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Major sponsors of the the of sponsors Major Calvary Hospital, a of- also hospital The He said his office con- office his said He Businesses are often “It appears to me that Mer- Neck Throggs impos- it make “They tion that have made great great made have that tion strides in end-of-life care. award are the American Hospital Association, the Associa- Health Catholic tion, and the National Hos- pice and Palliative Care National & Organization Hospice Foundation. lo- with facility 225-bed cations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, is the nation’s acute fully-accredited only care specialty hospital providing palliative care to adult advanced cancer patients. essary to complete inves- Charter grantswhich the complete to Public Advocate “timely access to those records nec- essary and inquiries, tigations, reviews.” tacted six city agencies May 8, and requested full-dis- closure and breakdown of fines issued, based on type of business, category of vio- lation and community. dollars of hundreds fined mu- as minor as things for heardsic in the doorway a store,outside said Medina of director executive Sadiq, small Southern Boulevard Busi- to ness District. Improvement look they every time the city is a at deficit, that fines business to close the gap,” “The Sadiq. said come from agencies like Consumer of Department the Affairs and Sanitation are outrageous. I am glad the Public Advocate is looking fines the of fairness the at and seeing if they are du- plicitous or mean spirted.” chants Association presi- Steve Kaufmandent Texas cre- city the that charged like ates a hostile environment places smallfor businesses, in stark contrast to business friendly Florida. and

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Circle of Life Award Pro- Award Life of Circle der section 24 of the City the by 17 July Tuesday, on six organizations honored this economy.” this economy.” chester Road, was one of their ability to survive in to our small businesses and later’ enforcement is doing conditions. ‘fine-first, ask questions questions ask ‘fine-first, life-limiting with or life answers this what about of patients near the end of said need de Blasio. “We improvingner for the care come de facto city policy,” policy,” city facto de come a Circle of Life win- Award creasing for so long it’s be- it’s long so for creasing stitution has been named has been in office. ness-friendly” Bloomberg stages of their lives. while supposedly “busi- all at comfort with patients over $850 million last year year last million $850 over provide they sure makes small business fines to doubled its revenue from its revenue doubled ment.” in “fine-based enforce- “fine-based in from a variety of agencies ing” small business fines Blasio called increas- “ever to release data on what de de what on data release to 26, charges the city refuses plaints city fines. over borough had plenty of com- of plenty had borough chants groups across trhe trhe across groups chants merchants were fined. act numbers the - and why to court to get it to show ex- show to courtto it get to Bloomberg Administration Administration Bloomberg de Blasio is taking the the taking is Blasio de some relief. some Advocate will bring them them bring will Advocate lawsuit by the city’s Public the by lawsuit city’s ing city fines are hoping a chants drowning in mount- in drowning chants www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES Aug. 2-8, 2012 4 for the residents of the large large ofthe residents for the routes these restore MTA to planned March 2013. A-Ride before a hike fare for Access- improvements and QBx1 ofthe restoration the list.” ontopof communities the oneof be should City Co-op torations come to Bronx, the res- the “When MTA Cuts. Against Coalition City op Co- ofthe co-chair Ulanga, tion 5 resident Sebastian Sec- years,”said two past aday, for dollars the $15 cases some in but and $10, to to pay go to work, not $5 community ofour members subway.nearest the reach to pay fares to two Sections 1 to forcing 4, them in service eliminated and created longer wait times, 2010 in that Bx28 and Bx26 onthe cuts service storing day, July 5. complex onWednes- housing sprawling 60,000-resident at onagreenway the rally were represented all at a groups local and unions zone.fare atwo- into there way riders entirely, sub- many forcing chopped oneline and lines, bus local ontwo cut back week. last rallied hike, fare other an- yet facing riders city among straphangers, gry City, where an- Co-op from SERVICE! BUS built or fixed throughout throughout or fixed built apartments. housing affordable eled boroughs in new other surpassed orborough remod- figures. latest the to year, according ier this