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By Nelson A. King Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Act- ing Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Tuesday announced that two Brooklyn landlords have pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud and to unlawfully evict rent-stabilized tenants by forcing or attempting to force them out of their homes. Cuomo and Gonzales said the land- Council Member Mathieu Eugene lords destroyed the tenants’ apart- lends his support to freezing rents. ments, making them uninhabitable in Offi ce of Council Member Mathieu Eugene order to collect significantly higher market-rate rents. Gonzalez said the investigation was initiated by the Governor’s Tenant Pro- tection Unit (TPU) concerning allega- Eugene tions of extreme harassment and intim- idation in many of the approximately 10 buildings owned and managed by Joel and Amrom (aka Aaron) Israel in Bush- advocates for wick, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The Brooklyn district attorney, as a result, the case was referred to his office rent freeze for criminal prosecution. “New York has zero tolerance for those who seek to defraud or discrimi- nate against rent-regulated tenants try- By Nelson A. King ing to make a home for themselves and Brooklyn Council Member Dr. Math- their families,” Cuomo said. ieu Eugene on Nov. 17 joined Borough “Together with our state and local President Eric Adams, Department partners, the Tenant Protection Unit will Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, speaks during the fi nal day of the Democratic of Finance Assistant Commissioner further crack down on unscrupulous National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. Pierre DeJean, community advocates landlords and ensure that those respon- Associated Press / J. Scott Applewhite, File and elderly residents at Brooklyn Pub- sible for this reprehensible conduct are lic Library in promoting enrollment held to full account,” he added. “The to vigorously prosecute building owners seek prosecutions and appropriate legal in Rent Freeze NYC. state is committed to protecting ten- who brazenly flout the law as they try to action to the full extent of the law on Eugene, who represents the 40th ants’ rights and ensuring access to safe, illegally evict protected tenants.” behalf of vulnerable tenants,” he said. Council District in Brooklyn, said the decent, affordable housing statewide.” New York State Homes and Com- “This prolonged scheme was particu- program, which allows eligible resi- Gonzalez said: “Landlords across munity Renewal Commissioner James larly devastating because it deprived dents and the disabled to stay in afford- Brooklyn should be put on notice by S. Rubin said: “The Governor’s Tenant tenants of plumbing and cooking facili- able housing, has been instrumental today’s felony guilty pleas that illegal Protection Unit continues to fight for ties for months, creating hazardous in helping tenants reduce their cost actions they may take to harass and the rights of tenants to live without fear and desperate living conditions,” he of living while remaining in safe and intimidate tenants in rent regulated of intimidation or abuse in apartments added. “This is the first of several crimi- familiar living environments. apartments will not go unpunished. that landlords are targeting for turno- nal referrals the TPU has made and it The Rent Freeze Program, which “Anyone trying to cash in on soaring ver to market rate. sends a resounding message that New includes the Senior Citizen Rent market rents by breaking the law and “When the TPU finds evidence of civil York State is working closely with law Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Pro- abusing tenants will face serious conse- or criminal wrongdoing – they advance enforcement and is at the forefront of gram and the Disability Rent Increase quences,” he said. “I promise to continue the investigations accordingly – and protecting tenants’ rights.” Exemption (DRIE) Program, helps residents remain in their homes on a long-term basis. Under the program, a property tax ‘Island of Flatbush’ Diabetes Expo on Saturday credit covers the difference between the actual rent amount and what the By Nelson A. King Indian people anywhere in the United coaches with the resources and tools to tenant is responsible for paying at the Stating that diabetes is ravaging the States that is outside the Caribbean.” conduct an effective warfare against the frozen rate, according to Eugene. Caribbean community in Brooklyn, a “This population is one of the greatest epidemic,” Williams said. “When we talk about our seniors, coalition of faith-based and community sufferers of the diabetes epidemic in New He said the event will also feature, we’re talking about people who have groups is partnering with New York York, especially the new type that was dis- among other things, tests, screenings, paid their dues, people who have done City Department of Health and Mental covered, called the ‘Flatbush Diabetes,’” and education and information ses- everything for me, and for all of us to Hygiene, Brooklyn Borough President said Williams in a letter to more than 300 sions on diabetes, vision, heart disease, enjoy the privileges that we are enjoy- Eric Adams and major area hospitals in places of worship that he expects to par- stroke, nutrition, podiatry, dentistry, ing now,” he said. conducting a massive diabetes exposi- ticipate in this weekend’s event. obesity, stress and depression. “Now, it is our time to protect them tion and symposium this Saturday, Dec. Besides churches, Williams said “Diabetes has been a silent disease and make sure they have the resourc- 3, at Erasmus Hall High School, 1199 the task force comprises Islamic cent- that has devastating effects on individu- es they need to have a better life.” Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn. ers, schools, community centers and als and families and countries for hun- Eugene said while Rent Freeze According to Guyanese community organizations “with the 20/20 vision to dreds of years, but, because of neglect, NYC has proven value to those who leader John Williams, who is spear- reverse the incidence of diabetes by 20 diabetes has become a diabetes pub- qualify, “there are still many eligi- heading the initiative, the coalition, percent by the year 2020.” lic health emergency,” Jamaican Donna ble residents who are unaware of its called New Creation Community Health He said these churches, most of which Budai, charter president of Brooklyn benefits.” Empowerment Corporation, will launch are affiliated with the Adventist Church, Health Educators Lions Club and strate- As Brooklyn resident and SCRIE the “Island of Flatbush Diabetes Task and centers will be designated as “Cent- gic committee member of the “Island of recipient, Suzanne Douglas said: “It’s Force” on Saturday, and has “mapped ers for Preventive Health and Wellness.” Flatbush Diabetes Task Force.” “We must about educating people so they’ll out an area in Central Brooklyn, dubbed “This symposium is designed to arm declare war on this disease now more so know. If I wasn’t told I wouldn’t have “Island of Flatbush,” which is renowned faith leaders and their teams of com- than ever because of its current impact known either.” to be the “largest concentration of West munity health workers and lifestyle on our economy and individuals.”
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Bahamas Jamaican reggae artiste Jah Cure (Siccature Aloc) pleaded not guilty when he appeared in a Bahamas court recently on a misdemeanor charge that stemmed from an argument at the Atlantis Paradise Islands. Jah Cure, 39, appeared before Mag- istrate Samuel McKinney along with Jamaican Terefe Mason, 26, on a charge of “fighting in a public place.” Police said that Jah Cure and Thomp- son were at the Atlantis Resort when a fight broke out. The incident was captured on security camera and distributed no social media. Jah Cure, who was in the Bahamas for a week-end concert pleaded not guilty to the charge and was subse- quently discharged. Another man, Trevor Thompson, 22, a Bahamian national who was also charged had his case put off until Nov. 23. However, Mason pleaded guilty and was fined US$150.00 or one month in jail. Reggae artiste pleads not guilty Jamaican reggae artiste Jah Cure. Barbados Wikipedia There are no plans at the moment for the Barbados government to decrimi- nalize marijuana just because other countries are doing so, without the She said chronic marijuana use is Bosai Minerals Group will pay US$5 institution said the funds, which will be proper supporting information on its something that “we have not grappled million in cash and give the remainder made available immediately, will help effects. with as yet, we have the breathalyzer in partial payments from the sale of Haitian authorities meet urgent bal- This was revealed by the island’s (test), but there is nothing to measure manganese shipments after production ance of payments needs arising from Attorney General Adriel Braithwaite the saturation of marijuana on the starts. the effects of Hurricane Matthew. who stated his position in the debate on blood at a later date.” The Matthews Ridge The strong category four hurricane legalizing marijuana when he met with Hunte said that Barbados had made Manganese Project hit the French-speaking Caribbean Barbados Ambassador to the United significant strides in its fight against has been stalled by low country in early October, killing more States, Selwin Hart. illegal drugs, particularly through and volatile prices for than 500, sending more than 175,000 Braithwaite said assistance from the Inter-American metal. people into temporary Barbados had just Drug Abuse Control Commission. Manganese is used as a metal mix- shelters and putting completed its national ture in the stainless steel industry and more than 1.4 mil- anti-drug plan, and Guyana is useful in protecting steel products lion in immediate also made it clear that Guyana’s government says a Chinese from rust and corrosion. need of humanitarian Barbados “will not, and should jump mining company has agreed to pay assistance and also caused widespread ahead,” to decriminalize marijuana US$10 million to Canadian Reunion Haiti destruction of buildings and infrastruc- without proper dialogue.” Gold Corporation for its stalled man- The International Monetary Fund ture in the southwestern place of Grand Manager of the National Council on ganese facility in the South American (IMF) recently approved US$41.6 mil- Anse, Sud an Nippes. Substance Abuse, Betty Hunte, said country. lion in financial assistance for the The IMF said preliminary estimates the issue was beyond decriminalizing The Guyanese Ministry of Natural impoverished Haiti country under the put the total damage and loss at US$1.9 marijuana and involved a look at how it Resources has confirmed the agree- Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). billion. impacted the body at a later date. ment. The Washington-based financial Continued on Page 24
