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By DAVID CRUZ and when crews for both projects the Jerome Gun Hill Business trucks, reducing the already JONATHAN CUSTODIO each running on opposite ends Improvement District, getting limited number of spots. Bainbridge Avenue in Nor- of Bainbridge Avenue--will be around will pose some major The project is overseen wood faces dual projects at its on the road. Between parents issues for the community. by the New York City Depart- roads, which could spell traffic dropping off children at the Bainbridge Avenue and ment of Design & Construction headaches for the hundreds of neighborhood schools begin- East Gun Hill Road serves as (DDC). It began in 2016 as a way drivers that navigate the busy ning the first day of school on a major nexus of activity, with to upgrade pipes connecting to artery following the unofficial Sept. 5, employees or visitors buses, cars, and ambulances the Croton Water Filtration end of summer. of Montefiore Health System cutting through. Parking spots Plant, which reentered service The problems will likely come and North Central Bronx Hos- have also been occupied by in 2015. pg 22 during the morning rush, pital, and shopping activity at the operating crews and their (continued on page 23) 2 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News OPINION Vol. 31, No. 17 Vol. 27, No. 10 NorwoodVol. News 27, No.is published 10 bi-weekly on Thursdays by “The Great Equalizer”: Jury Duty with Mayor Bill de Blasio MosholuNorwood Preservation News Corporationis published (MPC) Norwood3400 Reservoir News isOval published East bi-weekly on Thursdays by By DAVID CRUZ There was a pleasant tone through- selection process that is jury duty. bi-weeklyBronx, New on ThursdaysYork 10467 by MosholuPhone: Preservation 718 324 4998Corporation out de Blasio’s visit. 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problems, this is true. But he is goals of 70 years ago. At that time, into his second term. Consider- a New York City high school di- ,ETTERS 4O 4HE %DITOR ing that he campaigned as a pro- ploma guaranteed literacy and gressive, he should have been ex- numeracy. High school grads pected to do more than continue could speak, read, write English NYCHA Tenants Woes older than the Bailey Houses, his predecessors’ policies. fluently, knew all math computa- David Cruz’ excellent August which were built in 1972. Plenty Richard Warren tions, were proficiently skilled to 2-29 article on the NYCHA Bailey of other older buildings which Van Cortlandt Village be gainfully employed. Houses refers to how the condi- are properly maintained are quite Right now, too many New York tions these tenants live in affects livable. Now I’m old enough to Return Rigorous Instruction City high school grads must go to their mental health. But when remember when NYCHA apart- We both attended Bronx Science remedial reading classes in our Tiesha Jones faces “toilet stop- ments were also quite livable. in the early ‘60s. Test prep classes? community colleges to become pages, leaks, and so forth, your This deterioration is a result of Never knew they existed. Our test qualified to enroll. Remedial read- elevator not working,” I’d say her long-time neglect. prep? Parents stressing educa- ing for high school graduates? depression is evidence of her san- The lead paint scandal is an- tion’s importance; elementary There’s the problem, Mr. ity. Only someone insane or really other example of this. Lead paint and junior high schools teaching Mayor! Worthless diplomas, stu- high on drugs would be happy un- use was banned from housing in per recognized standards. dents cheated of meaningful edu- der those circumstances. 1978. Many people have moved out Mayor Bill de Blasio wants more cation. Time to require all schools I’m fortunate to have afford- of NYCHA apartments since then. individuals attending specialized to actually educate children; stop able housing in the Amalgamated Certainly this presented numer- high schools; he should heed the promoting illiterates; ensure that Housing Cooperative. When re- ous opportunities to eliminate the late Senator Brian Moynihan’s ALL public schools function. pairs are needed, they are done lead paint while the apartments warnings regarding the dumb- Bill and Anne Cohen within days, not years. Emergency were empty. ing down of America. The Mayor Van Cortlandt Village repairs are done immediately. As for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s should return New York City pub- My building is about 20 years assertion that he inherited these lic schools to the standards and
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The September Primary is right political season is how important between President Donald Trump So, on Sept. 13, take an hour be- around the corner, and that means you are. Let’s face it—without you, and rival Hillary Clinton, the turn- fore or after work to go out and vote crunch time for anyone on the bal- a lawmaker cannot ascend to pub- out was poor. in your local election. And come lot vying to keep or secure public lic office. That happens at your lo- We have to do better, otherwise there prepared. Take a half hour to office. cal polling site. Whether darkening we could be left with do-nothing pore over the positions of those who You will see volunteers handing a circle, checking a box, punching politicians who want the title and are running for office. The New out literature of smiley politicos at- a button, or pulling a lever, voting none of the responsibilities. In York City Board of Elections has a tempting to get you on their side. is a practice that involves you and some parts of the Bronx that prac- breakdown of the candidates and They’ll appear at festivals, street you alone. It’s also a practice barely tice remains so, and you, the con- where they stand issues, though as corners, or your social media feed. shared around the world. We should stituent, suffer. Don’t expect that of press time that booklet is yet to They will do everything they can to consider ourselves lucky. do-nothing politician to get back be uploaded. get you to vote. But if recent history has taught to you, hold regular office hours to If you don’t know where to vote, But as the years go on, drawing us anything it’s that registered vot- fix that quality of life grievance or but are registered, the New York voters to the polls has become a ers across the Bronx will still stay even speak on your behalf. Expect City Board of Elections has this tough sell. Apathy mixed with busy home, despite pleas from some poli- an automated message and a hope website that can point you in the schedules and bad experience at ticians to exercise their vote. Bronx that they’ll get back to you. That’s right direction: https://nyc.pollsite- prior elections are enough to keep voters barely made noise during unacceptable. locator.com/search. the regular public from perform- the presidential election, tying Remember, politicians care The power of voting appears to ing a civic duty that’s been fought with Brooklyn with 58 percent of about you more if you vote and pay have been lost in the last few years. for and sacrificed by our nation’s registered voters going to the polls, attention. In some sense, govern- The outlook on this civic act is lost, military, not to mention Women’s according to the New York City ments should fear their constitu- guided largely by shenanigans hap- Suffrage. Board of Elections’ annual report ents because it’s the constituents pening in Washington, D.C. Still, What gets lost throughout the for 2016. For a highly contested race who have the power to give voting a chance.
