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Barnes & Noble is on its way to Riverdale, will be in new Manhattan College student center By ANDREW WOLF with MONICA HORAN and MAYA ASTABIE A Barnes & Noble Bookstore is coming to Riverdale, opening as soon as next fall. But the catch is that the store will be located on the Manhattan College campus, in the new Ray Kelly Student Commons Building now under construction on Waldo Avenue. It is not clear that the store, which will clearly focus on college textbooks, but is also expected to carry best sellers and popular general interest books, will be accessible to the public at large. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. was noticeably excited by the prospect, as it seems to fit in quite nicely with his economic development agenda. “It’s great to see that Barnes & Noble and Manhattan College are partnering on their new bookstore. It would be even greater if this store we’re able to be open to the public, similar to off-campus stores operated by Columbia University in Manhattan. Be it a bestseller or a Manhattan College t-shirt, Riverdale residents and Bronxites in general would greatly benefit from another bookstore, and I hope that the college gives this idea serious consideration. My office is ready to assist them in this effort should they pursue it in the future,” said the Borough President. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz saw the news as a golden opportunity to bring the college and the Riverdale public at large closer together. “The college is an integral part of our community. It would be even

more wonderful if community residents had access to such the bookstore as well as the students.. Especially since the closing of Paperbacks Plus, many people in Riverdale and Kingsbridge have been yearning for a bookstore, so I would hope if this bookstore becomes a reality that the college opens it up to the community of which they have been a part of for so many years.” These sentiments were echoed by newly-elected City Councilman Andrew Cohen. “It is terrific to see Manhattan College and Barnes & Noble teaming up to open a new bookstore in the Ray Kelly Student Commons on Waldo Avenue. This can be a win-win for the College and the Riverdale community if the store is accessible to the public. It would give residents a new bookstore to shop at and strengthen the relationship between the College and the community. I am willing to work with Manhattan College and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. to make this a reality,” said Council Member Andrew Cohen. Manhattan College’s current bookstore, operated by the Follett College Bookstore organization is closing its doors, as Barnes & Noble has won the contract and prepares to come to campus as the college’s new bookstore operator in the Kelly Commons, as reported in the Manhattan College student newspaper, the Quadrangle. “Barnes & Noble offered the best direction and vision to serve our campus

The new Student Commons building on the Manhattan College campus will be named for former Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, a Manhattan College alum, and contain a Barnes & Noble bookstore.

This rendering of the interior of the new Student Commons building at Manhattan College pictures the area surrounding the college bookstore, which will be run by Barnes & Noble. community through a vibrant new store design incorporating products, services and technology we believed can best meet the needs of students, faculty and friends of MC,” said Kenneth Waldof, director of business services at the College. During the past week, students took advantage of the clearance sales in the bookstore not knowing the reason behind the sudden discounts. “I saw signs and took advantage of the deals. Nowhere did it indicate that they were closing,” senior Linda Latifaj said. “I had no idea.” Since last semester, different companies have been proposing bids for the contract of MC’s bookstore in the new student commons scheduled to open in the fall of this year. Ultimately in a unanimous decision by the campus store selection committee, Barnes & Noble was chosen. Follett’s contract with Manhattan College had expired, which forced the administration to search for other providers. Follett will leave entirely by spring break and Barnes & Noble will manage the bookstore in Leo for the remainder of the semester until they are able to move into the new building. “It definitely seems like a smart move for the college, [Barnes & Noble] is obviously a well-known company,” Latifaj said. Waldof also addressed the decision to switch providers mid-semester. “This proved to be more efficient for students and faculty versus transitioning

in the midst of the semester start up,” Waldof said. Campus bookstores are far from new territory for Barnes & Noble, as they currently serve over 650 colleges and universities across the nation. They have contracts locally with stores including Fordham, Columbia and Pace universities. “We expect they will bring their knowledge, experience and success from other institutions to help them serve Manhattan College,” Waldof added. Going forward, students can expect a new look and wider range of MC apparel and products to choose from. “A new B&N Manhattan College Campus Store website under the B&N banner will also be introduced,” Waldof said. Barnes & Noble will take returns for students’ rented textbooks under the same terms and their original rental agreements. They will also buy back the new and used textbooks that students purchased from Follett. As for campus employment, Barnes & Noble will hire students as Follett did. “My understanding is B&N welcomes our students who have worked for Follett to apply for positions with them,” Waldof said. Non-student employees who currently work at the Leo bookstore are hired by Follett and will not stay on under the new management. “The Follett management team have opportunities within Follett at other locations,” Waldof concluded.

