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September 21, 2014 Your Neighborhood — Your News® W. Bronx assembly HOMELESS AT recount BY PATRICK ROCCHIO A recount is now underway in a razor-thin close primary election for a west Bronx assembly district. With unoffi cial primary night CAPRI MOTEL results showing a margin of just 11 votes separating challenger Hector Ramirez and incumbent Assemblyman Victor Pichardo Villa Maria Sends Community reacts in the 86th Assembly District, the New York City Board of Elections began a recount of paper ballots 9-11 Gift to city’s plan on Wednesday, September 17 after First graders at Villa Maria Academy prepared a the appropriate amount of time BY PATRICK ROCCHIO tray of cookies and a card for Police Commissioner elapsed under state election law. There’s collective concern among residents and “The bi-partisan team will be- William Bratton and the NYPD on the morning of elected offi cials grappling with the opening of a gin opening all the paper ballots, Thursday, September 11 to commemorate the 9/11 homeless shelter at a recently shuttered motel near meaning affi davits, military, ab- terror attacks. The cookie tray was presented to Ferry Point Park. sentees,” said Valerie Vasquez, a Assistant Chief Edward Delatorre at the school The city Department of Homeless Services con- spokeswoman for the New York after the students sang a rendition of God Bless fi rmed that it began moving in families to the Ca- City Board of Elections. “By elec- of NYPD Photocourtesy America. The children were assisted by fi rst- pri Whitestone Motel this week. The closed “hot- tion law, we have to wait a certain grade teachers Ann Marie Marino and Sophie sheet” motel allegedly used to charge hourly rates number of days so we have am- D’Ambrosio. Bratton tweeted his thanks which can and was known for a rumored bed bug infestation, ple time to receive absentee bal- be found at https://twitter.com/commissbratton/ said neighbors. lots that were postmarked by the status/510154586410471425. See page 6 for more The Capri, at the Hutchinson River Parkway deadline. Then the staff has to do service road near the approach to the Bronx Whit- photos on other borough 9-11 memorials. their due diligence verifying that Continued on Page 4 they are in fact registered voters in the correct district.” The process is open to the candidates and the public, she ex- plained. The counting of paper ballots New art sculptures on the Square is necessary because of the very close margin, with Ramirez gain- ing 1764 votes and Pichardo with BY JAIME WILLIAMS be unveiled on October 1, at 11 borhood will be the new home of 1753 votes, with 95% reported, Westchester Square is home a.m. A second piece has been the Bronx Council on the Arts in according to Board of Elections to new pieces of public art. installed in front of the nearby 2015. unoffi cial primary night results. Two sculpture pieces from DOT office on Williamsbridge “It’s the start of kicking off The primary election was held on Bronx-based artist Linda Cun- Road. something really exciting in Tuesday, September 12. ningham have been installed in Bringing the public art pieces the area,” said Sorin about the This is a particularly charged the neighborhood as part of the to Westchester Square is part art installation, which will last The scuplture, Urban Regenaration 2 recount because of allegations NYC Department of Transpor- of a larger mission to make the through July 2015. by Linda Cunningham, will be present of fraud against Pichardo by tation’s art initiative, in part- neighborhood a cultural desti- The goal of the cultural offer- in Westchester Square through July Ramirez in a close race between nership with the Westchester nation, said Westchester Square ings are to draw more foot traf- 2015 as part of NYC Department of the two candidates in 2013. These Square Business Improvement BID director Lisa Sorin. fic, and in turn more businesses Transportation’s Art Program, in part- charges included allegations of District. The BID has brought arts pro- to the area, said Sorin, which nership with the Westchester Square missing levers on machines for One piece, installed at the gramming to the square and has is ripe with potential thanks to certain candidates, including corner of Westchester and East plans for murals to beautify the abundence of transportation op- Business Improvement District. Photo courtesy of the Westchester Square BID Continued on Page 41 Tremont avenues, will officially area, said Sorin, and the neigh- Continued on Page 111

A CNG Publication • Vol. 673 No. No. 38 5 • Vol. 67 No. 5 UPDATED EVERY DAY AT BXTIMES.COM www.BXTimes.com BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 2 ers in Bronx Park East and and East Park Bronx in ers and fi nuisance ongoing an posed parks. to send offi agreed Patrol Enforcement July. early in offi Enforcement Parks and Aponte sioner Hector Commis- Parks Borough Bronx residents, the tween fi Ritchiecilman Torres’s of- Coun- weekends, summer on parks the in barbecues ofdangerous presences the Community Board 11 about of members and locals from greenways. Parkway ham Pel- onthe and East Park Bronx in issue onthe down offi ment Patrol Enforce- Parks cilmember, coun- alocal and residents parks. Bronx two in illegally barbecuing for those year this early building’s once bucolic have been expanded. The sheds sidewalk the ment, new manage- under ing removed. be to for them have pushed erty, long and prop- their to dealers drug sheds” attract vagrants and that the so-called “sidewalk Tenants have complained of their building since 2009. perimeter the around fold dark green wooden scaf- Park East have endured a the courtyard. into scaffolding of pesky aseries expanded only has new management now that again, griping are a decade onfor half going been has construction where plex com- apartment Parkway it! —notexpand scaffold” that ce organized a meeting be- ameeting organized ce Pesky scaffolding grows in Illegal park barbequers hit with summonses “Illegal barbecuing has At the meeting, Parks After repeated concerns from efforts to Thanks ended season Grilling But