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They did so by Britain and the US no did like. office, President-Elect Don- that Trump will pation of foreigners in their vying to liquidate Middle East- They began to flood the ports ald Trump and the policies embark on massive stock markets. ern and North African leaders of China with opium, Afghan he promised during his spending on This makes them even whom they regarded as recal- opium, via British India. They campaign are already hav- infrastructure” more susceptible to high citrant. They also attempted to bombarded a couple of Chinese ing a worldwide impact in at outflows of capital, and to achieve détente with the Mid- ports. They opened up opium least three areas — global the weakening of their cur- dle Eastern superpower, Iran, dependency in China; that is finance, trade and climate These are only some of rency levels, making it more by making a pacification trea- a demand for British narcotic change. initial effects in anticipation difficult to service external ty (the Iran Deal) with them. produce, and following that, If his election is described of a Trump presidency. As debt. The lesson from the They have escalated arms sales British and American goods. as an earthquake, the after- the President Elect begins boom-bust financial cycle is to their allies in the region, This led incrementally shocks are now being felt. to fill in his cabinet posi- that what comes in as short- Saudi Arabia, Qatar. They have to the fall of the Emperor – Global funds are starting tions, the world also won- term funds will most likely been building up their admi- the Boxer Rebellion, in 1899, to move out of many devel- dered what is in store with move out when conditions ralty in the South China Sea. against Western goods - and oping countries, reducing regard to new US policies on change. The logic of this is to quell the emergence in the mid-20th the value of their currencies immigration, the UN, the On the TPP, the effects China militarily and finan- century of Communist China. and causing great economic Middle East, Asia and even of the US elections came cially; China poses the single Now the United States and its uncertainty. NATO. swiftly. The US Congress most entrenched threat to the NATO allies had another bogey. The Trans Pacific Part- The first concrete real- must ratify the TPP for it to Empire’s economy. China was oppressive. Isola- nership (TPP) looks like it world effect was on curren- come into effect and the last This pivot to China tran- tionist. She needed to open her will fade away, as Trump has cies and the flow of funds in opportunity is during the scends administrations. There doors to global trade. Trade. said he would give notice of developing countries. Equi- “lame duck” session before is an objective logic to it. When Become democratic. Mao Tse the US withdrawing from ties and currencies in many Trump’s inauguration on Empires fail in trade, if they Tung, break down those barri- the pact on his first day of countries in Asia and else- January 20. possess military WD-40, they ers to trade, free expression! In office. where have taken a hit since But immediately after pivot to war. Mash up the game, 1972, Nixon took the bull by its Earlier, President Obama, the Trump election victory. the elections, Senate major- steal the marbles, start again. Chinashop horn and went to seeing the signs on the wall, The US dollar has ity leader Mitch McConnell But now, enter Donald Trump! China. Open up! gave up on efforts to give it strengthened significantly Dougall announced there Does Trump, through the sheer The 1980’s marked the a final push through Con- in expectations that Trump would be no vote on the will of his person, possess the advent of Ronald Reagan. The gress. will embark on massive TPP during this year. capacity to defy objective his- ultimate bluffer, poker player, And delegates meeting spending on infrastructure, Sensing there is no hope tory, and avoid war with China? goodwill salesman. He man- at the two-week annual thus increasing expectations for a TPP bill to succeed, The following is a brief story of aged to make Gorbachev def- UN climate conference that of inflationary pressures Obama signaled he would that history. ecate his proverbial pants, drop ended in Marakesh on 19 and of the Federal Reserve give up the effort. As Obama There was a time, in the the wall, by bluffing that he had November were all specu- raising interest rates earlier is the true, and often lonely, late 19th Century, after the the ultimate ‘Star Wars’ defence lating whether a President than expected. champion of the TPP, while ‘West was won’, and the Pacif- shield (Strategic Defence Ini- Trump would carry out his Many billions of dollars Trump had pledged to kill it ic was reached, that the Unit- tiative). He had nothing of the campaign threat to pull the of funds that had moved during his campaign, there ed States and her ‘kemosabe’ sort. He made the American US out of the Paris Agree- to emerging economies in is almost no prospect for the pardner, Great Britain, began dollar strong again. With Bret- ment and what then would search for higher yield are TPP to be ratified in the US. to make demands upon China. ton Woods (1944), the restric- happen to future interna- returning to the now-attrac- At the recent summit The Chinese Emperor did not Continued on Page 12 tional climate action. tive USA, and this reverse meeting of the Asia-Pacific Trump has since softened flow is expected to continue Economic Cooperation held his stand, telling the New or increase. in Lima, leaders of the TPP York Times on 22 November This can cause volatility countries, including Obama, that he has “an open mind” and havoc in many emerg- were holding on to the pos- on the Paris agreement. ing economies, in the wake sibility that Trump on tak- But he has also indicated of an exit of a sizable portion ing office would change his Founded 1990 • Published by Community News Group he won’t follow through of the hundreds of billions mind on the TPP. Corporate Headquarters: One Metrotech Center North, Suite 1001, Brooklyn, NY 11201 on the Obama administra- of dollars of foreign funds. After all, President Bill CEO: Les Goodstein tion’s domestic measures to Many developing coun- Clinton pushed through the PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: Jennifer Goodstein reduce Greenhouse gases. tries are vulnerable as for- Continued on Page 12 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Ralph D’Onofrio EDITOR EMERITUS: Kenton Kirby ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kevin Williams
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10 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ Adios! Senor Commandante Castro A global farewell lauding the veracity and self-reliance Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz — the Inside Life Caribbean’s El Commandan- te — bequeathed Cuba has By Vinette K. Pryce all but dimmed the dominant spotlight United States media focused in Little Havana, death of the Caribbean hero, people in Africa. Miami and Union City, New colonial objector and freedom- Castro is known for his Jersey where anti-Castro revel- fighter. unscripted, long and insightful ers rejoiced the passing of the The uptown village was a speeches. sole world leader to witness the haven for the revolutionary Again he stopped into the inauguration of more than 11 leader who with guerillas took Apple in 1979 and afterwards United States presidents. charge of his country in 1959 Oct. 1995. From Vatican City, Rome in and since then became a pariah Here for the UN’s 50th anni- Europe, Mexico City in Latin to America. versary, he spoke for only six America, Beijing City in China, Four months after he led a minutes but reportedly received Sun City, South Africa and in coup with his brother Raul, and a much longer ovation than many developing countries Argentine comrade Che Gue- Pres. Bill Clinton. throughout the world, a coun- varra, Castro visited the USA. “We lay claim to a world ter reaction to the passing of It was April 1959. without ruthless blockades that People gather at an offi ce of the Popular Assembly deco- the 90-year-old revolutionary It wasn’t his first. cause the death of men, women rated with a picture of Cuban leader Fidel Castro after the leader resounded with great Reportedly he had honey- and children like silent atom- announcement of his death on national TV by his brother remorse that the arch-enemy mooned in New York City the ic bombs,” Castro said, refer- Raul in Havana, Cuba, early Saturday Nov. 26, 2016. Former of the USA and half century previous year and even audited ring to United States sanctions President Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable ruler passed. classes at Columbia University against Cuba and the embargo victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and Allegedly, he survived more during his stay. against Iraq. defi ed the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half cen- than 600 assassinations, many One year later, he returned The bearded Cuban, strong- tury rule, has died at age 90. Associated Press / Ramon Espinosa orchestrated by the Central leading the Cuban delegation man visited five times, and Intelligence Agency however to the United Nations in Sept. is recalled for his stay at the my first visit to this neighbor- in condemning apartheid in after a long illness since 2006 1960. Theresa Hotel where he met hood,” he said. South Africa. He often donat- succumbed on Nov. 25. At the UN, Castro delivered with Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Harlem has always acknowl- ed blood to the countries in Here in New York, Harlem a record four-hour, 26-minute Powell Jr. attended church at edged his embrace of the need and boldly took the lead seemed central to grief and speech in which he expressed Abyssinia Baptist Church. underclass, minorities and the in doing so when Hurricane conversations surrounding the solidarity with oppressed Black “This is the anniversary of fact he was ahead of the USA Continued on Page 22
