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No Bronx office anytime soon for Rangel
By HAYDEE CAMACHO After representing Harlem for 42 years in Congress, this past fall, Rep. Charles Rangel faced a vigorous challenge in his run for a 22nd term when his congressional district was expanded upwards into sections of the Bronx that are 55 percent Latino. His most formidable challenge in winning over voters new to him came from State Senator Adriano Espaillat, whose Dominican American heritage resonated strongly with residents of the new district. In December 2010, Rangel’s career was dealt a serious blow when he was censured by the House of Representatives for ethical violations — including failing to pay taxes for 17 years on rental income from his villa in the Dominican Republic and soliciting donations from companies with business before the Ways and Means Committee while he was chairman. Despite these obstacles Rangel prevailed and he now represents Harlem and Bronx areas up to Kingsbridge and Norwood to Webster Avenue. But if you have a concern, you can e mail it or take a trip to Harlem. There will be no office in the Bronx anytime soon. For now, Rangel will instead visit the borough to get to know his newer constituents. Rangel spent the day on Monday, April 22nd meeting
with constituents in his new district areas. His first stop of the day was visiting the Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center with District 11 City Council candidate Andrew Cohen. “Right now I was successful in getting my landlord (of his Harlem office) to reduce the rent because my budget has been cut due to sequestration” he said. “What I am going to do is for staff and I to spend time at the City Council and State Assembly senator’s offices until I find something that will fit into my budget. They are going to give me a lot of flak in terms of going around. There may be complaints, but it won’t be because you won’t see me.” At Mosholu Montefiore Senior Center, Rangel’s visit was more of a campaign endorsement for Cohen than an issues session with the retirees. “I’m here with your new City Councilman and I want you all to vote for him. Andy you’re my new partner,” he said. “I want to show off all the great things being done in the 11th District and I’m excited to work hard with Congressman Rangel to make it a better place than it already is,” responded Cohen. Rangel spoke briefly with the senior citizens reaffirming his commitment to them. “Your problems are my problems. I’m with Medicaid, Medicare and Obama Care.” Referring to Republican opposition to the health care
reform law signed by President Obama in 2010” Rangel remarked, “They can say whatever they want, but come 2014, everyone is going to have health insurance.” “I don’t know how I became a senior citizen,” he quipped to the appreciative group. “We’re all in this together. At the end of the day I want to be able to say I did something to take care of this most deserving group of people who have made this country so great. “ For Hyacinth Tennant, a retired nurse, Rangel’s presence made an impression. “It means lot that he is here,” she said. “For him to make the time to come and visit us it shows he cares about the seniors.” “I’m glad to have him as part of our district,” said Edith Key. “We need someone with a lot of influence to help us.” Near Lehman College, younger constituents were less enthusiastic. "While I understand that they have budgets and having a second office would cut into it, it would just make it so much easier for everyone if they didn't have to go all the way to Harlem." said 24-year old Norwood resident Keith Mannion. Fellow Norwood resident Alejandro Smoker echoed the sentiment. “It seems shortsighted to expand his jurisdiction but make it so you can't raise important issues easily."
Exciting events planned for this year’s Bronx Week By HAYDEE CAMACHO Music, food and good spirits abounded at the kick-Off for the annual celebration of Bronx Week held at the Bronx County Building on the Grand Concourse on Monday, May 6th. Hailed as the “best of the borough,” Bronx Week will take place from May 9th through May 19th and will feature celebrations and community events throughout the borough. “Bronx Week is a time when we celebrate everything that is good in our borough,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz. “We have a rich history and we are the borough of swag and flavor,” he told the appreciative crowd. On a more serious note, Diaz ticked off indicators that are contributing to an improved living and economic climate in the borough. He cited that crime rates in the borough are at their lowest since 1963 and noted that the borough is experiencing more housing and economic development than ever before that is attracting both small business entrepreneurs as well as large corporations. “We have so many corporations and business that have said, ‘We want to make the Bronx our home,’“ he said. Diaz introduced 42 year Congressional veteran Congressman Charles Rangel, whose district was expanded to include parts
of District 11 in the Bronx with great flourish to the crowd, calling him a “walking, living legend.” “I’m proud of the leadership you have provided and for the economic incentives for business in the Bronx,” said Rangel. Rangel spoke of the importance of getting the word out to the business community about the “fine products that our small businesses are producing. The Bronx is going into a boom and will be leading in every area, in culture, in business and health care.” Bronx pride was evident among the owners of the business establishments at the event. “We had high expectations for the Bronx,” said Alex Garcia, chef of Babalu located on Tremont Avenue. The popular restaurant featuring Cuban cuisine and musical entertainment, was Garcia’s first foray into the Bronx. He has two other restaurants in Manhattan. “The neighborhood is great and the people are great.” James Langestine, owner of Bronx Alehouse, has been located on West 238th Street for the past four years and said the name for the his bar and restaurant was chosen “because we take a lot of pride in where we come from.” “We live in the Bronx and we’ve participated in Bronx Week for the past three years,” he said. “We love celebrating who we are and
where we come from.” Steve Leibowitz, unabashedly refers to himself as the “chief pickle maven” of United Pickle Products Corporation. His company’s website states that “United has made the pickles that
make New York City the pickle capital of the world!!!” “We’ve been in the Bronx for 61 years and in business 116. The Bronx has the best labor market,” boasted Leibowitz. He called his employees a family and noted
that many of them walk to work. “That is worth everything to me.” The company is working with the Bronx Economic Development Corporation to find a larger facility “in the Bronx only. “We Continued on Page 5
Babe (Clair Wegh) and Sleep-Tite pajama factory laborers at last Sunday night’s Riverdale Rising Stars performance of “The Pajama Game” at the Riverdale Y. See story on Page 5
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised mayoral candidate Bill Thompson’s vision for the economic development of New York City Tuesday in his endorsement of Thompson’s campaign. The Borough President touted Thompson’s vision for New York City that includes “economic development that benefits working-class people, an education system that focuses on quality education for all of New York’s students, a commitment to the development of small businesses throughout the five boroughs, and one that uses government as a partner, not a barrier in economic expansion.” “I have known Bill Thompson for two decades. He was the right man to lead our city as mayor four years ago, and he remains the right man today. In his time as both our comptroller and the leader of our City’s school system, Bill developed the knowledge and experience to lead our city. Bill has laid out a vision for New York City that includes economic development that benefits working-class people and small businesses of all types; an education system that focuses on quality and student improvement, not just test scores and school closures; and a commitment to look beyond Downtown Manhattan and focus on all five boroughs,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Of course, Bill has been a longtime friend of our city’s Latino community. But I know that my friend, Bill Thompson, will be a mayor for all New Yorkers, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or financial status. I encourage everyone to support my friend, Bill Thompson, and join me in voting for him as our next mayor,” he added. “Creating economic opportunity is what creates a strong city. I will put New Yorkers back to work by focusing on economic development in all boroughs, expanding successful industries, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring that all New Yorkers have the professional skills needed to find a well-paying job,” said former-Comptroller Bill Thompson. “I’m running because New Yorkers want a leader with the experience, vision, and ability to transform our economy so that we can guarantee the City works for every community in every neighborhood.” Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. formerly represented the 85th District in the State Assembly.