alot eas- was Bronx the in boom continues. Co-op City rally to restore Bx 26, Bx 28 service Finding anapartment got easier according to latest figures BY PATRICK ROCCHIO “It is past time for the for the time past “It is for acall also was There “It is very unjust for forSpeakers called re- groups, rider Electeds, They’ve seen service That’s the rallying cry BACK OUR BRING Of the 16,502 units show the New numbers Finding an apartment building Bronx The BY DAVID CRUZ Co-op City. for way service improve to a finding to open seemed chairman Josephconversations with MTA Lohta, he today. trickle” “a just to ago years 23 budget state’s ofthe 18% from ing severelypart, fund- cutting large in state the he blamed crowd told the Benedetto lion. Rebel- Rider for the manger Brodie Enoch, campaign said happened, never have should cuts the feel dents resi- but many Bx30, on the cut was that service some 2010. in occurred first Bx28 and Bx26 the to cuts the since collected 5,000 signatures ofwinter.” cold the as and rain of summerweather, as well meaning the heat bad in especially time, ing wait- transfer and rides bus extra than better deserve “They astatement. in said part of Co-op City,” Engel ongoing project. project. ongoing pub- in for the funds private and lic billion $1.9 spending city saw the 30 June ending by 2014. boroughs five the affordable housing across fixing at or aimed creating 165,000 units of initiative an Plan, Marketplace Housing NewMayor Bloomberg’s in the Bronx. were city, ofthose the 5,878 promised superb development of Co-op City was transportation Michael Benedetto “The entire develop- Benedetto said that in Assemblyman Michael restore MTA did The has community The The 2012 Fiscal Year of part are units The alternatives. T Assemblyman he entire with the Housing Devel- economies.” local power put to into spending families gives fordability noting borough, for the brainer that “Long-term no- economic an and tious ambi- both as project the af- said. officials city jobs, housing and struction con- offull-time thousands cal transit riders. riders. transit cal lo- about hundred and Loop, Cuts, Retirees of Drieser MTA Against Coalition City port Workers Union, Co-op Trans- the Rebellion, Rider Alternatives’ portation representatives from Trans- Savior, ofthe Church of the rally were Rev. Robert Smith Mall. Gateway tothe 161st Street East from south Bx13 the of extension and Norwood, Bx34 bus in onthe service of weekend Woodlawn restoration the nounced and es. in the number of Bx28 bus- nochange and on weekends, cut aslight with afternoons, peak hours mornings and increased on the Bx26 in the lines. Bx28 and Bx26 on the cuts in the number of buses -planned have suggested members Worker Union sit Tran- some -as denied Ortiz the way. on cuts further -with cuts hit by MTA hardest be the those most in need seem to communities of color and sell-Thompson said that Has- Ruth Senator looms, of New York. the municipality of the city MTA and the in op had City trust that the people of Co- ofthe were abetrayal ago that were announced years Benedetto. “And the cuts said alternatives,” portation trans- superb have would they that up went opment promised when this devel- ment of Co-op City was City officials along sees Mayor Bloomberg It’s created also tens of Also among those at the at the those among Also an- MTA recently The He said service will be Kevin spokesman MTA As a fare increase rose’s Verde Via apart- ofMel- opening saw the ough’s portfolio. housing in pumping up the bor- Jr.,Diaz amajor proponent Ruben President Borough ue to push line.” finish the way “to forward,” onits now 85% is program Development, report the said and Preservation Housing and opment Corporation, restore cuts made on the Bx26 and Bx28 bus lines, and make other service improvements. service make other and lines, bus Bx28 and Bx26 the on made cuts restore MTA the on to calling was group The 25. August Wednesday, 1on section near City inCo-op greenway Residents, transit advocates, and representatives of supporting restoration of the Bx26 and Bx28 routes. routes. Bx28 and Bx26 ofthe restoration supporting hike afare and opposing called rallywas The 26. Wednesday, on July City arally in Co-op crowd at the addresses Benedetto Michael Assemblyman The Bronx recently recently Bronx The “We’re going to contin- lies. fami- moderate-income and for low units hold 201 - will mentvelopment adevelop- -with cost of $69.7Hub. million The in Street 144th East 253 started on Morris Court at units. co-op 71 and housing of affordable ments, made up of 151-units An additional 40 units The two-building de- Work has already July 25. 