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Just walk this way How much of an impact are you having on the environment? A shoe strike helps find out. Page A3
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Doing school work in the dining room each night is a family affair for the Lynches since the start of remote learning, including, from left, mom Joelle, along with Bailee, 13; Nicolas Jr., 14; Carter, 8; and Nolan-Louis, 9.
Laura Spalter is adjusting fine to her new job leading the community board in a new and trying era. Page A8
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HIRAM ALEJANDRO DURÁN
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Remote learning at Joelle Lynch’s home is nothing short of a logistical nightmare. Her five children — all public school students — sit around a table at the family home, each in their respective “classes,” but nevertheless just inches from their siblings trying to learn their own material. The usual distractions present themselves daily. The family dog sometimes makes guest appearances during remote sessions, drawing the attention of the younger children. The internet stream can
This unorthodox and frustrating start to the academic year was due to Mayor Bill de Blasio once again delaying inperson classes just a few days before they were set to start. buckle under the pressure of five people using it at once, inevitably causing it to stop working for one or more of them. And sometimes the online videoconferencing app is down completely, making it all but impossible to get to class. This unorthodox and frustrating start to the academic year was due to Mayor Bill
de Blasio once again delaying in-person classes just a few days before they were set to start. The city instead opted for a “phased-in” reopening, and only students in pre-kindergarten and specialized District 75 schools returned to in-person classes as planned Sept. 21. Meanwhile, elementary and K-8 schools
began in-person classes Sept. 29 — even as coronavirus cases start to spike again in the city — while middle and high schools were expected to begin theirs Oct. 1. While it may be exhausting for public school parents, students, teachers and administrators, this isn’t their first rodeo when it comes to school reopening delays. Public schools were originally slated to reopen for at least some in-person classes Sept. 10, but that date was pushed back after de Blasio finalized a new agreement with the United Federation of Teachers — the city’s public school teachers’ union. cLASS STRuggLE, page A4
COVID gauntlet greets guest novelist
Making changes Methodist Home hasn’t been doing nothing this pandemic. In fact, it’s building toward a new future. Page A5
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After months of being home and unemployed, Steve Greenstein, center, became his own online television producer. He recruited actors to work on ‘COVID Ditty,’ based on his real-life experiences living in Kingsbridge through the coronavirus pandemic.
With theaters dark, actor creates own show By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN kbrendlen@riverdalepress.com
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ust weeks into the pandemic, unemployment ticked up. Workers were laid off or furloughed, and even those who still had jobs faced slashed hours and pay. Steve Greenstein found himself among those sitting at home without a job. Even during those first weeks of March, the 40year actor rode the 1 train to auditions, trying to find his next job. But abruptly, even those opportunities dried up as theaters closed, and film and television productions
shut down. Without work, Greenstein was stressed like most everyone else — and bored. “It’s a very scary time for actors, it’s a very scary time when this is something you’ve done your whole life,” he said. “I’ve never been unemployed this long, ever, as an adult.” Greenstein was used to doing eightshow weeks in local theatre, or long hours on television sets of show like Netflix’s “Iron Fist” and FX’s “Pose,” and now he found himself with plenty of time and energy — but no project. Still, Greenstein needed a way to
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process what he was experiencing as he wandered around his Kingsbridge home. “It started really just by walking the neighborhood, just to go shopping, and, you know, seeing the juxtapositions of everything,” Greenstein said. “Here we were in lockdown, but McDonald’s was open. Holy smokes, you can get drunk till you drop, the giant liquor store was open at 238th.” He also participated in an online course from the Screen Actors Guild about using technology as an actor, especially helpful as the coronavirus pandemic forced cOVID DITTY, page A4
Ana Mota and Rachel PegueroJorge were just finishing their first year at the College of Mount Saint Vincent when the coronavirus pandemic shut down the city — and ultimately their campus — with a fury. Classes moved online, and neither were sure of what was to come in the fall. They did return to North Riverdale last month, but not without restrictions, as The Mount established a “no strangers on campus policy.” Now any visitors need to have prior clearance from someone on campus, and need to complete a COVID-19 related questionnaire just to step onto the grounds. But last week, The Mount saw its first in-person public visitor since the college went remote in March. Novelist Darin Strauss braved the coronavirus questionnaire and — armed with a mask, face shield and gloves — hosted a public reading NOVELIST, page A4
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Five long days, yet still no car It was a surprising return for one woman who hadn’t seen her car for a while. She had parked her 2017 Toyota RAV-4 on the 2800 block of Claflin Avenue near the Jerome Park Reservoir for five days, beginning Sept. 5. When she returned, the car was quite a bit different, according to police — both front windows were smashed, and the front driverside tire had been slashed. Nothing had been taken from inside the car, but the damage to her SUV was worth more than $250, police said. Neighbors said they hadn’t noticed damage to the vehicle before Sept. 10, but there were no witnesses and no cameras to catch the person who decided the car needed an unwanted makeover.
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A woman walking along Van Cortlandt Park South had a nasty encounter with two young men that she hopes to never have to experience again. The men flashed what appeared to be a weapon, police said, although the victim wasn’t quite sure what it was. They took her Samsung cell phone and her personal and work ID cards, along with a debit card. The victim listed the stolen property at about $560. Police were called after the two men ran off in the Sept. 7 incident, but didn’t turn anything up during a search of the area. The case remains open.
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A motorcycle rider reportedly traveling at a high speed along Henry Hudson Parkway South lost control of his bike and crashed into the right guardrail Sept. 6. The driver was ejected from the bike, police said, and sustained severe head trauma on the pavement, dying on the scene. The motorcycle continued on even without its rider, sideswiping another vehicle on the road before hitting another car, which was parked and empty on a service road near West 249th Street. Although the officers from the 50th Precinct helped at the scene, the state’s highway patrol is investigating. The motorcyclist’s identity was not released.
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On a walk out in broad daylight, there should have been no reason for a 75-year-old woman to fear her safety. But on the morning of Sept. 15, that all changed. The woman was walking on Johnson Avenue when police say she was approached by a man who tried to grab her bag. When she wouldn’t let go, he shoved the elderly woman to the ground and forced the bag from her before running away. The woman suffered minor injuries, police said, and lost thousands of dollars in stolen goods — including a Louis Vuitton purse, a MetroCard and cell phone, two pairs of sunglasses, and a wallet. There were cameras nearby, but police have not been able to access the footage. The 50th Precinct’s detective squad is investigating.
Having a car is convenient, but in heavily clogged city streets, a bike can be twice as nice. A motorized bike, that is. At least that’s what someone thought when they came upon a black Honda motorcycle parked on Naples Terrace. It had only been there for about 12 hours, police said, starting at around dinnertime Sept. 14. Early the next morning, the owner returned to find the motorcycle gone. No sign of the motorcycle or the thief could be found, police said, and there were no cameras or witnesses. Investigators valued the motorcycle at about $13,000.