By HAYDEE CAMACHO Since Hurricane Sandy, thousands of New Yorkers living in co-ops have been shocked to learn that they are excluded from federal disaster assistance. Seeking to correct the disparity, Congressman Elliot Engel, the Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was part of a contingent of New York Congressional representatives who wrote a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency asking for the inclusion of co-op and condo shared space areas in federal aid for storm victims. Currently FEMA classifies housing cooperatives as commercial business associations. The designation prohibits co-op boards from obtaining grants for common areas, and individual co-op
owners cannot seek money for damage to their apartments’ walls and floors since those are usually the legal responsibility of the building, making them ineligible. Another point of contention for co-op owners is that individual condo owners can receive assistance for their units since they own their apartment outright, whereas in a co-op, owners sign leases for the rights to their unit. “Under FEMA rules, if you own a house and a storm ripped off your roof, you could apply for funds to rebuild your home, said Engel. “However, a co-op or a condominium board would be out of luck. This is patently unfair – co-ops and condominiums are just as much a home for millions of families.” Data from the city’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations reveal that at least 120 co-op buildings, with 13,000 apartments, and 368 condominiums, with 7,000 units, sustained flooding and damage to ground floors. Many have boilers and utility rooms that now need extensive repairs. Co-op owners can receive federal assistance for damage to furniture or other items in their apartments similar to aid available to renters for uninsured losses. “I think FEMA’s rule should be changed,” said Linda Lepson, list manager for Argo Real Estate, which sells co-op apartments in Riverdale. “Owners are a piece of the big picture. They still own shares and if their property is damaged why should they be excluded?” According to the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, nearly 20 percent of the housing units in the storm surge area in New York City were in co-op buildings and an additional 8 percent were in condominiums. In the letter, the members of Congress
wrote, “some of FEMA’s own interpretations of the Stafford Act seem to be getting in the way of common sense assistance that is needed throughout the region. As you know, housing cooperative and condominium associations are currently ineligible for FEMA’s Individual and Households program (IHP) because they are misclassified as commercial business associations. This could not be farther from the practical reality that these entities are homes, and should be viewed as such.” FEMA officials have said that unless the law authorizing aid was changed, there was nothing they could do. With such a high concentration of co-ops in New York City, the New York members of Congress said they would introduce legislation to allow co-ops and condos to obtain aid, but that in light of the extensive damage
from hurricane storm, they are seeking consideration for co-op owners. “We believe this to be an area where FEMA has the authority to correct this oversight, and I would encourage you to move forward as soon as possible so that the people suffering without much needed assistance can rebuild in the most efficient way possible,” wrote the New York representatives. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York said he had successfully appealed to the federal housing secretary, Shaun Donovan, to ensure that co-ops and condos receive money from the $50 billion disaster package approved by Congress. This pool of money is separate from FEMA aid. Donovan is a former commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
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Rep. Engel protests FEMA decision not to aid co-op buildings
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Around the schools... P.S. 24
In preparation for the school’s Earth Day fair next Wednesday, May 15, students can continue to drop off used books for the book-swap trade, adults’ T-shirts to be fashioned into tote bags and kids’ T-shirts to be decorated and worn at the fair. Families are encouraged to submit artwork crafted from already-used materials—these will be displayed at the fair’s Reused/Recycled Art Museum. Items to bring on the big day: an old-style light bulb to be exchanged for an energy-efficient one, books to swap, more adults’ T-shirts for bag-making, a dollar to make an Earth Day button and from $5 to $10 to purchase reusable lunch bags and Frisbee-like toys featuring designs by P.S. 24 students. A meeting of the safety committee will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m., followed by a school leadership meeting at 3:15 and a general parents association meeting at 6 in the auditorium.
Riverdale-Kingsbridge Academy
The community is invited to attend the RKA Spring Arts Festival on Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 660 West 237th Street. The event will feature musical performances by the school band, the chorus, and the dance troupe. Artwork created in the visual arts classes will be on exhibition throughout the school. The suggested donation is $5.
Horace Mann School
The school has produced quite a few contest winners this season. Riverdalian Eliza Poster was among six Lower Division students who won awards for their ceramics pieces in the K-12 exhibition at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference. In addition, the Northeast Council of Teachers of Japanese announced that nine HM students of Japanese were chosen as finalists in the Student Haiku Contest 2013. A June awards ceremony will be held at the United Nations International School. A walkathon is scheduled for the main campus this Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event, a fundraiser for the Student Assistance Fund, includes lunch, refreshments and a T-shirt. Registration fees are $20 per person or $50 per family.
