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Center Food – 600 condition. incritical Center Medical Lincoln to wastransported victim Hispanic girl from the first group. The young a16 of chest into the old year ping rip- bullet the with out rang a shot conversation, averbal After group. first group from the rear of the first secondThe group approached the investigators. told group witnesses first the tailing was girls of group second group of girls. second The bya approached was group her traveling with some friends when was girl Point community. The Hunts inthe shot being after life her for fighting was girl old year 16 A Ave. Garrison and Ave. Bryant inquiry. the handling leg. Local detectivesthe are left from a bulletsuffering wound to was victim male The ashooting. of learned authorities after launched 1264 was Ave. Randall Aninquiry FRI, NOV. 16th, 8:20 p.m. – WED, NOV. 14th, 10:50 p.m. NOV.TUES, 13th, – p.m. 5:40 NOV. 11th,SUN, – 5:10 a.m. SAT, NOV. 10th, 11:55 a.m. THURS, NOV.THURS, 15th, 11:30 a.m. SUN, NOV. 11th, 8:15 p.m. – SUN, NOV. 11th, 2:10 p.m. – 40th PCT. 41st PCT. lice officers Po- agun. discharged who a male who were for Ave. conducted was Asearch sent to the View Ave. Sound and – Lafayette cious. suspi- was death the if determines office Examiner’s Medical the if see to wait will Detectives person. old a38year of death intothe looking are investigators Police munity. com- Parkchester tothe summon 20 Metropolitan Oval. Police hiswife. tostrangle tempting were at- with charged was suspect The officers. police by responding Ave. arrested was Amale Harrod victim’s wallet. tothe inaddition acellphone with toflee able was thief The victim. the attacked and home the tered en- attacker unknown The sion. was assaulted during a home inva- thataperson intoareport looking 1447 Ave. Leland Investigators are male. old year volver re- a32-caliber found officers ing in the possessionfrom a Hispanic teenager. 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SUN, NOV.SUN, 11th, – 6:45 a.m. SUN, NOV. 11th, 4:25 a.m. – NOV. 15th,THURS, 11:10 p.m. THURS, NOV. 15th, 11:10 THURS, NOV. 15th, 5:20 a.m. MON, NOV. 12th, 3:00 a.m. – 42nd PCT. 43rd PCT. the teen’sthe hearing. vouchered as evidence pending gunwas The teen. the from volver re- a38-caliber removed officers aspolice arrested was male black of a gun.teenager was found in possession This time 166 Ave.East Grant St. and Another a 16 year old vehicle. a private by hospital to the transported was victim The leg. left tothe wound cal Center from a bullet suffering Medi- toLincoln transported was victim male The male. ablack of intoashooting arelooking tors – 1125 Ave. Grant investiga- Police team. robbery the of members ing remaind- the for underway is still search The state. inanother cated from a law enforcement lo- agency in possession of a police badge him found and asuspect arrested officers police Responding bery. arob- committed males Hispanic in the High Bridge area afterrobbery. three arrested Posing1055 Anderson Ave. A was suspect as police as officers police looked into a – 740 East Gun Hill Rd. Police are are Police Rd. – 740 Hill Gun East care. medical for Hospital Barnabas toSt. transported was woman The ear. tothe was wound second the friend once in the lower back and girl- hisformer stabbed man The indicated. authorities twice male afe- stabbing after escaped male – 176 Ave. Ablack Jerome St. and started. inquiry the cials and were summoned Police raped. being after tention by hospital at- medical seeking Hospital non offi- Leba- toBronx gone had woman black old A 50year woman. older concerning a sexually on attack an questing for byofficials is wanted man The thirties. early or twenties inhislate possibly male ablack for arelooking investigators Police arresting officers. bythe vouchered was gun which hand a22-caliber was boy the from Taken agun. with armed away area Neck Throggs inthe morning the in early officer bypolice nabbed A 15 was male Hispanic old year Ave.– Revere Ave. andHarding tims or damage. scene were unable to find any vic- SUN, NOV. 11th, 9:30 p.m. – p.m. 10:00 10th, NOV. SAT, SAT, NOV. 10th, 8:45 p.m. – SAT, NOV. 10th, 12:20 a.m. MON, NOV. 12th, 3:00 p.m. SAT, NOV. 10th, 6:10 – a.m. SAT, NOV. 10th, 3:55 a.m. 44th PCT. 47th PCT. 46th PCT. 45th PCT. ties still continuesuspects to search for three the of One lead. agood got the was arrested ing into robbery acommercial as1021 look- Police Rd. Hill Gun East authori- inquiry. the arehandling tives detec- Local leg. shotinthe been had who male ablack treated ter Cen- Medical atJacobi staff room Ave. emergency – 3203 The Mickle reported. any without injuriesdividual being in- ofthe to gaincustody were able and person upset emotionally the with tocommunicate able were with in a Police structure. officials decided to barricade themselves person unnamed the after Unit Response and Technical Assistance the from Teamtions personnel and Negotia- Hostage the from also but units own their from only not help additional requested Squad Service Emergency the from officers Police awhile. for atbay officials forcement a decidedto person keep law en- after needed were officers police 3617 Specialized Rd. Eastchester any victims. locate to unable were but incident, the into looking byofficers spotted were vehicles Damage to three were unable to locate a weapon. but asuspect arrested officers lice Ave.Baychester andStang Ave. Po- inquiry. the arehandling detectives Local leg. left tothe wound abullet from to Jacobi Center Medical suffering malewastaken Hispanic year old A32 intoashooting. are looking – 3915 Ave. Authorities Carpenter necklace. a gold with fled culprits two the gunpoint At occupant. female the surprising home the entered pair unknown The males. black two for ducted 761 237 con- was East St.Asearch