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BY PATRICK ROCCHIO attended in the joint committee Cruz said would present again The mayor’s proposed site hearing of the board’s Housing at the public hearing, is propos- for the long-awaited Bronx’ and Zoning and ad-hoc Co-op ing the two-story shelter that own animal shelter, may be still City committees on May 24. would generate 80 to 100 jobs, a pipe dream, as the host com- “I think Co-op City was loud be open seven days a week, munity has come out swinging and clear,” said Cruz, adding have a 68-car parking lot, and in opposition to the plan. “This is just the fi rst step in the space for 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 At a committee hearing of process.” rabbits and 20 small animals Community Board 10 on Thurs- The public hearing on June and birds. day, May 24, Co-op City resi- 18 will feature a full-board quo- Groundbreaking is pro- dents mostly expressed their rum and will allow concerned jected to take place in 2022 and displeasure of the selection of a parties to speak on the matter, the shelter would be completed site on Bartow Avenue next to as long as they sign up to do so, in 2024, according to the DOH. a restaurant in the Bay Plaza said Cruz. A DOH spokeswoman said Mall and a senior residence as Board members and resi- that the mayoral offi ce, which the location for the shelter. dents of Co-op City noted that proposed the 47,000 square-foot The Uniform Land Use Re- the 15,000-unit development development with adoption and view Procedure public hear- has a strict policy on pets, only veterinary services in Janu- ing for the proposed facility allowing dogs if they are ser- ary, selected the site because that would include a pet adop- vice or emotional support ani- of its proximity to public trans- tion and drop off is scheduled mals, according to multiple portation and off-site parking. for Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at sources. “Residents of the Bronx 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 31. The NYC Department of have been pushing for a full- Divine Teaching Matt Cruz, CB 10 district Health, which made a presen- manager, said about 100 people tation to the crowd and which Continued on Page 73 Hall of Fame Yankees manager Joe Torre and Fr. Jonathan Mor- ris, Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church pastor, formally recognized local supporters of Catholic school education at ‘A Night in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue’ on Wednesday, May 23 Bomb maker nabbed in DHS, NYPD raid at the historic Arthur Avenue Market. Joe Torre presented an award to his sister Sr. Marguerite Torre in honor of her personal BY ALEX MITCHELL ducted a “city wide manhunt” subsequently, authorities con- commitment to students during her 50 year career as a Catholic Bomb making materials, and later picked up Laugel in fi rmed. an AR-15 equipped with a gre- the Bronx “without incident” After a nearly two-year in- educator. See photo spread on page 48. Photo by Miriam Quin nade launcher that was in- according to DHS. vestigation, the collborative scribed with the word “havoc” Authorities began inves- agencies connected Laugel to on it, and enough cocaine to tigating Laugel in September an illegal drug peddling op- overwhelm Scarface were of 2017 when U.S. Customs eration and attained the war- just some of what the Depart- agents seized 49 Xanax pills rant to search his suspected ment of Homeland Security that came through JFK Air- drug and arms den. and NYPD recovered from the port addressed to the Bronx The NYPD Bomb Squad Baychester home of 38-year- resident. was called in out of concern old Richard Laugel on Tues- U.S. Immigration and Cus- that the suspected drug mak- day, May 22. toms Enforcement initially ing chemicals Laugel pos- Laugel, an alleged major developed the case against sessed could create a danger drug dealer, was absent dur- Laugel by mining data from to the surrounding area. ing the multi-agency raid on Chinese drug shipments, fo- During the raid bomb- his suspected drug factory cusing on those from Hong making materials similar to and home at 2205 Palmer Av- Kong. fi reworks were discovered as enue. DHS and the NYPD be- Law enforcement con- came involved in the case Continued on Page 73
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 3 Pel Bay merchants celebrate 20-plus years in business
BY ALEX MITCHELL Mouzakaitis also men- The Pelham Bay Merchants tioned his most busy times are Association celebrated those holidays and weekends like local businesses that have St. Patrick’s Day and Mother’s been around for 20 years of Day, while noting a loyal fol- more on Wednesday, May 23. lowing from the local Greek HSBC bank hosted the cel- community living near the ebration, while also being rec- Westchester Avenue restau- ognized for its two decades rant. plus presence on Crosby Av- The next longest was Vito’s enue. Men’s shop which has suited “Originally we were going Pelham Bay for over 50 years. to do the awards for businesses “We’re coming up on 51 that had been around between years to be exact,” said store ten and 20 years,” said Irene owner Michael DiFigola. “We Guanill, president of the Pel- still run out business the same ham Bay Merchants Associa- way since 1966,” he added. tion. “But when we looked at Born and raised on Edison Pelham Bay Merchants Association’s award recipients. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co the numbers we realized how Avenue, he also noted that the many businesses spent well area has gone through diverse over 20 years here and simply changes, with infl uxes of new The Crosby Avenue pizza Buhre Mini Mart, Balsamo’s ham Bay Home Center, Prime had to extend it,” she added. ethnic groups replacing the parlor has sauced the area Funeral Home, Bonavita - KEY Realty, Morea Insurance, Mid- George’s Diner took the old Italian, Irish and German since 1959, and is still receiv- FOOD, Cafe Italia, Crosby Pet dletown Animal Clinic, Mc- cake for being the longest ac- regime. ing accolades worldwide to Shop, Crosby Pizza Stop, Eye- Nulty Funeral Home, Pruzzo’s tive business. “We’re happy to have them, this day. Care Unlimited, Empire Ba- Deli, Pride Cleaners, Pilgrim Having spent 60 years serv- we love new customers,” said Last year Louie and Ernie’s gels, Fancy Feet Dance Studio, Pharmacy, Peach Pit Fruits ing Pelham Bay from the same DiFigola, while mentioning wound up on the Forbe’s list of Frank’s Pizza, Gentle Den- and Vegetables, Pelham Bay location, owner Gus Mouzakai- that his secret to doing well All Star Eateries in New York tistry - Dr. Greco, DDS, Gio- Realty, Ridgewood Savings tis has seen the neighborhood in business is focusing on ser- and was featured on Barstool vanni’s Restaurant, and Giu- Bank, Shamrock Inn, Santi- undergo many changes. vice over product, especially Sports ‘One Bite’ pizza ratings liano’s Heating and Cooling, no’s Hair Salon, Savvides Pho- “I’ve seen a lot of differ- when it comes to running a just some months ago. Also Joe’s Pizza, Jimmy tos CPA, Toro Exterminator, ences around here, none of men’s shop. The association also rec- Ryan’s Bar & Grill, Kids Kuts, Tri State Interiors, Quality it is bad,” said Mouzakaitis. Another business that was ognized longtime local mer- Lehigh’s Wines and Spirits, Diner, Villa Barone Pizza and “Things are going alright, es- recognized in Pelham Bay chants: Azby Insurance Bro- L & L Appliance Repair Cen- Restaurant, Vito’s Gourmet pecially when it’s busy,” he was famous pizzeria, Louie kerage, Ava’s Rain Florist, A ter, Pelham Bay Dental Asso- Deli and Zeppieri’s and Son added. and Ernie’s. & A Deli, Bronx Design Group, ciates, Dr. Landisi, DDS, Pel- Bakery.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 5 Hammond’s Cove dredging set to move forward
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO tation strategy concerning the $1.5 million to the project, and A plan to dredge a popular dredging were shared, accord- the senator stated that he was recreational boating destina- ing to NYCEDC. proud that the fi nancial com- tion has expanded in scope DEC provided technical as- mitment made the dredging and is moving forward. sistance and helped facilitate a reality and that he is look- The NYS Department of the meeting, according to the ing forward to completing the Environmental Conservation state agency. project. and NYC Economic Develop- “I am excited that all of the ment Corporation recently pieces are fi nally in place to met with community stake- begin the dredging project for holders to discuss the long- I am excited that Hammond’s Cove,” said Sena- awaited plan to dredge Ham- all of the pieces tor Klein. “This has been a mond’s Cove in Throggs Neck. project that the community According to attendees, are fi nally in has been asking for over many the current iteration has ex- years and has been sorely panded the project’s scope in place to begin the needed for our marinas and order to make the silt removal coastal communities.” The cove will see a larger area dredged as a part of a revised plan. effective for a longer period of dredging project The project had been a top Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio time. for Hammond’s Community Board 10 capital The $1.5 million dredge is budget request on multiple oc- now expected to begin some- Cove. casions over the past decade. cove may be sent to Connecti- ing of 9,500 cubic yards of time later this year, most A key component that cut, said Devine. material from the anchorage, likely in the fall when it will Jeff Klein brought everyone to an agree- “I think the project is fi - inlet and head of Hammond’s not disrupt the boating season Senator ment was the decision to nally on track,” said Dambin- Cove. for the cove’s two marinas. dredge to a depth of six feet skas. The next step is to fi nalize DEC, the state agency stew- Klein provided $150,000 to at low tide, said Pat Devine, a He said that in addition to the project plans and submit arding the project, and EDC, fund the study, and allocated LPYC member/former CB 10 agreeing on the six-foot stan- the necessary environmental which undertook and com- an additional $500,000 in this member and Justin Dambin- dard, he was pleased that the permits, according to DEC. pleted the feasibility study in year’s budget to pay for an ex- skas, operator of the Ham- dredging permit can be re- According to EDC, the or- 2017 and 2018, met on Thurs- panded dredging area, which mond’s Cove Marina. newed for up to eight years ganization is now proceeding day, May 17 with representa- the study showed was desir- “Everything is already so that the scope of the dredg- with permitting the dredging tives from the Locust Point able to avoid having to repeat rolling now,” said Devine, add- ing could be easily expanded of Hammond’s Cove and looks Yacht Club and Hammond’s the dredging after a small ing “It was a good meeting and should additional funds be- forward to assisting the local Cove Marina and Senator Jeff number of years, said a Klein everyone walked away feeling come available. community to improve vessel Klein’s offi ce. spokeswoman. really up.” According to DEC, the cur- navigational access at the in- Findings and an implemen- In total, Klein allocated Material removed from the rent plan calls for the dredg- let. HEALTHY WOMEN NEEDED TO HELP PREVENT HIV
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6 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR Syringe kiosks introduced to south and west Bronx parks
BY SARAH VALENZUELA tona Park, Concrete Plant Park and and the other to be placed throughout The city has found a new use for Rainey Park, which are all on the list the parks. the Bronx’ scare parks: over a dozen to receive the disposal kiosks. The kiosks will be locked and only of them will now be used as collection “Having a secure, contained and contain a small opening to insert sy- sites for used heroin needles. accessible disposal is a good step to- ringes. On Monday, May 21, NYC Parks an- ward eliminating syringes in our These kiosks will be regularly nounced a partnership with the NYC parks.” cleaned and emptied by professionals Health Department to address the Others were concerned about the with blood-borne pathogen training, growing problem of discarded drug message these kiosks could send to according to NYC Parks. syringes in our borough’s parks. the community. Others in the communities around More than 60 syringe disposal ki- “Our community has limited open the designated parks were satisfi ed osks will be installed in some of the space,” said Dr. Bola Omotosho, the with how close the kiosks would be to parks in the west and south Bronx chairperson of Community Board 5 areas where there are children. communities. of the importance the parks are to the “Hopefully it’ll help control sy- The green collection boxes will communities in his district. “While ringes from just being thrown around, be found at St. Mary’s Park in Mott this initiative could be helpful, I don’t but I don’t like how close they are to Haven, Aqueduct Walk in Morris want people in the community to the school, M.S. 223,” said Chester Heights, and Franz Siegel Park near think our parks are for drug users.” Montes, deacon at the Third Spanish Yankee Stadium. Parks estimated their staff collects Baptist Church in Mott Haven, which The installation of these kiosks almost 5,000 needles a week through is near Clark Playground, also on the already began and will continue all the parks in the borough, but the list to get kiosks. through the end of June. Some have kiosks will be placed in parks where Montes also said his congregation breathed sighs of relief after hearing the most syringes are found. often picks up litter in the neighbor- the plans. The idea for the kiosks, which are hood and one of their concerns is fi nd- “Knowing we will have the kiosks part of the city’s HealingNYC pro- ing discarded needles. makes me feel less worried,” said gram to combat the opioid epidemic, Other parks listed to receive the 24-year-old Lyle Gonzales, who lives stemmed from success seen in similar kiosks include Tremont Park, Ryan along Burnside Avenue. initiatives in Vancouver, Canada and Triangle and Garrison Playground Gonzales explained he used to fre- Seatlle, WA, according to NYC Parks in Mott Haven, Claremont Park, and quent Aqueduct Walk to walk his dog, commissioner, Mitchell J. Silver. University Woods next to Bronx Com- but stopped after fi nding stray nee- “Everyone deserves parks that are munity College. dles. safe and clean,” said commissioner “The syringe kiosk disposal plan Silver in a statement on the program. is a much-needed resource for my There are currently two designs community,” said Councilman Rafael for the kiosks, one of which will be (Right) One of the designes of the syringe Salamanca Jr. whose district has Cro- placed in comfort stations of the parks drop off kiosk. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks THE BIG DRAW Your Chance to win up to $100,000 CASH!
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BY SARAH VALENZUELA because it could dramatically The Morris Park commu- alter existing traffi c patterns, nity has spoken: Vision Zero’s and in turn modify the data the road diet proposal for Morris DOT used in recommending Park Avenue is not going to the present plan. happen if they have any say on Everyone on the community the subject. board voted in favor of sending On Thursday, May 24 Com- the letter, except for one per- munity Board 11 voted to send son, who declined to speak to a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio the Bronx Times. and the city in opposition to the “This is our neighborhood, lane reduction plan for Morris we know what works here and Park Avenue. this (road diet) plan will not “We know how bad traffi c work,” continued Vitaliano. already is here,” said Tony Vi- Driving on Morris Park Av- taliano, chair of Community enue has become increasingly Board 11, during the meeting. diffi cult due to double-parked Al D’Angelo (l) and Tony Vitaliano during the May 24 CB11 full board meeting. “But no one ever consulted us cars and delivery trucks. Pe- Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela before they came up with the destrian safety is another con- plan.” cern. other. “My offi ce received two signatures on a petition to send These NYC Department of Along with the many mer- The DOT plan would only phone calls in support of the to the mayor’s offi ce, showing Tranpotation plans would add chants along the corridor, Mor- make matters worse, they road diet, neither lived in the the depth of the community’s a turn bay, narrow the vehicle ris Park Avenue also has a pub- claim, convinced that narrow- community,” said Councilman opposition to the plan. lanes and parking lanes, which lic library and a church. ing the vehicle lanes and add- Gjonaj, who was also present As of May 30, the DOT was would also be separated by a Morris Park Avenue also ing bike lanes would do more at the meeting, as he endorsed still considering the project new bike lane on either side of leads to the NYC Health + Hos- harm than good in efforts to the community’s letter. “If with no set timetable for imple- the road. pital Jacobi Medical Center, better protect pedestrians and this community does not want mentation. In the letter, the board asked Montefi ore Medical Center, cyclists these plans, then we don’t want In February, the DOT Bronx the city to hold off on plans for Yeshiva University and the Al- Among the list of signatures them either.” commissioner, Nivardo Lopez, the road dieting implementa- bert Einstein College of Medi- on the letter are the six local “It’s completely unfair if visited the community board tion until after the completion cine. and state elected offi cials who this happens with our opposi- to discuss the DOT plans, cit- of the not-yet-funded Metro Some people at the meet- represent the area, including tion,” said Assemblywoman ing success with similar proj- North Morris Park train sta- ing recalled spending 20 to 30 Councilman Mark Gjonaj and Fernandez at the meeting. ects in other areas of the bor- tion. minutes, and sometimes even assembly members Nathalia Along with the letter, Tony ough and addressed the Morris The reason they tied the longer, just to get from one part Fernandez and Michael Bene- Vitaliano also announced Park Communiy Association road plan to the train station is of Morris Park Avenue to the detto. plans to gather at least 2,000 recently, as well.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reader rejects ranked the state’s unhealthi- muters? a full time 24/7 MTA chair- est county and the site of hun- The good news is no doubt man. ‘diet’ criticism dreds of traffi c deaths over that as MTA chairman and Larry Penner the last ten years, protecting CEO between November 2011 Founded in 1981 by and expanding these road to December 2012, he did a Man seeks Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi Dear editor, improvements should be the great job bringing MTA trans- CEO A recent article in Crain’s councilman’s number one pri- portation back from the dam- kidney donor Les Goodstein New York quoted Councilman ority for his constituents. ages brought by Super Storm PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Mark Gjonaj as blaming the I strongly hope Council- Sandy. Lhota’s previous expe- Dear editor, Jennifer Goodstein “real cause of congestion” in man Gjonaj will reconsider riences at the MTA and at City My husband is 61 years BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER New York City as “the city’s his views. Hall serving as NYC Finance old and has a condition called Laura Guerriero zeal for street-slimming ‘road Kevin Daloia Commissioner, Offi ce of Man- Polycystic Liver Disease. PLD EDITOR diets’ and the proliferation of agement and Budget Direc- is a rare hereditary condition John Collazzi ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER bike lanes.” The Councilman tor and Deputy Mayor for Op- and the only cure is a liver Need a 24/7 Patrick Rocchio followed this up on Wednes- erations under former Mayor transplant. Liver transplants REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR day by saying in a tweet that MTA chairman Rudy Giuliani positioned him for this disease are typically Rob Wirsing the clear curbs program is a to hit the ground running. reserved for people who are REPORTERS “nightmare.” The bad news is that he experiencing severe abdomi- Sarah Valenzuela Bicycle lanes and road di- Dear editor, continues to retain positions nal pain and whose overall Alex Mitchell ets are proven to save lives Are there enough hours in as a senior vice president of quality of life is suffering. A ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leonard Vigliotti and improve health outcomes. the day for MTA Chairman NYU Langone Medical Center liver transplant is my hus- Donna Marzi With the Bronx consistently Joe Lhota to deliver for com- and at Madison Square Gar- band’s only chance for a nor- PRODUCTION den. Now, more than ever his mal life. Mauro DeLuca MTA assignment is a full-time My husband is seeking a Call 718.260.2555 job well beyond the standard 9 suitable donor ages 18 to 55 to 5 hours most New Yorkers with blood type B Positive. work. Lhota can’t serve mul- My daughter and I would like car tiple employers at the same to say ‘thank you’ in advance Subscribing Community Groups ..to sell your in our • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association time without avoiding poten- from our hearts for the joy and • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. CLASSIFIED SECTIONS tial confl icts of interest. Tran- hope you would bring to this • Schuyler Hill Civic Association sit riders, taxpayers, transit family. • Ferry Point Civic Association • Ferry Point Community Advocates Real Results! advocates and elected offi cials Marilyn Fay • Chippewa Democratic Club & get... can accept no less. They need ([email protected]) • Throggs Neck Merchants Association • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Korony American Legion Post 253 • Locust Point Civic Association OPED: by Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner Saving the lives of NY’s women • Spencer Estate Civic Association • Country Club Civic Association • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association From a prospective moth- born, having a baby should ern medicine should ensure er’s Day and honored those • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 er’s first medical appoint- be a joyous occasion for the that having a baby is a safe matriarchs who have made • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement Organization ment to the birth of her new- entire family. While mod- process and not fraught with so much possible in their • Morris Park Community Association danger – too often women lives, and the time is long • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. learn that just the opposite overdue for New York to take • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance WE’LL FETCH IT FOR YOU • Chester Civic Improvement Association is true. a leadership role in reducing • Bronx Chamber of Commerce • Liberty Democratic Association ( (&' ...and deliver to your home In New York State the the number of deaths due to most recently reported data childbirth and ensure the • Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association
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deadline is the Monday preceding publication. A sense of concern and out- dying from childbirth in- I am committed to tak- rage is brewing in Throggs Neck about a possible conver- sion of an offi “a substance-abuse rehabili- an unwanted use. Classifi ed Deadlines: To place a Classifi ed Ad call ce building into tation program recruiting Commercial tenants at staff” to work in the building 2800 Bruckner Boulevard re- and lack of community no- ceived letters to vacate the tice or engagement on what property, and community the NYC Department of Build- creasing by more than 20 ing action on this important (718) 260-2555 or email classifi [email protected]. may be sited at 2800 Bruckner leaders have formed a coali- ings, including those concern- Boulevard. tion to fi ing “commercial space that is and drug rehab program. “The community is defi being turned into residential ght a possible alcohol nitely mobilized,” said Steven space” and those saying ten- Deadline: 3 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. Complaints have been Kaufman, an attorney who fi ants see “beds, dressers, mir- led with the city about beds is leading the Throggs Neck being moved into the build- rors and chairs,” being moved Strong coalition looking into - ing or illegally converting it in. percent between 2010 and public health issue and have the matter, adding “I believe into a residential building, with mobilization, we might As of press time, a meeting Legal Notice Deadlines: For Legal Advertis- with some folks planning to of the Throggs Neck Strong be able to stop what they want take legal action against the coalition has been planned to do.” landlord because they have for the Crosstown Diner on leases, according to multiple Tenants in the building Thursday, August 3, with Jaen say they got letters over the ing call (718) 260-3977 or email dwilson@ sources. expecting around 125 people, last two weeks telling them following a lot of community Homeowners and renters to vacate the building by 2016. The data also shows introduced legislation that are also circulating petitions organizing and petitioning September, said Bobby Jaen, to protest what appears to be that led to a forceful showing Throggs Neck Merchants As- at an earlier impromptu meet- cnglocal.com. Deadline: 12 p.m. Monday prior ( ,* ""%#' & sociation president and coali- ing on Friday, July 28. $%#!#' #"#"#" tion member. #&'#$'' Anthony Mameli, Charles So far, at leastRuttenberg 20 com- Realty’s Bronx plaints have been logged with Westchester Square reels overcommercial vagrants real estate man- to publication. ,!$ % ',& "# ager, said the company was New York’s expectant moth- would create a permanent planning a grand opening for its new offi While Bronxites prepared to take a ‘bite out of crime’ ce at the building Letters To The Editor: Readers are encouraged at the annual August 1 Night Continued on Page 67 Out Against Crime, one crook tion with the man. turned that around and took a bite out of a local merchant At his 25 Westchester ers dying at a rate more than statewide Maternal Mortal- Square store, Sol recalled how to send us their viewpoints. Name and address who tried to interrupt his the shoplifter had on previous thievery. occasions been a paying cus- A.M.A.F. Fashion business tomer. A fi owner Abdul Sol felt more he “went ght to ensued the ground and Sol with said must be included, but will be withheld upon than an impact to his quality “He spent money here, him. I hurt my shoulder. He it’s not like I never saw him of life on the morning of Sun- took a big bite in my arm. I was before,” Sol said. “He came day, July 9, when a shoplifter at the hospital until 6 o’clock. I around two or three months twice of that in Alabama and ity Review Board responsi- tried to leave his store with still have pain in my shoulder. ago and bought a pair of request. Letters should be as brief as possible, a bag of clothing and Sol suf- I still can’t lift my left arm.” shoes.” fered a severe bite on his left Sol said he had seen the forearm and a dislocated right But the Sunday of the as- shoplifter associate with pa- sault, the suspect asked for a shoulder during a confronta- tients from the Bronx Psychi- shopping bag, grabbed stuff, not exceeding 200 words. atric Center, so he fi and tried to leave, according was a client. to Sol. at dramatically higher rate ble for understanding why ) #" ("&% As Bronx Psychiatric Cen- “I told him, ‘No, you can’t ter, on Waters Place, contin-gured he take my stuff.’” ues to release its patients on News Items: Readers are welcome to suggest ,&#&*** +("$!'the street during the &$day, they interact with homeless people Continued on Page 67 than each of our neighbor- New York’s maternal death news items of interest. 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BY SARAH VALENZUELA “You can’t kick someone the 45th Precinct and plan The Throggs Neck Mer- out of an establishment with- to work alongside their com- chants Association has set out reason, but you can pre- munity affairs department their sights on a new mobile vent troublemakers from in the implementation of the ID scanner application for its coming in the door,” contin- program, according to Jaen. burgeoning restaurant and ued Jaen. Much of the work the bar community. The app would help estab- TNMA has done recently, in- The app, which is an Inter- lishments connect with each cluding their efforts to help net-based storage program other and identify individu- establishments in the com- called ‘IDScan.net,’ would als who have caused prob- munity with safety, have help bar and restaurant own- lems at their venues or who helped increase their mem- ers scan IDs and verify cus- have been banned at similar bership, according to TNMA tomers that come to their es- businesses. new member coordinator, tablishments. “We’re not policeman and Edward Angelino. The premise of the pro- we’re not trying to put red “They see we’re there gram would be to prevent fl ags on someone with one in- to help merchants and the problems before they occur, cident,” said Steve Kaufman, community before problems an idea that was thought of TNMA legal advisor. arise and even after,” said just days after the March 7th “We want to help mer- Angelino. Vapor Lounge incident that chants know if they should (l-r) Steve Kaufman, Edward Angelino and Bobby Jaen. The IDScan programs im- sparked widespread commu- monitor certain customers Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela plementation is still in its nity concern. before they come in,” clari- preliminary stages and the “Safety is something that fi ed Kaufman. TNMA has no set start date. needs to be addressed,” said So far the organization the rest of the merchants af- the scanner can also verify The extent of the estab- TNMA president, Bobby has gathered the interest of ter hearing about it at the bar all government IDs, helping lishments on the IDScan Jaen. “We want people in the 15 bars and restaurants in and nightlife convention in management and security network in the area, depend community and those who the area including Vapor Las Vegas in February. determine fake IDs. on the number of establish- come to the area that they Lounge, Casa, Sapito’s, Ha- Colon has also been try- Even the Crosstown Diner ments that actually decide to are in a safe environment.” vana Cafe, Cabo, the Parq, ing to gather more support showed interest in the app to pay for it. According to data col- and Mamajuana Café, who for its use because the larger help support the merchants For merchants interested lected by the IDScan.net web- had actually began using the the network of merchants us- and the community, accord- in learning more about the site, 1% of customers cause app. ing it grows, the more effec- ing to Bill Tsibidis, co-owner Throggs Neck Merchants As- 98% of problems at retail, Head of operations of the tive the app will be. of the diner. sociations and the IDScan restaurant and nightlife es- Parq, Emmanuel Colon, was In addition to identify- The TNMA has also es- app, contact Bobby Jaen at tablishments in the US. the one who introduced it to ing troublesome customers, tablished a connection with (646) 657-1312 ext. 1. I am living proof that methadone treatment works.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 15 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS FOR RENT
700 Rosewood Street is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted to fill vacancies and to replenish the waiting list at 700 Rosewood Street in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. This building was constructed through the New Housing Opportunities Program (NHOP) of the New York City Housing Development Corporation and the Mixed Income Rental Program (MIRP) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The size, rent, and targeted income distribution for the apartments are as follows:
Apartment Household Monthly Total Annual Income Range*** Size Size* Rent** Minimum - Maximum
Studio 1 $1,041 $37,578 - $43,860
60% AMI 1 $40,252 - $43,860 1 Bedroom $1,117 2 $40,252 - $50,100
2 $48,275 - $50,100 2 Bedroom 3 $1,350 $48,275 - $56,340 4 $48,275 - $62,580
Studio 1 $1,407 $50,126 - $73,100
1 $53,692 - $73,100 1 Bedroom $1,509 2 $53,692 - $83,500 100% AMI 2 $64,389 - $83,500 2 Bedroom 3 $1,820 $64,389 - $93,900 4 $64,389 - $104,300 *Subject to occupancy criteria ** Includes gas for cooking, heat, and hot water – resident pays electricity ***Income guidelines subject to change. Asset limits apply.