Local Scholars
Asa E. Conover and Shai E. Szulanski have each won a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. Conover, who plans to major in biology, attends Stuyvesant High
School. Szulanski, who plans a career in scientific research, attends the Bronx High School of Science. They are among 2,500 Merit Scholar designees, chosen from more than 15,000 finalists this year, who were judged by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in college. Academic records, standardized test scores, a written essay and recommendations are considered. The University at Albany has announced that Thomas Martyn earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in business administration and that Luca Presciutti earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian. They were among 630 who received bachelor’s degrees and 440 who received graduate degrees last December. The State University of New York’s University at Albany enrolls 17,500 students and boasts a global network of 159,000 living alumni. It offers 50 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate degree programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and Forbes ranked it among the top public colleges, and U.S. News and World Report ranks the graduate programs in criminal justice, information technology and public administration among the top 10 in the nation. The university’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ranks number one in the world. Brian Cook was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Cook is pursuing a degree in Communication Disorders at the State University of New York at Cortland.
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By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER The Riverdale Rising Stars display their mastery of musical theater skills in an ebullient production of “The Pajama Game.” The troupe dances its heart out to Emily Walton’s choreography and sings the vintage classics—“Hey There” (Sid’s haunting duet with a Dictaphone), “Hernando’s Hideaway,” “Steam Heat,” “There Once Was a Man”—accompanied by a live nine-piece orchestra led by musical
director Justin Fischer. Times are different in the 1950s SleepTite pajama factory, when Mae can berate the womanizing Prez with a curse no more startling than “You snake in the grass!” and Prez can unleash his anger with “You can tell Hinesy to go roll a hoop down Main Street!” Union garment workers can, with little accountability, secure that long-awaited seven-and-a-half-cent raise by compro-
mising product quality and slowing down production. “Some of those buttons ain’t been sewed on so good,” union leader Prez acknowledges. “The tops are 15 minutes behind the bottoms—we have to hurry!” observes company timekeeper Hines. And office romance can readily melt away a labor-management dispute. When factory superintendent Sid realizes he’d rather pursue a relationship with grievance committee activist Babe than
Music scholarship for Riverdale students By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER Music teachers of talented youngsters who reside or study in Riverdale have until this coming Monday, May 13, to apply for a David Froehlich music enrichment award on behalf of their students. The program of annual scholarship grants is administered by the Riverdale YM-YWHA. Awards ranging from $100 to $750 are granted to students who demonstrate promise of future accomplishment on a musical instrument. Initial grants are for students between eight and 15 years old, but previous winners may continue to receive awards through high school graduation. To qualify, students must have been engaged in a school music program or in private lessons for at least six months at the time of application. This year’s grant is for private music instruction or enhanced lesson time from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The scholarship is funded in memory of Riverdalian David Froehlich, who passed away in 1996. He played the electric guitar and the bass, attended Berklee College of Music and enjoyed everything from rock
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to classical. He inspired his family to create an endowment dedicated to furthering musical growth in gifted youngsters by supporting their study of an instrument. Hundreds of young musicians have honed their instrumental skills as a result of the scholarship, and many have expressed their thanks in letters to the endowment trustees. “These letters of appreciation are so rewarding,” said Liliane Kates, the mother of David Froehlich. “David would be honored to know that his legacy and love of music lives on in these young students.” Teachers can request an application
from Allen Sher, director of the Riverdale Y’s Rhoda Grundman Music School, at 718-548-8200, extension 256, or apply through the organization’s website, riverdaley.org—under “Programs,” select “The Arts,” then “Music,” then scroll down to “David Froehlich Music Scholarship Awards” and use the link provided to download the application forms. The Y will contact selected applicants to schedule preliminary auditions during the first week in June and final auditions on Sunday, June 9. Scholarship winners will be notified by the end of June.
Bronx Week events scheduled Continued from Page 1 love the Bronx. We don’t want to leave the Bronx.” The year’s activities will include a wide range of events including a film festival and historical tour of the borough’s neighborhoods. Also in the lineup are some of the popular events from previous years including the annual Centenarian Celebration (May 9th), The Bronx Bankers’
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Rising Stars stage a lively ‘Pajama Game’
a victory in the battle over wages, he proclaims, “Labor problems have got to end in one way: compromise.” But he can simply expose the boss’s bookkeeping secret by plying with drink the only secretary who holds the keys to the ledgers. Stellar performances last Sunday night—along with tight ensemble work by everyone—included the flawless singing of Claire Wegh as Babe, the comical timing of Eric Berger as Sid, the sassy delivery of Tatiana Rosario as Mae, the zany exasperation of Ezra Mutnick as Hines, the take-charge attitude of Halley Saul as Mable, the flighty dedication of Anna Sitley as Gladys, the exasperating stubbornness of Noah Margolin as Hasler and the grammar-challenged philandering of Sam Piland as Prez. Director Laurie Walton noted in the program her farewell to this year’s graduating high school seniors—Sam Piland (Dalton), Michal Schorsch (Ramaz), Jacob Levi-Dabby (RKA), Lea Cohen (RKA), Eric Berger (Bronx Science), Shara Feit (SAR), Murphy Harr (Notre Dame), Breffni Ward (St. Vincent Ferrer), Halley Saul (Robert Louis Stevenson High School), Noah Margolin (RKA) and Beatrix Parola (Bronx Science). “You have brought that special blend of playfulness, talent, intelligence, dedication and heart to this program,” Walton wrote. “I smile at thoughts of each of you as little kids waiting in the wings to get onto this stage and make your mark in Rising Stars history.” The original “Pajama Game,” with its book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, opened on Broadway in 1954. A film version was released in 1957, followed by Broadway revivals in 1973 and 2006. Remaining show times for the Rising Stars production are Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 11, at 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, at 3 and 7 p.m. For tickets, visit riverdaley.org.
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Swim-a-thon at the Y
The Riverdale Y is having a swim-a-thon for the entire month of May. The Y will give you 20 days of swimming to reach your goals of 13 miles or 13 laps or 13 minutes of swim for every day of the 20 days to help jump start your swim fitness goals. You can swim as an individual or as a family. There is a minimum financial donation of $20. All money fundraised will go towards our aquatics program. There will be a huge graph at the pool side to show your progress. With your $20 registration you will receive a free swim-a-thon swim cap, help from our staff to mark your goals, communal support, and helping the aquatics department facility grow. The individuals and/or families which swim the most will receive additional prizes. For more information, contact Raquela Sheeran, aquatics director at 718-548-8200, ext. 239. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.