asevidence. vouchered and teen the awayfrom taken gun was The pistol. a25-caliber of session inpos- found was male black old community. A19liamsbridge year Wil- inthe thistime streets Bronx of gunoff another recovered cers teen was arrestedas police offi- 215 Ave. East and – Holland St. A was found. aged property bydam- injuriesNo werereported, fired. been had bullets three least thatat indicating evidence found eral times. Arriving police officers agunsev- fired who person the for arelooking investigators – Police victim. gunatthe a stun fired culprit unknown the robbery, ently during the commission of a Appar- victim. acrime gunon stun a used who person the for looking FRI, NOV. 16th, 4:30 p.m. – – p.m. 4:30 NOV.16th, FRI, NOV.THURS, 15th, p.m. 6:25 WED, NOV. 14th, – 6:20 p.m. NOV. – TUES, 13th, p.m. 2:00 NOV. TUES, 13th, a.m. 2:00 MON, NOV. 12th, 8:25 a.m. – MON, NOV. 12th, 5:40 p.m. NOV.MON, 12th, 10:25 a.m. 43rd Pct. Squad on thisworking with detectives from the caper. The PSA #8are Housing’s from officers Police shot. been had amale where into anincident arelooking tors 1264 Randall Ave. Police investiga- gation. investi- isunder incident The tive. bya17apparently rela- year old assaulted sexually was child young The victim. acrime came been had child old year that athree learned authorities PSA #7when Housing by launched was - Aninquiry incident. the about information gathered aspolice Center Medical to Lincoln transported was male injured The chest. inthe victim male the stab to proceeded and back-door the through bus the entered suspect unknown The bus. acity aboard to scene acrime were summoned 169 Ave. Webster East and St.Police tronic equipment. elec- other and atelevision with fled pair unknown The agun. ing display- home the entered males ic Two invasion. into ahome Hispan- 320 197 East arelooking St.Police the break-in. during forearm left the on cupant oc- the slashed culprits three The community. Park Bedford in the ofanapartment occupant rob the to attempted trio unknown The males. Hispanic three for looking –3180 are Ave. Villa Authorities No reported injuries. occurred. robbery that anarmed intoareport arelooking tectives West 231 and – Broadway St. De- culprit. the for are looking Detectives Synagogue. local the of comments were on written a door comment were discovered. The bias after community Riverdale the of end north tothe called were 6015 Ave. officers Police Riverdale asevidence. vouched gun was The pistol. a9-mm with found ing be- after arrested was male black – 2121 old A20year Rd. Eastchester jewelry. of toacollection addition thousand dollars, a cellphone, in over with five fled They gunpoint. at waytheir into anapartment pushed culprits The males. panic His- armed three for searched Ave. officers Police Holland 2045 357-caliber handgun. gators were also investi- Police foreheads. to their able to recover lacerations for treated tims were a vic- civilian Six culprits. two other SUN, NOV. 11th, 2:10 p.m. – SAT, NOV. 10th, 12:35 a.m. SUN, NOV. 11th, 4:00 p.m. – WED, NOV. 14th, 10:10 – p.m. SAT, NOV. 10th, 2:45 a.m. NOV.THURS, 15th, 10:20 a.m. WED, NOV. 14th, 8:15 a.m. – THURS, NOV. 15th, 12:05 p.m. MON, NOV. 12th, 8:00 a.m. – 52nd PCT. 50th PCT. 49th PCT. Housing Transit clared under control. undercontrol. clared de- totally being fire to the prior into operation placed were lines adjacent building.Additionalhose area andhadspreadto an cockloft fire had gainedthirty firefighters to assist. The possession another brought which sounded was alarm asecond 4p.m., after of the Shortly thatrequest. out to fill and Tower 58 Ladder responded 82 asEngine for additionalhelp made was request asecond 4 p.m. before site.Shortly tothe fighters fire units bringing some sixty fire- adozen of response the included which requested was help ditional Ad- dwelling. story two the of floor second the on blaze the located eaters arriving at the dwelling Smoke- home. inaprivate afire tle raced from several stations to bat- Firefighters Ave. Gleason 1866 minutes. a few within control under declared was probably will hold. The incident to changed was situation fire The down and searches were ongoing. darkened had fire of body main thatthe 3reported Battalion p.m. 6 after Shortly dispatched. were units additional and fire, a working of potential the was there indeed arriving firefighters indicated that First dwelling. story athree of floor and Stephens Ave. on the second Ave. View Sound near velopment reported was blaze The Point section. sion to be in areport residential of a possible fire Center a munications received in the Clas- de- FireCom- Dr. Bronx The – 220Surf p.m. at6:04 trol con- under declared was fire The hospital. toalocal transported ing provided aid prior with to first be- were civilians three The searches. tion as intoopera- placed and ladderstretched crewser’s information. A hose line was started call- the confirmed and to arrive their unit first 38wasthe Engine arrival. their upon situation aserious with the firefighters would be faced that indicated Callers scene. the at arrived units fire first the before asquad and arescue, ladders, two ers sent four engines companies, FireDispatch- Alarm ceived Bronx re- being information on ity. Based facil- repair avehicle that damaged afire during injuries minor ceived re- civilians thatthree indicated 3455 Baychester Ave. Fire officials on this incident. PSA #8 Housing’s from officers lice po- with 43rdareworking the Pct. from Center. Detectives Medical atLincoln assistance medical for went and field the left male jured in- The neck. the of side left in the The basketball player was slashed maleapproached. an unknown when game abasketball playing of process inthe was victim male player. The abasketball saulted as- who man the for conducted – 2120 Ave. was Randall Asearch Center. Medical atJacobi arrived he when leg tothe wound bullet injured from a man was suffering FRI, NOV. 16th, 3:48 p.m. – MON, NOV. 12th, 5:50 p.m. SAT, NOV. 10th, 5:45 p.m. – SUN, NOV. 11th, 7:00 p.m. Fire Log Fire

