Bronx Voice - June 19, 2024

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Brats beat female straphanger for her purse at Yankee Stadium

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By Dan Gesslein Two female muggers beat a woman in the face with a scooter during a robbery at the Yankee Stadium station, cops said.

The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspects who look like high school students. Cops said the pair are wanted for a vicious beat down over a purse.

At around midnight on April 17, a 56-year-old woman was getting off a subway train at the Yankee Stadium station at River Avenue and East 161 Street. Cops said as she exited the train, two girls in their teens or early 20s began arguing with her.

According to investigators,

the girls said, “What a beautiful purse” in Spanish.

Then one of the suspects swung a metal scooter into the victim’s face. As the victim was stunned, the two attackers started punching her repeatedly throughout her body.

The attackers then grabbed the victim’s purse and ran out of the station.

The first suspect is described as a female with a light complexion and dark hair. She was last seen wear-

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The NYPD is searching for these two females in connection with a mugging at Yankee Stadium in which a woman was beaten with a metal scooter. ing a light blue jacket, gray sweatpants and a black face mask.

The second suspect is described as a female with a light complexion and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a light blue jacket with a black shirt underneath and black pants.

Anyone with information

in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers. nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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Smash-n-grab robbers steal designer shades

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By Dan Gesslein Four men walked into a Co-op City eyeglass store, smashed the counters with hammers and stole designer shades, cops said.

At around 4 pm on May 23, four men armed with hammers and axes walked into Fabulous Optical at 691 Co-op City Boulevard in the Peartree Shopping Center.

Cops said the group used the hammers and axes to smash the multiple display cases throughout the store.

They then scooped up 30 pairs of designer eyeglasses and ran out.

No injuries were reported.

The NYPD released surveillance video of the robbers in action.

The first suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and slim build.

He was last seen wearing a white and black baseball cap, a white t-shirt, black sweatpants, a black facemask, and black sneakers.

The second suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion and slim build.

He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black baseball cap, black pants, a white facemask and black sneakers.

The third suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion and slim

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The NYPD is searching for four men in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a Co-op City designer eyeglass store. build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, gray baseball cap, blue jeans, a white facemask and black sneakers.

The fourth suspect is s male who was last seen wearing gray shoes, a multicolored

t-shirt and a surgical mask.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The

public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

All calls are strictly confidential.

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Community Op Ed NYC Summer Safety: Enjoy NYC more this summer thanks to additional lifeguards, new cooling centers 6 • BRONX VOICE• June 19 - 25, 2024

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By Mayor Eric Adams We unofficially kicked off the summer in New York City during Memorial Day weekend. Our beaches are open for the season, and our public pools will open June 27. New York City has so much to see and do that people forget that this is a beach town, with two of the best beaches in the entire country just a subway ride away!

We want to make sure summer in the city is fun and safe, no matter what the weather conditions. That’s why we are hitting the ground running this season, with good news about lifeguard staffing and expanded plans to protect New Yorkers from extreme heat and other emergencies.

Let’s start with lifeguards. As many New Yorkers are aware, there is a national lifeguard shortage. It’s not just an issue in the greatest city in the world.

But lifeguard shortages mean fewer places to swim. That’s why the city has been working to change some of the rules in the contract with the union representing city lifeguards to allow us to hire more New Yorkers to keep more of our beaches open longer.

Last week, we announced commonsense changes that will modernize our lifeguard requirements and align them with state regulations and industry

standards. It will allow us to hire more fully qualified lifeguards, keep our beaches and pools open, and improve overall safety for our swimmers, especially our children and young people.

Remember: Swimming and bathing are allowed ONLY when a lifeguard is on duty.

Lifeguards are on duty 7 days a week, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM through September 8.

They are looking out for your safety, but everyone needs to do their part. Be aware of surf conditions, especially riptide warnings, which can sweep even experienced swimmers out to sea with little warning.

While a perfect day at the beach is one of the best things about summer, extreme heat can be dangerous and even deadly.

Summers are different than they used to be. With climate change leading to more frequent and intense heat, a heat wave can be more than just un-

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Ahead of the summer season, as New Yorkers experience more extreme weather events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol announce a robust, proactive safety plan to protect New Yorkers from extreme heat, as well as tips and resources for hurricane preparedness and air quality concerns at Brooklyn Museum.

comfortable — it can be dangerous or even life threatening.

That is why New York City is getting ready in advance — and we want all New Yorkers to be ready, too.

