allium sphaerocephalon come later on tall lean stems that carry wine-red slightly tipped balls that can enhance a wild planting scheme. Plant at least 100 with three or five together in drifts. Last year in March, I attended David Culp’s Galanthus Gala in Downingtown, PA. It seems that some people are simply mad for their snowdrops. That is, of course, because they appear first on the scene be- ginning in late February and early March. Despite the ferocious cold weather, snow- drops appear delicate with unusual green markings. There are many rare jewels in this family to collect, but I favor Galanthus nirvalis, which self-sows, and G. elwesii, which happens to be the least expensive. Plant them beneath deciduous shrubs and around trees in part sun or shade. When they arrive by post, plant them immedi- ately, as they do not fare well otherwise. October 2018 The Island Current Page Seventeen

Photos by MATT PANZA Between the bad weather following Labor Day and the rain expected from the rem- nants of Hurricane Florence, the skies were clear for OLA/St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church’s annual outdoor mass on Sept. 15. Led by Fr. Knapp, Fr. Augustus and Dea- con Mueller, congregants joined the choir to sing praises and thanks for a beautiful service.

Organization News be on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Post. The cost is S40. The menu will Continued from page 11 include several German specials, including Call Alex at 347-834-6466 for more infor- a roasted pig. Sign up at the Post. mation and for pickup or trips. We had a wonderful Bronx County Patty Attis visitation on Sept. 12, which included a stop at the Post from Gary Schacher our City Island Republicans new Department Commander. Also join- ing the visitation was statewide Auxiliary We all need to get out and support Marc President Marie Mock and James Coates, Molinaro for governor and Keith Wofford who is state SAL Detachment Commander. for attorney general. They both have a For the first time, rounding out the Legion decent shot at winning. Family were Bob Wallace and his wife, The annual Bronx Republican dinner has Terri. The day included a visit to the new been moved to next year in order to focus on 911 Call Center (PSAC II), specifically to the 2018 election. showcase the latest technology, as Com- Our next meeting will be held on Tues- mander Schacher retired from the NYSP IT day, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Post. Department. Fred Ramftl Jr. We also traveled to the Bicentennial Veteran’s Park, Winged Victory in Pelham Bay Bark and finally to the City Island Nautical Museum. The day ended with a wonderful dinner at the Morris Yacht Club. Thanks to all who helped prepare for the dinner and accompany the dignitar- ies around the Bronx. A special thanks to members of Post 253 who provided the American Legion Post #156 color guard for the evening. And finally, thanks to Post Bronx The next meeting will be Sunday, Oct. County Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Salerno, 7, at noon. Dues ($55) can be dropped off who presented the POW/MIA Rose to at the Post. Please put them in an envelope President Mock at the end of the county with your name on it for us to properly pro- visitation dinner. cess your membership. All retired flags should be dropped off We have space for your next party. We at the Post in the mailbox by the flagpole. can accommodate up to 80 people. Members Just a reminder. Please place your cigarette receive a discount on all hall rentals. Call butts in the posted cans to help keep the Joe Goonan at 917-825-9576. Post clean. Remember to play the Queen of Hearts Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary and game each week. The drawing is held at 7 Sons of the American Legion for all their p.m. on Saturday night. The jackpot grows help. Unfortunately, we cannot do it all each week until someone hits. The game is ourselves anymore. open to all. Proceeds from the game helped We are always in need of new members. fund projects around the Post. The Post pays the dues of members who The weekend of Oct. 5, 6 and 7 will be are on active duty. Younger people are nec- the annual Post Pumpkin Sale from 10 a.m. essary for the continuation of the Post. to 6 p.m. The Legion Auxiliary will also be Thank you to the entire City Island com- hosting a bake sale throughout the weekend. munity for all your support over the past 99 Please come out and support the Legion years. family. Peter C. Del-Debbio The SAL’s third annual Octoberfest will Page Eighteen The Island Current October 2018

