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6th Year, No. 12

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Justice for Junior

November 9 - 15, 2022

Police are looking for these men in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of concrete from a construction busines.

Halloween candy End of the line for the trade in to manage Trinitarios Gang? Page 4 diabetes Page 12

Beaten for a case of beer

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By Dan Gesslein Is nothing sacred anymore? A deliveryman was beaten and robbed while he was making a beer run. The brazen crook ran off with a case of cold ones.

Police released surveillance photos of the thirsty mugger who was seen talking into his iPhone prior to the attack.

At around 2:15 pm on October 9, a 27-yearold deliveryman was delivering a case of beer. In front of 972 Sherman Avenue, the

mugger stepped in front of the deliveryman, punched him in the face and removed the beer.

Cops say the mugger ran down the block with the case of beer and then disappeared.

The victim refused medical attention.

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Police are searching for this man in connection with a mugging of a beer deliveryman.

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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Justice for Junior End of the line for the Trinitarios Gang?

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By David Greene A Bronx mother demanding justice since 2018, when her 15-year-old son was brutally murdered, will be in the courtroom at the end of this month when the final defendants held in connection with the murder of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz will either plead guilty to Manslaughter or face trial.

Leandra Feliz spoke to a handful of journalists outside of the office of the Bronx District Attorney's office, after meeting with District Attorney Darcel Clark, on October 27. Feliz met with Clark after learning that sev-

eral defendants were offered a plea deal to Manslaughter.

Feliz said, "I wish they'd all have the same sentences, but the law is the law and we have to follow the law."

The broken-hearted mother continued, "They were together in a plan, they know what they went out to do, because they had a meeting before.”

"I appreciate what she has done for me," Feliz said of Clark, "since the beginning of the case. We already had justice for seven of them, so I would like to have the same justice for the remaining seven... but it's not possible by

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Speaking to a handful of reporters outside the Bronx District Attorney's office (Left): Leandra Feliz and Irene Estrada discuss a meeting with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

the law.”

Asked by a reporter if the justice system failed her, she replied, "I'd wish for the death penalty for all of them.”

Local activist Irene Estrada, working as an advocate for Feliz, and attended the meeting between Feliz and Clark, said, "What happens is they pinpoint how much activity was involved and because of that they are asking for the plea deal and they're going into court, the jury might say he didn't participate or might have a heart for them and right now people are leaning too much in favor of the criminals rather than the victims.”

Estrada added, "When we first came in, we were very angry. I see how frustrated and angry she (Feliz) is and doesn't understand all of this." But once the issues were explained it brought the two women to “clarity."

The following day the Bronx District Attorney's office announced that Jonaiki Martinez Estrella, Antonio Rodriguez, Hernandez Santi-

ago, Jose Muniz, Manuel Rivera and Elvin Garcia were indicted on first-degree Murder. An offer was made for a guilty plea to Manslaughter where defendant Daniel Fernandez, would receive 18 years in prison; Luis Cabrera Santos would receive 12 years in prison and Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion 12 years in prison and all five would also be given five years post release supervision.

The Bronx District Attorney also announced an accepted plea deal of Manslaughter to Ronald Urena, who will receive 15 years; Jose Tauares, 15 years, 13 years for Junior's murder and an additional 2-years for a separate gun case; and Danilo Payamos Pacheco, who will receive 12 years in prison, all three men will also be ordered to 5 years post release supervision.

The District Attorney's office noted that all men are due back in court on November 30, if the deals are not accepted, the last trials in the case would begin January 3.

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Eastchester Rd. Stop & Shop stickup

By David Greene Police are looking for three bandits wanted in connection with an armed robbery-- according to one witness, the victim claimed the suspects attempted to restrain him with a strap, leading him to believe it was a kidnapping attempt.

According to police, the incident was reported at 9:55 p.m. on November 5, inside the parking lot of Stop & Shop supermarket, located at 1720 Eastchester

Road, within the confines of the 49th Precinct.

On Sunday, November 6, a police source stated, "Upon arrival officers were informed by a 32-year-old

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Police investigate an armed robbery in the parking lot of Stop & Shop on Eastchester Road on Saturday, November 5.

male he was approached ibly removed the victim's by three individuals, one car keys and $800.” of the individuals disThe official added that played a firearm and forc- the suspects fled the scene

and that the victim sustained "minor injuries" during the incident but declined medical attention.

