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Montefiore scuttled plan to save $$$ on replacement By ANDREW WOLF Montefiore Hospital’s plan to build a medical facility on a narrow lot between Riverdale and Oxford Avenues appears to be in a holding pattern. And the Riverdale Review has learned that the hospital, and the developer, rather than reneging on their word to withdraw their plans, may have contrived to have the original plans rejected by the New York City Department of Buildings. The result would have the same effect, but will save Montefiore and the developer it is working with, the Simone Health Care Development Group tens of thousands in costs, and enable them to more quickly win final approval for a building that they have a right to build under the current zoning law, passed not all that long ago. A person with deep knowledge of the project also rejected the idea of the Community Board can kill the unpopular project by attempting to downzone the

property. “That’s not how zoning works.” But Senator Jeff Klein, who has taken a leadership role in resolving the problem warned, «The ball is now in Montefiore›s court to draft a proposal that can earn the community›s support.» Charles Moerdler, the Land Use Chair of Community Board 8 agreed. “Montefiore is playing this too close to the vest. It is time for them to talk with the community and its officials, instead of totally ignoring them. There are serious problems here which they must address, particularly in the realm of traffic and parking.” Promises that the project would be revised may have been driven more by problems in the original plans that may have been rejected by the city’s Buildings Department than by an honest desire to reassess, as the hospital had promised Riverdale’s elected officials. “It is very disappointing that Montefiore and Simone did not withdraw their plans as promised. This

certainly does not improve the level of trust from those of us who reside in the community. The plan they had submitted was unacceptable and was rightfully rejected. I strongly urge that they come back to the community with a drastically revised plan that is acceptable or better yet, scrap the plan totally and find a sensible location for this project instead of the ill-advised Riverdale Avenue location,” Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said. But Senator Klein noted that whether the plans were redrawn or rejected, the result is all the same. Meanwhile, former Councilman G. Oliver Koppell, who is thought to be weighing challenging Klein for his Senate seat, demanded either the resignation or removal of the hospital’s president, Dr. Steven Safyer, as he looks hungrily from the sidelines, hoping to once again matter. Ironically, it is the downzoning plan passed under Koppell’s watch, that has permitted Montefiore to get this far in first place.

Complaints grow over local postal meltdown, say Dinowitz and Engel In a letter to United States Postal Service District Manager William Schnaars, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) has called for an investigation by the United States Postal Service into the many problems plaguing the Kingsbridge Post Office. The letter was written in response to the dramatic rise in constituent complaints received by the Assemblyman’s office in the past couple of weeks. He was joined in these efforts by by Congressman Eliot Engel. “I am writing to express my deep concern and displeasure with the current service at the Kingsbridge Post Office,” located at 5517 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463. The problems at this branch have been chronic for some time but have reached a tipping point in the last few weeks that require immediate attention and swift action. In fact, the branch seems to be in a state of meltdown. When it comes to the Kingsbridge Post Office, the famously attributed creed to the United States Postal Service, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” isn’t just false, it’s downright laughable. “My office has received an unbelievable amount of complaints from constituents living in the 10463 zip code serviced by the Kingsbridge branch, all regarding their lack of timely mail delivery. Many buildings serviced by the Kingsbridge Post Office do not

receive mail when it snows and have also missed deliveries on days when it does not snow. I recall the post office’s proposal to reduce delivery to 5 days a week was rejected, but it seems that the 10463 has unilaterally implanted 5 day delivery, if that. One constituent hadn’t received regular mail delivery service for 7 straight days, forcing her to walk to the post office to pick her mail up directly. When the constituent inquired as to why her mail was not being delivered, she was informed by an employee at the branch that they simply did not have anyone to deliver it. Needless to say an excuse like that from a branch of the United States Postal Service is completely unacceptable. “Then there‘s the matter of the mailer my office sent out from Albany on January 21st that was received by everyone in the district a mere 3 days later, except, mysteriously, residents living in the 10463 area. After more than a week of nondelivery, I tried calling the post office to speak with someone about the issue and no one picked up the phone. This went on for over an hour. Since calling proved futile, I personally went to the Kingsbridge Post Office, accompanied by my Chief-ofStaff, to try to sort the issue out and I can honestly say I was shocked by what I found. “Yes, the long lines, obvious lack of organization and seemingly endless array of unsatisfied customers were and always are a given there, but what really stood out to me