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Top State ed official discusses Common Core curriculum at P.S. 24 Senator Jeff Klein (D- Bronx/Westchester) hosted a town hall meeting at P.S. 24 last week to establish a constructive dialogue between local school districts and state education officials on the most important issues surrounding new Common Core standards. Roughly 75 local educators participated in the event, which was moderated by Senator Klein and Chancellor Merryl Tisch. The town hall format provided an opportunity for attendees to voice their concerns over a variety of issues, including the ability to share student data with outside third-parties and learn more about the implementation of the new Common Core Learning Standards. Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, along with Bronx Regent Betty Rosa and

several officials from the State Education Department (SED) attended the event, including Dennis Tompkins, External Affairs Chief; Ken Wagner, Deputy Commissioner for Curriculum Assessment and Education Technology; and Nicolas Storellicastro, Governmental Relations & Special Projects. Noticeably absent was P.S. 24 principal Donna Connelly, who is thought not to favor the content-based Common Core curriculum and instead favors so-called “Social and Emotional Learning” which stresses promoting self-esteem, eschewing the content learning that is at the center of the new curriculum. Senator Klein said: “We all want our children to receive the best education possible in accordance with the highest standards. At the same time, I think we

Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, the Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, is flanked by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Jeff Klein at a forum held last week at P.S. 24 to discuss the implementation of the State’s Common Core curriculum.

have identified clear shortcomings in the implementation of Common Core that should be addressed on a statewide basis. We need to do everything we can to invest in not only our students, but also in our teachers, so that they can meet the demands of this rigorous new curriculum. I’m pleased that the Board of Regents has recently adopted some important changes to the Common Core implementation and I’m hopeful that today’s discussion will provide another opportunity to incorporate constructive suggestions in to the implementation.” The New York Board of Regents formally adopted the Common Core State Standards in 2010 and fully implemented these learning standards in the 2013-2014 school year for Pre-K through 8th grade. However, parents and educators have been concerned with its initial rollout. In response to these concerns, Chancellor Tisch established a Regents Work Group that was responsible for providing a review of the first three and a half years of Common Core implementation in December 2013. On February 10, 2013, the group released its report, which offered adjustment options that reflected concerns raised by parents, experts, and educators during previous education forums held across the state. Recommendations included additional funding for professional development and extending a phase-in for Common Core-aligned Regents exams, so that the first class required to pass new exams in English and mathematics would be the class of 2022. “The state faces many educational issues including how and when to implement common core. But I have other concerns as well. How much time is spent taking standardized tests? How much instructional time is spent preparing for those tests- and teaching to the tests? What basic skills;

including learning cursive writing and memorization of multiplication tables, are not required parts of the curriculum? Our children need more instructional time on basic skills in order to deal with the higher standards of common core,” said Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Riverdale) Bronx Regent Betty Rosa said: “I’m grateful to the Senator for creating an opportunity for the communities that he represents to engage in a dialogue about the challenging issues that we are facing. The opportunity for an intellectual exchange of ideas help us all focus on our children. It is clear that his priority and focus are on our children. Donna Connelly, Principal at P.S. 24, who somehow never showed up to greet the state’s highest education official when she visited her school, sent a statement Continued on Page 3

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Dinowitz asks city’s DOT to improve traffic and parking in North Riverdale Dinowitz wrote. ‘Therefore, I am requesting the Department of Transportation remove the ‘No Parking Anytime’ signs that are located just south of 2735 Henry Hudson Parkway and north of West 227th Street and have them replaced by signs which say ‘No Parking Weekdays 7AM-4 PM.’’ The DOT has not yet responded to either request.

Common Core confab

Continued from Page 2 saying: “I applaud Senator Klein for hosting this informative meeting with our community and working to make certain that every parent, teacher, and student has a seat at the table. There are clearly many areas we can improve upon to make Common Core work better. We want our input to be heard loud and clear by the policy makers in Albany. It’s in everyone’s interest to provide enough feedback to our decision makers so that they can work with us to strengthen student performance without jeopardizing our ability to educate our children.” Senator Klein has routinely met with educators and parents who have been advocating for changes to the Common Core Learning Standards. Earlier this month, the Senator called for the Board of Regents to delay the operation of the Education Data Portal for at least one year, which had raised privacy concerns among parents and students. Shortly thereafter, the State Education Department announced it would delay releasing student information to inBloom, the nonprofit organization that has been tasked with collecting and storing such data for school districts.

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Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has requested that the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) look into ways to improve traffic safety in North Riverdale while also calling for DOT to restore lost parking on Henry Hudson Parkway and West 227th Street. In a letter written to DOT Bronx Borough Commissioner Constance Moran, Dinowitz stated that a high percentage of the traffic complaints his office receives emanate from North Riverdale, with residents showing particular concern for pedestrian safety as a result of speeding cars. Further, a number of the intersections in the area are not fourway right angled intersections, adding to concerns that exist regarding overall traffic safety. ‘I am requesting the (DOT) to conduct a comprehensive traffic study in the bounded area between Riverdale Avenue on the west and Broadway on the east, and between the New York City line on the north and West 254th Street on the south,’ Dinowitz wrote. In South Riverdale, Assemblyman Dinowitz has asked that the DOT remove several ‘No Parking Anytime’ signs located just south of 2735 Henry Hudson Parkway and north of West 227th Street that have eliminated much needed parking spaces in the area. The signs were added as a result of ongoing construction in the area, but as Dinowitz noted in his letter the construction only takes place on weekdays between 7 am and 4 pm and parking in the area is already at a premium. ‘Due to the shortage of parking in the area, it is important that these parking spots be restored for part of the day,’