Einstein orchestra to perform in concert
The Albert Einstein Symphony Orchestra, under conductor/music director Stephen Moshman, will present a concert. The program will consist of Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, K.527; Hummel’s Concerto in E-flat major for Trumpet and Orchestra; and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385. Sandra Coffin is trumpet soloist. The performance will be held on Sunday, May 12 at 3 p.m. at Robbins Auditorium, Forchheimer Building, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue. Contributions suggested.
Book discussion group at CSAIR
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) will host a book group discussion of Philip Roth's American Pastoral on Thursday, May 9, at 7:45pm. Roth received the Pulitzer Prize for American Pastoral. The book is an elegy for the 20th century's promises of prosperity, civic order, and domestic bliss. Swede Levov, a legendary high school athlete marries a former Miss New Jersey, inherits his father's glove factory, and moves into a fine home. Then one day in 1968, his luck deserts him when his daughter commits a savage act of political terrorism. Overnight, Swede is wrenched out of the longed for American pastoral and into the American berserk. This program is free, however, the group is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the
Synagogue office at 718-543-8400. For more information on this program and other adult education opportunities at CSAIR, call the Synagogue office or visit the synagogue website, www.csair.org. CSAIR is located at 475 West 250th Street at the Henry Hudson Parkway.
CNR to host open houses
The College of New Rochelle (CNR) School of New Resources (SNR), which offers a bachelor's degree program specifically for adults, will hold open houses on six campuses on Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the campuses, meet faculty and students, and talk to academic and financial advisors. If they wish, attendees may also complete required testing and apply for admission on that day. Open houses will take place at each of the Schools six campuses, located in Westchester, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. The locations are: • Main Campus in Westchester: Sweeny Student Center, Rms B&C, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle (914) 654-5528 • Co-op City Campus in the Bronx: 755 Co-op City Boulevard (718) 320-0300 • John Cardinal O'Connor Campus in the South Bronx: 332 East 149th Street (718) 665-1310 • Brooklyn Campus at Restoration Plaza: 1368 Fulton Street (718) 638-2500 • District Council 37 in Lower Manhattan: 30 Broad Street (212) 815-1710 • Rosa Parks Campus (Studio Museum) in Manhattan: 144 West 125th Street (212) 662-7500
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Self-help and spirituality for the modern woman
The Rosh Chodesh Society is a sisterhood dedicated to inspiring and empowering Jewish women through monthly cultural learning experiences. The Rosh Chodesh Society’s newest course, It’s About Time: Kabbalistic Insights for Taking Charge of Your Life, aims to empower women to implement change in seven key areas in their lives. Topics discussed in the course include emotional mastery, sleep and renewal, nutrition and dieting, happiness, communication skills, faith and knowledge, and how to implement lasting change. The course is designed for women at all levels of Jewish knowledge. Participants without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning can attend and enjoy this course. This month, Rebbetzin Sorah Shemtov will be teaching The Extra Mile: Tools for Implementing Lasting Change on Saturday, May 11 at 5:15 pm at Chabad of Riverdale. Why are resolutions so difficult
to keep? In Judaism, the human capacity to overstep our perceived limitations is not only possible, but essential for human growth. This lesson outlines a practical step-by-step guide for how to implement enduring change. For more information about this upcoming lesson, please visit our website www.ChabadRiverdale.org or call Chabad of Riverdale at 718-549-1100 Ext. 10.
Upcoming events at Riverdale Y Senior Center
Friday. May 10 at 10:30 am, Joe Salvatore will sing and play saxophone to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett as well as disco, standards, Latin music and more for your listening pleasure or for dancing. Wed. May 29th at 1:00pm, Saul Silas Fathi will present a lecture on 'Great Women in World History'. He will discuss Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Indira Gandhi, and Golda Meir to name a few. Mr. Saul S. Fathi has lectured at 160+ organizations since 2006, and authored 3 books. He is also a certified linguist, fluent in English, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Arabic. For more information, contact Vicki Matalon at 718-548-8200, ext. 224. The Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.
St. Gabriel School to host car wash
Saint Gabriel School will host a car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The community event will be organized by the school's eighth-graders and be held at the school, located at 590 West 235th Street. Drivers are asked to enter via the ramp near the main school entrance. For more information, please contact the school directly at 718-548-0444.
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The Riverdale Chapter of The Brandeis National Committee invites its members and their friends to its next meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 12:30P.M. in the main floor ballroom of Riverdale Temple, West 246 Street and Independence Avenue. The well known entertainer, Joey Pace, will present a program of popular songs. Bagels and light refreshments will be served. A boutique is to be announced. Please make advance reservations by sending a check for $12.00, payable to B.N.C., to Cecile Horwich, 5800 Arlington Avenue, Apt. 10W, Riverdale, N.Y., by May 15th. The fee at the door will be $15.00.
International Film Festival screenings at Bronx Week
The Bronx International Film Festival will screen short films shot in or about the Bronx at the Fordham Library Center at 310 East Kingsbridge Road (at Briggs Avenue) on Friday, May 10 between 6 - 8 pm. Admission is free. Films to be screened include “Docket 32357”, “You Have the Right to an Attorney” and “Made in the Bronx”. Visit bronxfilmfestival.com for more films and info.