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During forlike these 20 been hosting events mansion that has Victorian lovely Bronx River and was instru- was River and Bronx ofthe pion restoration ofthe cham- along-time is rano community.” the and life wild- both to vital is River nizes that a healthy Bronx recog- who truly servant lic apub- River and Bronx the of restoration ofthe porter sup- invaluable –an Serrano from Congressman José E. support continued out the with- impossible be would istration. This research Admin- Atmospheric and Oceanic National the from agrant through funded is River. This important work Bronx onthe conducting is wildlife studies that WCS oneofseveral is project “This Affairs: Public of dent presi- WCS executive vice it supports.” ecosystem the river and ofthe portance Surf Club [280 ClubSurf [280 Congressman José Ser- Said John F. Calvelli, samples as part of the study of reptiles and amphibians living in the Bronx River. 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Photo courtesy of St. Raymond TEENS HOST WINTER MINI JAM FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF SANDY HURRICANE FOR JAM MINI WINTER HOST TEENS ANNUAL YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION AT ST. RAYMOND’S HIGH SCHOOL RAYMOND’S ST. AT ANNUAL YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION

(Right) Iliana Marte haulsbags of clothes the basketball into court at the Kingsbridge Heights (Middle) Two-man crew Dariel Sepeda Two-man (Middle) and Katen Nunez prepare one full of boxes of clothes of dozens (Above left) Sorting through a bundle of donatedclothes is Jazmine Solmarie Fulgencio, Rosa and THANKSGIVING AT CICI’S THANKSGIVING AT Thanksgiving buffet. Thanksgiving of Co-op City chow down during the chain’s Gary Jackson, and Jared and Amber Brown and Michael Rogers help Celeste of CiCi’s and Nicole Angelo, Enosh Ospina, Ethan Ospina, November 22. November lasted, during Thanksgiving on Thursday, Thursday, on Thanksgiving during lasted, by hosting a free pizza buffet,while supplies to everyone recovering from Hurricane Sandy, Sandy, Hurricane from recovering everyone to welcome the to community and offer to support a special say way to thank you for the warm CiCi’s Pizza at 1776 E. Gun Hill Road provided provided Road Hill Gun E. 1776 at Pizza CiCi’s college. The alumni shared stories and memories over pizza and soda in the cafeteria. Pictured are some of the young alumni. This is the fourth year the school has held the for young event alums, with the school welcoming back classes from 2010, 2011 a 21.on Wednesday, Nov. The reunion offered the first opportunity for some St. Raymond graduates reconnect to when they are home from More recent than graduates 70 of St. Raymond’s High School Boys for returned their Alma mater to the for Alumni annual Re Young Community the epicenterthe of donation drive. Center, to beto sent Hurricane to Sandy victims. Ariely Moreno of Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge. of Moreno Ariely with an evening dance, celebrating their hard work. teens packed goods and collected money benefit to victims of Hurricane Sandy. They later got down Community Give Back venue at Kingsbridge Heights November 30 Community One Friday, Center. 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The community is in- Hatikva is lo- Temple minute than a bevy of of thedrum and kit sought audiences with connect to bevy her a with intimately more and anvoice acoustic gui- than tar. per music pure more ers minute Her rockers. roadhouse original songs of true-life stories will your pierce and tears evoking heart, laughter along the way. Cathy sharing a bill on December 9thSunday at the in place newest the Bronx original for music The Scott Place Café Sun- Showcase.day Music Scott Place Café 3602 at East in the Tremont Avenue buildingnew the at end of courtyard. the 792-1109 or e-mail Temple- vited. Admission is free. e-mail or cated 2440 at Esplanade. For more information call (718) 792-1109 [email protected] ITEM: Popped into into Popped ITEM: More them about soon; ITEM: Katie Pearlman she’s recently, More Shabbat Services will Services Shabbat set of superior rock mu- rock superior of a rehearsal and caught a set stylingssic of the one by best secrets. kept Bronx’s I’m talking the about band Rules”. “Trash here. it read is a singer-songwriter and mu- multi-instrumentalist best Island Long to known audiences her prow- for sic ess on the drums. stepped from out behind restaurant in City Island? be at 7:30be at and p.m., directly will services the following Party Chanukah best the be andwith lots of music plenty including drink, and eat to latkes and soufganiot. ITEM: Are read-you ITEM: music New ITEM: that Was Santa What do latkes, apple- latkes, do What Free Chanukah Party at Temple Hatikva Temple at Party Chanukah Free ing this in time? If so so If time? in this ing perfor- a live check out Av- “bristishmania” by mance Tremont doing their Beatlestribute East at Nicky’s Beer Garden 3392 at Friday on enue December 7th 9pm at and make sure Beer to Nicky’s check out Year’s New on Garden withEve a DJ spinning all night the long! Watch ball drop on their 120 inch two the with check projector; in be all for venue info. to seems scene forming. The heart it of neighbor- the in places hood. More on this soon as the develops. news Claus spotted the at popu- lar Sammy’s Shrimp Box sauce, music, dreidels, gelt gelt dreidels, music, sauce, com- in have drinking and mon? They are all part of the Hatikva Temple Chanu- kah Party De- Friday, set for 7:30 at cember 14 p.m. More events