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By MARTIKA ORNELLA with balconies on every floor the building, Hill told the Nor- the buildings while rendering rent residents. “All the folks Community Board 7 plans and a roof deck. wood News, “That part seems any side window useless. that live here are not gonna be to discuss the proposed 11- The mixed-use property out of character.” “The sur- “If it’s gonna be that tall, able to afford that,” Kelly said. story building in Bedford will look somewhat out of rounding buildings probably it’ll take the sun away,” Bed- “They said the Bronx is the Park at its next Land Use, Zon- place on the boulevard, with go up to about eight [stories], ford Park resident Jose Mad- new Manhattan,” she added. ing and Housing Committee adjacent buildings averaging so now you’re going up higher era said. Madera lives on Villa “There’s no way this is for meeting on Sept. 4. a mere maximum five stories than the adjacent buildings,” Avenue, adjacent to the west- people of color. I doubt they’ll Fresh renderings of the in height. she said. ern facade of the projected be able to afford it.” apartment residence coming The irregularity of the Hill also questioned the site. The property, blocks from to Bedford Park Boulevard planned building’s height building’s plan to take advan- Nestled between a laundro- Lehman College and near were recently released. Im- isn’t lost on Jean Hill, the new- tage of the city’s zero-lot line mat and a barber shop on Bed- public transportation, will in- ages of the future site of 33 ly-minted chair of Community designation, which allows new ford Park Boulevard, a vacant clude amenities like built-in Bedford Park Blvd. show a Board 7, which covers Bedford buildings to almost abut al- lot overrun with tall grass air conditioners in each apart- narrow 11-story residential Park and Norwood. ready existing buildings, leav- and graffiti will soon house ment, a laundry room, a bike and commercial building, Referring to the height of ing just a few inches between the lofty building. “How’s that room, and storage space. gonna fit?” said another Bed- Kelly’s friend and fellow ford Park resident, who only Bedford Park resident Nory went by Kelly. “There’s no joked, “Starbucks! That’s space here for something like what’s coming next.” When that.” asked what she’d prefer to see According to permit fil- instead of the towering build- ings, the vacant lot is cur- ing, Nory suggested a commu- rently about 2,400 square feet, nity garden. with each apartment sized at “It would be nice to have 800 square feet. There will be a garden here,” Nory said. “If 19 residential units, but no there was a community gar- word yet on whether they will den here, it would help break be rentals or condos. the unhealthy cycle of eat- For Kelly, it doesn’t mat- ing with young people in the ter what type of residences area.” will be in the new building. A person with a phone She doesn’t believe they’re number listed as the permit meant for Bedford Park’s cur- contact was unreachable.
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By DAVID CRUZ That angered elected officials North Central Bronx Hospital such as Councilman Fernando Ca- (NCBH) has found its new CEO in brera, who was in attendance at the one of its own, a week after offi- Aug. 21 town hall briefing. Cabrera cials with NYC Health + Hospitals had worried Mastromano would initially snubbed her for the post. have prioritized Jacobi’s needs Cristina Contreras has been over NCBH. The practice, Cabrera kicked upstairs to run the hospi- said, has been done before when Ja- tal after service as the city-funded cobi and NCBH fell under the same hospital’s chief operating offi- network up until 2016. cer. Contreras succeeds outgoing While making no accusations, NCBH head Maureen Pode, who Cabrera pointed to three promo- announced her retirement. tions of other hospital employees “We are lucky to have Cristina who were white. Contreras was Contreras take on this new senior born in the Dominican Republic. administrative post,” said NYC “And then the only time that they Health + Hospitals President and mentioned one person of color it CEO Mitchell Katz, MD, in a state- was with Cristina, and they just ment. “Her leadership and commit- said, ‘You’re doing a good job.’ I ment to the hospital staff, patients, mean, are you serious?” said Ca- and the community are essential as brera. we continue to focus on strength- Contreras’ rise comes amid the ening the vital role NYC Health + hospital system’s current financial Hospitals/North Central Bronx woes. Estimates show the hospital plays in this community.” network will be $1.8 billion in the In a statement, Contreras said red by 2020. she is so “pleased to have been Assemblywoman Nathalia Fer- tapped for this important leader- nandez, had originally questioned ship role and have the opportunity the logic behind one person man- to continue working with the staff, aging two enormous hospitals. “I patients, and the North Bronx com- said, ‘That’s great. I know [Mastro- munity that I love.” Contreras has mano] does a great job managing been a visible figure in Norwood. Jacobi, but to do two hospitals is She also serves as a member of too much for just one person.” Community Board 7. Fernandez recalled staffers The news is an about-face by staring at each other in disbelief NYC Health + Hospitals, which ini- over Contreras’ promotion snub. tially announced at an employee “Nearly everybody in the room was town hall a “restructuring” of like, ‘Why not just promote Cris- high-level management, with the tina?’ Like, ‘Why you looking for current CEO, Christopher Mastro- new people to come into a commu- mano, of NCBH’s sister hospital, nity they don’t know, to come into a NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, hospital that they don’t know, when initially slated to manage both hos- you have somebody here?’” pitals.