now, with the build- Bronx atResidents 2100 at onePelham Tenants They said “tear down BY JAIME WILLIAMS re hazard forre hazard park-go- BY BEN KOCHMAN BY BEN Pelham Parkway garden Parkway Pelham cers to the cers cracked cials cials A group grillng in the grass area of Bronx Park East in June. inJune. East Park ofBronx area grass inthe grillng A group indark Shrouded deteriorate and the repairs repairs the and deteriorate fore the building to started be- courtyard, green lush a and adoorman with ing, growing up in a nice build- remember Feder like dents parapet. Long time resi- ment building’s facade and apart- six-story of series underway for years on the sociation. Parkway Neighborhood As- co-president of the Pelham a longing on,” go- deals drug are there time said Elaine that Iknow safety, because Feder, resident tion. situa- unsafe an in trapped and feeling tenants long-time cilman Torres.cilman con- “I will Coun- said enforcement,” commitmentlowed through with their fol- has Department Parks Council Member Vacca, the offi my considerable pressure to from Pelham ramp up Parkway. After ing the garden. the dark sheds crisscross- shrouded in darkness, with now mostly is courtyard Construction has been “I’m afraid for my own some has darkness The offi the and ce, ce of ce Glimmer of hope?Glimmer lighting” in the courtyard, provide“enhanced could they if see to team” ing ing with their engineer- management was “work- told Feder recently that she said. responded to my letters,” who never landlords, other more responsive the than Feder. said dialogue, to open least sidewalk sheds, the increased only ment has they are new manage- at though And Wasserman. Stanley mogul estate by real run company from SW Management, a over took Simply Better year. this earlier in came new property manager that a with ofhope aglimmer be started. cers were assigned to the ar- the to eas each weekend through assigned were cers offi four meeting, the after said that Department Parks publictheir parks.” safely can families enjoy ress of this prog- the monitor to tinue effort so Bronx Building management oflot ahell are “They New building manager may there said But Feder A spokesman from the the from A spokesman - into courtyard. the expanded has scaffolding the now And apartment. East Park Bronx fiTear After down! it her on repairs to complete landlord forher waiting Feder isstill Elaine ve years, sibility” se- of installing fea- at “look the would they Reporter. Times Bronx byviewed the re- email an to according and the end was signifi endwas the and beginning of the summer in the park between the the number of barbecuers Department. Parks the to according summonses, summer, offi the Day. Throughout Labor Management also said The difference between cers issued 29 cant, out of the dark. out ofthe for away looking residents not come soon enough for plex. curity cameras at the com- very effective.” very was “It Blitzer. said across,” each weekend. ible presence in the parks offi the and Association, hood Neighbor- Parkway Pelham the of Blitzer Edith said cers maintained a vis- Any sort of help could “I guess the message got message the guess “I File photo Ben Kochman / Community News Group News /Community Kochman Ben “We don’t it want abused,” Blitzer. park,” said joy the Blitzer. said eradicated, be cuing the park that illegal barbe- of preservation the and the safety of the residents bino. Ru- for that,” said meant said. she Bay Park, Pelham in cated sites, like the ones dedi- goto should becue Rubino. tolerated,” said be from the get-go this won’t spring. next issue the push is planning to continue to committee the Rubino said summer, endofthe by the dramatically decreased although the barbecuing Rubino. And Joanne chair Committee said meeting, the to quick response the by pleased and surprised was 11 Board munity ofCom- ation committee safety,” for human able disregard seen have “I never Eve Demian. resident said trap,” death such an unbeliev- “We want people to en- both for imporant It’s not are parks “These People who want to bar- know they’ll year “This Recre- and Parks The “This courtyard“This is a 3 BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 www.BXTimes.com Photo by Walter Pofeldt “The concern should hattan but in need of a a of need in but hattan cheaper room would use his Inn. Days is just which three express train stops from 59th Street on the Lexington Num- Avenue ber 6 IRT line. won’t This be none,” said hotel Kumar. this that great. positive are “We do will be an eyesore to the neighborhood, this will appreci- propertyate values.” He said that the new new the that said He He feels that people tinued to refer to it as a a as it rates rooms. for hourly to “hotel,” a it called also He refer to the activists con-however, tinued “motel.” motel will have amenities, cen- business a including roof- space, meeting ter, top bar and terrace, cigar and room laundry lounge, sundry room. looking tovisit Man- The developer, Manny Manny developer, The that the new motel, which which motel, new the that Express- Bruckner on sits eastbound serviceway’s the from blocks just road Motel Whitestone Capri he be could Point, Ferry in homeless that a into turned shelter as happened the at said Capri. 