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The re- a32-caliber from teen the arating male Hispanic into custody sep- after This timewas police nabbed in1010 teenager Trinity Ave. Another possession took a 17 of a year gun. old area. abdomen the to wound abullet from suffering Center Medical en to Lincoln tak- was youth 19 black old The year male. ateenage shot who person the for looking are Police St. 164 East 862 any property. took culprits the if unknown It’s pital. Hos- Barnabas St. to transported was victim injured The byagun. face in the struck was occupant An store. the rob trio entered a bodega in an to attempt unknown The team. arobbery of part are who males three for conducted was Ave.Asearch Westchester 1294 reported. were injuries No control. manager’s the from money the moved re- culprits two the guns, with Armed ten-thousand dollars out of an office. removed that team robbery the for looking are Ave.Detectives Intervale inquiry. the handling are detectives Local ported. re- were injuries No home. the inside windowapartment causing damage an through ripped bullets The fired. been had shots several that dicating in- evidence recovered scene a crime Ave. Prospect at 920 Police officers evidence. as vouched gunwas The pistol. a380-caliber was culprit the Taken agun. of from away possession in found being after bypolice rested ar- was male Ave.Ablack Alexander offices. bythe vouched streets. This time a 9-mmto remove another gun of Bronx pistol off was Melrose Ave. were Police able officers condition. instable be to reported was victim The hospital. the at arriving upon thigh the to wound let abul- from suffering was male, black old year a38 victim, The Center. cal that sent the victim to Lincoln Medi- incident shooting an into looking are investigators Police 158 St. East 299 WED, NOV. 20th, 9:00 a.m. – – p.m. SAT, 11:20 NOV. 16th, SAT, NOV. 16th, 2:00 a.m. – WED, NOV. 20th, 7:20 p.m. – SUN, NOV. 17th, 6:30 p.m. – SAT, NOV. – 16th, 4:15a.m. SAT, NOV. 16th, 2:10 a.m. – – a.m. 1:30 17th, NOV. SUN, SAT, a.m. – NOV. 16th, 1:00 – a.m. SAT, 12:30 NOV. 16th, 42nd PCT.42nd 40th PCT. 41st PCT. 41st 938 257 257 157 157 underway by local detectives. detectives. bylocal underway is inquiry The arm. right the to wound a stab from suffering Center Medical Lincoln to taken was male Hispanic old year A33 astabbing. of learning an inquiryAuthorities after started Woodycrest Ave. and West 165 St. indicated. door officials a besides awindow damaged bullets The agun. discharged who culprit the for looking are Police 163St. East culprit. third the for looking are Police products. electronic and jewelry of sortment the face before they fled with an as- himin bypunching teen the assaulted culprits The family. his with lived teen a16male old year where ahome into Hispanic male teens theirway forced Three place. took invasion ahome ter af- suspects two arrested lice officers po- Responding Rd. Plains White 1585 inquiry. the handling are tives detec- Local area. arm the to wound a stab from suffering Center Medical Jacobi to taken was male A Hispanic stabbed. was amale where incident an into looking are investigators Police Expwy. Bronx Taylor Cross Ave.and evidence. as vouched was 9-mm pistol when arrested. The gun year old male was in possessiona Hispanic of a male into custody.1752 172 East took Police St. officers The 20 pistol. a 380-caliber was culprit the Taken from away NYC. agunin possess to permit proper the obtain to failed suspect male The ed by police neighborhood officers. arrest- was male black old year 26 return. to permitted were dents school was completely searched stu- for any suspicious devices. Once the building the searched responders first as facility school anearby at relocated were removed from the building and Students building. inthe device plosive ceived indicating that there was an ex- re- was acall after school a neighbor evacuated 1021 JenningsOfficials St. unoccupied. is finding home, Police waited and then entered the prit was hiding inside an apartment. were informed that the possible cul- lets on bul- spent several finding an building the upperment house. searched Police officers floor.shooting occurred inside an apart- Investigators SUN, NOV. 17th, 1:00 a.m. – p.m. – 2:40 16th, SAT, NOV. WED, NOV. 20th, 1:10 p.m. – SUN, NOV. 17th, 6:50 p.m. – – p.m. SAT, 12:20 NOV. 16th, WED, NOV. 20th, 9:10 p.m. – WED, NOV. 20th, 9:50 a.m. - 44th PCT. 43rd PCT. 300 300 A the two culprits who robbed aLaun- robbed who culprits two the Pitman Ave. Authorities are looking for inquiry. the handling are detectives damage. Local property was there that indicated officials but reported, were injuries No scene. the at casings police recovered officers several bullet Arriving fired. been had shots several received aOfficials call indicating that scene. acrime at evidence recovered Police St. 223 East Ave.and Barnes scene. the Squad were theEmergency Service from Units summoned situation. abarricaded with faced were officers to Police Ave. Barnes assist4055 at undercontrol. brought be could incident the before situation abarricade of scene the at were who was needed bysistance police local 270 East Burnside Ave. Additional as- inquiry. an conduct to assigned been met Deli Corporation. Detectives have Gour- the from dollars thousand eight besides I-phone an removed culprits unknown four the gunpoint At store. a robbed who males four for looking Buhre3026 Ave. Authorities are is underway. inquiry The scene. crime the at pick ice an recovered investigators Police stabbed. being after Center Medical Lincoln to taken were school high the ship Campus. Three male at students Leader- Bronx Haven Mott at occurred gators are looking into that an attack investi- Police Village. Concourse 730 male. jured in- the treated Center Medical Lincoln at staff emergency room head. The victim’s the grazed bullet The bullet. bya struck was male ablack where incident an into looking are Authorities Woodycrest Ave. and West 165 St. culprit. amale and afemale for looking are Police Force. Task Homicide Bronx bythe handled isbeing inquiry the Now in minutes. the bullet wound, the victim died with- of seriousness the to Due wound. let abul- for treatment seeking facility cal medi- the at arrived Amale Hospital. were summoned to Bronx Lebanon 174 West Aveand Officials rome St. SAT, NOV. 16th, 7: 00 p.m. – p.m. 00 7: 16th, NOV. SAT, SAT, NOV. 16th, 6:30 a.m. – SAT, NOV. 16th, 1:00 a.m. – – p.m. 5:45 NOV. 19th, TUES, SAT, NOV. 16th, 2:20 a.m. – WED, NOV. 20th, 1:55 p.m. – – p.m. 10:25 NOV. 18th, MON, – a.m. 6:45 NOV. 17th, SUN, 45th PCT. 46th PCT. 47th PCT. 47th 2025 Je- grass area of the college. college. the of area grass a into burned aswastika saw that incident the into looking are officials Police facility. education higher the of grounds the onto burned emblem was a discoveredthat bias ham University tion was launched as officials at Ford- investiga- An Rd. 411 Fordham East investigators. federal of hands inthe is inquiry The and vouched evidence. as possession culprit’s the from removed was money possession of counterfeit money. The in was who amale arrested officers Police 188 St. East Ave.and Third stable condition. in listed was victim old year 27 The area. chest the to wound abullet from ed to Jacobi Medical Center suffering transport- was victim male The chest. inthe amale shot who person the for searching are Ave.Detectives Laconia duty. on tendant at- the from dollars six-hundred over removed pair the fleeing Before bery. rob- the announcing store the entered males black the gunpoint At dromat. officials went to the culprit’s door. The door. The culprit’s the to went officials a from suspect previous crime. Police a with astand-off has investigators Independence Ave. Police Fort 3400 Hospital. Barnabas St. to taken was male jured in- The area. chest the to wound let abul- from suffering was male panic His- old year 20 The shot. been had who amale found scene acrime at ing arriv- officers Ave.Police Hill Marble culprits. two the arrested later time ashort robbery the about information the hearing upon to assigned the 52nd Pct. lice officers moved a safe from Po- an apartment. re- Two gunpoint at robbery. males committingrested after an armed ar- were Two suspects St. 238 West police. to surrounded suspect the stand-off the Ending escape. culprit’s the vent police were officers deployed to pre- as building the inside still was culprit The culprit. the with astand-off had burglary areported of scene the at ing 981 Waring Ave. arriv- Police officers WED, NOV. 20th, 6:40 a.m. – MON, NOV. 18th, 2:30 p.m. – – p.m. :15 8 16th, NOV. SAT, MON, NOV. 18th, 5:15 p.m. – SUN, NOV. 17th, 8:55 p.m. – – p.m. SAT, 8:35 NOV.16th, MON, NOV. 18th, 9:00 p.m. – 48th PCT. 50th PCT.50th 49th PCT. 49th 4043 140 140 2 gun in NYC. gun inNYC. obtain the proper permit to own the to failed had he since man’s control the from removed was weapon The pistol. a45-caliber of in possession found being after arrested was male back old year a40 time This a gun. with found being after custody into taken was male Another Ave. East. Courtlandt Van Aveand Rochambeau authorities. to according dollars athousand over with fled but roof, the through tered en- apparently burglar The report. market while it was closed officials meat aneighborhood into broke son 3425 Jerome Ave. An unknown per- ported. ing to authorities. No injuries were re- surrender- suspect male the to prior tage Negations Team were requested and Squad Hos- Emergency Service the to from surrender. Police officers refused male the after requested was creating Additional a stand-off. help shut the door upon seeing the officers quickly and door the opened suspect an accident trapping the occupants. in involved was vehicle Apolice blue. in brothers their of aid the to came Firefighters 172 Ave.and St. Jerome clared under control. de- was incident the before spond an additional ladder company to re- requested and used being were nies compa- all that indicated 27 Battalion vehicle. private story atwo of floor ond sec- the to contained was blaze The fire. aworking with faced were they that arrival upon indicated 62 Engine 2727 Holland Ave. The crew from officer. corrections acity as described was culprit The 7 officers. # PSA byHousing custody into taken was worker Acity 143 St. East 271 caper. this on Squad ing with detectives from the Pct. 40th work- #7are PAS from officers lice po- Housing area. leg the to wound let abul- for assistance medical seeking a second Hospital victim appeared Lebanon Bronx at Meanwhile dition. con- stable in be to reported was male black old year 25 The shoulder. right the to wound abullet from suffering Center Medical Lincoln to transported was victim first The shot. been had males two where incident an into ing look- are Authorities 156 St. East 304 ajudge. before charges of apreview pending jail to off leaded was suspect the #7as PSA Housing’s from officers bypolice vouched was pistol 9-mm loaded The agun. of sion inposses- found being after custody into taken was Ave.Asuspect Melrose WED, NOV. 20th, 12:40 a.m. – a.m. 12:40 NOV. 20th, WED, MON, NOV. 18th, 8:40 a.m. – SAT, NOV. 16th, 10:20 p.m. – p.m. SAT, 10:20 NOV. 16th, SAT, NOV. 16th, 8:25 p.m. – – p.m. 10:10 NOV. 18th, MON, – p.m. 10:10 NOV. 17th, SUN, – 16th NOV. SAT, 52nd PCT. PCT. 52nd HOUSING Fire Log 1:00 a.m. – 737 737 – a.m. 1:00
firefighters. 12 injured treated personnel lance under control declared was fire the before eration op- in the part at took units dozen three 3:04 p.m. wasrior established. attack Nearly Ambu- exte- an and reasons safety for ing were withdrawn from the build- amount of fire, the smoke-eaters the to Due alarm. byaforth lowed lines in operation. that therereported were three hose chief The leak. gas active an contain Edison crews were needed to help Con searches. ongoing the with sist additional ladder companies to as- two 6requested Division tinued. con- searches as alarm second the 3transmitted p.m.Battalion 11:29 At structure. story two the from ing push- condition smoke aheavy was there that indicated arriving upon 48 four alarms causing quickintensified fire ing, the to be sounded. build- of type the to Due St. Drake Ladder near Terminal Market Point Hunts the commercial structure within the consuming market food ing inthe ripped through a warehouse build- blaze Amassive Rd. Edgewater 722 reported. officials ative neg- proved all searches completed the and down knocked been had fire pant. By 7:16 p.m. the main body of that they located an injured occu- indicated chief the bybefore went minutes Three incident. the to spond ditional fire units were directed to re- nies were at work. Automatically ad- compa- ladders two and companies engines three that 15 reported talion 7:11 At fire. p.m.,Bat- aworking with faced were they that reported 32 der Lad- dwelling. a2½story inside ed report- was Ave.Afire Wilson 3331 placed was cident under control. manded the operations before the in- #1551, com- 61, 41. and Battalion Ladders with along 66 and 97, 62, 38, Responding floor. second the on ablaze tolocated the call home were private story atwo at riving Engines 2459 Seymour Ave. Firefighters ar- workers. residents were by assisted Red Cross other Four inhalation. smoke from ing suffer- Center Medical Lincoln to ed transport- were victims four The ture. struc- story atwo of floor second the on was blaze The to transported were 1015 Summit Ave. Four occupants people. four assisted workers Cross Red tion. inhala- smoke for Hospital Bronx tral Cen- North at assistance medical the fire. Two received police officers severaleaters minutes to extinguish smoke- the took It home. in aprivate to were a blaze stations alerted eral 2762 Morris Ave. Firefighters in lice officers. sev- were able to extricate the trapped po- #17 Battalion of command the under 3 41, Squad Rescue and 44, Ladder Tower 42, Engine from crews The A third alarm was sounded fol- sounded was alarm A third 11:15 – a.m. NOV. 20th, WED, WED, NOV. 20th, 7:00 p.m. – WED, NOV. 20th, 7:00 a.m. – – p.m. 3:00 NOV. 19th, TUES, – a.m. 4:30 NOV. 19th, TUES, 11 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 & Ab >]`bOPSZZO %!`R/dS >]`bOPSZZO T`][ & 0@=
Photo courtesy NYPD. He lastHe struck 3:35 at Meanwhile, Sena- only not crimes “Gun the back of the store be- fore fleeing. p.m. at Steve’s Deli at 1524 Mayflower Ave. taking Middletown, in the register from $1,100 and telling two workers to lay on the floor before he fled. tor Jeff Klein said he stay the with working is to local and Precinct 45th do merchants on hosting can a forum in January to discuss local what busi- nesses safe. make our streets unsafe residents, alsofor but ourfor local business recent the With owners. string of gun ef- robberies, sure needwe all hands on making in deck fective safety measures are in place to prevent in happening from this the future,” said Klein.