RCT brings a 'Fairytale Fest' to the Bronx
Youth Theatre Company mounts 2 magical productions of Into the Woods Jr. and Shrek the Musical Jr. to captivate kids and families this spring. Tickets are now on sale for the Riverdale
Children's Theatre's productions of Into the Woods Jr. and Shrek Jr. The acclaimed company presents their special brand of live theatre 'magic' to a pair of Broadways biggest hits. Into The Woods Jr.: Sundays May 12th and 19th at 1pm and 5pm and Mondays May 13th and 20th at 7pm. The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" in a magical adventure that combines the stories of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel with many a twist and turn. There's action, drama and suspense (and a wicked witch) that will surely capture the imagination of all ages. The story has been adapted from the original Broadway production to be appropriate for school age performers and audiences. 'If your child hasn't had the opportunity to be exposed to the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim, this is a perfect first experience,' says RCT artistic director Becky Lillie Woods. 'Our cast of kids, ages 7-15, will impress you with a combination of professionalism, talent and enthusiasm that goes far beyond their years.' Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, ITTW debuted on Broadway in 1987 and ran for 764 performances garnering many awards during its initial Broadway run, including Best Actress in a Musical and Best Original Book and Score. Shrek the Musical Jr.: Thursdays May 30th and June 6th at 7pm and Sundays June 2nd and 9th at 1pm and 5pm. Following the success of the company's pilot productions of Little Mermaid Jr. and Hairspray Jr., this spring RCT has been chosen by Musical Theatre International to premiere a brand new production of Shrek the Musical Junior! Based on
the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek! and the DreamWorks Animation mega hit film. 'The Riverdale Children's Theatre has demonstrated consistent artistic excellence, along with a commitment to high educational values for their young artists,' said John Prignano of Music Theatre International. 'On the basis of their exceptional work as a pilot organization, we are excited that RCT will help us finalize the book, and bring this production to young performers around the world.' Shrek the Musical Jr. tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey and a gang of misfit fairytale creatures, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales. Shrek The Musical Jr. features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize(r) winner David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori. All performances are at the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy- 660 West 237th Street. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.riverdaletheatre.org
Camp Gan Israel offers kids a sensational summer
Camp Gan Israel, Riverdale, NY- June 28 - August 5, 2013 Camp Gan Israel is much more than a physical break from the school routine and winter activities. It's a comprehensive program designed to strengthen the body and soul. It provides your child with a rich and wholesome summer vacation of fun
Schervier Center sponsors trip to Atlantic City
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Schervier Home will sponsor a Day trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO at Atlantic City. Cost is $30.00 per seat, with casino cash back of $25.00. The bus picks up from Schervier Apartments at 2995 Independence Avenue, Riverdale @ 8:55amand Knolls Crescent @ 9:00am. Returns at 8:30pm with drop offs at 230thst. & Kingsbridge Ave.; 232ndst. & Henry Hudson Parkway; Knolls Crescent and Schervier Apartments. For reservations please call NELLIE KENNY @ 718-543-0237.
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Brandeis group to greet spring with music
along with friendships and meaningful Jewish experiences. Camp Gan Israel is packed with exciting activities ranging from tennis, gymnastics, music, Zumba, drumming, karate to rollerblading, safari animal workshop, and more. Children will also enjoy trips to the Bronx Zoo, Osceola Beach, Splashdown Water Park, Camp Kochavim, White Post Farm, Adventureland, Liberty Science Center, and the older division will see a Yankee's game! Campers enjoy swimming instructions during pool time at the Whitehall Club under the guidance of our professional swimming director and certified lifeguards. They can also participate in various recreational activities and sports, such as soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. Camp Gan Israel has two divisions: Mini Gan Izzy Division for children ages 3-4 years old and Junior Gan Izzy for children ages 5-10 years old. Visit our website www.ChabadRiverdale.org/ Camp to register online, download the registration form, or you can pick up a form from our office. Space is very limited, so please be sure to sign up this week. For more information on Camp Gan Israel, please contact Chabad of Riverdale at 718-549-1100 Ext. 10.
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TAI CHI 11 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Tai chi has been show to reduce pain and stiffness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength, improve concentration and memory, and help people cope with stress and depression. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
FREE eBOOKS 9:30 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Isn't it time you put your reading in Overdrive? Learn how to download Library eBooks to your Android or Apple device. All tablets welcome. For more information, call 718-796-1202.
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SEUSSOLOGY 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Theodore Geisel began as a political cartoonist before he transformed how children learn to read by writing the Cat in the Hat. Explore the creative process behind the whimsical connections Dr. Seuss made between reading skills, visual literacy and moral messages in this interdisciplinary class. For children ages 5 and older. Limited to 25 participants. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
PORTRAIT DRAWING 11 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue This free drawing workshop taught by Josh Millis, is an introduction and investigation into portrait drawing as a subject in both historical and contemporary art. Through sequential activities that focus on observation and the use of various drawing media including pencil and charcoal, participants will develop a greater understanding of the form and subtleties of the drawn portrait. Audience: 50+. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
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BOOK DISCUSSION 7:45 p.m. Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel 475 West 250th Street A book group discussion of Philip Roth’s American Pastoral. For more information, call 718-543-8400 or visit www.csair.org.
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Wii TIME 4 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Join us at the Van Cortlandt Library for afternoons of fun and games (Bowling, Tennis and much more). For ages 5 to 12 years. For more information, call 718-543-5150.
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STAY WELL EXERCISE 10 a.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the Aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. Those participating in the exercises must sign an activity release form. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
BOOK DISCUSSION 6 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Get the neighborhood read. Check out what the librarian has recommended, and hear what others think about it. We've got the books, now we need you to talk! This month's discussion will be of the book, State of Wonder, by Ann Patchett. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
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SENIORS EVENT 10:30 a.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue Joe Salvatore will sing and play saxophone to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett as well as disco, standards, Latin music and more for your listening pleasure or for dancing. For more information, call 718-548-8200.
Tuesday, May 14 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. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
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CAR WASH FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. Saint Gabriel School 590 West 235th Street Saint Gabriel School will host a car wash fundraiser. Drivers are asked to enter via the ramp near the main school entrance. For more information, please contact the school directly at 718-548-0444.
WRITING MEMOIRS 11 a.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street This free workshop is open to adults 55+ and will include nine instructional sessions and a culminating event; participants are expected to attend all ten sessions. This project will use creative writing, storytelling, and group sharing to help facilitate reminiscence and art-making. Participants will use creative writing and storytelling skills developed through the project to craft short-story memoirs that will be either read aloud or dramatically performed at the culminating event. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
FUN SCIENCE 3:30 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Children are welcome to come to the Riverdale Branch and learn more about the scientific process. They will conduct experiments and have fun while learning how the world around them operates. For ages 5 to 12 years. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
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SELF-HELP & SPIRITUALITY 5:15 p.m. Chabad of Riverdale 535 W. 246th Street Rebbetzin Sorah Shemtov will be teaching The Extra Mile: Tools for Implementing Lasting Change. The course is designed for women at all levels of Jewish knowledge. For more information, visit www.ChabadRiverdale.org or call 718-549-1100 Ext. 10.