42, Kumar, has no plans to turn the 60-unit into hotel a homeless shelter or charge Community Board 9 district manager Gonzalez Francisco speaks the large to about crowd the planned hotel at the hall meeting town September on Saturday, 13. ce ce is cerned cerned nd out what c parts of the plan She said that one of the really orga- were “They One of the unfortunate Rodriguez,Sylvia a parently is an architect the communitySaturday, has been very clear that Days the want not do they architect community,” their in Inn an she said, adding those at- is were meeting the tending adamantly opposed. CNBA board members ap- parently and that the grouplooked the at specifi by not should feel they that approved been have Buildings. of Department nized and well prepared,” she said. “Our offi waiting them for to send us it pre- the from points those is sentation so that we can reach to the out appropriate fi and agencies is sources, going on.” to aspects of the motel from ac- perspective, CNBA the cording project, as-of-right an is allowed is it that meaning under the current zoning. reached CNBA who member to theout Bronx Times, said that she was also con “From the meeting on Councilwoman Annabel Annabel Councilwoman “At last Saturday’s meet- Palma’s chief of staff, Mari- the that said Salazar, ela remained concerns main the same after the meeting, and that they would try to developer the with work and the franchiser, Days community address to Inn, concern. ing, I attended, which seri- ous concern was expressed of a theover development InnDays motel that would provide day rates, essen- potential the creating tially sheet a hot 2338 motelfor at Bruckner Boulevard,” said Senator Klein. know “We of instances multiple from previous experience that these types of establish- ments breed not only illegal become but activity. head- otherwiseaches for strong communities. I stand 100% Castle of residents the with happen- from it stop to Hill ing,” and Councilwoman An- Councilwoman and nabel Palma, ex- have who pressed concern the about project. cials, in-

BY PATRICK ROCCHIO PATRICK BY They have also reached reached also have They The community group, Lingering concerns ex- concerns Lingering Withconstruction mov- Castle Hill group fi ghts Days Inn Days ghts fi group Hill Castle cluding Senator Jeff Klein ing to attendees. out to elected offi the structure, new accord- violations in the plans for for plans the in violations view possible building-code building-code possible view to gather feedback, and re- on Saturday, Septemberon Saturday, 13 ing at Holy Family Church held a town-hall meet- style ment Associationment (CNBA), Hill Neighborhood Better- Hill Neighborhood by Septemberby 2015. Castle the themselves calling Days InnDays franchise signed chisee expects to have the the have to expects chisee on the project. The fran- developer hasdeveloper begun work come to the forefront as the ing and prostitution, have sented, including loiter- including sented, other motel sites havepre- group about problems that pressed formed a newly by right next door. their homes - in one case, the motel being so close to idents areidents concerned about Inn in Castle Hill, local res- ing along Days on a new www.BXTimes.com BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 4 the results. said Ramirez does not wantelection.” to acceptready, wesaid adding Ramirez, “al- have wonmoney, ahead,” Iam and this the all had and support ery in the Bronx, union machin- political the offi elected of other winner. he willsaid be he issaid who Ramirez, also declared confi port went for Pichardo, sup- union ofthe all and the machine cratic Party Ramirez. 1 Page from Continued stop. to Projects has trend ment,”issuing an impact state- said or area ofthe residents Klein.giving any concern to the “This without shelter homeless make a decision to open a ening that the city would nesses, busi- other and Target so Course, Golf it Trump of the is disheart-cluding the development in- investments economic seen long-awaited positive Point. Ferry in homes 60 about center, with ping along shop- and course golf pal anew munici- near also is It transportation. public lacks and supermarkets from far is location the say that leaders munity offi elected less home- high arecord faces census sources. to according families, less home- 95 about house to is estone Bridge Toll Plaza, 1 Page from Continued of 55,768, West Bronx assembly recount primary -11 votes separating winner He said his opponent his He said support the had “He Demo- Bronx The “This area has recently Even though the city Homeless sheltered at Capri Motel PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: CEO: Jennifer Goodstein cials and com- and cials Les Goodstein Les dent that that dent cials, cials, which includes Univer- includes which 86th Assembly District, ofthe residents the serve to opportunity the had have to thankful very hewas that statement, terests.” soul to any powerful in- I don’t owe to want my it with the community. volunteer. Imade And everyone notpay anybody, did “I munity,” said Ramirez. com- ofthe support the for mewas thing portant workedtions. organiza- based munity- ascommunity, and com- a ofthe support the he had fl thinks the city’s siting is “on so many sense not make did plan levels,”an interview that the DHS and Vacca repeatedly said in nity input.” commu- include to needs doso to locations best the solution on the homes, without shelter those to need the understand we for and cared and safe is New Yorker every that ensure to share fair our do must all we that ognize weigh-in.” to portunity owners must business and residents have an op- local and neighborhood ofa make-up the change like these signifi ing the property at 555 ter, specifi siting of atifi homeless no- shel- ofcommunity lack the Barrio-Paoli concerning to Deputy Mayor Lilliam Jr. Diaz ben sent aletter awed. awed. cation and input on the input onthe and cation Bronx, NY 10454 Street 132nd E. 900 By Mail: General Phone: (718) 742–3397 either in whole or part, without permission in writing from the publisher except brief portions for purposes of review or comme or review of purposes for 10454. York New Bronx, portions brief Street, 132nd E. except 900 Reporter, publisher it the Times from newspaper, asub This law. writing Inc., in Reporter, copyright Times permission Federal by Bronx ©2014 by without part, Copyright protected or is whole in reserved. newspaper either this of rights All error. content the The by Inc. occupied Holdings, space the of cost Newspaper the beyond ads in Community News errors typographical for responsible not is newspaper This Pichardo said, in a im- most me,the “For Councilman Jimmy rec- I “While added: He Borough President Ru- President Borough Bronx Times Reporter Times Bronx cly mention- cally cantly elected offi elected from our community, Ihave received support by the energized Iam and resentative Assembly in chosen again have my neighbors me as their housing.” fordable rep- City’s our improve af- to fi and children our education