He next struck at 2:45 2:45 at struck next He His robbery spree at He took about $1,000 about took He Ave. in Morris Park, Park, Bronxdale Morris 1971 in at Place Franks at p.m. Deli Ave. again pulling a shotgun from the duffel bag and ordering two workers: me all“Give the money in the register. Put in it a paper bag!” Instead, he took the from money the the ordered and register victims to lay down at p.m. at the Zerega Deli Deli Zerega three locations on Sun- the day, Dec. at 22 began at 1:07 p.m. at 1493 Zerega when Ave. he pulled a shotgun from a red duffel bag and de- a from stay money manded to both and a customer. worker ordered He fled he while rear the in with about $900. from the register and and register the from cus- the cash from some the ordered then tomer, walk-in the into trio fleeing. before freezer Cops are looking for this shotgun-toting bandit, caught on surveil- lance video, wanted holding for up three and deli’s a pizzeria in the east Bronx. Cops hunting E. hunting Cops
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They are providing any informa- similar crimes. by help to public the ing may have committed committed have may records of inmates who terns and recent release ilar pat- robbery past ing records over of sim- himself. investigators are pour- man, or drives away away drives or man, and flees in a car. waiting wheel- getaway then scoops up the cash cash the up scoops then a walk-in freezer. He room or in one case, into herding them into a back back a into them herding them to lay on the floor, floor, the on lay to them register before ordering ordering before register worker to open the cash cash the open to worker customers, ordering a ordering a customers, shotgun and workers at into the stores, a waves Sunday, Dec.Sunday, 22. three stickups all on day period,day with his last and a pizzeria in a ten- around the east Bronx. gerous robbery spree spree robbery gerous who’s been on a dan-who’s shotgun-toting bandit BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 12 ond question is always about the Bronx being being Bronx always about the is ond question sec- The ?” agun carry Bronx the onein every fi, oneof the ,“Does is asked I’m questions rst and/or fi for ice visits occasions merous the Bronx. of think countries what other know to Paris as insult.” profi norfor Notfor process, alone. stands Ritchie newcomer. legislative ofthis pendence inde- the questioned people many election, cil alone. you endup standing instead of standing with the crowd. Even if onprinciple, stand to when onehas times are tion. posi- important very for this Melissa backing is that members Council ofCity Delegation Bronx soleofthe member the is erito. Ritchie Mark-Viv- Melissa Member Council Speaker, for Council City candidates independent and decision Torres’ Ritchie Member-elect for Council City to back one of the most progressive Kenny Agosto, Community Activist and and Activist Community Agosto, Kenny Torres! Speaker. Viverito for Council City gressive values by supporting Melissa Mark- up for pro- stand to decision Torres’ Ritchie Member-elect ofCouncil support FULL our express to we like would room, the in rebel sole the who be how to people know it feels for EVERYONE. livable affordable NYC and make to needed are that changes other and tant issues as Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Bill DeBlasio’s who holds Speaker have Council aCity MUST feet tohave the a new, more progressive Mayor, fi but we re We policies. ofBloomberg may years on 12 after such impor- popular. was notwhat and right, was for thought what they up who stood person the admire move onand spine. we must exercise independence a and political descent, ofLatina awoman sive, who also is awell-qualifi support borough. But when we have an opportunity to offi elected well. as are that those support will and independent, and people he represents, that he is progressive the to and government, in colleagues his to LETTERS TOTHE EDITOR Raphael Schweizer, Community Activist Schweizer,Raphael Community As someone who has been to Canada onnu- Canada to been who has someone As away ,you don’t far Mr.Diaz as look have to In response to , “BP seesDear Bleu editor, over French With this decision to support Melissa, Coun- City contentious ofavery wake the In there government in and life in Sometimes support full our express to We like would Dear editor, Thank you, Council Member-elect Ritchie You Ritchie. notalone, are and Bronx, ofthe residents lifelong as So, ofcourse reversal a180-degree needs NYC will done,everyone and said it’s all When Bronx other with stand to important It is It is great to see that he is demonstrating t: But fort: principle. Torres support Torres French fried French cials when it is benefi District Leader - The Bronx -The Leader District ed, independent progres- independent ed, the to cial shing shing even been allocated to develop a plan that would would develop that to aplan allocated even been come. to decades fact,” in the “after addressed problems are these as traffi our neighborhoods, increased gas, wasted Waters Place Waters plex opened: are ects ofnew development number proj- precedented un- an roadways once our to added be will that generated be to by hundreds congestion and the hundreds mitigate of to cars andoped trucks An omnibus traffi foresight. and ofinterest lack fortation their City’s departments of Planning and Transpor- offi State and City 2. at Exit River Parkway Hutchinson up onthe back- the and City below Co-op 95 northbound on bottleneck daily the with notcontended has and anation. and needs. really borough our borough. our in good the extolling ambassadors be and Bronx. the York especially and getnoneabout New they newsmuch ,and good TV’s. ontheir see what they know only ,but rate they low our crime , and Bronx the in communities beautiful the all area? one big slum It is my understanding that funds have not The result Course Point Golf Ferry · The will be and signifi Mall, · Target Center Psychiatric Bronx · Expanded Center · 911 Call Hotel Marriott · The offi · Additional Com- Cinema Whitestone at the · Outlets at Bay Plaza · Macy’s Mall our with disappointed and dismayed I am who paper ofthis areader is I doubt there it’s choking! burning; ain’t Bronx The Dear editor, The French have never liked us as a people apeople as us have never liked French The things for the ,save energy your Mr.So Diaz People that travel should be aware news shows onour ,we don’t like Just get of that about them tell and things explain to I try reserves the right to edit all submissions. all edit to right the reserves editor The for publication. accepted be can withheld upon request. or published be will name the and Nopublished unsigned letters be NOT will number telephone and address telephone number included. 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As we be- leader at the Department of have likely anew will and year, we have anew mayor, anew with Along heard. are be assured that their voices City Island residents can Klein. “With this decision, residents,” Island City said roughshodrunning over concerned that the City was we’ve been Bridge, Island City ofthe replacement the for process planning the Community.” Island City for the victory a“great –as der ULURP un- city’s requirement the Senator Jeff Klein hailed hailed Klein Jeff Senator Community Board 10 of start very the “From ed on this and to vote onit.” to and on this opinion real our asked be to chance only the achance, us give we it will But at least sure. am havebridge from being ever built, I prevent to the notgoing it is had, and notearthshaking, is “It some sort,” said Dolensek. have to avote of portunity air. the into feet over 150 atower soaring with sign de- cable-stayed modern the island’s sentiment against ofthe help measure could sign. de- bridge the against case their make to islanders the to recourse offer could cess, pro- political the with along new bridge. the and bridge of atemporary forsary both construction neces- easements and Park age points in Pelham Bay ULURPs relating to anchor- Jan. 15 atat 7:30 P.S. p.m. on 175 two on Wednesday, Dolensek noted that in op- the us give will “This hearing ULURP The matters, technical Those have expressed their sup- their have expressed who others, Vacca, among Councilman Jimmy consultprocess, the review will matter.on the withonly public hearing bethis will the to fi date CB ofplanning, 15years the 10 and replacement. needs Bridge Island City The As part of the ULURP rt and rst FarengaBrosFuneralHome.com (718) 654 NY10469 Bronx, Avenue 920 Allerton bridge. bridge. to building the temporary necessary steps now take it can because decision the with pleased was City the Nicoleportation spokeswoman shesaid. bridge, Garcia proposed the against port said that -0500 -0500 Department of Trans- Photo by Patrick Rocchio Rocchio Patrick by Photo
19 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 Cristina Fragale Direc- Fragale Cristina is School High Preston Gonzalez of Holy Rosary Rosary Holy of Gonzalez School tor of Admissions Pres- for great ton stated are “We honored this thisto hold contest the for to in students young artistic our forward area. All Preston at look each year.” event Catholic,a private, college preparatory girls school for Neck Throgs the in located section of the Bronx. For more information about Preston High School, con- at Geideman Jennifer tact (718) 863-9134 x143, or email [email protected]. Pages Money and Save noon-5 pm 12 Wednesdays, INFORMATION SESSIONS: INFORMATION 212.463.0400 x5500 212.463.0400 27-33 West 23rd Street, New York Classified Shop In Our www.touro.edu/nyscas 1st Place: “Misa de Gallo” “Merry Place: 2nd Child’s “A Place: 3rd istrators and teachers from their nominated school each students submitting by their artwork to the compe- judged were Entries tition. PHS by Art Teachers Eliza- Kristin and Shireman beth Larsen and Design Graphic teacher Edelstein. Glen The followingstudents earned awards their for work: By Renee Villarama Giron of Santa Maria School Christmas, baby” By my Valerie Valentin of Santa School Maria Christmas”Indiana By