servation Fund, an organization formed to graduated from Queens College, where he encouraged his young family members in promote the conservation of our natural majored in education. He taught elemen- their talents and interests, listening to and resources. For 40 years, Wesley was at the tary school for a time but eventually joined supporting them whenever they needed The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon noti- helm of Consolidated Yachts on east Pilot his family’s antique business in Manhattan, him. fication by a member of the deceased’s immediate family. Street before he turned the yard over to his Midtown Antiques, which was founded 60 Fred Buelow is survived by his chil- Call 718-885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464, including your telephone number. son, Wes Rodstrom Jr., and Mike Piparo in years ago by his father and uncle. dren, Ron, Annette, Heidi, Alicia, Pietra June 1999 and retired to Florida with his In 1969, Mort married Violet Papier and Paul; five grandchildren, Natalie, Nick, wife, Janet. and they lived first in Flushing, Queens, Maddy, Dante, and Charlie; his brother- Wesley is predeceased by his parents, and later in Woodmere, Long Island. They in-law, Bobby; his niece and nephew, Hal all his brothers and sisters, his wife and moved to City Island in 2002, and brought and Sue; and his dog, Sophie. A memo- his son Geoffrey C. Rodstrom (2008); he Midtown Antiques with them, first at 310 rial service was held on May 19, 2018, at is survived by sons Wesley L. Rodstrom City Island Avenue on the corner of Ford- the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Jr. and Steven W. Rodstrom; Wesley Jr.’s ham Street and later at 278 City Island Alto. Donations can be made in his name longtime companion, Krista King, five Avenue on the corner of Hawkins. Mort to ACLU.org or UUCPA (www.uucpa.org/ grandchildren, Geoffrey C. Rodstrom Jr., served Temple Beth-El in various capaci- connection/donate). Paul R. Rodstrom, Erik L. Rodstrom, Lind- ties, on the board of directors and as presi- sey K. Hutchins, and Kevin W. Rodstrom dent. and five great grandchildren. Violet passed away on Sept. 16, 2012, The year 2018 marks the 60th year of after a long series of illnesses. Mort is sur- Photo by KRISTA KING Rodstrom ownership of the Consolidated vived by his brother, Stephen Ellis, and his Wesley Lawrence Rodstrom Yard making it the longest running yacht wife, Myra, of Bellmore, Long Island; their Sr. yard on City Island owned by one family, children, Mark Ellis and Robin Weisman, Longtime City Island yacht yard owner not counting the years when the Rodstrom and five great nieces and nephews, who and yachtsman Wesley Lawrence Rod- Yard was at the City Island Yacht Club. loved their “Uncle Mortie.” strom passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23, Wesley L. Rodstrom Sr. will be interred Mort was buried in Beth Moses Cem- 2018, at his home in Port St. Lucie, FL. He at Pelham Cemetery. etery in West Babylon, NY, but as his was 90. Historical Note: Consolidated Yachts brother put it: “Mort was the star of our Son of the noted sea captain Charles has been the oldest continually operating family and now he is dancing with the Rodstrom and Cora Waterhouse Rodstrom, shipyard on City Island, first established as stars!” Wesley was a true clam digger, born on a shipyard by David Carll back in the early City Island on March 27, 1928, the young- 1860s. Carll bought the property and rail- Douglas Geoffrey Hearle est of nine brothers and sisters. He grew way from the Horton estate after the estate Douglas Hearle, who grew up on City up in the family house at Fordham Street had a railway built for servicing local oys- Island, passed away in Pelham, NY, at the and Fordham Place and later at 196 Horton ter boats in the late 1850s. Samuel S. Hart age of 85, on Aug. 29, 2018. Street. operated a repair business at the railway Doug was born on April 7, 1933, to Wesley attended P.S. 17 and Colum- that he passed on to Carll about 1860. The Douglas G. and Regina Irene (Booth) bus High School before graduating from Carll shipyard operated on City Island Hearle, both of whom were clam diggers SUNY Maritime at Fort Schuyler in the until the summer of 1886, when it was sold with extensive families on the Island. Doug late 1940s. In 1948 he married his teen- to shipbuilder Henry Piepgras, who in turn spent his infancy on Earley Street, his tod- age sweetheart, Janet Schmidt, of Buckley operated the yard until the late spring of dler years on Fordham Street and his teens Street. 1900, when it was bought by Robert Jacob. on Centre Street. (His letter in the April Following in the family tradition, Wes- Robert Jacob and later Robert Jacob Jr. issue of The Current included some lively ley was drawn to the marine industry, and owned the yard until it was sold in 1945 anecdotes about his childhood here.) Doug in the early 1950s, he and his brother Frank at the end of World War II to Consolidated attended kindergarten at P.S. 17 but was established the Rodstrom Boat Yard on the Shipbuilding, which moved its operation transferred to St. Mary, Star of the Sea. He west side of Pilot Street at the City Island from the Harlem River at Morris Heights. went on to graduate from Cardinal Hayes Yacht Club. Like all the Rodstrom men, Consolidated continued in operation until High School and then Iona College, from Wesley was a consummate yachtsman and 1958, after the last 100-foot plus vessel which he later earned an MBA. He served shipwright, well versed in handling a yacht was built and launched on City Island—the in the United States Navy on a destroyer whether it was on the water or in a boat- 144-foot minehunter U.S.S. Bittern MHc Fred Karl Buelow for two years, assigned to anti-submarine yard, and he soon garnered a very favorable 43. It was at this