include ad- (USA) - Andrew Flakelar, The Boat (Australia) - Somchay Phakonkham, The Fixer (USA) - Ian Phillips, The Run- ner (Germany) - Parker Eller- Man Telegram The man, (Australia) - James Khehtie, (USA) Outside - The World ZacharyKerschberg, Tu & Eu (USA) Edward Shieh, Vole (France) Papillon Un Comme Jerome Maldhe, Walt (USA) WrigleyThom Anthony, and King (USA) - Cornelius Mur- phy. ditional screenings and the launch series a new with the Bronx Documentary Center titled “What is a Documenta- ry?” will The event consist of different types of documen- and film from makers tary video, books, interactive, mu- sic, photography, dance, oral food, technology, history, commu- educators, scholars, etc. talkingnity leader, about their projects, and their how project answers the question “What is a Documentary?” (Germany) - Sascha “Douglas” (USA) Bran- “Evolution” don Vedder, (Germany) - Georg Junger- mann, “Fais Croquer” Qnia, Yasinne (France) (Puerto“Gabi” Rico) - Zoe Up” “Heads Salicrup-Junco, (USA) - Alex Merkin, “Heart- land” (Taiwan)- Wu, Hai-Tao (Switzerland) “Kavinsky” - Daniel Schraner, “Le Tette Di Una Diciottenne” (Italy) - “Naufragos” Gennari, Luca (Spain) - Mario Rico, “No Messages” (Ireland) - Clan Mcgarrigle, “NoWhere, No One” (Australia) - Erin Col- lett, “Nowhere In Particu- lar” (Ireland,UK) - Mason Cardiff, “Pareto Principle” (USA) - Beneyam Wolde-Yo- Kopf” “Pro hannes, “Robot Rey, De Vara Zimmermann, “Q” (USA) - Felipe Man” (USA)Mark - Scalese, “Rotos” (Spain) Roberto Perez “Son Toledo, Of Man” Boxing Of (USA) - John Ambros, “Split Art “The Time” (France) - Fabrie Bracq,

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Tour- American Latin Bronx the –and pasteles quito and –co- holiday foods Rican enjoy Puerto can guests Free tickets are avail- are tickets Free For more information, information, For more Lehman is located at Registration and and Registration 35 BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com SUN, DECEMBER 16 16 DECEMBER SUN, 16 DECEMBER SUN, at located is Hill Wave to create your ownglowing, scenteddeliciously decora- tion. Free,and admission to the grounds is free until noon. ECOLOGY BUILD- ING, 10AM to 1PM FAMILY ART PROJECT— SPARKLE AND SHINE - artist Esperanza Visiting Cortes helps usornament soft, fragrant pine boughs with shiny foil, glittery beads and natural objects, like cones, dried herbs and spices.Tie a small up sachet to create your own glowing, scenteddeliciously decora- tion. Free with admission to the grounds.ECOLOGY gar- BUILDING, 10AM to 1PM GARDEN AND seasonal CONSER- of HIGHLIGHTSVATORY tour inan - Join WALK for hour- long den highlights. Free with admission to the grounds. MEET PERKINS AT VISI- TOR CENTER, 2 PM 252nd675 West Street. For information call (718) 549- 232.3200 ext. SAT, DECEMBER 15 15 DECEMBER SAT, your mind to be more fo- more be to mind training techniques, tion your cused and aware. Each ses- instruction includes sion in simple techniques like man- breath, the watching tra repetition, and aware- 20 by followed ness-training minutes of meditation. Led Bliss for director Yoga by Neem Dewji and instruc- tor and long-time meditator Lea Tenneriello. $15 Mem- ber/$23 All Non-member. welcomed.levels Registra- tion recommended, online by www.wavehill.org, at calling 718.549.3200 x305 or onsite at the Perkins Visi- Drop-instor Center. will be accommodated as space Decem- Continues permits. ber15, 21 and 22. GLYNDOR to 11:15AMHOUSE, 10 FAMILY ART PROJECT— SPARKLE AND SHINE - artist Esperanza Visiting Cortes helps us ornament soft, fragrant pine boughs with shiny foil, glittery beads and natural objects, like cones, dried herbs and spices. Tie small a up sachet Surelythe year-end 14; DECEMBER FRI, Upcoming Wave Hill events Hill Wave Upcoming ful. New this December at at December areholidays intensely joy- this ous—and equally stress- New ful. four of series a is Hill Wave meditation mornings, set in el- This the sun-filled southern end Gallery. Glyndor of once space, Georgian egant the of the home private Per- otherwise is family, kins closed in mak- December, ing a wonderfully for quiet meditation. for haven Pair a session there with a won- derfully stroll restorative through the winter gardens and, if the have plea- you sureyoung of companions, Familya festive Art Proj- ect, and I expect you’ll head withhome a fresh feeling of zest the for season. 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www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 42 who volunteers at the James James who at the volunteers resident Concourse a Grand Lopez, government,” noted we’ve been by recognized the honor. for the years Korean War, waited sixty Infantry veteran during the 65th native and Rican Puerto tendee, Thomas Lopez, a honor.” “an naming quietly. there,” hesaid ing sides. onboth count body the always remembers the 10,000 Chinese, said he or so unit soldiers thousand the among driver taking on From page 1 page From there was the “all-talking” “all-talking” the was there 1960s. the until movies Wall Street market, and ran before the collapse of the weeks 1929, in opened house Ultan. Lloyd Historian Bronx ficial of- said vation Commission, Preser- Landmarks city the of without approval altered remain untouched.will ceiling heavenly filled” “star and walls its adorning ary ornate Greco-Roman statu- status. landmark city 1 page From Task Infantry Force. 