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Around the schools... Manhattan College

With tax season in full swing, students in Manhattan College’s School of Business are once again teaming up with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation services to local Bronx residents. The free service is offered at the Refuge House in the Fordham Bedford section of the Bronx for qualified Bronx residents in partnership with University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP), Fordham Bedford Community Services and Ariva Inc. The VITA program offers free tax preparation assistance with electronic filing nationally to qualified families with an income of $56,000 and under and individuals with a gross income below $26,000. By way of volunteer aid, the free income tax preparation service allows for clients to avoid typically expensive tax preparation fees and interest rates. In addition to serving local Bronx residents, the program provides valuable accounting experience for the student volunteers. All volunteers complete an IRS certification program, which develops the necessary skills required to complete tax preparation, and a software training covering a range of tax credits and New York State tax filing. Nearly 50 Manhattan College business students are participating in this year’s VITA program, which first started in 2010. “The VITA program melds the best of what runs deep within the Jasper student body, motivated men and women striving for academic excellence, all the while being mindful of their responsi-

bility to give back to the community at large,” said David Cohen, CPA, visiting instructor of accounting. “It’s exciting to be a part of it.” In 2013, the VITA program at UNHP resulted in more than $2.3 million (1,812 returns) worth of tax refunds to Bronx residents with an average earned income credit refund of $2,047. Free income tax preparation is still available for qualified Bronx residents on select Saturdays (March 22 and 29, and April 5) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays (March 12, 26 and April 9) from 1 to 6 p.m., for the remainder of tax season at the Refuge House at 2715 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx, N.Y., by appointment only. Contact UNHP by phone at (718) 9332539 for more information and visit the IRS website to learn more about VITA and other city locations. Qualifying Manhattan College students and employees are also welcome to visit a city location. Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line and accessible by MTA subway line No. 1. For directions to the campus, visit www.manhattan.edu.

Local Scholars

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute About 3,250 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Dean’s List recipients include:

Christopher Angelo, of Bronx, NY, who studies Civil Engineering Lisa Howell, of Bronx, NY, who studies Mathematics Ethan Illfelder, of Bronx, NY, who studies Business and Management Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation’s oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, management, and the humanities and social sciences. Dickinson University Matthew Afon, of Riverdale, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham, located in Madison, N.J. has been named to the Honors List for the Fall 2013 Semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). FDU’s College at Florham is located on the former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in suburban Morris County. Its focus is on providing outstanding on-campus and residential living opportunities, handson-learning experiences, strong graduate and professional school preparation, and customized educational options, all framed by a global perspective. Devoted to the preparation of world citizens through global education, Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey’s largest private university and features more than 100 liberal arts and professional degree programs, two international campuses, dozens of partnerships with internationally renowned institutions and special programs and status within the United Nations. For more information, go to www.fdu.edu. Colgate University Jordan Kolinski is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the fall 2013 term at Colgate University.

Kolinski is a graduate of Horace Mann School, and lives in Bronx, NY. To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, a Colgate student must achieve higher than a 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses. Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students and faculty in local, national, and global communities.

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Come on out and see over thirty student acts vie for the grand prize in RKA’s all-new talent extravaganza on Saturday, March 8th! The show starts at 3:00 PM, and friends and family are welcome to attend and cheer them on! A suggested donation of $5.00 is requested.

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Oscar and The Bronx In Hollywood every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences votes its highest award, the Oscar, to those deserving few working both in front of and behind the cameras. Through the years, some of the motion pictures who received this accolade had some connection with The Bronx. In 1955, for instance, Ernest Borgnine received the Oscar for best performance by an actor in the film “Marty.” The movie also won the Oscar for the best picture of the year. The screenplay was written by Bronxite Paddy Chayefsky from his own television play. Moreover, the entire plot of the story was set in The Bronx and the hero Borgnine played was a Bronx butcher. One of the background scenes depicted a walk by night along Fordham Road with the old RKO Fordham Theater clearly distinguishable. Eleven years later, Peter Finch won the Oscar for best actor in “Network.” At the same time, Faye Dunaway won the award for best actress in the same film. Yet, it was also another triumph for Paddy Chayefsky. This son of The Bronx wrote the screenplay for that movie as well.