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BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 11 counterparts in global trade end up Illusion of warehousing it? They cease to become your counterpart; they became your Trump presidency opponent, enemy. For they could now buy into American greatness: your fac- Continued from page 10 ise, though no one knows the parame- American tories, jobs, banks, real estate, stock North American Free Trade Agree- tres of such a re-negotiation. markets, into the Beltway political ment (NAFTA) though he opposed it Trump has also vowed to slap on economy, Washington DC itself. And before becoming President and Obama huge tariffs on imports from China greatness you own their debt. “Ahh! Come to had signed the TPP although he too and Mexico. Doing so would be against mama,” the Chinese might be saying. had earlier been against such agree- basic World Trade Organisation rules, Donald Trump does not like this. ments. so Trump might have to discard his Continued from page 10 He has complained that since China However, Trump dashed hopes that campaign threats – or else hell will tive gold standard, unilaterally scrapped joined the World Trade Organization he too would do an about-turn when break loose at the WTO. (1971), the United States began to print in 2001, the United States has lost he announced on 20 November that In any case, the future of the WTO’s dollars; and backed it up, not with 50,000 factories. That China is steal- on his first day as President he would negotiating agenda will have to await precious metal, but by United States ing United States jobs. That China is issue a notification of intent to with- the unveiling of President Trump’s global prestige, Reaganesque panache. “manipulating” its currency. Yes, but draw from the TPP which he called a overall trade policy. Money could be made from thin air; you begged for it kemosabe. China “potential disaster.” paper could be backed up with the wields a low wage economy. Could Without the US on board the TPP Thus the Trump presidency will illusion of American greatness! The produce and sell goods at less than cannot survive, as at least six coun- have a huge impact on the future of gold standard became the prestige and cost. Alters the value of its currency. tries with 85% of the combined GDP the multilateral trading system as well strength, mystique, of the United States Floods your market. It has grabbed of all the 13 TPP countries need to as on bilateral trade agreements. war machine. you by your proverbial ba***; your ratify the agreement for it to come Even more is at stake in climate So under Reagan, America became greenbacks; and now your hearts and into effect. change, widely described as the big- ‘great’ again! Wielding might (terror) minds must follow. The near-certain death of the TPP gest crisis facing the world. During and economic power in Latin Ameri- United States media hype tells us is due not so much to Trump as the campaign, Trump described cli- ca, the Middle East, South East Asia, that Russia is the real problem for to the public mood in the US that mate change as a hoax and vowed to Africa. Everyone chased the United the United States. Not at all. China is has become so strongly against such pull the US out from the Paris Agree- States dollar. It became gold itself: the boulders in the craw of the Unit- trade agreements that it was unlikely ment, which Obama had joined with the ultimate unit of global wealth, ed States’ global Military/Financial there would be enough votes to get it other countries to ratify and which personal, corporate and national. You Complex. But they cannot overcome through the Congress, whoever won came into force in record time on 4 have United Statesto change? That one China. Neither in trade, diplomacy, the election. November. green piece of gold could make eyes technology, satellite and interstellar A larger issue is what overall trade There was a sombre mood at the light up, make your day. It became the space, nor war. China also exports policy Trump will adopt. It is almost UN Climate Change Convention con- world’s choice reserve currency with a its population, its manufactories; it certain that the other big agreement, ference in Morocco that ended 19 vengeance. uses its United States dollars to wield the US-European Union Transatlantic November. Delegates and activists There was, for the United States, political and technical influence Trade and Investment Partnership alike speculated in the corridors on one problem with this. It is okay to globally. Will the United States and (TTIP), will also cease negotiations. what would happen if the US leaves the rule the world by the dollar, units Trump resort to war to resolve what And NAFTA may be re-negotiated, Paris Agreement or even the Conven- of prestige. What happens if your they cannot in trade? as this was a Trump campaign prom- tion altogether.
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The haps they’re checking out chewing gum at the same a rest area and spend 10 Leading the list of the use of a hands-free device a house in a new neighbor- time may want to avoid minutes snacking there top distractions behind the does not lower distraction hood or thought they saw eating while driving. The before resuming the wheel are mobile phones. levels. The percentage of someone they knew on the majority of foods require a trip. Phones now do more than vehicle crashes and near- street corner. It can be easy person’s hands to be taken just place calls, and driv- crashes attributed to di- to veer into the direction off of the wheel and their Reading ers often cannot pull away aling is nearly identical your eyes are focused, caus- eyes to be diverted from the Glancing at an adver- from their phones, even to the number associated ing an accident. In addition road. Reaching in the back tisement, updating a Fa- when driving. According to with talking or listening. to trying to stay focused on seat to share some French cebook status or reading the California Department the road, some drivers pre- fries with the kids is also a book are all activities of Motor Vehicles, studies Daydreaming fer the help of lane depar- distracting. that should be avoided have shown that driving Many people will admit ture warning systems. Try to eat meals before when driving. Even pour- performance is lowered to daydreaming behind getting in the car. For ing over a traffic map or and the level of distraction the wheel or looking at a Eating those who must snack consulting the digital is higher for drivers who person or object outside of Those who haven’t quite while en route, take a display of a GPS system are heavily engaged in cell the car for too long. Per- mastered walking and moment to pull over at can be distracting. Q Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 17 Brooklyn lodge feeds many on Thanksgiving Day By Nelson A. King More than 200 needy people received warm meals, at no cost, on Thanks- giving Day, as the Brooklyn District Grand Lodge #1 continued its mission of providing for the less fortunate in the community. “I feel very gratified with this Thanks- giving event of 2016,” David Williams, the Lodge’s Grenadian-born grand master, told Caribbean Life in an interview. “Many thanks to the committee chair, my District Deputy Grand Master, Hon. Daniel Roden, and the rest of the commit- tee members for the many meals delivered on or before 2 pm and for feeding about 200-plus people between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm,” added Williams about the event that took place at the Lodge’s head- quarters near the corner of Classon and Putnam avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Williams, who was elected in July as grand master, also lauded the “tremen- dous support” of members of the Execu- tive Committee of the Grand Council of the Independent United Order of Mechan- ics Friendly Society, Western Hemisphere, Inc., under whose jurisdiction the Brook- lyn District Grand Lodge #1 falls. He said there are about 200 active members in his lodge in 13 “functioning units.” Williams was praised the support of grand masters and members of the Alpha, Composite, Ben Hur and King Solomon districts. Several homeless persons receive a Thanksgiving meal. Photo by Nelson A. King He said the Thanksgiving meal and clothing distribution actually began in and to sick and shut-in members, adding The Brooklyn District Grand Lodge #1 They included: Giana Gerardino; Esther 1988 under Grand Master Litteran’s admin- that meals are picked up or delivered. also distributed certificates of appreciation Elias; Tasha, Alicia and Glen Crichlow; Kim- istration. Williams said donations are made by to several young people, who helped in berly Palayuachi-Lopez; Romeo Sanchez; He said part of the lodge’s goal is to reach lodge members, as well as by family, friends serving meals and distributing clothes on Sharif Byer; and Heaven-Lee and Keigh- out to the less fortunate in the community, and co-workers. Thanksgiving Day. Lee Searles. Shelter residents treated to VIP brunch While most New Yorkers prepared and help those less fortunate. their menus and decorated their dining “By working with GenerationOn in rooms for Thanksgiving celebrations, developing this Family Volunteer Day many families in Brooklyn struggled to Brunch, I’m more certain than ever that stay warm and simply find shelter. volunteering is a great way for families Homelessness is