Police offered no description of the suspects or the vehicle they fled in.

Citizen's App reported that the suspects fled in a grey Lincoln Navigator down Waters Place, towards the Hutchinson River Parkway. Police reported no arrests in the incident and the official added that the investigation "remains ongoing.”

Police were observed next to a white truck belonging to a plumbing company, the door was left open after the robbery.

A security guard on-duty that night, told the Bronx Voice, "I heard screaming, yelling, I said ‘I'd better go check...' This guy is walking in the door and he had a green strap on one hand."

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The guard continued, "He said they were trying to kidnap him and took his money and his keys. What made it so damn strange was... a guy comes in behind him wearing a grey baseball cap and grey tracksuit and he says to the first guy, the guy who was attacked, 'Don't go back outside, they're still looking for you.”

The guard recalled how the victim was attempting to get the strap off his wrist, saying, "Apparently they were trying to use it to restrain him."

According to the guard, the victim later told police it was a "mugging" and not a kidnapping attempt. The guard stated that the victim said that the three men were all wearing black tracksuits and ski-masks.

Both Stop & Shop and Liquor Warehouse have surveillance cameras and likely captured the incident as it unfolded.

The longtime security guard added, "One of my friends... basically was telling me I should be getting out of retail, and I'm beginning to think he's right."

Op Ed-

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Climate Change and a festival of light

By Mayor Eric Adams Ten years ago, 44 New Yorkers lost their lives when Hurricane Sandy hit. We suffered a weeklong blackout in downtown Manhattan, and billions in property damage. As we honor the memories of those whom we have lost, we are also embarking on the single largest urban climate adaptation program in the country so we can keep New York City and all New Yorkers safe.

On October 26, we broke ground on one of the most important parts of the plan: The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience (BMCR) Project. This is a system of storm walls and quickly deployable barriers that will rise into place to protect the Two Bridges in the neighborhood of Manhattan when a storm surge is headed our way. The BMCR project is just one part of the work we will be carrying out in all five boroughs to make sure that we are prepared when the next storm hits.

And New York City is not alone in feeling the catastrophic effects of climate change. From Jakarta, Indonesia to New Delhi, India; from Lima, Peru to Lagos, Nigeria; from Karachi, Pakistan to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, cities are being affected by storms, flooding, and re-

cord-high levels of pollution and temperatures. In order to combat these complex problems, we must respond with multi-pronged, holistic solutions.

At C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent action to confront the climate crisis, I discussed prioritizing plant-based foods so that we can improve both our own health and the health of our planet—by decreasing our carbon footprint. New York City now offers Meatless Mondays and Plant Powered Fridays for our children’s public-school lunches, and we are making plant-forward meals the default in NYC Health + Hospitals. We are also encouraging urban agriculture and increasing healthy food access, while creating new jobs.

Our Precision Employment Initiative fights the climate

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crisis by connecting people at risk of gun violence with career training and jobs in the green energy sector. So far, the program has been a great success, showing reduced levels of violence in communities where the initiative was piloted, and by creating employment opportunities that do good for the planet.

We also announced at $2 billion plan to fully electrify our schools. Going forward, every new school we build

will be fully electric, and by 2030, we will have completed or initiated the conversion of 100 existing schools to all-electric heating. This means no more fossil-fuel-burning boilers, which is good for our students’ health and the environment.

As we face the complicated challenges of the 21st Century, our ancient traditions give us strength. One of these traditions is the Hindu festival of Diwali, which is celebrated

by South Asian and Indo-Ca-

ribbean New Yorkers. Diwali marks the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and wisdom over ignorance.

On October 20th, along with Assemblymember Rajkumar and Chancellor Banks, I announced my support for making Diwali a public school holiday so that South Asian and Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers are seen and supported, and so that all New Yorkers can learn and grow from the Festival of Lights.

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Protect yourself online during holiday shopping

The New York Department of State’s Consumer Protection Division (DCP) today announced the rollout of a five-part consumer alert series to help cost-conscious New Yorkers navigate the holiday shopping season. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on charity scams, credit cards, gift cards, refunds, returns and warranties. In this first consumer alert, DCP wants to empower New Yorkers with actionable fraud prevention tips, so they have greater awareness and control when shopping online.