In 1962, Anne Bancroft received the Oscar for best performance by an actress in “The Miracle Worker.” She played Annie Sullivan, the teacher of the young blind and deaf Helen Keller. Anne Bancroft also came from The Bronx, growing up as Anna Maria Italiano and graduating from Christopher Columbus High School. Moreover, the screenplay was based on the Broadway play of the same name, in which Anne Bancroft also appeared. The play was written by William Gibson, who grew up in the Highbridge neighborhood of The Bronx. Similarly, in 1979, Dustin Hoffman was named the best actor for “Kramer vs. Kramer,” and the film won the Oscar for best picture of the year. The movie was written by Avery Corman who grew up in the vicinity of Kingsbridge Road between the Grand Concourse and Jerome Avenue. The following year, Robert DeNiro won the best acting Oscar for “Raging Bull.” The film depicted the story of Bronxite Jake LaMotta, the world champion boxer. This is only a small sample of the Bronx-Oscar connection.

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The Noahide Laws are Rabbinic Judaism’s answer to the question, “What does the Torah ask of non-Jews?” Participants will learn the central Talmudic texts that discuss the origins and requirements of the Noahide laws. Thursdays, Taught by Rabbi Michael Pitkowsky, Academy for Jewish Religion.

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Beneath the surface of the Bible lie ancient Jewish myths - ferocious sea monsters, mighty heroes and deadly battles. Come and explore some of the myths of the Bible, including the sea monster Leviathan, the ferocious primeval giants of the land of Israel, and the wild but mighty Samson.

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Bake Your Own Matzah with Mechon Hadar at CSAIR

Come bake matzah according to the speciﬁcations required for it to be valid to eat at the Seder. This is a moving experience you will not soon forget. All are welcome (children must be old enough to follow precise instructions and must be supervised by a responsible adult). Led by Rabbi Ethan Tucker, co-founder and Rosh Yeshiva, Mechon Hadar.

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Bewilderments: The Sin of the Spies

The turning point of the Israelites’ wilderness journey is the narrative of the Spies. When the people declare their intention to return to Egypt, is it fear that drives them? Or is it deeper issues of love and hate, trust and skepticism? We will explore this central narrative through the prism of Midrashic, literary, and psychoanalytic materials. Taught by Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, Matan Institute for Advanced Studies

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Do Not Covet: On Wanting More in Rabbinic Thought

What’s wrong with wanting more? What kind of desiring is “good” and what kind is “bad”? How much stuff is enough? This course will explore the richness and complexity of the prohibition against coveting, exploring texts in the original Hebrew and in translation.

Taught by Eric Fisher. May 15, 22, 29, at 7:45 PM. Free and open to all.

Book Discussion Group: The Ministry of Special Cases, by Nathan Englander Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 AM

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The Noahide Laws discussed at CSAIR

The Noahide laws are Rabbinic Judaism’s answer to the question, ‘What does the Torah ask of non-Jews?’ Come and discuss the origins and requirements of these laws at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) on three Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 2014, 7:45 PM. Participants will learn about the development of the Noahide Laws which evolved from the tension between the particularistic and universalistic tendencies within Judaism. This course will be led by Rabbi Michael Pitkowsky, Academy for Jewish Religion. For more information on this program - which is free and open to all - as well as other adult education opportunities at CSAIR, call the Synagogue office at 718543-8400 or visit the synagogue website, www.csair.org. CSAIR is located at 475 West 250th Street at the Henry Hudson Parkway.

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Riv. Y announces Mrs. Ray Levine concert series

Thanks to a generous endowment made by the family of Mrs. Ray Levine, the Y! Senior Center will host a series of concerts throughout the upcoming months. A classical music lover, Ms. Levine was a Y! Senior Center regular. We honor her memory and are so grateful to her family to provide this wonderful entertainment for all of her friends. Concert Series: • April 3, 1:15 p.m. - Howard Leshaw (renowned clarinet virtuoso), playing Jewish music, old and new. • May 30, 10:30 a.m. - Susan Merdinger (internationally acclaimed) - American music on piano. • June 25, 1:15 p.m. - The Galant Gypsies (duo) - Tango music and continental swing.

For more information, contact Vicki Matalon, senior center program coordinator, at 718-548-8200, ext. 224. Riverdale Y Senior Center offers opportunities to socialize, catch up with old friends, make more friends, and get involved in a new community. Membership is free for adults aged 60+. Register in-person Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The Senior Center is funded by the New York City Department for the Aging and participant contributions. Older adults can find nearly anything that interests them at the Riverdale Y. From special membership rates in our Fitness Center to film, theater, dance, music, and more in our Arts Department, the Y is filled with activity and enrichment for adults.