College with College with a personal touch Preston High School re- School High Preston The theme of this year’s INTEGRATED HONORS TRACKS HONORS INTEGRATED OPPORTUNITIES PROFESSIONAL OTHER # # # opportunity equal College an is Touro institution TOURO COLLEGE A DivisionA of NYSCAS ASSOCIATE’S AND DEGREES BACHELOR’S ASSOCIATE’S # # #!" # #$ % # # # #& # # ' # New York School of Career Applied Studies and York New cently held their 5th Annual ArtistsYoung Exhibition Art and Competition Show girls.for The Art in- Show and Fine Preston’s troduces Technical Arts program to budding 7th and 8th grade artists from local schools. The exhibit, reception and awards ceremony was held Decemberon Wednesday, 4. Art was Show “Holiday Tra- The competition ditions“. had fourteen entries from local surrounding gram- mar schools including St. Angela Merici, St. Clare’s and Santa Maria. Admin- Preston art showcase art Preston ts, ts, t was held t Weekend.” e with prizes with e Photo by Stelios Argiros Another benefi Another To purchase a CD of “Ka- of CD a purchase To Chinese rafflChinese donated from families and com- Neck businesses from the Wood- Throgs and lawn munities. DeNobile wanted volunteers the all thank to from the Woodlawn and St. who communities Barnabas donated their time and talent Kalie.for “The dedication and support of all involved,” he said, “is a testament to Kaliewhat did in life: bring people together for joyous celebration.” 1pm Sunday Mass in honor at Rory Dolan’s Restaurant honor in on Sun-on McLean Avenue Mass December 15, afterday, a Sunday 1pm of Kalie as part of “The Gill Benefi Family Between the two benefi raised were funds need much to support help medical costs for fund education an and the Gill family. Song”lie’s Steve Schafer by and Jesse visit http:// Terry, www.cdbaby.com/cd/ste- phenschaefer1. Any dona- tions checks be may (and sent the Gill to) Fam- payable may ily Fund, 961 McLean c/o Av- NY 10704. Yonkers, enue, rst prize rst lled one of my hid- my of one lled es included an ad- an included es Raffl nished the evening. Steve Steve evening. the nished the Opera, JekyllHyde, & mem- by accompanied and bers of St. Choir Patrick’s of Yorktown Heights, Josh Groban’s Raise “You Me Up.” A Salesian band named Self Place, a classic rock band called Wide Mouth Frogs, and Irish band Celtic Justice fi original an wrote Schaefer sung “Kalie,” entitled song by singer/songwriter Jesse setTerry, to a slideshow of of thephotos late teen with DeNobile family friends. and shared hismost memorable Charles’s Noreen as moment Tune” “Kalie’s piece original on the whistle in of her honor per- Noreen “Seeing cousin. form fulfi den agendas I had in organiz- ing the concert: to provide a platform for friends, family, and community members to use their creative forces as a process, healing the of part project to focus such energy for positive said work,” De- “I’mNobile. sure Kalie was whistle that when smiling graced the stage.” vanced one with a fi of a Celtic Cross from Celtic Craftworks,50/50, a and a
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Real Results! 718.260.2555 annual elds, elds, [email protected]. at orby email 579-6990 (718) offi board the call tion, Street. 176th Avenue Tremont E. E. and 211, 1919 Ave., Park between School at6 p.m. Community at be will conference youth more. and life; wards constructive attitude to- developing police; a and youth between teractions gang affi on discussion apanel and entertainment feature will 17.on Friday, Jan. meeting general monthly its at Youth Conference annual its holding be will 311. www.nyc.gov/parks or call or www.nyc.gov/sanitation visit 2014, or Mulchfest and/ recycling and lection col- tree onChristmas tion White.For more informa- Commissioner Veronica M. Parks NYC said trees,” cycling’ their Christmas spiritYorkers the continue can gone,but New and come of giving drop-off. to prior trees from removed be must naments, and decorations by or- lights, All mulch. up free ‘tree- pick can eventand attendees for mulching parks nated Christmas trees at desig- Yorkers their off drop to gov/parks. websitereation at www.nyc. &Rec- Parks the visit tions, throughout the city. to 2 P.M.day, Jan. atday, Sun- 11, 2014 and Jan. drop 12, from off 10 sites A.M. For further informa- For further and meeting general The YouthThe Conference Community Board 6 Board Community “Christmas Day has New event The allows Tofi liation (colors); liation in- nd citywide loca- * ce at 21 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 Photo courtesy of CB 11 Photos by Aracelis Batista SANTA VISITS THE SURF CLUB THE SURF VISITS SANTA COMMUNITY BOARD 11 HOLIDAY DINNER DINNER 11 HOLIDAY BOARD COMMUNITY (Above, l-r)) Fayth Bryant Fayth , Santa(Above, l-r)) holding Demetrious Scott, Isaiah Pineda and Elijah Pineda. Martello Owner(Below) with Tony Santa. Surf’s up, and in town. Santa’s Children snapped pictures with the magical man himself Dec. 21 at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. Each kid who attended also received a free toy. Community Board 11 held its Annual Restaurant Holiday Dinner at Fratelli’s on Thursday, Dec. It was 19. time of well wishes, remembrance of 2013 moments and honoring of the 49th Precinct their for con- tinued service the community. to Among those who enjoyed the dinner party were John Squitieri, Eli Rodriguez, Messina, Assemblyman Tom Mark Gjonaj, Joe McManus, CB 11 chairman Anthony Vitaliano, Inspector Johnson, “Andy” Lorenzo Councilman-elect Bharati Ritchie Torres, Kemraj, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Bridget McBrien, Katrina Asante and many board members.
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(Above) Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj fl anked by Violeta on Vataj the left and Robertawife his Assemblyman(Above) and Mark Gjonaj fl GJONAJ’SCOMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENT Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Virgiz Ibanez and Oshrie Zak, Sepulveda’s legal counsel.
munity Board 11 Vitaliano. Chairman Tony (Left, l-r) Four-Nine Commanding Offi cer Andy Johnson, C.O. James Four-Nine McGeown, and Com- Commanding(Left, Four-Nine l-r) Offi his chief-of-staff Sonny on Vataj the right. Thousands of community residents attended the event. Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj hosted a Christmas party at the Lighthouse on City Island Dec. Monday, 23. BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 22 Hospital volunteer enjoy the party. party. enjoythe volunteer Hospital aCalvary and )Efraim Vasquez (Right oldies. golden singing DiNapoli, byGene aperformance and volunteers, and staff cheer. eventishosted Holiday The needed much facility,forsome palliative-care inthe haveloved-ones who families, together fea celebration festive The 18. Wednesday, on Dec. Party Holiday Noel Cafe 38th-annual its held Park inMorris Hospital Calvary (Below) Maria Bayon and family share amoment. share family and Bayon (Below) Maria (Above) The NYPD Emerald Society Bagpipers march into the party. into party. march the Bagpipers Society Emerald (Above) NYPD The
38TH ANNUAL CAFE NOEL AT HOSTED BY BRONX RESTAURANT & TAVRENS ASSOCIATION Photo sby Alexander Belisle Alexander sby Photo Santa working the room and sending best wishes to patients. to patients. wishes best sending and room the working Santa turing Santa Claus and the NYPD Emerald Society Bagpipers performing brought brought performing Bagpipers Society Emerald NYPD the and Claus Santa turing every year by The Bronx Restaurant & Taverns Association. The event included eventincluded The &Taverns Association. Restaurant Bronx byThe year every 23 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 Photos by Patricio Robayo Patricio by Photos
WATERBURY LASALLE TREE LIGHTING WATERBURY NEB SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR HONORED DIRECTOR CENTER SENIOR NEB (Above( visited Vacca the recently center and and met (right) her with Sylvia family. (Above) Santa(Above) Claus arrives. After(Below) the tree was lit, people stayed celebrate to with Santa and neighbors. Council Member Jimmy presented Vacca Cozzolino-Ponce Sylvia with a City Council Citation in recog- nition of all her great work as Director of the Northeast Bronx Senior Center. The Waterbury LaSalle Community Association held its annual Christmas tree lighting and visit from Santa at Schneider-Sampson Park Dec. on Sunday, 8. Santa Claus came in on a horse-drawn sled, and after the tree lighting, kids meet got to Saint Nick. Carolers from the Primavera Italian Language 14 choir liftedProgram the and spirts the P.S. of attendees. PRIMAVERA ITALIAN PROGRAM EVENTS PROGRAM ITALIAN PRIMAVERA (Right) The(Right) Primavera (Below) The(Below) Primavera Italian Language program spreadChristmas cheer during the annual Wa- ing funding for sources. The Primavera program is look- of their efforts during the year. received a Christmas gift all for the party child Every a reality. gram worked together to make parents of children in the pro- Loretta Zaino MacKnight and urday, Dec. 21.urday, Program leader dict’s in Throggs Neck on Sat- on Neck Throggs in dict’s a Christmas party at St. Bene- Italian Language Program held The banner was created free of charge Dorothy by Poggi. The Primavera Italian program held up its banner Day Parade at this year’s Veterans in November. Photos courtesy of Primavera Italian Program Language dad.” They the wrote lyrics.dad.” Bells” in Italian. They also sang“Jingle Dec. 8. The group sang the Italian Christmas song “Boun Natale” in Italian the to tune Navi- of “Feliz terbury LaSalle Christmas tree lighting and visit from Santa at Schneider Sampson Park on Sunday, of young Italian-language learners continually givesback its to community Throughout the Primavera Italian the year, Language Program participated in many events. The group BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 24 gives blood at the event. the at blood gives she as needles bythe daunted ie oSpleao udy e.2. 22. Sunday, on Dec. given to Sepulveda was donation The season. holiday the during to parents for distribution Luis Sepulveda Assemblyman oftoys for pieces over100 collected Academy Dance Temple Bharati the Hindu and Mandir Vishnu The blood drive. schools’s the 9for Dec. Monday, rium at Lehman High School on Donators packed the audito- gifts. holiday Move. the on Youth organization the Leaders from students college and school ofhigh help the with children 100 gavetoys awayto over Klein Senator event, At the 18. Dec. Houses Neck Throggs the at Claus Santa from avisit and treats Christmas featuring celebration aholiday hosted Klein Jeff State Senator HIGH SCHOOL HIGH BLOOD DRIVE (Right) Niya Capote is un- (Above, l-r) Deshaw Kryshaun , Tianna Colon and Janela Simms Davifan Simpson hold up their their up hold Simpson Davifan Simms Janela and Colon ,Tianna Kryshaun l-r)(Above, Deshaw LEHMAN TEMPLE, DANCE ACADEMY TOY DRIVE Photo by Walter Pofeldt Pofeldt Walter by Photo Photo by Walter Pofeldt Photo by Walter Pofeldt Walter by Photo Pofeldt Walter by Photo SENATOR KLEIN’S TOY GIVEAWAY Photo by Bharati Dance Academy Dance Bharati by Photo evd n hr a pca ii ySnaCas Claus. bySanta visit aspecial was there and served, were snacks and refreshments carols, holiday performed Education forSpecial YorkNew Institute P.S. and Palsy Cerebral United at 76. The bystudents donated and crafted graciously was tree for the ornaments 19. Hand-made Avenue Dec. Thursday, on Westervelt and North Parkway Pelham event on the Vacca Jimmy held Councilman and Gjonaj, Mark Assemblyman Benedetto, Michael Assemblyman Klein, Jeff House.” Senator “Christmas Stillwell well-known Avenue, the and way, Gardens, Pelham near offiElected Park- ofPelham Tree eastern-end the at aChristmas to lighting hold together cials came sa Gibson and Marcos Crespo. Crespo. Marcos and Gibson sa and assemblymembers Vanes- Diazman LuisSepulveda, Sr., room (l-r) Jr. Diaz Ruben waiving Shown Diaz President Sr.Diaz Borough and Jr., Ruben bySenator thrown party Assembly- holiday tro’s annual forthe into Meas- crowded 500 About fl the Here, Sensations. Spellman. at performs corps ag Gospel ofthe moderator Bello, director, Mila and band Alfano, ofJoseph supervision the under sented pre- was ofmusic variety awonderful and off, paid practice and ofpreparation Months Corps. Flag Step Team, Twirlers, and Sensations, Team, Dance Gospel Band, Concert Spellman bythe entertained was audience The Concert. Christmas Tuesday, on annual intheir 17 season thisholiday spirit Dec. mas Christ- their displayed School High Spellman Cardinal at snow, students byalittle alldeterred at Not CARDINAL SPELLMAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHRISTMAS SPELLMAN CARDINAL (Above) Gjonaj speaks at the tree lighting with Santa and with some of the children around him. him. around children ofthe some with and Santa with lighting tree the at (Above) speaks Gjonaj Photo by George Carva George by Photo ELECTED OFFICIALS HOST HOLIDAY HOST ELECTED OFFICIALS FUN DIAZ’S ANNUAL HOLIDAYDIAZ’S PARTY Photo courtesy of Cardinal Spellman High School High Spellman Cardinal of courtesy Photo Photo by Walter Pofeldt 25 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 In spring 2013, a Bronx Continued Page 26 on cherished or horse “Rusty,” lives there who “Bronco,” — remains unclear as a troubled year the for site comes to an end. Supreme Court judge or- owners,dered the stable’s Buster Marango and M.O.L the to put Realty, property after auction for up the own- ers $20,000 fell over behind November in in tax payments. That auc- held was tion theat Bronx County Court- thehouse, owner but new STABLES Meanwhile, the Bor- Pelham once Parkway’s ‘RUSTY’S’ TROUBLED TROUBLED ‘RUSTY’S’ lion loan and $500,000 cash cash $500,000 and loan lion grant toward construction. on ough President and outgo- ing Bloomberg borough Mayor con- a stance to tinue jobs the to tout project as bringing plagued Blasio’s with unemploy- Mayor de incoming with ment, Bill the in up still relocation the air. beloved horse stable’s fate horsebeloved stable’s —as well as the fate of the