Having a working air conditioner or a fan in your home is one of the most effective ways to guard against heat emergen-

cies. If you need help purchasing an air conditioner or fan, you may be able to get help from the Home Energy Assistance Program. Dial 311 or visit nyc.gov/311 for more information and to learn about eligibility.

Our city has also expanded the number of cooling

centers available this year, and our new “Cool Options” map will now be available 24/7 online, starting this week. This map will show a broad variety of cooling center options available in our city. These include many of our public libraries, older adult cenCONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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-ters, and museums, in addition to official New York City Cooling centers.

It’s not too early to plan for an extreme heat event. Just like you locate the emergency exit on an airplane ahead of time, it’s a good idea to locate a nearby cooling option before you need it. Make sure your family, friends, and neighbors have cooling plans, too — especially those who are vulnerable to extreme heat, including older folks, families with young children, and people who need to bring their pets with them.

While service animals are welcome at all centers, there are also designated pet-friendly cooling centers in every bor-

ough, so plan ahead to make sure everyone is safe.

In addition to opening cooling centers citywide, we are also expanding our city’s natural cooling system — our tree canopy. Our Parks Department has planted over 15,000 new trees in 2024, and we are on pace to plant more than 18,000 trees this year — the highest total in eight years.

Prolonged heat is not our only concern. Our city must be prepared for other extreme weather events like hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfire smoke. Last year, we saw how quickly dangerous wildfire smoke could blanket our city, even from fires thousands of miles away.

This year, we have updated our air quality emergency guidelines with new protocols and monitoring. We are doing more outreach to vulnerable populations, and expanding protections for critical services and infrastructure, such as public transportation and hospitals. If there are serious air quality concerns, we can modify school operations and outdoor events, and distribute high-quality masks to the public.

New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the city’s free emergency notification system, which keeps everyone updated about weather, air quality, and other emergency issues. Notify NYC is avail-

able in 14 languages, including American Sign Language. Visit nyc.gov/notify to sign up or call 3-1-1. You can also visit airnow.gov for up-to-date information on air quality in your area.

As we saw during Superstorm Sandy, a hurricane heading towards New York City is one of the biggest threats we face, and the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be worse than usual because of near-record warm ocean temperatures, among other factors.

New Yorkers can find out if they live in one of the six hurricane evacuation zones by visiting NYC.gov/knowyourzone or by calling 3-1-1. Make

a plan to evacuate by knowing where you will go and how you will get there.

Flash flooding is also a concern for our city. If you live in a below grade, low-lying or low drainage area, make sure you have a plan for extreme flash flooding. As with every other emergency, make sure you are prepared in advance.

There are great resources online at nyc.gov/readynewyork.

This administration has made public safety the center of everything we do, and that includes preparing for weather emergencies and protecting people at our pools and beaches. Let’s work together to make the summer of 2024 our safest summer ever.

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7 killed during ‘Gun Violence Awareness Month’

By David Greene At least seven people have been murdered in the Bronx in the first 14 days of June— which is “Gun Violence Awareness Month.”

The most recent incident was a fatal stabbing reported at 9:42 p.m. on June 13, when, police say, a 29-year-old male was stabbed multiple times in the torso in front of 1420 Washington Avenue in Claremont Village.

The victim, later identified by the NYPD as Nelquan Lilly, was stabbed outside of his building and died a short time later at St. Barnabas Hospital.

On June 12, officers in the 46th Precinct responded to a call of a male stabbed at 9:16 p.m. at Echo Place and East Tremont Avenue, when officers discovered a still unidentified male with a stab wound to the chest.

He too died at St. Barnabas Hospital.

At 8:59 p.m. on June 12,

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Family members of homicide victim Kelvin Simms are comforted by members of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council during a vigil for Simms held on June 12.

police officers in the 40th Precinct responded to a call of a male shot at 494 East 138 Street in Mott Haven.

Police say in this incident a still-unidentified 44-yearold man was discovered with a gunshot wound to

the head and paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

At 7:37 p.m. on June 9, officers in the 49th Precinct were called to Sackett Avenue and Williamsbridge Road in Morris Park for a

report of a male shot. A police source stated, “Upon arrival, officers observed an unidentified male who sustained a gunshot wound to the head and chest.”

The victim, later identified by police as 29-year-

old Kelvin Sims, of nearby Silver Street, was transported to Jacobi Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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of two suspects wanted in connection to the homicide.

On June 9, officers from the 52nd Precinct were called to Williamsbridge Oval Park in Norwood, for a report of “an aided male.”