Intimate Voices will present final events of the season

Intimate Voices, a Riverdale-based chamber music series featuring world-class musicians, will present the final events of its fifth season on Saturday evening March 8 at 8 pm and Sunday afternoon March 9 from 2-3 pm. at its home, the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR), 475 West 250th Street, Bronx, NY. The musicians, violinist Renée Jolles, violinist/violist Sheila Reinhold, flutist Susan Rotholz, and cellist James Wilson, have performed in venues all over the United States and abroad as soloists as well as in ensembles ranging from major string quartets to the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. The Saturday evening March 8 concert will feature music for flute and strings by Mozart, Schulhoff, Villa-Lobos and Dohnanyi, and a wine-tasting provided by Skyview Wine & Spirits will be offered before the concert and at intermission. ‘We are excited to deepen our chamber music programming and go beyond strings for the first time in our series, bringing wonderful

music including the flute to our receptive Riverdale audiences,’ said music director Sheila Reinhold. ‘And we are delighted that the evening will be enhanced by our fifth annual Skyview wine-tasting.’ Doors will open at 7:30 for wine-tasting, coffee and tea. The concert begins at 8:00, and refreshments donated by Riverdale Kosher Market will be served at intermission and at the reception with the musicians following the concert. Ticket price includes all food and drink. Sunday afternoon Sunday March 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Intimate Voices will present the season’s final Family Program, free of charge to the community. This lively onehour program features selections from the previous night’s concert in an interactive, informal format that involves the whole family in actively exploring the music. Intimate Voices will conclude its fifth season with additional visits to area nursing/rehab facilities. Earlier visits this season included their annual concert at the Bronx VA Medical Center. These donated concerts are part of the series’ outreach dedicated to making great live music available for all segments of the larger Riverdale/Kingsbridge community. For tickets or further information, go to www.intimatevoices.org or call CSAIR at 718-543-8400.

Shabbat morning drasha at HIR

Learn About and Understand the Agunah Problem: Join us at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale to hear Rabbi Steven Exler give the Shabbat morning drasha, next Shabbat, March 8th, titled: ‘Gittin, Get Refusal and Understanding the Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreement.’ We will follow up that Shabbat afternoon with a Mock Trial demonstrating the Halakhic issues surrounding get and agunah - between Mincha and Maariv. The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit is located at 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463. To learn more go to www. thebayit.org/pn or call 718-796-4730.

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OPEN COMPUTER LAB 11 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Attention new computer users: Come to the Riverdale Library and get assistance on using the computers. Do you need to learn how to open a free e-mail account or practice going online and exploring the Internet? How about learning how to save a document or copy and paste text? Come to this open lab and ask questions and learn from doing. First come, first served. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

NY Troubadours, Sam and Nick Klein with Jay Almeida, guitarist, will perform favorites from the 50’s and 60’s by Elvis, the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel and more at 1:00 PM. Lunch served at 12:15 PM. For more information, call 718-549-4700.

Monday, March 10 Riverdale

KNITTING CIRCLE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Gather with other knitters, and perhaps pick up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations. For info, call 718-549-1212.

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GAME ON 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Come have some fun playing Xbox and Xbox Kinect games at the Kingsbridge Library! For ages 12-18. For more information, call 718-548-5656. CREATIVE WRITING 4 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Come and join us for some Creative Writing. Audience: Children, School Age (5-12 years). For more information, call 718-543-5150.

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ROTARY CLUB MEETING 6:45 p.m. Silhouette Restaurant 5668 Broadway Dr. Denise Voncille Woods, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/Childhood Education at Lehman College, and a member of the Riverdale Rotary Club, will speak on one of society’s most serious problems among children and teens, that of bullying, both in and out of school. Persons attending the March 6 talk may remain for dinner at the cost of $28 per person if they choose. For more info, please call 718 549-1899.

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TORAH DISCUSSION 7:45 p.m. Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel 475 West 250th Street The Noahide laws are Rabbinic Judaism’s answer to the question, “What does the Torah ask of non-Jews?” Come and discuss the origins and requirements of these laws on three Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20. For more information, call 718543-8400 or visit www.csair.org.

Friday, March 7 Kingsbridge

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Friday afternoons from 4-5 pm. If you are a 7th -12th grade student, you are eligible to join. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Saturday, March 8 Kingsbridge

INTERMEDIATE MEDITATION 10:30 a.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Join us for an intermediate meditation class. This session is open to those who’ve been regularly attending the weekday beginner’s class for a couple of months. Learn to go into a deeper meditation and learn new techniques that will help your spiritual ascent. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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POETRY 3:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Join us for a 7-week workshop where we’ll explore the use of our five senses – smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing – to enhance everyday and creative writing. We’ll examine how most of us understand the world through our senses, and how accessing them can help participants find their unique voices. We’ll also learn how to invoke the senses, so people not just read the stories and poems participants write, but experience them. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 8 p.m. Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel 475 West 250th Street Intimate Voiceswill present a concert of chamber music and a wine-tasting. For tickets or further information, go to www. intimatevoices.org or call CSAIR at 718-543-8400.

Sunday, March 9 Van Cortlandt

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT 1 p.m. Van Cortlandt Jewish Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue

KNITTING & CROCHET 3 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Gather with other knitters and crocheters and perhaps pickup a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations! For more information, call 718-548-5656. CREATIVE WRITING 5:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Ten session workshops under the guidance of Vanessa F. Hartman for professional and non-professional writers. Structured workshops for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Registration required. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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MEDITATION 6 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Feel the energy within. Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Riverdale

JEWISH MYTHOLOGY 7:45 p.m. Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel 475 West 250th Street Examine some of the myths of the Bible – the sea monster Leviathan, the ferocious primeval giants of Israel, and the wild but mighty Samson. This three-session course will be held on Mondays, March 10, 17, 24. For info, call 718-543-8400 or visit www.csair.org.