Qualified Applicants will be required to meet income guidelines and additional selected criteria. Protestors outside of 1072 Woodycrest Avenue. Courtesy of CASA Applications may be obtained email at: [email protected]
Applications may also be requested via mail by writing to: Clinton Management 42-09 235th Street Douglaston, NY 11363 Tenants protest conditions *Please include a self-addressed envelope
or via telephone by calling: 718-281-2400
Accepting applications until vacancies are filled and the waiting list has been replenished. at 1072 Woodycrest Avenue No Broker’s Fee. No Application Fee.
BILL DE BLASIO, Mayor New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development BY ALEX MITCHELL across the street, the tenants claim. Maria Torres-Springer, Commissioner Frustrated tenants from 1072 Tenants also allege they have been New York City Housing Development Corporation Eric Enderlin, President Woodycrest Avenue rallied in protest intimidated. They charge that they are www.nychdc.com of their building’s landlord and owner, discouraged from participating in ten- Jacob Eisenstein on Wednesday May ant meetings, that management has 23, demanding quality repairs, im- refused to provide quality repairs and
proved services, and an end to what that the long-term tenants have been they believe is harassment through denied access to basic services. poorly kept conditions. “What our landlord is doing is to Tenants in the 52-unit building harass us to displace us. We haven’t re- MAKE lived more than four months with- ceived the repairs we have repeatedly out gas from January until the end of asked for and we haven’t had services THE CITY April according to Community Action for years,” said tenant Clara Cruz. for Safe Apartments, the organization “The elevator is broken and my el- YOUR that supported the protest. derly neighbors and neighbors with Eisenstein began a gas-to-electric disabilities can’t get down the stairs. CLASSROOM stove conversion without notifying the That’s why we are here demanding tenants beforehand and did not obtain that our landlord become accountable the proper approvals from the NYS Di- for its actions,” she added. vision of Homes and Community Re- Other conditions reported in the newal, CASA says. six-story, pre-war building include the “Our (building’s) management rampant vermin infestation, mold, wa- company upgraded the intercom sys- ter damage and non-functioning elec- tem, are repairing our elevator, which trical outlets. is still not working, and converted our “Many times, when our landlord gas stoves to electric stoves,” said ten- sends his staff to our apartments to re- ant Marilyn Mullins. “Now the land- pair the issues that we are complain- lord wants us to pay more for the ser- ing about, his staff starts the work, vices that we did not get for months or they don’t fi nish the work. When they years,” she added. do (fi nish the repair) it’s patch work,” During a February meeting with said tenant Barbara George. Eisenstein, the landlord told the ten- The ending of patch-work repairs ants that a Major Capital Improve- was also a major proponent of Ocana’s ment rent increase application would case against the building’s ownership. be fi led following the completion of the “We hope tenants across the Bronx OPEN HOUSE delayed repairs, Mullins said. and New York City use 1072 Woody- SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018 “A tenant’s right to a safe and hab- crest Avenue as an example and step (212) 220-1265 itable apartment does not depend forward to hold their landlords ac- on how much rent they pay” said Jo- countable. Our’s is not a unique story,” Start Here. Go Anywhere. www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cng hanna Ocana, the attorney represent- Ocana added. ing the Woodycrest Avenue property These tenants are determined to in a recent housing lawsuit against its continue their struggle until they re- ownership over failure to make the ad- ceive good quality repairs and a com- equate repairs. mitment from their landlord to hold As the tenants prepared for their the rents at its current level. protest, agents from the management The Bronx Times reached out to Ja- offi ce took pictures of the organized cob Eisenstein but did not receive a re- group and watched the action from sponse in time for publication. 16 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR Affordable housing complex completed in Tremont
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO together Webster Avenue Maria Torres-Springer, The completion of a new and Park House are indica- HPD commissioner, thanked affordable housing complex tive of the mixed-use proj- Breaking Ground and their is another sign that the bor- ects providing homes for partners for their commit- ough is meeting the needs of people from different walks ment to seeing that the city its residents. of life that the organization remains a place of opportu- Non-profit organization develops. nity for all of its residents. Breaking Ground held a Councilman Ritchie Tor- “Webster Residences pro- ribbon cutting with its pub- res said that the two build- vides 170 homes and indi- lic and private sector part- ings are world-class housing vidualized, on-site social ners on Tuesday, May 15 developments that replaced services so that low-income in Tremont for 170 units of what had previously been a residents with special needs new affordable and support- vacant eyesore. have the support they need ive housing at 411 E. 178th “I think there’s real value to build a stronger future,” Street. At the ribbon cutting were (l-r) Rick Cook, COOKFOX Architects founding in mixed income housing,” said Torres-Springer. The building’s ribbon cut- partner; Fabian Ramirez, Capital One vice-president, community devel- said Torres of the buildings. Social services at the ting capped off a larger proj- opment banking; Sam Ganeshan, Hudson Housing Capital managing di- “You have units for both Webster Avenue building ect, known as Park House rector; Tony Hannigan, Center for Urban Community Services executive the formerly homeless and will be provided by the Cen- and Webster Avenue resi- director and Breaking Ground board member; Samuel Roberts, Offi ce of working families, and I have ter for Urban Community dences in the parlance of the Temporary and Disability Assistance commissioner; RuthAnne Visnaus- a preference for integrated Services. developer, that features two kas NYS Homes and Community Renewal commissioner; Emily Lehman, housing settings.” These services at the buildings offering afford- Among the organizations newly dedicated Webster Housing Preservation and Development assistant commissioner and Ian able housing. and agencies that helped Avenue building, a $64 mil- The apartments dedi- Shrank, Breaking Ground board member and general counsel. provide financing for the lion building, will include cated on the 15th include Photo courtesy of Breaking Ground newest building were NYS on-site case workers, social 90 units set aside for people Homes and Community Re- workers, primary medical who were formerly home- Board 6, she stated. ive and affordable housing, newal, the NYS Office of care and employment assis- less, including those living All of the Webster Avenue joined by a beautiful shared Mental Health, Office of tance. with an HIV/AIDS diagno- building’s units are studios courtyard,” stated Rosen. Temporary and Disability The Webster Avenue sis, and 80-units for low in- that are approximately 310 Park House includes a Assistance/Homeless Hous- building also features a com- come, working people, stated square feet each. mix of studio, one-, two- and ing Assistance Corporation, puter lab, community space Brenda Rosen, president and “We opened our Park three-bedroom units, with a NYC Department of Housing and a gym, stated Rosen. CEO of Breaking Ground. House development last year, majority of units in the two- Preservation and Develop- Both buildings took about At least half of all the and are now thrilled to open and three-bedroom catego- ment, Hudson Housing Cap- two years to complete, and new residents will have al- Webster, completing the full ries. ital and Capital One Bank, were designed by architect ready resided in Community 418-unit complex of support- Rosen stated that taken stated Rosen. COOKFOX.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 17 Throggs Neck Classic Car Cruise a ‘yuge’ success
BY ROBERT WIRSING troduces the uninitiated to the A popular Throggs Neck automotive world in a family- classic car show celebrated its friendly environment and dis- biggest night yet! pels many of the scene’s nega- Approximately 345 cars and tive stereotypes often depicted countless spectators packed in such high grossing Holly- Trump Golf Links’ massive wood fl icks as ‘The Fast and parking lot for the Throggs the Furious’ franchise. Neck Classic Car Cruise - TNCCC’s Cruise Night #2 Cruise Night #1 of 2018 on of 2018 is scheduled for Thurs- Thursday, May 24. day, July 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Car and motorcycle enthusi- Trump Golf Links. Rain date is asts of all ages enjoyed the Wa- Thursday, August 9. terfront NYC’s delicious cui- Cruise Night #3 of 2018 will sine; live music performed by be held on Thursday, October 4 K J Acoustics; viewing a myr- from 5 to 9 p.m. at Trump Golf iad of classic American mus- An aerial view from Throggs Neck Classic Car Cruise Night #1 of 2018 at Trump Golf Links. Links. Rain date is Thursday, cle cars, race cars, hot rods, Photo courtesy of Ayyggss Photography October 11. beaters, rat rodz, kustoms and TNCCC thanks Trump Golf stockers on display; purchas- Links for sponsoring and host- ing TNCCC shirts printed by actually hit full capacity, but According to Hooks, the TNCCC is now held exclu- ing its event, Ultimate DJ En- S&P Racing Tees and a special we were still able to have peo- majority of them were former sively at Trump Golf Links at tertainment Inc.’s Anthony guest appearance by Bob Daly ple enter the show whenever Throggs Neck residents and Ferry Point. Grimaldi for volunteering his and the ‘War Horse’ Mustang II people left,” explained Nick Bronxites who returned to sup- All American-made rear- time to play music, the 45th Funny Car Team. Hooks, TNCCC co-founder. port the show, see the neigh- wheel-drive vehicles are wel- Precinct and 45th Precinct The vintage automotive Space was limited due borhood and catch up with old comed to participate. Auxiliary, Bronx Mopars and showcase raised $1,000 for St. to construction of the golf friends. Celebrating its third year, the many car clubs throughout Jude Children’s Research Hos- course’s new clubhouse, but TNCCC was founded in 2016 TNCCC was manufactured the tri-state whose volunteer pital. Hooks anticipates to have by Hooks, Marano and Alex from a passion for cars and the work made this show a ‘yuge’ “It was the biggest turnout twice the space by TNCCC’s Mittermeier with the assis- community. success. we’ve had yet and we actually next show. tance of their families, close “We have so many nice cars For information, contact had a lot of car owners on a Automotive afi cionados friends and the Bronx Mopars. here in Throggs Neck, but we [email protected] or waiting list to enter the show,” traveled from Wappingers Since then it has become never had any type of event visit Throggs Neck Classic Car said John Marano, TNCCC co- Falls, NY; Edison, NJ; Green- the biggest cruise night in like TNCCC to fully appreciate Cruise Nights’ Facebook page. founder. port, NY and Hartfort, CT to NYC, averaging over 200 cars them,” expressed Hooks. See photo spread on page “The show got so big that we visit the Bronx event. per event. He explained the show in- 18. SPIRIT ARE YOU A U.S. VETERAN? FILLED PRAYER ARE YOU PHYSICALLY AND GUIDED MENTALLY HEALTHY? A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS LOVE EXTENDED Welcome to our caring, You may be eligible to You will be multi cultural, multi-generational, participate in a research reimbursed for evangelistic home church! study at the James J. Peters your time, up to 5 services every Sunday. VAN NEST VA Medical Center that $350 8:30 am, 10 am (Service & Sunday School) ASSEMBLY aims to better understand 11:30 am, 4pm, 7pm. OF GOD brain function in health FOR MORE INFO Ministry programs and activities for 755 Rhinelander Ave. and depression. CALL DANIEL @ all ages — all week — all year! Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 584-9000 Come join us in prayer, praise Corner of Holland This study involves: EXT. 3635 and celebration! 2 blocks from White Plains Road interviews, questionnaires, www.vannestassembly.org This is an observational study, not a psychophysiological tests, treatment study. There may be no direct benefit to you. You may receive benefit from and an MRI brain scan. clinical evaluation and lab results. 2%6 $!6)$ (%2.15)34 s PASTOR 4 s & s DAVIDHERNQUIST AOLCOM 6th floor, Room # 6A-44, MIRECC Office, 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx NY 10468 2%6 2/3%-!2)% "2/7. s ASSISTANT PASTOR
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 19 ThunderBoltz fi rst season a success; 7 teams contend
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO and families who helped make A youth basketball league is the league’s inaugural season wrapping up its inaugural sea- as success at Villa Maria Acad- son with success under their emy on Friday, July 13. belts. The season was a reward- The Throggs Neck Thunder- ing experience, said both Cur- Boltz, a youth basketball league ran and Galvin. based in the east Bronx affi li- “What I get out of this is a ated with the Amateur Athletic lot of kids are able to stay off Union, is wrapping up competi- the streets and play a game that tion in its fi rst season with 84 they really love,” said Curran, youth mostly from local com- who coaches two teams. “At the munities participating. end of the season, you see that a The league, fi elded seven lot of the kids have improved… teams, including three for boys you want to make sure the kids and four for girls in different Throggs Neck ThunderBoltz teams like this one are competing in tournaments in the borough and New York are getting better at what they age groups. City area and beyond. Photo courtesy of the Throggs Neck ThunderBoltz really like to do.” The team mainly draws its Angela Scuoppo, a par- youth from the Throggs Neck, ent from Throggs Neck whose Country Club and Pelham Bay volunteers had 115 children to leave the borough or travel Formation of the Tunder- daughter is in the 11u team, communities for competition try-out, a number that ‘blew across it to fi nd teams that were Boltz began in July and play said that the coaches in the in AAU tournaments in the them away,’ said Galvin. right for them. began in the spring, said Cur- league are very friendly, and metro area and beyond, said “Our expectation going into The league’s teams are al- ran, with fi nancial support that her daughter loves going league offi cials. the year was to have three or ready participating far beyond coming from sponsors includ- to practice. Brian Curran, league presi- four teams, so going up to seven the region, with two of their ing Brewski’s and P.J. Brady’s “My daughter is up and dent and John Galvin, league was a highlight,” said Curran, teams, 11-year-old and under that was helpful in getting the ready to go to practice every vice-president, who are both adding “In the community we girls (11u) and 15-year-old and endeavor off the ground. single time, which says some- from Throggs Neck and have saw we needed to create a pro- under boys (15u) headed to a They were able to incorpo- thing about the league,” she extensive coaching back- gram that could provide the tournament in Baltimore in rate as a 501(c) 3 non-profi t sub- said. grounds, said that the fi rst AAU experience for the north- June. sidiary of the AAU, which pro- The ThunderBoltz featured season exceeded their expecta- east (Bronx) unlike any other.” They have already com- vides insurance, background girls 10u, 11u, 13u and 14/15u tions. Galvin said that children peted in tournaments at the checks on all the coaches, and teams this season. For boys, it Holding tryouts on Mar- didn’t have a lot of options if New Jersey shore and in lower some logistical support. fi elded 12u, 14u and 15u teams. tin Luther King Day, the two they wanted to compete in Westchester County, said Gal- The league is hosting a gala For information, e-mail tnt- league leaders and a group of AAU basketball, often having vin. to honor the players, coaches [email protected]. SECURITY DRUGS "OSTON 2OAD #ORNER OF &ISH !VE s "RONX .9 0( s &AX s WWWSECURITYDRUGSCOM Accurate! Fast Friendly Service!
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 21 Local doctor attends his street renaming on S. Boulevard
BY SARAH VALENZUELA whom went on to become well A hometown hero was hon- known professionals. ored for his achievements in “You always led with in- healthcare with a street co- tegrity and dignity in all that naming. you did,” said Dr. Richard Car- On Wednesday, May 23, doz- mona, 17th surgeon general of ens of people gathered at the the United States, in a letter corner of Westchester Avenue congratulating Dr. Izquierdo. and Southern Boulevard to cel- In the letter, he explained ebrate the life of Dr. Richard Iz- Dr. Izquierdo had been his quierdo, a family practice spe- childhood doctor and was one cialist. Dr. Richard Izquierdo of the reasons he too wanted to “This is a dream come Photo by Silvio Pacifi co pursue a career in the medical true,” said Dr. Izquierdo dur- fi eld. ing the street co-naming cer- In 2007, Dr. Carmona even emony. “I never expected this “It’s important for me and awarded him the Surgeon Gen- would happen.” this community that he was eral’s Medallion, the top honor Dr. Izquierdo, who is re- honored while still being with a surgeon general can give. ferred to by many simply as us to see it,” said Salamanca, He also cared for many Dr. Richard Izquierdo (c) and Councilman Rafael Salamanca (r), and stu- ‘Doc,’ started serving the who attributed much of his suc- elected offi cials before they dents from the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School. Bronx and the Latino commu- cess to the mentorship and en- rose to the seats they hold to- Photo by Silvio Pacifi co nity in 1962 when he opened his couragement he received from day, like Borough President fi rst practice on Southern Bou- the doctor. Ruben Diaz Jr, according to his levard. Dr. Izquierdo’s service in the father, Councilman Diaz Sr. erdo’s involvement in the 41st of the Bronx Medical Society, That practice, the San Juan healthcare industry spans over “When everyone left the Precinct Community Council, the Medical Society of the State Health Center, grew to become 60 years, but his commitment south Bronx, Dr. Izquierdo trying to help better the rela- of New York, and the Spanish the Urban Health Plan, Inc. just to his patients, many agree, stayed,” said Councilman Ru- tionship between the commu- American Medical-Dental So- 12 years later. have had lifelong impacts. ben Diaz Sr. “The Bronx’s his- nity and police offi cers. ciety. The honor of having a street “You taught me one person tory cannot be written without In addition to his work as As Dr. Izquierdo listened to co-named or renamed after could have a huge difference his name in it.” the chairman of that council, in friends, family, and countless someone, historically goes to in the lives of so many people,” “Not only did he not fl ee, but 1967 he was appointed the fi rst other patients and community individuals posthumously. said president and CEO of UHP, he got involved,” added long- chairman of the Community members share kind words of However, Councilman Ra- Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, time friend of Dr. Izquierdo, Planning Board by Borough gratitude for his service, he re- fael Salamanca Jr. wanted to Dr. Izquierdo’s daughter. Jack Flanagan, later in the cer- President Herman Badillo. marked that his career and life make sure Doc would be recog- Dr. Izquierdo has cared for emony. Among his other acheive- in healthcare had been a fun nized while he was still alive. countless patients, many of Flanagan, recalled Izqui- ments, he has been a member adventure. GEORGE’S RESTAURANT "5(2% !6%.5% s Smart Savings for Your Home Corner of Westchester Avenue & Crosby Avenue LOOK FOR OUR CIRCULAR $ YOUR NEXT DELIVERY OF IN TODAY’S PAPER! OFF $20 OR MORE 3 Must Mention Coupon Offer While Ordering To Receive Discount And Present Upon Food Receipt. Not To Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Exp. 4/30/2018
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 23 Navy’s newest ‘toy’ visits SUNY Maritime on Fleet Week
BY ALEX MITCHELL are a big family. I encourage Fleet Week once again re- more women to join this ca- turned to the waters of New reer path because they add a York City on Thursday, May new dynamic to the culture on 24 through Monday, May 28. board,” she added. SUNY Maritime College The Corwith Cramer is not joined the festivities hosting what you would expect from a two naval vessels, the U.S. Navy ship either. Navy Ship City of Bismarck Stationed out of Cape Cod, as well as the sail-powered this two-sail engineered ship SSV Corwith Cramer brigan- is used for naval research tine. around the world. Over 12 schools and 1,900 Approximately 25 students kids and chaperones got up- and its professional crew just close and personal with the returned from a voyage to the two mighty ships while also Caribbean to study the effects engaging in special nautical- of micro-plastic pollution on based workshops on the Mari- the sea. time campus. Besides its one satellite USNS City of Bismark and SSV Corwith Cramer on the SUNY Maritime dock. Both of these ships are un- that is used for email pur- orthodox to the usual Fleet Community News Group/ Sarah Valenzuela poses only, when the crew is Week brigade around the city, out to sea they are cut from though. do that with tanks and other tive was enthusiastic to spend catamaran’s crew of 26 is ci- their cellphones for the trip’s The City of Bismarck is an wheeled and tracked vehicles some time in New York City vilian and non-military. fi ve-week duration. expeditionary fast transport that the Army or Marines may for Memorial Day Weekend. “I grew up in Bismarck, Which makes most non- and is in what the Navy calls a use,” the captain added. When asked if he would see North Dakota which is ironic nautical folk seasick to think pre-initial operations capable Unlike a battleship or de- the greatest team in baseball that I’m on this ship. Besides about. vessel in a delivery test and stroyer, the City of Bismarck’s play, the captain jeered that being the one cook, I’m the Both ships were open for trials period. job is to get in and out of harm’s he heard the Houston Astros only woman on the crew, said public tours throughout the “What that means is it’s a way as quick as possible. were in town. Patricia Evenson, second of- long weekend. new toy and we are still play- With a top speed of 65 knots, Also unique to that of most fi cer in charge of navigations Now, The City of Bismarck ing with it,” said the ship’s that’s more than doable. Navy ships, the City of Bis- and operations. is back in Virginia with some captain James Regan. “It’s a It also uses jet propulsion marck is operated under Mili- “Everyone here is so sup- of its ‘new toy’ features to be ferry, a really fast ferry. Just engines for speed, just like tary Sealift Command rather portive that I don’t even no- played with while the Corwith as you can drive your car onto that of an airplane. than the Navy. tice that I’m the only woman Cramer has returned to its the Staten Island ferry, we Regan, a Massachusetts na- Meaning that the massive on the ship at times, we really New England berth.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 25 Memory & thinking: what’s normal and what’s not? by Healthy Seniors CliCC
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 27 Message from Councilman Mark Gjonaj Open letter to Mayor de Blazio
This week Congressman Joseph Bronx, call upon your administration you to explore other alternatives such Crowley, Senator Jefff Klein, As- to reverse course on the planned road as developing transportation alterna- sembly members Michael Benedetto dieting of Morris Park Avenue. tives and investing in existing infra- and Nathalia Fernandez, Council- We acknowledge that pedestrian structure. man Richie Torres and I wrote a let- and cyclist safety is a major concern Furthermore, road dieting on this ter to Mayor de Blasio urging that and we applaud you for taking steps particular stretch of road should not his administration reverse course to address it, but the vision zero pro- happen until the zoning impact of the on the planned road dieting of Mor- gram and road dieting, against the upcoming Metro North train station is ris Park Avenue. Attached with the wishes of the community, will not solve fully studied and understood. letter was a petition, signed by 1,065 this problem. Attached you will fi nd a petition neighborhood residents and mer- Given the extensive opposition to against the proposed road dieting chants. Below is our joint open let- this proposal by residents and mer- signed by 1,065 residents and mer- ter to the mayor: chants alike, we cannot stand idly by chants of the neighborhood. Dear Mayor de Blasio, as this proposal advances. We are en- We hope that you will listen to your We, the elected offi cials of the Mor- couraged by your commitment to this constituents, as we have, and aban- ris Park Avenue communities of the issue and our community, but we urge don this ill-conceived plan. COUNCILMAN MARK GJONAJ VISIONS hosts Celebrity Bartending Event
On Thursday, July 19, the who are blind and their fami- den; Laura Guerriero, founded in 1926, is a 501c3 so- and visually impaired. VISIONS Bronx Advisory lies that live in the Bronx. Bronx Times: Lisa Sorin, cial service and vision reha- Their vision is for every- Board will host its Celebrity Come and cheer on the Westchester Square BID. bilitation agency. VISIONS one to see what is possible. Bartending Event at 6 p.m. at celebrity bartenders – the Tickets are $35 if pur- mission is to develop and im- For more information The Residence Inn, located at Bronx Wonder Women: chased prior to the event and plement programs to assist about VISIONS or to pur- 1776 Eastchester Road. Now Wilma Alonso, Fordham $45 when purchased at the blind and visually impaired chase your tickets for the in its 6th year, this event has Road BID; Sara Bonizio, door. Price includes picnic people of all ages to lead inde- Celebrity Bartending Event, become a Bronx tradition. Metro Optics; Rosemary De- fare buffet. Cash bar with pendent and active lives, and visit VISIONS website www. The money that is raised will Luca, community volun- happy hour drink pricing. to educate the public to un- visionsvcb.org/events or call help support VISIONS free teer; Elizabeth Figueroa, VISIONS/Services for the derstand the capabilities and toll free (888) 245-8333 ext. programs for individuals New York Botanical Gar- Blind and Visually Impaired, needs of people who are blind 120.