A police source stated at the time, “The 66-yearold male aided was discovered unconscious and unresponsive with multiple puncture wounds to the body while on a park bench.”

This victim, later identified as Jose Cruz, 66, of 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, was rushed to Jacobi Hospital where he died a short time later.

On June 5, at 2:39 a.m. officers from the 43rd Precinct were called to 945 Underhill Avenue in Soundview for a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival officers discovered an unidentified male with a “stab wound to the chest” and he was also rushed to Jacobi Hospital,

where he died.

Police later identified the victim as Darryl Sargent, 37, of 945 Underhill Avenue.

The month began with police responding to a fatal stabbing reported at 6:08 a.m. on June 1, as officers from the 47th Precinct were called to 1418 Oakley Street in the Williamsbridge section.

Police say in this incident a 37-year-old female was slashed across her neck.

EMS transported the woman to Jacobi Hospital where she died. The victim was later identified as 37-year-old Ashley Smith of Mt. Vernon, New York.

On June 11th the NYPD released a photo of the suspect wanted in connection with this homicide and the following day police announced the arrest of Jalessa Richardson of Walton Avenue. Richardson was charged with murder, manslaughter and

criminal possession of a weapon.

In the latest statistics released by the NYPD, murder is down 21.1% as the NYPD reported 30 homicides across the city during the month of May, compared with 38 homicides recorded in May 2023.

Anyone with any information on any violent crime is urged to call the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 (800) 577-TIPS, all calls remain confidential.

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Health Matters

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5-minute test leads to better care for people with dementia

The underdiagnosis of dementia, especially among Black and Hispanic patients, is a long-standing challenge in medicine.

A new study, published in Nature Medicine, finds that an easy, five-minute assessment, paired with recommendations built into the electronic medical record system, led to a three-fold improvement in diagnosis and treatment for patients in a primary care setting compared to a control group.

The “5-Cog paradigm,” which was developed by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, dramatically enhances the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and represents a new, better way

to guide initial treatment.

“Dementia is often undiagnosed in primary care—and even when diagnosed, it often goes untreated,” said Joe Verghese, M.B.B.S., the paper’s senior author and developer of the 5-Cog paradigm. “Until now, most approaches to detecting cognitive impairment take a long time, are expensive, and require a neurologist. And since existing tests were developed in white populations, they don’t account for cultural differences. We’ve tried to address these inadequacies with current tests, and the findings from our study

show meaningful progress on all fronts.”

Dr. Verghese is a professor and director of the division of cognitive and motor aging in the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, the Judith and Burton P. Resnick Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease Research, the Murray D. Gross Memorial Faculty Scholar in

Gerontology, and director of the Jack and Pearl Resnick Gerontology Center at Einstein and director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain.

Emmeline Ayers, M.P.H., a principal staff scientist in the department of neurology, was last author on the paper.

Dr. Verghese’s 5-Cog

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resulting from a person’s preferred language, education level, and gender. Importantly, the assessment can be given by minimally trained non-physician personnel who can convey results to a primary care provider. The cognitive assessment is paired with recommendations to guide primary care physicians on next steps, including referral to a specialist.

The study involved 1,201 older Bronx-residing pri-

mary care patients (median age 72.8) with cognitive concerns. Ninety-four percent of patients were Black and/or Hispanic/Latino and all of them resided in zip codes designated as socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods. The patients were randomly assigned either to the group receiving the 5-Cog approach (599 patients) or to a control group that was not tested. Follow-up over the next 90 days showed that, compared with the con-

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trol group, those patients who had undergone 5-Cog paradigm were three times likelier to have benefited from “improved dementia care actions” including being diagnosed for new mild cognitive impairment or dementia, being referred to specialists, and receiving medications.

“We’re hopeful that the findings from this study could promote changes in primary care practice so that more older people with mild cognitive im-

pairment or dementia will benefit from getting diagnosed and treated for their conditions,” Dr. Verghese said.

The Nature Medicine article is titled “Non-Literacy Biased, Culturally Fair Cognitive Detection Tool in Primary Care Patients with Cognitive Concerns: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” In addition to Dr. Verghese and Ms. Ayers, the other Montefiore Einstein authors on the study were Rachel Chalmer,

M.D., Marnina Stimmel, Ph.D., Erica Weiss, Ph.D., Jessica Zwerling, M.D., M.S., Rubina Malik, M.D., David Rasekh, B.S., Asif Ansari, M.D., Amy R. Ehrlich, M.D., and Cuiling Wang, Ph.D., as well as Roderick A. Corriveau, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health. The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute on Aging (UG3NS105565 and U01NS105565).