Tuesday, March 11 Riverdale

SCRABBLE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue If words work you up and crossword puzzles keep you going, come to Riverdale and share your passion with friends every Tuesday afternoon for a lively game of scrabble. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

Wednesday, March 12 Van Cortlandt

LECTURE 1 p.m. Van Cortlandt Jewish Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue Author/Journalist James Gavin will give a presentation about Lena Horne about whom he has authored Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. Lunch served at 12:15 PM. For more information, call 718-549-4700.

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COMPUTER ASSISTANCE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Come to the Riverdale branch and sit down with a Librarian for a 30 minute individualized computer appointment. Learn how to open a new e-mail account, save documents, browse the Internet, download NYPL e-books, etc. Make a list and ask questions. E-reader, tablet and smart phone users are welcome. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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INFANT & CHILD CPR CLASS 6:30 p.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue Riverdale Y will offer an Infant and Child CPR class, following full American Red Cross certified guidelines. Participants: parents and caregivers. There is a fee of $90 for Y members, $110 for non-members. For info, contact Felicha Bennett, Aquatics Directors, at 718-548-8200, ext. 239 or email FBennett@RiverdaleY.org.

Thursday, March 13 Riverdale

FLEA MARKET 10 a.m. Schervier Apartments 2995 Independence Avenue Frances Schervier Apartments annual flea market. Admission is free and all funds raised support the tenant association of Frances Schervier Apartments. Contact tenant coordinators, Laquitta Gutierrez, or Maria Vazquez at 718-548-5232 for any questions or directions.

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Linda’s Jazz Nights will present The Joe Farnsworth Quintet, featuring Eric Alexander on tenor sax, Andrew Beals on alto sax, Harold Mabern on piano, Gerald Cannon on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums on Wednesday, March 5. Linda’s Jazz Nights at An Beal Bocht Cafe 445 W. 238th Street Bronx, NY 10463 (10 min. walk from the 238th Street stop on the 1 train) Two shows: 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $15.00 cover (no minimum) Tickets and info: www.LindasJazzNights.com.

Jewish mythology to be discussed at CSAIR

Examine some of the myths of the Bible - the sea monster Leviathan, the ferocious primeval giants of Israel, and the wild but mighty Samson. This three-session course will be held at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) on Mondays, March 10, 17, 24, 2014, 7:45 PM.

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Riv. Y to offer infant & child CPR class

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4 Women’s Exhibit: Art Alive in Riverdale

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and repetition, the memory rather than the precise visual representation. Joan Levine’s vibrant watercolors depict landscapes in which unearthly botanicals and bizarre creatures come to visit to tell their stories. Aija Sears is a trained botanical artist and is exploring a wider range of subject matter as well as using objects from nature and seeing where their organic shapes lead her hand in varied media. Gloria Karlson exhibits her oils and drawings regularly and describes her work: ‘My personal library of black and white photographs serve as inspiration for my paintings.’ The artists are members of the Riverdale Art Association and invite the community to this exciting exhibit and to meetings of the Riverdale Art Association. The Riverdale Art Association is a group of local artists who also welcome the community and new members at its meetings. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Riverdale Atria, Henry Hudson Parkway East, just south of the Monument. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11th. For more information, visit www. riverdaleartassociation.org

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Death of a Veterinarian

Some months ago, we were approached by friends of Dr. Shirley Koshi, a local veterinarian. She was in some sort of dispute with a local resident over the custody of a stray cat. This was getting her what they felt was unfair publicity in a competitor’s newspaper, The Riverdale Press, which they told us was hounding her over what they described as false charges. After forty years in this business, we think we have developed a sense of what merits coverage and what doesn’t. Some things just seem too petty, too parochial, to be dragged into the public domain. That’s what happens when you are covered in the press. Your business becomes everyone’s business. We looked at this and judged this to be the kind of dispute that would be better left to Judge Wapner or Judge Judy. While it may be of some interest to some people, who is to say where the truth lies in a dispute over a stray cat? We were asked to intervene, because someone else did think it was worthy of coverage. In the final analysis we were both wrong. The Riverdale Press was wrong to open this Pandora’s Box of bad feelings and stupidity, things that were too petty for public review, and we were wrong for not coming to Dr. Koshi’s aid when she was thus unfairly victimized. Dr. Koshi killed herself last week, which earned her the only coverage that was really newsworthy. We feel terrible. She needed a friend, someone to say enough already. We failed her, and we regret our inaction. Let’s hope that someone from the Long Island-based Riverdale Press feels as bad about Dr. Koshi’s suicide as we do.