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December. in vote Council ing to City a pivotal up public review process lead- had to endure an arduous dorsement, the project still From Page 1 Protestors who demand that the city remove a sidewalk on Pelham Parkway South BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 26 money from non-profi money from for stealing prison federal sentenced to fi was Seabrook Larry cilman for mayor, Coun- ex-City and the Republican ballot line on Smith Malcolm Senator scheme to put state Queens a in charges receiving bribe federal to guilty pleaded Jay Savino Boss Party lican Repub- Bronx while taking, bribe with ment charged indict- federal up under wound Stevenson Eric man Castro. Nelson disgraced ex-Assemblyman to fi razor-thin margin in a race won by Rivera, a Gustavo for Senator state mer staffer members. Council City fi essa Gibson were elected Van- mer Assemblywoman to for- and Cohen Andrew res, reelected, while Richie Tor- Jr. Diaz ben handily was jail. to off headed another while in criminally hot water, themselves found Party can Republi- Bronx ofthe head the and oneelected while bents beat back challenges, offi to elected were new faces some front, O Reporter. Times Bronx for an interview with the fused repeated requests to work with them, and re- pony rides. with market the area into a farmer’s work with Marengo to turn to hoping and May in ends tending to the site on week- stable, the restore to tried into disarray. in recent years the site fell way Riding Academy. But dubbed 1980’s, the in academy horse Cy’s athriving was property Pelham onhold. The sale putto the Park- gotajudge Marengo after stopped temporarily was delegation committee in borough’sfor the council big loser THE be could nick, Councilman Dan Garod- money on Manhattan his Boss Carl Heastie, DemocraticBronx Party who has as next Council Speaker. vote marginwill to be voted Mark-ViveritoMelissa hold in Harlem Councilwoman on Bronx/East South whether to her 8is vote Jan. Council City eight- ll the seats of term-limited ofterm-limited seats the ll From Page 25 n the Bronx political political Bronx n the BOROUGH POLITICS Morrisania Assembly- afor- Pichardo, Victor Ru- President Borough But Marengo has refused refused has But Marengo ofneighbors A group Still to be determined by by determined be to Still ll the west Bronx seat of seat Bronx west the ll in years ve c, incum- ce, ts. to Queens after staunch after to Queens move to plan a of out backed reportedly had league The fans. ofsoccer which full is Bronx, toconsider the team letter a penned President ough to MLSway. Express- urging Deegan Major the and Street 153rd E. tween be- Stadium (MLS) Soccer the aMajor League ble build to ta- onthe aproposal —had New Yorkby the Yankees partly Abu Dhabi and Sheik by an mostly owned sortium York Football Club —a con-December that the New to keep them intact. new developerhave would any that marks,” meaning land- lobby “interior the as 13 historic murals inside the designated Commission Landmarks city’s the when December, in late one win offi But post cess. pro- appeal an under mains which re- sale, the oppose Community Board both Jr. local Diaz the ben and nearby. by relocating cut costs to wants day basis, goes tomajority of the elsewhere building unusedService, that claiming the oncourse Melrose. in a day-by-the offi of sale the tracking for fast brass postal blasted gress ofCon- members four and senators state six persons, New York Assembly State ten members, Council City ofnine acoalition Service, Postal for the of facilities president vice the 1to April tering. shut- from Street 149th E. and Concourse on Grand Offi Post General iconic lied in 2013 to keep Bronx’s offi elected and jected. GardensPelham were re- different applications in fi while slow zones, the netted Square Westchester and Parkchester Norwood, from limit speed the reduce 30 Slow Zones, which so-called mph for city the to applied wide to 20 mph. jobs if Melissa wins. Melissa if jobs chairmanships and other Continued on 27 Page Continued This summer, the Bor- summer, the This early in leaked Reports Ru- President Borough The United States Postal written ajoint letter In groups labor Residents, borough- Neighborhoods GENERAL POST NEW SOCCER OFFICE WOES ce on the Grand Con- Grand onthe ce SLOW DOWN! STADIUM? ce fans got cas ral- cials ve ve ce Bronco, the horse formerly known as Rusty, still resides at a hotly debated Pelham Parkway stable. stable. Parkway Pelham debated a hotly at resides still Rusty, as known formerly horse the Bronco, A LOOK BACK! BACK! 2013 Photo by Patricio Robayo 27 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 The Pelham Grand
2013 2013 t entity, em- t entity, A LOOK BACK! BACK! A LOOK A LOOK nally getting a ore appears to be The legal battle the to object islanders Many Continued Page 28 on CITY ISLANDCITY BRIDGE Montefi the of many consolidating and Westchester’s Bronx’s medical options into one non-profi large ploying about 18,000 people but also exerting serious pressures on the market for health care not only now in the Bronx, throughout but region. the erupted recently the over years 15 Bridge, Island City to likely is making, the in the with year this settled be fi islanders the through hearing public Uniform Land Use Review The process. Procedure ULURP an- will with deal cillary matters related to the reconstruction of a new bridge to replace the over bridge. current century-old the modernist cable-stayed ore facility, cials this say With the new Afford- new the With Others questioned the the questioned Others Meanwhile, some with able Care Act’s individual mandate in now effect, at Albert Einstein College, wisdom of closing a full-ser- vice hospital College, when the near-est hospital a little a over Einstein Hospital Weiler away, mile Albert at Montefi a also with patients has reportedly assignments.” “hallway State Nurses York As-New offi sociation overcrowding that means has forced inpatient beds of because hallways into lack of rooms privacy, for canwhich be important certainwhen medical pro- cedures are performed. medical knowledge in the community expressed con- cerns the about freestand- ing Emergency Department concept being untested be- State. infore York New not. Disgruntled Montefi nursesore Disgruntled Montefi nd rst rst ght af- ght ore Medical ghting against against ghting led to a lawsuit re- led after deadline. ore. They were also also were They ore. MEDICAL CENTER PELHAM PARKWAY PELHAM The of the news sale And in September, as as September, in And wasThe Year New On the bright in side, They fi They The city’s $36The city’s million Some locals are gear- are locals Some theght re- for concrete’s RECONSTRUCTION Some did get jobs, some did where WSMCwhere was located. that could be from far away concerned jobs news about Montefi (or not getting)(or jobs new at concerned about getting walk them. over were decades, there ing nary plans to build a side- work- been had whom of been destroyed by prelimi- by destroyed been staffersious WSMC, some at North, would which have January many of the anx- trees on Pelham Parkway Parkway Pelham on trees tory” care center. came in Dec. 2012, by but up with toup preserve a way and “ambula- outpatient nounced that had it come Montefi of by Department Emergency protect trees, the DDC an- the purchase of its assets freestanding a into facility vation Alliance rallying to Alliance to rallying vation Square Medical and Center, turned which Center, the Pelham Parkway Preser- the closure of Westchester a result of Members of the greeted with concerns about ham Parkway South, main eastbound road of Pel- ing 200 trees new along the Construction began plant- began Construction Department of Design and and Design of Department moval. the crews for city work May, to fi to Locals vowed to continue continue to vowed Locals it was fi April after a judge said that lawsuit waslawsuit dismissed in South. themove sidewalk, that but walk on PelhamParkway an alleged dangerous side- nity Board spent the 11 fi fi 2013 of half cal activists and Commu- phase this though year, lo- Parkway entered its second plan to improve Pelham WESTCHESTER SQUARE cerns” with the project. the with cerns” thathe had “serious con- time around, and fi may be said Blasio, who recently an ally in Mayor-elect Bill Bill They want a better deal this Mayor-elect in ally an dium was built in 2009. before the Yankee new Sta- took place in the months months the in place took community opposition. community ing another for up fi ter the bruising battle that From Page 26 Page From BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 28 ministration. sign from de- onthe the ofheart a change de Blasio in hope best may have their ad- bridge asmaller wanting ULURP. the through place taking be dicate that the matter will action this fall seems legal of Resolution bridge. to in- over 150 feet on tall the new atower see will that design From Page 27 Center Ice National Kingsbridge the to be Soon Many of the islanders PELHAM GRAND GRAND PELHAM cant, Assemblyman Mi- Assemblyman cant, “Pelham Grand.” scuttled plan calledthe through,the building have fallen assisted living plans for most Bay? Pelham in South Parkway Pelham recentlyhospital building at 1870 what to do withbouncing the from idea former to idea: a being kickedball around, As the building sits va- planned different Two It is sort of like a soccer A LOOK BACK! 2013 land Avenue, sending both Avenue, both land sending Schofi of corner for the facility sociation has been fi been has sociation a proposed assisted liv tion. sisting veterans at the loca- of somelooking into the sort possibility have been advocates ans of facility veter- and Benedetto chael