“This holiday season, it’s a onetwo punch for cost-conscious New Yorkers as they battle rising prices and ever-evolving scams,” said New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez, who oversees the Division of Consumer Protection.

“New Yorkers need to know how to spot fake online reviews, fake texts impersonating package delivery companies and they should never keep their credit cards on file for future purchases. There are

laws to protect consumers, but consumers also need to know how to protect themselves from scammers this holiday season.”

The convenience of shopping online creates both opportunities and challenges for consumers. One of the major challenges is figuring out what is real or fake as scammers find new, more sophisticated ways to trick consumers.

Shop Safely Online with these Tips: Don’t rush when buying online: Technology has simplified the way we shop. With a click of a button, we can quickly shop multiple sites, browse hundreds of items, comparison shop, find deals, read consumer reviews and make purchase decisions for a variety of items. Before you click, take the time to carefully read and review what you’re buying and who you’re buying it from.

Be careful when shopping on social media: Social media commerce is gaining ground among shoppers, and according to experts it’s growing three times faster than

traditional ecommerce. As more consumers browse and shop directly on social media platforms, we urge consumers to pay attention to brand imposters and fake retailers with fake consumer reviews. Avoid placing orders on these copycat sites for products that will never arrive.

Shop on trusted sites with retailers known to you. Consumers are exposed to hundreds of retailer websites, and some promote products that may not meet their expectation by offering a poor-quality version of the advertised item.

Some consumers have also reported not receiving any product at all. Use caution on trusted sites that host items for third-party sellers.

Beware of third-party vendors. If redirected from a trusted site to a third-party site, read the seller’s policies, review ratings, read consumer comments, and most importantly do a broad internet search before making your purchase. Trusted retailers who

host third-party sellers do not warranty their sales, thus you could get a substandard product or no product at all when you take the risk and purchase from an unknown third-party vendor.

Do your research if you want to try a new site or retailer. Performing a broad internet search will provide you with important feedback from other customers.

Learn how to spot a fake review: Watch out for fake reviews online. One red flag to look for is one-sided reviews with no specifics. Real reviews often reflect customer experiences that are balanced, descriptive and subjective. Also look for multiple reviews that look very similar and posted during the same timeframe. This is a sign that the reviewers are either copying information or were all written by the same person.

Read product specifications.

Online marketing is geared to get you to buy, so it is important to understand the product you are

purchasing and the terms of the sale to ensure you are getting what you want.

Tips for Using Credit Cards Online:

Check the website’s encryption; It’s easier than you think.

Before entering your credit card information, make sure that the website’s address begins with “https” and that there is a closed lock on the website address bar or unbroken key symbol in the lower portion of your window.

Don’t keep the credit card on file for future purchases. Provide your credit card number each time you make a purchase.

Designate one credit card and one email address for online shopping. This will allow for easy review of purchases and provide protection in case of a dispute.

For more consumer protection tips, follow the Division on social media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer and Facebook: www. facebook.com/nysconsumer

Construction crooks rob concrete from Bronx biz

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By Dan Gesslein A pair of crooks in the Bronx took the shoplifting problem to a whole other level. Cops are looking for two men who drove up to a construction contractor with a flatbed truck, loaded up and just drove off with the building materials.

It all happened inside the Zerega Industrial Park last weekend on October 28. At around 1:40 pm, the flatbed truck pulled up in front of a construction business at 1066 Zerega Avenue. Surveillance camera captured the men in broad daylight loading bags of concrete mesh materials onto the flatbed. Cops say the materials are valued at $8,000.

A 36-year-old female employee who spotted the theft in progress, ran over to the truck and attempted to stop the crooks. Cops say one of the perps threatened her with bodily harm.

The crooks then hopped into the truck and drove off with the construction materials.

Police released surveillance videos of the suspects and the truck in an attempt to catch the phony contractors. It is unclear if the crooks robbed the construction company to use the materials on their own job site or sell it to shady contractors on the black market.

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 web- @NYPDTips. site at https://crimestoppers.

All calls are strictly confinypdonline.org/ or on Twitter dential.

Police are looking for these men in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of concrete from a construction busines.