Sunday, May 12 Riverdale
MOTHERS DAY PLANT SALE 9 a.m. Riverdale Temple 4545 Independence Avenue The plants come from Grow NYC and are offered to green our city, reduce the carbon in our air, and fight pollution. They will be on sale in the parking lot of the Riverdale Temple. All are welcome.
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BAE MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT 1 p.m. New York Botanical Garden Ross Auditorium Bronx Arts Ensemble and the Children's Theatre Company will reinterpret the classic tale of “Jack and the Beanstalk” in a concert on Mother's Day. Admission is free with an All Garden Pass. For more information and tickets, visit bronxartsensemble. org or call 718.601.7399.
ON THE PLATE! 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street It's time to snack! Join cooking wizard Jailin Acevedo as she guides you through baking, chopping, grilling, and melting in the quest for delicious treats. See what's on the menu! All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18 years old. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
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AARP MEETING 12:30 p.m. Riverdale Presbyterian Church 4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy. West Riverdale Chapter 1546 will meet. Entertainment by Larry Siegel, vocalist with his guitar and banjo and his repertoire of American songs. For additional information call Manfred Segal at 718-549-0088.
Van Cortlandt
ARTS & CRAFTS 3:30 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Join us this Spring and participate in our Arts & Crafts projects and activities at the Library. For ages 5 to 12 years. For more information, call 718-543-5150.
Van Cortlandt
FREE iPAD SESSION 5 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue This course will cover some basic features of the iPad. Learn the hardware, some settings, navigation and app basics. For more information, call 718-543-5150.
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Riv. Temple fetes YIVO gain of Grade collection let them know they’d soon be summoned to handle a very special matter. Liss did provide the public administrator’s attorneys with a copy of the will prepared by Inna Grade in 1992, but the original wasn’t found among the papers in the couple’s Gale Place residence, according to Ziffer—who assumed that the widow, “a saver,” had intended to revoke the document and had therefore destroyed it. In the document copy, Inna Grade names her friend Hebrew University Professor Yehiel Szeintuch and his wife as the recipients of her estate. But Liss, who represents Szeintuch as well, said the professor is satisfied with the joint custody arrangement. In fact, “Professor Szeintuch has been contacted by Jonathan Brent to work on Continued on Page 13
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YIVO’s director of development Suzanne Leon (left) and executive director Jonathan Brent with Riverdale Temple’s adult education committee chair Yvette Marrin at an April 14 celebration at the temple.
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By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER It’s taken three years to work things out, but Yiddish literature buffs will soon be learning more about the great Lithuanian-born novelist and poet Chaim Grade, who lived in the Amalgamated Houses with his wife, Inna, from the time he arrived in the United States in 1948 until his death in 1982. A cache of the author’s personal papers, manuscripts, photographs and newspapers found in the couple’s Kingsbridge Heights apartment after Inna’s death is now held jointly by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and the National Library of Israel, located on the campus of Hebrew University. The two institutions, having initially vied with several others, have been granted the rights to house, digitize, display and publish their discoveries from Grade’s estate. Riverdale Temple, where YIVO runs a lecture series, recently celebrated the coup with a presentation and reception. Councilman G. Oliver Koppell said he was particularly proud that the papers of his late constituent would be preserved in New York City. Curt Leviant, who translated some of Grade’s works, spoke of needing to be fully conversant with Jewish culture and religious practices— in addition to the Yiddish, Hebrew and Aramaic languages—in order to tackle a Grade translation. Actor Hy Wolfe read sections of Grade’s “My Mother’s Sabbath Days” in Yiddish, and YIVO executive director Jonathan Brent read the English translations. Now that it’s in YIVO’s hands, the Chaim Grade material is under transformation from a stash of doomed pages hidden in a dusty Bronx apartment into a high-profile collection of artifacts conserved in a pristine archive and captured in electronic form for access by the entire Yiddish-speaking world. But before the 40 boxes of papers and some 30,000 books could be sent to any institution for study and permanent housing, the material had to be fumigated. “It was a very intense process,” said Jay Ziffer, counsel to the Bronx Public Administrator who worked on the case. The items were flash-frozen at 30 degrees below zero once a week for four weeks. Inna Grade, from the time her husband died until her own death in 2010, was not the best housekeeper. But she was single-minded in shielding the estate from scholars in order to prevent what she considered an inadequate translation from the Yiddish and the corresponding compromise of Grade’s legacy. She’d become particularly embittered when in 1978 a far more famous Yiddish writer, Isaac Bashevis Singer, was awarded a Nobel Prize in literature. Some have accused her of keeping Grade’s manuscripts from willing publishers and competent translators, thereby preventing rather than ensuring wider recognition for her husband’s work. She befriended and confided in a few local professional service providers—Brad Silver, a social worker and executive vice president of the Bronx Jewish Community Council; Norman Liss, her attorney; and Dr. Ralph Speken, a psychiatrist from Adult Protective Services. When the widow’s physical condition began to deteriorate, Silver and Speken grew concerned that the scholarly significance of the Grade estate—including the cartons of handwritten papers and the books stored on library-style shelving inside the two-bedroom residence—could possibly be overlooked and that an undiscovered treasure could be tossed away. So while Inna Grade was still alive, they each called the Bronx public administrator’s office—involved because a couple of living cousins, Inna’s only known relatives, have yet to prove their kinship—to
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Sunday, May 19
OUR FOUNDING FARMS 1 p.m. Horace Greeley House 100 King Street The "Our Founding Farms" exhibit traces the Town of New Castle's origins from Native American lands through the farms of the nineteenth century, to the large estates and housing developments that turned New Castle into the community we know today. A focus on several local farms and their products will be featured - Sutton Farm, Chadeayne Farm, Dodge Farm, Brann Farm, Taylor and Annandale Farms and of course the Greeley Farm. Admission by donation. Sponsored by the New Castle Historical Society. For information view the Society's website: www.newcastlehs.org or call (914) 238-4666.