as- BRAWL ON CITY IS- CITY ON BRAWL The City Island Civic As- Island City The ASSISTED LIVING eld Street and City Is- City and eldStreet LAND ghting ing than that of a typical build- ofa typical that than with much greater density zoning normally allows, a larger building the than a zoning variance seeking is group the cause to be- concerned are buildlanders in the Bronx. Many is- Society, notbased pital is Hos- Italian facility, the the case. plead their to of Standards and Appeals Board the to members tion associa- and attorney their The group pushing for pushing group The theless in a fl never- is waterfront, on the facility, which notsit would remediation. The proposed likely needs environmental that the soil at the location fi drawing board. Documents that the IHS go back to the through. falls theif assisted living plan projects for other used be variance is granted, it can the Once island. onthe ing show BSA the before led The BSA twice requested requested twice BSA The ac- zone, ood pened. County, but it never hap- Westchester in Aged, the Homefor Italian cility, the fa- asimilar proposed IHS The notapostponement. is there if January due in are plans those facility, and for the plans the designing re- in try athird IHS the maps. to cording The BSA has granted granted has BSA The 29 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 ELDER CARE free.nd for Instead of xed income, the visit • Find free. for it People • For more onFor on living local public golf course only charges each players time play. they many services for pay each very could they that month fi well paying a monthly subscrip- tion cost, visit the local li- brary and read the maga- zines there free. for If the local library does not have periodical, favorite your the could content very well be available free for online. a fi AARP at www.aarp.org. xed • Prioritize Prioritize • spending may seem.may From here you can determine just how can you much spend each month. habits. 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In fact, according to a study the by Admin- Offi istrative fi bankruptcy Courts, increased percent 118 by in states the where price home index decreased. fi of ful fi a on living be a helpful of ensur- way ing their future does not in- volve fi fi a on Living defi a is guaran- no offers certainly tee that provide bankruptcy can be does it but avoided, l- nancial nancial nancially. nancially. 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How How gym. a joining about ally and have be grateful. 2014, I’mfor no, not talking time and see re- you what it worst then us take some some take us then worst it member, some people havemember, out weight the weight bad.out And re- Its seems the good always were a lot of greatwere a lot times. 2013, then but again there were some bad times in with the bad, sure there there sure bad, the with over, I try to takeover, the good and to couldn’t be it for wait of us think 2013 was terrible terrible was 2013 think us of goals for the New Year. Lotsgoals the for Year. New and we think about our back on the previous year New Years to Years all.New ning look we Year of a New tain more. one, and much be in one, start one, main- Specifi thing about rock bands. bands. rock about thing bands; that is to say every- say to is that bands; a more laser-like vision of of vision laser-like more a Bronx” is morphing into into morphing is Bronx” strong opinion. and bands with of a side the focushas been on bars twists and turns mostly but tencethere been have many yearsthis of columns exis- BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 36 works are often confused confused often works are Junior’s Hall Place. 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Washington near also worked (167th Street Street) Fifth side south from of onthe office at his had Roadand of Boston 64 west house first the in Place William side south ofSpring at the lawyer, the resided Ernest, Avenue. ofCollege west house sixth the in Street) (143rd Street Garden of side er residingfred, is listed as an engrav- Avenue. brother, Al- His ofUnion west house first onStreet (168th Street) in the the side south of6th onthe ing northlistedRoad. H. as AvenueForest Boston and B. an junior between Street) (now 166th engraver is alsosouth side of Georgean Street engraver liv- Hallfrom living (senior) on this the family. is listed H. B. as An engraving by Henry Bryan Hall, Sr. of George Washington at age 30 at his home in Mount Vernon. inMount hishome at 30 age Sr.at Washington Hall, ofGeorge Bryan byHenry engraving An home on April 25, 1884. He 1884. 25, home onApril passed he and engravers Hall the away of famous most the was at his Bronx changed. been of course, have, names old street the of Many 76. at age monia Henry Bryan Hall Sr. Hall Bryan Henry after an illness of several ofseveral illness an after poisoning blood from died American Revolution. He portant participants in the im- for engraving noted especially was and family the Putnam publishing had been associated with REPRINTED FROM1/14/2010 in the Bronx. here right probably created was it that remember seum, ormu- gallery art an one in but you across should come private collections in are weeks. 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t and loss statements Libraries are sacred institutions sacred are Libraries In 2007, the the city sold And we have witnessed witnessed have we And We have seen some of of some seen have We Public hospitals and and hospitals Public and create the oxymoronic two-thirds the new library library new the two-thirds plan is to shrink by at least least at by shrink to is plan in high school. The new merous hours as a teenager a place I spent where nu- nell Library on 53rd Library Street, on nell and the unemployed. Midtown Manhattan Don- resources the for elderly system and a shrinking of spiraling down education fast-growing inequality, a inequality, fast-growing our city is experiencing ies, a horrible idea when when idea horrible a ies, years to downsize librar- downsize to years the plans the past over six like Greenwich Village. well as tony neighborhoods neighborhoods tony as well of Brooklyn underserved as the city -- with large areas areas large with -- city the closing hospitals around the deleterious effects of ties are sold. centers these when proper- ished the by city to revenue and should be not dimin- profi should not be judged by by judged be not should based institutions that libraries are community- are libraries BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 40 41 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 the Serving for over 50 years community 10. 10. of YMCA the Join mak- to comes it When The Bronx Jewish Com- for inspirational for reading after you’ve achieved your goal!” There’s Greater York!: New City one place in York New everywhere activity rein- forces one’s commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsi- [Startingbility. on Dec. 26, the Bronx Y will be waiv- make to fee joiner’s the ing the more Y even affordable Bronxfor families!] Learn www.ymcanyc.org/ at more bronx. ing more and keeping Year’s New learn resolutions, the Bronx Y To strength is there believes numbers. in to get involved how about visitand the give back at Y, Bronx Y. will be able to truly enjoy enjoy truly things. wonderful to complish able There are families now who be will this season holiday to due neigh- their of caring the bors.” munity Council runs a or- in bank food year-round der to assist those in need in Ha- our neighborhood. 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If your resolution involves fi Bronx Jewish Community Council issued “To- a major “thankdah Rabah”, you”, thefor community’s par- food recent the in do- ticipation De- of Friday, On drive. bank hundreds 20, cember that so non-perishable of nations Hatikva received were items food Temple by distributed be could they to the less fortunate in our community. Harry Rabbi leader, Hertz- ca- 4. 4. con- and Divide 5. doctor: your See Fifteen other indi- terest, and Instagram. “So- eas- making it is media cial ier and more fun than ever before to prog- track one’s ex- others,” engage and ress Benson. plains quer: “Resolutions that lifestyle major involve changes can sometimes explains daunting,” seem Benson. “Make those com- intimidat- less mitments them ‘chunking’ by ing into up them dividing and managable, more smaller, or incremental short-term goals.” health- any making Before sure be resolutions related to discuss lifestyle your and wellness goals with your “Somedoctor. people make unreal- but well-intentioned istic and ill-informed even the names, addresses addresses names, the and other personal in- formation of hundreds of victims and create identifi counterfeit driver documents, tion fraudulent and licenses names the in cards bank of those customers. The counterfeit picture ID would contain a pho- tograph of a so called an individual “runner”, would bewho driven to a with branch bank a forged withdrawal slip funds withdraw to from In account. victim’s a cases counterfeit some checks would be drawn on the account or funds would be transferred to other accounts, or funds bewould withdrawn via Investigators ATM. an uncovered thousands of such transactions dating 2009 as which back far as totaling in losses resulted for $1,500,000 than more and Morgan/Chase, TD J.P. from more hundreds of thousands dollars of this America, of Bank Bank, of Citibank. and part as viduals also who were indicted investigation are still awaiting trial. ce of the Bronx Dis- The rings would obtain The convictions were Under theUnder terms of the 3. 3. media: social Use 2. 2. to it keep Don’t the result of a long term investigation started by Offi the trict Attorney and later ex- U.S. the include to panded Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Service. The investi- after launched was gation Mor- J.P. with customers that complained it gan/Chase away funds had been withdrawn far from their as accounts. While Morgan/Chase investigators with working J.P. from from was discovered that cus- tomers Florida and Louisiana as to Dur- victimized. been had in- the of obtained course the ing were vestigation eavesdropping warrants further the investigation. logged also Investigators hundreds of hours of physi- these of surveillance cal other and defendants two alleged members of the two theftidentity rings. cus will sentence Fagan, of of Fagan, sentence plea agreements Judge Mar- will cus the Washington1011 Avenue, Bronx, to 6 ½ to 13 years im- prisonment and Jones, of 159 to Yonkers, Saratoga Avenue, 3 to 9 years imprisonment. 2014, and Jones on Janu- for ary 30, in 2014 Part H78. Update your friends and progress your about family using social media tools Pin- Twitter, Facebook, like yourself: Announce your fam- friends, to commitment and colleagues.ily, Similar to having a workout buddy, would- motivates nothing quite keepers resolution be with together working like a friend,family or member, “Publicly one. declar-loved resolution,ing hold- one’s accountable, yourself ing network a building and of support is a great way goals,” says to reach one’s YMCA Benson, Rose Lori VP of of Greater York New Healthy Lifestyles. in wallet, your is etc., a great to remind way your- commitment the of self you’ve made to yourself!