BY FRANK VERNUCCIO tum. Productivity growth, prevalent during the Obama ment in mining increased by In the aftermath of the after the ravages of the reces- Administration. Middle 8,000…Since a recent low in election of 2016, America’s sion and the Obama economy, Action class employment is fi nally October 2016,employment in economy has made a signifi - are returning to nearly aver- rising. The latest Bureau of mining has risen by 86,000. cant comeback following a age over the past 25 years. Labor Statistics monthly re- BLS also found that the decade of recession and poor The Trump Administration’s Association port disclosed that Total non- median weekly earnings of decision making in Washing- changes in fi scal policy have farm payroll employment in- wage and salary workers in ton. But you wouldn’t notice boosted incentives to work, creased by 164,000 in April, the fi rst quarter of 2018 Me- it from major news media re- save, and invest. CBO also ing in the summer months and the unemployment rate dian weekly earnings of the ports. estimates that receipts for as employment and incomes edged down to 3.9 percent. nation’s 113.4 million full- Part of the problem estab- the fi rst seven months of fi s- keep growing. Infl ation isn’t More important than the time wage and salary work- lished by the media’s replace- cal year 2018 totaled $2,012 expected to be as volatile. overall statistic was the type ers was 1.8 percent higher ment of objective coverage of billion, a fi gure which is $83 HSBC estimates 1.9%, or of jobs that were increasing. than a year earlier. the news with editorial opin- billion more than the amount thereabouts, for the foresee- Job gains occurred in profes- In a statistic that may ion is that signifi cant infor- during the same period last able future.” sional and business services, prove somewhat disruptive mation simply does not get year. That is somewhat sur- The Hill reports that manufacturing, and mining, for Democrats in the upcom- reported, outside of specialty prising. Receipts collected in “Fourteen states have set solid middle class occupa- ing midterm elections, who publications and sources that April, for example, were $30 new records for low unem- tions which had been declin- heavily depend on black and happen to favor the political billion to $40 billion larger ployment rates in the last ing over the past decade as Latino support, the Trump interests that gain from a than CBO expected. year, nearly a decade after a result of poor policy deci- Administration’s economic particular piece of informa- The good news is, accord- the recession put millions sions. policies have been particu- tion. ing to CBO, mostly related to of Americans out of work… BLS found that “In April, larly helpful to both those Currently, many general economic activity in 2017 and Such a tight job market employment in professional communities. media sources are ignoring may refl ect stronger-than-ex- means businesses are com- and business services in- The unemployment rate or downplaying the national pected income growth in that peting for workers, rather creased by 54,000. Over the for black workers dropped to economic revival. year. than workers competing for past 12 months, the industry 6.6 percent, beating the previ- The Congressional Bud- Economic and business scarce jobs.” has added 518,000 jobs. Em- ous record low of 6.8 percent get offi ce has reported that publications, unlike the gen- These aren’t abstract fi g- ployment in manufacturing set in December. Similarly, real GDP growth is relatively eral media, have noticed. ures that are merely sta- increased by 24,000 in April… Hispanics had an historic strong this year and next, as Forbes notes that “A strong tistics good for Wall Street Manufacturing employment low unemployment rate of recent changes in fi scal pol- job market will likely lead while not helpful to Main has risen by 245,000 over 4.8%, matched once before in icy add to existing momen- to higher consumer spend- Street, a problem that was the year…In April, employ- 2006. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 29 HUMAN RIGHTS HOLDS AFRICAN COMMUNITY FORUM The NYC Commission on Human Rights, together with Public Advocate Tish James, the May- or’s Offi ce of Immigrant Affairs and Community Affairs Unit, Monroe College, and Sauti Yetu Center will host its 2nd Annual African Communities Resource Fair and Forum at Monroe College in the Bronx.
MANNY CHIRICO CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD FRIENDS
On Tuesday, May 22 Manny Chirico from Oakland, NJ got together for a 50-year friendship celebration with his friends at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Bethlehem, PA with dinner at Group shot of Annual African Immigrant Resource Fair participants. Buddy V’s restaurant. Photo courtesy of NYC Commission on Human Rights Former Arthur Avenue native Manny Chirico (front, r) enjoyed catching up with his childhood Photo courtesy of NYC Commission on Human Rights friends. Photo courtesy of Frances Arico HEALTH CARE HOSTS COOKING WORKSHOPS HOPE CENTER JOINS NYC AIDS WALK With support from Councilman Ritchie Torres, Amida Care and Boom!Health hosted Healthy Hope Center residents took part in the 2018 AIDS Walk on Sunday, May 20 in NYC. Meals for Life in the Bronx, a free healthy cooking workshop, on Saturday, May 19 at Grand Slam Banquet Hall.
Residents participated in an interactive cooking workshop hosted by Amida Care and Hope Center residents were eager to participate in this year’s walk. BOOM!Health. Photo courtesy of Amida Care Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care/Hope Center GJONAJ ATTENDS FLEET WEEK ACTIVITY Councilman Mark Gjonaj was proud to meet captains Mark Woolley and James Regan and get a glimpse of our military’s newest ship for Fleet Week in NYC. Councilman Gjonaj was pleased to meet cap- tain Mark Woolley of the SUNY Maritime Col- lege and captain James Regan - Master of the USNS, and their crew for Fleet Week in NYC. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 31 Weekly insurance tips from John Cerini
In New York State anyone who has Uninsured/Underinsured Mo- cars. The way to save money on this a car must have auto insurance, but do torist - This is the coverage you need coverage is to raise your deductible. they understand all the components of in the event that you are involved in However, you will then be responsible an auto insurance policy? Let’s review an accident with a person who either for that dollar amount before the in- the parts of an auto insurance policy has no coverage at all (yes that’s ille- surance kicks in. I would suggest that and what do they cover. When you look gal) or someone with very low cover- you take a $1,000 deductible. Too many at your insurance policy the premium age (which you should not do). This people chose low deductibles such as (price) is broken down for each of the will cover your medical and other nec- $250. This is a mistake, because your parts of the policy. They are: essary expenses if you are injured in insurance premium will go up, and Bodily injury liability - This cov- the accident. While the minimum in you should not look to put in small ers you in the event you are in an auto the state of New York is $25,000 per per- claims. If you put in a small claim ev- accident with your vehicle involving son and $50,000 per accident, you can ery year, your insurance company will someone else and you can be blamed increase it. Usually this coverage will either raise your premium or cancel somehow for what happened. As a re- match your bodily injury coverage we your policy for excessive claims. We sult of this accident someone was hurt discussed in part 1. Considering this buy insurance for a catastrophe, not or killed. The minimum coverage you covers your loved ones in your car as for minor incidents. By raising your John Cerini, Enrolled Agent can purchase is $25,000 per person well as yourself, maximizing this cov- deductible, you will be less likely to put and $50,000 per accident in New York. erage should be a no brainer. Remem- in claims. economic loss coverage. There are dif- However, please do yourself a favor ber how expensive medical bills can Comprehensive (not mandatory ferent types of APIP coverage. You can and take nothing less than $100,000 per be. in NYS) - Once again, while this is not purchase APIP insurance for medical person and $300,000 per accident. For Medical Payments Coverage - a mandatory coverage by NYS, your expenses, lost wages or additional ex- a few dollars more per year you will This coverage acts as your primary auto leasing or fi nancing company will penses. It is important to consider pur- give yourself much better coverage. medical coverage for you and those in force you to carry this coverage. The chasing APIP coverage for lost wages. The reality is that the lower the cover- your vehicle regardless of whose fault reason they can force you to purchase Under the PIP Coverage, lost wage cov- age you have, the more likely you will the accident is. However, in the state these coverages is because they are erage under the minimum no-fault pol- have a personal lawsuit come after you of New York, the minimum coverage is lending you money to buy this car, or icy only provides for 80% of your wages when your low coverage is maxed out only $5,000. Therefore, you can imag- in a lease you are only borrowing the up to $2000 per month. Therefore you and the attorney of the plaintiff real- ine that would be barely enough for the car and will have to give the car back may consider purchasing the APIP izes you own a home or have a good cost of the ambulance ride to the hos- at the end of the lease. Because of this, Coverage for loss of wages that will in- salary. They will come at you hard, for pital. You cannot be foolish enough to they need to protect their short term crease the maximum coverage to $4000 anything they can get their hands on. carry the minimum on your policy for investment in your vehicle. Compre- per month. Sometimes it will be hard Your assets and your family’s fi nancial any of these coverages we are discuss- hensive coverage, or as it is also known to pay your bills while you are going future is on the line. This is one cover- ing. I will tell you over and over again, as COMP, covers your car in the event through rehabilitation in the event of age you do not want to be cheap on. please make sure you have the proper it is stolen, vandalized, catches on fi re, an accident and you can’t work. NYS Property Damage - This cov- coverage. Do not be cheap when it or any other damage that does not in- Statutory Disability insurance your ers you in the event that you damage comes to the coverages. You want to volve a collision. Remember when we boss carries for you by law will only someone else’s (not yours) property. save money yes, but in the long run, were kids and cartoons would show a give you $170 per week, therefore this While you would assume, in a car ac- you will lose so much more in the event piano dropping on a car? That would coverage can save you fi nancially. cident, the property damage would of an accident if your coverage is insuf- be covered by Comprehensive. This Once again I must come to an end of be only to another person’s car, how- fi cient. Lawyers hired by the people is another type of coverage which you this article by telling you that there is ever “property” can mean many dif- you injured will not settle for the lower can raise your deductible to lower your so much more we can discuss on this ferent types. You could jump a curb coverages just because that’s all you premium. topic, but just don’t have the space to and knock down a fence, utility pole, had. They will come after anything New York State is a ‘No Fault’ State, cover it all. Please fi nd time to review street sign, fi re hydrant, tree, etc. You you own and your salary, now and in which means that whether you are a your auto insurance with your insur- may lose control and drive into some- the future. You buy insurance to pro- passenger, a pedestrian or a cyclist ance agent, or if you would like a free one’s home. How many times have you tect yourself. Do it right! This is why involved in an accident, regardless of review of your policy, please come see heard on the news that someone drove I always say, price should not be the whose fault it was, the insurance com- me any time. My offi ce is located at into a store in a busy intersection. The main factor you base your decision on pany will be responsible to pay for 3600 E. Tremont Ave in the Throggs minimum coverage in New York State when buying any type of insurance. your medical bills and loss of work. Neck section of the Bronx. We are is ten thousand dollars. However, you Collision (not mandatory in New York State law requires that ev- open Monday through Saturday. Call can imagine how that’s not enough. NYS) - This coverage will usually be ery auto insurance policy issued in to make an appointment at (718) 829- You need to open your eyes and protect made mandatory by your auto fi nance New York must provide the mandatory 3200. We represent great companies yourself for much more. If you drove or leasing company. This coverage will minimum of $50,000 in Personal In- such as Travelers, Progressive and into a home or store, the damage could cover your car from damage caused by jury Protection or ‘PIP’. However, you others. Summer is coming and you be hundreds of thousands. Your insur- an accident whether your fault or not. have the option to also purchase ad- will be driving much more. Make sure ance company would write a check for Whether you are involved in a colli- ditional PIP as well as Optional Basic your coverage is correct before you go $10,000 in a heartbeat and you would sion with another car, a tree, a fi re hy- Economic Loss or ‘OBEL’. on those summer road trips. At Capital be personally responsible for the rest drant, etc. It really doesn’t matter what An additional Personal Injury Pro- Shield Agency, we will be here when of the damage. caused the damage to your car. This is tection policy will extend your basic you need us. coverage we purchase to fi x our own
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 33 BENEDETTO RAISES APRAXIA AWARENESS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto presented a resolution to Damian Sonnick’s family pro- claiming May 14, 2018 as ‘Childhood Apraxia Awareness Day’ in NYS on Friday, May 25.The assemblyman introduced the resolution at the request of Damian’s parents, Steven and Meghan to bring awareness to Apraxia, a speech disorder causing children to have extreme diffi culty learning to speak.
THE BIG GOOD WOLF PUPPET SHOW For the fi rst time ever, City Parks Puppet Mobile and the Swedish Cottage presented ‘The Big Good Wolf’ Marionette Show on Friday, May 25 at Bufano Park. (l-r) Pamela Colo’y, Sonia Colon, Ismael Guzman, Alex Bartenieff, Cinna Vestbeus, Doug Strich and Kevin White welcomed everyone to Bufano Park. Photo by Odette Scofi eld
Assemblyman Benedetto (l) presented the resolution to (l-r) Damian, Meghan O’Malley, Ol- ivia and Steven Sonnick. Community News Group/Robert Wirsing CROWLEY HONORS CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER On Sunday, May 20, Congressman Joseph Crowley honored civil rights pioneer, Claudette Colvin, for her lifetime of public service. Some of her most notable actions include refus- ing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL months before Rosa Parks’ arrest in 1955 and testifying in the Browder v. Gayle Supreme Court case that determined segregated buses in Alabama was unconstitutional.
Swedish Cottage puppeters gave a crowd pleasing marionette performance. Photo by Odette Scofi eld
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 35 LEUKEMIA SURVIVOR MEETS DONOR An extraordinary encounter occurred at Citi Field before the Mets battled the Braves on Tuesday, May 1 when New York resident and leukemia survivor JoAnn Cotter met her lifesav- ing stem cell donor Bronxite Michael Broker for the fi rst time.
POST 1871’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY The Co-op City American Legion Post 1871 and Riverbay Corp. remembered our nation’s fallen heroes at the time honored Co-op City Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 27 at 2049 Bartow Avenue. The heartfelt event featured a spectacular performance by the Transit Authority Drums and Bagpipes, a raising of the colors and wreath laying ceremony honoring the many U.S. service members who paid the ultimate sacrifi ce for our freedom. Post 1871 Commander Adeyemi LaCrown Toba (l) and fellow veterans saluted the colors. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co JoAnn Cotter (2nd from l) met her lifesaving donor Michael Broker (l) on the fi eld. Photo courtesy of TilsonPR GJONAJ FIGHTS FOR FAIR FARES Councilman Mark Gjonaj recently spoke to the Westchester Sqaure community to join in the fi ght for Fair Fares!
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto made some brief remarks at the ceremony. Councilman Gjonaj met with Westchester Square residents to discuss his fi ght for Fair Fares. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce Photo by Silvio Pacifi co FERNANDEZ, OATH OFFER COURTESY
Assemblywoman Natalia Fer- nandez and NYC Offi ce of Ad- ministrative Trials and Hearings Commissioner Fidel Del Valle partnered on Thursday, May 24 to bring Court Education for Se- niors program to Bronx House.
OATH Commissioner Del Valle and Assemblywoman Fernandez brought OATH’s CourtESy pro- Honor guards Kennith Nelson (l) and Anthony Codrington presented the wreath honoring gram to Bronx House. our nation’s fallen warriors. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co Photo by Aracelis Batista
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Who Should Individuals or households who meet the income and A percentage of units is set aside for: Apply? household size requirements listed in the table Mobility-disabled applicants (5%) below may apply. Qualified applicants will be Vision- or hearing-disabled applicants (2%) required to meet additional selection criteria. Preference for a percentage of units goes to: Applicants who live in New York City receive a Residents of Community Board 6 (50%) general preference for apartments. Municipal employees (5%) AVAILABLE UNITS AND INCOME REQUIREMENTS
Annual House- Annual House- Units House- Units House- Annual House- Units House- Monthly hold Income3 Monthly Monthly hold Income3 Unit Size Avail- hold Avail- hold hold Income3 Avail- hold Rent1 Minimum – Rent1 Rent1 Minimum – able Size2 able Size2 Minimum – able Size2 Maximum4 Maximum4 Maximum4
Studio $822 14 Į 1 person $30,069-$43,860 $996 9 Į 1 person $36,035-$73,100 $1,125 2 Į 1 person $40,458-$87,720
1 person $32,195-$43,860 1 person $44,949-$73,100 1 person $50,538-$87,720 1 bedroom $882 47 $1,254 33 $1,417 14 Į 2 people $32,195-$50,100 Į 2 people $44,949-$83,500 Į 2 people $50,538-$100,200
2 people $38,503-$50,100 2 people $53,795-$83,500 2 people $60,480-$100,200
2 bedroom $1,065 59 3 people $38,503-$56,340 $1,511 3 people $53,795-$93,900 $1,706 19 3 people $60,480-$112,680 Į 40 Į Į 4 people $38,503-$62,580 4 people $53,795-$104,300 4 people $60,480-$125,160 3 people $44,503-$56,340 3 people $62,195-$93,900 3 people $69,909-$112,680
4 people $44,503-$62,580 4 people $62,195-$104,300 4 people $69,909-$125,160 60% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS 3 bedroom $1,224 9 Į AREA100% MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS $1,740 7 Į AREA120% MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNITS $1,965 2 Į 5 people $44,503-$67,620 5 people $62,195-$112,700 5 people $69,909-$135,240
6 people $44,503-$72,600 6 people $62,195-$121,000 6 people $69,909-$145,200 1 Tenant pays electricity 2 Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to occupancy criteria. 3 Household earnings includes salary, hourly wages, tips, Social Security, child support, and other income. Income guidelines subject to change. 4 Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply. How Do You Apply? Apply online or through mail. To apply online, please go to nyc.gov/housingconnect. To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to: Tremont Renaissance 1465 Nelson Avenue, Suite A, Bronx, NY 10452. Only send one application per development. Do not submit duplicate applications. Do not apply online and also send in a paper application. Applicants who submit more than one application may be disqualified. When is the Deadline? Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 29, 2018. Late applications will not be considered. What Happens After You Submit an Application? After the deadline, applications are selected for review through a lottery process. If yours is selected and you appear to qualify, you will be invited to an interview to continue the process of determining your eligibility. Interviews are usually scheduled from 2 to 10 months after the application deadline. You will be asked to bring documents that verify your household size, identity of members of your household, and your household income.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 37 Bronx Times Honors 25 Bronx Infl uential Women
The Bronx Times sang the praises of 25 unsung community leaders at its ninth annual 25 Bronx Infl uential Women Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 22 at Maestro’s Caterers. This year’s honorees, shown above are (front, l-r) Dr. Patricia Broderick, Beverly Roberts, Amanda Parsons, Sandy Elphand Wolstein, Jeanette Puryear, Dr. Esther Henry, Saraciea Fennell, Bishop Dr. Ebony Kirkland, Michelle Sajous, (back, l-r) Varahn Chamblee, Yvette Martinez, Jascelyn Parson, Gerri Colon, Vera Mjeku, Luz Elenia Correa, Samantha Diliberti, Ilanie Perez-Palau, Maria Khury, Michelle Daniels, Jane Fox, Rosa Garcia, Maria Herrera, Viviana DeCohen and Crystal Collins. Not pictured: Lisa Ortega. All photos by Kasey Rodriguez
Ll-r) Australian native Michelle Daniels discussed her incredible journey of immigrating to the Bronx and becoming an active community leader through her organization, the Bronx Rox. Dr. Esther Henry discussed the impact gun violence has on our communities and how we all can overcome the scourge by banding together. Saraciea Fennell recalled the trial and tribulations of her forming the Bronx Book Festival, and having to endure rejection be- fore fi nally making the event a success this year. Amanda Parsons expressed her gratitude for being selected as one of this year’s 25 honorees.
Honoree Samantha Diliberti (c) and her mother Taryn Duffy (r), and Donna Marzi, account rep for the Bronx Times.
Honoree Luz Elenia Correa (front, c) celebrated with Donna Marzi (2nd row, c) and her friends.
The 25 Bronx Infl uential Women presenters and committee members (l-r) Rosemary De Luca, formerly of Bronx Zoo’s Wildlife Conservation Society; Anna Vincenty, formerly of Nos Quedamos; Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times Reporter publisher; Geri Sciortino, Bronx Design Each honoree received an engraved glass trophy recognizing their ‘Commitment, Dedica- Group owner and founder and Lisa Sorin, Westchester Square Business Improvement Dis- tion and Excellence’ in honor of their hard work over the years. trict executive director. 38 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR FOUR BLOCK FESTIVAL - HALF MILE OF FUN OVER 200 VENDORS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 10TH ANNUAL SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 39 AMAZING BRONX RIVER FLOTILLA SETS SAIL The Bronx River Alliance paddled south on the 23-mile long Bronx River from Shoelace Park to embark on an incredible journey to Hunts Point Riverside Park as part of this year’s ‘Amazing Bronx River Flotilla’ on Saturday, May 26. The event celebrated the progress the Alliance has made to reclaim the river and provided funding for future generations to continue enjoying the natural body of water.
(l-r) Maggie Greenfi eld, Bronx River admin- istrator and executive director; Councilman Andy King and NYC Parks First Deputy Com- missioner Liam Kavanagh welcomed every- Councilman King (5th from l), NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver (c), the ‘Women of Woodlawn’ and other Flotilla participants were one to Shoelace Park. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co eager to embark on their Bronx River voyage. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co COUNCIL DECLARES CHILDHOOD APRAXIA MONTH RESIDENTS MEET WITH COUNCILMAN GJONAJ Councilman Mark Gjonaj had a proclamation issued at the NYC Council Stated Meeting, rec- Councilman Mark Gjonaj held a Meet and Greet event at his district offi ce on Friday, May 25 ognizing May 2018 as ‘Childhood Apraxia Month’ in NYC and raise awareness about this at 1478 Williamsbridge Road. speech disorder that affects one in 12 kids in the country.
Councilman Gjonaj thanked Damian Sonnick and Christopher De Jesus and their parents for being the best apraxia awareness advocates they can be. Nissan Cohen (l) explained his problem to Councilman Gjonaj (r) and Ted Pryor, Esq. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce Photo by Silvio Pacifi co FRIENDS REVITALIZE PELHAM PARKWAY COMMUNITY Councilman Mark Gjonaj joined the dedicated Friends of Pelham Parkway, winners of the Love your Block grant, to beautify, clean and maintain this great park in the 13th Council District.
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George Hulse (back, l), Healthfi rst Community Engagement vice president; Senator Klein (back, c) and Mount Vernon Schools superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton (back, r) with The honorees proudly displayed their certifi cates of recognition. honorees. Photo courtesy of Healthfi rst Photo courtesy of Healthfi rst GJONAJ AT STUDENT VOTER DRIVE HOMELESS STUDENTS BECOME PROM ROYALTY During Student Voter Registration Day, Councilman Mark Gjonaj met with students from Bronx Urban Community School eighth graders were treated like royalty when they had the Bronx High School of Visual Arts, Columbus High School and Lehman High School to discuss opportunity to select prom dresses and formal wear on Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, the importance of registering students to vote, educating them about civic participation, May 23 for their combined graduation and prom next month. critical thinking and promoting a voting culture among our youngest eligible citizens.
Councilman Gjonaj met with local students to discuss the importance of voting. Rising Ground’s Margaret Prisinzano (r) helped an eighth grade student select her prom Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce dress. Photo courtesy of Harrison Edwards PR NEW JEWISH HOME OFFERS NEW PROGRAMMING
A new state-of-the-art adult 23,000 square-foot day health care facility offering medical, social and therapeutic service for people with chronic conditions opened recently in the northeast Bronx. A program of the New Jewish Home that’s described as a spacious and welcoming facility, is lo- cated on the fi rst fl oor of Simone Development’s Hutchinson Metro Center at 1200 Waters Place.