upon my visit was that when I asked to speak with the manager regarding our missing mailer, he refused to come out and talk to me. What kind of a manager, in any field of business, refuses to deal with customers who are being failed by their operation? Moreover, what kind of business entity allows a manager to act that way? I understand „the customer is always right“ is not part of that post office creed, but surely you must know that

satisfying customer demand by fixing the egregious errors that continually plague your business are of paramount importance to your success. Or judging by your inability to do just that, perhaps it is not so clear to the United States Postal Service. “After being rejected by the manager we left the post office and called the Bronx Postmaster, who got back to us letting us know that the mailer had been sitting idly in a bin somewhere

in the back of the post office and that it would be delivered immediately. I am of the belief that had I not made that phone call, that mailer would have never been delivered. “I am not sure what the Postal Service is thinking or how a branch of the post office can be so poorly run. I have heard rumors that the management of that branch seems to value their partnership with Amazon. Continued on Page 3

State Senator Jeff Klein secured a $300,000 grant to fund an anti-firearm initiative in his Bronx district, the only such grant awarded in the City of New York. See story on Page 2

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Klein secures $300,000 to get guns off Bronx streets Last week, a cutting-edge statewide gun and gang violence prevention program – Operation SNUG – received a $300,000 award from State Senator Jeff Klein to operate in The Bronx’s Jacobi Medical Center. The hospital also generously chipped in another $50,000 to the anti-gun violence effort. Operation SNUG – guns spelled backwards – is an aggressive, on the ground program that brings reformed gang members and criminals to hotbed street corners to teach their hard-learned lessons to troubled youths. Acting as “violence interrupters” these individuals will be on the front lines, facing down potentially violent confrontations in some of New York City’s toughest neighborhoods. Expanding on the program’s past success, violence interrupters will be on the ground in the Bronx to mediate disputes before guns are drawn. Senator Klein was the only elected official in New York City to secure SNUG funding for his district in 2014. The new program builds on the anti-gun momentum Senator Klein began last year when he co-authored and helped passed the NY SAFE Act, a new law which finally gives New York the toughest gun laws in the country. “I’m proud that I was able to deliver $300,000 to the people in the Bronx who need this program the most. SNUG’s aggressive and proven approach makes it clear to our young people that guns and gang violence do not need to be a way of life,” said Senator Klein. “Our violence interrupters can reach these kids in a way that no one else can. Their inspiring stories teach kids that gun violence is not worth the tragedy and jail time that too often tear apart our communities. This initiative, along with the NY SAFE Act, are essential tools in our fight to eliminate

gun violence,” Senator Klein added. The state’s Division of Criminal Services (DCJS) selected Jacobi Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. to run the Operation SNUG program. Thanks to Senator Klein’s advocacy, the Bronx was one of only seven areas selected across the state for part of $2.18 million in funding for the initiative this year. The funds present an exciting opportunity for Jacobi Medical Center to take an active role in the community it serves. “More and more hospitals have to operate without walls. The funds we have obtained through DCJS and Senator Klein’s office will allow us to have a community based Injury Prevention program. Now our Auxiliary will be able to help patients in many more ways than ever before. Additional resources including violence interrupters, focused recreational programs, clinical social work intervention and follow-up will provide us with the opportunity to take preemptive measures and ensure that young adults are safe from violence” said William P. Walsh, Executive Director of Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital. Violence interrupters will target areas that are known to police as breeding grounds of violence, places where, unfortunately, problems have in the past been solved by guns. “As a doctor, I have seen too many kids killed or maimed for life as a result of the senseless destruction of bullets. I became an activist because treating wounds just wasn’t enough, we need to attack this problem at is source. Thanks to this DCJS grant and Senator Klein’s efforts, we’ll be able to do just that. Approaching the gun violence epidemic with a community-centered violence prevention program is the most effective way of ensuring these kids never get injured or have to cross through

the doors of our Emergency Room.‘ said Dr. Sheldon Teperman; Trauma Service Director and Board Member of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. “Empirical evidence shows that hospital-based interventions are extremely effective. This new program and the research it produces will allow us not only to gain an insight to those who are affected by gun violence but also to make an impact on these individuals lives,” added Dr. Stephen Blumberg. The program could sheild another mother from the agony that Elizabeth Thompson went through when her 19-year-old son, Shawn Lamont Williams, was fatally shot nearby her Bronx home. “As a mother who has lost a child, I’m doing everything in my power to prevent another parent from enduring the same Continued on Page 9

Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care

A Healthy Heart Starts with You Throughout the month of February, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care will offer free educational lectures and screenings to check your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Protect your heart from disease, and learn how to take better care of yourself.