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A year later, ‘skolstrejk’ becomes ‘shoe strike’ By ROSE BRENNAN rbrennan@riverdalepress.com
People from across the world last year participated in the Global Climate Strike — a series of protests demanding action on the pressing issue of climate change. The New York City leg drew some 250,000 protesters where youth climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke. The event was so massive that city public schools granted students an excused absence that day, provided they were attending the strike instead. But the world was a very different place one year ago. A packed protest probably isn’t the best idea during a pandemic, which mandates physical distancing. But pandemic or not, climate change is a pressing issue, and it’ll still be one after there’s a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. And it’s for both situations Manhattan College hosted a “shoe strike” for climate change awareness Sept. 22, allowing people to show up physically — or remotely. But what is a “shoe strike”? According to Mary Stahl, it’s the social distancing-compliant version of the climate strike the city saw last year. It has the same intentions and sentiments, but participants physically distance from each other, rather than march in hordes. And yes, there are actually shoes at the strike. Pairs of them were left on the steps of the college’s Smith Auditorium to represent those unable to attend, but whom nevertheless stand in solidarity with the climate strikers. According to Rachel Roca, the shoe strike was the brain child of several minds across the campus, and planning began a few weeks before the strike itself. Not only was Climate Week NYC — the year’s largest summit on climate action — approaching, but so was the “season of creation,” a time when the Catholic Church seeks to renew humanity’s relationship with all of God’s creation, including the planet. And as a Catholic institution,
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Alexandria Villaseñor, 15, delivers an impassioned speech at Manhattan College’s ‘shoe strike’ Sept. 22. The strike was held during Climate Week NYC, aiming to raise awareness about climate change in the same spirit as last year’s Global Climate Strike. the college wanted to incorporate both into the event. Although Stahl is an environmental studies major, her involvement in the shoe strike largely occurred in another capacity. She runs the school’s environmental newsletter, which she said turned out to be an excellent way to disseminate information about — and spark interest in — the shoe strike. Several guest speakers provide their perspectives on climate change at the Smith Auditorium event itself, sharing how such change might manifest locally and nationally. Among them were Jessica Haller, a climate activistturned-politician, currently running for Andrew Cohen’s city council seat. Her climate work began in 2007, training with former vice president Al Gore
and his Climate Reality Project. After that, she began speaking about local issues of climate change — something that would continue for years to come. The original climate focus was largely on the science behind it, Haller said. But that’s shifted to a focus on “climate justice” in more recent years. “It’s interesting to watch the conversation shift,” Haller said. “It’s abundantly clear that we’re talking about people — not just the scientific fact that this is happening, but what are the impacts on the people, and which people are impacted the most?” Other speakers had a more national stage. The college also hosted 15-yearold Alexandria Villaseñor, a co-founder of the U.S. Youth Climate Strike and the founder of Earth Uprising — both
youth organizations calling for climate action. To Stahl, it’s not only important to want action on climate change, but it’s also imperative to hear how the issue is impacting people locally. “On a college campus, it’s important to show solidarity with the issues happening in our community … outside the gates of Manhattan, and to get local Bronx representatives and climate activists and hear what they have to say and get involved in their efforts,” she said. The shoe strike coincided with National Voter Registration Day, giving organizers an opportunity to encourage college students to register, especially with a presidential election just around the corner. Those who wanted
to were given an application right on the spot. But advocacy for climate change action doesn’t begin with a strike and end with a vote: It’s a continuous commitment. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the college’s peace club started introducing more sustainability initiatives on campus. One of them was providing mugs at the campus dining hall in order to cut down on the paper and plastic waste of disposable cups. With the onset of the pandemic, however, those reusable mugs have become unusable mugs. Sustainability initiatives like this couldn’t continue at the college, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t feasible changes that can be made on campus. Stahl is working to introduce a composting program for the school’s biodegradable waste — work she has in common with Consuelo Hernandez, one of the strike’s speakers who is pioneering the Episcopal Church of the Mediator’s composting program. “She was talking about the right for food, and how individuals have so much power in their choices in food, and how they promote agriculture and sustainability,” Stahl said. “I think that is something that can be influential on campus.” Some of the work doesn’t need to be brand new, but can expand upon what’s already there. Roca — a math major and co-president of the college’s peace club — thinks Manhattan College could provide more recycling bins on campus even though she doesn’t see the current bins getting much use. In Roca’s eyes overall, the shoe strike was successful. Yet, she believes the work needs to continue. And it can continue, she said, with the college hosting similar events, whether during a pandemic or not. “I don’t think (climate change) gets talked about enough,” Roca said. “There are some clubs on campus who deal more specifically with environmental issues, and I’d love to see their voices amplified and recognized by the general community more.”
POLITICAL ARENA Cabrera doesn’t care about anarchy claims Is New York City really an “anarchist jurisdiction”? And then again, what exactly does that mean? The Trump administration labeled New York and a handful of other major American cities
as “anarchist jurisdictions” last month, and Councilman Fernando Cabrera was not amused by the U.S. Department of Justice. “Clearly, the DOJ doesn’t know the definition of ‘anarchy,’” said Cabrera, who is running to succeed Ruben Diaz Jr., as borough president. “An ‘an-
By Michael hinMan archist jurisdiction’ is an oxymoron since the term ‘jurisdiction’ indicates order and proper government. “New York is not in a state of anarchy. We have functioning state and local governments, laws are being enforced, and our strict public health guidelines have reduced once sky-
rocketing COVID-19 infections rates to 1 percent — a stark contrast to the Trump administration’s lack of leadership during this pandemic.” Of course, since Cabrera made those comments, coronavirus infection rates have spiked up a bit, thanks to some pockets of concern in Brooklyn
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our country,” Cabrera said. ”No effective or truly strong national leader seeks to weaken their own nation or its largest city. “New York City stands strong today, and will continue to do so.” Joining New York on that list are Portland and Seattle.
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Joelle Lynch is puzzled by an algebra question posed by daughter Bailee during a home-based assignment. This has become a norm for families like the Lynches, struggling to adjust to remote learning.
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clAss struggle from page A1 All things considered, the remote start has been particularly challenging for Lynch’s family, whether from a parent or student perspective. “We haven’t even completed a full week, and we’re already over it,” Joelle Lynch said. “I’m so frustrated with the process and how little the DOE has communicated how this is going to work.” Two of Lynch’s children are beginning major schooling chapters in their lives this academic year. One is entering kindergarten at P.S. 95 Sheila Mencher, and the other is entering his freshman year at DeWitt Clinton High School. In NDRO DURÁNan ideal world, of course, Lynch would ong withwant them to experience those milestones in a classroom. “I’d like them to go back to school, I really would,” she said. “I think that they’re missing out, and that by isolating them, they’re missing out on the social skills that they need for life, (and) they’re losing out on the educational — even asskills that they’ll need for life.” e again in But parents aren’t alone in the strugh schoolsgle to find out what’s going on. Michael Flanagan, a social studies teacher at t. 1. for publicRiverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, says hers andthere’s been some difficulties in comrst rodeomunication between the education deng delays.partment and the boots on the ground in slated tothe schools. He didn’t find out about the on classeslatest delayed reopening from the eduhed backcation department, nor from the union greementor even from his principal. It was his achers —students who told him, during a remote union. orientation session. experience echoes , page A4 Flanagan’s those of other teachers and principals throughout the city. Many say they learned about the delay from de Blasio’s
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The weight of the world is on this extension cord’s shoulders. It’s responsible for charging all five of the Lynch children’s laptops while they continue remote learning. Sept. 17 news conference, or even from education reporters on Twitter, rather than from the education department itself. “Principals had not been notified,” Flanagan said. “Superintendents had not been notified. Teachers had not been notified. This was released at a press conference, while I was in the middle of telling my kids I would see them on Monday.” Flanagan is also RKA’s union representative, which gives him a unique perspective on the in-person reopening struggle. In a piece he wrote for an online blog, Flanagan likens hybrid learning to building a house, where de Blasio is the architect, schools chancellor Richard Carranza is the engineer, UFT president Michael Mulgrew is the general contractor, and principals and teachers are project managers and laborers,
respectively. But there are two problems with building the house, Flanagan wrote. First, de Blasio, Carranza and Mulgrew have never built one before. Second, they’re not taking advice from people pointing out their mistakes. And then, before the house is close to being finished, the laborers are told to bring in the tenants — public school students. “No one is listening to the laborers,” Flanagan wrote. “The foundation of the house is weak, the support beams are clearly not secure, and the shingles are going to come crashing down, causing injury and possibly death. Listen to the laborers: The house is not safe.” Kevin Slavin isn’t taking any chances sending his daughter into this proverbial house. His daughter started kindergarten at P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen this year, but did so fully remotely. And his
family made that decision long before they were even asked to, when the coronavirus pandemic was really starting to become news. “It has been obvious to me, since more or less January or February, what was going to happen here,” Slavin said. “It is also obvious to me that the schools will close, and that this is a rather expensive and odious exercise in trying to keep them open.” But just because he’s avoiding the turmoil surrounding in-person classes doesn’t mean it’s been an easy road for Slavin. Because kindergarten registration had to take place online this year, many children throughout the city were improperly registered or had gotten completely lost in the education department’s system. Although Lynch and Slavin opted for different instructional styles for their children this academic year, both of their kindergartners got lost in the system and were not registered correctly. While Slavin thinks schools closing again is inevitable, he doesn’t think it’s the fault of the individual schools, or their teachers and administrators. Rather, there were systemic failures to address key issues in reopening. To him, the city was understandably unprepared for the coronavirus’ impact in March, but that’s not an excuse six months down the line. “There’s a big difference between being insufficiently resilient in the spring and being insufficiently prepared in the fall,” Slavin said. “Understanding the difference between getting knocked off your feet and being unable to get up again is really important to the narrative of this.”