time that the yard was Fred Karl Buelow, who grew up on patrol in the North Atlantic and Arctic reputation on the Island and in the industry. bought by the Rodstroms. As a profes- City Island, passed away peacefully on Circle. In 1959 Wesley, Frank and a syndi- sional skipper Capt. Charles Rodstrom April 22, 2018, at the age of 83 in Palo Doug’s father was a mounted officer cate that included Seward DeHart, Richard was closely involved with the Robert Jacob Alto, CA. with the New York Police Department, and Voepel and Dr. Justin Callahan expanded Shipyard as early as 1902 and through the He was born Aug. 14, 1934, in New many of his relatives were also police offi- the Rodstrom yard and bought Consoli- 1930s, overseeing the service, overhauling York to German immigrants Mary T. cers, but he charted a course of his own. He dated at the east end of Pilot Street. Wes- and commissioning of many famous and and Frederick P. Buelow and grew up on took the NYPD exam, but while he awaited ley immediately began work on painting prominent yachts. Rochelle Street on City Island. He gradu- the results, he was offered a job as a cub shops, sheds and offices, adding new slips ated from P.S. 17 in January 1948 and reporter for The Journal-American, at that and generally cleaning up the yard. The attended the Bronx High School of Science time the flagship Hearst paper in the coun- Rodstroms operated both yards for a short and City College New York. He was active try. He became a leading crime and current time before opting out of the City Island with the City Island chapter of the DeMo- events reporter, but a labor strike led to Yacht Club location. For three years they lay attaining the highest rank of Master the paper’s closing in 1962. Doug then operated under the name Rodstrom Ship- Councilor. entered the field of public relations, first yard before reverting back to Consolidated In 1956 Fred married Janet Redlus, at Borden’s and then at Hill & Knowlton, Yachts, Inc. Although it was no longer a whom he had met at Bronx Science, and the largest public relations company in the yacht building yard, Consolidated did a they moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, where world. He began as an account executive number of major restorations, rebuilds and they started their family of six children. In and rose to the position of vice chairman, overhauls on large yachts that furthered its 1966 they moved to Los Altos, CA. specializing in international affairs and cri- reputation. Fred Buelow began his career at IBM sis management. In 1986 he established his As the owner and operator of Consoli- and then went on to work in many Silicon own firm, Douglas G. Hearle and Associ- dated, Wesley was known not only as an Valley start-ups; He was one of the found- ates, which he ran with his wife, Mary. His expert shipwright but also as a good busi- ers of Amdahl Corp, president of Micro- international experience included under- nessman, and he influenced several local technology and chairman of the board of cover work for the CIA, which provided marine concerns in the way they operated. Storage Technology. He also worked at material for his semi-autobiographical He was an avid yachtsman and was for a AIDA, Teradyne and HAL Computer. Fred novel, “Outsource” (2014). time a member of the Larchmont Yacht loved his work and was always delighted Doug especially loved teaching and was Club, a past commodore of the Saints by new technology and the next exciting a consummate story teller and communica- and Sinners Yacht Club and, since 1953, Photo by SANDY TORRES venture. He especially enjoyed econom- tor. He volunteered many hours as a docent a member of the Storm Trysail Club. Wes ics and creating constructive charts and at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, for enjoyed both sailing and power boating, Morton Ellis graphs. He also loved reading and espe- which he did extensive research and sub- and for many years he owned Downwind Morton Ellis, a resident of City Island cially appreciated a good science fiction sequent lectures on “The Invisible Irish,” a C&C 32, Sea Turtle, a 42-foot Grand since 2002, passed away of unknown novel the women who were forced out of Ireland Banks trawler, Dolphin, a 42-foot ocean causes on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. He was Fred was a member and president of by the famine and who came to the United motor yacht and finally Migrant, a 31-foot 73. the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship States as servants to wealthy American Tiara power boat, named after the 222- He was last seen dancing in Hawkins in Poughkeepsie from 1956 to 1966, and families and later became the nurses and foot schooner for which his father, Capt. Park on the previous weekend, in spite of after moving to the Palo Alto was president teachers of the next generation. Charles Rodstrom, was the professional the great heat, and as usual he delighted and later treasurer of the Palo Also UU Doug Hearle served as president of the captain. Islanders with his enthusiastic response to Church until 2018. Fred was very generous Danny Fund, a Pelham charity for the fami- In addition, Wesley was a longtime the music. and philanthropic, supporting social justice lies of seriously ill children. He also served member of the Orienta Beach Club of Mort was born on June 14, 1945, and and family causes throughout his entire life for many years on the board of the Roper Mamaroneck, and in 1977 he became a grew up in Woodhaven on Long Island. through the church and many other com- Center in Connecticut, two terms on the founding member of the Campfire Con- He attended Van Buren High School and munity organizations. Fred appreciated and school board of Pelham and two terms on Continued on page 19 October 2018 The Island Current Page Nineteen