65th ofthe head Mele, Anthony with Cordero Rafael and Vasquez Samuel veterans Jr., Diaz Infantry Ruben 65th President (l-r) Borough Street naming for 65th Infantry Paradise Theater leased to church “This is the first time time first the is “This Another ceremony at- He called the street alot ofkill- was “There co- Samuel Vasquez, a tank The first film to play play to film first The movie premier once The be might stage the Only interior, opulent Its with poration began changing the machine overhead. ated real clouds from a cloudthe theater management cre- stars. den, complete with twinkling gar- Italian Baroque Century a16th in stars the but under “Wonder Theater,” a3,885 in not amovie watching were pression im- an viewer a give to signed de- being as movie palace of oppulence, balcony. the -in lust love young -and with screen, the off onand both mance, they Dr. Fu-Manchu.” film called “The Mysterious street renaming with help for who the pushed Arroyo, Carmen Del Maria woman States. United the say he’s have served proud to units. white away and black by the barracks asegregated hevisited time the recalling nated,” hesaid, only but we discrimi- were ing to be turned time. first the for racism heconfronted said ofwar, Lopez brutality the pez. On top Lo- said same, never the was of experiencingbridge. istration Hospital in Kings- J. Peters Veterans Admin- In 1973, the Loews Cor- Loews the 1973, In Ultan, added Sometimes, described the Ultan for ro- aplace It was South Bronx Council- Bronx South never shy heis to Still, fight- we were only “Not life Korea, leaving After spo. spo. Assemblyman Marcos Cre- Sr., Councilman Rivera, and Diaz Ruben Senator father Jr., Diaz Ruben President his Arroyo,Carmen Borough -Assemblywoman origins makers oflaw- borough’s caucus the withemony. Puerto cer- which playedthe to host at nearby Urban Health Plan, herremarks shedelivered Ricanas been,” said Arroyo, sobbing hecould’ve ofaman shadow wartime. with the 65th Infantry in -served Herfather reasons. personal some had vera, Ri- Joel Councilman from vices.” ser- out their to coming be base have abig “They Bernstein. of a lot people,” draws and said people alot ofpress getting is that whodirector Daniel Bernstein. should deputy Improvement District said Fordham Road Business draw, will church the crowds in business away, increase an see could because blocks two just strip, ping of large theater. for the alease signing church the reported first Review 1981. in aquadriplex nally fi- and 1975 in atriplex then theater, atwin to first format, Arroyo was joined by a just became father “My “It is a ‘mega church’ church’ a‘mega is “It shop- Road Fordham The The weekly Riverdale Photos by David Cruz and Westchester Ave., drawing cheers and applause. applause. and cheers Ave., drawing Westchester and Boulevard ofSouthern corner the -at Infanteria 65th -La street new the off drape slipthe pols Bronx The Loews Paradise Theater, pictured above, will become home to amega-church. home willbecome above, Theater, pictured Paradise Loews The Photo by David Cruz David by Photo 43 BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com Photo by Stefano Giovannini Continued page on 45 “It’s little mental mistakes,” mistakes,” mental little “It’s jointly, recently, by Fordham by recently, Ex- jointly, ecutive Director of Athletics Da- vid Roach, and YES President Vice Programming and Production of kept them from putting it away, away, it putting from them kept that discouragedbut hasn’t them moving forward. Gonzalez said. are “We going to keep digging and keep coming.” The announcement was made JOHN MARTIN...... PAGE 44 JOHN MARTIN...... PAGE “I think we struggled a lot. We weren’t ready for ready weren’t struggled we for We lot. a think “I and it physical its took styletheir toll.” play, of the historic Rose Hill Gymnasium in the Bronx, while the other from the brand-new Barclays Center in Brooklyn. loss to Grand Street, fell before it short. Against Midwood, Wings led 39-35 on a Brunson early hoop were and quarter fourth the in Er- 2:5 remaining. with two up stretch the down misses and rors Lady Hornet Camera Miley leaps the for basket in Midwood nail-biting finish High’s against Wings Academy. Five games will emanate from “That’s dominated we how His team made a valiant key Atlantic 10 Conference match match Conference 10 home basketball men’s University three including Atlantic broadcasts, game key ups. bread and butter. team, championship our during rebounding the ball,” he said. opening season in comeback First broadcast will be “Battle of the Bronx,” Fordham vs. Manhattan vs. Fordham Bronx,” the of be “Battle will broadcast First

BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI YES Network, the television YES will present six Fordham The Wings girls basketball The 2011 PSAL Class A much that wasn’t A “The Her team pushed perennial “Time was very he short.” His biggest strength team’s anBrunson also showed

YES Network to present Fordham University games University Fordham present to Network YES Wings adjusting to fi rst ‘AA’ season ‘AA’ rst fi to adjusting Wings home of the Yankees, will team with with team will Yankees, the of home another Bronx institution game for inbroadcasts 2012. champs have been right there there some through gone has team right bumps in the road during its first AA Class PSAL’s the in season been league, are but determined to get the have in better. short fall to champs only in three of its first four league games, end. the Despite losses the Wings are embracing the challenge of after division top the in playing being a dominant program in the in recent years. ‘A” forward junior competition,” BrunsonKwana said. we “Now to have We competition. have harderwork and win games.” on her quarterfinalist Midwood 51-49 on from the road Friday night. Wings had away two chances to tie or go ahead late. Diceena Newsome had the stripped ball a fast break Kyla Midwood’s by remain- seconds 15 with Formey ing down Casiris two. Ruiz later off her 3-pointer, saw designed a go long of bounds out side play, the for the Wingsat buzzer. coach go Juan to had he felt Gonzalez win with 3.3 seconds left to play. said. “I had to go. is the skill and size of its front- court. paced Newsome Wings with 15 points, Brunson had 14 and guard Omarelin Paulino added 12. ability and to step the hit out mid-range while News- jumper, ome bullied to points her way in is style physical That paint. the squad’s his see to be hopes to Gonzalez something use It off. more