an epidemic in to come together, develop compassion Brooklyn, resulting in 36 percent of for those in need and set an example of all families eligible for shelter serv- service that will last way longer than ices coming from the borough. In fact, the meal,” said Duncan-Smith. according to the New York City sta- They were treated to the culinary tistics on homelessness, Brooklyn has expertise of community leader and edu- three of the 10 communities citywide cator, Chef Titus Mitchell. Chef Titus’s that experience the highest incidences menu included the following: Roasted of family homelessness: Bedford-Stuy- turkeys, beef pot roasts, hams, collard vesant, East New York and Browns- greens, baked macaroni and cheese, ville. rice and peas, cornbread stuffing, salad, Family Volunteer Day is a day of serv- candied yams and a variety of cakes and ice which celebrates the power of fami- deserts. lies who work together to support their He also insisted that the meal be Homeless men attend a pre-Thankgiving Day brunch organized by Actress communities and neighborhoods. Sup- served in a sit down banquet style. Eden Duncan-Smith. ported by a grant from Disney and Gen- This allowed for Duncan-Smith and erationOn, the youth arm of the Points her community supporters to have one- More than 100 homeless men who Duncan-Smith organized the event of Light organization, Duncan-Smith on-one fellowship with the attendees. reside at the 13th Regiment Armory in after learning about the high incidenc- enlisted her neighbors, members of the By donating his service and taking the Brooklyn were treated to a VIP brunch es of homelessness in Brooklyn. She Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta lead in developing the culinary experi- on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 am to 2 hosted a Family Volunteer Day and Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and local ence, he hopes to further inspire the pm at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. ensured that each man, though home- community leaders such as Assembly community to participate in Eden’s day Broadway, TV and film actress Eden less, was referred to as a VIP Guest. woman Tremaine Wright to come out of service. 18 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 19 Moise wins Haiti presidential election in preliminary count By David McFadden petitor by well over 25 percent- in Haiti, which has been led by PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti age points. Either result was a provisional government for (AP) _ A political newcomer enough to win under Haiti’s nearly a year because Martelly’s who was the chosen succes- election rules. mandate expired before elec- sor of Haiti’s previous elected The final count will be turned tions could be completed. leader easily won a presiden- over to Haiti’s electoral tribu- Second-place candidate Jude tial election redo against 26 nal, where political parties can Celestin of the Lapeh politi- rivals, according to preliminary dispute the results before win- cal party had 19.5 percent in results announced late Mon- ners are certified Dec. 29. The the preliminary count. He led day that gave Jovenel Moise a recent balloting also completed an opposition alliance and boy- whopping 55.6 percent of the Parliament as voters picked a cotted campaigning for a runoff votes. third of the Senate and the after coming in second to Moise Moise was the leading vote- 25 remaining members of the in last year’s scrapped results. getter in first-round presiden- Chamber of Deputies. The closest challengers after tial balloting last year and Shortly after the prelimi- that were Moise Jean Charles, appeared headed for a runoff. nary results were finally issued a former senator who had 11 But that second round of bal- by Provisional Electoral Coun- percent of the vote, and the loting was repeatedly derailed cil leaders after hours of delay leader of the Lavalas Family amid fraud allegations and the Monday, Moise was surrounded party, Marysse Narcisse, with official results were annulled by jubilant, cheering support- 8.9 percent. after a Haitian commission ers at a Petionville hotel. With Though his political ene- called for the election to start his wife, Martine, at his side, he mies tried to discredit him as a Supporters of presidential candidate Maryse Narcisse from over from scratch. thanked Haiti’s citizens and all puppet of Martelly, Moise cam- Fanmi Lavalas political party, perform a voodoo ceremo- This time no runoff will his political competitors in the paigned vigorously and his sup- ny before the start of a protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, apparently be needed because deeply polarized country. port appeared to span the polit- Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016. Supporters of Narcisse marched Moise, an agricultural entrepre- “It’s together we will change ical spectrum among the sliver claiming victory for Narcisse or claiming electoral fraud that neur and candidate of former Haiti,” said Moise, who was of Haitians who cast votes. would keep her from offi ce. 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Tourism officials are looking to mar- Police say the cameras can record ket brand Jamaica in the Republic of the input of personal identification Armenia, in Western Asia. numbers (PIN) and collect personal Tourism Minister information that is stored on the mag- Edmund Bartlett said netic strip of the card. the government has Having collected the information a established a new part- criminal can then transfer the infor- ner in Armenia that will mation to another card using a laptop now be selling destination Jamaica with computer and a device called a card Qatar Airlines to bring in new arrivals reader / writer. into the country. ’Last year more than The minister told a press conference 400 customers of fraud recently that the partnership will pro- and forgeries were vide new opportunities for a diversified reported and of that local tourism market, while boosting number 120 were solved. arrivals in the country. Meanwhile, a Bolivian chef was Initial discussions were held during placed on 19 fraud charges relating to the minister’s attendance at the 38th credit card fraud and money laundering plenary session of the United Nations in Trinidad recently. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Wilson Toro Lazada of Santa Cruz affiliate members in Armenia last mo de la Sierra, Bolivia, was remanded in nth. custody when he appeared in a Port of Spain Magistrate’s Court on charges Monserrat of defrauding three banks using forged The Center for Disease Control (CDC) credit cards. has issued a Zika virus travel alert for Montserrat. Trinidad The mosquito-borne disease is Cuba wants to deepen its commercial spreading to people on the island. ties with Trinidad and Tobago. The CDC is recommending that This was disclosed by Trade and Indus- travelers to Montserrat protect them- try Minister Paul Gopee-Scoon who selves from mosquito bites that spread recently returned from the Communist Zika. Caribbean country with a 34-member There is no vaccine or trade and energy delegation. medicine for the Zika. She said local com- The best way to avoid panies have also indi- the virus infection is to cated their intention to prevent mosquito bites, invest and develop busi- the CDC said. ness with the Spanish- The CDC said some travelers to areas speaking country. with Zika will become infected while The minister said the trip comprised s !RTHRITIS OF THE 3PINE s &RACTURES traveling but will not become sick until several meetings with Cuba’s Minister they return home and they might not of Foreign Trade and Commerce, Rod- s #ERVICAL -YELOPATHY s (ERNIATED $ISC have any symptoms. rigo Malmierca Diaz. 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She auto- Georgetown Roraima Tours Jr. is shown during a ceremo- graphed a copy of her book for conglomerate, a then pilot ny marking the twentieth an- Captain Gouveia, and extended in the Guyana Defense Force niversary of the Jonestown a handwritten note of thanks, mass suicide, Wednesday, (GDF), who had an emotional Nov. 18, 1998, at the Golden stating that the airman and his meeting with the lawmaker Gate National Cemetery in team of Guyanese soldiers, had earlier this year in her Capital San Bruno, Calif.. Ryan was saved her life. Hill office, will begin regular ambushed on the airport Captain Gouveia’s Roraima trips to the site of the catastro- tarmac as he attempted to Tours plan to hold a ceremony phe where the Guyana govern- leave Guyana after visiting in the very near future in Geor- ment erected a monument. Jonestown. getown to announce his com- Inspired by the Congress- Associated Press / Randi Lynn Beach pany’s periodic flights to the woman’s book — “This Is Jonestown monument to honor Not the Life I Ordered” that tims of Jonestown to personally the victims of the tragedy. recounts the tragedy where fly people interested in paying While doing so, Roraima’s Congresswoman Jackie Speier — representative of Califor- Congressman Leo Ryan was tribute to the monument. aim is to carry out the pri- nia’s 14th Congressional District and a survivor of the 1978 murdered by Jim Jones’ gun- Captain Gouveia added that vate sector’s desire to market Jonestown mass murder-suicide in the Port Kaituma Jungle men — Captain Gouveia said the decision to offer visits to Guyana’s rich tourism package of Guyana — met with Guyanese Captain Gerry Gouveia 38 he owed it to Speier, and vic- what remains of the area, also, abroad. years later to thank him for saving her life. 