Dr. Jeffrey Farber, New Jewish Home president; Jacob Victory, New Jewish Home COO; Elliot Hagler, New Jewish Home CFO; Michael Luskin, chairman of the New Jewish Home Board of Directors; Joseph Kelleher, Simone Metro Properties president; Councilman Mark Gjonaj; Michael Lewis, MCG Construction project executive; Michael Borrero, New Jewish Home vice president. Photo courtesy of Simone Development 44 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR 49th Precinct Community Council’s 30th Breakfast Gala
The 49th Precinct Community Council saluted several unsung he- Cop of the Year police offi cer Rodriguez (c) received congratulations from his wife, NYPD commanders, 49th Precinct Com- roes from the community and law munity Council members and elected offi cials. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co enforcement at its 30th annual Fel- lowship Breakfast and Awards on Friday, May 18 at Maestro’s Cater- ers. This year’s non-precinct honor- ees included Thomas Twyman Citi- zen of the Year Award recipient the 49th Precinct Clergy Council and Business Fellowship Award recipi- ent the New York Botanical Garden. Law enforcement personnel from the 49th Precinct formally recog- nized were Cop of the Year Melvin Rodriguez, Police Administrative Aide of the Year Yvette Santiago, Mariel De La Cruz (2nd from r), representing NYC Comptroller Stringer, pre- (l-r) Maria Swieciki, former 49th Precinct Auxiliary Police Offi cer of the Year sented a commendation to the 49th Precinct Community Council’s (l-r) Hazel commanding offi cer Ben Di Gregorio and Daniel Suarez and Explorer of the Miura; Joseph Thompson, president; Silvio Mazzella and Brian M. Adams. Matt Sasko attended the time honored tra- Year Aobino Victorio. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co dition. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
The 49th Precinct Community Council members, NYPD, elected offi cials and community leaders celebrated three decades of honoring local community and law enforcement leaders. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(l-r) Deputy inspector Thomas Alps, 49th Precinct commanding offi cer; Joe Auxiliary Police Offi cer of the Year Suarez (c) happily accepted his award from (l-r) Thompson; Al D’Angelo, Morris Park Community Association president and Joe Thompson, NYPD Community Affairs chief Nilda Hoffman, deputy inspector Alps NYPD Bronx Borough assistant chief Larry Nikunen welcomed everyone to and NYPD Bronx Borough assistant chief Nikunen. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co the breakfast gala. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 45 MADISON SQUARE B&G CLUB’S YOUTH OF THE YEAR Madison Square Boys and Girls Club hosted its sixth annual Youth of the Year Dinner at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, May 23. This year’s honorees included Champion of Youth Award recipients Frank Baker, Siris Capital co-founder and managing partner and Dan Don- nelly, Donnelly Mechanical Corp. and Donnelly Sustainable Energy Services founder and CEO and Madison Legacy Award recipent Joseph Patuleia, Madison Square Boys and Girls Club executive director emeritus.
NEEROB RESTAURANT’S GRAND RE-OPENING Neerob Restaurant and Halal Chinese celebrated its grand reopening ceremony on Satur- day, May 26 at 2096 Starling Avenue. Neerob Restaurant and Halal Chinese’s team were eager to satisfy the community’s appetite. Photo by Odette Scofi eld Tim McChristian (c), Madison Square Boys and Girls Club executive director with Madison’s four Youth of the Year (l-r) Omar Carwin, Grace Assabil-Bentum, Destiny Griffi ths and Dia- mond Lewis. Photo by Jemal Countess R.A.I.N. MIDDLETOWN ELDERS’ ART EXHIBITED R.A.I.N. Middletown Neighborhood Senior Center residents proudly displayed their works of art at the Pelham Bay Library on Wednesday, May 23.
(l-r) Abaed; Zaman; Hamid; chef Nazrul; Sultan; Abdulla; Chanmr; Khokon, owner and KHOKON and Rima welcomed everyone to the restaurant. Photo by Odette Scofi eld
Art consultant Donna Staffa (back, l) and Patricia McCormack (back, r), R.A.I.N. Middletown Neighborhood Senior Center director, celebrated their residents’ creativity. Photo by Aracelis Batista MOUNT INSTALLS CAMPUS SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM Mount St. Michael Academy hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its roof- top solar panel electric system atop its sports complex building on Monday, May 21.
(front, l-r) Berret Silver, Silver Lining Solar founder and president; Congressman Eliot Engel; Customers of all ages were eager to sample Neerob’s savory cuisine. Peter Corritori, Jr., Mount St. Michael Academy president and Mount St. Michael Academy Photo by Odette Scofi eld Science Class students were eager to cut the ribbon. Photo by Edwin Soto
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 47 Joe Torre, ArchNY Hosts ‘A Night In The Bronx’ Joe Torre, Hall of Fame Yankees manager and Fr. Jonathan Morris, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church pastor, honored a few local legends at ‘A Night in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue’ on Wednesday, May 23 at Arthur Avenue Market Pasticceria. The Archdiocese of New York hosted event formally recognized David Greco, Mike’s Deli owner; Jerome Raguso, Gino’s Pastry Shop manager and Joe Torre’s sister Sr. Marguerite Torre, a member of the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk for their dedicated service to the community and Bronx Catholic schools. Over 150 guests raised approximately $125,000 to benefi t the 27 elementary schools within the Bronx Catholic Schools Region at the gala celebration. (above left) (l-r) Rocco D’Erasmo, Joseph Peluso, Kenneth Latham and Michael Goldberg enjoyed the celebration. (above right) Joe Bivona (l) received an autograph from the legendary Joe Torre. Photos by Miriam Quin
(left) Fr. Stephen Norton (l), St. Benedict’s Church pastor and Francesco Castiglione, FC Music Productions owner, welcomed every- one to the special occasion. (right) (l-r) Students Daniara Reyes, Jenna Rampage and Sephora Mpeke gave an interest- ing demonstration of their Eureka Math Kits. (below left) David Greco and his dad had a great evening at the gala. (below right) (l-r) Honorees David Greco, Sr. Margurette Torre and Jerome Raguso with Joe Torre and Fr. Morris.
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 49 RIVERA HONORS EDUCATIONAL LEADERS Senator Gustavo Rivera hosted his fourth annual Educational Leadership Breakfast celebrating principals, parent coordi- nators and parents from schools in the 33rd Senate District.
Y MILLZ FILMS VIDEO IN CASTLE HILL Bronx rapper Y Millz fi lmed a music video for his hit single ‘SOUP’ on Sunday, May 27 in Castle Hill. (l-r) Jay; Y Millz; Christopher Michael Scofi eld and cameraman @Atm_teckCasino used Scofi eld’s Corvette for the ‘SOUP’ music video. Photo by Odette Scofi eld
Rivera (r) honored school guidance counselors and social RIVERA, PICHARDO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY workers nominated by their principals to recognize the Senator Gustavo Rivera and Assemblyman Victor Pichardo celebrated Mother’s Day with constituents from their districts on enormous responsibility they have in our youth’s develop- Saturday, May 19 at Monroe College. ment. Photo courtesy of Senator Gustavo Rivera’s Offi ce GJONAJ ATTENDS GRANDPARENTS BALL Councilman Mark Gjonaj celebrated the 2018 Grandparents Ball on Saturday, May 19 at Maestro’s Caterers.
Senator Rivera and a local mother shared a hug. Senator Rivera (3rd row, c) and Assemblyman Pichardo (2nd row, c) celebrated Photo courtesy of Senator Gustavo Rivera’s with mothers and grandmothers at Monroe College. Offi ce Photo courtesy of Senator Gustavo Rivera’s Offi ce HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL’S RED NOSE DAY
Holy Family School students raised mon- ey for Red Nose Day on Thursday, May 24 by dressing in red outfi ts. Red Nose Day is led by the non-profi t Comic Relief Inc. which aims to end child poverty through raising awareness and money.
Councilman Gjonaj was glad to join Grandparents Around Holy Family School students were sure the World for their special event. to be silly to help make others laugh and Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce smile. Photo courtesy of Holy Family School
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He will at- Bio Chemistry. ates, gathered together at the tend Stoney Brook University Commencement was con- Msgr. Tierney Auditorium to in the fall with the intent of cluded with a fi nal send off receive their diplomas with studying Chemical Engineer- from principal Judith Carew. their families and friends ex- ing. Carew’s speech to the Class of citedly looking on. During the ceremony, St. 2018 reminded them to always The ceremony began with Raymond High School for continue to put God fi rst. “It an opening prayer lead by St. Boys awarded medals to those has been our goal over these Raymond’s director of Campus who achieved top honors in past years to enable you to Ministry Br. Edward Shields. each subject as well as special hear, not what others want Abdulsalam Ighile, class of awards to students who exem- you to be, but what God is call- 2018 salutatorian, followed plifi ed good citizenship, char- ing you to be,” Carew said. with a speech that opened up acter, leadership and service. She continued with sharing St. Raymond High School for Boys valedictorian Alex Yumiseba. with a thank you to his par- Class valedictorian Alex one last challenge with them ents and family. “My family is Yumiseba followed with an ad- – to go into the world as lead- a big contributor to my success dress to his classmates about ers and to make their own spe- for Boys proudly boasts that And only as fi tting as it because my parents taught me excellence and hard work. “In cial mark. “I assure you today, the Class of 2018 have earned would be, the Class of 2018 discipline and a good work order to be successful in life, that you are exactly what the more than $2.2 million in ended their commencement ethic,” Ighile stated. “My fam- you have to be excellent, and world needs – good, decent, re- scholarships and grants and with the very same words as ily made me into the person I that excellence develops from spectful, goal-oriented young have been accepted to some of they started their fi rst day am today and I’m very grate- nurturing positive habits in men. Be assured that the the top colleges and universi- four years ago; “remembering ful to be blessed with such your day-to-day experiences. world needs your courage to ties in the country like Rens- always that we are in the holy an amazing support system.” Excellence should be exhib- share with it, not only your in- selaer Polytechnic Institute, presence of God, St. John Bap- Abdulsalam went on to re- ited in everything we do. It tellect but the goodness that is Howard University, Wake For- tiste de La Salle, pray for us ... mind his fellow classmates to should be an unconscious de- in your hearts,” stated Carew. est University and Colgate Live Jesus in our hearts … for- be thankful for their teach- sire to accomplish things, and St. Raymond High School University just to name a few. ever.” As Memorial Day Week- dia offers regional and local or projects designed to benefi t mystery on Saturday, June 9 end has drawn to a close, the advertisers innovative ways the entire commercial strip, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are Throggs Neck Merchants As- to reach their consumers. as well as the surrounding only $35 per person. sociation wanted to take a mo- Michael will discuss how A4 community. Ready to become Have your upcoming event ment to remember those who Media has expanded from TV a TNMA member? Go to our listed in our column. 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Consider Community Development has would like to play, please Patricia’s of Tremont Avenue, sponsor, you will be allowed becoming a Throggs Neck internship programs that can speak to Gerri at our next 3883 East Tremont Avenue on to give a brief presentation to Merchant member. Our mer- suit your business needs. Con- meeting. If you can’t play, con- Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. If our members the night of the chant association is one of tact Alexander Betancourt, sider sponsoring a hole to get you know of a merchant who meeting. We also waive our the largest in the Bronx. As Director of Inter-Agency Co- your business on the green. is interested in joining the dinner fee for sponsors and a TNMA member, your busi- ordination at DYCD to help Contact Gerri to discuss de- Throggs Neck Merchants As- spotlight your business in ness will be featured on our you fi nd the right match. 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A4 Me- dience goes further than just to develop special promotions dren’s Fund. Help solve the the Villa Baron Manor. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (718) 260-4593 52 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR TN Classic Cruise Night At Trump Golf Links TheThe ThTThroggsrogggs NNeNeckckk CClassicllassici CCararar CCruise’sruise’e s fi rstrst cruisecruiisee nightnigi ht ofof thethhe yearyyear waswas a ‘‘yuge’yuge’ sussuccessccess att TrumpTrump GolfGollf Links!Linkks! ApproximatelyAppprooximattelly 343455 ccarsars anaandd cocountlessuntless spectatorsssppecectat torrss packed Trump Golf Links’ massive parking lot for the Throggs Neck Classic Car Cruise - Cruise Night #1 of 2018 on Thursday, May 24. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages fl ocked to the show to view the many classic American muscle cars, race cars, hot rods, beaters, rat rodz, kustoms and stockers on display. Guy Lama- ruggine (l) and Joe Barra (c) celebrated with event organinzer John Marano. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co (left) A 1932 Ford 2 Door Sedan with a 383 Stroker engine was a sight to behold. EventEvent organizersorganizers JohnJohn MaranoMaraano (front, 2nd from r) and Nick Hooks (back, c) with thethe carcaar shshowhow sstafftaff aandnd HHooks’ooo ks’ modifi ed 1963 Dodge Suburban Station Wagon. (l-r) Owner Bob Daly; Joe Handin and Bob Daly, Sr. with his 1978 Mustang II Nostalgia ‘War Horse’ Funny Car. Lois Mittermeier (c), her granddaughter Hailey and niece Brooke took their 1957 Chevy Nomad to this year’s fi rst cruise night. Tom Lambert arrived in style with his 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 53 Elder question of the week Dear Mr. Di Costanzo: How a spouse or in other cases sur- create the very popular Med- ities and educate them about does Medicaid treat an annu- rendering the annuity. When icaid Trust that I have writ- this planning technique. ity? surrendering or transferring ten about many times over. In Planning for Medicaid and While an annuity might an annuity, there could be addition to transferring other in particular, annuities can be serve you well from a fi nan- penalties imposed by the in- assets to the trust such as your complicated, but an elder law, cial planning perspective, fi - surance company, or worse, home, you can also transfer estate planning, and special nancial planners and clients recognition of ordinary in- annuities to the trust. The needs planning attorney can must be aware of the treat- come for tax purposes. What trust provides that you will help by offering advice based ment of annuities for Medic- is important to note here is receive the income from the on the law, the client’s specifi c aid purposes. For Medicaid that an annuity is an available trust, thus, if the annuity is circumstances, and the attor- eligibility purposes, the cash asset for Medicaid eligibility annuitized (turned into an in- ney’s professional experience. value of an annuity is consid- purposes. come stream), the payments We can be reached at 914-925- ered an available resource. Fortunately, if you meet can come out of the trust to 1010 or by e-mail at smd@mfd- This means that an annu- with an elder law attorney you. There are no tax conse- law.com. You are also encour- ity is treated like cash and if well in advance of requiring quences to transferring an aged to visit our website at you need to apply for Medic- care, there are planning tech- annuity to a Medicaid Trust. www.plantodayfortomorrow. aid, something needs to be niques that can preserve the Financial planners should re- com. Questions may be sub- done with the annuity, such value of an annuity and avoid view their portfolios to iden- mitted to [email protected] as transferring the annuity to grief for everyone. You can tify their clients having annu- for a response. SALVATORE M. DI COSTANZO Temple Hatikva’s summer and high holiday services Temple Hatikva has made time when our people were still do, however, give thanks for air Temple Hatikva will follow the ing and late afternoon. All its plans for the upcoming in the desert and had not yet conditioning and frosty bever- Shabbat service with a celebra- Temple Hatikva High Holiday month. Temple Hatikva of- reached the “promised” land. ages!” tion of its eighth birthday, com- services will be held in the au- fers a warm welcome all those It seems that we may have fi - As always at Temple Ha- plete with birthday cake. ditorium at Bronx House, 990 of the Jewish faith at our tra- nally seen the last of winter tikva, worship will be followed In September Temple Ha- Pelham Parkway South. ditional, yet modern, services weather in the Bronx, and have by a free traditional Oneg tikva welcomes all members Although all services at in Hebrew and English, and a already experienced and can Shabbat, a time to unwind and of the community to join us for Temple Hatikva are free of meaningful experience to all, expect more extreme heat. to refl ect with others while en- our FREE High Holiday ser- charge, those wishing to at- from those with no synagogue “This challenging weather joying some challah, wine and vices. On the morning of Mon- tend High Holiday services are background to observant. You brings to mind the adversi- other light refreshments. day, September 10 and Tuesday, asked to email or call in reser- never have to pay to pray at ties we faced when wandering Temple members will enjoy September 11, Rosh Hashanah vations so that suffi cient seat- Temple Hatikva. through the desert in our es- a free members’ Kosher Out- services will be followed by ing for all services and Rosh The next Shabbat service cape from Egypt so long ago. door Bar-B-Que on Sunday, a light Kiddush, where con- Hashanah refreshments can will be held on Friday, June 8, I can’t help but feel that this is June 10. Additional summer gregants can enjoy a little chal- be arranged. starting at 7:30 p.m. All Shab- nothing compared to what we Shabbat services are scheduled lah, cake, and conversation. For further information bat services are held at Bronx faced then,” said Cantor Kyle for Fridays, July 13 immedi- Kol Nidre will be chanted on about Temple Hatikva pro- House, 990 Pelham Parkway Cherry, “I know that we are ately followed by the temple’s the evening of Tuesday, Sep- grams, check out our website South. all strong enough to struggle annual free Make-Your-Own tember 18. On Wednesday, Sep- at www.templehatikva.com, The Torah reading will be through and emerge trium- Sundae Ice Cream party to beat tember 19 there will be Yom email [email protected] Shelach, which describes a phant through this season. I the heat, and August 17 when Kippur services in the morn- or call (917) 819-2456. PEP for seniors holding Community Tag Sales PEP for Seniors in vendors offer a variety of in- program. The vendor fees vides nursing and social ser- more information about our Parkchester is holding its an- teresting items. Come take a go directly towards provid- vices along with educational program, visit them on Face- nual Community Tag Sales look. We will also have mate- ing quality programming for and recreational opportuni- book by searching for “PEP on Saturday, June 9, and Sat- rials about PEP for Seniors their senior citizens. ties for seniors 60+ living in for Seniors,” or contact them urday, August 18. The tag for those who are interested The Parkchester En- Parkchester, enabling seniors at [email protected] sales will be held from 9 a.m. in learning more about our hancement Program pro- to remain independent. For or at call (718) 409-1619. to 5 p.m. at Metropolitan services and who might ben- Oval (Metropolitan Avenue efi t from them or know others and Unionport Road) around who would. Our tag sales are the fountain. Vendors will be our biggest fundraiser and selling new and used items, help us to continue providing housewares, antiques, cloth- programs for Parkchester se- - Public Hearing - ing and toys. PEP for Seniors niors. As a Naturally Occur- will also have free giveaways ring Retirement Community for people who visit the PEP (NORC), PEP for Seniors helps A public hearing will ment of Health and Mental Hy- erty located at 2050 Bartow for Seniors tent. Rain dates enable seniors to remain in be held on Monday, June giene and the Department of Avenue (Block 5141, p/o are Sunday, June 10 and Sun- their homes and their commu- 18 at 7 p.m., at 2049 Bartow Citywide Administrative Ser- Lot 1085) for a full service day, August 19. nity, so that they can not only Avenue, Room 31, in the vices pursuant to Section 197-c animal shelter, veterinary “We invite everyone to stop be comfortable but can con- matter of an application of the New York City Charter, clinic and accompanying by Community Tag Sales,” tinue to thrive.” submitted by the Depart- for the site selection of prop- offi ce space. said PEP for Seniors Program The tag sale is a fundraiser director Nicole Tambini. “Our for the PEP for Seniors NORC 54 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR HOUSEHOUSE SERVING BRONX SAME DAY TOP $ PAID AND THE ENTIRE SERVICE FOR JUDAICA CALLSCALLS TRI-STATE AREA AVAILABLE COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUESANTIQUES && ESTATEESTATE BUYERSBUYERS We Pay $CASH$ For Paintings, Clocks, Watches, Estate Jewelry & Fine China, From Single Items to Entire Estates! s Coin & Stamp Collections s Costume Jewelry s Antique Furniture s Lamps s Bronzes s Paintings s Prints MOVING or s Chinese & Japanese DOWNSIZING? 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Use cedar in how natural and built environ- posts, branches and simple tools to ments affect migration patterns. Art- Wave Hill Woodworking Workshop Build a Rustic Garden Tuteur Photo courtesy of Joshua Bright create a one-of-a-kind piece for your ists working in photography, video, garden or large container. No previ- artist books, wall painting, installa- ous carpentry skills needed! $90. Wave tion, drawing and sound include Ta- on these walks through the gardens www.wavehill.org or at the Perkins Hill members save 10%. Registration tiana Arocha, Tanya Chaly, Marna and woodlands. Observe the plants, Visitor Center. Space is limited. required, online at www.wavehill.org Chester, Nina Katchadourian, Paula insects and habitats at Wave Hill that Sunday, June 10: Garden Highlights or at the Perkins Visitor Center. McCartney, Jeff Mertz, Peter Morgan, make it so appealing for such a wide Walk: Join a Wave Hill Garden guide Saturday, June 9; Sunday, June 10: Sarah Nicholls, James Prosek, Jenna variety of birds. for an hour-long tour of seasonal gar- Family Art Project: Paper Sky Lan- Spevack and Fred Tomaselli. In the Sunday, June 10: Yoga in the Garden: den highlights. Free with admission to terns: Venture outside to sketch and Sunroom Project Space, Austin Bal- Enjoy a morning yoga class in the gar- the grounds. observe the sky for cloud shapes and lard’s installation Rumors is on view. dens, offered in partnership with Yoga Sunday, June 11: Garden Walk: Pop- inspiration. Cut colorful tissue paper Fabricating furniture using cane web- Haven. All levels welcome; bring a mat pies in the Garden: With their delicate into shapes resembling your favorite bing and epoxy clay, Austin Ballard and be on time. Meets indoors in case of petals, slender stems and shapely seed sky scene. Work with a simple papier- constructs an immersive domestic set- rain. Online registration suggested, or heads, poppies are true garden aristo- mâché method to transform your sky ting. Intended as functional sculpture, register day-of at the Front Gate. crats. Join Senior Horticultural Inter- scene into globe-like lanterns. F the forms are reminiscent of Victorian Sunday, June 11: Family Nature preter Charles Day to see a plethora of Saturday, June 9: Garden High- furniture and recall Wave Hill’s his- Walk: Join naturalist and educator Ga- poppies in the garden, from bright-red lights Walk: Join a Wave Hill Garden tory as a private home. briel Willow on a family-friendly walk fi eld poppies and soft-orange Atlantic guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal Sunday, June 10: Summer Bird- through the gardens or woodlands. poppies to the many-hued cultivars of garden highlights. Free, and admis- ing: Naturalist Gabriel Willow con- Ages six and older welcome with an Oriental and bread seed poppies. The sion to the grounds is free until noon. tributes his extensive knowledge of di- adult. walk concludes at Wave Hill House for Saturday, June 9: Gallery Tour: verse bird species and their behavior Sunday, June 10: Art Workshop: Bo- a poppy seed cooking demo. tanical Illustration: Botanical Illustra- Sunday, June 11: Cooking Demo: tion is the intersection of art and sci- Cooking with Poppy Seeds: Many coun- ence. Observe and record the intricate tries have centuries-old traditions of details of Wave Hill’s summer blooms using poppy seeds in cooking and bak- with exhibiting artist and naturalist ing. Rich in minerals, they add fl avor Gabriel Willow. Using pen and pencil and texture to countless recipes. Dis- techniques, practice accurate and sci- cover creative ways to use poppy seeds entifi c depictions of plants and fl owers. and sample tasty dishes prepared by a Supplies are included; all skill levels chef from Great Performances. F welcome. Ages 12 and up welcome with Wave Hill is located at 675 West an adult. $55. Wave Hill members save 252nd Street. For further information 10%. Registration required, online at call (718) 549-3200 ext. 232. City Island fair The annual Spring Arts & Crafts care products, handicrafts and more. Fair will be held on Saturday, June 2 There will be information tables for and Sunday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to NYC sanitation - composting, Step- 7 p.m. ping Stones Lighthouse, Hutchinson The fairt takes place along City River Alliance, City Island Nautical Island Avenue from Bay Street to Museum and more. There will be af- Schofi eld Street featuring local art- ternoon music in Hawkins Park by ists and local businesses selling the Lickety Split Band. Sponsored paintings, photography, jewelry, by the City Island Chamber of Com- gemstone items, textiles, clothing, merce. woodwork, candles, soaps, personal For information: (718) 885-9100. 58 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR The Edgewater Park Volunteer Fire Department remembered our nation’s many fallen heroes at its time honored Memorial Day parade on Sunday, May 27. A ceremony, paying homage to all U.S. service members, was held in front of the Edgewater Park Firehouse (above) (l-r) Thomas Messina, James Vacca, Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Senator Jeff Klein and Edgewater Park Volunteer Firehouse captain Joseph Raneri. (above right) Many local veterans remembered our nation’s fallen heroes at Edgewater Park’s Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by Edward Watkins EDGEWATER PARK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Edgewater Park Ladies Aux- iliary participated in this year’s Memorial Day Parade. Photo by Edward Watkins An awards plaque was presented in honor of Michael J. Moealski. Photo by Edward Watkins Edgewater Park Social and Welfare Association Theodore Korony American Legion Post 253 Commander Guy Richardson (l) and Edge- marched in the time honored tradition. water Park Volunteer Fire Department chief Johnny Walker placed a wreath for the Photo by Edward Watkins fallen heroes. Photo by Edward Watkins BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 59 Pratt sculpture resides at the Huntington Free Library The Huntington Free Li- brary at 9 Westchester Square is like a museum. Even the ma- terial that it is constructed of seems to be born of antiquity. Created by famed architect Frederick C. Withers, the same person who along with Calvert sculptures. The other adorns host of research material on Vaux designed the Jefferson a wall at the Hispanic Society the history of the Bronx and Market Courthouse on Sixth of America, an organization displays numerous other works Avenue at 10th Street in Green- established by Collis P. Hun- of art by noted artists such as wich Village which was much tington’s step-son, Archer Mil- an 1893 portrait of Collis Pot- later taken over by the New ton Huntington, in 1904. It is ter Huntington painted by Wil- York City Public Library, still located at Audubon Terrace liam Edgar Marshall, a lead- attracts many tourists as well off 155th Street and Broadway ing portrait artist of the day. REPRINTED FROM 4-21-2011 it should for its overall beauty in Washington Heights and Other Marshall works at the li- both inside and out. is home to a vast array of art brary include rare early prints The Huntington Free Li- work and books attracting vis- of his engravings of presidents The Hispanic Society of America provided this photograph of the bronze brary, too, has been toured by itors from around the globe. Washington and Lincoln. relief that graces their Washington Heights premise. An exact copy many who admire the work of The reliefs are both the same Bela Lyon Pratt (1867-1917) is also found at the Huntington Free Library, but the darkened patina the architect. His personal- size: 105.5 centimeters high and was born in Norwich, Connect- makes it diffi cult to make out details in a photograph. Both sculptures ity seems steeped in its rugged 74.2 centimeters wide, and bear icut and educated at Yale Uni- stone walls and arched rib ceil- the inscription on the bottom: versity after which he attended are signed by Pratt. ing. “This building is dedicated to Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Walking into the building the memory of Collis Potter Upon returning to America, mismatists know him as the de- Yale University and a copy is is like stepping back in time Huntington” in bold lettering he went to work for Augustus signer of the two and a half and at the CIA. A good number of and the fi rst thing that attracts and both are signed by the art- Saint Gaudens creating a num- fi ve dollar gold coins in 1908 his works can be found at the one’s attention is the bronze re- ist. ber of museum quality pieces that were once so popular in Museum of Fine Arts in Bos- lief of Collis P. Huntington, the The one at the Huntington along with sculptures for the America and still hold a place ton but before traveling to fi nd library founder. Sculpted by B. Free Library holds a special 1893 World’s Columbian Expo- of special interest to that group some outstanding examples of L. Pratt in 1911, it was a later place of honor as it is just in- sition in Chicago. due to their incuse design. his sculptures, why not stop by addition to this wonderful old side the front door and can’t That same year he became His sculptures can be found the Huntington Free Library building, but one that sets the be missed when entering the the professor of sculpture at throughout the nation and his at 9 Westchester Square right tone for visitors by advising building. the Boston Museum School of portrayal of Nathan Hale from here in the Bronx and exam- them of the structure’s genesis. The library attracts numer- Fine Art, a position he held un- 1914 seems to be among his ine his bronze relief of Collis P. It is actually one of two such ous visitors as it also offers a til his death 20 years later. Nu- most popular. It is located at Huntington. We’ll help take the mystery out of cremation. Family Owned & Operated for over 60 years 60 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR ORCHARD BEACH OPENS FOR BEACH SEASON NYC Park Commissioner Mitchell Silver joined local elected offi cials, lifeguards and residents in announcing the beginning of beach season in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 23 at Orchard Beach. NYC Parks Commissioner Silver was ‘having a ball’ welcoming every- NYC Parks Commissioner Silver (c) celebrated Orchard Beach’s beach season grand opening with several life- one to Orchard Beach. Photo by Edwin Soto guards. Photo by Edwin Soto ST. HELENA HOSTS PLANT-BASED HEALTH FAIR St. Helena Church hosted a Plant-Based Health Fair on Saturday, May 26 at 1315 Olmstead Avenue. The health conscious fair featured information on plant-based nutrition and cooking, vendors and lifestyle physicians and presentations. Bronxites were eager to learn more about the Yoga MONTEFIORE HOSTS TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL and Ayurvedic Wellnes Menu. Photo by Odette Scofi eld Montefi ore’s Wakefi eld Campus welcomed local children who brought their teddy bears and other Guests enjoyed sampling some tasty, freshly made stuffed animal friends to the annual ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’ on Saturday, May 19. salads at the health fair. Young Bronxites’ stuffed animal pals underwent underwent mock triage, medical exams and Photo by Odette Scofi eld x-rays by doctors, nurses and other clinical staff. Photo courtesy of Montefi ore Health System ST. RAYMOND HS HOLDS CAREER DAY St. Raymond High School for Boys hosted its annual Career Day on Thursday, May 17 to pro- vide students the opportunity to explore dif- ferent career pathways and learn about the education needed to pursue those careers. St. Raymond High School for Boys Career Day presenters. Photo courtesy of St. Raymond High School for Boys BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 61 Bronx Wee Marches In Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. celebrated the grand fi nale of Bronx Week 2018 with the time hon- ored Bronx Week Parade on Sunday, May 20. During the 47th annual parade, hundreds of students from Bronx schools and youth organizations marched (above) Two local youngsters were recognized by the borough president for their impressive dance moves. 