25. July Wednesday, rallyon City Co-op the at speaks Rebellion, Rider Alternatives’ Transportation for the manager acampaign Enoch, Brodie elected officials attend an evening rally on the the rallyon evening an attend officials elected [email protected]. 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Longwood or are also in the and Haven Mott in ments develop- housing reported, floor. first onthe space 30,200 commercial retail families. homeless for aside set once be will Reach reporter Da- reporter Reach Times Bronx The As There will also be a Phots by Patrick Rocchio Patrick by Phots 5 BRONX TIMES Aug. 2-8, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com Still, Parkside resident “You don’t want to come Longtime Parkside “Find any more and Elmira Besimobska, Another resident. ask- One Coops only resident “They need to clean up BAY PLAZA FREE BAY Joe Leon said he still un- felt safe. night,” he said. here at out Houses resident Steve Govan was relieved to hear feds had rounded the up latestbatch of members. lock them up!” he said. a woman visits who her boyfriend at Parkside, said she despised the gangs that milled the about building - “They should be in jailfor- ever!” anonymous, remain to ing said he’s finished with living trying “I’m - projects the in out.” move to using his nickname “Jay agreed. Boy” the area,” he declared. SPORTSACK While supplies last One per customer participating summer sale stores only SHOP OUR SUMMER SALE and GET A FREE GIFT with PURCHASE Many were too afraid too to were Many Authorities said six of Some neighbors the at Toy R Us & 45 other stores Toy eral members taken off the residentsstreets now, for are still looking their over shoulders, thanks to yearsof thugs. by intimidation from reprisal of fear give their names to a report- for er other members still free on streets. the mem- gang indicted 25 the bers were still the on run as of Tuesday. two complexes simply walked with approached when away questions the about gang. Bartow & Baychester Avenues Bartow & Baychester JC Penney Old Navy PC Richards Staples PC Richards Old Navy JC Penney AMC Bay Plaza 13 Barnes & Noble Big Kmart Marshalls ll the suspects, ranging from young young from ranging ll the suspects, if convicted on charges including on charges if convicted Gang memberrs were were memberrs Gang were criminals “These with sev- even But A to middle age, face up to life in prison in life up to face age, middle to conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. crack distribute to conspiracy dealers amounts sold major of crack cocaine to under- two the NYPD at cops cover and thedevelopments sur- neighborhood. rounding using with charged also neigh- threatening and guns have may believed they bors policetold their about deal- ings. of seri- a lot responsible for precinct,” the in crimes ous said Capt. Lorenzo (Andy) Johnson of the 49th Pre- cinct. OFF BY DAVID CRUZ DAVID BY A federal take down of charged Prosecutors roundup latest The are“We far from fin- All the suspects, rang- that charge Prosecutors Two dozen gang members targeted at Allerton Coops, Parkside Coops, Allerton at targeted members gang dozen Two % Feds round up drug sellers drug up round Feds a major druga major gang that held sway over two Allertoning hous- has complexes residents sigh a breathing cautiously relief. of two dozen gang members in the drugdealing network on July 25 selling for drugs at the Allerton Coops Avenue and the Parkside Houses. of number total the brings ongoing the in 55 to suspects the into investigation federal network. drug saidished,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. ing from young to middle age, face up to life in prisonconvicted on charges includ- if distribute to conspiracy ing cocaine.crack between 2006 and last year,

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This ar- was Asuspect Ave. 1467 Vyse time a moved and vouched as evidence. re- was gun The indicated. thorities possession in found was suspect The a gun. firing for asuspect arrested ficers of a 9-mm– 1259 pistol Morrison au-injured victims. from four ambulances treated Ave. the crews accident. The multivehicle Police a in injured were persons Six Ave. of- Hill Castle and Expwy – Bruckner money. bodega of an unknown amount of unknown male culprit robbed a ancommitted armed robbery. The who male ablack for underway is a.m. bullet wound to the back area. area. back the to wound bullet Medical Center from suffering a Lincoln to transported was man Hispanic old A20year shooting. teamvestigation is looking into a p.m. pistol. 