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Lose fi Lose Bronx YMCA New Year’s resolutions matter resolutions Year’s New YMCA Bronx Fagan on January 16, who set sentencing who for Justice Martin Marcus Martin Marcus Justice ing State Supreme Court were entered before Act- before entered were pleas Fagan by and Jones investigators. The guilty guilty The investigators. theft rings uncovered by people for both identity identity both for people ments and recruiting in making forged docu- forged making in felony. Jones assisted Jones felony. second degree, a Class D Forged Instrument in the the in Instrument Forged Criminal Possession of a a of Possession Criminal felony, and two counts of felony, Corruption, a Class B two counts of Enterprise Enterprise of counts two “Kese”, pleaded guilty“Kese”, to Markese Jones, a/k/a a Class offense. B felony Enterprise Corruption, Corruption, Enterprise guilty to one count of identity theft ring, pled million dollars. million a co-director“S”, of one more than one and a half eral banks total losses of theft rings that cost sev- for theirfor roles in identity nine years imprisonment imprisonment years nine years imprisonment and and imprisonment years terms of up to thirteen to up terms of are facing respective respective facing are 23-year-old man Yonkers old Bronxold man and a nounced that a 32-year- Robert Johnson T. an- your gym in a card locker, home, in the workplace, in in workplace, the in home, lution and displaying it at at it displaying and lution peat: Redrafting your reso- Redrafting your peat: their personal goals in 2014: tips to help people achieve achieve people help to tips to offer these ten practical made, the Bronxis Y happy for thefor night big of promises residents ready themselves themselves ready residents realize their goals. As Bronx cover theircover best and selves come day-in, day-out to dis- to day-out day-in, come a place where New Yorkers a place Yorkers New where has for over 160has over years for been YMCA of Greater New York YMCA of Greater York New January 1. Fortunately, the the Fortunately, 1. January to keep in the cold light of of light cold the in keep to on December 31, and harder resolutions are easy to make We allWe know that Year’s New Adopt betterAdopt savings habits. in an adult education class. Break that bad Enroll habit. BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 42 43 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 These problems will will problems These 2014 can be a happy COMACTA Contact By gardening and grow- I’m looking forward to In the meantime, be the from world leadership leadership world from and the reduction of our forces. armed when resolved be to begin blinders the remove we our politicians and media saddledhave us with. only but if year, new we challenges its confront with courage and intellec- honesty. tual our into tune at nycommunityaction@ gmail.com; broad- affiliated radio casts, and visit our web- site atcomactainc.com. speaking my mind and of- and mind my speaking fering and a way a solution usfor to connect through food. tried I have to not be reactionary, I have but this wish my not been entirely success- so And ful. year the for year new is the same lastas my - that connect to continue we food. through harvesting By ing food, connect we with earth. good the eating and cooking food share we By experiences that span gen- erations. our food, pure food and not ensure food we processed chemistry ex- buy we periments, When fam- our as well as health ily’s. from local sources help we peopleprovide jobs in for our own community. cook- 2014. DCAShas finished renovations to the LPCA house, center andcivic will we open plans announcing be soon an for ing classes, a pet adoption event, recycling events and manyother commu- nity-centered Check out Al Belfiore’s activities. “LPCA Center” Civic col- umn more details. for change want to see you in world. the sh fritters ne, whisked ne, BY PAUL GOLLUSCIO Finally, the reality of I dipped into my trea- my into dipped I Food started running I mind in tradition With Hello All! about write to Nothing class to realize that, when allbenefits available to those alleged poorwho the navigate to how know system are they added up, than more with up end or operate those work who small businesses. dangerous increasingly an be must dealtworld with. danger Despite the nonsensical more in is diplomatic platitudes, the planet conflictof a major than at any time War since World II. International stabil- ity is disintegrat- rapidly ing, a process largely due withdrawal America’s to this recipe if you’ve ever ever you’ve if recipe this wanted to try cooking with salt cod were afraid but to. Who a deli-would not love cious fried morseldipped in great a sauce? suredjar Preserved of Lemons and chopped up quarter lemon one (rind fi very all) and it into a halfit mayon- cup of naise and a squeeze fresh of lemon. I poured the mix- ture and into a bowl served codfi the with it and scattered cured black olivesand more lemon slices the on platter. and cleared soout we the the on put table, coffee liv- the in gathered and ing room grab for bag dis- tribution and then a game laughedof Pictionary. We like kids and all agreed this was a tradition worth keeping. movefrom Seven Fishes to wishes. Years New In my year end column last year, I proposed that we adopt at- an as chaneg” “climate titude to - as at look a way as partners as other each It adversaries. to opposed was only weeks a few be- thatfore I started writing this column, of way my this week, so I’m wish- ing all the readers of the Bronx Times Reporter and especially the Fans of Happy, Very a column this The Healthy Year. New best to all of you. cally. We’ve all all We’ve cally. sh - cheap too, but - cheapsh too, but In the Bronx, the es- the Bronx, the In pre- the that time It’s But no FeastBut of Seven perity. perity. Business of tablishment DistrictsImprovement (BIDS) has brought a re- newed opportunity for Westchester prosperity. see- already is Square this of benefits the ing East Hopefully, concept. willTremont soon Avenue see its own BID. that attitude vailing America can survive with- out a prosperous middle class to be rest. put Let’s be honest: bluntly the pre- vailing political winds catastrophic been have thefor individual, hard- working American fam- taxes, high Continued ily. pe- that those especially fami- nalize two-income lies and small businesses as havoc, wrecked have redistributionist have penalize de- which policies the middle class the for especially is supposed benefit of the It poor. middle that to moralizing cal is not easy and so I had to settle “wild for caught” andsteered clear any- of thing“farmed”. made I baked a whitefish with a sprinklepesto of bread- served I crumbs, oil olive of lot a andminutes 8 in theoven degrees. 425 at this on a platter with lemon slices I could but just as easily served it over pasta. I found a great recipe on- line “Savory for Crab- meat Stuffed Mushrooms” was success.which a huge I made Shrimp Cocktail served I which with a cocktail sauce I made from gar- my in the green cherry tomatoes wild grew that den this summer. complete be would Fishes without cod, dried salt specifi cod the at packages those seen store - plastic bags with fi dried never scary to most and simply you’ve If up. passed tried dried salt cod, this is a it give to year of time the try and the recipe I found fam- - Portuguese-style Salt times Cod and very Lemon with of Fritters and easy Olives (epicurious.com) - is really number a made I have ily friendly. them and would recommend Association The illusion that Wash- that illusion The For the first half of lo- meal this Keeping Action the method preferred by by preferred method the our leaders, civic in an attempt to win union dol- lar support their for re- election. This will merely chase more even employ- ment out of the borough, competition through both from other areas and a heightened drive towards automation. fi- be revitalize can ington must America better than sector the private nally to rest. put Every- can government big thing do has been done, and it has been an utter failure. stimulus in billion $700 dollars were wasted. The entitle- in increase 41% ments didn’t reduce pov- time It’s to allowerty. the private sector to do what doesit best, bring pros- ended being up a hoot. ver- the eveningall we stood my dining table my around waswhich filled with plat- representing ters the of sion Seven Fishes dinner to celebrate way - a us, cousins my are who the descendants of seven siblings. Since this wasn’t a traditional down din- sit myself gave I a little ner, easy things make to leeway and grazing. for suitable I made a salad of canned Italian tuna, beans, white fennel shaved and garlic with olive oil, plus a plat- whitefish with salmon smoked of ter smoked sliceslemon and capers, a of bowl the salad and some crostini For counted asthree dishes cooking. and all required close to real no fish,smoked stuck I to Acme Seafood, is which a local producer and is Costco, available at which also carries sleeves of the ter- (a tuna Italian canned rific kitchen staple). One exampleis the The Bronx in particu- Opposition to the devel- the to Opposition For many years my to increase wages. The The wages. current dispute how over increase to proven, common sense the increase to is method demand by workers for busi- more in bringing ness. Unfortunately, the opposite approach, simply passing to a law increase the minimum wage, is tional average. Baseless Baseless lar has been devastated by unemployment levels average. far that above of the na- tional economic policies aimed winningat the support of have voters uninformed contributed heavily to this. opment and utilization of natural resources in New York have continuedexpandedand the depression northern the affects that regions of our state. economic crisis that will German the hy- resemble early the in per-inflation part of the Twentieth Cen- tury. mom hosted a “cousins party” which in Christmas were she invited all the of mem- they bers when of her generation. was This all empty nesters in their 50s and 60s and they would a grabhave bag and act like this kids, arguing got who over make to a pair of socks and who time got a can of mushrooms. that was It ensure our tradition and I sent to the date” “save emails out to August able be in would everyone (instead 12/14 on attend of 12/24 I guess....). I of into take not did course account a snowstorm, so a couldn’t few make it it, but Patsy’s. I’m pretty sure it it sure pretty I’m Patsy’s. the ended being up sold of the one last aunt times themeal was my soon as there celebrated enough restaurant and in moved where with her daughter, the tradition continued. sister my in Nowadays, usuallylaw handles the cooking the for Christmas andholiday she also does been seafood. like I’ve not but waiting an for opportu- meal, this host to nity seem just doesn’t it logisti- cally possible, so I decided to create to own way my do it. JR.