PRIDE at Montefiore: Caring for our Bronx LGBTQIA+ community

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By Justin Toro, LMSW, Associate Director, AIDS Center, Montefiore Health System For more than three decades, Montefiore has been at the forefront of providing equitable care for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community. In fact, Montefiore has been designated a leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign 10 years in a row for provide safe, sensitive and equitable care; with a perfect score the past two years!

Supporting PRIDE – Inside and Out We’re beyond proud to offer a range of services as unique as the amazing people we serve . We know that while the month of June is a time of empowerment, any time of the year we can feel depression and anxiety, which we know is more common in the LGBTQ+ community.

In fact, LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to have a mental health condition, and transgender individuals are nearly 4x as likely as people whose gender identity corresponds with their birth sex to experience a mental health condition.

At Montefiore, we have experts in stress and mental health who have experience partnering with all ages of people within our borough.

We also have ongoing research to measure and address disparities in mental healthcare, specifically for transgender and nonbinary people.

For individuals who feel their assigned gender at birth doesn’t match who they are, we have a range of services from adult gender affirming surgery, including facial feminization surgery (FFS), facial masculinization surgery, tracheal shave, and voice feminization surgery to laser hair removal. Sometimes these procedures might seem out of reach, but we are here to partner with our community to navigate care and resources in New York.

Montefiore has many locations that serve the community year-round, providing care with dignity and respect for all, access to the latest treatments, like long acting injectables to prevent HIV, and helping to address barriers to care, including lack of healthy food, unhealthy living conditions and unstable housing. Our hospitals, community health centers and specialty clinics across our health system deliver general and specialty care in a safe, welcoming and affirming en-

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To get to know us more and celebrate PRIDE, we’re participating in the following events over the course of the month: *Yonkers PRIDE on Saturday, June 8 th *Nyack PRIDE on Sunday, June 9 th *The Bronx Borough President’s office annual Bronx LGBTQ Awards on Wednesday, June 12 th *Bronx LGBTQ Expo at Montefiore Medical Center’s Grand Hall on Thursday, June 20 th *Bronx PRIDE on Saturday, June 22 nd *First annual Norwood PRIDE event on Sunday, June 23 rd ; and *NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30th.

One of the most important reminders we express during this month and at our events is to take pride in yourself by prioritizing your health. This means scheduling primary care appointments getting tested for sexually transmitted infections or STIs regularly and remaining up to date with needed vaccinations.

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community Year-Round Specific services and centers to keep in mind not just in June but all year long, include: The Oval Center at Mon-

tefiore (TOCM), founded in 2013, is Montefiore Einstein’s premier sexual health clinic, providing care to anyone age 16 and over in the LGBTQ+ community. A range of services are offered on-site that include: HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health screening and treatment, gender affirming care and supportive services to those in need.

Montefiore Einstein’s Center for Positive Living/ID Clinic (CPL) was founded in the 1980s as one of New York State’s first expert HIV programs serving adults aged 21 and over. Today, they provide primary care for more adults living with HIV/AIDS than any other site in New York State.

Our Montefiore Medical Group sites have a 50-year history of serving the LGBTQ+ community through a network of community-based clinics that provide a safe environment, staffed with doctors and

nurse practitioners who are competent in LGBTQ+ medical care and sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Trans-Wellness Center at Montefiore takes a holistic approach to providing transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) care for those who have a conflict between the gender they were assigned at birth and the gender with which they identify. The Trans-Wellness Center provides navigational access to care at multiple locations throughout the Bronx and now Rockland County.

Our team of compassionate specialists is committed to providing the highest quality gender-affirming care every step of a patient’s experience and advancing the standard of care for the LGBTQ+ community in the Bronx and beyond. We hope to see you at one of our events soon! Happy PRIDE!

Subway surfer killed, 2nd injured along 6-Train line

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By David Greene A teenage ‘subway surfer’ is dead and another was critically injured in unrelated incidents that took place in a single day along the number 6-Line, cops said.

According to police, the first incident was reported at 1:42 a.m. on June 14. Officers from the 43rd Precinct were called to the Morrison Avenue Station in Soundview.

Police say the aided was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” on the northbound track. The victim was transported to Jacobi Hospital where the individual re-

mains in critical condition.

The NYPD continues to investigate the incident.

Police have not given the age or gender of the first victim, but published reports have stated that the victim is a 15-year-old male.