62 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR (1) DeWitt Clinton High School NY ek Parade 821 Air Force JROTC (2) Bronx Walk of Fame 2018 in- ductee Slick Rick and his Mandy nto History Aragones traveled in style. (3) Little Branches of Borinquen down Mosholu Parkway with the three new members Mascot 2018 provided everyone of the Bronx Walk of Fame, advocate and #MeToo with good cheer. movement founder Tarana Burke, ‘Billions’ actress Maggie Siff and hip hop impresario Slick Rick following (4) P.S. 76’s Bennington Band had their induction ceremony. Photos by Miriam Quin the crowd moving to the beat. (5) United Healthcare Communi- ty Plan rode down the parkway in a fl oat. (6) A local youngster sported some awesome face paint. (7) Save Our Streets Bronx led the way. (8) Community Board 7 marched in this year’s parade. (9) The Bronx Democratic Party joined this year’s festivities. (10) Bronxites of all ages had a great time watching the parade. (11) Friends of Mosholu Parkland brought some springtime cheer to the parade. (12) NG2 gave a crowd pleas- ing performance at this year’s Bronx Week Concert. (below) Latin freestyle artist Coro (r) introduced Bor- (13) North Central Bronx Hospital ough President Diaz to one seriously funny fowl brightened everyone’s spirits. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 63 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE BLACK MOUNTAIN SEMPLWAY, LLC Art. of Org. Filed Notice of Formation of PGF NOTICE OF LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE OF RENOVATIONS LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 3/7/2018. Off. Loc.: INVESTING UNLIMITED LLC. Articles POSTPONEMENT OF SALE COLLATERAL Sec. of State of NY 3/1/2017. Off. Loc. : Bronx Co. SSNY designated as agent of Organization filed with Secretary of SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF RE:3050 Fairfield Avenue, Unit 6L, Bronx Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be State of New York on December 18, BRONX, U.S. BANK NATIONAL Bronx, NY 10463 upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to 2017. 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Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF public sale. The collateral to be sold is 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on described as follows: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises NICKEY’S GIFTED HANDS LLC Art. Goddess Fashion. Articles of 1. UCC Financing Statement LEGAL NOTICE known as 1420 Edwards Avenue, recorded on June 6, 2012 covering the of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY Organization were filed with the Bronx, NY 10461. All that certain plot, 3/7/2018. Off. Loc.: Bronx Co. SSNY Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) Stock Certificate representing 324 Notice of Formation of Maya’s Sari piece or parcel of land, with the designated as agent upon whom on (4/17/2018). Office location: Bronx buildings and improvements thereon shares of stock and Proprietary Lease process against it may be served. SSNY County. SSNY has been designated as LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with for Unit No. 6L at 3050 Fairfi eld Avenue, Secretary of State on 02/20/2018. NY erected, situate, lying and being in the to mail copy of process to The LLC, agent of the LLC upon whom process Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City Unit 6L, Bronx, NY 10463. 1131 226th Drive, Apt#3B, Bronx, NY against it may be served. SSNY shall Office location: BRONX County. 2. 324 shares of stock per the Stock Secretary of State is designated as and State of New York, Block 05371 10466. Purpose: Any lawful act or mail a copy of process to the LLC, 941 and Lot 00011. Approximate amount of Certificate and Power issued by 3050 activity. Leggett ave 2C, Bronx, NY 10455. agent upon whom process against the Fairfield Avenue Owners LLC may be served. Secretary of State judgment is $462,624.00 plus interest Purpose: For any lawful purpose. and costs. Premises will be sold subject Corp.(“Corporation”) represented by shall mail a copy of any process against Certificate number 170 including all the LLC served upon to SHAITRANEE to provisions of fi led Judgment Index # LEGAL NOTICE 380978/12. Original sale was scheduled personal property of the Debtor, affi xed LEGAL NOTICE KHAN, 1050 ALLERTON AVE, BRONX to or used in connection with Unit No. NY 10469. Purpose: Any lawful activity. for May 14, 2018 at the same time and 6L, located at 3050 Fairfield Avenue, NOTICE OF FORMATION of e1027 Notice is hereby given that an on- location. Unit 6L, Bronx, NY 10463, that are LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with premise license, #TBA has been applied If the sale is set aside for any the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on for by Mogools Inc. d/b/a Spanglish to LEGAL NOTICE reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall subject to the securing interest of the 4/30/2018. Office location: Bronx sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in an be entitled only to a return of the deposit undersigned. on premises establishment. For on paid. The Purchaser shall have no 3. The estimated value is County. SSNY has been designated as Notice of Formation of Mythical agent upon whom process against it premises consumption under the ABC further recourse against the Mortgagor, $274,675.00. law at 6697 Broadway Bronx NY 10471. Lotus LLC Art. Of Org. fi led with SSNY the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s 4. The unpaid principal balance is may be served. The Post Offi ce address on 5/11/16. Office. Loc: Bronx. SSNY to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of attorney, or the Referee. $144,872.48 (not including fees, costs, desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom Joseph Strasburg, Esq., Referee other recoverable amounts). any process against the LLC served process against it may be served. SSNY upon him/her is c/o Kamerman, 1700 Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., The sale shall be conducted LEGAL NOTICE shall mail process to the LLC, 4519 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, pursuant to all terms and conditions set Broadway, 42nd Fl., NY, NY 10019. The Carpenter Ave., Bronx, NY 10470. LLC principal business address of the LLC is Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for forth in the Terms of Sale, specifically Notice is hereby given that an on- may engage in any lawful act or activity 2417 Third Ave., Bronx, NY 10451. Plaintiff including but not limited to: Buyer premise license, #TBA has been applied for which a limited liability company may Purpose: any lawful act or activity. be formed. responsibility for obtaining possession of for by 127 Westchester SQ Restaurant the collateral, payment of any sums due LLC d/b/a Shanghai Red to sell beer, the Corporation, obtaining any wine and liquor at retail in an on LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE premises establishment. For on LEGAL NOTICE necessary approvals from the premises consumption under the ABC NOTICE OF SALE Corporation, any existing tenancy and law at 127-129 Westchester Square SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF prompt payment of the purchase price Notice of Formation of IBC Notice of Formation of Tillmon according to the Terms of Sale issued CLEANING LLC. Articles of Bronx NY 10461. Behavioral Health Services LLC. Articles BRONX THE BANK OF NEW YORK by Seller. The sale shall be “as is, Organization filed with Secretary of of Organization filed with Secretary of where is and with all faults” and subject State on (date). NY Office location: State on 3/15/2018. NY Offi ce location: MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW to any prior liens. No bid shall be BRONX County. Secretary of State is LEGAL NOTICE BRONX County. Secretary of State is YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE designated as agent upon whom designated as agent upon whom CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, accepted with any contingency of any nature. A deposit of ten percent (10%) process against the LLC may be served. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLI- process against the LLC may be served. INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST Secretary of Stte shall mail a copy of Secretary of State shall mail a copy of 2006- J7, MORTGAGE PASS- of the bid amount must be paid at sale, CATION AND MAILING in the form of a certifi ed check payable any process against the LLC served Docket No. ES18D0193DR any process against the LLC served THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES upon to KISWEND SIDA A TRAORE upon to Tillmon Behavioral Health to “Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP.” Seller Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2006-J7, 820 EAST 178TH 1FL BRONX, Services LLC, 140 Erdman Place, makes no warranty or representation in The Trial Court Plaintiff, NY10460. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Bronx, NY 10475. Purpose: Any lawful Against connection with the sale, except that it Probate and Family Court activity. has a security interest in the collateral Melvin Gonzalez GUARIONEX CORDERO, ET AL., Defendant(s). and that the transfer is made free and vs. Elizabeth Rosasdo clear of its security interest. The LEGAL NOTICE Essex Probate and Family Court Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on warranties of merchantability and fi tness 36 Federal Street LEGAL NOTICE are expressly disclaimed. The sale shall Notice of formation of JV Luxury, Salem, MA 01970 4/19/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, Notice of Formation of VAC REALTY will sell at public auction at the Bronx be conducted without recourse to Seller, LLC. Articles of Organization fi led with To the Defendant: except for breach of an express Secretary of State of New York on The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for GROUP LLC, a domestic Limited County Courthouse, 851 Grand Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Concourse, Room 711, Bronx, NY on warranty contained in this Notice of January 02, 2018. Office Location: Divorce requesting that the Court grant Sale. The Debtor is entitled to an Bronx County. Secretary of State is a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown Organization filed with Secretary of 6/25/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known State on 4/24/18. NY Office location: as 3403 Bruner Avenue, Bronx, NY accounting of the unpaid indebtedness. designated as agent upon who process The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Transfer shall occur by secured creditor against the LLC may be served. An Automatic Restraining Order has BRONX County. Secretary of State is 10469, and described as follows: designated as agent upon whom ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel bill of sale made without representation Secretary of State shall mail a copy of been entered in this matter preventing or warranty, except as set forth above. any process against the LLC service to process against the LLC may be served. of land, with the buildings and you from taking any action which would The public sale shall take place on C/O 1489 Boston Road, Bronx, NY Secretary of State shall mail a copy of improvements thereon erected, situate, negatively impact the current financial June 11, 2018 at 1:15 PM on the front 10460. Purpose: Any lawful activity. status of either party. See Supplemental any process against the LLC served lying and being in the Borough and upon to VAC Realty Group LLC, 3739 steps of the Supreme Court of the State Probate Court Rule 411. County of Bronx, City and State of New White Plains Road, Bronx NY 10467. of New York, County of Bronx located at You are hereby summoned and re- York, and designated on the tax maps of Purpose: Any lawful activity. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY LEGAL NOTICE quired to serve upon: the Bronx County Treasurer as Block 10451. Such sale shall be conducted by Jacob Geller, Esq. 4883 and Lot 131. Notice of Formation of LA TIJERA Victor Rawner, Auctioneer as Agent. Law Offi ces of Jacob D. Geller, LLC The approximate amount of the DE ORO BEAUTY SALON LLC a LEGAL NOTICE Lender hereby reserves the right to bid. 90 Canal St., Floor Four current Judgment lien is $801,731.49 domestic or foreign Limited Liability Interested parties may contact the Boston, MA 02114 Notice is hereby given that an on- plus interest and costs. The premises Company (LLC). Articles of Organization undersigned prior to the sale to obtain a your answer, if any, on or before premise license application serial will be sold subject to provisions of the fi led with Secretary of State on March 8, aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and copy of the Terms of Sale. 2018. NY Office location: NEW YORK 10/15/2018. If you fail to do so, the court #1309317 has been applied for by MIPR Sale; Index # 381341/2008. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. County, Secretary of State is designated will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- Inc. d/b/a Made In Puerto Rico Latin tion of this action. You are also required Steven Z. Naiman, Esq., Referee. May 9, 2018 as agent upon whom process against Cuisine & Sports Bar to sell beer, wine By:.. Megan S. Kale, Esq. the LLC may be served. Secretary of to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in and liquor at retail in an on premises SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP State shall mail a copy of any process the offi ce of the Register of this Court. establishment. For on premises Witness, Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Attorney for Seller against the LLC served upon to c/o the consumption under the ABC Law at 2 State Street, 700 Crossroads Bldg. LLC, 609 W 175th Street, New York, NY Justice of this Court Dated: 5/2/2018 File Number: Date: May 21, 2018 3363 East Tremont Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 30211 MNB Rochester, New York 14614 10033. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 10461 855.227.5072 64 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING WINNERS ANNOUNCED In a packed auditorium, Councilman Rafael Salamanca announced this year’s Participatory Budgeting winners. The winners are Girls Prep Academy Auditorium Renovation, $600,000; Casita Maria Educational Kitchen Space, $50,000; Hunts Point Recreation Center Upgrades, $100,000; Bronx Charter School for the Arts Technology new technology and classroom up- grades, $150,000 and M.S. 424 Stairs Lighting, $100,000. SALAMANCA HONORS SEBCO, FR. GIGANTE Councilman Rafael Salamanca presented the South East Bronx Community Organization and visionary leader Fr. Louis Gigante with a NYC Council proclamation in celebration of 50 years of service to the south Bronx. Councilman Salamanca (c) presented a hefty ceremonial check for Girls Prep Academy’s Salamanca (l) presented a proclamation to SEBCO and Fr. Gigante (r). auditorium renovation. Photo courtesy of NYC Council Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce SALAMANCA, THE POINT INSTALL WI-FI TOWERS SOUNDVIEW DRUG FREE COALITION MEETS Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined The Point Community Development Corporation as new The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition met on Tuesday, May 22 at Odyssey House. Wi-Fi towers were installed on the roofs of small businesses in the community. The coaltion viewed a presentaion by Prevention Resource Center and participated in mini- workshops on LBGTQ issues and on precription misuse. Salamanca (r) and others discussed the 15 Wi-Fi towers which are being installed and are partially funded by the councilman’s $40,000 allocation last year through the Digital Inclu- The Soundview Community Drug Free Coalition and its partners enjoyed a productive meeting. sion Initiative. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce Photo by Silvio Pacifi co URGENT CARE OPENS ON WEBSTER AVE. Urgent Care held a grand opening ceremony for its newest state-of-the-art center at 1210 Webster Avenue on Friday, May 18. Proprietors Sasha Guillaume (front, 8th from l) and Joshua Wallach (front, 5th from r) and Bronx Chamber of Commerce Events & Grants manager Phil Cardone (front, c) were joined by staff, stakeholders and community leaders as they cut the ribbon. Photo by SIlvio Pacifi co BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 65 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, SUPREME COURT: BRONX SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COURT BRONX COUNTY SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF BRONX County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL COUNTY. MIDFIRST BANK, Pltf. vs. BRONX FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff BRONX ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE KATASHA R. ARTIS, et al, Defts. Index HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL against TROY O’DONOGHUE, et al FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH #32334/2017E. Pursuant to judgment of ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR Defendants Plaintiff, RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE foreclosure and sale dated March 28, ACE SECURITIES CORP., HOME Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Against LOAN TRUST 2016-A, MORTGAGE- 2018, I will sell at public auction at the EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES Crane, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite Index No.: 381311/09 BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-A, Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. 600, 2007-HE4, 1800, Rochester, NY 14614 Attorney (s) KOSSIVI AFAWOUBO, ET AL., Plaintiff, -against- DONALD 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Plaintiff, for Plaintiff (s). Defendant(s). ROBINSON; SANDRA ROBINSON; June 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 67 Against Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL West 164th Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a ..Index No.: 32021/2015E Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 18, Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in ASSOCIATION, AS PURCHASER OF Block 2508, Lot 49. Approx. amt. of ROBERT PATE, ET AL., 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the the Bronx County Clerk’s Office on THE LOAN AND OTHER ASSETS OF judgment is $386,218.51 plus costs and Defendant(s). highest bidder at the Bronx County 8/14/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK AS interest. Sold subject to terms and Pursuant to a Judgment of Courthouse, Room 600 at 851 Grand will sell at public auction at the Bronx SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LONG conditions of fi led judgment and terms of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered Concourse, Bronx, New York on any County Courthouse, 851 Grand BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY (THE sale. LARRY ALFONSO ARIAS, 05/14/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, Monday except holidays on June 18, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on “SAVINGS BANK”) FROM THE Referee. FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS will sell at public auction in Room 711 of 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 7/2/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. For the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 2572 Pearsall Avenue, Bronx, NY as 388 East 155th Street, Bronx, NY CORPORATION, ACTING AS Pltf., 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY. Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, on 10469. Block 4463 Lot 112. All that 10455, and described as follows: RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK File No. 84710 - #94660 7/2/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with ALL that certain plot piece or parcel AND PURSUANT TO ITS AUTHORITY as 1367 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457, the buildings and improvements thereon of land, with the buildings and UNDER THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT and described as follows: erected, situate, lying and being in the improvements thereon erected, situate, INSURANCE ACT, 12 U.S.C. SEC. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Borough and County of Bronx, City and lying and being in the County of Bronx, 1821 (D); CHASE BANK USA, N.A.; of land, with the buildings and State of New York. Approximate Amount City and State of New York, and BRONX SUPREME COURT; CRIMINAL LEGAL NOTICE improvements thereon erected, situate, of Judgment is $523,628.10 plus designated on the tax maps of the Bronx COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK lying and being in the Borough and interest and costs. Premises will be sold County Treasurer as Block 2401 and Lot (BRONX); NEW YORK STATE NOTICE OF SALE County of Bronx, City and State of New subject to provisions of fi led Judgment 18. DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND SUPREME COURT: BRONX York, Block 2782 Lot 116 Index No 380004/2011. The approximate amount of the FINANCE; NEW YORK CITY COUNTY. PENNYMAC CORP., Pltf. The approximate amount of the Edward S. Zizmor, Esq., Referee current Judgment lien is $907,436.06 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; vs. ALEXANDER S. NEAR, et al, Defts. current Judgment lien is $494,464.02 FLFNC019 plus interest and costs. The Premises NEW YORK CITY PARKING Index #35175/2014E. Pursuant to plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW YORK judgment of foreclosure and sale dated will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and CITY TRANSIT ADJUDICATION May 11, 2017, I will sell at public auction aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 381311/09. BUREAU; “JANE DOE”; “JANE DOE”; at the Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. Sale; Index # 32021/2015E. LORRAINE C. CORSA, Esq., JORDAN AULD; MARIA PRICE; 600, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY If the sale is set aside for any LEGAL NOTICE Referee. DEBBIE CHUNG, Index No. on June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall STIENE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 32790/2016E. Pursuant to a Judgment 949 East 232nd Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a be entitled only to a return of the deposit (Attorney’s for Plaintiff), 167 Main of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, Block 4868, Lot 16. Approx. amt. of paid. The Purchaser shall have no SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE Street, Northport, NY 11768 April 12, 2018 and entered with the judgment is $433,849.39 plus costs and further recourse against the Mortgagor, OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX Dated: 5/4/2018 File Number: Bronx County Clerk on April 20, 2018, interest. Sold subject to terms and the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s THE BANK OF NEW YORK 200900688 TKS James U. Notice, Esq., the Appointed conditions of fi led judgment and terms of attorney. MELLON TRUST COMPANY, Referee, will sell the premises known as sale. VERONICA GUERRERO, Daniel D. Cassidy, Esq., Referee. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE 4760 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, New Referee. FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST York 10470 at public auction at the WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP, Attys. For Business Park Drive, Suite 110, COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600, Pltf., 53 Gibson Street, Bay Shore, NY. Armonk, NY 10504 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York File No. 64369 - #94622 Dated: 05/16/18 TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET LEGAL NOTICE 10451 on July 2, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. All AA MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- NOTICE OF SALE situate, lying and being in the County THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF and Borough of Bronx and State of New 2004-RS4, BRONX York known as Block: 5105; Lot: 44 will LEGAL NOTICE V. Deutsche Bank National Trust be sold subject to the provisions of fi led MAYRA I. COFFIE, ET. AL. Company, as Trustee for Morgan Judgment, Index No. 32790/2016E. The NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Stanley ABS Capital I Inc Trust approximate amount of judgment is SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 2007-HE5 Mortgage Pass-Through $409,165.27 plus interest and costs. BRONX pursuant to a Final Judgment of Certifi cates, Series 2007-HE5, Plaintiff FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 Broad CV XXVIII, LLC, NOTICE OF SALE Foreclosure dated March 28, 2018, and AGAINST Street, Suite 501, New York, New York Against SUPREME COURT: BRONX entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the Percival Williams; Hilda Williams; et 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. GWENDOLYN HARDY, COUNTY County of Bronx, wherein THE BANK al., Defendant(s) Defendant(s). SELENE FINANCE LP; Plaintiff(s) OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of vs. JOSE HERNANDEZ; et al; COMPANY, NATIONAL Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered on Defendant(s) ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF 11, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will 7/18/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. sell at public auction at the Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand will sell at public auction at the Bronx ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New LEGAL NOTICE County Courthouse, 851 Grand P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE York on June 25, 2018 at 2:00PM, Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY on Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE premises known as 2715 Crugar NOTICE OF SALE 6/25/2018 at 2:00 pm, premises known Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467. All that SUPREME COURT: BRONX as 2332 Aqueduct Avenue, Bronx, NY and sale granted herein on or about COUNTY. NYCTL 2016-A TRUST AND CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-RS4 is certain plot piece or parcel of land, with 10468, and described as follows: May 11, 2017, I will sell at Public the buildings and improvements THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON the Plaintiff and MAYRA I. COFFIE, ET ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel Auction to the highest bidder at The AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the erected, situate, lying and being in the AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND of land, with the buildings and Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, Borough and County of Bronx, City and CUSTODIAN, Pltf. vs. JOSEPH undersigned Referee will sell at public improvements thereon erected, situate, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY auction at the BRONX COUNTY State of NY, Block 4509 Lot 60. GARCIA III, et al, Defts. Index lying and being in the Borough and 10451. COURTHOUSE, 851 GRAND Approximate amount of judgment #24987/17. Pursuant to judgment of County of Bronx, City and State of New On June 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm. CONCOURSE ROOM 600, BRONX, NY $959,705.49 plus interest and costs. foreclosure and sale entered April 4, York, and designated on the tax maps of Premises known as 580 EAST 10451, on June 18, 2018 at 2:00PM, Premises will be sold subject to 2018, I will sell at public auction at the the Bronx County Treasurer as Block 166TH STREET, BRONX, NY 10456 premises known as 1006 OLMSTEAD provisions of filed Judgment Index# Bronx County Courthouse, Rm. 600, 3209, Lots 33 and 34. Block: 2607 Lot: 58 AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10472: Block 380671/08. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on The approximate amount of the All that certain plot, piece or parcel 3806, Lot 5: Only cash or certifi ed funds payable June 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a current Judgment lien is $566,284.53 of land, situate, lying and being in the ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE to the Referee will be accepted as a 2262 East 177th Street, Bronx, NY a/k/a plus interest and costs. The premises Borough and County of Bronx, City and OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, deposit in the amount of ten percent of the purchase price. Block 03816, Lot 0037. Approx. amt. of will be sold subject to provisions of the State of New York. LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH Carla Glassman, Esq., Referee judgment is $4,640.57 plus costs and As more particularly described in the AND COUNTY OF BRONX, CITY AND aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC interest. Sold subject to terms and judgment of foreclosure and sale. STATE OF NEW YORK Sale; Index # 380681/12. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff conditions of fi led judgment and terms of REGINALD ASIEDU, Esq., Referee. Sold subject to all of the terms and Premises will be sold subject to conditions contained in said judgment 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard sale. DAVID LESCH, Referee. THE SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES provisions of filed Judgment Index # Rochester, New York 14624 and terms of sale. DELLO-IACONO LAW GROUP, P.C., Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, 35835/2015E. Guy T. Parisi, Esq. - (877) 759-1835 Attys. For Pltf., 105 Maxess Rd., Ste. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Approximate amount of judgment Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Dated: May 2, 2018 205, Melville, NY. File No. 17-000225 - Dated: 4/30/2018 File Number: $774,133.45 plus interest and costs. Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, #94835 #94757 24063 MNB INDEX NO. 35488/2015E Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys Alberto Torres, Esq., Referee for Plaintiff. 66 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR ST. HELENA STUDENTS ENJOY PIGEON BOOKS In celebration of former NBA star and current author Mo Williams’ series of books, which in- cludes ‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,’ St. Helena School’s kindergarten class celebrated by reading their favorite books from the series. TORRES, OATH HOSTS NEIGHBORHOOD POP-UP COURT Councilman Ritchie Torres and OATH Commissioner Fidel Del Valle announced on Friday, May 18 that the NYC Offi ce of Administrative Trials and Hearings, the City’s independent adminis- trative law court where all City agencies fi le their regulatory and enforcement summonses for hearings, will hold a Neighborhood Pop-Up Court in his district in the Central Bronx. St. Helena School students wore fi ne featured headgear while reading their favorite books. Councilman Torres (r) and OATH Commissioner Del Valle held a Neighborhood Pop-Up Court Photo courtesy of St. Helena School in the Central Bronx. Photo courtesy of Councilman Ritchie Torres’ Offi ce NYISE’S TIKE-A-THON RACE VILLA MARIA ACADEMY MATH OLYMPIAD CHAMPS With a wave of a starting fl ag more thant 120 New York Institute for Special Education pre- Villa Maria Academy’s seventh grade boys team recently earned fi rst place in the Math Olym- schoolers raced tricycles in several heats throughout the school halls for the annual ‘Trike-A- piad at Iona Prep. Under the guidance of their math teacher and coach Mrs. Peduzzi, Aaron Thon’ fundraiser benfi tting St. Jde Children’s Research Hospital on Friday, May 11. Jiang won the fi rst place ribbon, Steve Miruku earned second place, Alex Li won fi fth place and Marco Martire was the top alternate. NYISE students are neck and neck as they race down the school’s hallway at the annual (l-r) Principal Sr. Teresa Barton, Steve Miruku, Marco Martire, Alex Li, Aaron Jiang, Adrian Trike-A-Thon fundraiser benefi tting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ayers and Stephen DiTomasso with math teacher Mrs. Peduzzi. Photo courtesy of NYISE Photo courtesy of Villa Maria Academy VNNA DINNER The Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance toasted several local leaders at its annual dinner awards gala on Saturday, May 19 at Maestro’s Caterers. This year’s distinguished honorees included Christopher Mastromano, Jacobi Hospital CEO; District Attorney Darcel Clark; Anthony Vitaliano, Community Board 11 chair- man; Richard Giannotti, P.S. 83 music teacher and deputy inspector Thomas Alps, 49th Pre- cinct commanding offi cer. VNNA president Bernadette Ferrara (c) and board members with the evening’s honorees. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 67 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 improvements thereon erected, situate, LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, LEGAL NOTICE County of Bronx, City and State of New NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME York, Block 5350 and Lot 27. COURT BRONX COUNTY SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF COURT COUNTY OF BRONX US COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Approximate amount of judgment is WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND BRONX BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, $593,757.95 plus interest and costs. SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., TRUSTEE FOR CSAB MORTGAGE- Plaintiff AGAINST AARON JACOB Premises will be sold subject to CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS Plaintiff, BACKED PASS-THROUGH LEVITT AND KIMBERLY ANN REESE, provisions of filed Judgment Index # INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY Against CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a 32576/2016E. AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, ..Index No.: 380018/2015 Plaintiff AGAINST ROBERTO ZAPATA, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly Lawrence J. Sheehan, Esq., Referee Plaintiff against LUIS GONZALEZ, EUSEBIA M. et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a dated March 23, 2018 I, the Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, CHUKWUDI ONOVO, et al PENA, ET AL., Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly undersigned Referee will sell at public LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Defendants Defendant(s). dated October 13, 2017 I, the auction at the Bronx County Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Pursuant to a Judgment of undersigned Referee will sell at public Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Plaintiff Komosinski & Manfro, LLP 565 Taxter Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered auction at the Bronx County Room 711, City of Bronx at on July 02, Cash will not be accepted. Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 3/29/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). will sell at public auction at the Bronx Room 711, Bronx, NY, on June 25, 1501 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Pursuant to a Judgment of County Courthouse, 851 Grand 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as LEGAL NOTICE BRONX, NY 10462. All that certain plot Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 17, Concourse, Bronx, NY on 6/11/2018 at 683 RHINELANDER AVENUE, BRONX, piece or parcel of land, with the 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the 2:00 pm, premises known as 1640 NY 10462. All that certain plot piece or NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME buildings and improvements erected, Yhighest bidder at the Bronx County Colden Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, and parcel of land, with the buildings and COURT COUNTY OF BRONX situate, lying and being in the Borough Courthouse, Room 711 at 851 Grand described as follows: improvements erected, situate, lying and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and County of Bronx, City and State of Concourse, Bronx, New York on any ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel being in the Borough and County of as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage New York, BLOCK 3944, LOT 2346. Monday except holidays on June 18, of land, with the buildings and Bronx, City and State of New York, Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset- Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as improvements thereon erected, situate, BLOCK 4254, LOT 5. Approximate Backed Certifi cates, Series 2007-MLN1, the referee will be accepted as deposit. 4816 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, New York. lying and being in Borough of Bronx, amount of judgment $441,421.99 plus Plaintiff AGAINST Joseph Briskovic, Approximate amount of judgment Block 5119 Lot 87. County of Bronx, City and State of New interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed Senka Briskovic, et al., Defendant(s) $154,204.02 plus interest and costs. All that certain plot, piece or parcel York, and designated on the tax maps of funds payable to the referee will be Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Premises will be sold subject to of land, situate, lying and being in the the Bronx County Treasurer as Block accepted as deposit. Premises will be and Sale duly dated 4-26-2018 I, the provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# Borough and County of Bronx, City and 4098 Lot 52 sold subject to provisions of filed undersigned Referee will sell at public 32332/2017E. Jeffrey Dinowitz, Esq., State of New York. Approximate Amount The approximate amount of the Judgment for Index# 35813/2014E. auction at the Bronx County Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for of Judgment is $415,008.60 plus current Judgment lien is $605,239.83 Albert W. Cornachio, Esq., Referee Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 interest and costs. Premises will be sold plus interest and costs. The premises Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Room 711, Bronx, NY on 6-25-2018 at Williamsville, NY 14221 53546 subject to provisions of fi led Judgment will be sold subject to provisions of the 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 2:00PM, premises known as 2051 Burr Index No 380837/2012. Cash will not be aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Williamsville, NY 14221 54382 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. All that accepted at the sale. Sale; Index # 380018/2015. certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Joyce D. Randazzo, Esq., Referee If the sale is set aside for any the buildings and improvements 2296-000488 reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall erected, situate, lying and being in the be entitled only to a return of the deposit LEGAL NOTICE Borough and County of Bronx, City and LEGAL NOTICE paid. The Purchaser shall have no State of New York, BLOCK: 4249, LOT: LEGAL NOTICE further recourse against the Mortgagor, NOTICE OF SALE 29. Approximate amount of judgment NOTICE OF SALE the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF $488,199.62 plus interest and costs. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME attorney. BRONX, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Premises will be sold subject to BRONX COURT BRONX COUNTY Heddyeh P. Broumand, Esq., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON provisions of filed Judgment Index PNC, National Association WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS Referee. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES #32562/2016E. Only cash or certified successor by merger to National City TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- funds payable to the Referee will be Bank successor by merger to National MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES Business Park Drive, Suite 110, THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, accepted as deposit. Maiaklovsky City Mortgage Co., Plaintiff 2006-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS- Armonk, NY 10504 vs. JERRY NUAMAH; PATRICIA KISSI; Preval, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert AGAINST THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Dated: 4/30/2018 ALEXANDER KISSI, ET AL., Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 David Strause; Patricia Stewart, Plaintiff against GNS Defendant(s). Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 Administrator and heir to the Estate of MARLENE LANGLEY, et al Pursuant to a Judgment of 01-058252-F01 54199 John Carney a/k/a John P. carney a/k/a Defendants Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on John Paul Carney; Lourdes Carney Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, November 27, 2015, I, the undersigned LEGAL NOTICE Chivas, Anthony Carney, Arrisini F. Komosinski & Manfro, LLP 565 Taxter Referee will sell at public auction at the Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, LEGAL NOTICE Carney, if they be living or if they be NOTICE OF SALE dead, their spouses, heirs devisees, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Pursuant to a Judgment of June 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN distributees and successors in interest, BRONX FORECLOSURE all of whom and whose names and Foreclosure and Sale Entered April 9, U.S. Bank National Association as known as 716 East 224th Street, Bronx, 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF places of residence are unknown to Trustee for Washington Mutual BRONX Plaintiff; Pauline Carney, as heir to the highest bidder at the Bronx County Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates of land, with the buildings and Courthouse, Room 711 at 851 Grand improvements thereon erected, situate, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff – Estate of John Carney a/k/a John P. Series 2004-S3, Plaintiff against – FERDINAND ALLISON, et al Carney a/k/a John Paul Carney; et al., Concourse, Bronx, New York on any AGAINST lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Defendant(s). Defendant(s) Monday except holidays on June 18, Sinisa Bojovic; et al., Defendant(s) County of Bronx, City and State of New 2018 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as York, Block 4837 and Lot 55. Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on 1473 Hicks St., Bronx, New York. Block Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April Approximate amount of judgment is Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4725 Lot 27. All that certain plot, piece $590,517.41 plus interest and costs. February 9, 2017. I, the undersigned January 9, 2018 I, the undersigned 11, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will Referee will sell at public auction, at the or parcel of land, situate, lying and being sell at public auction at the Bronx Premises will be sold subject to Referee will sell at public auction at the in the Borough and County of Bronx, provisions of filed Judgment Index # Bronx County Courthouse, Room 600 Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand County Courthouse, 851 Grand (F/K/A Room 118 Mezzanine), 851 City and State of New York. 381152/09. Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New Concourse, Room 711, Bronx, New Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx County, Approximate Amount of Judgment is York on June 25, 2018 at 2:00PM, Lawrence J. Sheehan, Esq., Referee York on June 11, 2018 at 2:00PM, $710,383.96 plus interest and costs. Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, New York on the 18th Day of June, premises known as 3878 Cannon Place, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain plot, premises known as 314 E 140th Street, Premises will be sold subject to Bronx, NY 10463. All that certain plot LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Bronx, NY 10454. All that certain plot provisions of filed Judgment Index No Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for piece or parcel of land, with the piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon piece or parcel of land, with the 380695/12. Cash will not be accepted at buildings and improvements erected, Plaintiff buildings and improvements erected, the sale. Cash will not be accepted. erected, situate, lying and being in the situate, lying and being in the Borough Borough and County of Bronx, City and situate, lying and being in the Borough Laura C. Browne, Esq., Referee and County of Bronx, City and State of and County of Bronx, City and State of 10706 State of New York. NY, Block 3263 Lots 256 & 257. LEGAL NOTICE Premises known as 1018 East 224th NY, Block 2314 Lot 66. Approximate Approximate amount of judgment Street, Bronx, (City of New York) NY amount of judgment $545,000.25 plus $496,103.07 plus interest and costs. NOTICE OF SALE 10466. interest and costs. Premises will be Premises will be sold subject to SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF (Block: 4870 and Lot: 45) sold subject to provisions of filed SAVE provisions of filed Judgment Index# BRONX, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Approximate amount of lien Judgment Index# 381923/09. 380326-11. Plaintiff, vs. MARION HOLSGROVE; $719,292.90 plus interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed funds payable MONEY Only cash or certifi ed funds payable JOSE RAMIREZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Premises will be sold subject to to the Referee will be accepted as a to the Referee will be accepted as a Pursuant to a Judgment of provisions of fi led judgment and terms of deposit in the amount of ten percent of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on deposit in the amount of ten percent of sale. the purchase price. December 21, 2017, I, the undersigned the purchase price. Index No. 381264/2013. Jose Heddyeh P. Broumand, Esq., Patrick Wynne, Esq., Referee Referee will sell at public auction at the Polanco, Esq., Referee. Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Davidson Fink LLP Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on BY SHOPPING Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard June 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard IN OUR Rochester, New York 14624 known as 1370 Edwards Avenue, Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Rochester, New York 14624 CLASSIFIEDS (877) 759-1835 Bronx, NY. All that certain plot, piece or Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: May 7, 2018- #94871 parcel of land, with the buildings and (877) 759-1835 Dated: March 28, 2018 Dated: April 24, 2018- #94760 68 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR SOLVE YOUR CHILD’S READINGREADING PROBLEMPROBLEM ACHIEVEACHIEVE 13 TOTO 36 YEARSYEARS OF READING IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT INTHIS ONE SUMMER. YEAR!!! 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Only cash or certifi ed 16, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will LEGAL NOTICE funds payable to the referee will be sell at public auction at the Bronx New York, BLOCK 4789, LOT 16. accepted as deposit. Premises will be County Courthouse, 851 Grand NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME Approximate amount of judgment NOTICE OF SALE sold subject to provisions of filed Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New COURT COUNTY OF BRONX Bayview $256,150.79 plus interest and costs. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Judgment for Index# 380918/09. York on July 2, 2018 at 2:00PM, Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to BRONX, EMIGRANT BANK Mohammad Ali, Esq., Referee Gross premises known as 1566 Colden Estate of Leopoldo Fleming a/k/a Leo the referee will be accepted as deposit. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462. All that Fleming, Leopoldo F. Fleming a/k/a Premises will be sold subject to EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK - Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, certain plot piece or parcel of land, with Leopldo F. Fleming, et al., Defendant(s) provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# BRONX/WESTCHESTER, Plaintiff, vs. NY 14221 54240 the buildings and improvements 380930/13. Gerald Stuart Leonescu Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure erected, situate, lying and being in the FELICIANO BATISTA, ET AL., and Sale duly dated 4-11-2018 I, the Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Defendant(s). Borough and County of Bronx, City and Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, undersigned Referee will sell at public LEGAL NOTICE State of NY, Block 4061 Lot 28. Pursuant to a Judgment of auction at the Bronx County Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 Foreclosure and Sale duly fi led on June Approximate amount of judgment 53855 Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME $237,135.65 plus interest and costs. 01, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will Concourse, Bronx, NY on 6-11-2018 at COURT COUNTY OF BRONX EMC Premises will be sold subject to sell at public auction at the Bronx 2:00PM, premises known as 431 Howe MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST provisions of filed Judgment Index# County Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473. All that ARMINDO ROSARIO, JUDITH 32403/2016E. Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on June certain plot piece or parcel of land, with ROSARIO, MIGUEL ROSARIO, et al., Only cash or certifi ed funds payable LEGAL NOTICE 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., premises known the buildings and improvements Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of to the Referee will be accepted as a as 98-100 West 169th Street, Bronx, erected, situate, lying and being in the Foreclosure and Sale duly dated deposit in the amount of ten percent of NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel Borough and County of Bronx, City and January 23, 2015 I, the undersigned the purchase price. COURT COUNTY OF BRONX HSBC of land, with the buildings and State of New York, BLOCK: 3509, LOT: Referee will sell at public auction at the Jeffrey Dinowitz, Esq., Referee BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION improvements thereon erected, situate, 47. Approximate amount of judgment Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, $79,435.22 plus interest and costs. Concourse, Room 711, Bronx, on June Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, County of Bronx, City and State of New Premises will be sold subject to 25, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS- York, Block 2517 and Lots 23 & 24. provisions of filed Judgment Index 1004 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BRONX, Rochester, New York 14624 THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES Approximate amount of judgment is #32113/2015E. Only cash or certified NY 10465. All that certain plot piece or (877) 759-1835- #94754 2007-AR10, Plaintiff AGAINST RAYNA $1,206,655.25 plus interest and costs. funds payable to the Referee will be parcel of land, with the buildings and Dated: April 24, 2018 HEWITT, DENISE SPENCE-HEWITT, Premises will be sold subject to accepted as deposit. For sale improvements erected, situate, lying and et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a provisions of filed Judgment Index # information, please visit Auction.com at being in the Borough and County of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly 380100/2013. www.Auction.com or call Bronx, City and State of New York, LEGAL NOTICE dated October 28, 2015 I, the Harold B. Beeler, Esq., Referee (800) 280-2832. Alberto Torres, Esq., BLOCK 5536, LOT 34, 18-5536-34. undersigned Referee will sell at public Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Approximate amount of judgment NOTICE OF SALE auction at the Bronx County LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson $317,928.46 plus interest and costs. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to BRONX Room 711, Bronx, on June 18, 2018 at Plaintiff 01-073990-F00 53849 the referee will be accepted as deposit. U.S. Bank National Association, as 2:00PM, premises known as 3533 Cash will not be accepted. Premises will be sold subject to trustee, on behalf of the holders of MICKLE AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10469. provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust 2007-2 All that certain plot piece or parcel of LEGAL NOTICE 13980/07. Pierre M. Janvier, Esq., Adjustable Rate Mortgage-Backed land, with the buildings and Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney Pass-Through Certificates, Series improvements erected, situate, lying and LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 2007-2, Plaintiff being in the Borough and County of REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 54319 AGAINST Bronx, City and State of New York, FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Yaseem Bhimsen; et al., BLOCK 4726, LOT 119. Approximate FORECLOSURE Joseph L. Racanelli, Laurie Racanelli, et Defendant(s) amount of judgment $612,540.88 plus SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Pursuant to a Judgment of interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed BRONX Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly LEGAL NOTICE Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 7, funds payable to the referee will be BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON dated June 15, 2017 I, the undersigned 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell accepted as deposit. Premises will be TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS Referee will sell at public auction at the NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME at public auction at the Bronx County sold subject to provisions of filed TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF CWABS Bronx County Courthouse, 851 Grand COURT COUNTY OF BRONX 21ST Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Judgment for Index# 381187/13. Patrick ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES Concourse, Room 711, Bronx, NY, on MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Room 600, Bronx, New York on July 2, Joseph Wynne, Esq., Referee Gross TRUST 2005-06, Plaintiff – against – July 02, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Servicing Agent for CHRISTIANA 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 PEDRO MATEO, et al Defendant(s). known as 1001 BRINSMADE AVENUE, TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON 1823 Mulford Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, Pursuant to a Judgment of BRONX, NY 10465. All that certain plot SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as All that certain plot piece or parcel of NY 14221 53908 Foreclosure and Sale entered on July piece or parcel of land, with the Trustee for Knoxville 2012 Trust, land, with the buildings and 18, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee buildings and improvements erected, Plaintiff AGAINST LOUISE MELVIN, improvements erected, situate, lying and will sell at public auction, at the Bronx situate, lying and being in the Borough LILIETH HECTOR, et al., Defendant(s) being in the Borough and County of County Courthouse, Room 600, 6th and County of Bronx, City and State of Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Bronx, City and State of NY, Block 4188 Floor, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, BLOCK 5536, LOT 29. and Sale duly dated 9-27-2017 I, the Lot 21. Approximate amount of Bronx County, New York on the 11th Approximate amount of judgment undersigned Referee will sell at public judgment $516,119.50 plus interest and LEGAL NOTICE Day of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that $341,072.88 plus interest and costs. auction at the Bronx County costs. Premises will be sold subject to certain plot, piece, or parcel of land, Only cash or certifi ed funds payable to Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, provisions of filed Judgment Index# NOTICE OF SALE situate, lying and being in the Borough the referee will be accepted as deposit. Room 711, Bronx, NY 10451 on 381672/09. SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF and County of Bronx, City and State of Premises will be sold subject to 6-18-2018 at 2:00PM, premises known Only cash or certifi ed funds payable BRONX, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND New York. provisions of fi led Judgment for Index# as 2942 Throop Avenue, Bronx, NY to the Referee will be accepted as a THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Premises known as 1300 Rev 32161/2016E. Jeffrey Dinowitz Esq., 10469. All that certain plot piece or deposit in the amount of ten percent of AS COLLATERAL AGENT AND James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, (City of Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for parcel of land, with the buildings and the purchase price. CUSTODIAN, Plaintiff, vs. MALCOLM New York) New York 10459. Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 improvements erected, situate, lying and Jeffrey E Dinowitz, Esq., Referee BEST, Defendant(s). (Block: 2973 and Lot: 52) Williamsville, NY 14221 54466 being in the Borough and County of Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Pursuant to a Judgment of Approximate amount of lien Bronx, City and State of New York, Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale dated April 13, $607,392.05 plus interest and costs. Block 4563, Lot 31. Approximate 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard 2018 and entered on April 18, 2018, I, Premises will be sold subject to LEGAL NOTICE amount of judgment $481,782.61 plus Rochester, New York 14624 the undersigned Referee will sell at provisions of fi led judgment and terms of interest and costs. Premises will be sold (877) 759-1835 public auction at the Bronx County sale. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME subject to provisions of fi led Judgment Dated: April 18, 2018- #94705 Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Index No. 381528-2008. Heddyeh P. COURT COUNTY OF BRONX HSBC Index#: 32106/2015E. Only cash or Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 18, 2018 Broumand, Esq., Referee. BANK USA, NATIONAL certified funds payable to the Referee at 2:00 p.m., all that certain plot, piece Davidson Fink LLP ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG will be accepted as deposit. Miguelina LEGAL NOTICE or parcel of land, with the buildings and Attorney(s) for Plaintiff MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST Camilo, Esq., Referee Carter Conboy improvements thereon erected, situate, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 2006-FRE1, Plaintiff AGAINST Case Blackmore Maloney & Laird, PC NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Rochester, NY 14614-1990 JOSEPHINE ALLI, et al., Defendant(s) 20 Corporate Woods Blvd. Albany, NY COURT COUNTY OF BRONX WELLS County of Bronx, City and State of New Tel. 585/760-8218 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 12211 26714 54348 FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST York, Block 5095 and Lot 62. Dated: April 9, 2018 and Sale duly dated October 15, 2014 I, CARL V. MCFARLANE, et al., Said premises may also be known the undersigned Referee will sell at LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of as 4427 De Reimer Avenue, Bronx, NY. public auction at the Bronx County Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Approximate amount of judgment is Find What You Are Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Grand NOTICE OF SALE December 16, 2014 I, the undersigned $36,956.82 plus interest and costs. Concourse, City of Bronx, NY, on June SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Referee will sell at public auction at the Premises will be sold subject to 25, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises known as Looking for BRONX Bronx County Courthouse, Room 711, provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms 2578 TENBROECK AVENUE, BRONX, PNC Bank, National Association, 851 Grand Concourse, City of Bronx, on of Sale. NY 10469. All that certain plot piece or Plaintiff June 18, 2018 at 2:00PM, premises Index # 260392/2016. parcel of land, with the buildings and Right Here in AGAINST known as 2935 WICKHAM AVENUE, Daniel A. Padernacht, Esq., Referee improvements erected, situate, lying and Thomas Virga a/k/a Thomas J. BRONX, NY 10469. All that certain plot The Law Office of Thomas P. being in the Borough and County of Virga; Maribel Virga; et al., Defendant(s) piece or parcel of land, with the Malone, PLLC, 60 East 42nd Street, Our classifi ed Bronx, City and State of New York, Pursuant to a Judgment of buildings and improvements erected, Suite 553, New York, New York 10165, BLOCK 4462, LOT 36. 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Pursuant to a 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Bronx Said premises known as 2435 provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale County, New York on the 11th Day of WESTERVELT AVENUE, BRONX, NY sale. NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME dated April 9, 2018 and entered on April June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that certain Approximate amount of lien Index No. 35819-15E. Edmond J. COURT COUNTY OF BRONX 12, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, $322,152.33 plus interest & costs. Pryor, Esq., Referee. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, sell at public auction at the Bronx lying and being in the Borough of Bronx, Premises will be sold subject to McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC Plaintiff AGAINST SAFRAZ County of Bronx, City and State of New provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Supreme Courthouse, Room 711, 851 JAMALUDIN, SHAMEEZA JAMALUDIN, York. of Sale. 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on June et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Premises known as 19-97 Arthur If the sale is set aside for any New Rochelle, New York 10801 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly Avenue, Bronx, (City of New York) New reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall (914) 636-8900 dated December 18, 2015 I, the lying and being in the Borough of The York 10457. be entitled only to a return of the deposit Bronx, County of Bronx, City and State undersigned Referee will sell at public (Block: 3068 and Lot: 38) paid. The Purchaser shall have no auction at the Bronx County LEGAL NOTICE of New York, known and designated as Approximate amount of lien further recourse against the Mortgagor, Block 4307 and Lot 1005 on the Bronx Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Grand $534,366.55 plus interest and costs. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Concourse, in the County of Bronx, Premises will be sold subject to attorney. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF County Tax Assessment Map. State of New York, on June 11, 2018 at provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Index Number 381353/2012. BRONX Said premises known as 1144 2:00PM, premises known as 2383 sale. VICTOR E. NEGRON, ESQ., LOANCARE, A DIVISION OF FNF LYDIG AVENUE, COMMERCIAL UNIT BATHGATE AVENUE, BRONX, NY Index No. 35417/2013E. Lawrence Referee SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff against NO. 5, BRONX, NY 10458. All that certain plot piece or T. Schiro, Esq., Referee. David A. Gallo & Associates LLP OMAR MOTA, OMAURIS MOTA, Approximate amount of lien parcel of land, with the buildings and CARMEN MOTA, et al Defendant(s). Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff $52,204.92 plus interest & costs. improvements erected, situate, lying and Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Pursuant to a Judgment of being in the Borough and County of Foreclosure and Sale entered on Premises will be sold subject to 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Heights, NY 11577 provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms Bronx, City and State of New York, Rochester, NY 14614-1990 File# 7254.8022 October 28, 2014. BLOCK 3055, LOT 62. Approximate Tel. 585/760-8218 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at of Sale. amount of judgment $378,474.97 plus Dated: April 11, 2018 public auction at the Bronx County Index Number 21199/2017. interest and costs. Only cash or certifi ed Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, DANIEL CASSIDY, ESQ., Referee funds payable to the referee will be LEGAL NOTICE Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, accepted as deposit. Premises will be LEGAL NOTICE of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises LLP sold subject to provisions of filed SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF described as follows: All that certain Judgment for Index# 35178/2014E. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF BRONX plot, piece or parcel of land, with the Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Christopher J. Marengo, Esq., Referee BRONX FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE buildings and improvements thereon 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BOARD OF MANAGERS OF COMPANY, Plaintiff against erected, situate, lying and being in the 10019 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 FIELDSTONE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM, NICOLE ALLEN A/K/A NICOLE L. Borough and County of Bronx, City and Williamsville, NY 14221 53518 Plaintiff -against- PUBLIC ALLEN, et al Defendant(s). State of New York. ADMINISTRATOR OF BRONX Pursuant to a Judgment of Said premises known as 889 East LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF Foreclosure and Sale entered on 169th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10459. LEGAL NOTICE THE ESTATE OF FEDERICO COLON December 16, 2016. (Block: 2973, Lot: 153). STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA A/K/A FEDERICO ERNESTO COLON, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Approximate amount of lien $ ...... IN THE COURT OF REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN JENNIFER Y. COLON, et al public auction at the Bronx County 586,889.52 plus interest and costs. COMMON PLEAS FORECLOSURE Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Premises will be sold subject to FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 2nd day provisions of fi led judgment and terms of COUNTY OF HORRY BRONX and dated May 11, 2018, I, the of July, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises sale. CASE NO. 2018-CP-26-02370 THE BANK OF NEW YORK undersigned Referee will sell at public described as follows: All that certain Index No. 380858-12. Youngik W. Paul Prince, MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW auction at the Bronx Supreme plot, piece of parcel of land together with Yoon, Esq., Referee. Plaintiff, YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Grand any improvements thereon, situated, McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 25, 2018 lying and being in the Borough of the Attorney(s) for Plaintiff vs INC., ASSET-BACKED at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and Bronx, City and State of New York. 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12, being in the Borough and County of Said premises known as 754 East New Rochelle, New York 10801 GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI Plaintiff – against – MARY DOYLE, et al Bronx, City and State of New York. The 214th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10467. (914) 636-8900 John Doe and Mary Doe, – Defendant(s). Condominium Unit known as Unit No. (Block: 4661, Lot: 156). designating any and all other persons Pursuant to a Judgment of 2G in the building known as “Fieldstone Approximate amount of lien $ known or unknown who have any right, Foreclosure and Sale entered on July Plaza Condominium”. Together with a 623,611.78 plus interest and costs. LEGAL NOTICE title, interest or lien in and upon the real 13, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee total undivided 1.3585 percent interest Premises will be sold subject to estate described herein, any known or will sell at public auction, at the Bronx in the common elements. provisions of fi led judgment and terms of SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF County Courthouse, Room 600, 6th Said premises known as 445 WEST sale. BRONX unknown minors, infants or persons Floor, 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, 240TH STREET, APT. 2G, BRONX, NY Index No. 35571-14E. Pierre MADELEINE BEHETTE, Plaintiff under a disability, persons in the armed Bronx County, New York on the 11th Approximate amount of lien Janvier, Esq., Referee. against forces, and all other persons claiming to Day of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. All that $23,047.35 plus interest & costs. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC MARIE PIAZZA, Defendant(s). be heirs or assigns of Wilbert Bryant, certain plot, piece or parcel of land, Premises will be sold subject to Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of deceased, situate, lying and being in the Borough provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 Foreclosure and Sale entered on August Defendants and County of Bronx, City and State of of Sale. New Rochelle, New York 10801 2, 2013. TO:THE DEFENDANTS JOHN DOE New York. Index Number 26843/2017E. (914) 636-8900 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at AND MARY DOE Premises known as 754 E 222nd public auction at the Bronx County DAVID P. LESCH, ESQ., Referee YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Street, Bronx, (City of New York) New Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, York 10467. LLP Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day that George E. Graham, Esquire, of (Block: 4669 and Lot: 76) Attorney(s) for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICE of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. 2015 Highway 378, P.O. Box 915 Approximate amount of lien 270 Madison Ave, 5th Floor, New Said premises known as 415 East (29528), Conway, SC 29527, telephone $536,782.57 plus interest and costs. York, NY 10016 SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF 139th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10454. 843.248.4615, has been appointed Premises will be sold subject to BRONX (Block: 2284, Lot: 114). Guardian ad Litem Nisi for any known or provisions of fi led judgment and terms of HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff Approximate amount of lien $ unknown minors, infants or persons against sale. 157,740.76 plus interest and costs. under a disability as described above, Index No. 380126-2012. Gerald P. LEGAL NOTICE MAYRA MEDINA, JENNIFER Premises will be sold subject to and he is authorized to appear and Goldsmith, Esq., Referee. MEDINA S/H/A JOHN DOE #1, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF provisions of fi led judgment and terms of Davidson Fink LLP STEPHANIE MEDINA S/H/A JOHN defend this action to quiet the title of real BRONX sale. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff DOE #2, et al Defendant(s). property on behalf of said Defendants, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff - Index No. 380721-11. Leonard Aloi, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Pursuant to a Judgment of unless said Defendants, if any, shall against- STEVEN LEVINE, et al Esq., Referee. Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Foreclosure and Sale entered on within thirty (30) days of service as Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment Law Offi ce of Jason Chang, Esq. Tel. 585/760-8218 February 8, 2018. of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Attorney(s) for Plaintiff provided herein, procure a Guardian ad Dated: May 2, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at 252 West 37th Street, Suite 600 Litem to be appointed for themselves in and dated December 15, 2017, I, the public auction at the Bronx County undersigned Referee will sell at public New York, N.Y. 10018 this action Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, (212) 929-4200 LEGAL NOTICE auction at the Bronx Supreme Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 11th day JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. . Courthouse, Room 711, 851 Grand of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 25, 2018 premises described as follows: All that LEGAL NOTICE ...... s/John C. Thomas FORECLOSURE at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with John C. Thomas SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF being in the Borough of Bronx, City and the buildings and improvements thereon SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Attorney For Plaintiff BRONX State of New York, bounded and erected, situate, lying in the Borough BRONX SC Bar # 6470 CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff – described as follows: BEGINNING at a and County of Bronx, City and State of NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, AND THE point on the westerly side of Westervelt 107 Lewis Street against – DWIGHT GREEN A/K/A New York. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS Conway, SC 29528 DWIGHT A. GREEN, et al Defendant(s). Avenue, distant 250 feet southerly from Said premises known as 802 Van COLLATERAL AGENT AND (843) 248-6277 Pursuant to a Judgment of the corner formed by the intersection of Nest Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10462. CUSTODIAN FOR THE NYCTL 1998-2 (843) 248-7446 Foreclosure and Sale entered on the said westerly side of Westervelt (Block: 4043, Lot: 2). TRUST, Plaintiff -against- JOSEPH January 29, 2016. I, the undersigned Avenue with the southerly side of Mace Approximate amount of lien $ VALLONE, AS THE EXECUTOR OF Conway, South Carolina Referee will sell at public auction, at the Avenue; being a plot 65 feet by 100 feet 660,186.93 plus interest and costs. THE ESTATE OF ANTONIO VALLONE, May 2, 2018 72 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR Co-op City pans mayor’s animal facility site choice From page 1 trial Park, adding that the site is read- service animal shelter for decades and ily accessible by subway, unlike Co-op the de Blasio administration has an- City. swered the call—bringing Animal Care He also said that highway shopping Centers to all fi ve boroughs so all New mall traffi c volume during the Thanks- Yorkers can have access to these essen- giving to Christmas holiday season tial services,” the DOH spokeswoman would make it very diffi cult for the cen- said. ter’s clients to access the facility. She added: “The site on Bartow Av- Lesile Peterson, a Riverbay Board enue makes an ideal location for build- Director, said that based on what she ing a state-of-the-art animal shelter has been hearing, members of the where Bronx residents will be able to sprawling cooperative really don’t adopt pets that are suitable for them and want the shelter sited at the proposed their families.” location. Councilman Andy King, who ad- “We really would prefer to have a dressed the crowd at the CB10 meeting, youth center, which is what we have The Community Board 10 joint Housing and Zoning and Ad Hoc Co-op committee meeting at asked the city to fi nd another use for the been asking for a long time,” said Pe- Co-op City on Thursday, May 24, drew a large crowd mostly focused on a DOH presentation property that takes into consideration terson. “We are still a ‘no pet’ develop- concerning a proposed animal shelter at Bartow Avenue. the wishes of the community. ment.” Community News Group / Patrick Rocchio King said that he doesn’t feel the city Attendee Yvette Vernon, a 42-year is listening, and said he would not be resident of Co-op City, said that she felt support a plan that his constituents are that a good location for the animal shel- for younger people in the community. why the city picked the location, but she against. ter would be a vacant MTA property “There are many youth centers in believes they are trying to change the Assemblyman Michael Benedetto that had been a golf driving range lo- the Bronx as a whole…but there aren’t image of animal shelters, casting them said that the proposed animal shelter cated where East Gun Hill Road meets many animal shelters,” said Lemon- as more welcoming places. location had been slated for different I-95. Johnson. “They want pets to be adopted (so uses, including a youth center, for many “If they put it there, it will succeed,” Dotti Poggi, a member of the Bronx they want to present) a nice friendly im- years. Vernon said of the MTA property, add- Animal Shelter Endeavor and an ani- age,” she said. “I don’t want to give up hope for a ing “The existing (traffi c) congestion mal rights advocate, said that she took Andrew Chircio, a CB 10 board mem- youth center on that piece of property,” here is terrible.” issue with one of the complaints of Co- ber present for the meeting, said that he said Benedetto, adding “There must be One of the few Co-op City residents op City residents on May 24: that the an- believes traffi c is a concern. many better alternate sites available. to express support for the shelter at the imal shelter would create more traffi c “My objection is to the traffi c and This parcel of land was already desig- CB 10 committee meeting was 19-year- in an already congested area. parking problems a facility of this size nated for a use that Co-op City urgently old Bria Lemon-Johnson who said that “An animal shelter is not something would attract in this already over- needs - a youth center.” she believes that having an animal shel- that is going to attract as much traffi c crowded area,” he stated, adding “An The assemblyman suggested placing ter in the community might be some- as anything else that would put there,” animal shelter will add to the bur- the animal shelter in the Zerega Indus- thing that could provide career paths said Poggi, adding that she is not sure den.” Bomb maker nabbed in DHS, NYPD raid From page 1 charges was ironically Tuesday, May serial numbers, and the unlawful pos- 29, 2018. session of fi rearms silencers. well. Following the major raid, he re- If convicted on just the latest Authorities have not yet deter- ported to Federal Court on Monday, counts, Laugel could do up to 35 years mined if Laugel had intended on build- June 25 facing new counts of: posses- in prison; if additonally convicted on ing any explosive devices. sion with intent to distribute narcotics, his 2016 charges, he would likely re- Also recovered from Laugel’s possession of fi rearms with defaced main in prison for life. home and garage were: fi rearms si- lencers, three handguns, two of which had defaced serial numbers, plastic molds used to make the lower RESTAURANT FIRE ON CROSBY AVENUE receiver of a handgun, fi rearms bar- rels, drill press and milling ma- chines, ammunition, and a teddy bear that contained approximately 30 grams of cocaine. A former Marine and Iraq veteran, Laugel previously lived at 3030 Middle- town Road and had owned Drop and Fold Laundromat at 3021 Middletown Road prior its closure. One neighbor described Laugel as Mughsot of Richard Laugel. Courtesy of DCPI very quiet. “Hello and goodbye that was it, we didn’t know much about him, es- Bay. pecially anything like this,” said the However the bomb didn’t go prop- neighbor. erly when the driver noticed that his This isn’t Laugel’s fi rst run-in tire pressure was low and spotted the with the law or explosive weaponry, detonator. though. Laugel was charged with attempted In 2016 the disgraced Marine alleg- murder, arson and criminal posses- edly taped a makeshift aerosol pipe sion of a weapon at the time. Firefi ghters responded to a fi re at Eastern Dynasty Chinese Restaurant on Thursday, bomb under the car of a rival drug He posted the $100,000 bail and has May 24 at 5:20 p.m. at 1634 Crosby Avenue. No injuries were reported in this fi re dealer on the northeast corner of Ma- been walking the streets since. which remains under investigation. Photo by Edwin Soto han and Roberts avenues in Pelham Laugel’s set trial date for the 2016 BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 73 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 LEGAL NOTICE June 18, 2018 LEGAL NOTICE THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying YOUNGIK YOON, ESQ., Referee NEW YORK, and being in the Borough of The Bronx, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF By the Grace of God Free and County of Bronx, City and State of New LLP Independent, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Attorney(s) for Plaintiff BRONX York, known and designated as Block TO: Edward Bartoszewski; NYC FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE 2819 and Lot 29 on the Bronx County Department of Social Services; COUNTY OF HORRY Tax Assessment Map. 10019 BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS CASE NO: 2018-CP-26-______COLLATERAL AGENT AND Attorney General of the State of New Said premises known as 178 York; and W. Paul Prince, MOUNT EDEN PARKWAY, BRONX, CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- Plaintiff, NY JOYCE S. SAYWACK, et al The unknown distributees, next of LIS PENDENS Approximate amount of lien LEGAL NOTICE Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment kin and heirs at law of JOHN (Suit to Quiet Title) $73,440.23 plus interest & costs. of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein BARTOSZEWSKI, vs. Premises will be sold subject to SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF on April 12, 2018, I, the undersigned deceased, if living, or if dead, to their John Doe and Mary Doe, provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms BRONX Referee will sell at public auction at the respective distributees, next of kin, heirs designating any and all other persons of Sale. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 600, at law, legatees, devisees, benefi ciaries, known or unknown who have any right, Index Number 22069/2017E. Plaintiff against 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on fi duciaries, assignees, creditors or other title, interest or lien in and upon the real LOUIS J. RUSSO, III, ESQ., Referee BENJAMIN ADEGBITE, June 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises successors in interest, whose names estate described herein, any known or Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, CATHERINE ADEGBITE, DLUFEMI situate, lying and being in the Borough and post offi ce addresses are unknown unknown minors, infants, or persons LLP ADEGBITE, et al Defendant(s). of The Bronx, County of Bronx, City and under a disability, persons in the armed State of New York, known and and cannot be ascertained after due Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Pursuant to a Judgment of diligence; forces, and all other persons claiming to 156 W 56 Street, New York, NY Foreclosure and Sale entered on designated as Block 4006 and Lot 6 on be heirs of Wilbert Bryant, deceased, the Bronx County Tax Assessment Map. A Petition having been duly fi led by 10019 November 3, 2016. the Public Administrator of the County of Defendants I, the undersigned Referee will sell at Said premises known as 1115 (Non-jury) public auction at the Bronx County LEBANON STREET, BRONX, NY Bronx, having offices at 851 Grand NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an LEGAL NOTICE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, Approximate amount of lien Concourse, Room 336, Bronx, New action affecting the following described Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 25th day $3,170.13 plus interest & costs. York 10451; real property is pending in this Court. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises Premises will be sold subject to YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO ALL AND SINGULAR, all that certain BRONX described as follows: All that plot, piece provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s piece, parcel or lot of land, lying being NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST AND THE or parcel of land, with the buildings and of Sale. Court of the State of New York, Bronx and situate in Little River Township, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS improvements thereon erected, situate, Index Number 27097/2015E. County, at 851 Grand Concourse, Room Horry County, South Carolina and COLLATERAL AGENT AND lying and being in the Borough and DAVID LESCH, ESQ., Referee 406, Bronx, New York 10451 on June containing one (1) acre, more or less, of CUSTODIAN, Plaintiffs -against- County of Bronx, City and State of New Phillips Lytle LLP 26, 2018 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon Tract No. 6 on that map made by C. B. COLONIAL CONSTRUCTION LLC, et al York. Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs of that day, why the Court should not Berry, for George Livingston Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment Said premises known as 4006 Bronx 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, grant the following relief: (1) that the Subdivision, dated March 22, 1978, and of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein Boulevard, Bronx, N.Y. 10466. Rochester, NY 14614 account of the Public Administrator of recorded in Plat Book 65 at Page 7, on December 2, 2014, I, the (Block: 4821, Lot: 34). the County of Bronx, a summary of Horry County, RMC Offi ce. This one (1) undersigned Referee will sell at public Approximate amount of lien $ LEGAL NOTICE which will be served therewith, as acre of land is described as follows: auction at the Bronx Supreme 635,682.23 plus interest and costs. BEGINNING at an Iron Stake in the Courthouse, Room 600, 851 Grand Administrator of the Estate of JOHN Premises will be sold subject to SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE BARTOSZEWSKI, margin of a proposed road and running Concourse, Bronx, NY on June 11, 2018 provisions of fi led judgment and terms of OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF BRONX deceased, who at the time of his S 65 deg. 28 min. W for a distance of at 2:00 p.m. premises sale. approximately 125 feet, more or less, to situate, lying and being in the DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL death was a domiciliary of 801 Tilden Index No. 381596-08. Howard TRUST COMPANY SOLELY AS iron stake corner; thence turning and Borough of Bronx, County of Bronx, City Vargas, Esq., Referee. Towers 2, 2E, Bronx, NY, be judicially running with Lot 6B N 11 deg. 55 min W. and State of New York, known and TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED settled; (2) that legal fees of $6,258.75 McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC LOAN TRUST 2006-2 MORTGAGE For a distance of approximately 225 feet designated as Block 5519 and Lot 180 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff as listed in Schedule C-1 of the account, to the land line of Lot No. 5 on the said on the Bronx County Tax Assessment PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES of which $3,129.37 will be paid upon the 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 SERIES 2006-2, map; thence turning and running along Map. completion of jurisdiction herein and the New Rochelle, New York 10801 V. Lot No. 5 for a distance of approximately Said premises known as SHORE (914) 636-8900 remaining $3,129.37 will be paid upon 125 feet, more or less, to iron stake DRIVE, BRONX, NY JOCELYN RODRIGUEZ BONILLA, ET. AL. the entry of a Decree herein, to Rodman corner in the margin of a proposed road; Approximate amount of lien & Campbell, P.C. as attorneys for the thence turning and running said road for $6,751.65 plus interest & costs. NOTICE OF SALE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Public Administrator be allowed; (3) that a distance of 178.2 feet to the point of Premises will be sold subject to the Administrator be allowed its beginning. This lot contains one (1) pursuant to a Final Judgment of provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms statutory charges calculated pursuant to acre of land and in which I number Lot of Sale. SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF Foreclosure dated April 02, 2018, and SCPA 1106(3); (4) that the commissions 6C. Index Number 305857/2012. BRONX entered in the Offi ce of the Clerk of the This being the identical property PHILIP W. COLEMAN, SR., ESQ., WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND County of Bronx, wherein DEUTSCHE calculated pursuant to SCPA 2307 and conveyed to W. Paul Prince by Deed of Referee SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY 1106 (1) & (2), in the approximate Crystal Montgomery, Horry County Phillips Lytle LLP INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR amount of $5,172.50, be allowed; (5) Delinquent Tax Manager, dated January Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR- SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 2006-2 that the claim of NYC Department of 22, 2013, and recorded February 11, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1400, H FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH Social Services in the approximate 2013, in Deed Book 3637 at Page 1135, Rochester, NY 14614 AZIZUL HAQUE MOLLIC A/K/A CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-2 is the amount of $46,427.87 be allowed; (6) Horry County Register of Deeds. AZIZUL HOGUE MOLLK, et al Plaintiff and JOCELYN RODRIGUEZ that, in the absence of anyone TMS NO. 129-00-02-099 Defendant(s). BONILLA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). appearing and filing