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Mike St., in East Ruimveldt, The Backyard Henry; James Luce, president, Cafe attracts a steady stream of foodies, James Dudley Luce Foundation and ACMF board member and Dr. because of its organic menu and invit- Gary Jackson. ing atmosphere. Mangala Weerasekera From farm to plate, Chef Delven Adams is not only passionate about cre- ating delicious dishes to satisfy every palate, he also engages his customers in Jamaican transport delightful story telling about his cook- ing, and the importance of eating fresh minister supports fruits and vegetables, a privilege many countries he says, do not have. Caribbean maritime At his childhood home turned res- taurant, Adams encourages persons to make reservations to facilitate fresh education ingredients and fresh catch of the day. A “calabash” (a dried vegetable shell) Chef Delven Adams showcases baked fi sh and provision from his Backyard With the recent opening of the of fresh tropical fruit was all my palate Café in Georgetown, Guyana. Photo by Tangerine Clarke expanded Panama Canal, signaling a needed to get ready for a feast that fol- new era in shipping and logistics in lowed. the hemisphere, all hands are on deck The three-course meal consisted of He sources his family farm and local He shared some of his secrets ingre- to ensure that the Caribbean is able boiled and fried sweet potato, cassava farmers for the freshest produce, fish dients that go into his cooking, stating to exploit the potential opportunities and ripe plantain, baked-fish, garnished and meat, to satisfy his clientele, many that none of his produce is frozen, but in the sector. Shipping accounts for with fresh lemongrass herb, steamed who jet from around the world, to be picked or bought fresh daily. up to 20 percent of many economies okra, and a mix veggie plate of crispy served in the intimate setting. “I can’t grade the food, I would like in the Caribbean. carrots, Bok Choy, and cabbage. Malini Jaikaran, his partner in the the customer to decide the quality and Former Jamaican Consul Gener- Adam’s creative juices flow when he business, is an expert when it comes to taste of my food,” said Adams, who al, Geneive Brown Metzger, in part- cooks, as was clear in his popular pan desert. She whips up creative cakes that added the he experienced various types nership with the New York Harbor pizza, topped with fresh herbs, special melt in your mouth. of cooking during his travels around Foundation, hosted the launch of made cheese, and homemade sauce. Adams told Caribbean Life that he the world, but he brings his own fusion the American Caribbean Maritime The café’s popular customized wants to raise awareness about healthy to the table. Foundation (ACMF) in New York on cherry drink, ginger tea, and guava eating and by opening the Backyard What started as cooking meals in Nov. 18 at the Yacht Club in midtown and “Jamoon” wines, go well with the Café he gets an opportunity to show a new and exciting way to entertain Manhattan. organic cooking that the chef de jour people that “we could eat what we friends, has turned into a popular res- Guests included maritime indus- prides himself on. grow.” taurant for tourist and locals. trialists, philanthropists, and mari- time educators. Jamaica’s Minister of Transport & Mining, Michael Henry, led a delegation from Jamaica to New York to attend the event, which Needs of Haitian children must be given priority: UNICEF included Dr. Fritz Pinnock, executive director of the Caribbean Maritime By Nelson A. King to recover from Hurricane Matthew, storm. Institute, and CMI’s General Counsel, In light of the recent devasta- which made landfall on Oct. 4. UNICEF and other UN agencies are Deniece Aiken, Esq., who sits on the tion wrought by Hurricane Matthew, Boulierac, who recently returned also supporting health and nutrition foundation board of directors. the United Nations Children’s Fund from a mission to Haiti, said that the programs, and providing safe water Minister Henry highlighted the (UNICEF) is urging that the needs situation in Haiti could improve as through the installation of water critical importance of the maritime of Haitian children be given prior- long as it received continuous sup- treatment plants, the UN said. industry to the future of Jamaica and ity by legislators and the new govern- port, not just support during emer- Boulierac said that, in response to the Caribbean overall, and lauded ment in the French-speaking Carib- gencies, according to the UN. the water and sanitation challenges, Dr. Brown Metzger’s vision in estab- bean nations, as voting took place on He underscored the fact that exasperated by “significant flooding” lishing the ACMF. “We look forward Sunday. between 2006 and 2012, despite suf- in several towns, UNICEF had quad- to the key partnerships and support “There [are] still children at risk in fering a devastating earthquake, the rupled the number of rapid response coming out of this endeavour,” said Haiti, and 600,000 [are] still in need of country’s school enrolment and nutri- teams and was working with the Gov- Minister Henry. aid,” Christophe Boulierac, a spokes- tion figures had seen significant rise, ernment of Haiti and local partners to The foundation was established in person for UNICEF, told reporters at a while infant and under-five mortality rebuild cholera treatment centers. 2015 to provide Caribbean maritime regular news briefing on Friday at the rates had decreased. “So far, [we have] rebuilt 13 of the students with scholarships so that UN Office in Geneva (UNOG). 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Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 33 UWItv a game changer site will also offer a “vast the UWI.” “It has compelled us forge ahead with a pan- searchable video data- These will include to create programming theon of ideas. base, which will serve as “Region talk,” which plac- more quickly and more “For us at UWI-TV, the an invaluable resource es UWI at the center of efficiently,” added Rojas, medium is the message,” for students, scholars, the conversations about the Senior Advisor for he continued. librarians, researchers, regional issues and chal- Communications to the Rojas said UWI-TV can documentarians and lenges facing the region, Vice Chancellor. “We be seen in prime time journalists throughout student-produced pro- at UWI have decided to during the evenings, the region and across the gramming, as well as the use the opportunity that beginning on Dec. 1 in world.” latest research output of these new technologies the New York metro area Executive director of the UWI-TV project Don Rojas. In addressing the the regional institution. offer to share ideas, to on the Caribvision chan- media launch at UWI’s “This changes the glo- dig deeper, think broad- nel of Cablevision. Pro- By Nelson A. King cable service of the Carib- Cave Hill Campus, Vice- bal identity of our uni- er, reach higher for our grams can also be viewed Vice-Chancellor of the bean Media Corporation) Chancellor Beckles versity,” Sir Hilary said. understanding of our on the Internet at www. University of the West and the RJR Group in described UWItv as “a “It allows us for the first region and our world, to uwitv.org. Indies (UWI), Professor Jamaica — will deliver demonstrable outcome time to discuss our Carib- Sir Hilary Beckles, has UWI programming to of partnerships between bean civilization with the described as “a game millions of viewers in 22 industry and academia, world”. changer in Caribbean Caribbean country-mar- which forms part of the He said this was a education and public kets, as well as to the Triple A Vision outlined transformative initiative, outreach” the launch of large Caribbean Diaspo- in the university’s new deeply rooted as a “One UWItv, a new multimedia ra communities in New strategic direction: Align- UWI” project, adding public information and York, Toronto, Montreal, ment between industry that it is poised to drive education service. London and Europe, Sir and academia for wealth regionalism through Sir Hilary said on Fri- Hilary said. creation and distribu- solution-based discourse day that UWItv is set to He said UWItv’s cable tion; expansion of access and public education. go live on Dec. 1, 2016 — service will be comple- to tertiary education and Don Rojas, the Vincen- initially with three hours mented by a “robust increased agility to global tian-born executive direc- of programming per day, web and social presence, opportunities.” tor of the UWI-TV project, showcasing a diversity of allowing users to access He outlined the various said: “We are now in a UWI-owned content. content in real time or on segments that will be fea- new phase of television. This tripartite partner- demand.” tured on the new media Technology has enabled ship — involving UWI, The UWI vice-chan- platform that would “cap- us to view programming CaribVision (the regional cellor said UWItv web- ture the voices of all of on a variety of platforms. Sir Hilary Beckles. Photo by George Alleyne Haiti vaccinates 729, 000 persons against cholera By Nelson A. King early reports indicate with one million doses of The Pan American that vaccination cover- oral cholera vaccine pro- Health Organization age reached 94 percent in vided by GAVI, through (PAHO) says Haiti’s Min- Grande Anse and 90 per- the Global Task Force for istry of Health (MSPP) cent in Sud Department. Cholera Control, Ponce- is nearing completion of But PAHO said the let said. its vaccination campaign communes of Moron He said the Interna- against cholera, hav- (Grande Anse), Port-a- tional Medical Corps ing reached more than Piment, and Chardon- (IMC), CDC, UNICEF, 729,000 people with vac- nieres (Sud) had lower WFP, PIH, Gheskio, cines in Sud and Grand than average coverage. and other vaccination Anse departments, areas In some areas, PAHO partners supported the ravaged by Hurricane Haiti Representative Dr. Health Ministry in the Matthew. Jean-Luc Poncelet said campaign, with social PAHO said on Wednes- teams were hampered by mobilization and logis- day that, with its support difficult access, as roads tics, including cold chain and that of other part- were cut by the hurri- to keep vaccines potent, ners, vaccination teams cane, and populations and transport and sup- fanned out across the were displaced. port for vaccination bri- two departments, start- Poncelet said Min- gades. ing November 8, “aiming istry of Health officials Haiti’s Minister of Pub- to reduce the burden of are now collecting data lic Health, Dr. Daphne cholera cases by immu- and consolidating results, Benoit, noted that, when nizing people in 16 dif- while looking for pockets the campaign began, “the ferent communes, where of unvaccinated people in vaccine is an additional cholera cases had been the communes. intervention, which will reported and where water Epidemiologists and help us to save lives, and sanitation systems immunization experts but does not replace the were damaged.” were mobilized to sup- efforts that the govern- According to PAHO, port the campaign, ment supports in the field Haiti’s Ministry of Health which was carried out of water and sanitation.” 