programs for cluding “expanding early in- deal,” a“great plish had been he that hesaid months, able to accom-tory. confi was Hetoo Heights. bridge Kings- and of Fordham parts and Heights, sity compassionate and sup- and compassionate that the community is “We hope e-mail. an in spokesman aDHS stated to be shouldered responsibility a collective families with children is by all,” mandate. own its services.” to access and portation trans- limited with able prob- notseem does ter shel- ofthis success “The safety,”and shesaid. life of quality our about shelter. the shun to residents lead could input and community the the lack of notifi shelter and the accepting that some feel bullied into community, knit close the in herneighbors with ing meet- after that said ists, Activ- Point Community Ferry group advocacy put up for sale. way, recently which was Park- River Hutchinson “I am confi theDuring past eight- “Sheltering New York’s“Sheltering has also DHS But the concerned “We are Dotti Poggi, leader of E-Mail: E-Mail: Fax: NEWS vic- dent ofhis (718) 518–0038 cials, unions unions cials, [email protected] dent that that dent cationof ghting stronger Bronx.” stronger to building a better and committed be and most, the issues that matter on focus community, my I willthem. In continue the mean time, represent to have chosen voters to who the termine serve de- accurately to Day tion timidate voters on Elec- opponent my tactics dirty the all deployedigently to through sort to in- of Election will work dil- race and that the Board clared the winner of this timistic that I will be de- op- Iam call, to close too is moment, at the tion, ich- P said elec- the “While ardo. ly,” mi fa my nd a thisweek. shelter ahomeless willbecome Motel Whitestone Capri The public, many people in in people many public, tel’s availability became dress concerns.” offi elected and to we continue as lives their workwork toward rebuilding families these as portive with partners When news of the mo- E-Mail: E-Mail: Fax: Phone: DISPLAY ADVERTISING (718) 518–0038 [email protected] (718) 742–3386 cials to ad- to cials the homeless which we homeless the to sympatheticus be to Marano said, “They want John vice-chairman 10 Board Now Community might be in the works. hotel orahigh-end dos con- new that optimism expressed community the ntary consistent with the law. Postmaster, send address changes to Bronx Bronx to changes address send Postmaster, law. the with consistent ntary E-Mail: E-Mail: Fax: Phone: CLASSIFIED s advertisements, articles and photographs may not be reproduced, reproduced, be not may photographs and articles s advertisements, (718) 260–2549 [email protected] (718) 260–2555(718) Community Newspaper Group/ Photo By Parick Rocchio Parick By Photo Group/ Newspaper Community VICTOR PICHARDO ASSEMBLYMAN tion.” with the proper informa- them provide and munity com- our to speak we can process goes and at least “Educatewould be better,” he said. advance in usmunication on how com- that feel we but are, the MEMBER: sidiary ofsidiary 5 BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 www.BXTimes.com oored and and oored “As the doctor was“As ex- Michael was scheduled healthy thatNow he’s to is goal ultimate “The news thatnews a 2.2 cm tumor was discovered under his left nipple and the doctor said diagnosed Michael Singer cancer. breast with he what cancer,” plaining, I was fl understand didn’t was talking about, as I had breast heardnever of men getting Michael. I had been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer.” for surgery. to aim is again, Michael’s spread male breast cancer awareness to other men, es- Breast Male since pecially Cancer the Week, third ap- is October, in week proaching. men that word the spread can get breast cancer too. Men should check them- as well as routinely, selves be aware that early detec- tion to is surviving a key disease. deadly this Photo courtesy of the Bronx River Alliance le. Photo courtesy Off of Tops NY It was then that Dr. Dr. that then was It met with associate Puente’s Reynolds, theDr. same doc- removed histor who fatty cyst eight years earlier. Reynolds’ demeanor was differentmuch after coming back with Singer’s fi Reynolds gave Singer the the Singer gave Reynolds Volunteers takingVolunteers part in the 2012 International Coastal Cleanup at Soundview Park Michael and his wife “We want to reward“We the “We want to show them Shuttle service will be Registration is re- ce the following week. He Puente stated that he didn’t like what he saw. Singer in- night, that wife his formed male that unaware still breast cancer was the cul- prit. went back to the doctor’s offi ation Equipment Inc. Equipment ation rewarded have people who us and our said parks,” Jo- Sanchez. seph their appreciate we that then that improv- towards hardwork do to ing way our parks, and what better providing meals, transpor- fun activities and tation kindly contributed our by friends and sponsors.” provided, taking volunteers from the Morrison Ave./Soundview Ave Sta-tion of the 6 IRT to Sound- 9:00 8:00.to from Park view Aa.m., and bring them back to the station after the cleanup. quired those for who plan to volunteer at the Thosecleanup. are who out helping in interested can register http://bit. at ly.soundviewpark2014. For more information, contact Joseph.Sanchez@parks. nyc.gov. lled out uid through the After waking up groggy groggy up waking After The will day begin at Attendees also the have Cleanup will begin 9 at Whole Foods will pro- needle, so Michael was scheduled a surgical for the followingbiopsy at day Westchester Square Hospi- tal. fol- room recovery the in lowing the procedure, enough fl 8:30 a.m., a lightwhere breakfast will be provided Cream- Cabot of courtesy ery Cooperative and the Farmers’ Gratitude Grille. in part take to opportunity a paddle boating, coastal cleanup adventure. The paddle boating will venture from Concrete Plant Park toSoundview Park, also beginning 8:30 at a.m.. Those at can register interested http://bit.ly/paddlesept20 and will receive additional of part this on information the Registration cleanup. thisfor is required. event a.m., after