Officers from the 45th Precinct were called to the elevated train tracks between Westchester Square and Middletown Road, for a report of

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A screenshot of an undated video shows multiple people riding atop a train.

an aided on the tracks.

A police source told the Bronx Voice, “Upon arrival, police observed a 13-yearold male lying on the roadbed unconscious and unresponsive.” The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and the public identity of the victim is pending proper family notification.

Shortly after the death of the teen was reported, New York City Transit Interim President Demetrius Crichlow issued the following statement, “These incidents Photo courtesy of Citizen App are tragic reminders that ridMembers of the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit exit the Middletown ing outside of subway cars is Road Station after a still-unidentified 13-year-old male was killed in a extremely dangerous, not a subway surfing incident in Pelham Bay on June 14.

cheap thrill.”

Crichlow added, “We continue to mount an information campaign that includes teens speaking to teens about the risks of riding outside subway cars.”

The two incidents had caused an old video shot by “Queensmedia_Intern1” to once again go viral. The video shows more than a dozen teens riding atop a moving subway train. The video now has over a half million views.

A second video posted on Instagram by Queensmedia_Intern1, shows another young daredevil riding atop a moving MTA bus.

As of June 9, the NYPD has reported 104 incidents of subway surfing across the city that have so far resulted in 2 deaths, 5 injuries and 99 arrests.

For the entire 2023, the NYPD reported 5 deaths and 10 injuries in 143 reported incidents across the city. Police also arrested 143 individuals who were allegedly subway surfing.

As Citizens App reported the incident, user “ditizen” posted, “I blame Tik-Tok. Kids only care about the wow factor, because that’s the mindset that Tik-Tok trends have caused.”

Culinary Road 14 • BRONX VOICE• June 19 - 25, 2024

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By Morris Gut

Tasty summer drives The summer season has officially started. Time to plan some road trips with good food in mind. Here are some suggestions within a 20-mile radius of the Bronx…

ROBUST ITALIAN OUT OF A DINER AT TRATTORIA VIVOLO!

Fusco serves tasty versions of Fried Calamari, meaty Baby Back Ribs, Cobb Salad, spicy Chicken Wings, crispy Brussels Sprouts. Shrimp & Grits and Braised Short Ribs. The cooking here is very satisfying, and all done with a friendly Southern theme. Portions are ample and shareable. The lighting and those artsy birds hanging from the ceiling in the dining room give it a magical atmosphere. There is a seasonal rooftop lounge for drinks and dining. Sprawling bar. Craft beers. Happy hours: Tues.Thurs. 4-6pm; Fri. 2-6 p.m.

Weekend Brunch. Closed Mondays. Live music jams on Friday & Sunday evenings. Freebird Kitchen, 161 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-607-2476 www. freebirdkitchenandbar.com

Chef-owner and personable host Dean Vivolo serves his robust regional Italian cuisine out of a vintage diner just across from Harrison's Metro-North station.

Sit at the counter, tuck into a booth, or take a table in the rear greenhouse and enjoy the surprising contemporary and traditional flavors emanating from his kitchen: tasty thin-crusted pizza; Crostino di Polenta topped with wild mushrooms, gorgonzola, and tomato sauce; Grilled Lamb Chops; Braised Lamb Shanks; Lasagna Bolognese al Forno; and wonderful Spaghetti a la Vongole. Fine wine list. Sparkling lights in the evenings. The outdoor patio is now open. Free parking. Trattoria Vivolo, NORTHERN ITALIAN AT 301 Halstead Ave., Harrison. TORCELLO RISTORANTE 914-835-6199 www.trattoriThe Eggplant Rollatini avivolo.com and Rigatoni Bolognese are SOUTHERN COMFORT AT terrific. Imer Rraci and his FREEBIRD veteran team reimagined the KITCHEN & BAR! former La Riserva, a lovely Seasoned proprietor Nick setting for the Italian clas-

Comforting Polenta with Shrimp at Trattoria Vivolo. sics. Named after an island off the coast of Venice, Chef Avni turns out such winning dishes as: colorful Mozzarella Caprice; Risotto Di Funghi with porcini; Veal Chop Parmigiana; classic Rack of Lamb; and delicious Pollo Torcello, topped with applewood bacon and melted fresh mozzarella in a light bourbon mushroom sauce. Rraci

has spent years working for the former Giambelli in Manhattan, and Valbella in Old Greenwich, CT. Open 7 days for dinner starting at 3:30 p.m. Bar/cocktails.