Bloods Gang member charged with Bronx execution

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By Dan Gesslein The feds charged a gang member with murder for executing a man on a Bronx street. Prosecutors said the defendant gunned down the victim to further himself in the gang which is an offshoot of the Bloods.

Family members said Gerry Mazzella was a former pot dealer who turned his life around.

Mazzella worked at a Bronx bagel shop and had plans of moving out of the city, when he was shot in the back of the neck in 2021.

Friends believe he was the mistaken target.

Prosecutors said that on June 3, 2021 Shakoor snuck up behind Mazzella and shot him point blank in the back of the neck.

Prosecutors say Jaleel Shakoor shot and killed Mazzella as a way to move up in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation (“Gorilla Stone”), an offshoot of the Bloods Street Gang.

The US Attorney’s office for the Southern

District charged Shakoor with racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, murder with a firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition.

“As alleged, the defendant committed a murder as part of his gang membership: he shot Gerry Mazzella from point-blank range, killing him,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. “With these charges, we continue our daily work of investigating and prosecuting those who perpetrate these senseless acts. We hope this prosecution brings some measure of comfort to the victim’s loved ones.”

The Gorilla Stone gang ran a drug dis-

tribution operation throughout the Bronx as well as in the jails and prisons in NYC and throughout the state. The gang sold drugs and committed robberies to enrich themselves. They also attacked rival gang members including assault and murder.

Shakoor was charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of life in prison; one count of murder in aid of racketeering, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of death or life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison; one count of murder through use of a firearm, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of death or life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison; and one count of possessing ammunition after a felony conviction, which carries a stat-

Gerry Mazzella was gunned down by a gang member in what family call a case of mistaken identity.

utory maximum of 10 years in prison.

NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said: “This case is an outstanding example of what the NYPD and our law enforcement partners can accomplish when we strike back at the relatively few people responsi-

ble for spreading violence and fear in New York City. Together, we remain committed to thwarting gang activity in all its forms, and to reinforcing the severe consequences that await anyone who dares to jeopardize safety in our neighborhoods.”

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Health Matters

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Halloween candy trade in to manage diabetes

Bronx trick or treaters donned their capes, cowls and costumes once again the day after Halloween to trade in their candy for toys in an effort to stay healthy and fight off diabetes.

The trick or treaters went to Montefiore Children’s Hospital to celebrate the annual candy trade in designed to manage children from developing diabetes and to draw attention to the deadly affects of the disease which is prevalent in the Bronx.

Halloween is a time for cos-

tumes and candy consumption. In fact, on average, trick or treaters eat three cups of sugar during the festivities.

This is not healthy for anyone, but especially not for children with diabetes, who want to enjoy the fun but not the sugar overload.

To help with this, providers in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore coordinated a special Halloween Candy Exchange where children with diabetes put their costumes back on and brought the candy they collected with

their friends to the hospital and exchanged it for a toy or gift card. The children also gathered educational materials, enjoyed arts and crafts, a photo booth and healthy snacks.

The specialists at CHAM want children with diabetes to enjoy Halloween with their peers, so they created this event to allow kids to go trickor-treating and then hand over the sugary, sticky stash in exchange for a healthier treat.

The educational aspects of the event teach the children how to be healthy and manage their condition year-round.

A better way to screen for lung cancer

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By Chirag Shah, MD, Director of Bronchoscopy and Outpatient Pulmonary Programs at Montefiore As a native New Yorker, born in Brooklyn and raised in Manhattan, I grew up going to the local hospitals for my care. I never questioned the quality of care I received. I just assumed that my parents and doctors knew what was best. I was fortunate. As I grew older and became a doctor myself, I came to realize just how lucky I was.

Every person doesn’t have the same access to care – and importantly, might not get all the information and education they need about pressing health issues. Overlay stigma associated with a disease like lung cancer, and we begin to see why there is so much work to do.

This November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to take stock of how we are doing with screening, communication, and care.

Our Lung Cancer Screening Program began at Montefiore in 2012. At that time, we offered CT scans to people who were between the ages of 55 to 75, and who had smoked at least one pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years and quit in the last 15. Last year, these numbers were expanded screening to people ages 50 to 80-yearsold who had smoked one pack a day for 20 years.

Much like screening mammograms, colonoscopies, or

skin checks, the people who call in to undergo screening is limited, despite our efforts to raise awareness of this important program among our community. Our local clinics and hospitals know who needs these screens. Even still, only one out of 15 eligible people undergo the CT scan.