40-caliber revolver in addition44-caliber to a – 3782 Third Ave. An inves- An Ave. – 3782 Third WED, JULY12th, 10:35 WED, JULY12th, 2:15 a.m. JULY11th, TUES, p.m. 8:40 MON, JULY10th, 6:20 a.m SUN, JULY 9th, 5:12 p.m. SAT, JULY 8th, 9:40 p.m. SAT, JULY 8th, 10:00 TUES, JULY11th,TUES, 11:20 – 3782 Third Ave. A search Asearch Ave. – 3782 Third – 714 Beck St. A police in- – 714Apolice St. Beck 42nd PCT. 43rd PCT. 44th PCT.44th – . p.m. p.m. chest area. the to wound astab from suffering was victim The Hospital. Barnabas St. to transported was assault an of 170 victim West – 49 The St. reported. officials wounds two from fering suf- was victim male The attacked. being after Center Medical Lincoln transported in critical condition to was Amale Ave. – 1056 Sherman are looking for the attacker. attacker. the for looking are Detectives male. unknown an by ed assault- sexually been had she that indicated victim toThe officials femaleLatino had been attacked. werePolice that alerted a officers vestigation. (see Log) Fire Center. accident The is under in- trauma the to ported medical care before being trans- with provided was who passenger respondersFirst worked to free the driver. the of life the claiming ing abuild- into crashed had vehicle A crash. vehicle afatal of scene tigation Squad were called to the Inves- 1’s Highway Accident from officers Police St. - 1649 Overing dling the inquiry. han- are detectives Local wound. a for treatment medical for looking non Hospital’s Concourse Division walkedreported, into BronxLeba- arm. person, Another left official with wounds to the stomach and reported to be was in male Ablack critical gunfire. the by condition injured been had persons two that learned quickly shooting a reported responding to Ave. Police officers p.m. the shoulder area. in once shot been had male black old 23 year The Center. Medical Lincoln to ale old a23 year sent are looking into an incident that sleuths – 1210 Police Ave. College custody. into taken when gun caliber a40 of possession in was man The male. black old year 30 arrested a dercover police officers Un- Ave. Jerome and Ave. – Ogden was vouched as evidence. weapon The handgun. a 22-caliber TeamAnti-Crime while recovering local the of members by arrested A 19 year old Hispanic male was ateenager. arrested community on patrol inofficers the Highbridge – 1010 Woodcrest Ave. Police Police Ave. Woodcrest 1010 – MON, JULY10th, 11:15 a.m. 5:10 JULY10th, MON, SAT, JULY 7th, 4:55 a.m. SAT, JULY 7th, 4:25 a.m. – SAT, JULY 7th, 2:30 a.m. center at Jacobi Medical WED, JULY12th, 1:00 a.m. 12:25 JULY12th, WED, JULY11th,TUES, 1:20 p.m. JULY11th,TUES, 1:30 a.m. – East 172 St. and Sheridan 172 Sheridan and – East St. 46th PCT. 45th PCT. – dition to the arm. The culprit left ad- in hip left the to a wound for man the treated staff medical The frombulletsuffering two wounds. ported trans- was victim male The help. to medical required male black old Jacobi p.m. Medical asthma. included which Center history medical aprevious had man cials were informed that the young in the Baychester community. Offi- year old black male that occurred a24 of death the into looking are – 4081 Amundson Ave. Authorities males. black four question to looking are been shot in the back. Authorities had man young The wounds. bullet five for assistance seeking cility fa- medical the at appeared male hospital staff.Hospital’s by Division the North A 22 yearwere old summoned to Montefiore black officers Police 233 St. East – 600 torso. torso. right the to wound abullet from ing be in was critical condition, suffer- to reported was who male, black 18 old The year shot. being after Hospital Barnabas St. to taken was – 1605 Nelson Ave. A teenager handling the inquiry. are detectives Local area. neck the in twice shot was victim old 23 year The male. ablack treated at Bronx Lebanonstaff Hospital medical – 1815 The Ave. Monroe inquiry. cal detectives Lo- thigh. right the in shot was male will be handlingright ankle while a 17 year old black the the to wound abullet from fering suf- was who girl black old year found a 15 policeriving officers Ar- Hospital. Barnabas St. to taken were ashooting of victims teenage Two Ave. Ryer 183 and St. – East Hospital. man, he expired at St. Barnabas to assist the 21 year old Hispanic effects Despite body. the of side while the second ripped into the head victim’s the entered bullet One reported. authorities wound bullet two from suffering was tim vic- The shot. been had amale that learned officials after started was – 2264 Davidson Ave. inquiry An detectives. local of hands shot in the leg. is in inquiry The the been had male black old a 37 year while hip right the to wound grazed a from suffering was male black old A27 year persons. injured two cers at arriving a crime scene found 270 Ave. Burnside Police East offi- – 1148 214 A24 year East St. TUES, JULY11th,TUES, 11:10 SUN, JULY 9th, 11:25 p.m. SUN, JULY 9th, 4:00 a.m. WED, JULY12th, 9:05 p.m. JULY11th, TUES, p.m. 6:20 MON, JULY10th, 9:20 p.m. JULYSUN, 4:45 p.m. 9th, 47th PCT.