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By DAVID CRUZ the U.S. Constitution, said senting Norwood. “You on their behalf before the munity board and they A regulatory body em- the proposal will allow need continuity.” community boards,” read never get appointed and paneled to update the board members a maxi- That sentiment is the letter to the commis- we’re looking at ways at city’s written policies mum of four consecu- shared by Bronx Borough sion. which to correct some of looks to impose term lim- tive two-year terms. Cur- President Ruben Diaz Jr. Community boards that. It is one of the rea- its on community board rently there are no term who, along with three serve as ad hoc city agen- sons we are looking at members, a rule that will limits. Members would other borough presidents, cies where community is- term limit,” Una Clarke, likely be on the ballot for have to reapply one year penned a letter, calling sues are brought forward a commissioner on the a vote in the November after they are no longer the proposals “hasty.” and discussed. Boards of- commission and former general election. on the board, under the “To impose term limits ten issue advisory recom- Brooklyn councilwoman, The City Charter Re- proposal. on these members serves mendations that help in- said at a forum organized vision Commission, “I wouldn’t say I could only to further empower fluence decision making by the Center for Com- charged with updating agree with that,” said real estate developers and at City Hall. munity & Ethnic Media the New York City Char- Jean Hill, chair of Com- the lobbyists and techni- The commission did and the Mayor’s Office on ter, a document akin to munity Board 7, repre- cal advisors who appear not change the process Aug. 16. “As the commu- over getting on the board, nity changes, it is more which involves the bor- likely to get somebody ough president appoint- that is a new resident to ing half the members of be a part of the process.” the board and the other The commission, cre- half appointed by the ated by Mayor Bill de number of Council Mem- Blasio in April, has con- bers whose districts over- vened hearings to deter- lap with the board. The mine a number of poli- decision, if passed, will cies that need updating. be effective April 1, 2019. They held two hearings Offices of borough in the Bronx, obtaining presidents will also have testimony from the public to draft a yearly report over a variety of issues, outlining recruitment including participatory methods, names of board budgeting and campaign members, and the criteria finance. in the selection process. The commission is ex- Community boards have pected to file their ballot long been criticized for proposals with the City the its lifetime member- Clerk’s Office by Sept. 7, ship policy, which can sty- which will be followed by mie any fresh approaches a public awareness cam- to solving issues. paign. “They would apply ev- Election Day is Nov. 6. ery time to be on the com-
File photo TERMS LIMITS ON community board members could take effect next year. Here, a Community Board 7 Parks Committee meets in May this year. Stop Work Orders Issued at 2 of 4 New Norwood Projects 8 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News Pols: Elevator Needs at Mosholu Pkwy. Station
By DAVID CRUZ runs between the Mosholu Parkway A petitioning campaign is under and Bedford Park Boulevard stations. way in Norwood aimed at putting pres- The station also abuts the Jerome-Gun sure on the Metropolitan Transporta- Hill Business Improvement District, tion Authority to prioritize the instal- Norwood’s main shopping corridor. lation of a much-needed elevator at the The BID’s executive director, Jennifer Mosholu Parkway No. 4 train station. Tausig, said elevator access for the dis- The effort is noticeably led by Eric abled is critical to the “survival of the Dinowitz, District Leader for the area’s commercial corridor.” 81st Assembly District who’s expressed Petitions are expected to be dis- interest in running for the City Coun- tributed throughout the community cil seat currently held by Norwood meetings leading up to the MTA Board Councilman Andrew Cohen. Cohen, meeting. Organizers said there is no whose district overlaps with the train set number of petitions they intend to station, was not there. gather. “We know that more than 10 percent Petitioning had previously helped Photo by Miriam Quinones of the population here has a disability, sway the MTA to prioritize certain ERIC DINOWITZ, (AT MIC) Male District Leader for the 81st Assembly District, cover- so you could figure it’s over a thou- stations over others. It worked for the ing a portion of Norwood, speaks at the news conference. The area where the station sand people who would be able to use rests falls within the 80th Assembly District. East 149th Street/Grand Concourse this train station but are unable to,” 2, 4, 5 line, according to Julio Munoz, said Dinowitz, flanked by elected offi- in the Bronx—the Bedford Park Bou- “I shouldn’t have to take a bus to a president of the South Bronx Commu- cials including Senator Jamaal Bailey, levard station at the B/D line, the Gun train, to then get off at a different sta- nity Congress, in a report by the Bronx Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez Hill Road station on the 2 line and the tion, to get off at a different station to Times Reporter. and Dinowitz’s father, Assemblyman East 149th Street/Grand Concourse 2, take a bus or another bus just to get to Noble efforts aside, the campaign Jeff Dinowitz. The younger Dinowitz 4, and 5 lines—are among the Bronx my destination.” cast a spotlight on the younger Dinow- works as a special education teacher stations already included in the 2015- “What if you’re temporarily dis- itz, whose ambitions to run for office for mentally and physically disabled 2019 capital budget plan. abled? Let’s say you’re a student at became closer to reality after forming students and considers himself a dis- With the majority of the system DeWitt Clinton [High School] and you a campaign committee to consider a ability advocate. built well before the 1990 Americans sprain your ankle? It makes it more run. Much of the urgency lies in a sched- with Disabilities Act was enacted, the uled meeting by the MTA, where its MTA’s system is virtually unusable 23-member board will convene Sept. 26 by thousands of New Yorkers who get to discuss elevator installations at five around using a wheelchair, other as- more subway stations across the sys- sistive device, or Access-a-Ride. So far, tem. The move was made possible af- 23 percent of the system’s 472 stations ter the board approved the allocation are wheelchair accessible. of another $200 million for elevators to Relief for an elevator can’t come its 2015-2019 capital budget. The MTA soon enough for Michael Elliott, a 42- hasn’t decided which stations will re- year Norwood resident. Elliott gets ceive an upgrade. around using a cane, avoiding the Dinowitz has teamed up with Com- Mosholu Parkway station’s four-flight munity Board 7 chair Jean Hill to staircase whenever he can. lobby for a Mosholu Parkway station “It’s like climbing Mt. Everest,” elevator. “That flight of stairs has be- said Elliott, who climbed the steps six come daunting for someone like me,” months ago with great pain, all to at- said Hill, who’s also president of the tend a New York Yankees game. “But I nearby Tracey Towers Tenants Asso- had to take one step at a time. I told my Photo by Miriam Quinones ciation. “It has become imperative to friend, ‘You gotta wait. This is the first A BRONX RESIDENT signs a petition in support of a proposal to bring elevator ac- have an elevator here.” and last time I go.’” cess to the Mosholu Parkway No. 4 train station. Hill later mentioned that a request The game was part of a series. El- for an elevator has long been made. liott avoided the other two games. difficult to