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Hosp. workers face layoffs with Montefi ore purchase BY PATRICK ROCCHIO tween March 10, 2013 and March Workers at Westchester 23, 2013. Most will be rehired by Mon- MAILING ADDRESS GOES HERE Square Medical Center are ner- vously awaiting word whether tefiore. But it’s also likely that Photo by Walter Pofeldt they’ll get the ax or keep their job, those rehired will not be covered with Montefiore Medical Center under their existing union con- announcing last week that it is tract since WSMC is closing, not taking over the struggling hospi- merging. tal. “MMC is evaluating its staff- Some 500 workers could be ing needs across the system,” stat- affected by the takeover, most of ed the letter from WSMC president them members of 1199 SEIU Unit- and CEO Alan Kopman. “You will T RANCIS AVIER EAST AY ed Healthcare Workers or New hear directly from MMC about job S . F X F D York State Nurses Association. opportunities they will be making Ertona Batat enjoys a plate of pasta at St. Francis Xavier School’s Feast A letter went out to workers available.” Day celebration earlier this month. at the hospital on Dec. 10, stating Union issues they will find their employment A source familiar with the with WSMC ending sometime be- Continued on page 68 A CNG Publication • Vol. 32 No. 51 UPDATED EVERY DAY AT BXTIMES.COM While We Wish Our Friends And Neighbors A Joyous Holiday... Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Families Of Newton, Connecticut www.bxtimes.com BRONX TIMES REPORTER Dec. 20-26, 2012 2 TIMES REPORTER BRONX www.bxtimes.com More stores commit Dec. 20-26, 2012 www.bxtimes.com TIMES REPORTER 3 BRONX to TN Shopping Center BY BOB KAPPSTATTER veloping the site with Aaron CEO of Apple-Metro, Inc., If you build it, they will Malinsky and Paul Slayton. NY metro area Applebee’s come. Anchored by a Tar- franchisee. That seems to be the get department store – the Tankel said the res- mantra for the new Throggs retailer’s third Bronx out- taurant will hire about 200 Neck Shopping Center cur- let – the shopping center is local residents to open the rently rising in Ferry Point. scheduled to open in early location. While merchants in 2014, with 285,000-square MetroOptics Eyewear Local merchants are casting a wary eye as newest planned tenants - Petco and Famous Footwear - are nearby Throggs Neck are feet of stores and restau- will open their fourth Bronx added to the Throggs Neck Shopping Center soon to rise in Ferry Point. casting a fearful eye on po- rants on two levels and cov- location, adding to their ex- tential competition, local ered and uncovered parking isting ones at Westchester to promote local merchants. Kaufman. Besides the Target mall and national retailers have for 900 cars. Square, Parkchester and “People need to remem- “A lso, it’s the mer- as potential competition, the committed to fill 75% of the Several other major Hunts Point. ber that East Tremont Av- chants who donate money Whitestone Cinemas are ex- center, its co-developer an- tenants joined the roster Once completed, the enue is their neighborhood, for Christmas lights and pected to become an outlet- nounced. within the last month. developers envision up to 30 and they want to support the other seasonal events,” style mall, while Bay Plaza Petco and Famous Foot- TJ Maxx will serve as a local and national retailers well-being of the merchants he added, “that make our at Co-op City will soon add wear are the latest to com- junior anchor for the devel- joining the anchor and ju- there. They don’t want to see neighborhood feel like a an indoor mall anchored by mit, joining anchor stores opment. nior anchor tenants. gates on closed stores,” said community. Macys. Target and TJ Maxx, as well Applebee’s, with five Fearful that many of as Applebee’s and Metro Op- other restaurants now serv- those retailers may drive tics. ing the Bronx, has signed a local customers away from “National tenants, as 6,640 square foot lease seat- its mom and pop shops and Red Hats sponsor casino trip well as the best local retail- ing about 250 guests. local restaurants, former ers, have been eager to open “We love The Bronx, state Assemblyman Steve The Red Hat Pelham 8:30 a.m. at Ampere Avenue Tickets are $35 with a re- their doors here, and we’re the people, the attitude, Kaufman, now head of the Bay Divas, are sponsoring and Kennelworth Place, turn of $30 slot play, and a rapidly filling the remain- the environment and, are Throggs Neck Merchants the trip to the Sands Casino and at 8:40 a.m. at Buhre $5 dollar food coupon. All ing space,” said Joseph Si- thrilled to be participating Association, has been push- and Designer Outlet Stores and Hobart avenues. Coffee, are invited. Call Fran Arico mone, president of Simone in this new retail develop- ing to establish a local Busi- in Pennsylvania on Thurs- buttered bagels, water and at (718) 828 5073. Development, which is de- ment,” said Zane Tankel, ness Improvement District day, Jan. 3. The bus departs “pickings” will be served. GXjjk_\G\gg\ife` By Camille Sperrazza chicken and roasted father,” “The God- Homemade ravioli. peppers; sausage son,” and “Uncle Stuffed shells. Anti- and peppers; porto- Tony.” Owners Moe pasto. Italian-Amer- bello mushrooms; Acquino and Mike icans know how to spinach; and for Barrett work hard eat — and they know those who like to preparing the best- where to shop: Bari- stick with tradition tasting quality food, no’s Market. — cheese. 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