all volunteers checkedhave in, fi waivers and retrieved sup- plies and directions for thewhat Bronx River Al- liance calls “the largest cleanup of the year.” 11:30vide a lunch at a.m. af- Recre- by ter by the followed cleanup, together an afternoon of fun activi- put ties Michael Singer, secondMichael person Singer, from the right, takes part in a topless photo shoot raise male breast to cancer awareness t- tness evalua- tness gured was just it a After the doctor the felt Surgeon Anibal Puente Michael’s storyMichael’s of male He fi “It’s a great“It’s to way “This will be a fun and and fun a “This will be The Bronx River Alli- The cleanup was fol- fatty deposit, similar to the one he had removed several years earlier with no complications. cyst and expressed his concern, Singer was referred to a local surgeon a nip- for Michael brought biopsy. ple to him with Patty wife his himgive strength fac- for ing his fears of needles and potentially being diagnosed. wasn’t even able to get and possibly save some- save possibly and life.” one’s when 2010, breast cancer started of back December in hishe saw general practi- Joseph Bonanno, Dr. tioner, a generalfor fi During work. tion for the examination, Singer men- he that doctor the to tioned caus- been had a cysthad under felt his left that nipple ing him discomfort over the last months. few spend an end-of-summer, beginning of fall in day an improving environment everybodywhere is working towards a good cause.” excitingthe day for Bronx River Alliance, its friends and those said attend,” who Joseph manager outreach Sanchez, these put who park and coastal cleanups together. ance and friends are hosting another cleanup, this Septem- Saturday, coming ber 20Soundview at Park to improve the Long Island Sound and remove debris from the waterfront. lowed by fun by lowed activities for all attended, who including yoga, music, face painting, fi kids and refreshments ness, giving them a chance they that park the enjoy to worked to improve. River, providingRiver, trash bags and gloves to all were who involved.

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BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN STEVEN BY Environmental groups team up to clean up clean to up team groups Environmental

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ds of kids kids of ds Campaign Campaign YMCA The initiative has Photo by Aracelis Batista Photo by Aracelis Batista Denise Hunt and Barbara Wallace enjoy some of the desserts. Photo courtesy of Bronx YMCA from all over the Bronx. The event, attended by about 200 people, raised more than $12,000 the for Annual Campaign. The Annual is a YMCA raise initiative money to help to families and individuals participate in the many programs offered at the facility. allowed low-income individuals open to up memberships, has helped adults and children learn swim, to and has helped send hundre summerto day camp and after school programs. Bronx (Above) YMCA Board of Managers. The Bronx YMCA held its eighth annual Bon Appetit on September Wednesday, Fundraiser 10, featuring tasting and networking oppor York, JackYork, Lund; and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (l-r) Executive(l-r) director of the Bronx YMCA, Sharlene Brown; president and of the CEO YMCA of Greater New www.BXTimes.com BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 8 No parking zone generates confusion Nochimson. seemed to make sense,” said overlap and interact neighborhoods with each well. as idea the other,branches were interested in it found that the neighboring and library, his to project initially wanted to bring the brary, David Nochimson, Parkway-Vanham Li- Nest branch manager at the Pel- neighborhoods.Bronx The three ofthe chive stories ar- to seeks Harlem, and Village Greenwich visited previously tive, which has year. this branches and Morris Park library Parkway-VanPelham Nest, is coming to the Allerton, Project History Oral brary’s for saved posterity.and recorded stories have their to opportunity have the –its lines its within park to law the notagainst it is that illusion the created has rather symmetrical. This area with lines that end asemi-painted zone, ing park- restricted atlooks the space. lieved to be a valid parking for parking in what they be- they were being ticketed complaining about how began drivers when local to as far as years 20 ago, vicinity. the in park and who live ofthose for many aproblem become has and for cars space parking ing painted, creating a deceiv- Avenue partially only is Avenue Radcliff meets where Colden located zone, in the Bronx. drivers amongst ticketing unfair and confusion cause caused and is continuing to parking zone that has Library seeks stories from East of Bronx Park BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN Looking for a concise for a concise Looking way these the “With initia- history oral The New YorkThe Li- Public soon will residents Local one when surprise no It’s back stems issue The The restricted parking arestricted is There BY JAIME WILLIAMS as story tellers. tellers. story as project, as interviewers and history oral sides ofthe will neighborhoods of the dents be Resi- Park.” Bronx of east involved “Voices project: from the for onaname settled they neighborhoods, ship ofthe relation- the way describe to on both Kelly. Alexandra coordinator Services Outreach NYPL and Nochimson, David manager branch Robinson, Jhenelle member (l-r) staff Library: Nest At Parkway-Van Pelham the zone by the drive will patrol enforcement. ofby law advantage taken being consistently are there why whoand park drivers properly painted be yet to have lines whyders these back twoyears ago. moved just having and tal to- in for years overPark 30 the neighborhood of Morris in lived having zone, ing hood or the restricted park- stranger well.” as issue safety to thisent that this has become a it’s appar- back, moved neighbor-I’ve Now that ticketing. and ing an issue concerning park- this neighborhood, this was fred Pappalardi. Al- said lines,” the repaint they attempting began to eted in that spotplaining about being tick- ever since total. in plaints