pending trail. was vouched as evidence for the 22-caliber weapon handgun. The a was culprit the from Taken away agun. of possession in found ing be- after arrested was A suspect 196 St. East and Ave. – Valentine lars in cash. with one dol- hundred and twenty fled culprit the before whipped pistol was occupant The Bronx. West the in ahome into way his pushed culprit unknown The male. aHispanic for conducted was Asearch Pl. Zeiser – 155 Father been self-inflicted. have might wound the that believe Officials head. the to wound bullet from aBarnabas suffering Hospital ported to the trauma center at St. trans- was woman The floor. room bath- the on lying woman the found woman. emergency The workers aHispanic of aid the to came ers respond- First Ave. Webb – 2849 sleuths. local the to provided be could information Examiner’s so staff that additional were turnedfor any other remains evidence. The checkedas looking police officers over scene acrime established thorities to the Au- discovered. was body human Medical right-awayAmtrak of parts a after were summonedficers to the of- Police Train Tracks. – Amtrak No injuries were reported. area to help search for the culprit. police Additional officers fired. been had shots werelooking into an incident where sent are Authorities St. Britton – 653 into the hand. the to wound bullet a for victim male the treated staff medical the where Division North called to Hospital’s Montefiore bullet wound. Police were sleuths a for treatment for looking there arrived aman after hospital hood to a neighbor- called were gators investi- Police 233 St. East – 600 borough. the outside afacility from attention medical seek apparently victim The shot. been had amale that learned ties was authori- launchedinquiry after a.m. inquiry. the with assist will Squad tectives from the Special Victims believed to be in his De- twenties. male ablack by raped been had she woman informed investigators that saulted. 33 The year old Caucasian as- sexually been had a woman – were Police that alerted officers escaped. escaped. WED, JULY12th, 4:50 p.m. JULY11th, TUES, p.m. 9:30 SUN, JULY 9th, 8:40 p.m. SUN, JULY 9th, 5:00 p.m. SUN, JULY 9th, 1:15 a.m. SUN, JULY 9th, 12:30 a.m. 12:00 JULY12th, WED, JULY11th, TUES, a.m. 5:05 – 1975 Lafontaine Ave. An 52nd PCT. 50th PCT. 49th PCT. 48th PCT. Housing

incident. incident. the into looking are who detectives local with working are Squad tion Investiga- 1’sHighway Accident second from floor. Police officers residents who were residing on the Other firefighters evacuated vehicle. the of out taken was thevictim victim. Within minutes, the second tinued to con- responders work first as vehicle the to free the from removed was victim’s the of second 1:15 By one a.m. collapse. of state apossible in was building the since from several of the other boroughs Specialized equipment responded force. task acollapse of calling the with immediately began eration a 30 year old woman. Rescue op- and man old year a 49 occupants, store. Inside the vehicle were two the of awall through crashed had that occupants two with a vehicle ments. Arriving firefighters apart- several housed found floor ond commercial tenant while the sec- a was floor first the On structure. multi-story the into crashed had near EastTremont Ave. A vehicle cy units were needed at a building a.m. 11:40 at control p.m. under placed help combat before the fire it was company and ladder company to requested an addition engine incidentdepartment commander fire The structure. the of floor first the to contained was blaze The Rd. mercial building near East Gun Hill acom- damaged that fire a working battle help to station their from feet hundred afew travel to had only ers from Engine 62 and 32 Ladder Firefight- Rd. Plains – 3507 White inquiry. the on together working detectives from the 43rd Pct. are #8and PSA Housing’s from cers offi- Police died. woman the how be which performed will indicate could autopsy an that so office er’s Examin- Medical the at officials to over turned was body victim’s The expired. had woman the that cated indi- facility medical the at Doctors to Westchester Square Hospital. transported was She naked. and unresponsive found was woman discovered in her bedroom. The woman. black a51 of old year death the of learned police after started was The inquiry An Blvd. – 1755 Bruckner victim’s sistance. as- psychiatric for Center Medical removed that person to Jacobi body and employee former the spotted wascurrent workers. Police officers employee verbally threatened the ity. apparently a former NYCHA Author- Housing the of employees were called #8 PSA Housing’s from uponofficers to assist severala.m. authorities reported. torso the in shot being after Center Medical Jacobi to transported was old A22year ashooting. into ing look- they #8as PSA from ficers Housingworking with Police Of- are station police Ave. Laconia the 3550 Bivona St. Detectives from – 1649 Overing St. Emergen- St. – 1649 Overing WED, JULY12th, 12:55 12:55 JULY12th, WED, SAT, JULY 8th, 11:06 p.m. JULY11th, TUES, a.m. 9:30 JULY11th,TUES, 8:30 SAT, JULY 8th, 2:00 a.m. – 615 Rosedale Ave. Police Police Ave. – 615 Rosedale Fire Log Fire – 11 BRONX TIMES