Novelist runs gauntlet to speak at Mount novelist from page A1 and a private Q&A on campus. Strauss’ visit was a part of professor Robert Jacklosky’s contemporary writers in the 21st century class, where the syllabus is composed entirely of works by authors who are still alive. Every time Jacklosky teaches it, he invites three or four of the featured authors on campus to speak with his class and to read their work. Mota is a nursing major, but enjoys the contemporary focus of the class, especially since she isn’t reading works by authors who are long gone. “We read books that came out recently, as opposed to all the other English classes, where we read books that were written centuries ago,” she said. “Super boring. (But) it’s very interesting how different it is.” There’s a benefit from meeting the authors of these contemporary works, Jacklosky says: It helps put a face and a life to a name, and makes the novelwriting process less mysterious and impossible — especially for the aspiring writers in his class. “It’s a way so it’s not just a dead book on the desktop that got there through some miraculous process that’s unapproachable or incomprehensible,” Jacklosky said. “They have the actual person saying, ‘You can do this,’ and I think that is exciting for them.” This semester, the majority of the visiting authors will “meet” Jacklosky’s class online. But Strauss agreed to come present as early as January as his newest novel was set to debut in August. But once the coronavirus took hold of the city, they were no guarantees anymore. Yet Jacklosky assured Strauss: If he was still willing to come, Jacklosky was willing to make it happen. Ahead of the visit, Jacklosky’s class read Strauss’ new novel, “The Queen of Tuesday,” which is essentially a fusion of Strauss’ greatest hits of literary genres. It’s part biography of Lucille Ball, part memoir of Strauss’ grandfather, and part fiction, where he imagines an affair between the two. The idea for “The Queen of Tuesday” came to Strauss in a dream about the comedienne, who died in 1989. But he realized Ball didn’t share a lot in the biographies written about her. That meant if Strauss wanted to write about her, he’d
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Award-winning novelist Darin Strauss visited the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Sept. 23 as the school’s first public on-campus visitor since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. need to take a different approach. “If you read a biography of someone who’s withholding, like she was, it’s going to be pretty dry because you have to stick to what can be verified,” Strauss said. “I thought if I can do a good job, I can write a book that captures what it’s like to be famous in a way that I wouldn’t be able to do if I just stuck to the facts.” It certainly means something to Jessica Haas, a junior English major and hopeful mystery writer, who is part of Jacklosky’s class. “The book is really well-written, and Darin Strauss was really considerate to come and see us and talk about the book,” Haas said. “I would definitely recommend it. It made me feel all kinds of emotions, and it was a very interesting read.” The first part of Strauss’ visit was fairly run-of-the-mill. He visited Jack-
losky’s class, answering questions about the book, his writing process, and essentially everything in-between. His approachability wasn’t lost on those students participating. “He was super down-to-earth (and) very easy to talk to,” Peguero-Jorge said. “Of course, he’s an author and he gets his respect, but he really treated us like he was just one of us.” But the second part of Strauss’ visit — the open reading of passages from his novel — was a bit different. Due to the protective equipment he wore, it was a bit difficult to understand what Strauss was saying as he read from “The Queen of Tuesday.” But Strauss recognized this quickly, and instead shifted to a wider-ranging Q&A session. Some of the questions included how to “make it” as an author. To Strauss, it’s not just about having talent, but honing
it and working hard to improve it. And some of that improvement just takes some time. “If you’re not great now, don’t beat yourself up,” Strauss said. “I just remember when I started out how much worse a writer I was at 20, and then how much better I was at 24, and how much better I was at 26 and 27 and 30.” But Strauss also offered some more practical advice to the audience, like suggestions for publications and websites to send materials to, or how to find an agent to represent them. Mota might not be on the market for such services, but admits having this advice is invaluable for young aspiring writers. “Nursing is what I want to do for sure, but I always thought it would be cool to write,” she said. “That was very beneficial, just in case in the future, I do decide to publish a book.”
covid ditty from page A1 auditions online and streaming services continued to dominate the market. His observations of the neighborhood along with what he learned in that class birthed a new project: “COVID Ditty,” an eight-episode online series about life during the pandemic, filmed in and around his neighborhood. Kingsbridge, Greenstein said, is the “sixth man of the basketball team” of the series, serving as more of a character than a setting. “I find this neighborhood to be fascinating because it’s so diverse,” he said. “And I noticed the vitality in our area, as opposed to the negativity I’m always hearing of Manhattanites. The other world of luxury buildings, and the Hamptons, and all this crap.” As the pandemic wears on, stories crop up about people fleeing the city for greener pastures — first temporarily, then permanently for some as they buy houses and supposedly settle in the suburbs. And as negative stories about the New York City flooded in, Greenstein was particularly upset by coverage of the Bronx. “I didn’t feel like that was the true narrative,” he said. “The media kept taking shots at the Bronx, showed rioting that happened on Fordham Road, and that was supposed to be the whole borough. “I went up to Fordham to get some clothes, what a vibrant shopping district. Going down to Fordham Road, going to the university, seeing all these kids walking around, it’s a place to get excited about.” Beyond bringing some love to the borough, Greenstein’s production was also an opportunity to create jobs for his fellow actors, who jumped at the chance to get back to work. Greenstein’s scripts are based on his real-life experiences during the pandemic, played out through characters he created. He plays Phil, a public school custodian trying to support his young son. In the first episode, Phil wanders through his Kingsbridge neighborhood — simply trying like everyone else to live a somewhat normal life. From keeping his mask over his nose, to chatting with the owner of the local bodega, and even meeting up with a friend for a drink on a park bench — a staple of city social life through the economic shutdown. Greenstein needed clearance with his actors union to shoot during the pandemic, which he says was not an easy feat. And before they shoot every episode, the cast and crew all head down to Imperial Pharmacy on Corlear Avenue for a COVID-19 test. “We have our table read at Tibbett’s” Diner, he said. “We sit in the tents over there, we have our rehearsal socially distanced at a table, so the local businesses are making money when I buy lunch for everybody. Because the ancillary benefit from producing film and television is tremendous.” The stories in the upcoming episodes are all inspired by real-life experiences. While they were filming an episode, Greenstein joked to a character that he’d just been “de Blasio’d” after they find the library unexpectedly closed. “As I’m saying ‘de Blasio’d,’ some guy — a construction worker — we’re saying the line, he walks back and he goes ‘Eff de Blasio,’” Greenstein joked. He thought up another episode, “Me and Mr. Lee,” after realizing Chinese restaurants in the area had been among the first to close as the pandemic swept in and news of racist attacks against Asian people increased along with coronavirus panic. He and his TV son, played by Andrew Terranova, work to raise money for the owner of a closed Chinese restaurant after they find out he’s struggling to pay rent. “There is humor in my scripts,” Greenstein said. “I’m trying to bring some — not joy, to the situation, but it’s the human spirit that comes out. I mean, you have to have some laughter. This is not a documentary, we’ve seen all of that. We’ve seen the body bags coming out, we’ve read the articles. “That’s not what this is about. This is about a blue-collar guy named Phil just trying to make it with his kid.”
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Methodist Home ducks COVID, focuses on renovations Recent virus scare kept doors closed for a couple weeks this past September
‘The Methodist Home only started taking COVID patients when we knew we were able to provide care at the appropriate level, and had the protocols in place to meet their needs.’ — Maria Perez, CEO
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The coronavirus hit New York’s nursing homes hard, bringing difficult times to the facilities so many depend on for later-life services. As much as it tried, the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation couldn’t escape that reality, keeping its Manhattan College Parkway campus closed for a decent part of the summer. But that didn’t mean all life stopped behind its walls. In fact, it’s been rather busy. Not only were visitors welcomed back July 20, but Methodist Home also has been undergoing an $8.3 million renovation for new private residential rooms on three floors, all complete with their own bathrooms. It’s a lot to take on — and life certainly isn’t quite normal yet with requirements like staggered schedules and temperature checks for visitors — but, at least according to facility chief executive Maria Perez, it’s getting there. “I am extremely proud of our staff and medical team for their continued dedication and support in getting this done,” Perez said. “It was not easy, but I think through our continued vigilance, we were able to be where we are at today.” Allowing visitors back required Methodist home to bring its coronavirus caseload down to zero, and then hold it for a few weeks. Once that was achieved, the state health department mandated no more than two guests
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When an $8.3 million renovation project is complete, a standard private residential room at Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation will look a little like this. per patient — one of them at least 18 — and no more than 10 percent of the residents are allowed visitors at any one time. All in-person visits take place outside the facility, and virtual appointments are scheduled for visitors who can’t make the trip there. There have been no reported positive coronavirus cases at Methodist Home since mid-June until someone — reportedly asymptomatic — walked into the facility in early September and tested positive. Because of strict state regulations on such an incident, Methodist Home had to suspend visitations until Sept. 28.
Despite this setback, work at the Methodist Home is intended to maintain a disciplined approach toward restoring normalcy, Perez said. One small misstep could cause even more delays in welcoming back visitors. “One single case of COVID in the facility means the close of visitation as per the current regulations,” Perez said. Keeping a close eye on coronavirus cases is important, especially for nursing homes. At the virus’ peak in May, nearly 5,000 people died in nursing facilities across the state. At that point, Methodist Home reported 10 deaths.