Israel’s Crooked Lawyer Courtesy of the New York Sun

That’s the phrase the Financial Times is using to describe America on the morning of the meeting between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The FT fears the United States is “planning to hand Israel” what it characterizes as “almost all the settlement blocks colonizing Palestinian land; about three-quarters of occupied East Jerusalem; and the Jordan Valley.” Says the FT: “Perhaps Mr. Kerry is managing expectations with great acuity. If not, any such prospectus would put an end to the two-state proposition and expose the US as Israel’s crooked lawyer rather than an honest broker.” What the FT seems to mean by ‘managing expectations with great acuity’ is what Ambrose Bierce meant when he said a diplomat is someone who is paid to lie for his country. In other words, if Mr. Kerry is lying, America is an honest broker. If Mr. Kerry is telling the truth, America is a crook. So what does that make the Financial Times? It is a newspaper whose founding (and greatest) editor, Brendan Bracken, was at one point an aide to Churchill and deputized “to maintain close contact with the Zionist leaders on his behalf,” as it is phrased in “Weizmann: A Biography by Several Hands.” How the FT moved from the goodwill at the heart of the Churchill-Zionist collaboration to such unsavory sentiments, well, it is a question for the historians of journalism. For the rest of us, the idea that the FT represents what passes for mainstream European sentiment today is something to think about in the Age of Obama, when we were supposed to discover that all the ill-feeling in Europe was a reaction to President Bush and that once he was gone and Mr. Obama came in, all would be made well. What malarky. We’re now nearing the three-quarters mark of the Obama presidency. All the president’s leaning on Israel — on such clear display in Washington this week — has begat nothing but more hostility. Something for Israel’s next “lawyer” to remember.

Thanks to Senator Klein To The Editor: I am writing to express my appreciation to Senator Klein’s office for help with a recent problem. For over a week I had no phone/internet service from Verizon. I was finally able to arrange for a tech person to resolve

To The Editor: Your February 13th Opinion article “Truth or Unintended Consequences” points out that the DeBlasio administration might pass the proposed ban on carriage horses, New York City’s noble steeds might end up as horse meat and their drivers might be forced to join the swelling ranks of our city’s

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unemployed. Frankly, I’m shocked that your paper didn’t consider an alternate outcome. Mainly, that should the proposed ban pass, many jobs might be created and our carriage horses be saved. Let’s look at the burgeoning pedal cab industry in New York. Human power provides transportation

for so many tourists. Surely, our carriage horses could be replaced by a team of four to six humans. One could possibly be the displaced driver. Furthermore, our city leaders could create a petting zoo for the retired horses. I doubt that animal rights advocates would oppose such a measure. Nat Solomon

Over $50,000 raised for Typhoon Relief by students at CMSV

Students at the College of Mount Saint Vincent have raised more than $50,000 for Concern Worldwide’s Typhoon Relief campaign. After reaching $20,000 in November, Mount students have continued efforts to raise funds to help the 11.8 million people displaced by the natural disaster in the Philippines.

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us to receive refunds for the period of time during which we had no phone service. It is nice to know that Senator Klein is available to help us and I will continue to utilize his office as a resource. Louise Salant

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my problem; however many of my neighbors were unable to get their service restored. The solution was to contact Senator Klein’s office. His staff has been available to contact Verizon on our behalf to arrange for (1) service to be restored and (2) for

Through their own initiative, students organized and participated in several fundraising activities, such as ‘Breakfast for One Dollar,’ a bottle collection, and a ‘Christmas at the Mount’ t-shirt fundraiser. Filipino student group SAMAHAN (Students at the Mount Advancing their Humanity and Nationality) donated

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funds from their benefit show and annual Simbang Gabi Mass towards the relief campaign. The College celebrates a close connection with the Philippines. In 2010, the College presented the Elizabeth Seton Medal to the Hon. Beningo Aquino, president of the Philippines. His mother, Corazon Aquino, graduated from the Mount in 1953 and later became the first female President of the Philippines. More than ten percent of the students enrolled at the College of Mount Saint Vincent are of Filipino descent. The College invites the local community to donate online. Contributions may be also sent via check to the College of Mount Saint Vincent with “Concern Filipino Relief” in the memo.

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AUTHOR READING 3 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College 45 Wrexham Road The Writing Institute at SLC presents an Author Reading and Interactive Discussion with young adult (YA) novelist and Writing Institute alumnae Annabel Monaghan. Free-of-charge public reading, alumnae-instructor interview and audience Q&A session. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. For more information, contact Katrina Brown at (914) 395-2205 or cce@sarahlawrence.edu.

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HISTORY LECTURE 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Church 897 S. Columbus Avenue First Thursdays at St. Paul’s open from 1 to 9 PM. Join in for a 7 PM talk exploring the experiences of the Hessian (German) prisoners of the Revolutionary War, by distinguished scholar Professor Daniel Krebs of the University of Louisville, author of “A Generous and Merciful Enemy: Life for German Prisoners of War during the American Revolution.” For info, call 914-667-4116.