Despite his many professional suc- Obituaries cesses and accomplishments, Doug was, Continued from page 18 first and foremost, most proud of his the board of the College of New Rochelle. family. The triumph of his life was his He taught for several years at Iona College, 61-year marriage to Mary, who stood by him through thick and thin. They lived in the College of New Rochelle and Fordham ______University. Pelham for more than 52 years and raised Relax, Rejuvenate, Rebirth & Reflexology: A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH IN In 2017, Doug received the Marquis three sons, who survive him: Douglas, Take charge of your health! For sessions SCHOOL: A new school year brings oppor- Who’s Who Achievement Award in rec- Chris (Kelly), and Matthew (Donna). He Reflex4feet.org or call us at 347-637-7857. tunities and challenges. 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If you’re running in the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 4, please call Judy Rauh at 718-885-2079. Happy Anniversary to Karen and Rob- ert, Judy and Gerry and Dottie and Phil. Happy birthday, Maryann, Robert and Roseanne’s dad, Robert. Our family is Information for the Talebearer must be received in growing. With love from City Island to writing no later than the 15th of the month except July and December. Mail to The Island Current, P.O. Haslett. Family and friends enjoyed a Box 6, City Island, NY 10464; include your name and beautiful day at Gerry and Roseanne’s telephone number. wedding on Aug. 25. Congratulations to a beautiful couple.

Photo by DONNA McGOWAN A special message of gratitude and love On Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, an enthusiastic group of City Islanders ignored the goes out to our indomitable art editor, raindrops at Ambrosini Field to participate in the second annual memorial softball Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, who dealt tournament in memory of Islanders Dan Barry and Robert Vivola. The event, which with hurricane winds, storm surges and doubled as a fundraiser for the City Island Little League (CILL), was organized by electric outages in North Carolina to bring Paul Saulnier and Timmy Byrnes, as well as other members of the community who you this issue of The Island Current. assisted with donations, raffle ticket sales, catering, and more. The event featured Wishing our neighbors, friends and multiple rounds of games, with the Red Team winning the overall tournament. Both young men shared a deep love of baseball, the community and the CILL. Despite the readers a very happy and safe Halloween. bad weather, it was a great day for family, friends, and neighbors to come together Looking forward to seeing you at the for a cause so dear to Rob and Dan. parade. BOO! Maria Swieciki bers from their bridal party on City League. The event also paid tribute to Island in September. deceased Islanders Robert Vivolo and Happy retirement to Buckley Street Dan Barry, who shared a deep love for residents Bill and Chris Stuttig. Bill is baseball, our community and the City Photo by KAREN NANI retiring from a 40-year career in journal- Island Little League. Roger and Leah Nani celebrated their fifth anniversary on Sept. 7, 2018. ism, including The Island Current, and The Swieciki and Iovieno families his wife, Chris, is retiring from a long wish Maria and Bob Swieciki congratula- Happy birthday to our sports enthusi- career in the financial industry. Enjoy tions on their 33rd wedding anniversary ast grandson, Joseph, who turns 10 years playing golf! on Oct. 12. Enjoy! old on Oct. 24, with lots of love from Birthday greetings on Oct. 29 sent Happy birthday on Oct. 22 to clam Grandma and Grandpa Penny. across the miles to former Carroll Street digger Mark Nani, who turns 32, with Best wishes for continued happiness to resident Sunjay Sebastian. Your friends love from your family and friends. Cait and Richie O’Dwyer, who are cele- and former classmates send you love and Happy seventh birthday on Oct. 12 brating their second wedding anniversary hugs on your 32nd birthday. to Waverly and Thora Treiber, with love on Oct. 7. On Sept. 8, a group of City Islanders from Grandma Marsha. Belated fifth-anniversary wishes to spent the day at Ambrosini Field taking Happy October anniversaries to Judy clam digger Roger Nani and his wife, part in a softball tournament that doubled and Mike Rauh, John and Linda Wright Leah, who celebrated with several mem- as a fundraiser for the City Island Little and Mike and Roseann Bunyan. BUDDY’S HARDWARE & MARINE

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