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47 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 48 Middle-income, low-income low-income Middle-income, come. in- median average hood’s depending on the neighbor- housing, “affordable” for rest the have earmarked with HIV/AIDS. Offi New Yorkers and ans living veter- homeless formerly for housing for supportive aside set are units housing those of Ninety-six ments. apart- 985 its are nerstones space. new retail well as 72,000 square feet of as agenda, onthe all are center astronomy rooftop mental health clinic and a 10,000 square foot veterans a branch, anew YMCA ing: for morerose. than Mel- in Street 149th E. and avenues Brook and Bergen just by bordered patch empty an now is what in rise will that hous-square-foot megaproject 184,000 amixed-use tral,” timeplan to break in ground some- 2015 offi onschedule, ers on 1 Page From “La Cen- Mega-plans for Melrose development “This project has it all. it all. has project “This cor- project’s But the call project for the Plans cials cials cials tion center Montefi a and farm arooftop as well cility fa- YMCA-community foot plex with a 48,000 at square groundbuildings: the fi level, phases, two in Central” “La asthe YMCA. and LLC, Mgmt ELH nies, Compa- Kretchmer The life, Common Ground, Comuni- Inc., Companies Hudson Corporation, velopment De- ofdevelopers: BRP list with the project’s laundry struck is adeal until ground ervation and Development. Development. and ervation partment of Housing Pres- city’s for the De- spokesman construction begins, said a after at least until nalized apartments Jr.. Diaz Ruben will President Borough Bronx not offer,” to ment has crowed be develop- this amenities the fi will be needs special with those and able to enjoy all of •A 279-apartment build- 279-apartment •A com- 211-apartment •A out roll to hopes city The Offi for the costs Exact rst involving three cials cannot break ore diabetes preven- diabetes ore - South Bronx living. Bronx South better to aims that a group Quedamos, ofNos treasurer as who serves local Bronx aSouth Agusto, Kenny growing up in ruins,” said anew. built than abandoned be and cay wereings more likely to de- where build- plight, urban of area an as for decades known Bronx, South the of face the changing ments develop- housing sidized latestconnect. in aat www.nyc.gov/housing- seriestery by opening an accountply in the city’s housing lot- of sub-School of Science. High Bronx by the used be will that telescope a rooftop and studio, recording nity acommu- includes stage nilife by Comu- run be to clinic, plex with the mental health the basement 138-seat parking garage in a and space retail with ing “Growing up here was “La Central” is the ap- can interested Those second project’s The com- apartment 160- •A in2015. megaproject latest Bronx’s South the on to isslated begin Construction Park. Soundview overlooking site income apartments to a low- 206 bring to expected which is project, Housing Family Soundview million $46.9 onthe broke ground In 2012, the splashy 222- the 2012, In In November, offi Shop InOur Classified and Save Money cials cials Pages tional recession, we made area. the plan toscale revitalize Avenue. Brook and Street 156th onE. HUB, the of afew north blocks opened Verde Via unit complex “Even in the face ofana- face the in “Even large- ofthe part It’s all tire city.”tire en- for the future a brighter to lead and forward moving neighborhoods Bronx keep will “that astatement, in said ever seen,” Bloomberg U.S. any cityhas largest the affordable housing plan, investments in an ambitious Photo courtesy FxFowle Architects courtesy Photo 49 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 Photo by Ken Maldonado “To beat a perennial power beaten CK (3-1) in 30 years and and years 30 in the in Royals the see they if game (3-1) CK post season. they He joked have beaten Jones called the game a measur- ing type stick win. big very a is King the Christ like deal the for program,” Lods said. cult to guard Adonis. This “Last year we didn’t have a a have didn’t we year “Last Lods expects different a much since I’ve been here from a mental toughness toughness mental a from here been I’ve since standpoint.” MANHATTAN COACH STEVE MASIELLO...... PAGE 51 STEVE MASIELLO...... PAGE COACH MANHATTAN “I think it is one of the greatest wins we’ve had had we’ve wins greatest the of one is it think “I the position is something Hayes Hayes something is position the lacked a year ago. Jones said. of size,” lot “It made it diffi it have we that size the with year takes a load off of us.” a lot ve came af- “They wanted to make a state- Alkins led the Royals with Akintoye Ojo (l to. r.) and Clive Allen battle ChristAkintoye Ojo r.) (l to. the James King’s Leonard the for rebound. hold CK center Adonis Delarosa ter half Delarosa time. The trio of Jones, Adonis Ekwu and Akintoye Ojo helped center CK hold to just three points. The depth at ment,” Arbitello said of Hayes. ment,” 18 points, just fi but
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BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI CardinalHayes was in a giv- The Cardinals shared the “When we play together and and together play we “When Newkirk, Mustafa Jones of talent a lot have and “We Jones was the catalyst for “It kind of hyped everyone up fi were Cardinal The Hayes blows out Christ the King the Christ out blows Hayes ing mood with Christmas ap- Christmas with mood ing proaching. players four posting by scoring fi double in and host Christ the King a 69-48 Brooklyn/ CHSAA in beating year’s last basket- AA boy’s Class Queens in ball on Dec. 20. Hayes The Royals, the beat defending state Federation cham- pions, semifi intersectional to exploit the absenceto exploit of Christ the King point guard Andre Walker. CK coach Joe Arbitello would not Walker didcomment not on why to get Royals Hayes was able play. star Alkins Rawle his fourth foul turnovers in in the third quarter and force resulted It someone try to get CK into its offense. and easy points and a 56–31 lead fourth. the into heading share the ball and as play a team thethat’s stats how will come out all Uni- said time,” St. Joseph’s versity-bound point guard Sha- var Newkirk. will we That’s how like teams tough beat to able be Christ the King. 14 scored all Ekwu Nathan and points Hayes (6-0). for Chris Rob- inson added Jones said 11. the coaching staff had an early sea- son talk the about little of- of them bit when behind be fensive selfi to seems that of together now. right play to have we I see that I feel like I’m getting coach Hayes them,” to through Joe Lods said.“It was defi a step in the right direction to- day.” success. Cardinals the of much He was active offensively in the paint, the hit glass and fi in transition. Jones capped an 11-0 run to end the fi transition in slam one-handed at to end Hayes into the room locker into up 34-24. that took we on the team and brought us into and the locker room with of mo- a lot mentum the second half,” Jones said.
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By Bob Connolly Bob By Washingtons (3-13) 6 (3-13) Washingtons ngers. Provided those fi those Provided ngers. fi a torn shoulder capsule, on two two on capsule, shoulder torn a one, but two surgeriesone, but to repair major leaguesmajor after having not have successfully returned to the the to returned successfully have count the who number of pitchers before Opening And can you Day. He will turn 34 a couple of weeks weeks of couple a 34 turn will He past three seasons to injury. due “He has missed of the two out Why Should The Yankees Mess held Miami to 91 yards rushing. 3 grabs 41yards. for Jets defense respectively. Santonio Holmes had had Holmes Santonio respectively. had 5 catches 66 for and 40 yards yards. Nelson and Kerley each each Kerley and Nelson yards. 17 times 76 of the17 for teams 154 zero ints. Powell carried the ball yards, had but zero sacks, and sprained ankle. sprained scary Eli when limped off with a ants D had 3 sacks and 2int. was It 12-32, 156, 1 sack, 1int. The Gi- yards. Manning and Painter were ing; Hillis carried times 56 17 for 57yds. rushing and 90yds. receiv- 7-3 7-9. to end up Jenirgan had season 0-6, the Giants then went went then Giants 0-6, the season negotiations. After beginning the sonal stats to be used in contract had nothing stake at except per- The game between DC and NY like Sunday’s are always sloppy. sloppy. always are Sunday’s like BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 50 son for Bronx football. football. forson Bronx amemorable sea- this make players who helped the are Here Valentini. Mario coach longtime under achieved over- again Michael St. Brandon Harris and Mount in future ofthe quarterback Lancberg. Andy coach head fourth-year under game off won fi its and son sea- regular the in Kennedy rival its down took Kennedy Nunez. Roberto terback quar- backup and Batista Steven behind 1981 since fi time in 32 years to claim its second Day for the just ing onThanksgiv- Michael St. best squads. borough’s the as emerging Kennedy and Hayes dinal red this season with Car- tally tough and personifi and tough tally men- disciplined, tremely ex- were they Instead more. Hayes in the past were no errors that had plagued The mistakes and mental ‘AA’ CHSFL the win crown. coaching job of his career to waist by turning in the best to go didn’t opportunity dinals. He made sure that cial with this group of Car- chance to do something spe- a he had that began year Michael. St. Mount against game championship AA Class CHSFL the in came winner, game the ing includ- scores, ofthose Two and scored 15 touchdowns. in rushing with 1,292 yards was second in the CHSFL Poindexter endzone. the to way tiple onhis defenders mul- you over around orcut ning back. He could run petitive sophomore run- com- super onthe heaped praise preseason the all rst CHSFL Class AA title title AA Class CHSFL rst PLAYER OF THE YEAR: PLAYER YEAR: THE OF COACH OF THE YEAR: COACH YEAR: THE OF BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI JOSEPH BY DeWitt found its Clinton Mount rival beat Hayes painted was Bronx The O’Neil knew when the up to lived Poindexter Football Honors Football CARDINAL HAYES CARDINAL HAYES CARDINAL TIM POINDEXTER, TIM ALL-BRONX ALL-BRONX C.J. O’NEIL, rst play- rst All-Bronx ed
downs, and threw for 817 threw and downs, touch- 13 and yards for 1,088 rushed Cruz legs. and arms you his beat with he can quarterback At City. York New players in premier game. title the in alive ner drive win- the keep to catch down fourth- a12-yard, was grab biggest His 10 touchdowns. and yards for 638 passes 40 hands. Crenshaw caught good and length of his imposing receivers because of the city’s most physically ondefense. tion intercep- an and tackles 46 ilton. The senior also added Ham- over Fort win playoff including three scores in a 10 touchdowns and yards Knights. He abig-play was for back the rushed speedster The for season. the in 484 late abig role, especially in two interceptions. collected also and tackles 32 made Burgess end. defense onthe aforce also He was touchdowns. 12 and yards total 1,294 posted Burgess threat for the Mustangs. touchdowns. six and yards for 448 catches 23 made also the fourth quarter. Batista ing to hold on to the lead in ble try- pitch Hayes with afum- Herecovered attack. help stifl the fi over all was linebacker nior se- The game. title ofthe ros game. game. O’Neil’s enthusiasm for the ALL-BRONX FOOTBALL MARVIN BURGESS JR., BURGESS MARVIN The senior is one of the oneofthe is senior The one is senior 6-foot-4 The The senior back excelled adual was senior The he- onofthe was Batista CARDINAL HAYES CARDINAL CAINE CALDWELL, CARDINAL HAYES CARDINAL STEVEN BATISTA, AMIR CRENSHAW, eld for the Cardinals to to Cardinals eld for the ANTHONY CRUZ, FIRST TEAM: FIRST e Mount’s running e Mount’s running KENNEDY KENNEDY TRUMAN LB/WR QB/DB RB/DB QB/S WR scheme. the Mountaineers running blocker in imposing an was Mahaj ground. of amount capable of covering a large is and sacks four recorded an athletic linebacker. He afeared is senior The sheets. always show state up onthe nors attack. as the catalyst the Gover- touchdowns total scored 27 and offense oftotal yards He compiled 1,881 start. fast a to off gotClinton Harris bright. are future ent and showed that both his pres- and season this scene the to perienced offensive line. line. offensive perienced inex- an behind downs touch- four and yards way 515 to his pounded He offense. Mountaineer run-heavy forhorse the defense. on sacks six and tackles 52 recorded and sive onoffense explo- be to lowed Kennedy both side of the ball. He al- on force opposing an was why.big reason senior The a was Simmons and lines of sets premier one ofthe downs. 