Aug. 2-8, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com Carlos Mora Carlos educated. want to see to want some of the some of One incident happened “Best friends are shoot- againstWorking Mon- Mora looks to change “I sent a letter to Chair- alsoHe’s requested “Nobody’s fought for Reach reporter Da- Photo courtesy of Franck Laboy I kids come out kids come alive and well- alive Carlos Mora,a devout is Jew, serious about reaching out to violence-plagued Mon- at kids roe Houses in Soundview fol- lowing his recent win as tenant president. in March a 24-year-old when was found fatally inside shot a 14-floor hallway. ing their own best friends,” said Mora, cracking a laugh theat absurdity. roe Houses is the lack of se- throughout cameras curity the 12 buildings that over- look the Bruckner Express- way. that. asking Rhea B. John man cameras,”for said Mora, shocked to learn NYCHA sitting on $42 million of funding reserved cam-for eras through a published report. computers be installed at his office kids. for said. he projects,” these behind.” left been “We’ve 718-742-3383 or Cruz at vid [email protected]. BY DAVID CRUZ DAVID BY to focus on youth on focus to The tenant new asso- Mora’s Carlos all, After “These kids have don’t For the next three years theHe won election “No she one knew who be- election the With of some see to want “I bringingHe’s years Helping in his quest to are“People allowed Mora has been a proud His faith helped lift A Vietnam veteran, Monroe Houses prez ciation headof a troubled Soundview housing project is focusing on its youth. 15 years violence-plagued at James MonroeHouses has confirmed young people are the most vulnerable. the Mora, said models,” role firstdevelopment’s Puerto Rican-Jewish tenant presi- dent. 2000- the will oversee Mora Soundview, in complex unit emphasizing a need kids for to better themselves. after unseating longtime Laurinepresident Berry, refusedwho her to up give to thekeys tenant office. he said. was,” enlightening of goal sticking is Mora him, hind his to young people. the kids alive come and out well-educated,” said Mora, 65. “If So- Sonya] {Justice cantomayor of the get out kids these then projects can.” sub- the within service of stance-abuse field to the post,he opened where a Boston in clinic drug rehab in 1974. aid kids is the of the word Talmud, the body of early abil- civil and religious for law the is Among book Jews. the te- major the of nets ity to question. a differentto have opinion and learn you from he that,” said. or- full His Jewish man life, his whole attending Manhattan regularly. tem- ples in began conversion thodox 90s. the him of troubling out spots, like alcohol abuse. “Rabbis taught to well.” live me how Mora ran office for after get- and shootings tired of ting Monroe within stabbings Houses. Photo by Walter Pofeldt The NYPD employed employed NYPD The assigned initiative The Galarza has asked com- to listen people “When The current program is Reach reporter Da- Britain relied whis- have on tles crime. to prevent a similar program in the 1980s the dubbed “Muggable Program.” Mary cops to dress de- as elderly attempted catch to coys muggers. Whistles real elderly to distributed the were also residents through local pre- keep to cinct community councils. boards serious munity se- of hands the in whistles it’s niors, and of children. out know to she said,a whistle,” “they safety need and not a game.” public on part of a larger program to keep seniors safe, including seminars or and identity theft preven- cen- senior at held be to tion ters across the Bronx. 718-742-3383 at Cruz vid [email protected]. Eighty-eight year-old prefer would he Though certainly police “The muggings Elderly Law enforcement agen- Evelyn Shapiro was found bludgeoned to death inside Pel- the in apartment her district his in Houses ham in June. “If her neighbors knew she had a whistle... they and would come out call the cops.” Mor- presence, police more risania Community Board 3 Dud- John manager district seesley the program as a solid crime-prevention tool. Dud- said more,” do to have ley. became concern a major 52nd and 48th the within when year last precincts a serial mugger preyed on residents livingelderly in Police projects. housing later charged Tyrone Ro- several attacking with sado aging in women building lobbies. Great as far as from cies “Seniors don’t have the have don’t “Seniors With an alarming whistle a hear “You Seniors carry their new safety whistles criminals keep away. to use it,” said Anita Molina, two years of being shy an of- ficial senior citizen, as she whistle-holding the draped neck. her around lanyard Ivine Galarza, Board 6’s organized manager, district the project back in April, doling whistles out to sev- eral dozen seniors Ca- at sella Plaza senior housing Farms. West in wherewithal to defend them- Galarza. said selves,” few past the crime in jump months, Galarza said she support compelledfelt to expand the to Health- on calling program, first the whistles, to supply boards and Borough President Ru- andben local Diaz Jr. com- munity program. the on the street, gonna you’re Morris look,” said Jeremy Warneke, in 11 Com- of manager district Board munity Park.