SPRING FUNDRAISER 4 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Special Member's Only Event, Cost Per Person: $100. Children can attend at the per person rate; ages 12 or older, Garden Party Attire (casual), Very Limited Seating, B.Y.O.P. (Bring your own plates and dinnerware - china, glasses, silverware), Event Rain or Shine/No Refunds/First Come, First Served. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
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BIRDER'S PARADISE 7 a.m. Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road The Ramble in Central Park is a way-station for migrating songbirds that find a green oasis in the city as they move north. Join Charlie Roberto and Saw Mill River Audubon on this early morning outing in the park. Meet at 77th Street and Central Park West. Please note this program is for adults only. FREE. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
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TEATOWN'S PLANT SALE 4 p.m. Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Road Get the garden you’ve always wanted! With plants that are carefully chosen as deer resistant from proven growers in our area, along with a selection of unique native wildflowers and vegetables, Teatown’s Plant Sale is a gardeners’ paradise featuring the unusual, the new and the tried and true. The 2-day event opens with a first pick sale on Friday, May 10 from 4pm-7pm with an admission fee of $10 per person. On Saturday, May 11, admission is free and the sale is open from 9 am-2 pm. All proceeds directly benefit Teatown’s environmental education programs. 914-762-2912 x110.
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ANNUAL BENEFIT 7 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton 3 Renaissance Square Westchester Children’s Museum will celebrate its “Boardwalk Bound” status at its annual benefit at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester in White Plains. The evening will be emceed by TV personality, author, and Westchester resident Jené Luciani and will honor Lynn and Ray Quartararo of Rye. The event will feature a silent auction, cocktails and dinner, as well as the presentation by Helen Williams of the Milton A. Williams, Jr. Scholars in Education Award to Dr. Barbara Peters, Superintendent of the Elmsford School District. Tickets are available by calling 914-421-5050 or online at www.discoverWCM.org/gala.
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NATIONAL TRAIN DAY 2 p.m. Riverfront Library One Larkin Center Featuring stories, puzzles, films, and toy trains. This free family event, suitable for young children, is open to the public. All Aboard! for a fun afternoon of free activities to celebrate trains. Call the Children’s Department at (914) 337-1500 ext. 428 for more information.
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MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Spend some quality time with Mom as we visit with some of our live animals and learn about the lives of some really WILD MAMAS! Special Mother’s Day craft included. Members $5, Non-members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
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PUPPET SHOW 11 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road It’s time to celebrate spring with Jilly Puppets. Come sing, dance, play games and listen to stories with Jilly and her colorful, fantastical puppets! Recommended age: 11AM show ages 4 and under; 1PM show ages 4-7. Space is limited and shows usually sell out. Pre-register online. Members $7, Non-members $10. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
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WAKE UP! 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Join naturalist John Mancuso and learn about those animals that have been "sleeping" all winter. While getting up close and personal with some of the animals from our Museum, you can "awaken" to the secret world of hibernation. Members $5, Non-members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
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CHORAL CONCERT 3 p.m. Irvington High School 40 North Broadway MAGIC OF BROADWAY. A Concert of legendary classics by Gershwin and others together with Rogers and Hammerstein favorites will be presented by the Westchester Choral Society, conducted by Frank Nemhauser. Tickets $25 at door or website purchase. Further information: westchesterchoralsociety.org
YIVO collection of Chaim Grade Continued from Page 11 the Grade works, which is fine, which is wonderful,” Liss said. “‘Norman, don’t push it—I’m satisfied the way things are right now,’” Liss quoted the professor as saying. But Liss and Silver are disturbed that Inna Grade’s motivations and mental status have been questioned. “She was difficult, often overzealous, and in the opinion of many not realistic in her actions to protect the work of her husband,” Liss said. “But the adult protective psychiatrist involved did not find her incompetent.” “She was very controlling, but she was not psychotic. She shouldn’t be remembered that way,” Silver said. Members of Riverdale Temple made a field trip to YIVO’s rare book room and other areas of the site last Sunday. “We learned that Chaim Grade’s archive of personal papers and documents are currently in a climate-controlled area and are not yet available for public viewing until they undergo further preservation,” said Dr. Yvette Marrin, the temple’s adult education committee chair. “The precious intellectual and cultural heritage that the YIVO is preserving for now and future generations provides us with not only an important link to our past but is the evidence of how these works continue to influence literature and music produced to this very day.”
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5800 ARLINGTON AVE.