Continued page on 46 A Team A Team “The atmosphere in here “It’s OK, Manhattan,”“It’s he Ian O’Connor (ESPN.com) (ESPN.com) O’Connor Ian

Grows InGrows Brooklyn in Jersey. in Jersey. fans once owned who the arenas to shout down theto shout same Knicks TV, and enough loyal customersTV, front-row face time on national couple (Jay-Z and Beyonce) for talent last), (at a royal first them. They contending have The Nets a ton going have for T r o p h y r i g h t t h e n a n d t h e r e . to hand the Nets the Mayor’s Mayor’s the Nets the hand to tra-city fight would’ve wanted wanted would’ve fight tra-city brennerian stomach the for in- even ifeven someone with a Stein- there are no trophies right now,” terward, “There are no parades, parades, no are “There terward, Johnson warned his af- players back of the San Antonio Spurs. won a championshipwon as quarter- defined their coach he when the same grit and resolve that Manhattan.” Brooklyn showed showed Brooklyn Manhattan.” cried. “Don’t worry it, about basketball town. basketball tion never beforetion never heard in this and words shouted of consola- edged to a waist-high up barrier lost a sudden-death game, a fan much like a team that had just just had that team a like much Center tunnel, looking very floor and toward the Barclays York Knicks staggeredYork off the gave us this recap: “As the New New the “As recap: this us gave www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 44 fense was Emily Bernhard. Bernhard. Emily was fense Andrew O’Connor. and Giuliano Anthony were assistants stage The na(1). On de- Men- Rachel and Dinino(2) rabbits Gabriella were the Pulling 3-0. disappesr, Edge dancers from Performers the Touch made Magic Nikollas. Daniel and Kenny Kristen Apicella, Mikaela ciano, was formed by Frankie Lu- wall The Nikollas. Leo and Tighe, Liam Arciulo, menic were Lauren Catherall, Do- Pushing toward Alfies net Nicholas Apicella. and ros evenly shared was scoring The 2-1. Place, Alfies to a loss” by “delivering Pizza Loretta’s Christos Cammarati. Grace and ni Deleon,nEmma Viola Argy- Weis. by Lean- yssa “D” On Al- Dinino, Nicolette Grill, showingsnational uad some strong on “O”tional Inter- Caterers, 3-0. by Haleytook advantage of Interna- follows: as are games scheduled final of the becomes quiet. Highlights Field Cintron down, winds six rebounds. six and 11 points tallied tista and Jordan Agustus. Bau- Mei-Lyn Bautista transfers prospects and Louis Mary by Division-I offseason the in bolstered was Mary’s St. in OysterDominic Holiday Classic Mary’s Bay (LI) St. astrong to 61-38 team onfalling in Sunday. the St.trial by fire in their opener The Panthers received some hope of finishing the job. the with returns squad son sea- endlast an to come run before seeing its magical to the Catholic state final way the it made all and title basketball Bcity girls Class CHSAA school’s every first The magicians from from magicians The hot were at coals The Solutions Advanced As the fall season “I think we struggled ofthat portion A large won the Preston BY PANTORNO JOE BY SHADOW THE Triano returns for still-meshing Preston hoops and game results for Week 12 AFC Rapid Soccer highlights title run without top scorer without topscorer run title their made also They year. last crash acar in tragically who killed was Donnelly ret Marga- standout mer hoops guidance counselor and for- year played the girls The season. in memory afew last bumps through of schoolsaid. work that much harder,” he come back to practice style. who play this team they will need to be against and how tough It shows girls the loss. this from able lessons valu- learns team the hopes ofty rough patches, Martin toll.” style ofplay it its and took physical forready their “We said. weren’t Martin John coach a lot,” Preston and Rocco Lepore. Rocco and Schack Chris were “D” the Holding trick. hat the Cala Ferrantge(1) and Joseph 4-0. Scoringed away” Isabella Carting, from Vincent Jones. Vincent and Febles Matthew Rumando, vanny Rodriguez, Nalina Geo- were standouts sive Defen- Marano. Christian and Tarul Lexi Keenan, dez, Jason Irizarry, Caitlin Hernan- Matthew dalupe, Gua- Kaylin from camr sive offen- The Jurado. Darin by Amanda Pjetrushi and scored were goals The 2-0. dents” in Barino’s Ficke. tender, Catherine Market, goal and Donovan Megan Spinola, Nikki Reva Beban, by supplied was “D” The Cerini. Rebecca and Kessel Von Jessica Casale. ann Maureen Crowe, Charly- O’Keefe, Sara McCarthy, Carillo, Aileen CroweSara Martino, Sita Kone, Emma fensive push by Alanna of- with Nicoleand Carillo Dookhie Danae by scored were goals The Diner, 2-0. at Crosstown tax sales shutout. pitched a Roman Gabrielle Preston made it’s made way Preston to going are kids “Our plen- were there While Porco Adjusting “cart- Adjusting Porco Finest Auto Body “put charged BronxTaxman star forward return to ac- importance the expressed and timents year.” senior my of is this plus me helping were having coaches the summer out the through- “Even said. Triano his too,” back me welcomed has how team it’s the and great expected. much is more and Mary’s St. against turn onherre- rebounds two no posted seven points and and Victoria Sorrell. Tria- includes Jasmina Dzurlic that core strong a to back ed add- and healthy fully son, complished. ac- teammates her what of but proved was bench, the watch from to hard it was said She February. ACL in who her tore Triano, Megan Leonard. Skylar and ney Anderson Savitz, Sabrina Rocco, Syd- Tyler Bulla, Andrew by performances er strong Oth- Pulitano. by Ralph