Friday, March 7 Somers

ADVENTURES IN HORTICULTURE 10 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Introduce your child or grandchild to the world of gardening through greenhouse and craft activities. Fee $10 per adult; pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com.

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT 8 p.m. Westchester Community College Tech Building Photography Favorites “Out of the Box.” Westchester Photographic Society presents an inspiring evening as members present photos with special meaning, either the subject or the experience. This night has become one of our most magnificent evenings in which we learn how photography plays an important role in so many lives. Both members and the guests are left

awed and inspired. WPS welcomes all photographers, whether budding or professional, to become members. Mutual support for the enhancement of our craft is our specialty. No charge; Guests are welcome, 914-827-5353 www.wpsphoto.org

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PROJECT FEEDER WATCH 8 a.m. Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Watch and learn about birds, photograph them and record the birds at the feeders each Saturday and Sunday through March. For more information, call 914-862-5297.

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SUGARHOUSE CHAT 10 a.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Stop by to watch as sap is turned into maple syrup. For more information, call 914-864-7322.

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BIRD IDENTIFICATION 10 a.m. Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Learn to identify the winter birds at the feeders. Beginners encouraged! For more information, call 914-968-5851.

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SEED STARTING 10:30 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 A two-session class to learn how to grow cool weather crop seeds, then transplant them to take home for your own garden. Also 3/22. Fee $25; pre-register at 914-886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com.

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VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Clearing Forest Restoration. Bring work gloves for volunteer maintenance project; hand tools provided. For info, call 914-835-4466.

NATURE HIKE 2 p.m. Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Dress warmly for a brisk hike around the lake. For more information, call 914-428-1005.

Sunday, March 9 Croton-on-Hudson

PROJECT FEEDER WATCH 8 a.m. Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Watch and learn about birds with members of the group, and photograph and record birds at the feeders. For more information, call 914-862-5297.

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MAPLE SUGARING PARTY 11 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road The end of winter is SWEET! Enjoy family fun to celebrate the end of winter and the peak of the maple sugaring season, when the warming daytime temperatures stimulate the sap to flow. Featured events include demonstrations of sap collecting, depictions of Native American and Colonial style sugaring sites, candy and porridge making, and crafts. Refreshments, provided by California Pizza Kitchen, are available for purchase. For info, call 914-723-3470.

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SUGARING ON THE FARM 11 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Join the staff in the Sugar House to learn how sap is turned into syrup. For more information, call 914-864-7282.

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DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS 2 p.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Discover beautiful shrubs and perennials for the dry areas of your garden. For more information, call 914-864-7268.

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FLINTKNAPPING MAKE-AND-TAKE

2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Make a projectile point, then take a hike. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee $2 per person; pre-registration required at 914-835-4466.

Tuesday, March 11 Somers

STORYTIME TUESDAY 1 p.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 All ages are invited to hear stories on the farm every Tuesday through the end of March. Free admission. For more information, call 914-864-7282.

Wednesday, March 12 Mt. Vernon

LUNCHTIME SERIES 1 p.m. St. Paul’s Church 897 S. Columbus Avenue The lunchtime series offers a performance of music by a violin duo from Sarah Lawrence College. For more information, call 914-667-4116.

Friday, March 14 Somers

WREATH DECORATING 10:30 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Celebrate spring by creating a beautiful wreath with bunnies, butterflies, flowers and greens. Meet in the greenhouse. Fee $15; pre-register at 914-886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com.

Valhalla

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 8 p.m. Westchester Community College Tech Building Photography Competition #5a - Digital Color and Open Mind Westchester Photographic Society’s Digital Color and Open Mind competition. Digital Color (levels B, A, and Salon) Open Mind (imaginative manipulation of an original image) are rated by a professional judge. The evening is motivating for both club members and the guests. WPS welcomes all photographers, whether budding or professional, to become members. Mutual support for the enhancement of our craft is our specialty. No charge. Guests are welcome, 914-827-5353 www.wpsphoto.org

Saturday, March 15 Croton-on-Hudson

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BroNx ChArter SChool FAir Bronx Charter School Fair Saturday, March 15 10:00am - 3:00pm Meet school staff and enjoy entertainment from WBLS and La MEGA Family Life Academy Charter school 14 W 170th street, bronx, Ny 10452 (Take the 4, B or D trains to 170th St.)

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HISTORY LECTURE 1 p.m. St. Paul’s Church 897 S. Columbus Avenue Open from noon to 4 PM. In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, at 1:00 learn about the interesting and varied connections to St. Paul’s Church of three prominent women from American history -- Anne Hutchinson, Abigail Adams and Eleanor Roosevelt. At 2:00, the world renowned Ajkun Ballet Theatre presents a special dance sequence evoking the lives of those three fascinating women. For info, call 914-667-4116.

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