get to school,” said Bailey. “Whatever my future is I’m gonna In a statement, Shams Tarek, a With only a quarter of the system DeWitt Clinton High School is near the get there because I’m doing the right spokesman for the MTA, said Andy By- wheelchair accessible, navigating Mosholu Parkway station. thing and fighting for the people who ford, MTA president, “has made acces- around the city becomes a journey The MTA factors station usage and need the most help,” said Dinowitz. sibility in the subway system one of his complete with transfers, extra min- proximity to so-called activity centers Not too far away was Daniel Pader- top four priorities since he took office utes and aggravation mainly for the to determine whether a station would nacht, already a candidate for the 11th this January.” disabled. receive an elevator. Mosholu Parkway Council District. Padernacht stood be- The MTA’s move to fast track more “Many of my stations I wanted to serves as a nexus for travelers visiting hind advocates, observing. elevators across the system is part of go to had no elevator access or was Nor t h C e nt r a l B r on x Ho s pit a l a nd Mon - the Fast Forward Plan launched by completely out of my way,” said Dustin tefiore Health System, DeWitt Clinton Editor’s Note: For more informa- Byford. The MTA, under a federal Jones, a former Bronx resident and High School and Mosholu Montefiore tion on the campaign, residents can mandate stretching back to 1993, has board member for the Center for Inde- Community Association. Tracey Tow- email mosholu4trainelevator@gmail. been ordered to make all stations pendence of the Disabled, New York, ers is the largest Mitchell-Lama com- com. wheelchair-accessible. Three stations who gets around with his wheelchair. plex in the Bronx while Scott Towers August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News • 9 10 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News Candidates Forum Reminds Voters of Races Beyond 34th Senate District
By DAVID CRUZ federal government, which he says As the focus continues on the 34th has disinvested from the public hous- Senate District race between incum- ing authority. bent Sen. Jeff Klein and challenger Biaggi said a solution to fixing NY- Alessandra Biaggi, the Northwest CHA requires strength in numbers. Bronx Community & Clergy Coali- “It requires each and every one of us tion (NWBCCC) organized an issues- not only to participate but to come to based forum that saw Biaggi but also the table and to make sure that the candidates for the 33rd and 36th Sen- issues are heard. One voice is very ate District races. strong, but many voices allow these State Senators Gustavo Rivera things to rise up to the surface.” and Jamaal Bailey, representing the Turning to issues of education, 33rd and 36th Senate Districts re- the candidates agreed over more spectively, are on the ballot. Bailey school funding they believed is owed and Rivera, both Democrats, face a by the state through the Campaign September primary against respec- for Fiscal Equity. tive Republicans Steven Stern and “You have teachers in Castle Hill Nicole Torres of the 33rd Senate Dis- Photo by David Cruz that are coming in on the weekends trict, and Robert Diamond of the 36th ALESSANDRA BIAGGI (LEFT) answers a question at a candidates forum hosted by for free to teach things like coding Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition. Senate District. Biaggi and Klein because they can’t fund it during the face Antonio Vitiello of the 34th Sen- school year. Right now, we have an ate District. Bailey’s district covers rivals to present their platforms that sive agenda that focused on housing, unemployment that is very low, but Norwood, Bedford Park, Co-Op City, were favorable to NWBCCC without healthcare, business, transportation, we have a skills gap and that starts in Edenwald, Wakefield, and Mt. Vernon counterpoints present. It also allowed and education. While Biaggi stood as the classrooms,” said Biaggi. “So be- in neighboring Westchester County. Democrats to reemphasize their need a hardline reformist on housing is- ing able to actually compete not only Rivera represents Kingsbridge, Ford- to retake control of the State Legisla- sues, Rivera and Bailey stood cau- on a state level but on a national level ham, the West Bronx, and Van Nest. ture. Democrats control the Assem- tiously supportive on issues involv- and an international level really re- The Republican challengers were bly while the Republicans control the ing proposed bills lobbied by rent quires that we are fully funding our absent from the forum, as was Klein. Senate. reform groups. Among them was leg- public schools. Organizers spent a month trying to The candidates mostly approached islation to remove rent increases fol- Turning to issues on healthcare, get the candidates to accept the invi- solutions to issues on the same lowing Major Capital Improvements the candidates promoted universal tation. Their absence allowed their page, outlining a largely progres- (MCI) in rent stabilized apartment healthcare, a measure that’s been buildings. Bailey and Rivera support approved by the Assembly but voted the concept of the bill but were not down by the Senate. Rivera is the ready to fully support it until they author of the New York Health Act saw the bill’s language. bill, which would create a universal Rivera stood in favor or repealing healthcare system. the Urstadt Law, which gives control “It would cover everybody re- of a municipality’s rent stabilization gardless of your gender, regardless laws to the state instead of a munici- of your age, regardless of your im- pality. Rivera blamed the continua- migration status,” said Rivera. “For tion of the law on Senate Republicans any human being that resides here, who control the housing committee. if you get sick, we make sure you get “The people who have led the coverage.” [Senate] housing committee are folks While the event largely involved who have in some instances, liter- an echo chamber of progressive ally, more cows than people in their thoughts and ideas, with rounds of districts,” said Rivera. applause ringing throughout, Janice The issues also turned to the New Hackney, a registered nurse at Mon- York City Housing Authority (NY- tefiore, arrived with an open mind. Carry out Delivery Dine In CHA), particularly the issue of high A registered Independent who votes lead levels at the agency’s buildings. Democrat, Hackney was impressed The candidates heard from Tiesha by the candidates. (718) 798-4970 Jones, the tenant president of Bailey “Anytime there’s a candidate or 1818 E. Gun Hill Rd. Bronx, Houses who served as the inspiration campaign season candidates have a NY 10467 for a bill sponsored by Rivera dubbed tendency [to] speak and say what the We appreciate Dakota’s Law. The bill package would community wants to hear. The real Monday—Friday 10 am 11pm all business increase the age of lead testing for test will be after they get into office. Saturday 11 am—11pm Will they fulfill the promise?” asked from Norwood Sunday 12 pm—10pm children from age 6 to 18, mandates customers! HOURS insurers to cover lead testing screen- Hackney. “There has to be a monitor- ings, and create a reporting hotline ing system in place.” for lead exposure to doctors. Following the event, Hackney said Bailey blamed the issues on NY- she’ll vote for Biaggi, Rivera, and $10.00 Minimum CHA and its lack of attention on the Bailey. 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Photo by Miriam Quinones 52ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY Affairs Officer Crystal Reveron is revved up at National Night Out Against Crime, a countrywide event that promotes stronger bonds between communities and police departments. She shares her en- thusiasm with this child at Poe Park on Aug. 7. More pictures of this fun-filled event can be found on the Norwood News’ Facebook page.