#5J Reduced! 3 BR/2 ba, renov $459K #16N Studio, renov, views ............ $114K #8S 1BR, terr, River/bridge views ...... $239K
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Condo North Riverdale
3 BR, 2 bath, near shopping/ transportation....................$400k
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portation.. Reduced to $210k
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OXFORD REALTY 10 Room Brick Cape Cod 4BR, 2.5BA, move-in condition. Lovely bckyd, close to all. $689K
Lg 1BR, lg dining area, great view/terr., great wd flrs, 24hr DM, 11th floor. Ready to go. $210K flex. 718 986-7940 917 817-1111
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FIELDSTON TERR: Newly Renov, Gorgeous 5BRs, 4.5Baths .............................. $1,100,000 371 W 254TH ST: Renov Cul-De-Sac Home, 3BR/2Bath, In-Law Apt W/ Sep. Entrance .. $974,900 5137 POST ROAD HOUSE: 3BR/1.5Bath, Jacuzzi, Fenced Backyard & Deck 2 Car parking ... $574,900 2114 MAPES AVE, BRONX: MULTIFAMILY ... $459,900 129-41 134TH ST, QUEENS: Multifamily, 3BR/1Ba + 2BR/1Ba, 2+Cars Driveway, Basement, Backyard & Frontyard ...................... $ 389,900...JUST LISTED
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North Riverdale:
2 fam , 3 BR, 2 bath, duplex, beaut renov, shared driveway and backyard ............................$2300
Central Riverdale:
2 BR, renovated, near shopping/ trans ...................................$1900
West of Pkwy:
Rental bldg, Jr 4 with 2nd BR, doorman, near schools & houses of worship .......................... $1500
West of Pkwy:
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Mr. Diaz: A Course Correction is Needed Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is a smart fellow, and over the years we have given him our support and generally agreed with his policies. But last week he issued a statement that was so bone-headed that we can only surmise it to be the work of an overzealous staffer who has bought into the kind of destructive arguments that are responsible for bringing the Bronx economy down. Mr. Diaz was offering testimony on a proposal he made to require a “health impact assessment” to be made for all economic development projects. This idea will add yet another hurdle for prospective businesses to jump over in the now nearly impossible quest to get such projects approved. We believe that such a requirement is totally unnecessary and duplicative of existing requirements. Projects that will impact on the environment already require an environmental impact statement, but more importantly, such factors are already taken into account in the zoning for any particular property. Mr. Diaz makes much of the protections he would like to afford to Hunts Point. It is our contention that Hunts Point has long been allowed to fulfill its reason for being and needs no such help. For nearly 200 years, since the dawn of the industrial age, Hunts Point had been The Bronx’s industrial waterfront. It has been the generator of hundreds of thousands of jobs during the ensuing two centuries. It is not a park, not a garden spot, or a sanatorium for healthful living – it is a place to work. Many of the jobs there greased the road to success and entry into the mainstream American economy for thousands of workers, most of them immigrants who shared the same values as those entering the country today. As Mr. Diaz unwittingly abets the diminution of those opportunities, opponents of his initiatives, such as the location of the FreshDirect warehouse there, are rubbing their hands with glee. They see his proposal to add the Health Impact Assessment as yet another hurdle for prospective employers, not as a ship not to launch a new era of economic success, but rather as the launch of a new era of a thousand new lawsuits, aimed to delay and prevent such businesses from even opening. In his statement, Mr. Diaz buys into the big lie that fuels the wrong-headed claims of his opponents: the idea that there is a causal linkage between air pollution and asthma. He should know better. There is much evidence to disprove this assertion, statistical evidence not just from here in New York but from California and even Britain as well. And clinical studies, including many conducted here in The Bronx, suggest that the real reason for the burgeoning rate of asthma here is not the air pollution outside the home, but rather the poor quality of the air inside the home, compromised by dust mite or cockroach antigens as well as rat, cat, dog, or mold sensitivity. This is the kind of evidence that those who loudly yell “asthma” in opposition to any new project – including the FreshDirect warehouse, don’t want you to hear. The reason is that while some of these problems require help from government to fully correct, most fall within the realm of personal responsibility, reflecting on how individuals, particularly parents, conduct their lives. A culture of victimization requires full paternalism, taking the steps needed for positive outcomes out of the hands of the residents themselves. We’re not suggesting that air pollution is good for you, or that it isn’t a risk for those afflicted with breathing disorders. But the truth is that air pollution has decreased dramatically in recent decades. We have banned the burning of garbage in apartment building incinerators, which once spewed tons of the most noxious pollutants into the air, automobiles, trucks and buses are far more efficient, and far tighter controls are placed on power generators and other major industrial air pollution sources. That’s why air pollution is way down. But these public policy triumphs are not reflected in lower asthma rates, as would surely be the case if there was really a linkage. How to explain the soaring asthma numbers in the midst of the plummeting pollution rates? It’s time we expose this big lie regarding asthma and vehicular traffic. We saw how this deception was exploited by Mayor Bloomberg a few years ago, when he tried to foist a congestion pricing taxation scheme on the city. How limiting traffic in midtown and downtown Manhattan was supposed to lower asthma rates in The Bronx, we still can’t fathom. The big lie must be always be countered by the truth, even if it doesn’t serve the purposes of a Michael Bloomberg, or the wrong-headed opinions of the staff of Ruben Diaz, Jr., who have not served their boss well in this instance.
Putnam trail — a social necessity
To the Editor: The fight to defend the Putnam Trail is a fight for the right of working people to the most basic social necessity -- access to nature. The paving project, like the “public-private” natural gas pipeline and “urban campground” in Jamaica Bay,
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met through charity or turn a profit. The aim is to privatize public facilities. Working people mustn’t accept this logic or futilely beg politicians to stop these takeaways. We have the power of demonstrations and strikes. Use it or lose it all! Rita Freed
Where’s the Riverdale Press?
To The Editor: In a recent issue of the Riverdale Press, an editorial comment spins one of the strangest stories I’ve ever read: strange more for what it leaves out than for it says. The Riverdale Press, it appears, is “relocating,” after more than four decades. But after going through all the obligatory expressions of nostalgia, the comment leaves out the reason for the move, merely stating that “the storefront is no longer needed.” The building it formerly occupied was purchased in 1966 and surely has appreciated greatly. Where will the paper be moving? Another omission in the editorial comment. Presumably out to the Richner home office in Long Island. Whatever
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bike road in Riverdale Park and private tennis stadium in Flushing Meadows, all pose as amenities and “choices” that save taxpayer money. Like the push for charter schools and against the Post Office, these projects are based on the notion that social needs must only be
the speculation, it’s clear that the only newspaper with firm roots in our area is the Riverdale Review. Les Goldberg Editor’s Note: In fairness, the Riverdale Press no longer owns the building. The building is still owned by the previous owners, and was rented by the now Long
Rangel’s no ‘bum’
To The Editor: Mr. Gordon wrote that Charles Rangel is a “Bum”. During the Korean War, Sergeant Rangel led more than forty men to safety, who were trapped behind enemy lines. While doing this, he was wounded. This “Bum” was awarded the Bronze Star, and
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Island-based owners. We cannot say where they will open a new office in the neighborhood, or consolidate with the other papers owned by the same group. We can say that the Riverdale Review, now in its 20th year, intends to stay and continue our mission to make this a better community.
CECILIA McNALLY Office Manager
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the Purple Heart. I am a Veteran of the Korean War. If Congressman Rangel is guilty of crimes, he should be prosecuted, and punished, if found guilty. This country is so divided that it’s a shame. We should be able to disagree without demonizing someone who disagrees with us. Thank you. Avant McMillion
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