com- over 150 generated unfi “The traffi pon- He constantly no is Pappalardi Ifi “When “People have been com- nished lines that have and c agents in lived rst want to get involved. At the getinvolved. to want At the who for those orientation an as branches atsions the interviewer ses- training NYPL. services coordinator for the Kelly, outreach Alexandra project,” said community big inconveniences.” big become to start add up they but when they issues, small like may seem safety. These less and confusion more to contribute only zones ing confusing restricted park- and walkways unpaved lines, bleached street signs, Parkway. Pelham and Park over Morris all issue these 11, who sees Board munity district manager of Com- one,” Jeremy said Warneke, this like neighborhoods lems like this going on in and unsafe. the road both confusing of portion this making it, onto turn/U-turn left Ratcliffa sharp with lines painted partially justcars from parking in its aheadbarely attempting to deter of aparadox, is zone parking Pappalardi that people park there,” said know they because at night ticket people and at night Kelly will host two-hour “Ultimately, this is a Currently, the city “Unpainted and faded alot ofprob- “There’s restricted this sense, a In Community News Group / Jaime Williams /Jaime Group News Community next morning. A paintjob the until lines restriction ready parked within the when cars are usually al- linesagency resonsible only for the paints at night, ticketing. ticketing. unfair and confusion Avenue generated has Colden zone on parking restricted painted A partially the storyteller’s hands. storyteller’s the about putting the agency in mostly is interview a good good stories. But conducting type right the how ask to learn of and project, ofthe questionsgoals about learn equipment, ing record- the how use to learn sessions, to interviewers will elicit ing safety. driv- increasing while ers message to driv-parking” “no aclear send likely than more would day the during Harlem, but entirely unex- but entirely Harlem, or Village Greenwich as thing that’s every bit as rich over years. the borhoods neigh- the in constants and changes illuminate stories how the hearing to forward he’s and looking chimson, it’s kind in the area, said No- collections. circulating able as part of the branches avail- be will and collection, Street library’s research chived ar- at oralhistory.nypl.org, as part projects other the alongside of put online be will of stories the 42nd fi The project. branches throughout the at the programming related host will branches the and May, November through interviews will run from ries,” said Kelly. to telltheirrytellers sto- sto- for leave the space and curiosity, your trust back, This zone being painted “It’s uncovering some- fi the is project The ofcollecting phase The step to remember “Just nal collection rst of Community News Group / Steven Goodstein /Steven Group News Community need to make this left turn. left this make to need when they drivers of the safety for the but also eted, tick- who have been drivers a big benefi be will fully and thoroughly [email protected]. at 212-621-0552 Kelly Alexandra or contact branch local your visit ect, proj- the about information viewer or training for more or p.m.4:30 Alexan- at 30 Thursday, October and day, October 25 at 2:30 p.m. onSatur- Van Library Nest Parkway- Pelham at the and p.m.; 2:30 at 1 November day, Satur- and p.m. 4:30 at 22 ber onWednesday, Octo- brary Li- Allerton p.m.; at the 4:30 at 15 October Wednesday, and p.m. 4at 2:30 October Park on Library Saturday, Morris at the place take be,” Kelly. said will tion how valuable that informa- now from ofyears dreds research. for future tential po- Kelly,said it creates and the gaps of written history, fi about is histories amined,” he said. To sign up inter- for the To sign Interview will trainings hun- imagine only can “I The collection of oral t not only to the the to t notonly lling in lling Former ballroom to host fi rst art exhibit 21, WEEKLY9 BRONX September 2014

BY JAIME WILLIAMS pieces, all but two of which They just need a place to The fi rst exhibit at Little are new. go to in order to experience Italy’s new arts center will Alfi eri, who works pri- it, she said. which is where open this October. marily as a sculpture art- alternative art spaces like Sculpture and Mixed- ist, said she has been work- Rex Hall canhelp. Media exhibit “Ego versus ing within the theme of “I think every neighbor- Soul” will be presented by “ego versus soul” for years, hood needs something like artist Jeanine Alfi eri as creating art inspired by this,” Alfi eri said. the maiden exhibit at Rex obervations of the separa- The Belmont Society Hall on 187th Street. tion of mind and spirit. of Arts and Culture has The space is an old ball- “I fi nd it fascinating plans to host a wide vari- room that has been con- what our egos tell us to do,” ety of cultural events in the verted into an art center she said. coming months and years. by the non-profi t group the Her new pieces include In November, the travel- Belmont Society of Arts a “Facebook” series, which ing art gallery that Alfi eri and Culture. she said is an observation founded, the Fountianhead Alfi eri, a long-time New of how social media feeds Gallery, will be featured at York artist, moved her stu- our egos. Rex Hall. dio to the Bronx about fi ve Despite the ideas behind Alfi eri said she founded years ago, and said she her pieces, Alfi eri said her the gallery in order to meet loves it here. work is accesible. She said new artists and bring them “When I got here the she feels people can expe- together in collaboration, Artist Jeanine Alfi eri with her sculpture piece Sirena at Rex Hall, the site of her upcoming art exhibit. Bronx art community wel- rience art no matter their as well as estabilish a non- Community News Group / Jaime Williams comed me with open arms,” level of education or previ- elitist space for viewing she said. ous exposure to art. art. She’s had a residency “Everyone can enjoy it, “It’s a place where ev- be held Saturday, October formance by Autumn Ki- and will be open Wednes- at in Rex Hall throughout and everyone should be ex- eryone is welcome,” said 4, at 7 p.m., at Rex Hall 602 oti, and food by Woopies days through Fridays from the summer since June, posed to it regardless of fi - Alfi eri. E. 187th Street. The recep- Miniature Dessert Co. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Satur-