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Photo by David Cruz EID AL ADHA once again saw scores of Bronx residents of the Muslim faith pray toward Mecca at Williamsbridge Oval Park. The holiday is considered the second most important of the Eid holidays, marking the end of Rama- dan. It’s capped with a bounty full of food and thankful- ness. While there we were also told that the long-await- ed Muslim center, at 206th Street and Rochambeau LOCATED IN BRONX, NY, EASY TO REACH BY METRO NORTH AND BRONX RIVER PARKWAY Avenue, will finally open in a few months.
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Bronx alongside his twin brother, Hosting a Basketball said his goal for the organization is to be a positive figure for youth. “When I was 10 years old I needed a Tournament in Memory mentor ...so that’s what we’re trying to do is guide them.” The two-day event on Aug. 18 Of a Lost Family and 19 hosted semi-finals and finals games along with a youth all-star By MARIYA MOSELEY “2006 was very rough for me and game. Eight of the best teams across the my family but through that I started During the event, eight college- East Coast battled it out on the court this foundation,” Gadiner said. bound Bronx high school seniors during the 13th annual Gardiner Gardiner, who grew up in the received $1,000 scholarships. Ad- Memorial Basketball Classic Tour- ditionally, more than 20 tablets and nament at St. James Park. 750 backpacks full of school supplies But this event isn’t just about were distributed. hooping. To the community, it’s Bryce Branch, 18, is a tournament about giving back while bringing volunteer who is one of this year’s together the youth for a series of ac- scholarship recipients. Branch, who Photo by Mariya Moseley tivities with scholarships and give- will head to Old Westbury College in BASKETBALL PLAYERS HOOP in the aways. the fall, described the tournament as Bronx during the 13th annual Gardiner The tournament is organized by “a family event” that he takes joy in Basketball Tournament. non-profit organization Gardiner being a part of. Foundation, which teamed up with Despite the rain on Sunday, the watch,” James said. Manhattan law firm Gersowitz Libo free event was packed with hundreds Sherri Gardiner, co-founder of the and Korek. Dexter Gardiner, founder of community members with music, organization, said the group’s motto of the Gardiner Foundation, created raffles and food. is to be “our brother’s keeper.” the organization after losing several Hopli James, a Bronx resident “It is a tragedy when we see our family members more than a decade Photo by Mariya Moseley originally from Jamaica, attended young people going down the wrong ago. One of those tragedies includes DEXTER GARDINER, FOUNDER of the the event for a second year in a row. path...our goal is to steer them in the six of his relatives dying from a Gardiner Foundation, has hosted the Gar- She said that she enjoys watching the right direction and give them the re- crash on the Bronx River Parkway diner Basketball Tournament for the last tournament.“I came last year with sources they need to be the best they in 2006. 13 years. my granddaughter...it’s very nice to can be,” Sherri said.
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4"-&&/%44&15&.#&3 14 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News PS 280 PS 94 Bronx Dance Address: Kings College Academy School Back to 3202 Steuben Ave. Public School Address: Grades: K-8, 3617 Bainbridge Ave. Address: 3530 Kings Special Education Grades: 6-8 School in College Pl. Admissions Process: Admissions Process: Grades: K-5 Zoned School Zoned School Admissions Process: Student Body: 901 Student Body: 259 Norwood Zoned School Principal: James Weeks Principal: Student Body: 1,271 Sandra Sanchez By DAVID CRUZ and Parent Coordinator: Principal: Diane Parent Coordinator: MARTIKA ORNELLA Nyesvann Rodriguez The moans and groans are coming Daprocida-Sesin Gabriel Santago Afterschool Activities: louder by the minute as the first day of Parent Coordinator: Afterschool activities: Music, visual arts, school approaches. Students will once Miriam Seminario Hip-Hop Dancing, LEGO again be hitting the books on Sept. 5, chess, dance, and more Main office Robotics, ELA Lab, and more receiving their schedules, meeting new Main office Main office phone number: friends, greeting old friends and won- phone number: phone number: dering when the first test is scheduled. (718) 405-6345 (718) 515-0410 In Norwood, thousands of students (718) 405-6360 are bracing themselves to attend one of the 11 schools in the neighborhood. The schools fall under District 10, which DeWitt Clinton still remains heavily populated. Lack of High School JHS 80 Bronx School for seats are the issue, a point Mayor Bill Address: 100 W. Isabel Rooney School Continuous Learners de Blasio has previously said will not be Mosholu Pkwy S. Address: Address: fixed overnight. 3177 Webster Ave. For parents unfamiliar with their Grades: 9-12 149 E. Mosholu Pkwy. N. child’s school, the Norwood News com- Student Body: 1,476 Grades: 6-8 Grades: K-4, piled this profile list of the neighbor- Principal: Pierre Orbe Admissions Process: Special Education hood schools, boiling it down to gradu- Parent Coordinator: Zoned School Admissions Process: ation rates and whether school lunch is Ines Carino Student Body: 671 District 75 School served. The numbers were taken from Student Body: 327 the National Center for Education Sta- School Specialization: Principal: tistics and the New York City Depart- Small Learning Emmanuel Polanco Principal: ment of Education. Communities (SLCs) or Afterschool activities: Janine Tubiolo Lunch is now on the house, courtesy personalized education Drama, screenwriting, Parent Coordinator: of the city. But the city needs help get- Graduation Rate spoken word, and field trips Sugeiry Hernandez ting kids signed up. Parents must fill Main office out an online form at http://ny6c.apply- (within 4 years): 50% Main office forlunch.com. Main office phone number: phone number: For any school-related issues, Mar- phone number: (718) 405-6300 (718) 696-6440 vin Shelton can handle complaints. (718) 543-1000 He’s the Education Council President, a kind of council that serves as a liaison between parents and the school district. PS/MS 20 P.O. He can be reached at (718) 741-5837. George J. Werdann, III Bronx Community PS 56 Address: Charter School Norwood Heights 3050 Webster Ave. Address: Address: FOLLOW US ONLINE Grades: K-8 3170 Webster Ave. 341 E. 207th St. WWW.NORWOODNEWS.ORG Admissions Process: Grades: K-8 Grades: K-5 Zoned School Admissions Process: Admissions Process: Student Body: 1,076 Charter lottery Zoned School TO REPORT A Principal: Carla Ling Student Body: 510 Student Body: 699 Parent Coordinator: Principals: STORY TO THE Principal: M. O’Neill Jael Jones Jeannine King, NORWOOD NEWS, Parent Coordinator: School Specialization: Martha Andrews, CALL US AT Carmen Garcia Professional Sasha Wilson Main office 718-324-4998 Development Main office phone number: Main office phone number: (718) 920-1100 phone number: (718) 696-6440 (718) 515-9370 August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News • 15 Bedford Park Mosholu Library Gets $15,000 State Grant, a Rarity Elementary School