Eating for a Healthy Heart Series Thursday, February 13, 2014 | 5:30-6:30 pm Montefiore Medical Group Cross County First Floor Waiting Area 1010 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, New York 10704 Friday, February 14, 2014 | 1:00 pm Montefiore Medical Group Family Health Center Reception Area 360 East 193rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458 Friday, February 14, 2014 | 10:00–11:00 am Montefiore Medical Group Co-op City (Dreiser Loop) Reception Area 115 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 If you are interested in attending a heart month event, simply show up to the event site on the date and time of the event. For more information on other events, download the 2014 calendar with heart healthy tips, or find out more about Heart Month at Montefiore by visiting www.montefiore.org/HeartMonth.

Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-16), Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Riverdale) and Councilmember Andrew Cohen (D-Riverdale) are continuing their joint opposition towards the proposed 143-foot LG Electronics building by taking legal action in support of an appeal to the current plan for development. A variance in the zoning law along the Palisades authorized LG Electronics to build above the 35 foot maximum height restriction. Local New Jersey residents, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the environmental group, and Scenic Hudson subsequently filed a lawsuit against LG Electronics and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, challenging the authority of the Zoning Board to grant LG Electronics the right to construct such a tall building. In early August of 2013, the Bergen

Postal meltdown

Continued from Page 1 com over standard mail delivery, which is absurd. The deal with Amazon may be profitable but it should not impede regular mail delivery. Even if extra emphasis is being put on this side deal, the problems at this post office have been systemic for some time and a thorough overhaul is needed to save this branch. I am asking that you investigate these problems immediately and fix the Kingsbridge Post Office. Dinowitz was joined by Congressman Eliot Engel who echoed Dinowitz’s comments noting that his office has had similar complaints coming in unprecedented numbers. “Something needs to be done, and done now.”

County Superior Court upheld LG Electronics’ plan to construct a 143-foot building headquarters. With the plaintiffs filing an appeal in the hopes of overturning this decision, elected officials representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester that directly face the Palisades are planning to file an amicus brief on behalf of this appeal. The amicus brief will be filed by Bradley M. Campbell, Esq., a nationally recognized environmental lawyer based in New Jersey. His previous work includes serving as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), regional administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic region and as a attorney at the United States Department of Justice. During his tenure as New Jersey DEP Commissioner, Mr. Campbell secured permanent statutory protection for New Jersey’s Highlands region, and worked closely with New York in establishing tougher standards on automobile, mercury, power plant and greenhouse gas emissions. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Mr. Campbell was the first public official in the nation to mandate increased safeguards for chemical plant security. The amicus is expected to be filed in the beginning of March. Senator Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) said: “New York and New Jersey may be a river apart, but residents from both states understand the importance of preserving the national treasure of the Palisades. That’s why Congressman Engel, Assemblyman Dinowitz, Councilmember Cohen and I are taking important legal action to overturn this judge’s tragic decision. Together, we’ll continue to do

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this huge tower by LG would forever spoil this incredible natural resource. It will also irrevocably open the door for future large scale construction on the palisades and it’s simply not necessary. They can easily build a facility of equal capacity by building shorter and wider. Shame on them.” “The approval of this project would set a dangerous precedent for future developments which would be detrimental to the integrity of the Palisades. This is a view that has survived undisturbed since the end of the last ice age. I am at a loss for words over LG’s total disregard for the indisputable beauty of this National Natural Landmark. Filing this amicus represents this community’s commitment to preserving the Palisades,” said Council Member Andrew Cohen (D-Riverdale).

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Around the schools... Saint Mary’s University to Honor Former Manhattan College President

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will recognize Bronx native Brother Thomas Scanlan, FSC, president emeritus of Manhattan College, with an honorary doctorate degree on Thursday, Feb. 13. The special event at the university’s Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis will honor Br. Scanlan and four other Christian Brothers who have served as presidents at institutions throughout the nation. The list of honorees includes a past and present member of Manhattan College’s board of trustees. Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, president emeritus of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, served on Manhattan College’s board for 15 years and was a 2010 recipient of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. In addition, Brother Michael McGinniss, FSC, president of La Salle University (Pa.), past president of Christian Brothers University (Tenn.), was elected to Manhattan College’s board in 2006. Brother Mel Anderson, FSC, past president of Saint Mary’s College of California and Brother James Gaffney, FSC, president of Lewis University (Ill.), will also receive honorary doctorate degrees. The event will include a dedication of Brother Louis Hall, formerly Park Avenue North (PAN). Together, the five have served for more than 125 years as leaders of Christian Brothers’ institutions that follow a heritage of innovative, student-centered education. The Christian Brothers religious order was founded by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers, in