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Streets Summer 2nd A Hispanic-Serving Institution Institution A Hispanic-Serving provides program HSI The Lehman already has an award- On a national level, Dr. Racine associ- as served he that, Before Racine joined Montefiore in 1992 “Dr. Racine is a passionate and In addition, in order to enhance He will be responsible for Qual- professor currently is Dr. Racine Featuring live music Featuring * * * * has been ap- a definitive cause for autism. for cause a definitive order. have Scientists yet to determine U.S. are affected by this biological the in people million two estimated An dis- boys. 54 in one and autism with nosed that estimated It’s disorders. one brain opmental in every devel- ofcomplex agroup describe to 88 children used term ageneral is autism website, is diag- president. candle,” said Jamie Richardson, vice puzzle pieces and the Original Slider® of sale the from $1.3donated million involved with Autism Speaks, we have 2011. in pieces puzzle puzzle 384,190 purchased Cravers 18. 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She 16“Now sheis years her growtravel up,” ball circuit. elite onthe years five after Best away college from years two said… now moved him, onwithout Bob Molinaro (Hamp- Mike Bianci (Orlando (Orlando Bianci Mike “It’s amazing watching Same Guy Smart? Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo 33 BRONX TIMES Aug. 2-8, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com t Photo by An Rong Xu Photo by Christina Santucci Bronx native Melvin Johnson committed on VCU Friday. to Joella Gibson, who is traveling with theNJ Gauchos=Orange, is hoping play right to away after transfering Murry to Bergtruam. “We have to and wait have “We Gibson transferred on theShe got to sit like“I felt I was on the He liked everything the about school on his visit, Johnson will be joining one of the country’s fast- part,” a huge “It played Johnson said, referring to The Rams are getting one of the top shooters in the In picking a school in the fall, Johnson said he fac- “It was the best he said. a great fit,” “It’s situation. Bronx native decides VCU is the best fi best is the VCU decides native Bronx calendar year unless it is is it unless year calendar change official an to due of residence change or of guardianship. Grezinskysee,” said of Gib- hasson, who drawn Bishop Divi- I interestsion fromNavy, and St. St. Albany, John’s from Bonaventure “Hopefully out.” willeverything work Truman to in Loughlin as a sophomore hour-and-45-min- an after Truman at ute commute took its toll Gib- on her schoolwork. landed son play- increased of search ing time and a 15-minute commute. Bergtraum bench as it straight its 14th won title Madisonat Square Garden in March and hopes to lead what with there back them could be talented a back- Lou- Mary featuring court Nwa- Jasmine transfer is andjei rising sophomore McLaughlin. Ashanae team said. already, “Gibson “I was excited.” From page 31 page From Atlantic after 10 years in the CAA, recruited Johnson get could Miami, unsure they chose he before tepidly said. him, he from the coaching staff and the frenetic team’s style to its recentof play winning tradition and his future teammates. est-growing programs, made which a Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2011, has reached the NCAA Tourna- four of thement last six years least and at won a game three of those seasons. trackrecord VCU’s of success. “They make the tourna- virtuallyment they every go deep year, and they get a of recognition.”lot Class of 2013, a 6-foot-3 marksman ranked as the 14 No. shooting guard in his class Scout.com. by The four-star recruit led St. Benedict’s to a 35-3 season and finished it 15th in the USA Today national rankings. tored in conference and name, leaning toward high ma- jors. 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