Address: By JONATHAN CUSTODIO life. You can visit the planet just by I pass the time of day in here.” That 3177 Webster Ave. You can bookmark Aug. 21 as a walking into the library.” time includes reading newspapers, Grades: Pre-K through 4 special day for Mosholu Library, Assemblywoman Fernandez participating in coloring and com- Student Body: 344 which received a novel $15,000 in hopes the funds provided for the li- puter classes, as well as arts and Principal: Carolyn Heredia state funds. brary will be spent by the end of the crafts. “Our libraries are community year. Located on 205th Street and Main office hubs and places of resources and About $1.25 million remains in Perry Avenue, the library is next to phone number: comfort,” said Assemblywoman Na- the discretionary budget, specifi- Whalen Park, which was recently (718) 696-6440 thalia Fernandez,” said at a news cally for capital requests. Potential reopened after undergoing a year- conference at the library on Aug. 21. projects have yet to be confirmed. long $1.8 million reconstruction “We can all relate in our passion for A library patron and retired project. reading and looking for education, community resident who only went A specific budget allocation for and really finding an escape.” by Zack said he “picked up a new how the $15,000 will be used has yet PS 169 The source of the newly distrib- life with computer technology field. to be determined. Address: uted funds comes from discretion- 3050 Webster Ave. ary funding of $60,000. The funds were evenly distributed to Allerton, Grades: Pre-K through 12 Pelham Parkway-Van Nest and Mor- Principal: ris Park libraries. Maureen Fullerton Jane Addison-Amoyaw has man- Main office aged the Mosholu library for the phone number: past 15 years. This is the first grant (718) 585-2100 that the library has received during her tenure and Addison-Amoyaw Sources: The National notes that the investment means a “great deal” to her as it will support Center for Education “educational programs.” Statistics, the New York Community Board 7 Chairper- City Department of son Jean Hill was expressive in her Education, and Great approval of the financial support for the library, “Reading really is Schools. Photo by David Cruz fundamental. There’s such a large ASSEMBLYWOMAN NATHALIA FERNANDEZ (at podium in the Mosholu Library) an- world in books that you don’t neces- nounces a total of $60,000 allocated to her district’s four library branches. Standing sarily get exposed to in your daily second from left is Mosholu branch manager, Jane Addison-Amoyaw.
“The Great Equalizer”: Jury Duty With Mayor Bill de Blasio
(continued from page 2) missed the remaining members of out?” asked a dismissed prospective ju- I may be the only reporter to have stayed behind, though I ultimately was the jury pool, including de Blasio. It ror. For de Blasio, it was back to work served prospective jury duty along- told to head back up as well. I ran into was a relief for me as now I officially running this complex city. side the Mayor, whom I am also sup- him again, asking him if he’s still here. start my vacation. Not so much for de I’m still processing over where posed to report on. De Blasio looked up from his phone, Blasio. Amid requests for selfies was a this coincidence up with the Mayor grinning, “Oh yeah.” question about education. “When are fits into my career. It’s certainly David Cruz is editor-in-chief of the An hour later, the jury officer dis- the state test scores supposed to come awkward. But certainly unique. Norwood News.
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NORWOOD NEWS 2ESERVOIR /VAL % s "RONX .9 16 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News Back to School in the Bronx Weeks before the start of public school, parents got their kids ready for back to school, taking them to several events around the north Bronx for some free school supply giveaways. Check out these photos by José A. Giralt.
CHRISTINA BARCLAY, 4, checks out the free water bottles at the Back-to-School Event held at La Roose Catering Hall in Wakefield on Aug. 18. State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey sponsored the event.
GLORIA BENT, A registered di- etician at North Central Bronx Hospital, explains how to substi- tute sugary drinks with healthier CHILDREN PLAY A game of chess at the appropriately named Back-to-School alternatives at the annual Back- Event sponsored by state Senator Jamaal Bailey. to-School Healthfest.
A NEW YORK CITY park ranger teaches children about some of the borough’s wildlife at the third annual Back-to-School Campaign held at Williamsbridge CHILDREN PLAY WITH wooden blocks as one of the activities at the third an- Oval Park on Aug. 18. nual Back-to-School Campaign at Williamsbridge Oval Park.
FESTIVAL VISITORS WAIT in line for refreshments at the annual Back-to-School Healthfest, Aug. 22, on Kossuth Avenue between 208th and 210th streets, which KENYA MIGHTY (L), a music instructor at the Nest Music Conservatory, was closed off to traffic. The event was sponsored by North Central Bronx Hos- leads a sing-along at the third annual Back-to-School Campaign at Williams- pital. bridge Oval Park. August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News • 17
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The Bedford Park Congregational Church invites you to celebrate our 129th anniversary with a Musical Concert and Dinner. Performers are Mr. Sergey Pobedinski (guitarist) and Ms. Ludmila Fesenko (vocalist). Presentation in the church on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by a delicious catered dinner in the hall. Tickets $40. Lo- cation 201st Street and Bainbridge Avenue. For further information and tickets, please contact Reverend Dr. Christopher Ponnuraj at (718) 367-8996 FORDHAM HILL MUSIC SCHOOL Music is a valuable learning tool for your child. In the privacy of your own home or our fully equipped studio, Fordham Hill Music specializes In Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, and Piano Lessons. Our instructors are personable well schooled musicians who follow very practical methods to get you to start playing right away. So call us and have fun learning music !! One Hour $50.00 Half Hour $30.00
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Free Prep for H.S. Equivalency Personal Finance Workshop SUNY Bronx Educational Oppor- University Neighborhood Housing tunity Center, 1666 Bathgate Ave., Program is hosting a personal finance offers tuition-free programs for ages class dubbed “Getting Ahead Finan- 18 and over preparing for the high cial Education Workshop” on Sept. 20 school equivalency exam, including from 6 to 8 p.m. at Concourse House, instruction in writing, grammar, 2751 Grand Concourse. The workshop math, science, and social studies. In- meets three Thursdays thereafter— person registration is on Mondays Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11. Topics include and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. with wage garnishment, debt collectors, required documents. For more infor- credit cards, student loans, banking mation on required documents, call products, retirement, savings and (718) 530-7000 or visit bronxeoc.org/ more. For more information and to register. RSVP, call (718) 933-2359.