34 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ GIFT IDEAS FOR THE SPECIAL SENIORS IN YOUR LIFE ith lifetimes of experi- older often mean the body visions. This feature is perfect the Internet may uncover that bags and pillows. ences and seemingly slows down and activities may for someone who likes to watch special treat. Another idea is to collect W everything they could not be as easy as they used TV while a spouse is sleeping You may be able to ship a old photos and compile a mem- ever want or need in life al- to be. Many active seniors or reading in the same room. specialty soft drink or favorite ory book. Scan the images so ready at their disposal, se- are not ready to live seden- Other devices that can cookie that is not available in they are preserved digitally niors can be diffi cult to shop tary lives, nor should they be make life easier for seniors in- a nearby store. Otherwise, ask and then print out the images for come the holiday season. forced to do so. Plenty of prod- clude magnifying products or a store manager if a particular in a book that includes the Many even insist that their ucts exist that can make life bookholders. In addition, gel item that’s not in stock in the family history. family members save their easier and more comfortable seat cushions can take pres- store can be a special order. money and not buy them any- for older adults. sure off of the spine in the car Time thing for the holidays. Television-amplifying or at home. Photos Seniors who truly do not But if the thought of headphones are one product What grandparent does want or need anything prob- Grandma or Grandpa not hav- that can be a great fi t for se- Food not enjoy looking at his or her ably will likely jump at the op- ing something to open come niors, particularly those hav- Food is always a handy family members? Computer- portunity to spend time with the holidays is simply unac- ing diffi culty hearing their gift because it doesn’t take savvy men and women can loved ones. Treat a friend or ceptable, consider the follow- televisions. The headphones up much room and can be en- use photo software to design family member to a meal out ing gift ideas. amplify the sound of the pro- joyed at a recipient’s leisure. personalized photo books, or simply spend a few hours gramming without disturb- Perhaps there is something calendars, mugs, and other chatting at his or her home. Activity ing others in the room, and the senior in your life used to photo-related gifts. Just about Sometimes the company of a assistance devices many such headphones even enjoy as a child but now fi nds anything can be emblazoned new face and good conversa- The realities of getting allow users to mute their tele- hard to come by. A search of with a photo, including tote tion is the ideal gift. 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Enriched housing pro- Seniors often require more as- with private or semi-private vides residents with apart- sistance with daily activities rooms, meals and snacks, ments with small kitchens, as they age and begin look- housekeeping, laundry, and sleeping quarters, and a ing for living situations that 24-hour supervision. But bath. Like all adult homes, promise them additional re- each model includes a differ- it offers meals, housekeep- sources. Assisted living resi- ent type and degree of ser- ing services, and laundry, dences offer various levels of vice. plus recreational and social aid, but not all assisted livings New York’s adult home activities and transporta- offer the same types of service. model requires a facility to tion to doctor appointments Some offer structural modi- offer occupants an apartment and shopping. In addition, it fi cations to apartments for or a single or shared room, supplies home health care as people with limited mobility, some or all meals, housekeep- needed. Occupancy is paid some promote assistance with ing and laundry service and for privately and the price is daily housekeeping chores, 24-hour on-site monitoring determined by the size of the while others offer aid with and security. Adult homes apartment and the amount By understanding the different levels of care in each of New York’s as- disabilities. Finding the right also offer some case manage- of assistance a resident re- sisted living residences, a senior can locate a facility that can offer the residence model can often ment services as well as rec- quests. assistance he needs. take a great deal of research. reational and educational pro- One caveat about enriched Here is some information that grams and outings. 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If that is offer daily meals, 24-hour on- with chronic disabilities. who can no longer live inde- model is a New York State- not possible, the resident is site monitoring, and case Most assisted living residents pendently: Adult homes, en- licensed adult home that asked to leave. management. An assisted liv- only take private pay and ser- riched livings, and assisted houses residents who are New York’s assisted liv- ing residence provides more vices are included livings. All three models are still moderately indepen- ing residence is an adult intense medical supervision Continued on page 40 VASCULAR, VEIN AND HEART CENTER DO YOU HAVE BULGING VARICOSE VEINS, OR SPIDER VEINS? (!&) , !%) % +) !)&$ &(* ,!% )) &( )- ##!% % +# () !% * # ) % % &)$ *! '(&# $ *&& .&+ )+0 ( (&$ ,(!&) , !%) % ,. '!% +# # ) *( *$ %* !% &*&() &/ !) ,!## ! " ! ! ! ! DR. 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Treating And Relieving Arthritis Pain There are a lot of peo- enormously may find ple suffering with joint relief with Remicade pain and arthritis, says IV infusion treatments, Dr. Alan P. Goldman, a he says. “It has worked specialist in rheumatol- wonders.” ogy (130 Brighton Beach Patients receive these Avenue, 718-946-7557), treatments once every and they often believe ARTHRITIS & few months, and people that there is little that who previously couldn’t can be done to alleviate their pain. move well find that the They are wrong. There “benefits are tremen- FIBROMYALGIA are many options avail- dous,” he says. Those able, Dr. Goldman says; whose symptoms are less You Just Learn To Live With It, Right? the key is finding a severe may find relief with physician who is knowl- pills or injections. This edgeable in those treat- method has been used ment modalities. successfully for many WRONG! As a rheumatologist, years, says Dr. Goldman. Dr. Goldman special- And, “It still works.” izes in the treatment When patients see of arthritis; one of only Dr. Goldman they are Dr. Alan P. Goldman a handful practicing in assured of receiving Brooklyn. Board-Certified Arthritis Specialist expert evaluations. Dr. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory ill- Goldman’s office offers ness that causes joints x-rays, and a number of Has The Latest to swell. Symptoms in-office treatment pro- include morning stiff- cedures. Should patients NON-SURGICAL Treatments: ness and swelling, often need physical therapy, Treatments May Include Medicines, Injections & Other Therapies. in the hands, elbows, or arrangements can be wrists, he says. 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He you don’t see a surgeon is on staff at the New DR. ALAN P. GOLDMAN before seeing a cardiolo- York Methodist Hos- gist.” pital, and he is a Fellow A surgeon is the of the American College 718-946-7557 expert to see when of Rheumatology, as surgery is needed, he By Appointment Only well as a member of notes, and of course Dr. the American College Goldman refers patients 130 Brighton Beach Ave. of Physi cians, Nassau to surgeons when nec- (Cor. Of Ocean Pkwy. & Brighton Beach Ave.) Medicare essary. Still, Dr. Goldman County Medical Society, And Most Other FREE Insurance believes that the major- the New York State Transportation Brooklyn, NY 11235 ity of people who suf- Medical Society, Ameri- Available Assignments Accepted fer with arthritis can be can Medical Associa- Alan P. Goldman, A.B. Cum Laude Harvard University; A.M., Harvard University; M.D., treated without surgery. tion, and the New York Albert Einstein College Of Medicine; Internal Medicine Training, N.Y.U. 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Wash- pants who need more than oc- be bedridden and they cannot with it a season of smi les, ing your hands for at casional assistance with daily be a danger to others. This is a T the fi rst snowfalls and, least 20 seconds can activities: Medicaid-sponsored program unfortunately, cold and fl u effectively remove The enhanced living pro- that enables people who can outbreaks. While everyone any dirt, grime and gram is a New York Depart- no longer pay independently else is suffering, there are invisible invaders. ment of Health certifi cation to have government funds pay ways you can make it through Skip antibacte- that permits individuals to for their stay. the season unscathed. rial products. Be- Since there is no cure for cold and fl u virus- remain in a residence even New York’s three assisted It is estimated that a bil- cause colds and the es, prevention remains a person’s best op- when they no longer meet the living residences offer many lion people across North flu are the result of tion at fending off cold and fl u, especially original admissions require- senior-friendly options that America will succumb to viruses, which are for seniors. ments. An enhanced living permit individuals to age the cold virus this year, different in behav- program authorizes an adult in place. However, it takes a says Medline. Considering ior and structure home to designate a specifi c savvy senior to understand the there is no cure for cold and from bacteria, they will its severity. Doctors’ offi ces, number of beds for infi rmed nuances among these living fl u viruses, prevention re- not be killed off with the clinics, and even pharmacies individuals who can no lon- options. By understanding the mains a person’s best option use of antibacterial prod- all offer annual fl u shots. ger ambulate independently different levels of care in each at fending off cold and fl u, ucts. What you may suc- Use sanitizer on items or require more than inter- living category, an individual especially for seniors. There ceed in doing is killing off around the house. Sur- mittent care. This program can locate a facility that can are different precautions to any beneficial bacteria on faces that are frequently is for people who need a sig- offer the assistance she needs take that can help protect your hands as well as creat- touched should be wiped nifi cant amount of oversight, and permit her to continue liv- you against getting sick or ing resistant bacteria that down with a disinfectant but still not 24-hour care. It ing a productive life. at least reduce the frequency form with over-use of an- product. A bleach-and-water must be paid for with private Joanna R. 