objections hereto, Pursuant to a Judgment of I, the undersigned Referee will sell at .JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. LEGAL NOTICE the entire net estate be paid to Edward Foreclosure and Sale entered on March public auction at the BRONX COUNTY ...... s/John C. Thomas Bartoszewski as the decedent’s sole John C. Thomas 23, 2016. COURTHOUSE, ROOM 600, 851 SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF I, the undersigned Referee will sell at GRAND CONCOURSE, BRONX, NY distributee; (7) that, in the event Attorney for Plaintiff BRONX objections are filed herein, the Court Attorney ID 6470 public auction at the Bronx County 10451, on June 25, 2018 at 2:00PM, NYCTL 2015-A TRUST, and THE Courthouse, 851 Grand Concourse, premises known as 895 EAST 169TH hold a hearing to establish the identity of 107 Lewis Street BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as the decedent’s distributees and grant Conway, SC 29526 Room 600, Bronx, N.Y. on the 18th day STREET, BRONX, NY 10460: Block Collateral Agent and Custodian for the pursuant to SCPA 2225 if appropriate; (843) 248-6277 of June, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises 2973, Lot 150: NYCTL 2015-A Trust, Plaintiff -against- described as follows: All that certain ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE (8) that such other and further relief as (843) 248-7446 THE ESTATE OF FRANCES Conway, South Carolina . plot, piece or parcel of land, with OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE the Court may deem just and proper be MCQUIRE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant buildings an improvements thereon BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS granted. to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale erected, situate, lying and being in the THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, April 16, 2018 dated August 4, 2017 and entered on HON. NELIDA MALAVE- Borough and County of Bronx, City and LYING AND BEING IN THE BOROUGH GONZALEZ August 14, 2017, I, the undersigned State of New York. AND COUNTY OF THE BRONX, NEW Referee will sell at public auction at the Surrogate Said premises known as 1314 YORK Michael Hausler LEGAL NOTICE Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 711, Balcom Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Premises will be sold subject to 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Chief Clerk (Block: 5348, Lot: 7). provisions of filed Judgment Index # Dated, Attested and Sealed, SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF June 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. premises Approximate amount of lien $ 0032204/2015E. MIGUELINA M. May 11, 2018 BRONX situate, lying and being in the Borough 794,372.63 plus interest and costs. CAMILO, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, NYCTL 1998-2 TRUST, and THE and County of Bronx, City and State of Premises will be sold subject to LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite (Seal) BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON as New York, known and designated as provisions of fi led judgment and terms of 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney for Petitioner(s): RODMAN Collateral Agent and Custodian for the Block 3079 Lot 15 on the Tax Map of sale. Attorneys for Plaintiff. AND CAMPBELL, P.C. Tel. No. NYCTL 1998-2 Trust, Plaintiff -against- the City of New York. Index No. 380775-07. Gerald (718) 882-2681 MOUNT EDEN RESCUE MISSION Said premises known as 1981 Scheiowitz, Esq., Referee. Address of Attorney: 1428 East Gun INC., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a CROTONA AVE, BRONX, NY Stern & Eisenberg, PC LEGAL NOTICE Hill Road, Bronx, New York 10469 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Approximate amount of lien Attorney(s) for Plaintiff This Citation is served upon you as $2,661.94 plus interest & costs. dated March 29, 2018 and entered on Woodbridge Corporate Plaza ACCOUNTING CITATION File No. required by law. You are not required to April 3, 2018, I, the undersigned Premises will be sold subject to 485 B Route 1 South - Suite 330 appear. If you fail to appear it will be provisions of fi led Judgment and Terms 2014-2498/B Referee will sell at public auction at the Iselin, NJ 08830 SURROGATE’S COURT - BRONX assumed you do not object to the relief Bronx Supreme Courthouse, Room 711, of Sale. (732) 582-6344 Index Number 21708/2016. COUNTY requested. You have a right to have an 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on C I T A T I O N attorney-at- law appear for you. 74 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR BY AL D’ANGELO opponent on policy, then at- students. Disrespectful and and honor the fl ag they’re The Morris Park Commu- tack his/her character. This disruptive children must be willing to die for and these nity Association would like to is the Bronx, maybe I see removed from the class or multimillionaires dishonor commend the NYPD on their things differently but if my they will affect the other stu- them by dishonoring the fl ag community policing program. daughter came home and told dents learning and behavior, they represent. We have ev- How many times have you me someone had done some- who are there to learn. ery right to protest wrongs in called 911 and waited hours, thing to her that was inappro- One disruptive child can our society taking a knee dur- sometimes even days, for a priate there would no place ruin a day’s lesson and if it is ing the National Anthem isn’t response because the quality that person could hide. our jails and a disproportion- not dealt with it will only get one of them. of life issues you called about Aside from sexual assault, ate number of minorities are worse. Politicians talk about was not a priority? That is a which brings with it an array arrested, so I don’t know about you but equality and unity but they thing of the past; you now of emotional and psychologi- let’s not arrest we’ll just I will never watch a New York constantly divide us by race. have a direct line to your cal issues, some of the allega- give a fi ne. The fact that we Jet’s game again. The Jet’s When was the last time you two sector offi cers. This will tions are ridiculous. He tried are a city of minorities doesn’t owner said he would pay any fi lled out a form and weren’t greatly reduce response time to kiss me three years ago; He come into play I guess. How fi nes his players incur for tak- asked your race? and give us someone you can put his hand on my leg four does that help the ‘minority’ ing a knee during the playing Affi rmative action and talk to about quality of life years ago. A scream, a slap in community? of the National Anthem. On quota systems prove there is concerns. The offi cers attend the face, an appropriate knee Schools are failing, so we Memorial Day we honored no equality and further di- all community meetings to placement - problem solved put more money into them, those who gave their lives for vides. Political parties play familiarize themselves with Bronx style and it wouldn’t but the problem hasn’t gotten the fl ag these players are dis- the race card constantly to the neighborhood and the take three better? So we add innovative respecting. The media and try to convince minorities residence. Stop by one of the years. programs but the problems some political activists have to vote for them because the many community meetings Political pandering is an- still exists. We have been try- made this a racial issue about other party will do nothing and meet your sector offi cers, other detrimental devise ing to be so politically correct how black Americans are for them, which also is divi- get their phone numbers and used in this city. If you can’t that we are losing a genera- treated in this country. Last sive. How’s that worked out get acquainted. lick them join them seems to tion of our children. I looked bullets are not se- so far, has anything changed? I don’t know about you but be the new NYC policy. People Children need discipline in lective; they killed black and As long as the vote I’m more than a little tired are shooting up drugs so let’s the home and in schools. We white alike. is guaranteed why should of the sleazy depths political give them a safe supervised have taken power away from The military has a large anything change? Maybe parties have fallen into. It place to do this illegal activ- teachers and administrators number of minorities who that’s where we should ‘take a seems if you can’t attack an ity. Pot arrests are crowding and handed it to parents and wear their uniforms proudly knee’ at the voting booth. How come you never heard of this guy? BY LENORE SKENAZY can Eden: David Hosack, Bot- He called it the Elgin Botanic included our fi rst museum Not too long ago, a guard any, And Medicine in the Gar- Garden, after the Scottish of natural history, our fi rst scolded Victoria Johnson den of the Early Republic.” It town his father came from. art museum, our fi rst pub- for poking in the planters opens with a scene of despair: For our young country to lic schools — even one for in front of Rockefeller Cen- “September 1797. The boy succeed, Husock understood, the deaf. He was a founder ter. But the historian wasn’t would be dead before dawn.” our people had to be healthy. of Bellevue Hospital and a doing anything wrong. She We’re in the death chamber And yet, all around him they pharmacy for the poor. He had simply come to pay her of a good-looking 15-year-old were dying of smallpox, ty- served as a president of the respects to the man whose New York kid dying of fever. phus, and yellow fever. New York Historical Soci- name is on a plaque there But instead of treating him “If the United States didn’t ety. He started a hospital — the man perhaps most re- with cold cloths, as most doc- begin to grow and test plants of obstetrics. When Alexis sponsible for making New tors did back then, Husock, RHYMES from around the world, Amer- de Tocqueville came call- York City the world capital age 28 and newly returned ican medicine was doomed ing, Husock shared his it is today. from a European education in WITH CRAZY to chronic chaos,” Johnson research on the nation’s David Hosack. the power of plants, did the op- writes. And so Husock’s gar- prison system. Um … who? posite. He placed the boy in a Lenore Skenazy den was less a park than the And in between he held David Hosack, the bot- steaming hot bath and mixed equivalent of today’s National a lot of parties. anist-doctor-friend of the in a powder made from Peru- ing a giant garden fi lled with Institutes of Health, the Food In his day, the man was famous, friend of the poor, vian tree bark. Years later specimens from the four cor- and Drug Administration, the a stone-cold celebrity. Why born just before the Amer- this bark would be discovered ners of the earth: banana and Centers for Disease Control is he nearly forgotten? ican Revolution, whose to contain quinine, the cure tamarind and ginko trees, and cutting edge gene-editing “I think we really like love of plants and people for malaria. fl owers from Tahiti, grains labs, combined. Even Thomas our heroes to stand alone made him one of the most Into the bath Husock also from near and far, and plants Jefferson sent him seeds. — to discover the cure for trusted, beloved dynamos poured several bottles of alco- whose medicinal qualities Here, an entire generation cancer, or invent the steam of his day. hol to “stimulate the circula- were already known, includ- of scientists learned how to locomotive,” says Johnson. How trusted? At a duel, tion.” And, seemingly for good ing chamomile, ginseng, and study plants and conduct ex- “Husock was something each man is allowed to measure, he added smelling poppies. periments, thanks to Husock. else, an institution builder, chose a doctor to accom- salts. All through the night, Of course he’d need a green- One of the med students he building the civic institu- pany him. At the most fa- he steeped the boy in bath af- house, and gardeners, and ex- mentored was the grandfather tions that make a city and mous duel in American ter botanical bath. plorers to collect plants. And of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. a nation great.” history — Alexander Ham- It worked. money! But it wasn’t enough to sim- Clearly the man de- ilton vs. Aaron Burr, 1804 The boy was Philip Ham- His plans were mocked by ply further science. Husock serves more than a hard- — both men chose Hosack. ilton, Alexander’s son. That’s many, but eventually Husock had a vision for the future like to-get-to plaque. But at least Though most of us have when Alexander became a made his dream come true. almost no other. And so he he’s got one in the heart of a never heard of the guy, lifelong friend and fan of Hu- His garden stretched from the founded or helped found many city he made great, atop the Johnson is giving him his sock. It’s also when Husock equivalent of 47th to 51 Street, of the institutions that would garden he made grow. due. The Hunter College decided it was time to start from Fifth Avenue to Sixth — make New York America’s Lenore Skenazy pres- Professor of Urban Policy trying to discover more cures the footprint of today’s Rocke- premier city (a distinction, be- ident of Let Grow, and and Planning spent eight from more plants. feller Center, though back then lieve it or not, that Philadel- founder of Free-Range Kids. years researching, “Ameri- And so he proposed creat- it was basically wilderness. phia held at that time)! These BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 75 To Place Your Ad LEGAL NOTICES Call 718-260-4595 you by default for the relief demanded in place of trial because the real property summons and protect your property. LEGAL NOTICE A/K/A ALFRED BARNUDAN A/K/A this Complaint. affected by this action is located in said Sending a payment to the mortgage AFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFBED NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION county. company will not stop the foreclosure STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BARNARD, DECEASED; IVY CARSON, AND RELIEF SOUGHT THIS SPACE IS INTENTIONALLY action. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE OF THE THE OBJECT of the above caption LEFT BLANK YOU MUST RESPOND BY FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ESTATE OF ALFRED BARNARD A/K/A action is to foreclose a Mortgage to NOTICE SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER COUNTY OF HORRY ALFRED BERNARD A/K/A AL secure the sum of $435,578.50 and YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE ...CASE NO: 2018-CP-26 BARNARD A/K/A ALEFRED BARNARD interest, recorded on May 2, 2005, at YOUR HOME PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) W. Paul Prince, ...... ) A/K/A ALFRED BARNUDAN A/K/A Instrument number 2005000253046, of If you do not respond to this AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE Plaintiff, AFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFBED the Public Records of BRONX County, summons and complaint by serving a COURT. SUMMONS BARNARD, DECEASED; ROBYN New York, covering premises known as copy of the answer on the attorney for Dated: May 15, 2018 (Suit to Quiet Title) MOFFA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE 2964 RADCLIFF AVENUE BRONX, NY the mortgage company who filed this RAS BORISKIN, LLC vs. OF THE ESTATE OF ALFRED 10469. foreclosure proceeding against you and Attorney for Plaintiff John Doe and Mary Doe, BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED BERNARD The relief sought in the within action fi ling the answer with the court, a default BY: IRINA DULARIDZE, ESQ. designating any all other persons A/K/A AL BARNARD A/K/A ALEFRED is a fi nal judgment directing the sale of judgment may be entered and you can 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite known or unknown who have any right, BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED BARNUDAN the premises described above to satisfy lose your home. 106 title, interest or lien in and upon the real A/K/A AFRED BARNARD A/K/A the debt secured by the Mortgage Speak to an attorney or go to the Westbury, NY 11590 estate described herein, any known or ALFBED BARNARD, DECEASED; described above. court where your case is pending for 516-280-7675 unknown minors, infants, or persons LAWRENCE BARNARD, AS HEIR AND BRONX County is designated as the further information on how to answer the under a disability, persons in the armed DISTRIBUTE OF THE ESTATE OF forces, and all other persons claiming to ALFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED be heirs or assigns of Wilbert Bryant, BERNARD A/K/A AL BARNARD A/K/A deceased, Defendants. ALEFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED (Non-jury) BARNUDAN A/K/A AFRED BARNARD TO:THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE A/K/A ALFBED BARNARD, NAMED DECEASED; any and all persons YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who and required to answer the Complaint in may claim to have an interest in, or this action, a copy of which is herewith general or specific lien upon the real served upon you, and to serve a copy of property described in this action; such your answer to said Complaint upon the unknown persons being herein undersigned at his offi ce at 107 Lewis generally described and intended to be Street, Conway, South Carolina 29526, included in the following designation, within thirty (30) days after the service namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the descendants, executors, administrators, Complaint within the time aforesaid, the devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, Plaintiff in this action will apply to the committees, lienors, and assignees of Court for judgment by default to be such deceased, any and all persons rendered against you for the relief deriving interest in or lien upon, or title demanded in the Complaint. . to said real property by, through or JOHN C. THOMAS, P.A. under them, or either of them, and their ...... s/John C. Thomas respective wives, widows, husbands, John C. Thomas widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, Attorney for Plaintiff descendants, executors, administrators, Attorney ID 6470 devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, 107 Lewis Street committees, lienors and assigns, all of Conway, SC 29526 whom and whose names, except as (843) 248-6277 stated, are unknown to plaintiff; Conway, South Carolina . SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF (843) 248-7446 April 16, 2018 NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; NEW YORK LEGAL NOTICE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE-TAX COMPLIANCE Sealed bids are requested for Bronx DIVISION-C.0.-ATC, INTERNAL Charter School for Excellence: FOOD REVENUE SERVICE-UNITED STATES SERVICE PROGRAM, 1960 Benedict OF AMERICA, CRIMINAL COURT OF Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 for 2018 – THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CITY OF 2019 school year. Documents can be NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF obtained by emailing TRANSPORTATION PARKING [email protected]. A pre-bid Need a Tutor? VIOLATIONS BUREAU, CITY OF NEW conference is scheduled for 2:00 PM, YORK TRANSIT ADJUDICATION Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Sealed bids BUREAU, AND must be received through email by 2:00 ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through ‘’JOHN PM Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Bids will DOE #25,’’ the said names being Check out our be opened at that time. fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the LEGAL NOTICE tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE an interest in or lien upon the premises, OF NEW YORK described in the complaint, Education Services and COUNTY OF BRONX Defendant(s)...... Educational Services/Tutors ______SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS INDEX NO. 380582/2012 Mortgaged Premises: CIT Bank, N.A. f/k/a OneWest Bank 2964 RADCLIFF AVENUE BRONX, Tutors for more options NA f/k/a NY 10469 OneWest Bank, FSB, Block: 4553 Lot: 128 Plaintiff To the above named Defendants Vs. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to BRONX COUNTY PUBLIC answer the complaint in this action, and ADMINISTRATOR, AS to serve a copy of your answer, or if the ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE Complaint is not served with this OF ALFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED Summons, to serve a Notice of BERNARD A/K/A AL BARNARD A/K/A Appearance on the Plaintiffs attorneys ALEFRED BARNARD A/K/A ALFRED within twenty (20) days after the service More Classifi eds online at BARNUDAN A/K/A AFRED BARNARD of the Summons exclusive of the day of A/K/A ALFBED BARNARD, service or within thirty (30) days after DECEASED; HOLLY BARNARD, AS completion of service where service is www.bxtimes.com HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE OF THE made in any other manner than by ESTATE OF ALFRED BARNARD A/K/A personal delivery within the State. In ALFRED BERNARD A/K/A AL case of your failure to appear, or BARNARD A/K/A ALEFRED BARNARD answer, judgment will be taken against 76 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR ADVERTORIAL TOP DRIVER DISTRACTIONS Using mobile phones phone conversations. The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken Phones now do more than Reading just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities the California Department Daydreaming of Motor Vehicles, studies fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or performance is lowered Eating and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 77 Yankees to hold 72nd ST. CATHARINE ACADEMY Annual Old- Timers’ Day HONORS STUDENT ATHLETES on June 17 Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi, Nick Swisher, Dion James and man- ager Aaron Boone to make Old-Timers’ Day debuts The New York Yankees to- day announced the roster of former Yankees who will be on hand at the 72nd annual Old-Timers’ Day presented by Old Navy on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, at Yankee Stadium — the 10th Old-Tim- ers’ Day at the current Yan- kee Stadium. Andy Pettitte, who was a member of fi ve Yankees World Series championship teams (1996, ’98-2000, 2009) and ranks third in franchise history with 219 wins over 15 years in pinstripes (1995- 2003, ‘07-10, ’12-13), will make his Old-Timers’ Day debut. He will be joined by fi rst- timers Jason Giambi — a three-time All-Star with the Back Row (l to r): Kristina Dega, Daisylis Sanchez, Victoria Valeriano, Amber Rivera, Keyana Brown, Ashley DeLeon, Kismet Crossdale, Adrianna Ro- Yankees (2002-04), who tal- driguez, Jolene Vasquez, Sophia Ruiz, Nneka Orakwue, Sarabeth Vasquez, Leeana Mullamphy. Front Row (l to r) Marie Mernacaj, Imani Cephus, Alyssa lied 209 home runs and a Gaetano, Emra Redzematovic, Destiny Sanchez. .404 OBP over seven seasons (2002-08) with the club — and 2009 World Series champion On Thursday, May17, Moreno, Dance. Pizarro, JV Softball; Alyssa 1,000 points scored by a Nick Swisher, who spent four 2018, St. Catharine Academy The Most Improved Alfaro, Varsity Softball; Sha- Varsity Basketball Player: seasons in the Bronx (2009- honored its student athletes Player Trophies were pre- far James-Wilson, Dance. Ailish Gooney. 12), averaging 26 homers and at the 33rd Annual Athlet- sented to: Priscilla Assi- Outstanding Senior Ath- News 12 Bronx Scholar 87 runs batted in per season. ics Awards Dinner held on fuah, JV Volleyball; Silvana lete Awards were presented Athlete Awards: Narda Uljic, Outfi elder Dion James will City Island at Scavello’s on Martinaj, Varsity Volley- to one senior in each sport. Varsity Volleyball; Victoria also make his fi rst appear- the Island. Administrators, ball; Alexia Smith, JV Cheer; The Senior Athlete Awards Valeriano, Varsity Volley- ance at the annual event, faculty, coaches, family and Kiya Gooden, Varsity Cheer; were presented to: Narda ball and Varsity Basketball; having batted .302 with 12 friends gathered to acknowl- Arly Ramirez JV Basketball; Uljic, Varsity Volleyball; Ailish Gooney, Varsity Bas- homers and 79 runs batted in edge the accomplishments of Cheyenne Gonzalez, Varsity Charleze Perez, Varsity ketball, and Charleze Perez, over parts of four seasons as these fi ne athletes. Basketball; Maiya Ortiz, JV Cheer; Victoria Valeriano, Varsity Cheer. a Yankee (1992-93, ’95-’96). The Coaches Award was Softball; Danielle Peters, Varsity Basketball; Destiny Varsity Softball: Bronx Additionally, Yankees presented to: Emra Redzeme- Varsity Softball; Alexandra Sanchez, Varsity Softball; Westchester Division A Unde- Manager Aaron Boone will tovic, JV Volleyball; Marie Zallo, Dance. Keyana Brown, Dance. feated Regular Season Cham- make his debut as an Old- Mernacaj and Victoria Vale- The Most Valuable Player Gold Scholar Athletes: pions, Bronx Westchester Di- Timers’ Day participant. De- riano, Varsity Volleyball; Ja- Trophies were presented to: Maintain a 92% GPA with vision A Playoff Champion spite a brief tenure of just 54 hika Brown, JV Cheer; Lilly Amber Rivera, JV Volleyball; no grade lower than 70. (See and Archdiocese of New York regular season games with O’Farrill, Varsity Cheer; Bri- Teresa Rios, Varsity Volley- Pic) Division A Champion. the club in 2003, he left his elle Tejada, JV Basketball; ball; Francesca Gonzalez, JV Catholic High School Ath- The entire St. Catharine mark with one of the most Donjeta Prevlukaj, Varsity Cheer; Cassidy Gini, Varsity letic Association (CHSAA) Academy community con- famous home runs in base- Basketball; Shania Burress, Cheer; Mia Rosado, JV Bas- Varsity Volleyball League gratulates our athletes and ball history, launching a JV Softball; Alyssa Gaetano, ketball; Ailish Gooney, Var- Most Valuable Player: Narda coaches on their dedication Continued on page 83 Varsity Softball; Kayleen sity Basketball; Kassandra Uljic. and achievement. 82 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR St. Raymond High School for Boys Celebrates Student Athletes at “Block R” Dinner Andrew Echevestre ‘18 recipient of The Brother Frank Byrne Omorede Rainey ’18 recipient of The School Spirit Award Alex Yumiseba ’18 recipient of The Ronald Patnosh Student-Athlete LaSallian with Athletic Director Benjamin Aguirre ’97. with Varsity Basketball coach Jorge Lopez. of the Year Award with Athletic Director Benjamin Aguirre ’97. BY BENJAMIN AGUIRRE lence of our students who members on their re- course of the evening, senior, Omorede Rainey, in GPA for the class of On Thursday, May have participated on this spective teams, give a three special awards for his unwavering com- 2018, and class valedic- 10th,the St. Raymond year’s athletic teams. It general overview of how were presented to mem- mitment to our basket- torian. High School for Boys’ was also an opportunity their seasons went, and bers of our student body. ball program as a stu- On behalf of the ath- student-athletes, their to witness the spirit of even be able to honor sev- The Brother Frank dent-manager, and truly letic director, Benjamin families, coaching staff, our student life and the eral of the athletes from Byrne LaSallian Award embodying the idea of Aguirre ’97, and the faculty, and adminis- traditions of excellence their teams with special was presented to senior, what it means to be a entire athletic depart- tration gathered to cel- here at St. Raymond High awards, such as MVP, Andrew Echevestre, for “Raven.” ment, we would like to ebrate and acknowledge School. All in attendance Most Improved, Most his commitment to nu- And fi nally, the Ron- thank all; student-ath- the outstanding achieve- were also treated to a de- Dedicated, and for Out- merous community ser- ald Patnosh Student- letes, their families, the ments of the 2017-2018 licious meal prepared by standing Leadership. vice activities over the Athlete of the Year coaches, and the faculty, athletic school year. The Posto 22 and the Mancini All athletes received course of his four years, Award, was presented staff, and administra- evening took a moment staff. their certifi cates of par- while also being a mem- to Alex Yumiseba, who tion, for their ongoing to recognize the achieve- Throughout the eve- ticipation, with varsity ber of the varsity lacrosse was a four year mem- support and commit- ments, talents, and com- ning, coaches were able athletes receiving their team. The School Spirit ber of the varsity soc- ment of St. Raymond mitment towards excel- to recognize all of the varsity letters. Over the Award, was presented to cer team, fi rst overall athletics. Yankees To Hold 72nd Annual Old-Timers’ Day June 17 from Page 82 ter will also feature Hall of ers and former Yankees on son, widow of Thurman All of the pregame celebra- fi rst-pitch leadoff home run Famers Whitey Ford and the fi eld will be the widows Munson; and Kay Murcer, tions will be aired exclu- in the bottom of the 11th in- Reggie Jackson, along with of fi ve legendary Yankees— widow of Bobby Murcer. sively on the YES Network. ning of Game 7 of the 2003 former Yankees and current Arlene Howard, widow of El- Fans are asked to be in The Yankees will then host ALCS vs. Boston to propel YES Network broadcasters ston Howard; Helen Hunter, their seats by 11:30 a.m. the Tampa Bay Rays at 2:05 the Yankees into the World David Cone, John Flaherty widow of Jim “Catfi sh” for Old-Timers’ introduc- p.m., also airing on YES. Series. and Paul O’Neill. Hunter; Jill Martin, widow tions with the traditional All gates will open to ticket- The Old-Timers’ Day ros- Joining the Hall of Fam- of Billy Martin; Diana Mun- Old-Timers’ game to follow. holding fans at 10:00 a.m. Old-Timers Scheduled to Attend (*fi rst-time Old-Timer) Jesse Barfi eld, Ron Blomberg, Brian Boehringer, *Aaron Boone, Jim Bouton, Scott Bradley, Dr. Bobby Brown, Homer Bush, David Cone, Johnny Damon, Ron Davis, Bucky Dent, Al Downing, Brian Doyle, Mariano Duncan, John Flaherty, Whitey Ford, *Jason Giambi, Ron Guidry, Charlie Hayes, Arlene Howard (widow) Helen Hunter (widow), Reggie Jackson, *Dion James, Jay Johnstone, Scott Kamieniecki, Don Larsen, Graeme Lloyd, Hector Lopez, Jill Martin (widow), Lee Mazzilli, Ramiro Mendoza, Gene Monahan (trainer), Diana Munson (widow), Kay Murcer (widow), Jeff Nelson, Paul O’Neill, *Andy Pettitte, Lou Piniella, Willie Randolph Bobby Richardson, Mickey Rivers, *Nick Swisher, Frank Tepedino, Marcus Thames, Roy White BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 83 KŶůLJŝŶdŚĞƌŽŶdž Ϯ͘ϭϳйWzΎ Ϯ͘ϳϵйWzΎ ϭzĞĂƌ ϱzĞĂƌ dŚŝƐŝƐĂƉƌŽŵŽƟŽŶĂůWzĂŶĚŝƐŽŶůLJĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞĨŽƌĂůŝŵŝƚĞĚƟŵĞ͘/ŶŽƌĚĞƌƚŽ ƋƵĂůŝĨLJ͕ƚŚĞĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞŽĨĞƉŽƐŝƚ;ͿŵƵƐƚďĞŽƉĞŶĞĚŝŶƉĞƌƐŽŶǁŝƚŚ ĨƵŶĚƐŶŽƚĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJŽŶĚĞƉŽƐŝƚǁŝƚŚƌŽƐƐŽƵŶƚLJ^ĂǀŝŶŐƐĂŶŬĂƚƚŚĞ DŽƌƌŝƐWĂƌŬǀĞŶƵĞďƌĂŶĐŚ͘ ϳϵϭDŽƌƌŝƐWĂƌŬǀĞŶƵĞ ƌŽŶdž͕EzϭϬϰϲϮ ;ϳϭϴͿϴϮϴͲϱϲϬϬ ǁǁǁ͘ĐƌŽƐƐĐŽƵŶƚLJ͘ĐŽŵ 7KH$3<LVWKH$QQXDO3HUFHQWDJH 84 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, JUNE 1-7, 2018 BTR