While Perez has seen her facility fare better than others in light of the public health crisis, she can still relate to the myriad challenges and adjustments felt by just about every nursing home, and how all those teams are handling that adversity on the fly. Although Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken some heat for policies early on that some said required nursing homes to welcome back patients from the hospital, even if they were still potential spreaders of the virus, Perez described it as just one of many complicated decisions he was forced to make during a once-in-a-lifetime emer-
gency. “We understand Gov. Cuomo and his team were making very difficult decisions during the COVID-19 crisis in New York City,” Perez said. “The Methodist Home only started taking COVID patients when we knew we were able to provide the care at the appropriate level, and had the protocols in place to meet their needs.” Even with the downtime, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to continue through years of planning to renovate part of the campus. And it’s not just new rooms. Before the shutdown, construction for the new Rogosin Institute Dialysis Center was completed, and is expected to open later this year or early next. Rogosin is one of the larger dialysis service providers in the tri-state area, based out of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Helmsley Medical Tower in Lenox Hill. That’s coming in the future. These new rooms, however, are now. “Our residents really appreciate the renovation we did because it feels modern and fresh while still retaining the historic character of our building,” Julia Joachim, director of social work, said “making it feel more like home than like a hospital room.”
HEALTH NOTES Look, mom! I’m on an internet stream! Newborn babies and mothers are practically inseparable. But what happens when they’re required to be in the neonatal intensive care unit? NYC Health + Hospitals/ Metropolitan says it has an answer to that with a new live-streaming service it calls “NicView.” It allows parents, family and friends around-theclock vice access to infants not
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only in the NICU, but also in the mother-baby and labor units. Utilizing a secure image stream, parents who opt-in to the service will have a small camera system placed at their infant’s bed space, according to a release from the hospital system. The livestream of the newborn can be accessed from anywhere there’s an internet connection on a laptop, phone or tablet. Because security always is a
concern around infants, those wishing to access the stream will need a personalized username and passcode they can receive from the proud new parents. The idea of the free service is to provide peace of mind to a parent who has been discharged, but has a newborn who requires a longer visit, hospital officials said. Even more, it helps connect other family members and close friends who might not be able to physically
visit the hospital because of COVID-19 visitation limitations and safety precautions, travel restrictions, or other personal barriers. “The livestream provides a tremendous support and ease of mine for parents who can’t be in the hospital with their babies,” said Dr. Noreen Brennan, chief nursing officer at the East Harlem NYC Health + Hospitals location, where the service will be first to roll out. “They can also share the joy
of a new birth with their family members who cannot travel or visit the hospital, especially during these challenging times.” Once logged in, video of the baby will begin to livestream. However, if a nurse or physician is caring for the baby, the camera will move into a temporary “offline” mode. The video stream also doesn’t transmit sound, nor does it allow for recording. The East Harlem location now has the ability to livestream
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for 25 infants and their families. The $67,000 price tag to implement and maintain the system was picked up by the hospital’s auxiliary. There were more than 900 deliveries at the Metropolitan hospital in 2019, while infants needing the NICU typically end up staying there for a week. “The cameras help promote healing for the mother,” said Mary Carty, the hospital’s director of nursing for obstetrics and pediatrics, in a release.
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WHAT’S IN / WHAT’S ON Drama from ‘Six Feet’
RiverArts has commissioned an original play set in the world of the coronavirus that will be performed online live Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. through the Zoom online videoconferencing app. Written and directed by Melanie Hoopes, “Six Feet” features a doctor, caterer, therapist and lover who are now more than 200 days into the virus, and at 6 p.m., Hawaiian time, they’ll meet on Zoom to discuss a tragic event that connects all of them. For more information, visit RiverArts.org/sixfeet.
Holiday Lights return to Bronx Zoo
The family-favorite Holiday Lights returns to the Bronx Zoo beginning Nov. 20, and continuing until Jan. 10. Previews for zoo members are set for Nov. 17-19. A larger area of the zoo will be included in the event to accommodate social distancing, with some 50 more animal lanterns compared to last year. There also will be five geographically representative lantern safaris that includes species from different regions of the world. Other entertainment includes holiday-themed music, ice-carving demonstrations, costumed characters, stilt walkers, souvenirs, and seasonal treats like hot chocolate and s’mores. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are now available at BronxZoo.com/holiday-lights. The zoo is located at 2300 Southern Blvd.
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Espaillat hosts ‘Congress on the Block’
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat hosts a socially distanced meet-and-greet he calls “Congress on the Block” on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m., at Marble Hill Houses, 5220 Broadway. To register, email bronx13th@mail. house.gov, or call (646) 740-3632.
Boo at the Zoo returns
The Bronx Zoo is not abandoning Halloween just yet. The 2300 Southern Blvd., attraction brings back Boo at the Zoo Thursdays through Sundays until Nov. 1, including a special opening Monday, Oct. 12. Activities include daily magic and mind-reading shows, professional pumpkin carving demonstrations and displays, and the extinct animal graveyard. All guests older than 3 are required to socially distance and have proper face coverings. All tickets are datespecific, and must be purchased in advance online. Visit BronxZoo.com.
Family arts available in trying times
Artist Nina Velazquez presents “Come Draw With Me,” a daily drawing activity via her Facebook page. Families can sit down together and create their own versions of Velazquez’s drawings, and are encouraged to post their new versions when complete. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/CommunityDraws.
Wave Hill brings back yoga, meditation
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave., has reopened for special restricted hours Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Admission requires advance ticket purchase at WaveHill. org. Classes and activities include: • Virtual yoga classes with Susie Caramanica every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., via the Zoom online videoconferencing app. • Meditation in the Garden virtually with outdoor guide Cindy Olsen or “dosha healer” Sara Hart, Sundays through Nov. 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit WaveHill.org.
Neighborhood House comes to your door
The Riverdale Neighborhood House is now providing remote programs and classes to keep what has become a quarantined community engaged and prepared. Classes include: • An after-school program for families with children 10 and younger • Remote support for families transitioning to online courses and activities For more information, visit RiverdaleOnline.org.
NYC parks reveal new opportunities
The Urban Park Rangers have joined with various New York City
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parks to provide a series of virtual tours, meditation, fitness and art classes, and children’s activities. Classes and activities include: • Mondays: Motivational fitness • Tuesdays: Live tour with the rangers • Wednesdays: Live walks in a park • Thursdays: Public arts and culture programs • Fridays: Meditation For more information, visit NYC. gov/parks.
The Hispanic Museum & Library, 613 W. 155th St., Washington Heights, continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. • The outdoor exhibition “Treasures on the Terrace: Highlights from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library” continues through Dec. 6 on the Audubon Terrace. • The museum hosts a live YouTube event, “Special Tertulia: Rice Dishes from the Hispanic Society’s Collection of Cookbooks” with Dickinson College professor Mark Aldrich, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. • A YouTube channel workshop focused on art making for kids, is scheduled for Oct. 12. • The museum hosts a virtual exhibition on its YouTube channel, “Young Curators at Work: Discussing Mestizaje & Identity,” on Oct. 13. • A live YouTube music event takes place Oct. 14 featuring a conversation and music performance celebrating Hispanic women composers with musicologist Elizabeth Weinfield. For more details on how to participate, visit HispanicSociety.org.
Art gallery turns interactive in hard times
The Lehman College Art Gallery continues its family fun day online, expanding its list of programs, which now include: • Interactive tours and art workshops focusing on pieces currently on display at the gallery • Online classes about the use and experimentation of color with a focus on the work of Georgia O’Keeffe • 2-D animation courses for students 18 and younger • Cityscape and portraiture collage classes For more information or to book a class, email lcageeducation@gmail. com.
CB8 kicks off October
Community Board 8 continues to meet via the Zoom online videoconferencing app. For links or how to access those meetings, visit NYC.org/CB8. Upcoming meetings include: • Executive committee Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Blood drive at The Y
The Riverdale Y, 5625 Arlington Ave., hosts a blood drive Monday, Oct. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. To sign up for a specific time, visit tinyurl.com/YBloodDrive.