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For more infor- to improve your odds. help reduce your risk of get- tops. gram is not to be confused mation, visit www.joanna- Wash your hands the ting the fl u or help minimize Avoid sick people. with the assisted living resi- leefer.com. K?<D<;@:8C;@I<:KFIP=FI9IFFBCPE 8L;@FCF>P @EK 40 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ ENTERTAINMENT FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT, GO TO CARIBBEANLIFENEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT Artwork of Cheryl Byron, founder of Something Positive, a culutral arts center retaining Afro-Caribbean culture through dance and art. Portrait by Kama Cox Series to celebrate Cheryl Byron’s iconic styles By Alexandra Simon An exhibit celebrating Caribbean icon and singer Cheryl Byron, will debut at the Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center, displaying the items she once wore throughout her life and career from Dec. 6–Jan. 1. “The Iconography Series: Celebrating the Female Spirit — Cheryl Byron” is celebrating the life of Cheryl Byron and the unique styles she incorporated into her identity. The exhibit is showcasing the costumes, accessories, and fabrics Continued on Page 42 Dance to connect with roots JAZZ FOR JOY By Alexandra Simon It’s a chance for children to connect Jazz singer Lil Phillips. with their dance roots. Two educators are introducing a Giving children and families an awesome Christmas workshop for Brooklyn middle school students to show kids the dance styles that influenced the cultures they are The Ella Nixon Drive is an annual gifts and toys that sometimes we of fun and great music in an effort from. The dance workshop, called holiday toy, clothing and gift giving could not open them all on Christ- to gather gifts that will be donated “K nekSH( )n: the Workshop Series,” event that not only works to secure mas day.” to homeless families and children in will take place at two schools — Madiba a happy holiday for those in need but As the holidays approach, there foster care, so that they may have a Prep Middle School and School of Inte- also serves to encourage and assist will be laughter and happiness for memorable Christmas day. grated Learning — on Dec. 3 and Dec. others in becoming charitable organ- some and little or nothing for others. “This year our guests will sing and 16. It will be a chance for children to izers so that they may reach their According to Nixon The Ella Nixon dance along to excerpts from the connect with the origins of Caribbean own gift giving goals. Drive will change that scenario for as critically acclaimed play “SS NIR- dances they are familiar with, and an Roz Nixon, founder of the drive many people as we possibly can! As VANA” a magical Jazz musical that opportunity to explore other avenues of says, “Christmas was the most impor- a producer of Jazz events, Nixon has spotlights legendary Blues & Jazz education, said one of the organizers. tant time of the year for my mother. chosen that genre to bring attention artists. On Wed. Dec.7, 2016 we will “This is a series for students to expe- She was filled with holiday spirit and to the annual evening of giving with spot light the music of Dinah Wash- rience a dance class leading up to their loved to decorate the house inside a theme entitled “Jazz for Joy.” ington, Nat King Cole and Bessie winter concert and we thought ‘Why and out. She would buy us so many Nixon has invited all for a night Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 41 JAZZ FOR JOY Continued from page 41 Just back from encore per- Smith,” said Nixon. formances in Russia, Antoi- In look, costume and sound, nette Montague is sure to set TOP 10 the talented cast will cover the night on fire with her some of the most popular tunes sassy, saucy portrayal of Bes- SINGLES of each of the legends they por- sie Smith. As the toast of last tray, as the audience becomes Summer’s “Charlie Parker Jazz reminiscent of a sweeter time. Festival,” Montague sings and Closer 1 This year’s drive will feature Lil swings both Jazz and Blues The Chainsmokers Feat. Halsey Phillips who will perform the with her unrelenting, soul- Starboy music of Dinah Washington. ful, signature, groove. “She is 2 The Weekend Feat. Daft Punk Phillips is a well-seasoned jazz a show with in a show that performer known for her rich you don’t want to miss,” said Let Me Love You tone and authentic vocal Jazz 3 Nixon. DJ Snake Feat. Justin Bieber quality. She has also been slat- Jazz for Joy will be held ed to play Dinah in the Dinah on Wed. Dec. 7, 2016 from Heathens Washington story. 6-10 pm there is no cover so 4 Twenty One Pilots Rob Fulton, a singer who please bring gifts or gift cards 24K Magic conveys his musical passion for boys and girls ages 12-19 5 Bruno Mars abundantly with the sound of to Harlem Besame Restau- a big band as easily as he does rant, 2070 Adam Clayton Pow- Side To Side 6 with the intimacy of a jazz ell Jr. Blvd., NYC, the exact Ariana Grande Feat. Nicki Minaj trio, will perform the music of same space where boxing great Nat King Cole. “Fulton brings Sugar Ray Robinson’s corner Don’t Wanna Know chills as he performs the most 7 Maroon 5 Feat. Kendrick Lamar bar and restaurant was born. cherished tunes from the King For more information, please Cheap Thrills Cole song book,” said Nixon. call 646 373 3690. Singer Rob Fulton. 8 Sia Feat. Sean Paul Treat You Better 9 Shawn Mendes Unsteady Dance to connect with roots Cheryl Byron’s iconic styles 10 X Ambassadors Continued from page 41 Continued from page 41 Something Positive, to spon- not give them the opportunity that belonged to the late sing- sor the exhibit. TOP 10 to take a class to learn different er and founder of Something Many of the items that dance styles?,’” said Shola Rob- Positive, who is organizing will be on display are pieces ALBUMS erts, a dance instructor at the the display. Organizers of the that were designed specifi- School of Integrated Learning. exhibit are hosting the series cally for Byron, and will also “Learning doesn’t only take honoring her style and who give guests an up close and We Got It From Here... place in four walls — it goes she was to show the impor- personal look at her unique 1 A Tribe Called Quest beyond that and we want to tance of celebrating their Car- beliefs revealed for the first show and tell students how to ibbean heroes. time, in her unique clothing, Trolls 2 take and use those resources to “We designed a program said Manswell. Soundtrack make those connections.” celebrating women because “Cheryl always said her You Want It Darker During the two workshops, the community needs to body needed to be a canvas, 3 Leonard Cohen Roberts and co-organizer of realize that people like us and when she got on stage the series, Autumn Scoggan, — Caribbean, blacks, and she was a living moving can- 57th & 9th will teach some 25 students women — need to have posi- vas,” he said. 4 Sting at both schools, various dance tive role models,” said Shaun He also says ensuring the styles and prepare them for Professional dancer Shola K. Rob- M. Rasmussen, exhibit cura- community learns about A Pentatonix Christmas erts. Shola K. Roberts 5 their school’s annual winter tor and assistant director of the figures that came before Pentatonix concerts. Scoggan will teach Something Positive, a cul- them is important because Simply Christmas foot dances, and Roberts is have the chance to talk about tural arts organization that it is not often they will learn 6 Leslie Odom, Jr. teaching the West African ori- the workshop and what they Byron founded some 30 years about them somewhere else. gins of most Caribbean dances, learned, said Roberts. ago. “If you don’t know an icon The Essential Leonard Cohen which she said many of the stu- Roberts has been dancing “When we are creating an exists or know your history 7 Leonard Cohen dents will identify with. professionally for 17 years, she icon, we are creating an idea because you don’t have the “Autumn will be teaching teaches in schools because they represent so you feel immediate tools — you’ll Hamilton: An American Musical them floor work and the idea she says it is one of the few that something that you can only use what’s available 8 Original Broadway Cast of being connected to the floor places Caribbean children get be in accordance with.” and often those are not the Long Live The Angels and using balance,” said Rob- to explore their creativity and At the exhibit visitors good things,” said Manswell. 