IDNYC Expansion Job Fair Children as young as age 10 can A job fair hosted by VIP Commu- now apply for an IDNYC, which nity Services is scheduled for Sept. grants them free one-year member- 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park- ships at museums, zoos, and theatres, ing lot at 716 Fairmount Place (176th along with discounts on movie tick- Street adjacent to 1870 Crotona Ave.). ets, entertainment options, and more. For more information, call Donnette For more information on eligibility Duncan at (718) 731-3500 ext. 7925. Ap- criteria, benefits, enrollment centers, propriate dress is recommended. 20 • August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News Bronx Offi cials Break Ground on Edenwald YMCA By MARTIKA ORNELLA Speaking in front of a crowd of com- munity leaders, lawmakers, and youth activists at the groundbreaking cere- mony for the Edenwald YMCA, Mayor Bill de Blasio explained why the new facility will progress his goal of mak- ing New York the “fairest big city in America.” “For all of us who have spent a lot of our lives at Ys, we know the passion Photo by Martika Ornella that people bring to the work,” de Blasio MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO speaks at the said at the ceremony on Aug. 20. “The groundbreaking ceremony for the new fact that so many Bronxites are about Edenwald YMCA. to benefit because of what will be built here is truly, truly inspiring.” Photo by Martika Ornella The 50,000 square-foot facility, which LAWMAKERS BREAK GROUND: (l-r) Public Advocate Letitia James, Comptroller Speaker Carl Heastie, who also repre- will be the Bronx’s second YMCA after Scott Stringer, Congressman Eliot Engel, community activists Shirley Fearon and Al sents the neighborhood. Heastie called the one in Castle Hill, will be located de Castro, Council Member Andy King, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., As- it his “proudest achievement.” sembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Jamaal Bailey, and YMCA President & CEO at 1250 E. 229th St., nearby the heavily “I was a teenager when we first Sharon Greenberger. populated Edenwald and Baychester started talking about this,” Heastie housing projects. The hope, according cate for the Y, Shirley Fearon, told at- volved in this.” Along with community said. “I’ll be 51 next month. This is a to officials, is to create a recreational tendees at the ceremony that having the activist Al de Castro, Fearon co-chairs long time coming.” Heastie credited de space for potentially wayward Bronx Y offer GED training for local residents the North East Bronx Community Co- Blasio for taking the reins of the project, youth. was one of her main stipulations during alition, which has been petitioning lo- following lukewarm support from his The Edenwald YMCA will have two the planning process. cal politicians for a community center predecessor, Michael Bloomberg. swimming pools, basketball courts, a “The GED program, we gotta get the in the northeast Bronx since 2009. “Every time we thought it was com- rooftop garden, an afterschool program, people together,” Fearon said. “We tried The $60 million project, which re- ing, it would kind of drift off again,” a diabetes center, and GED services. to get them together in high school, but ceived $24 million in funding from the Heastie said of the preliminary stages Former teacher and longtime advo- where that fails--There’s so much in- YMCA, was spearheaded by Assembly of the project. “We’re finally here.” St. Patrick’s Home Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
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The public is invited to a street renaming in honor of Mary Vallati, to take place at Mosholu Parkway South and Perry Avenue on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. In addition to being a Bedford Park community activist, she was a member of the Bedford Mosholu Community Association (BMCA) and an organizer for the Northwest Bronx Community Photo courtesy Wave Hill & Clergy Coalition (NBCCC). Vallati died on Sept. JAZZMAN RAY MARTINEZ (pictured) will play several musical numbers in early September (see Events for details). 13 at the age of 102. For more information, email [email protected]. Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. Ploughshares, free sculpture exhibit 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family by Jay Moss, through Oct. 7, in the Art Projects: Painting Outdoors, to Pauline and William Goldfine Pavilion paint for an outdoor project using Lobby Gallery. For more information Onstage Tracey Towers will hold a Rock the watercolors and pencils, Sept. 1 and and to RSVP, call (718) 581-1596 or Block event, Sept. 1 at noon in its 2; and Plant Morphology, to draw visit [email protected]. Photo ID Bronx Borough President Ruben park aka “Step Stadium,” located on plants, fruits and flowers, Sept. 8 required for admission. Diaz Jr. presents the final freeBronx the roof. Movie night under the stars and 9; both in the WH House from 10 Summer Concert, Sept. 2, 1 to 5 will begin at sundown. Bring a chair or a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is Ray Bronx River Art Center (BRAC), 1087 p.m. on Orchard Beach’s main stage blanket. Refreshments and snacks will Martinez Performs: Legacy, featuring E. Tremont Ave., presents River at Section 9. Music includes salsa, be served. For more information, call jazz musician and his band, Sept. 3 at Rising, through June 30, 2019, calypso, reggae, bachata, merengue, (908) 377-7513. 2 p.m. on the grounds (rain or shine). featuring an exposition of science, art R&B, and pop. For more information, Grounds admission is free until noon and technology, located in Starlight call (718) 590-3500. The Bronx County Historical Society Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. For Park; and Bronx Now, through presents Bronx Breweries Legacy more information and a schedule of Sept. 8, featuring Bronx-based Events Trolley Tour, Sept. 8 from noon to 5 events including tours and walks, call artists’ works including sculpture, p.m. Meet at Woodlawn Cemetery’s (718) 549-3200. photography, painting, and live Bainbridge Adult Day Health Care Jerome and Bainbridge avenues gate performance. For more information, Center, 3529 Wayne Ave., invites the at 11:45 a.m. (rain or shine) where tour State Senator Gustavo Rivera call (718) 589-5819. public to the following free events: starts and ends. Cost of lunch in Little presents Back-to-School Aug. 30 - August Babies Birthday Italy is not included. No refunds. For Celebration on Aug. 31 from 3 to Celebration featuring entertainment more information, call (718) 881-8900. 5 p.m. at Tremont Park at Arthur Library Events and refreshments; Sept. 3 - Labor Avenue (rain date Sept. 3). Featured Day Party; Sept. 6 - Zumba Party; The 52nd Precinct will host a Back are free backpacks (while supplies Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Sept. 9 - Grandparent Day Party; and to School Movie Night with a free last), free health screenings for Kingsbridge Rd., presents for adults: Sept. 13 - Welcome New Registrants screening of the film “Black Panther” kids, and fun activities. Backpacks film: “A Wrinkle in Time,” Sept. 8 Party. All events are held from 8 a.m. on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Frisch Field, will be distributed on a first-come, at 2:30 p.m.; Microsoft Word for to 1 p.m. Call in advance to arrange at the corner of Webster Avenue and first-served basis (kids ages 5 to 13 Beginners: Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.; and transportation. For more information, Botanical Square South. For more must be accompanied; ages 13 to Computer Basics: Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. call (718) 653-2273 ext. 5608. information, call (718) 220-5824 18, no parent required). For more For more information, call (718) 579- information, call (718) 933-2034. 4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.