As a provider, it is heartbreaking to see so many of my patients come into the clinic with cancers that could have been caught and treated in earlier stages. We see our Black and Latino community members disproportionately impacted by these later stage lung cancers.

Often during screenings, we find nodules, which are small and solid spots in the lungs that need close evaluation and monitoring. Most people who undergo screening end up getting yearly CT scans so we can keep an eye on their lungs.

Some people may end up being monitored more frequent-

ly for several years, with the hope that these nodules don’t grow.

For individuals needing to undergo biopsies, more and more, we do a procedure called a bronchoscopy to identify which nodules might lead to cancer. In the past, we used a thin camera, which went through a person’s mouth and into the lungs to try to biopsy a small nodule, all while a person is breathing. Not the most efficient procedure nor comfortable procedure for the person getting it. In the last two years, science has advanced dramatically and has answered our call to address these challenges.

This past summer, we opened a state-of-the-art operating room and were among the first in New York to outfit it with the newest technology to help people with lung nodules and people who have lung cancer.

We use the Intuitive Ion – the most advanced Robotic Bronchoscopy system there.

The Ion Robot uses a person’s own CT scans to help us create pathways to nodules. What this means is that we use the Ion controller almost like a video game to drive our cameras to the nodules.

This machine is stable and still, and moves with preci-

sion, more so than a person could ever be!

The Ion is used with, and talks to, an advanced x-ray machine that can create CT scans in the room to make sure we are getting to the nodules we find at the time of biopsy.

This room is as advanced and modern as any room at the biggest cancer centers in the country – something we feel is important in supporting our community.

Screening and detecting lung cancer is now better than it has ever been before and exceedingly more comfortable for people needing to be screened than in previous years. By le-

veraging this new technology and continuing to spread the word, including via articles like these, we hope that more people in our community are informed about the latest prevention and treatment options for lung cancer.

It is imperative that we curb some of the deadly lung cancer statistics that exist and educate more people about the screening techniques that can help decrease lung cancer in our community. One step at a time, I hope we get closer to more people feeling that they are getting the high-quality care they deserve so they can feel like I did growing up.

Culinary Road

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By Morris Gut

Where to hold your special holiday event

We’re always on the lookout for venues to hold that special event and be well catered to. With the Holiday Season coming up, here are a few suggestions in the greater Bronx/Westchester area…

MAMMA FRANCESCA 414 Pelham Road, New Rochelle 914-636-1229 When Nick DiCostanzo was growing up on the Island of Ischia on the Coast of Naples in Italy, his earliest memories where of the simple seaside meals he would enjoy with his family, farmto-table and of course sea-totable. As proprietor of Mamma Francesca for nearly 40 years, located on the banks of Long Island Sound with 6-story views of the ‘Queen City’s’ seafaring boat clubs, this culinary philosophy still holds true, albeit with a sprinkling of contemporary taste. There are private and semi-private party facilities for up to 100 guests and catering packages to suit your needs. Robust Italian/American specialties include fresh made Manicotti, Calamari Fritti, Ischia Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Misto Frutti di Mare. Rabbit Cacciatore,

JACK’S BAR too. Daily Happy Hours.

Off-premise catering. New 219 Main St., Eastchester 914-652-7650 woodburning pizza oven.

Owner Shane Clifford and Free parking. www.mammahis friendly crew have delifrancesca.com cious finger foods and genMARIO’S RESTAURANT erous specialties coming 2342 Arthur Ave., Bronx out of Chef Brendan Dono718-584-1188 Since 1919 five genera- hoe’s modern Irish-Ameritions of the Migliucci family can kitchen. Great Burgers; has been working the front decadent Short Rib Mac N’ and back-of-the-house mak- Cheese; Jack’s Meatballs; ing sure patrons are well Seared Scallops; Chicken served. With the passing of Curry; Shroom Pizza out of long-time patriarch Joseph their woodfired oven; BerkMigliucci, his daughter Re- shire Pork Chop; and Grilled gina has been doing a fine Lamb Sliders. Their hearty job welcoming her many full Irish Breakfast at brunch guests. This restaurant has is a winner. Open 7 days for a landmark 100-plus year lunch, dinner & weekend history full of colorful brunch. Open 7 days. www. chapters. Step inside and jackseastchester.com KRAVE RESTAURANT you are transported to the 8 South Division Street, ‘old world’. To many, the New Rochelle flavorful sauces and dishes 914-740-7240 produced in Chef MassiA vibrant Chyrisse Crisp mo’s kitchen are the stuff of Italian ‘foodie heaven’. and Chef Chrissy brought Enjoy their signature mar- Westchester an exciting Cainated carrots as a starter, ribbean restaurant loaded delicious Spiedini, Hot An- with colorful, comforting tipasto for 2 or more, your dishes from the islands. There favorite Parm, Osso Buco, is a long sparkling bar/lounge or Braciole. Private party area leading into the dining facilities. Free parking lot room, part glass enclosed, valet service. www.mario- part banquet seating. Start with an order of Lamb Meatsarthurave.org