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Coming together for a global (piano) performance By RAPHAEL LASSAUZE Special to The Riverdale Press
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usical improvisation may be the art of making it up as you go along, but music is a language like any other. Learning a language that has no alphabet, however, may seem difficult — but it just takes a good teacher. That’s where Ron Drotos comes in. For 20 years, Drotos has taught students of all ages how to improvise, mostly through a jazz tradition. Just like the art itself, the rules are a little fuzzy. “You can use any kind of piano,” Drotos said. “It’s all very forgiving. Any age, any level of basics, it’s all about hearing and listening. I’ve found I’m pretty good at showing people how to play, but also what to listen for.” Indeed, Drotos is well known for exactly that, here and the world over. After moving to Riverdale back in the mid-2000s, Drotos taught locally, person to person. In 2012, he started KeyboardImprov.com, which presented Drotos’ own work as a musician, as a teacher, and provided his thoughts on music through a written blog. His sixth post, which explained how to train your musical ear to learn improvisation, drew the attention of an unlikely reader. “A Cambridge doctoral student interviewed me for two hours and recorded me playing,” Drotos said. “She was doing her doctoral thesis on improvisation. She sent me a leatherbound copy of the thesis at one point. That was the first time I’d ever done Skype.” Drotos’ teaching, be it from his blog or his YouTube channel of the same name, has garnered students from across the globe, including Australia, South Africa, the Philippines, Indonesia, Greece, not to mention right here in New York City. Even before that doctoral student, Drotos had focused on utilizing the internet and videoconferencing applications to provide his lessons, which may draw the question:
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In July, 50 individual musicians from around the world got together in a virtual performance of ‘World Piano Jam,’ a piece written by Ron Drotos, right. How does one teach something as complex as improvisation through a screen and computer keyboard? “I do Skype or Zoom or even FaceTime,” Drotos said. “Even three years ago, people asked if it was possible to teach piano over Skype, and it actually is. In fact, it might be a little easier for what I’m teaching, which is widely improvisational styles. It’s about getting into the fun of music without stress. “I’ve found I’m also good at guiding people through that early, initial learning curve. It’s easier because they’re in their homes and safe, and it’s a different dynamic than a pressuring teacher right next to you.” And Drotos should know. He’s a career musician himself, working with Chris Brubeck, son of famed jazz musi-
cian and composer Dave Brubeck, as well as jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates. Since 1999, Drotos also has been part of the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in Arkansas, performing and conducting musicals like “Smokey Joe’s Café,” and “Swinging on a Star.” He knows the ins and outs of being a performer in a genre famed for its complexity and joy. But in the end, he adores teaching the key to jazz to his students in a time where all knowl-
edge is accessible — and potentially overwhelming. “People will have all these method books lined up on their keyboard,” Drotos said. “But they don’t touch them because there’s too many and they all seem to ask different things. Now, with the internet, there are so many videos, all asking things like ‘play for six hours a day,’ or ‘no, play for four hours every other day,’ you get practice paralysis and don’t know what
to do. “I want to alleviate that, and especially now over the last several months, I want to help people learn improvisation without all the stress going on right now.” And that’s where “World Piano Jam” slides onto stage. The fourminute virtual orchestra features prominently on Drotos’ YouTube channel, boasting more than 1,000 views. Drotos recruited 50 of his current and past students — some of whom are, like him, professional players — to get together and play a single piece, in 50 different ways, all at once. “I spent around 200 hours putting this together in total,” Drotos said. “I asked them if they wanted to be part of it and they said yes, so I wrote the score, but left a lot of room for improvisation. It lets their individual styles shine through. I also figured out how to use video editing software to make the video. It’s a labor of love.” Coming together in times of shared terror is important, according to Drotos, and through the magic and bouncing joy of music, something joyful can come out of it. What exactly that bounce, those spaces for improvisation between set, definite notes that one must play, is a little more common than one may think. “Improvisation in music is the same thing as using language,” Drotos said. “Billy Taylor, who lived here by the way, on Kappock, taught me that. The best way to learn it is to dive in, just like first learning to speak. We’re not trying to be brilliant at every moment, it’s not. It’s just like conversation. “You’re not inventing words, usually, but with improvisation, you already know what it is. You’re doing it all the time.”
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By Michael hinMan while channels 2134, 2135 and 2136 showcase a range of talk shows, dramas, documentaries and cultural programs from independent producers with a base in the Bronx. Channel 2137 features youth-focused shows, while Channel 2138 features town halls and community programs around the borough.
Bar association steps into SCOTUS case The New York State Bar Association filed a friend of the court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in what it says is a bid to protect LGBTQ rights regarding foster children. The bar association looks to intervene with Fulton v. City
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A8 - THE RIVERDALE PRESS - Thursday, October 1, 2020
Spalter rings in new era as CB8 chair Already is hard at work with new racial equity committee and development projects By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN kbrendlen@riverdalepress.com
Ah, the community board. Staples of hyperlocal New York City politics, they’re advisory boards designed to listen to the needs and complaints of the community, solve what problems they can, and advise elected officials and city agencies on what the community wants to see. They’re made up of committees — traffic and transportation, land use, housing, among others. Each is headed by a chair, while the board itself is led by its own. This summer, after three years Rosemary Ginty, Community Board 8 promoted her vice chair — Laura Spalter — into the top spot. It was the first contested chair election since Dan Padernacht defeated then vice chair Maria Khury in 2014, outlasting former economic development committee chair Sergio Villaverde, in the vote. A former public schoolteacher at P.S. 80-Isobel Rooney Middle School in Norwood, and a 26-year member of the board, Spalter has had plenty of experience with local governance and city agencies. “I worked on civics even with my students, we attended community meetings, and I taught them how to protest, and they wrote the newspaper,” she said. “I just worked it in. We painted over graffiti around our school. I’ve just always been civic-minded, I guess.” As the board resumed meetings for the new fiscal year last month, Spalter officially took the gavel, although she admits the board already had been working for months. Those efforts ranged from encouraging neighbors to fill out the census, to working with the CB8’s new racial equity committee, which was formed last July. The community board provides a sense of hyperlocal representation outsiders might not expect of the nation’s largest city. There are 59 total community boards in the city, with 12 of them here in the Bronx. Each typically hold up to 50 members. That means just under 3,000 people in the city could be serving on a community board, each representing about 2,800 people themselves. The number of people represented by council members
are in the tens of thousands, while borough presidents and the mayor count constituents in the millions. Making that work, Spalter said, requires many moving parts. “We are the liaison with the agencies, and the board is inundated with complaints that will go to one of the 13 standing committees,” she said. “Parks, public safety, land use, T&T. Look at the front page of this week’s paper with the speeding cars. We’re the first stop.” When people have worries or complaints, Spalter said, they come to the board for help. “We, ourselves, don’t solve the problems,” she said. “What we do is we work very closely with the agencies, city agencies, to try to get those problems solved.” There were a lot of complaints this summer from people living near parks, Spalter said. With bars and restaurants closed — at least on the inside — wouldbe customers instead gathered in green spaces and on streets, playing music and drinking at what some said were all hours of night. It was fun, Spalter said, but it also kept neighbors awake at night. So did fireworks, an issue all over the city for a good part of the summer. “This crossed into public safety with the 5-0 and the parks department, so we just stick to it,” Spalter said. “We just keep meeting with the elected officials, with the agencies, with the constituents, with the groups involved.” It can be frustrating to serve as an advisory board without much real power, Spalter said, but she’s an optimist. With their monthly committee meetings and work alongside city agencies, Spalter feels the board has made real change in the years she’s served. More recently, in fact, she joined longtime land use chair Charles Moerdler testifying before the city’s standards and appeals board against what they described as an “inappropriate” seven-story apartment building developers are pushing to build on Terrace View Avenue in Marble Hill. They’ll return to standards and appears to discuss it further in December, Spalter added. Land use and zoning are often hotbutton issues in this part of the Bronx, especially as neighbors fight large, highdensity buildings like the one slated to replace Spuyten Duyvil’s Villa Rosa Bonheur on Palisade Avenue. “There’s a huge push for build, build, build,” Spalter said. “Density changes the character of the neighborhood, however, and they don’t build a school to keep up with the density. On the other hand, people are pressing for more af-
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA By MICHAEL HINMAN Engel saving T-band spectrum U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel hopes to hold on to a little bit of remaining cell phone spectrum and dedicate it to first responders. Engel’s bill preserving what is known as the “T-band” spectrum between 470 and 512 MHz, passed the House overwhelmingly last week. H.R. 451 is intended to repeal a provision of the 2012 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, which directed the Federal Communications Commission to auction off this band of spectrum by next year. “Emergency personnel in major metropolitan areas across the United States use the T-band spectrum for emergency public safety communication,” Engel said, in a release. “It allows first responders to communicate even when cell towers, electricity, or the internet are down, and allows communication deep underground in tunnels or inside concrete buildings.” Millions of dollars have been invested in creating communications devices that uses this specific part of the spectrum, Engel added, and that moving first responders off it would cost billions.