working on October’s ex- nancial situations or place The opening reception tion will feature music by The exhibit runs Octo- days and Sundays from www.BXTimes.com hibit, which will feature 12 in society,” she said. for “Ego versus Soul” will the Monticello Trio, a per- ber 1 through October 29 noon to 6 p.m. John Gilder fundraiser keeps area youth active

BY PATRICK ROCCHIO tence. It’s generosity honors Young people in their John Gilder, a City Island 20s from City Island and native who passed away in beyond are remembering August 2009 at the age of 23 their deceased friend while from a undiagnosed heart encouraging local youth to condition. excel in school and sports. “I grew up with John on For nearly the past fi ve City Island,” said Jokinen. years, Jack Jokinen, 29, and “He was just a regular guy several of the friends he who loved everything about grew up with, have helped growing up on City Island: organize a memorial fund- fi shing, being outdoors, raiser in honor of their de- being on boats, and swim- ceased friend John Gilder ming.” at the Morris Yacht Club on After living in Connect- City Island. Their most re- icut from the fi fth grade cent lawn party took place through high school, and in August. visiting City Island fre- The lawn party is just quently to see his grand- one of several ongoing fund- father, he moved back to This year’s annual fundraiser at the Morris Yacht Club on City Island, pictured, was another success. Photo courtsey of Gilder Scholarship raisers for the John Gilder the island after graduat- Memorial Scholarship ing with a business degree Fund, which sponsors two from Fordham University. Island and Greenwich, CT “Obviously there are issues citing activity and you have Doyle, a 20-something board City Island Little League He became a production as- succeed, said Jokinen, who on the island in terms of good role models with par- member of the City Island teams. The fund also gives sistant on several fi lms, in- runs the scholarship along keeping youth active, get- ent coaches. It keeps the Civic Association who at- partial scholarships to stu- cluding City Island, fi lmed with John’s father Mark ting them out of the house, youth involved and gets tends the annual lawn par- dents who attend Fordham on the island and staring Gilder. and keeping them away them into the community.” ties at the Morris Yacht Club University and who gradu- Andy Garcia. The City Island part of from the streets,” said Ja- Briens believes that in- and makes donations. ate high school at John’s After going through the charity helps sponsor son Briens, another volun- volvement in associations “It shows that young second hometown in Green- the grieving process after a City Island Little League teer for the memorial fund like the little league gradu- people can accomplish wich, CT. John Gilder’s passing in team, and also a traveling who lives on the island. ally leads to involvement in great things in the commu- The Gilder Fund has August 2009, the scholar- summer team for the best “You fi gure with both the civic life as the young peo- nity,” he said. “Most of the raised over $100,000 in its ship fund was organized players that takes on teams little league and the sum- ple grow up. attendees and the coordina- four-and-a-half year exis- to help youth in both City from other little leagues. mer league, there is an ex- Concurring is John tors are in their 20s.”

Craig ‘muMs’ Grant dazzles in Bronx-based show 11 21, WEEKLY BRONX September 2014

BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN tor and slam poet, muMs the Bronx has on muMs September 30 for audience The Labyrinth The- is perfect for this one-man and on this show, and it’s members who would like ater Company has just show role that portrays a great reason for Bronx- to ask questions. Shows kicked off another sea- an aspiring artist coming ites, both old and young, on Thursday,September son of shows for the Bank from the borough of the to venture to the village 25 and Thursday, October Street Theater and their Bronx and trying to make to see one man bring the 2 will include special post- off-Broadway audiences. it in the world of music. Bronx to Manhattan and show events featuring One of these highly an- “This show will defi - beyond.” spoken word artists, poets ticipated shows includes nitely be an inspiration Marco Greco also and musicians. A Sucker Emcee, which to audiences because he is went on to mention that A Sucker Emcee is opened at the Bank Street making his dream come he hopes to see the show currently running at Theater on Wednesday, true and fi nding his spot- make its way to the Bronx the Bank Street Theater September 10. A Sucker light,” said Labyrinth at some point, citing po- on 155 Bank Street from Emcee show that tells the Theater Company mem- tential theaters at the Tuesdays to Saturdays at life story of Craig ‘muMs’ ber Marco Greco. “When Bronx Museum of Art or 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 7 Grant - a Hip Hop art- audiences see muMs per- Botanical Gardens. p.m., with tickets pricing ist, a slam poet, an actor form his life story in a Those who are prepar- at $25. Those travelling to and a fellow native of the show, by himself, they ing to see this show will the theater by subway can Bronx. will be amazed at his tal- not be disappointed. They connect to or take 2 Train Craig ‘muMs’ Grant ent and his artistry.” will see one artist - one to 14th Street. The show was born and raised in Although extremely ap- actor - one man move an is expected to run until Craig ‘muMs’ Grant takes to the stage with DJ Rich Medina in the arguably the most in- pealing to all audience in entire crowd, thus prov- Sunday, October 5 unless new show “A Sucker Emcee.” fl uenced locations dur- the greater New York area, ing to all of the Hip Hop extended. Photo courtesy of the Labyrinth Theater Company ing Hip Hop’s formation this show has a unique op- critics that, ironically, he - the south Bronx. In this portunity to connect with is far from “A Sucker Em- show, muMs takes Hip the Bronx, given all the cee.” Hop’s birthplace of the history of Hip Hop in the Audiences are encour- south Bronx with him to Bronx and the fact that aged to not only see the the Bank Street Theater, muMs has always resided show but also to stay af- Male breast cancer surviror