Exhibits Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children ages 5 to 12: Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Crafty Fridays: Crafts, Aug. 31 at 3 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy 20th Century Mexican Painting film: “I Feel Pretty,” Sept. 8 at 1:30 Masterpieces, through Sept. 22. For p.m. Adults can attend Knitting more information, call (718) 960-8710. Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames presents Bronx Expo - The Starlight Place (near Kingsbridge Road, offers Park Story, through Sept. 30; and for adults: Computer Basics at noon: Women’s Suffrage and New York Aug. 30, Sept. 8 and 14. For more City: A Centennial Celebration, information, call (718) 549-5200. through April 11, 2019. For more information, call (718) 881-8900. NOTE: Items for consideration may be mailed to our office or sent to File photo Derfner Judaica Museum at Hebrew [email protected], THE PUBLIC IS invited to a street renaming ceremony honoring Mary Vallati (pic- Home at Riverdale, 5901 Palisade and should be received by Sept. 3 for tured), who passed away last year at the age of 102 (see Editor’s Pick for more Ave., presents Swords Into the next publication date of Sept 13. information). August 30-September 12, 2018 • Norwood News • 23 Bainbridge Projects to Snarl Traffic
(continued from page 1) Despite the delays, Rosa, a resident making this place much safer than be- ular complaint among those who live Cost estimates for the project stand waiting for the northbound Bx10 bus on fore.” or work in the area. “I’m freaking go- at $45 million. It is slated to be com- Bainbridge Avenue and East Gun Hill A spokesperson for the DDC says the ing deaf. It’s noisy, but they’ve been pleted by June 2019 but traffic tie-ups Road just across from the Children’s agency “will continue to work with the working fast. People complain but they were expected to be alleviated as of Hospital at Montefiore, had no com- local stakeholders and partner agen- know it has to get done,” noted a resi- July this year once Bainbridge Avenue plaints. “It doesn’t bother me. It will cies to minimize the traffic impacts as dent of the neighborhood who chose to reopened to two-way traffic between make people’s lives easier.” we upgrade the neighborhood’s vital in- remain anonymous. East 210th Street and Jerome Avenue. The project appears to be halfway frastructure. We expect the work near Maria Jazmine Lizarro, a hostess The bumper-to-bumper traffic completed, with much of the action cur- the school to be completed within the at Nicky’s Coffee Shop, located on the hasn’t completely caused accidents, rently focused on East 213th Street and next few months.” same street as the Con Edison project, though the number of fender benders Bainbridge Avenue. had a few words while on her way out went from 18 in 2017 to 21 in 2018 on Janet Nappi, who works at the Bain- New Project of work. “[Construction workers] are Bainbridge Avenue in the construc- bridge Nursing Home and Rehabilita- On the other end of Bainbridge Ave- doing their job but with all that noise, tion areas, according to publicly avail- tion Center, feels dissatisfied with how nue, Con Edison is currently replacing you don’t hear the people when they able figures reviewed by the Norwood long construction has taken. “It was gas mains between East 205th and East order.” News. supposed to be done in July; we’re in 206th streets while tearing up asphalt Local resident Jonathan Flores As has been the case, the Bx16, Bx34, August. What happened? I feel sorry for to replace gas lines by Perry Avenue. admitted the dissonance to be a bit ir- and BxM4 buses, which usually headed the people who live here because they The work will continue through ritating but is still pleased with the north on Bainbridge Avenue and East can’t even park and get their groceries the end of September and has been ac- construction. “The noise is a little an- Gun Hill Road, have been rerouted to up without getting a ticket.” companied by parking restrictions in noying. But if they’re trying to fix or Jerome Avenue after turning left from A nurse from Montefiore Health a neighborhood where parking is at a replace the whole pipeline, that’s re- East Gun Hill Road and Bainbridge Av- System’s nearby Moses Campus sec- premium, as well as loud noise, traffic ally great,” he said. Ironically, the loud enue. The single lane on Jerome Avenue onded that line of thinking, saying, “I obstructions and temporary sidewalk beeping from an excavator in the back- under the No. 4 subway train has cre- hope they hurry up and finish. It’s been closure, according to a work notice ground made it difficult for a reporter ated major delays during the summer, a while.” provided by Con Edison. Parking has to hear Flores while he was speaking. where traffic is usually lighter. A drive Other employees of the hospital, been made temporarily unavailable to Occurring during peak travel that would normally take 10 minutes on such as, Carlos May, felt differently. drivers on both sides of the street that’s hours, construction takes place week- Jerome Avenue between East Gun Hill “Sometimes to achieve certain things home to a variety of small businesses days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays Road and the Woodlawn No. 4 station in life, you have to give and take. What throughout the avenue. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., breaking into the can take upwards of a half hour. they’re doing here is important. It’s The raucous construction is a pop- morning and evening rush hours.