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A longtime resident of North Riverdale, Laura Spalter was elected chair of Community Board 8 in June. She says she’s excited to take on a year of pressing issues facing those who live and work in this part of the Bronx. fordable housing.” Spalter expects to see many issues with zoning and development during her tenure as chair, but after years on the land use committee, she’s ready to tackle them. The board also continues its quest to move out of its North Riverdale office space to new digs somewhere more central for the community board’s coverage area. While its current office has been largely empty during the pandemic, Spalter looks forward to the day the board can gather in-person again, rather than just meeting via online videochat. In the meantime, the board also is
working to expand its social media presence, getting more people aware and involved in meetings. That includes posting CB8 meeting times and agendas on the board’s Facebook page, as well as using social media channels to spread the word about other events going on in the area —mostly virtually, for now. “I’m proud to lead the board, I’m honored to lead the board through this challenging time,” Spalter said. “I think I am going to be depending on the tremendous talent that we have on the board and collaborations with board members. I feel that that is a tremendous strength that we have, and that I want to elevate.”
Could outdoor hookah sales help struggling restaurants in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic? Fernando Cabrera doesn’t think it would hurt. The councilman has introduced legislation that, if passed, could allow restricted sales of outdoor hookah. Such devices are either single- or multi-stemmed devices used to heat or vaporize traditional smoking material like tobacco. Besides the carcinogenic effects of material smoked in a hookah, there is some concern that devices designed for multiple people could spread disease, including the coronavirus. Still, Cabrera says providing additional revenue opportunities is important. “We need to do all that is possible to save these businesses,” he said, in a release.
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A10 - THE RIVERDALE PRESS - Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Fight doesn’t end here
B
yron White was one of the taller justices on the U.S. Supreme Court as he neared retirement in 1993. At 6-foot-1, he was a halfback for the University of Colorado, later playing football for a predecessor of the Pittsburgh Steelers leading the league in rushing his rookie season. White, however, was drawn to the courts. He would look for the end zone as a member of the Detroit Lions on weekends, but during the week he would study at Yale Law School, pausing only to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was John F. Kennedy’s deputy attorney general when the president nominated him to the Supreme Court in 1962, achieving the highest court in the land at 44. He had just turned 76 when he stepped down from the bench, believing “someone else should be permitted to have a like experience” as he did. That “someone else” was someone who could never fill Justice White’s shoes if she tried — at least physically. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a full foot shorter than her predecessor on the bench, but what she lacked in physical size, she made up for in her legal genius, her charisma, and a determination no one could break. Born during the Great Depression, Ginsburg spent her early years in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood. She studied hard in school, encouraged by her mother, who had to end her own education at 15 so her brother could go to college instead. Ginsburg’s mother wanted more for her daughter — history teacher, perhaps. And definitely college, which Ginsburg found upstate at Cornell University. Sadly, Ginsburg’s mother wouldn’t get to see her daughter off to college. She died from cancer the day before Ginsburg’s graduation. Ginsburg earned her degree in government, but wasn’t ready to stop there. She was one of nine women at Harvard Law School in the mid-1950s, later transferring to Columbia when her husband
took a job back in the city. Even with a law degree, however, finding work was hard for Ginsburg. Not because of her skills — but because of her gender. Instead she found herself teaching, still making less than her male colleagues. Yet, this allowed her to really focus on sex discrimination, eventually co-founding the Women’s Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union. The laws that angered Ginsburg the most were ones that appeared to extend rights to women, but instead promoted the arcane idea that men were still superior. What would America look like today for women’s rights if we hadn’t had Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Not one we would be interested in exploring. It’s not that Ginsburg was the only heroine fighting, but she certainly was one who made a difference. She was a key vote that opened military schools to women. She continuously protected reproductive rights of women at every turn. She helped establish mental illness as a disability protected by the ADA. And Ruth Bader Ginsburg made it easier for women to sue for the same pay discrimination she faced all through her own life by pushing for what would become the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2008. Ledbetter had lost her Supreme Court case the year before against Goodyear, with the court split on a decision which made it almost impossible to sue for equal pay. The work, sadly, is not finished. And there’s a good chance much of her legacy could be dismantled thanks to the hypocrisy of Senate Republicans. But even faced with insurmountable odds. Standing barely above five feet. Being automatically dismissed because of her lace collar, Ruth Bader Ginsburg never stepped back. She never surrendered. So the fight goes on — Because of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thanks to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And in memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Letters to the editor
Congress must protect Israel To the editor:
(re: “Bowman to Weiss: We have so much to learn from each other,” June 18)
For the first time in decades, support for peace in the Middle East is spreading. In New York’s 16th Congressional District, voters have a stark choice on many topics, including support for the state of Israel. The United States should continue to stand with Israel and encourage other countries to normalize their relations with the Jewish state. In his June 18 letter in The Riverdale Press, Jamaal Bowman — one of the candidates for Congress — may have appeared supportive of Israel, but a careful reading suggests otherwise. He wrote that many of his Jewish friends “see Israel as the result of thousands of years of struggle for Jewish rights and security.” He said he will stand with the Jewish community “to defend that achievement,” of Jewish rights and security. He wrote “that all people, wherever they live, have the right to feel safe and protected — and I believe Jewish people are no different in deserving that right.” Why isn’t Mr. Bowman willing to recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland explicitly? Mr. Bowman plays lip service to Israel’s security, but it is often qualified and seemingly filled with reservations. He spent much of his letter discussing his personal experiences, which have nothing to do with Israel. While he “personally” opposed the boycott-divestment-sanction movement, he didn’t commit to opposing it in Congress, and in fact attempted to change the subject to the First Amendment. I will oppose the BDS movement as the NY-16 representative in Congress. How can there be a moral equivalence between our democratic allies on the one hand, and terrorists who kill innocent people on the other? When Mr. Bowman could bring himself to affirm
the right of Israelis to live in safety and peace, he connected the “violence and terrorism from Hamas and other extremists” with a Palestinian entitlement to “the same human rights, safety from violence and self-determination.” Why didn’t he condemn the terrorists among the Palestinians? He wrote of “our government’s role in enabling the continued occupation of the Palestinian people.” Why didn’t he note that the Palestinians have repeatedly rejected or squandered opportunities for self-rule? Wouldn’t Mr. Bowman’s concern for the Palestinian people be stronger in the context of advocacy for all people everywhere? Why isn’t he expressing concern for the Syrian people affected by civil war, the women in Saudi Arabia forced to live under a misogynistic dictatorship, the Uyghur Muslims suffering in China, and the North Korean people living in a country-sized prison? On his website, Mr. Bowman includes Israel as part of a “far-right authoritarian movement” to which he says we must “stand up.” While categorically rejecting this characterization, I do believe we can have disagreements with Israel, as with any of our allies. However, the Palestinians must cease terror, recognize Israel, and hold free and timely elections. We can have compassion for the Palestinian people and seek to help them while being steadfast supporters of Israel — this does not need to be an “either/or” issue. I recognize that people may have differing views about the current leadership of the state of Israel, but that is irrelevant when it comes to Israel’s right to exist in peace and security. I hope you will consider voting for me because of my commitment to civil discourse, empathy for all people, and unwavering support for Israel. paTriCk MCManuS The author is a candidate for New York’s 16th Congressional District seat.