Happy hours Wed. through Fri. 3:30-6 pm. Outdoor patio. Free parking. Torcello, 2382 Boston Post Road, Larchmont. 914-833-1118 www.torcellolarchmont. com

IRISH AMERICAN WITH PIZZAZZ AT JACK’S BAR & KITCHEN

Their Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich is a winner.

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of Chef Brendan Donohoe’s kitchen include decadent Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese; Lamb Lollipops; Burrata Pizza out of their woodfired oven; Guinness braised Short Ribs; Woodfired Pizzas and big juicy Burgers. Check out their decadent Grilled Cheese Menu. The staff could not be more friendly. Open daily.

Weekend brunch. TVs. Municipal parking; free evenings. Jack’s Bar, 219 Main St., Eastchester. 914-6527650 www.jackseastchester. com JILL’S PREMIERS IN MAMARONECK! Partners Ro Flanagan, Shane Clifford and Chef Brendan Donohue, proprietors of popular Jack’s Bar & Kitchen, a popular Irish American tavern in Eastchester, have premiered Jill’s Bar & Restaurant in Mamaroneck, across from Harbor Island Park. Jill’s, a colorful ode to modern Ireland, serves a winning combination of gastropub favorites and modern-European specialties along with a good dose of hospitality. Lobster Cobb Salad, Non-Traditional Fish & Chips, Guiness Braised Beef Short Ribs, Ahi Tuna Bowl, and Jill’s is located at 100 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, off the corner of Mamaroneck Ave. It is across from Harbor Island Park. Website under con-

struction. Jill’s, 100 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.

914-341-1776. Facebook.

TANDOORI TASTE OF INDIA, PORT CHESTER Bharat Patel, proprietor of long running Tandoori Taste of India, has moved his restaurant into a new contemporized location along Westchester Ave., Port Chester. They are now offering a generous all-you-can-eat Indian Buffet on Saturdays and Sundays. The same management team owns and operates Indi Q in Armonk. The dining room and bar area are separated. Light grey walls are highlighted by modern industrial fixtures, lighting, and colorful Indian artifacts.

At a recent sitting, we enjoyed a dramatically presented Stuffed Dosa with masala spiced potatoes, served with coconut chutney and sambar.

An order of Chicken Curry was an herbal delight. The marinated Salmon cooked in the tandoor oven was juicy and delicious. Tandoori Taste of India, 223 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Just up the street from the Capitol Theatre concert hall. Closed Tuesdays.

914-937-2727. www.tandooritasteofindia. com Indi Q, 61 Old Rte. 22, Armonk. 914-273-5931 www.indiqarmonk.com BIRRIA AT CANTINA TACO & TEQUILA BAR Owner, host, and actor John Solo, of bustling Canti-

na Taco & Tequila in White Plains, is offering a 3-taco lunch for $9.95, or you can choose one of their tasty 3-cheese quesadillas with steak, chicken, shrimp, or a big Burrito. The special Birria Tacos are a knockout! A Street Bowl is available with a choice of protein, for $8.95.

Might be a good time for one of their frozen drinks, too.

Cantina is a playful, colorful restaurant. A bright aqua pastel façade attracts along Mamaroneck Ave. They serve a bouncy menu of reasonably priced southof-the-border fare. Try the new Cheeseburger Tacos, and such ongoing house specialties as: Carnitas, Chicken Mole, Garlic Shrimp, and Steak Fajita. Open 7 days.

Bustling Happy Hours. Cantina, 166 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-461-3959. www.cantinawhiteplains. com

place at: Fordham Plaza, East Fordham Road and Webster Ave. Belmont, The Bronx.

For more info: https://www. maschospitalitygroup.com/ bronxnightmarket , or Bronx Night Market on Facebook.

The Farmers Market at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is on every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will run thru October.

Admission and parking are

free. Enter the market at the Mosholu Gate. www.nybg. org/event/farmers-market/ (Morris Gut is a restaurant consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for over 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutreactions@optonline.net)

BRONX NIGHT MARKET 6TH ANNIVERSARY!

The popular Bronx Night Market is back the first Saturday of each month starting at 4 p.m. Tickets must be reserved through the website.

There are scores of Bronxbased vendors and food trucks including Crabmeat Mike, Empanada Papa, Fried Lasagna Mama, Hungarian Hotspot, Mixto Tacos, and Island Love Cake all selling food, drink, crafts, and live entertainment. It all takes

Knockout Birria Tacos at Cantina.

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