Mixed grill at Magno’s Grill. balls, or Cod Fish Cakes. It is a lovely modern setting for such specialties as: ‘Pass The Dutchie’, traditional foods served in Dutch pots: Dutch Pot Fried Chicken; Jerk Pork & Jerk Chicken; Stewed Oxtail; Ackee with choice of fish; even Curry Goat on weekends. Whole fish include: Red Snapper, Salmon and Bronzini. If you’re in a vegetarian mode, try the Tofu Chop Suey. Watch for their

expansion on to Main St. www.kravenewroc.com ARTIE’S STEAK & SEAFOOD,

394 City Island Ave., Bronx 718-885-9885 There are three dining rooms, each with its own color and flavor, along with a bustling bar/lounge. Private parties and meetings for up to 75 guests. ArtEvents, their off premise catering arm, can help you create a CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Di Pesce; tender Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb; Chardonnay Poached Salmon with seafood; and fresh Lobster prepared in a variety of styles. Craft beers. Bustling bar good for networking.

Free parking. www.artiescityisland.com DUBROVNIK

special function right in your home or office. Owner Spiro Chagares and his staff offer patrons an inspired melding of traditional and contemporary dishes served with flair. Sit back in one of several dining areas and enjoy such changing specialties as: hearty Seafood Chowders; 721 Main Street, New Rochelle 914-637-3777 Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups; Founded by Jerry Tomic, Wood Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Dubrovnik is the region’s first and Scallops; hunks of tender restaurant devoted to Croatia, Short Rib; a massive Zuppa

a multi-level 85-seat establishment with seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperaturecontrolled wine cellar, al fresco wood fire rotisserie BBQ, lush seasonal herb garden and bar/ lounge. The kitchen and he will transport you to the beautiful Adriatic in flavorful style. They use the finest ingredients in the seasonal marketplace. Most everything is house made from the bread to desserts. Pristine fish and seafood. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Happy Hours: 3-6 pm. Monday-Friday. Hand-

some private party and meeting facilities for up to 120 guests include a wine cellar room and garden room for banquets. Valet parking. www.dubrovniknewyork.com MULINO’S AT LAKE ISLE

660 White Plains Road, Eastchester 914-961-7800 From the same well-heeled crew that has been serving patrons at Mulino’s of Westchester in White Plains for the past 30 years comes Mulino’s at Lake Isle, a ma-

jor state of the art multi-sectioned catering facility that underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation on the grounds of Lake Isle Country Club. Louis Gigante, proprietor of Mulino’s Restaurant, and Louis Gigante Jr. are in charge. When operating at full throttle Mulino’s at Lake Isle can accommodate up to 300 guests for all types of catered events and functions.

Gigante, their contemporary a la carte restaurant, is serving daily. Splashy bar/ lounge. www.giganterestaurant.com MAGNO’S GRILL 108 Centre Ave., New Rochelle 914-235-0008

Veteran Chef/co-owner Angelo Magno had put his talents with his family at his own 60seat spot featuring fine versions of Italian and Argentinean classics. Look for such house specialties as: fresh Empanadas, Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, hearty Paella, hefty Pork Osso Buco, and Argentinean Parrillada, hearty mixed grill with chimichurri sauce. Cocktail bar.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Happy Hours. Tented outdoor dining area. Municipal parking nearby. Reservations accepted. www.magnosgrill.co

Rabbit cacciatore at Mamma Francesca.

(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)

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