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Still waiting for Andy Cohen To the editor:
(re: “Councilman Andrew Cohen to street co-naming request: Forget about it,” Sept. 24)
I would like to add context to a recent story reporting on Councilman Andrew Cohen’s rejection of the street co-namings of Bradley Terrace and Palisade Avenue in honor of Villa Rosa Bonheur and John J. McKelvey Sr. These tributes were advanced to him by Community Board 8, upon the application of seven community groups, and publicly supported. In June, I had been asked by Cohen’s constituent services director to call in September to reconvene on the co-namings due to the pandemic. Starting on Sept. 2, I made multiple attempts to do so, but received no response. Finally, on Sept. 17 — after asking for assistance from the community board — I received a call from an aide. She informed me that Cohen had rejected the co-namings because he felt he did not have a “personal connection” to the “person.” He would not advance them to the city council. There was no other reason shared with me. That day, I sent an email directly to Cohen’s government address, recounting the conversation. I asked him to “please confirm that this is an accurate characterization of your reasoning.” As of Sept. 25, I gave received no returned communication. His office did respond to The Riverdale Press. A representative stated that Cohen “does recognize Ms. Coggins and the advocacy and the community board’s support. He has taken a while to think through this proposal and give it serious thought and consideration.” Otherwise, Cohen did not trouble himself to personally respond to me, or to the community board. No one in the public sphere knows why these particular co-namings are not a legislative priority for him because he has not expressed
any objection at any time over the process, going back to January of this year. This experience is a sad echo of one felt by the community in 2019 when Cohen refused to share his intentions on city planning’s proposed amendments to the Special Natural Area District, despite the community’s clear objections. At the time, the editor of The Riverdale Press questioned the appropriateness of Cohen’s support for legislative changes to SNAD based on his own personal preferences (re: “Since when do laws come down to a single person,” June 6, 2019). In my letter to the editor, co-authored by Sura Jeselsohn on Aug. 8, we queried why Cohen had stopped being transparent about his views on SNAD. In the end, it was only after sustained community outcry that he acquiesced to the will of the people. Yes, I am disappointed that the co-namings I fought long and hard to champion will be delayed. But more importantly, in advance of the special election to fill Coucilman Cohen’s vacant seat in March, I want candidates to know the community deserves better. We will not tolerate an elected official who makes unilateral decisions based on personal preferences, and which lack transparency. Legislative priorities should be based on the community’s reasoned and evidenced will. An elected official’s discretion should not be used as a tool to evade that will. I challenge the candidates to make public statements about this important election issue. I don’t believe I will ever achieve clarity as to whether Councilman Cohen really took his time to think through the proposal and give it serious thought and consideration. Because I haven’t heard from him, and I don’t expect that I will. I do, however, welcome his call. STephanie CogginS
Donald is just afraid of Kamala To the editor: How low can Trump and Republicans go? I am not surprised that he calls the vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, names. After all, she’s a strong, intelligent woman. There is no one that has him trembling in his boots more than a strong, intelligent woman. “Mad woman,” “nasty,” and many more epithets referring to Elizabeth Warren and other women we have come to know as his signature. But I can’t believe Donald Trump and
his Republican cronies would have the chutzpah to promote the same meme they pulled on President Obama. Kamala Harris was born and bred in California, and they are saying she is not a citizen because her parents were immigrants from India and Jamaica. Does Trump believe that African Americans are not really citizens of this country? A perfect example: Ted Cruz ran for president, and he was born in Canada, and only his mother was born in America. Yet Donald Trump and the Re-
publicans had no problem with that. But they had a problem with the citizenship of President Obama, whose mother was a white woman born in Kansas. It is mind boggling that in 2020 how steeped in racism Trump and the Republicans still are. Kamala Harris is smart, intelligent, and a fighter. Trump is sadly mistaken if he thinks his lies will go unanswered, or his bullying and name-calling will faze her. pauline Binder
Reopen safely, students priority To the editor: Students, teachers, educators and administrators have all been working beyond their means toward a safe and responsible start of the academic year. For all the work and entreaties that all parties have made, what we have is an imperfect solution. And to be clear, it is an imperfect solution because we live in an imperfect world where COVID-19 remains a real and serious threat to everyone’s health. This is not an indictment of any parties involved, only an earnest assessment of the reality that this virus continues to spread and remains an omnipresent risk to individual’s health and safety. It further reiterates the need why we should consider delaying in-person learning until January. The latest update from the city’s education department is the second time schools have been delayed, and marks the third such delay overall. Students are only set to attend in-person for two or three days a week during a fall term during which the length of a class period may be shortened in order to sanitize and safely transition students and teachers. With a delayed start to the academic year already delayed until mid- to late September and early October, and the number of scheduled official religious and recognized holidays between now and the end of 2020, the total number of actual days that students will really be present will be roughly two months in total. No one disagrees that full-time in-person learning is best for students. But given the high
rate of COVID-19 transmission and the start of the flu season, we are adding more variables to the equation. This will only further exacerbate the public health concerns that many have, especially when none among us want to expose students, teachers, administrators, public employees and their families to COVID-19. There is not a simple solution to this issue. But from what we have seen so far, the externalities of COVID-19 and the resulting school building closures, quarantining of students, teachers and administrators, and impacts on households is profound. The reality is that there is too much uncertainty despite all of the extraordinary effort of all parties involved to stand up our public education system for the start of the 2020-21 academic year. There will be those who will agree, disagree and vehemently disagree with this supposition. But it is a consideration we cannot summarily dismiss as much as we may want to return to a semblance of normal life. I know that this has been part of conversations in other realms of education here in New York City, and I want to encourage city leaders as they have demonstrated to take all possible options into consideration and ensure safety precautions that meet the standard everyone in public education expect and can be delivered. adriano eSpaillaT The author is the U.S. Representative for the 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of Kingsbridge Heights. A version of this letter was originally published through Patch.
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Anti-Semitism, BLM, & co-ops To the editor:
(re: “Attacking Israel? It’s racism,” Sept. 10)
Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the boycottdivestment-sanction movement, has often had his comments from a 2013 talk taken out of context. In a July 20, 2019, Nation article, he put them back in context. “In that talk, I advocated for a single democratic state that recognizes Jewish Israelis as equal citizens and full partners in building and developing a new shared society, free from all colonial subjugation and racial discrimination, and separating church and state,” he said. “Any exclusionary, supremacist ‘Muslim state,’ ‘Christian state’ or ‘Jewish state,’ I argued, would, by definition, deny equal rights to citizens of different identities and foreclose the possibility of a true democracy, which are the conditions for a just and sustainable peace.” Barghouti also made clear this was his personal opinion, and not that of the BDS movement. “BDS does not take a position on the ultimate political solution for Palestinians and Israelis. It includes supporters of both two states and a single democratic state with equal rights for all.” People can reasonably argue the merits of the BDS movement. But it is clear that it’s not antiSemitic. It’s about time to end the practice of labeling all critics of Israel anti-Jewish. In particular, Charles Moerdler has a habit of referring to real anti-Jewish horrors and equating all of Israel’s critics with the perpetrators of them. Next, let me deal with the point Alvin Gordon misses in his misguided attacks on Black Lives Matter (re: “You haven’t changed my mind,” Sept. 17). They emphasize “Black lives matter” because of all the cases of cops victimizing and killing innocent Blacks, while the same rarely happens to whites. The murder of Breonna Taylor by Kentucky cops is just the latest example. None of the cops were indicted for killing her. The only charges are against one cop who fired shots through a wall, endangering the lives of whites who live in that apartment. Yes, more Blacks are killed by other Blacks than by cops. But when those killers are caught, they go to jail for murder. Also, the issue of Blacks killing Blacks has been noted by many Blacks, most recently Al Sharpton. Going back to 1991, Public Enemy noted this in their song, “Shut ‘Em Down.” It ends with a mock public service announcement by “Bernie Crosshouse.” He thanks Blacks (though he uses the Nword) for killing each other and saving the KKK the trouble of having to do it themselves. Getting back to Taylor’s murder, there is something called the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. It reads, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, or the persons or things to be seized.” I do not see how a “no-knock warrant,” which allows cops to just break into a person’s home, can be anything but unreasonable. A Brooklyn family victimized by a no-knock warrant is suing the city for an incident from May 2019 in which New York Police Department officers busted down their door at 7 a.m., handcuffed the husband, and pointed their guns at his wife and kids. They looked for guns and drugs, found none, and left the apartment a mess. As long as cops can treat Blacks like that, Black Lives Matter is needed. Racist cops must be removed from the force and replaced by good ones. De-funding the NYPD would do nothing but leave honest Blacks open to attacks from Black criminals, and that’s certainly not what Black Lives Matter is protesting for. Also, Alan Saks proposes that newly hired cops be required to live in New York City (re: “Make cops live where they work,” Aug. 27). Fine, if such a law also requires landlords to provide affordable housing. Finally, let me again deal with politics at the co-op where I live. To reiterate, the Amalgamated Housing Corp., was founded in 1927 by socialist labor leaders to provide affordable housing for working people. That’s why you have to make under a certain income to get in, and pay a surcharge if you surpass that income after you move in. Board of directors member Jerzy Warman, who was just re-elected, made some arguments in his pre-election bulletin statement that indicates he has forgotten this. “Amalgamated was never intended to be a low-income housing project,” he said. But it wasn’t intended as middle — and certainly not upper-middle — income housing either. Despite Warman’s assertions, when you replace a perfectly food hallway floor with another simply because it looks nicer, that’s an unnecessary cost. But repairing roofs that have been leaking for decades is necessary. At least they have temporarily tabled the sub-metering proposal, which one Con Edison-employed co-operator estimated would cost $1 billion. Obviously, many of the expenses are for necessities, and I’ll again give the board members credit for volunteering their time. Warman claims people may differ about what is “affordable.” No, “affordable” is affordable. Though we want this place to be reasonably — thought not necessarily outrageously attraction — it definitely needs to be well maintained. It’s also important for it to remain affordable. RichaRd WaRRen
Remembering the great Bill Stone To the editor:
(re: “Bill Stone, community leader, activist for the disabled, 91,” Sept. 3)
Bill Stone’s obituary was moving and very descriptive of the man I always knew to be firm in his dedication of serving others. From time to time, I met Bill
when he was serving as chair of Community Board 8 in 1984, and I started working there about that time. He never wavered from doing all he could to improve the quality of life for all, especially for handicapped and disabled citizens. He worked tirelessly for
implementation of laws on their behalf, with a good amount of success. Bill’s memory and good works will live on forever. PaTRicia Manning The author is a former Community Board 8 district manager.