where audiences can get in the borough. terwards on selective days www.BXTimes.com a fi rst hand look at his life “The Bronx needs to to get even closer to muMs experiences, from child- know about this,” said and the production team. aims to spread awareness hood to present day. Marco Greco. “There is Talkback Tuesdays will As an experienced ac- so much infl uence that occur on September 16 and BY STEVEN GOODSTEIN tioned to the doctor that he Dr. Reynolds, the same doc- A fellow Bronx native, a had felt a cyst under his left tor who removed his fatty lifelong resident of Throggs nipple that had been caus- cyst eight years earlier. Neck and breast cancer ing him discomfort over Reynolds’ demeanor was survivor has one goal – to the last few months. much different after com- New art sculptures on the Square spread awareness on breast He fi gured it was just a ing back with Singer’s fi le. cancer – male breast can- fatty deposit, similar to the It was then that Dr. cer. one he had removed several Reynolds gave Singer the From Page 1 ping and looking,” said District in April. Michael Singer, who has years earlier with no com- news that a 2.2 cm tumor tions. Sorin. “And that’s what “The installation is been a male breast cancer plications. was discovered under his “It’s a marketable as- we want.” a great example of art survivor for almost four After the doctor felt the left nipple and the doctor set for those businesses The Westchester creating great streets yea rs, hopes to i n for m ot her cyst and expressed his con- diagnosed Michael Singer thinking of coming to Square sculptures are for passersby within men who don’t know that cern, Singer was referred to with breast cancer. the area,” said Sorin not the only DOT art- their community,” said they can get breast cancer, a local surgeon for a nipple “As the doctor was ex- about the arts presence. works in the borough. a DOT spokesperson just as he didn’t know until biopsy. Michael brought his plaining, I was fl oored and The addition of art is Other projects have about the Westchester he was diagnosed in 2010. wife Patty with him to give didn’t understand what he also about giving some- included sculptures at Square pieces. “DOT’s In this attempt to spread him strength for facing his was talking about, as I had thing to community East Tremont and Bos- commitment to bring- awareness through or- fears of needles and poten- never heard of men get- that’s already there, ton Road in collabora- ing art installations ganizations such as the tially being diagnosed. ting breast cancer,” said said Sorin. tion with the Bronx to neighborhoods Male Breast Cancer Coali- Surgeon Anibal Puente Michael. I had been diag- The sculpture of steel River Art Center, as throughout the city ac- tion, Breast Cancer Broth- wasn’t even able to get nosed with Stage 2 breast and rocks, called “Ur- well as a sculpture on tivates public space, ers and the Bret Miller 1T enough fl uid through the cancer.” ban Regeneration 2,” is Fordham Road called beautifies and creates Check Them Foundation, needle, so Michael was Michael was scheduled already drawing eyes “Tomorrow,” presented attractive corridors Michael is helping further scheduled for a surgical for surgery. and questions. through a partnership and establishes valu- education amongst men biopsy the following day at Now that he’s healthy “We’ve been get- with the Fordham Road able community-based about male breast cancer. Westchester Square Hospi- again, Michael’s aim is to ting a lot of people stop- Business Improvement partnerships.” “Men need to have a con- tal. spread male breast cancer versation with their medi- After waking up groggy awareness to other men, es- cal providers,” said Michael in the recovery room fol- pecially since Male Breast Singer. “This will help pro- lowing the procedure, Cancer Week, the third mote awareness and possi- Puente stated that he didn’t week in October, is ap- bly save someone’s life.” like what he saw. Singer in- proaching. Michael’s story of male formed his wife that night, “The ultimate goal is to breast cancer started back still unaware that male spread the word that men CALL 718-742-3386 TO ADVERTISE in December of 2010, when breast cancer was the cul- can get breast cancer too. he saw his general practi- prit. Men should check them- tioner, Dr. Joseph Bonanno, Michael and his wife selves routinely, as well as for a general fi tness evalua- went back to the doctor’s of- be aware that early detec- tion for work. During the fi ce the following week. He tion is a key to surviving examination, Singer men- met with Puente’s associate this deadly disease. www.BXTimes.com BRONX WEEKLY September 21, 2014 12 Centennial Benefit Luncheon Benefit Centennial Celebrating 100 the United Years in States of Ministry chronically sick and terminally ill, usually in patients’ homes and at night atnight and homes patients’ in usually ill, terminally and sick chronically Special Guest His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Cardinal Timothy Eminence His Guest Special Sisters, Servants of Mary of Servants Sisters, so that caregivers can rest. They charge no fee for their services. no fee for their charge They rest. can caregivers that so The Sisters, Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick, care for the for the care Sick, the to Ministers ofMary, Servants Sisters, The Tickets are $75 each and may be ordered by calling by ordered may be calling and each $75 Tickets are 12 Noon Sunday, November 16, 2014 For more information, visit visit For more information, The BronxThe Reporter Times the conventthe at(718) 829-0428. salutes the servantsofmary-ny.org