9 Emeli Sande erts. “I will be teaching tra- other cultures. Her end goal is will see the dresses, items, “In creating icons you cre- ditional West African dance to allow her students to make jewelry, and costumes once ate a certain kind of leader- HERE because most of our students these discoveries. worn by the singer displayed ship, even if the person is no 10 Alicia Keys are of African descent and from “I want them to see the con- on several mannequins. All longer around,” said Michael the Caribbean — we want to nection of the dances to their of the pieces are items that Manswell. “One can create a allow them to experience danc- own cultures and its relation- came out of storage from value system based on some- es from different cultures and ship in the African Diaspora,” preservations that Some- thing powerful, and empow- prepare them for their winter said Roberts. “Hence why we thing Positive and Asake ering for a life down the road, concert.” call it KnekSH()n — every- Bomani — Byron’s sister — and we really want people After the workshop, a few thing from the rhythm and maintained for more than a to understand that they can students will be chosen to par- drums, in Caribbean some of decade. Actor Danny Glov- still hold on to something ticipate in the winter concert the music and styles are very er who was a close friend even if you didn’t know an series at both schools, and will similar.” of Byron’s, partnered with icon exists.” 42 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ Cash-strapped magnate touched by homeless boy inch of his life and left for dead by a gang of union goons. “Believe” Coming to his rescue is a Very Good (3 stars) most unlikely hero, a preco- Rated PG for violence, cious homeless kid named CJ mature themes and mild Joseph (Issaac Ryan Brown). epithets. CJ and his mom Sharon (Dan- Running time: 118 min- ielle Nicolet) nurse Matthew utes back to health while giving him Distributor: Power of 3 a priceless lesson about what really matters most in life. For, despite their dire cir- cumstances, the Josephs both fervently believe that better days are coming. “I wish I had By Kam Williams that kind of faith,” Matthew It’s late November in Grun- admits. 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Another Jamaican Elaine Thompson captured the CASJA Sportswoman of the Year award for completing the wom- en’s sprint double at the Rio Olympics. Continued on Page 46 READY TO Whitewash By Azad Ali West Indies Women’s team suffered a whitewash (3-0) at the hands of India Women in India recently, missing out CONQUER on an automatic qualification for next year’s ICC 50-overs World Cup in Eng- It’s destiny: Junior guard Destiny Philoxy did a bit of everything for South Shore last season, averaging just land. over eight points per game for the Lady Vikings. Photo by Steve Schnibbe Set 200 for victory in the final match at the Mulapadua Cricket Stadium, the Caribbean women were dismissed for Lady Vikings set sights on another city title 184 at the start of the final over to con- cede the series 3-0. They appeared on course to win at By Laura Amato son, and they have their sights set on ing up at short at states [last year] is 166 for 4 in the 45th over but shock- They’re trying to build a dynasty another city title and a run at a state definitely the motivation.” ingly lost their last six wickets for just in Canarsie. Federation crown. The memory of last year’s 67–51 18 runs to be skittled out for 184. South Shore’s girls basketball “We’ve got high expectations,” semifinal loss to eventual state India left-spinner Rajeshwari Gayak- team has won back-to-back Public South Shore coach Anwar Gladden champ Ossining has lingered in the wad was the main bower for India with4 Schools Athletic League champion- said. “We’re going to try and get back collective minds of this year’s Lady for 34, taking three of the six wickets at ships — but the Lady Vikings are to a city championship and compete Vikings squad. And now the team the end to tumble the Windies girls. looking to take the next step this sea- for states. [The girls] feel like com- Continued on Page 46 Continued on Page 46 BQ Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 45 Sport awards Continued from page 46 The rising star was also a bronze medalist in the 60-meter dash at the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Champion- ships in Portland, Oregon, USA. Bahamian Shaunae Millers, the Olympic 400m champion, was a nom- inee for Sportswoman of the Year. Antiguan fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was named Junior Sportsman of the Year for his role in the West Indies victory at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The Under-19s were named Male Team of the Year. Barbadian all-rounder Hayley Mat- thews is the Junior Sportswoman of the Year. She scored 66 in the final of the 2016 ICC Women’s World Twen- ty20 which earned West Indies an eight-wicket victory over Australia. West Indies Women secured the global title Female Team of the Year honor. Triple threat: South Shore’s girls basketball team is looking to notch a third straight city championship this season, boasting a roster jam-packed with experience. Photo by Robert Cole LADY VIKINGS READY TO CONQUER Continued from page 45 stuff each year. It’s good, we’re back and “Kayla’s a star in the making as is determined to make sure history it’s up to them how good we can be.” a freshman,” he said. “She’s already doesn’t repeat itself — at least when it The Philoxy sisters in particular give 6-foot-1 and she’s only a freshman. comes to the Federation tournament. the Lady Vikings a leg up on the compe- She’ll get some minutes for us.” “They’ve all been there. They know tition. The pair was the spark that made South Shore is determined to make what they have to do,” Gladden said. South Shore’s offense go last season, it three in a row this season, but the Gladden knew who his starting five a one-two punch of scoring potential Lady Vikings are also focused on the would be long before the preseason that Gladden is hoping will continue little things. This group is experi- even began — Selena and Destiny Phi- this season. enced, confident, and most impor- loxy, Valena Hickerson, Earlette Scott, The Lady Vikings boast one of the tantly, always working to fine-tune its Gold medallist Jamaica’s Elaine Thomp- and Tsahai Corbie — and each player most experienced rosters in the entire collective game. son celebrates her medal for the women’s makes the long-time coach’s job easier. city, but South Shore is not without It’s that mindset Gladden is certain 100-meter fi nal during the athletics com- They’ve all won big-time games and a few fresh faces, including freshman will help add another chapter to the pro- petitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics played in big-time moments, and that forward Kayla Johnson. The first-year gram’s burgeoning basketball history. at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, kind of experience means Gladden can varsity player grew up around basket- “It’s still a South Shore team, and Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. take an occasional step back and simply ball — her older brother Corey plays our them is still day by day,” he said. Associated Press / Kirsty Wigglesworth let his team play. college hoops at St. Francis Brooklyn “You start looking too far ahead and “It just makes my life a little bit easier — and Gladden is certain she’ll have that’s when problems arise. We know in that stuff that we do gets passed down,” an impact on the hardwood from the if we get better every day, we’ll be Gladden said. “You don’t have to restart get-go. fine.” Twenty20 Continued from page 45 Midwood clinches first-ever ‘A’ volleyball title The defeat was the West Indies Women’s last chance to secure By Laura Amato hard, and the team has been playing at did all season,” said Midwood coach the two ICC Championship points They’re going to be buzzing about our best all season. This is just a really Thomasina Lenzi “We had to block required to seal a top four position this one for years. well-deserved victory for us.” well, which is what we do, and we had in the standings and gain automatic Midwood girl’s volleyball made pro- Midwood — the No. 2 seed in the to have transitional game with great World Cup qualification. gram history on Nov. 22, clinching the postseason — came into the cham- defense.” They lie fourth on 22 points but team’s first-ever Public Schools Athletic pionship tilt riding a serious wave of Cardozo did its best to match the can be overtaken by either India League A title, defeating Cardozo in momentum, and the Hornets (14–0) Hornets spike for spike, but Midwood Women who are fifth with 19 points straight sets of 25–14 and 25–17. didn’t miss a beat in the final. The managed to pull away down the stretch with three games left to play, or by It was a picture-perfect victory for a squad wrapped up the season without in both of its victories. South Africa Women who are sixth Hornets senior class that has come up giving up a single set and trailed just a The Hornets wrapped up the first set on 17 points also with three games just short of championship glory over handful of times against the top-seeded on a 12-to-3–point run and notched to play. the last three years. Judges. six straight points in the second set to In the limited Twenty20 overs, “It’s the most amazing feeling,” said “We knew it was going to be a jump out to a 20–13 lead. Midwood took West Indies Women crushed India senior middle blocker Liridona Vata. competitive game, and we knew that several timeouts early on in both sets, 3-0 which followed the One-Day “We’ve tried so hard and worked really we had to come to that net as we keeping the squad focused. International series. 46 Caribbean Life, Dec. 2–8, 2016 BQ Double Dutch competition celebrates 25th year By Alexandra Simon “It’s one of the most antici- Jumping, hopping, and acro- pating youth events in the city batic roping for the top prize. for the holidays and one of the The Double Dutch Holiday biggest,” she said. “Kids take Classic will feature some of field trips to see this, the audi- the best double Dutch teams ence is filled with families, and from around the world to com- we have a lot of people from pete for the title of the best at politicians and radio personali- the Apollo Theater in Harlem. ties that come to support.” The annual competition will One group participating in see some new countries par- the competition is Jumpers in ticipating, and is also reach- Command, an East Flatbush- ing a milestone as it celebrates based double Dutch group that its 25th year since it’s been has been participating in the in operation, said the shows tournament since the early organizer. nineties and won the champion- “We’re going to see some ship in 2004. 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