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e know who killed George Floyd, but do we really know what killed him? From the battered streets of our cities come a confused series of answers to an admittedly complicated question. There is unrest in America as we write this. There is division. There is racial tension. And they are slowly unraveling what it means to be American. If we ever want to move forward and achieve “real change” that is promised us by so many politicians, we have to confront the racial tensions that bubble under the surface of our country. Yes, it is important that we prosecute the police officer who killed George Floyd, but that’s not where our responsibility ends. Until we come together as a nation and address these racial issues, they will always be there, waiting to erupt when injustice occurs, as in the case of George Floyd. We are not willing to embrace inchoate complaints about “the system” when it comes to addressing our country’s racial tensions. That may be of comfort to those who merely look for an excuse to burn down and destroy what they have deemed unworthy of existence. But we believe in America. With all of its flaws and problems, we believe that the solution to the problem lies in our country’s character. It is in our DNA. And even when we fall short, those principles are still there for us, like a beacon to bring us home. We grew up in the Jim Crow South, and can remember the pain of segregation. We marched in the American civil rights movement alongside great leaders like Dr. King. We helped organize college students in non-violent resistance, and played a part in a movement that changed our country forever. So you can imagine how painful it is to see racial tensions continue to erupt in violence more than 50 years later. We remember being college students, and saying, “If only we had a Black mayor,” (or Black congressman or governor), things would be different. Decades later, we’ve seen Black men and women at all levels of power — even a Black president — but racial tensions don’t improve. Why? One of the reasons is that the civil rights movement has been hijacked by manipulative
politicians (of all races) who are only interested in Black issues as a pathway to power. As explained in our book, “A Dream Derailed,” African American voters are taken for granted by one party and, until President Trump, were largely ignored by the other. We’ve seen decades of policies that helped destroy the Black family and the Black community. But finding leaders who are willing to tell the truth about what is happening is like looking for a needle in a haystack. That’s not just true for the African American community. That’s true for America as a whole. As we look around at the violence in our cities, we keep asking, “Where are the leaders?” On both sides, where are the leaders? The rioting and the looting are a disgrace, but some politicians are so lacking in principle that they’re willing to excuse the rioters or pacify them — all for political gain. This is a nation of laws, and we need strong leaders to restore order. We need to confront the issue of race head-on — not with hand-wringing and meaningless “mea culpas” from leftists who think that’s what Black people want to hear. But we need to confront these issues with love, understanding, and a belief in something bigger than ourselves. That is why we need prayer and God. Because we know that something is broken. We know that there is frustration, resentment, and fear in our cities. However, destruction and division will only deepen these problems, not solve them. As we did during the civil rights movement — and have ever since — we stand with the peaceful protesters. They are the ones who will help us move forward to a new era of peace and justice. We call on our brothers and sisters around the country to turn away from the anger, chaos and disorder. Instead, let’s work to get back to the point where we find healing and common cause. Let us remember what is great about America, and restore the belief in our most cherished values. Only then will we be able to realize Dr. King’s dream, where “all of God’s children” will join hands and sing, “free at last.”
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West oF parKWay Web #893 Prime renovation opportunity: Completely gutted, sprawling 7,000-Sq. Ft. 5-bdrm, 6-bath stucco and stone house with pool, multi-level patios and spacious yard on double lot. Great room w/ 21-ft high ceilings, fireplace and oversized windows. $3,800,000
FieldstoN Web #877 Renovated bright and airy 6-bdrm, 5.5-bath house with spacious grounds. Features entry hall, living room with fireplace, spacious and inviting eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sunroom with radiant-heat floors and finished basement. $3,450,000
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North riverdale Web #888 Sunny and spacious 3-bdrm, 3.5-bath with sunken living room, dining room with bay windows and deck. $995,000
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FieldstoN Web #881 Spacious 6-bdrm, 3-full, 2-half bath w/ sunroom, patio & garden. WBFP in living room and formal dining rm. $2,175,000
FieldstoN Web #894 Pristine, modern and light filled 6-bdrm, 5.5-bath stucco house with patios and grassy yard. Huge room with white-oak flooring, 2 waterfall-edged islands in kitchen, living room with windows overlooking the backyard and family room. $2,890,000
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West oF parKWay Web #891 Lavish newly built 8-bdrm, 7.5-bath on 0.29-acres features 2-story center hall with curved staircase, double height great room with gas fireplace, glass doors to wraparound porch, den with wet bar, formal dining room and center island kitchen. $4,888,000
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NeW exclusive North riverdale Web #892 Two-family, semi-attached brick house with wide entry terrace & backyard with a deck & patio on Cul-de-Sac. $945,000
West oF parKWay Web #895 Sylish and light filled 4-bdrm, 4.5-bath brick and stone house with impressive grounds & private association pool on leafy cul-de-sac. Marble center hall, elegant living room, formal dining room, large kitchen and stone gas fireplace om family rm. $2,775,000
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south riverdale Web #884 Renov 6-bdrm, 2-full and 2-half bath brick house. Tiled entry foyer, formal dining rm & renov kitchen. $1,395,000
West oF parKWay Web #755 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath center hall colonial. WBFP in living rm, open plan kitchen & dining & finished basement. $1,420,000
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exclusive south riverdale Web #871 Spacious 4-bdrm, 2.5-bath house with living room with WBFP, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. $1,595,000
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West oF parKWay Web #880 Grand bucolic beauty and open space classic 6-bdrm, 5.5-bath mansion with wraparound porch on over one acre with grassy lawns. Large center hall, living room with WBF, formal dining room with fireplace and eat-in kitchen. $4,475,000
West oF the parKWay Web #856 Classic 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath house features a center hall, living rm with WBF, formal dining rm and eat-in kitchen. $995,000
exclusive North riverdale Web #889 Renovated 3-bdrm, 2-bath house with side and back yards, patio and garden. Living room with fireplace. $1,095,000
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3935 blacKstoNe aveNue Web #cc648 Spacious, light-filled, low floor 3-bdrm with balcony and 24-hr doorman. Features include an extra large central foyer, living room, dining area with custom built-ins and glass door to 14-ft long balcony, eat-in kitchen and master bdrm suite. $695,000
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No board approval West oF parKWay - 3-bdrm, 2-bath, w/ balcony, L-shaped LR/DR area, DM, fitness room, private playground and childrens recreation room. Dogs OK. Indoor parking available. $515K West oF parKWay - 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath, w/ balcony, L-shaped LR/DR area, DM, fitness room, private playground and childrens recreation room. Dogs OK. Indoor parking available. $420K sold - North riverdale - Renov Jr-4 with entry foyer living rm, dining rm and windowed eat-in kitchen. $299K sold - ceNtral riverdale - Newly renov studio with hrdwd flrs, seperate kitchen and sleeping area. $185K
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601 KappocK st cc647 Bright, low flr Junior 4 (converted to 2), 1.5-bath Co-op with drmn and pool. $335K
3850 hudsoN m.t. cc644 Low floor 3-bdrm, 2-bath w/ picture window in LR, updated kitch & DM. $449K
601 KappocK st cc649 Mint condition, beautifully renovated 2-bdrm with doorman and pool. $289K
West oF parKWay - Luxury 2-bdrm, 2-bath with balcony, doorman, tennis courts and fitness room. $3,595/mo West oF parKWay - Luxury 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 24-hr doorman, pool & tennis courts. 1 month free rent $2,795/mo West oF parKWay - Luxury 1-bdrm with balcony, doorman, tennis courts and fitness room. 1 month free rent $2,295/mo West oF parKWay - Luxury studio in 24-hr doorman building NeW exclusive with pool and tennis courts. 1 month free rent $1,850/mo 555 KappocK st cc605 Bright 1-bdrm with dining pet-FrieNdly reNtals area, C/A/C, Hudson River West oF parKWay - Spacious and bright 3-bdrm, 2-bath, view and 24-hr DM. $179K
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house For reNt FieldstoN vic. rr880 Spacious 6-bdrm, 4.5-bth center-hall Colonial w/ patio & yard on cul-de-sac. $8,800
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FieldstoN vic. rr871 Picturesque 1920s 3-bdrm, 2-full & 2-half baths with WBFP & grassy yards. $6,500/mo
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611 West 239th st cc645 Spacious split-design, 2-bdrm, 2-bath co-op w/ indoor parking, balcony and doorman. $425K
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