10 touch- and yards 2,060 leading for aCHSFL threw senior The Crossdale. lik injury to running back Ma- dimensional because of the fense that became veryup one big able put to number still was McHale but season, appointing with an of- tions. intercep- six grabbed and safety fi and yards he made 59 tackles MASHAWN SIMMONS, MOUNT ST. MICHAEL MOUNT MOUNT ST. MICHAEL MOUNT Mahaj’s impact doesn’t on burst sophomore The Sutton was the work- the was Sutton featured Knights The adis- had Rams The BRANDON HARRIS, ALBERT SUTTON, SUTTON, ALBERT JAMES MCHALE, FORDHAM PREP FORDHAM ARTON MAHAJ, ARTON KENNEDY CLINTON CLINTON DL/OL TE/LB RB/L QB QB At scores. ve his players at practice this season. thisseason. practice at his players of year, one ofthe with coach talks football Bronx named was who O’Neil, C.J. coach Hayes Cardinal Mount St. Michael High School in the Bronx New York, on Thursday November 28, 2013. 2013. 28, November Thursday York, on New Bronx inthe School High Michael St. Mount at School, High Michael St. Mount and Hayes Cardinal between “AA” Game CHSAA the Championship during wayto on touchdown Year, defender ofthe Player Poindexter, Mount All-Bronx Timothy outruns linebacker. perb and hard-hitting asu- also is senior The the season went on. season the as him around of those level the play raised His win over Port Richmond. tackles, including 17 in a fi force in the middle of the adynamic and defense Governors the of leader 58 made Worrell eld. HONORABLE MENTION: The senior was the the was senior The XAVIER WORRELL, Shawn Antoine,Shawn Cardinal HayesCardinal CLINTON CLINTON LB LB Cardinal Spellman Cardinal Mount St. Michael Michael St. Mount Tyrrell Halliman, Marcus Johnson, Asante Anthony, Samuel Appiah, Cardinal HayesCardinal Charlie Garcia, Jake Margolis Jake Mott Haven Mott Juan Cruz, Juan Riverdale Kennedy Kennedy Lehman WR/DB OL/DL OL/DL RB/LB RB/LB QB DB Walter Washington, Walter Mount St. Michael Michael St. Mount Michael St. Mount Demetrius Wade, Kasim Thomas, Cardinal Hayes Cardinal Ryan Sullivan, Fordham Prep Prep Fordham Fordham Prep Fordham Photo by Joseph Staszewski Joseph by Photo Andrew Sisti, McCoy Scott, McCoy Jack Upton, Jack Fieldston Kennedy Kennedy QB/DB OL/DL RB/LB RB/LB WR LB K Robert Cole Robert 51 BRONX TIMES REPORTER Jan. 3-9, 2014 rst rst ndsa Photo by Schnibbe “The time out ices you,” you,” ices out time “The Resiliency has been the in through “Pushing Late in the second half half second the in Late know the game is on the the on Masiello is said. tough “It’s to to standbe able there and game the you Basically three. make know line.” Manhattan something fi allshowed season. Masiello just group this said with done even to get it way the serious obstacles in put front of them against Buf- falo. second half for overtime for winof grit, a lot just shows of toughness,a lot of a lot heart on this team,” Brown said points for Manhattan. Mo- Manhattan. for points hamm Alwahaidy ledBuf- and points 20 with (4-4) falo McCreaJavon tallied 18 points and rebounds. 11 it appeared Manhattan wouldn’t be leaving Brook- lyn with Buffalo, a victory. iswhich coached former by He Hurley, Bobby star Duke led 76-71 with 33 seconds to Manhattan but go, big got a George from play 3-pointer. 3-point a on Beamon and (22 points) Shane Richards was later fouled proceeded to sink all three score the tie to throws free 77-77 theat at end of regula- call- Buffalo with even tion ing time after out the fi ve min- rst rst rejection rst half afterrst Brown, who scored who Brown, The win taught Masiello Rhamel huge a am “I fi Brown’s 10 added Pankey Ashton said. said. eight points and grabbed six rebounds, stand made it up and earned Manhattan (9¬–2) its sixth straight vic- The Jasperstory. are off to their beststart in 12 sea- sons. plenty about his club while al- he what reinforcing ready knew about Brown, who played just fi fi the in utes picking two up fouls. He called him a game changer bestand one of the nation’s big men. Brown fan, and I hope you [reporters] can get on the Masiello me,” with fan club said. “I’ll guys in send you stuffsome Christmas over high if want to join.” you jumped was seconds closing the in He one of a highlight reel na- ture. the an air away to swat dunk attempt attempted by Jared Oldham follow- ing the Williams’ basket. thenBrown rejected away Freelovea Joshua layup with 9.5 seconds left. Stores made free 1-of-2 points) (10 throws, Shannon but Ev- ans jumperthe at buzzer was no good. -
ve-point defi nal seconds of Gritty Manhattan College College Manhattan Gritty rst half leaving for the “I think it is one of the the of one is it think “I Rhamel Brown wasn’t wasn’t Brown Rhamel He said loose he let and “There is no more think- The Jaspers Mi- saw outlasts Buffalo in overtime overtime in Buffalo outlasts BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Manhattans Rhamel Brown came up big with one of his 2 blocks with seconds left in the game. cit in the fi the in cit over- force to regulation taking 83-81 an before time lead on a Richard Williams’ to left seconds 18 with from hoop here inplay the extra session. been had we’ve I’ve wins greatest since a mental toughness stand- Manhat- third-year point,” tan coach Steve Masiello with plenty of adversity letting after a win get away with all his Manhattan College up team fought basketball had came through. adversity and of chances defen- more took sively two blocked shots late in plenty overtime seal a 84-81 vic- tory over Buffalo that came with at the Barclays Center’s Brooklyn Hoops Holiday invitational on Dec 21. The Jaspers are off totheir best start in 12 seasons. Brown said ofing it,” about the blocks. “Instincts take the at end of a game.” over chaelAlvarado and Dono- van Kates ejected early in fi the altercation an during bench between RaShawn Stores and Deyshonee They Much. overcame a fi Photo by Schnibbe nish shots more in ed on a Temple team team Temple a on ed Giving up Shumpert I can see and Felton “I know I can do better,” bet- get didn’t Things Dingle“It meant a lot,” “Not playing last a lot Dingle knows he can’t be that he can light up. it mis- a AND Peace is too World is much defensive talent to up. give Shumpert Peace alone. GivingWorld away take. The “experts” are a having he’s that saying that’s not so. but bad year, The suits are bouncing him around—he’s a defensive expert, a 2 guard, he’s he’s a PG, a small forward, he’s know Do you not a leader. he canwhat- do all of those things Dingle said. earn to beginning than ter the trust of your coach and of front in well performing your hometown fans. said. “I think well I played the last of games couple off the bench. I was just happy hardto work and get the op- portunity.” the paint over taller defend- taller over paint the ers. he said. “I stayed in school school in year was really humbling,” stayed “I said. he I didn’t summer. the whole I come back York. to New for I worked just worked. now.” right satisfi that is 5-5 overall. He wants ferocious more a become to rebounder and improve on his athleticism to allow fi him to game. dence and I hope Dolan doesn’t bite But for those for But same rea- Yes, he would be a riskyYes, “Dingle great played to- always didn’t Dingle Kyle Lowry-Kyle Shumpert foot tall and hasn’t shown shown hasn’t and 6 only is Lowry apple. this tall foot sons, he is likely to be quite quite be to tremen- likely is he a sons, be ser- affordable, a and if he can being to to back it make out again, could pitcher viceable turn dously good investment.” fact that it happened twice, proposition, and given the twice, nature happened of his injury and the it that fact perhaps doomed to fail. which is pitch a no-hitter iswhich pitch for Mets. the Temple’s Bronx native Daniel Dingle goes up for basketDingle played for St. Raymonds in the Bronx againts LIU, son. Dingle is averaging 6.7 6.7 averaging is Dingle son. points per game and play- ing 20 minutes a contest. He scored a career-high 13 points against Texas South- ern. guard Temple Willday,” Cummings said. “He is do- to him need we things ing passer. good the pass rebound, like is do he and ball aggressive.” played just He confi that have struggled He comfortably. as a freshman. Dingle had he just come off of leading St. said Raymond to the CHSAA he Class AA title city and was one of the faces York of New Temple When he basketball. City to got had to learn to be how a role againplayer after being so comfortable as a team’s with Not happy star. where stoodhe Dingle stayed at school in his Philadelphia on over work to summer the
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Former St. Raymond star Dingle Dingle star Raymond St. Former Pipe Dreams: Kyle Lowry- Shumpert Lowry- Kyle Dreams: Pipe string of good ones this sea- formance was another in in another was formance the Blackbirds. The per- blocks in a 101–65 rout of of rout 101–65 a in blocks added four assists and three his family and friends. He ond half. Dingle fi of front in 3-pointers two shooting club in the sec- the in club shooting including points, 12 with in the act with his hot hot his with act the in park and eventually joined joined eventually and park to play like he was in the the in was it happen.” he like play to well instead of just letting the want to play city you “When come back you to the issue,” Dinglethe issue,” said. ball. time an up air and put even didn’t have a point at half- a pointdidn’t at have hoped. The 6-foot-7 guard crowd wasn’t what he has has he what wasn’t crowd in front of his hometown Dec. 21. 21. Dec. at the Barclays Center on on Center Barclays the at on Long Island University University Island Long on season when the Owls took took Owls the when season for just thefor second time this that he would be starting starting be would he that in a loss to Texas Southern performance off the bench sophomore, after a strong phy informedphy Dingle, a and thriving. and slow start before settling in mond standout got off to a native andnative former St. Ray- versity so far. Theversity so Bronx far. of his career at Temple Uni- York City was a microcosm microcosm a was City York mance in his return to New thought to be impossible, impossible, be to thought even did something once once something did even highest career WAR. He He WAR. career highest lowest ERAlowest and WHIP, the winning percentage, the best portfolio: the highest highest the portfolio: best the board, Santana has the So why not Santana?So why stillpitchers there out on s e l f i n s p r i n g t r a i n i n g ? and a chance him- to prove hima minor league deal have to lose by offering offering by lose to have Still, what do the Yankees Yankees the do what Still, dex fi From Page 49 Page From are your thumb and in- BRONX TIMES REPORTER jan. 3-9, 2014 52 First practiceinthecountrytobefullyaccredited bythe · Pain Management · ImagingAssisted Organ/Tumor Biopsy · InterventionalRadiology · DigitalX-RayExams · Osteoporosis Screening · Breast Biopsy · DigitalMammography · PET/CT · NuclearMedicine · Ultrasound · ComputedTomography (CT) · MagneticResonanceImaging(MRI) Marc Prager, M.D. -MedicalDirector First practiceinthecountrytobefullyaccredited bythe · Pain Management · ImagingAssisted Organ/Tumor Biopsy · InterventionalRadiology · DigitalX-RayExams · Osteoporosis Screening · Breast Biopsy · DigitalMammography · PET/CT · NuclearMedicine · Ultrasound · ComputedTomography (CT) · MagneticResonanceImaging(MRI) Marc Prager, M.D. - Medical Director $AVID ( .OBLE -$ s 'ARY 4UBMAN -$ s 2OBERT $ "ERNSTEIN -$ 0H$ Daniel Gurell, M.D. - Associate MedicalDirector s 2ALPH ,ICHTENSTEIN -$ $ANIEL 'URELL -$ s 'ARY 4UBMAN -$ s 2OBERT $ "ERNSTEIN -$ 0H$ Radiologists $AVID ( .OBLE -$ s 'ARY 4UBMAN -$ s 2OBERT $ "ERNSTEIN -$ 0H$ Daniel Gurell, M.D. - Associate MedicalDirector s 2ALPH ,ICHTENSTEIN -$ 2ICHARD $E.ISE -$ s 2ALPH ,ICHTENSTEIN -$ s $AVID ( .OBLE -$ $ANIEL 'URELL -$ s 'ARY 4UBMAN -$ s 2OBERT $ "ERNSTEIN -$ 0H$ Radiologists $ANIELª3ª'URELLª-$ 2ICHARD $E.ISE -$ s 2ALPH ,ICHTENSTEIN -$ s $AVID ( .OBLE -$ Radiologists: $AVIDª(ª.OBLEª-$ 1200 Waters Place,SuiteM108,Bronx, NY10461 1200 Waters Place,SuiteM108,Bronx, NY10461 # ##! # # "## 0H &AX 0H &AX # ###" # ªsª'ARYª4UBMANª-$ ª!SSOCIATEDª-EDICALª$IRECTORªsª2ALPHª,ICHTENSTEINª-$ &LAVIOª+AMENETZª-$ American CollegeofRadiologyinallmodalities American CollegeofRadiologyinallmodalities ªsª2OBERTª$ ª0H$ www.UDMI.net www.UDMI.net $ ª"ERNSTEINª- ª0H$