scored was Side Street Nelms. Norysa and Killeen Kevin The by supplied was “D” The lone Muratovic. Almir and rano goal Ser- Rene Liga, Jonathan for Justine, Arielle men were pasta “O”for the the ing Push- Healy(1). Joseph and Kids by Adonis Kurtovic(2) for the scored were goals to Macaroni one tough a lost Street Side Kid, 3-1. The for AFC. game last his Leidy, joe and who played Pollack, Blaise Narcusco dio, Charlie Gendy, Greg Baumgardner, Clau- Arty Pat Albertelli, James kin, Cror- Michael Montalvo, Paul Mutze, Sebastian from performsnces strong Other tie. for the left onds sec- 30 with who in put his Chris, and Steven brothers, Von by the scored Kessel were goals the Benedicts dicts K of C, 2-2. Against St Bene- St and 0-0 Impresions, both ending ties, Lasting weekend, onthe games two Martin echoes her sen- back be to “It’s great so Triano is back this sea- The sportsters from played S &JMarine remaining in the game. He 4:53 with atfor 53-52 good lead the team help his give to six, scoring points, pers hand in eighth straight Jas- a had honors, MVP game matchup. Bronx ofthe said Alvarado other,” each to close so are schools the since personal night. Thursday Gym at Hill Rose Bronx of the Battle the in win tan’s 65-58 ofManhat- minutes final game’s the dominated and 19 points in the second half ofhis 12 Hescored one else. up every- who lifting was Alvarado it was there From by four. Fordham trailing less with afoul, committed just than squad, including entire Alvarado 8:00 the who down calm left to play outs.” time in himself killing heis don’t goright things “If said. Masiello game. a during onhimself down too getting from lows star Hal- All former native and Bronx stopthe to has times ball men’s basket- Manhattan coach The is. Alvarado Michael how just competitive stands said he some- Alvarado leads Manhattan to win py she is back.”py sheis hap- very weplayers are so physical most oneofour is “Megan said. us,” coach the tion. BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI JOSEPH BY Anchor Audi ofLynbrook Alvarado, who earned who earned Alvarado, bit it “We alittle take to needed coach The up,” him keep to have “I Steve Masiello under- While the loss Satur- loss the While big for really is “This 843 Sunrise Highway ofJFK) (10minutes east is justaclick away. vehicle you’ve beenlookingfor The Audi Certifiedpre-owned AnchorAudiofLynbrook.com See whatwe’vegotand shopanytime. sophomore Ryan Canty. Ryan sophomore from gotabig lift (ankle), Gaston Chris forward star their third game without Ithought,” difference the was “That said. Pecora over,” Tom coach Fordham took Alvarado and tensity mattered. when itpicked slack up the who Alvarado it was Still Beamon was held to just 10. George star as (2-3) tan for 15points Manhat- had Kates Donovan line. throw free the from 10-of-12 was Fordham. inawinover points 19 scored Alvarado Michael Manhattan’s the season and a lot of guys alot ofguys and season the pieces. experienced in- more and younger some in meshing which is team, no stresses Tria- rough, was day night patience in her The Rams (1-5), playing playing (1-5), Rams The in- the elevated “They “It is the first game of game first the “It is inside.” the same time I was happy happy Iwas time same the “At said. Alvarado prised,” sur- pretty Iwas my name gratulations. con- in shook him Andujar less as teammates Emmy expression- bench onthe sat MVP. for the He called was named when his surprised abit was for and alot ofthat line. throw getting 26 points at the free also lamented Manhattan Pecora Rams. one onthe rebounds, more any- than nine had Stores RaShawn guard Manhattan game. for the percent 36 just shot and 42-22 rebounded out was work. Fordham Gaston’s didn’t absence said. Canty Siena. against 23 Dec. home until don’t return Rams the since especially in the middle of December, more until Gaston return doalittle to needs eryone 24.0 points coming in. Ev- who averaging mon, was Bea- job limiting mendous points. early, trouble foul in 16 had who Frazier, was Brandon and 18points a career-high scored forward 6-foot-9 The mesh together at the end.” at the together mesh just we’ll easier. Hopefully getalittle and together gresses, things pro- season the but as late practicing “We started said. came up from JV,” Triano “When they called called they “When Alvarado accounted in lineup A smaller “It’s time to step up,” atre- did Smith Bryan will comewill 45 BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 wwwbxtimes.com l.” “We are“We pleased to Next up for theNext for up War- The Warrior organi- travel to Brooklyn from the the from Brooklyn to travel Cen- Barclays spectacular Tom Pecora, said Ford- ter,” basketballham head men’s coach, said. “With such a YES tradition, Bronx rich and Fordham are perfect partners.” bring an expanded sched- Rams ule of to basketball Fordham and basketball New the in only not fans area, throughout but York Freimanthe country,” said. “Coach Pecora has invigo- rated the Fordham program with a roster laden with lo- cal student-athletes are who playing an exciting, up-beat basketbal of style Gary Phillips. riors is the Winter Sports gym; registers which Program, 12, to 10 ages girls, and School boys High 7 p.m. on Januaryat 8 in the Lehman and 7 to 9 year for olds on JanuaryThursday, 10. thank to all wishes zation their sponsors, without theywhom could not pro- vide the program. The All Star Games congratula- Sepcial The trio of Atlantic 10 10 Atlantic of trio The unprec- an is “This ed Section ed Sundays. relfected all the hard work, enthusiasm and progress of all the involved. players tions to division-winning champs in the Divi- Pee Wee thesion, McNulty Funeral Home Rams, coached by Tire Miller the Hoina; Ron Devils,Blue coached vet- by eran Eddie Esposito; and the North Bronx Paint and Hardware Jets, coached by Call on December 15 at 2:30 p.m., p.m., 2:30 at 15 December on clash pre-Christmas a and against Rose Siena at Hill on special a 23 with December noon tip off. and 13 Conference clashes includes: January Duquesne on January 7 9 at on p.m.;University of Massa- in chusetts Rhode Island on January 26, both 1 p.m. at alumni and edented broadcast schedule, fans and are we delighted that YES Network will bring sports and area Metropolitan the five country the throughout Fordham home gamesfrom Rose Hill, and we one when ..to advertise “Battle of the Bronx” the of “Battle your business in our Fordham vs. Manhattan vs. Fordham Warriors end 61st season 61st end Warriors Chief Jerry Demers wrapped Warriors The Fordham/WFUV alum- The Fordham vs. Man- 718.260.2555 Classifi and administrators Den- administrators and nis Kandell, Jim Pellicone, Richie and Pisaniello Mike coaches all thank Farino theirfor and help coopera- tion during a hectic, fun- but season. filled in-house with season the up All Star Games in all three divisions and of play end- ed the year earlier than great to thanks other, any weather on Saturdays and From page 43 page From Woody Freiman. Ryannus Ruocco, also who will games, Nets YES’ calls handle the play-by-play, while expert analyst Jim Span- YES’ works arkel, who Nets telecasts alongsideRuocco, will commen- provide color tary, their fourth season as No- the primary broadcast team. night, Two p.m. hattan “Battle of the Bronx” 7:30 Thursday sched- broadcast the begins at on 29 ule vember pairings matinee December feature Fordham vs. Princ- theeton at Barclays Center Photo by Joseph Staszewski Bogdan then rebounded rebounded then Bogdan “When lose a tough you Riverdale/Kingsbridge “I’m certainty not happy RKA, was which unhap- was set “The second after Julia Wagner’s Bogdan struck a ball of bounds. out threefor straight kill to seal the dramatic set. Bronx Sci- ence quiet recovered, never second the in slow out getting set and had no answer when lead late Wagner took a 21-15 set. the in first set that does [put] a little Platt said. “We on you,” weight did try past to move it.” falls in ‘B’ final: Sixth-seeded its titlesaw hopes ended, 25- 22, 26-24, 1 Fort No. by Ham- Riverdale/Kingsbridge ilton. beat Scholars 2 No. and 3 No. more been George Washington to get to have the match.Coach John Rein- couldn’t gold the despite proud defeat. going with home the I loss, but thought the girls represented well today.” withpy its seed, pushed Fort Hamilton all match thanks to of Giulia Feigenbaum the play and Salveira Gonzalez. They rallied to tie the second set at 24-24 after facing two cham- pionship points. Fort Hamil- height advance front up ton’s proved to be too much. there us for Reingold to take,” said.

BasSie walked out of the the of out walked BasSie His understood players “He means senior well,” showed team BasSie’s “If they want to improve improve to want they “If York gym andYork did not partake with ceremony awards the in PSAL brass after shaking play- Wagner the with hands ers and congratulating its coach and good friend Marco Altieri. He did not tell his he had what planned,players leaving Platt in shock when she had to accept the runner- up plaque. the and move defended him after he took appear- heat for PSAL the that upset be to ing themoved title match, origi- nally 20, scheduled at Nov. for the last minute because York was being used as a storm followingshelter Hurricane the Sandy. kick saying is play “It’s said. he Watt to Dominique want like we no out homeless a volleyball game. was It the last straw that they so were unorganized.” similar fight in the first set af- ter falling behind 24-20. Platt had and a block two straight kills after a Wagner service error to tie the score 24-24. at a point were The Wolverines froma way winning the set to continue on,” he said. “For “For said. he on,” the sport be the I’d first one continue to [volleyball]now is the worst run sport in the PSAL”

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Although we didn’t pull “Making it to finals is really really is finals to it “Making said Platt, had 13 who kills… trips to the quarterfinals. through after threestraight best seasons as it finally broke finally broke it as seasons best It endedIt one of the program’s Bronx Science fell, 27-25, 25-18. Queens Tuesday night. 2 No. leyball title at York Collegeleyball in title York at in the PSAL Class A girls vol- and unbeaten Susan Wagner enough to knock off top-seeded ience teammates of her wasn’t digs. and diving on the court for high every attempt block for putting down kills, jumping jumping kills, down putting ter was flying around the net, The Bronx Science senior hit- in her final high school game. game. school high final her in every ounce of energy she had Bronx Science in two fell sets Susan to Wagner in the PSAL girls volleyball city championship match. www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES Dec. 6-12, 2012 46 From page 43 against GB. against termination that worked exhibited intense an de- Giants The 0INTs. 1 sack 16/30,243, was Eli rushes. on26 116yds and passing flying packers to 201yds,and they held the high- 5times Rogers Aaron Pack- 38- (7-4) Giants out ofNew York. notget might they believe suddenly reason a real to notwhen there’s East, ” . out ofthe about getting e k a t much so s worry shouldn’t t a They afraid. very, very s a w be t a h w afraidSo the Knicks should d o o t s “where under- teams both ” . of said, Chandler y a game, a l p Brooklyn, in Mondaynight it off o t pulled home team the and e nent c a l p to oppo- Conference Eastern beat l first the a the became Nets The i c Knicks, e p s a was “It thony said. unbelievable,”was An- Pipe Stick Dreams: AFork InRyan; Pinnoccci-Who? 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