France during the 17th century. As Manhattan College’s 18th president, Br. Scanlan helped the College increase its enrollment with a 120-percent application rise and a 100-point increase in SAT scores, while achieving accreditations by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). During his 22-year tenure, the College transformed from commuter based to largely residential, from 40 to 75 percent, and still preserved its commitment to serving first-generation students. The College also saw several campus enhancements and expansions under Br. Scanlan’s leadership, with the opening of two new residence halls, a new library, and much more. 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.

Several Events from Horace Mann

On Friday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 5:50pm the MD Debate Team held special debate rounds in Rose Hall first floor classrooms at Horace Mann. Kather Rudbeck is the advisor---718-432-3742 On Saturday, Feb. 8 in the Faculty Dining Room at Horace Mann from 5 to 7pm Luana Ferreira discussed and led a roundtable discussion on bilingualism hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Family Netwrok and Horace Mann’s Office of

Diversity. Ms. Ferreira is HM Math teacher and Ph.D Candidate in Linguistics. On Sunday, Feb. 9 at Horace Mann from 9am to 5pm there was scheduled the Bronx FLL Robotics Championship Contest at Horace Mann. Contact Person is Jason Torres--718-432- 3926. On Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Bronx VA, the Music Outreach Club of Horace Mann performed for the patients/ residents of the Bronx VA from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Contact Person is Micheal Dale--718-432- 3893. On Tuesday at Lehman College from 3pm to 6pm there was a MATH COUNTS contest attended by MD students and 2 UD student students. Contact Person is Charles Garcia--718-432-3973. On Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Horace Mann in the Cohen Dining Commons, the African Roots of Salsa and History of Steel Drums performance by Jose Obando and his band and also by Alan Bates and the Horace Mann Steel Drum Band. This event was hosted by the Hispanic / Latino Family Network, the HM Music Dept, and Horace Mann’s Office of Diversity.Contact people: Patricia Zuroski---718-432-4109 and Alan Bates--718-432-3765.

Manhattan College now offering Radiologic Tech

Manhattan College’s School of Education and Health will offer a four-year bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology beginning in August 2014. The degree trains students in the medical specialty employed to help doctors diagnose and detect pathology and disease processes through X-ray images in hospitals and private physician offices. Radiologic technologists work in a variety of medical fields, such as general radiology, dental, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, and interventional and cardiac catheterization imaging. They are responsible for the

performance of organ imaging procedures for obtaining diagnostic results. The new Bachelor of Science in Radiological and Health Sciences (Radiologic Technology) includes a concentration in Health Care Administration. The concentration further expands one’s role in radiological department administration or the option to pursue a graduate degree in hospital, public or business administration. Students in the radiologic technology program will participate in a 16-credit internship receiving 275 days of handson experience in a clinical setting. The department of Radiological and Health Professions has planned affiliations with top hospitals and medical centers in the New York City metropolitan area including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York Presbyterian – Columbia Medical Center, and New York Presbyterian – Cornell Medical Center. For more information about Manhattan College’s radiologic technology program, please visit the program’s webpage at manhattan.edu, or contact the Admissions office at 1-800-MC2-XCEL or Lawrence Hough, director of radiological and health professions at (718) 862-7370. 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. Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent, Lasallian Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education and health, engineering and science, along with continuing and professional studies, and a graduate division. For more information about Manhattan College, visit www.manhattan.edu.

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place where the Comte de Rochambeau, commander of the allied French army, slept for one night in 1781. Today, the structure at Bainbridge Avenue and 208th Street, now called the Valentine-Varian House, is used as the Museum of Bronx History. Another branch of the Valentine family had a farm in the nineteenth century in today’s Fordham neighborhood along the hill on which Kingsbridge Road breaks off from Fordham Road. Along that hill, around 1812, they built several small cottages to house farmhands at harvest time. When the railroad came nearby and the suburban village of Fordham was forming, John Valentine rented those cottages to tenants. One of them was Edgar Allan Poe, who resided in a cottage from 1846 to 1849 at a rent of $100 a year. In the twentieth century, when the cottage was moved from its original location across the street to the new Poe Park, the Valentine family donated dishes and other crockery as part of the furnishings. Thus, the Valentine family is not only memorialized in the street that bears its name, but also in two historic Bronx houses.

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Valentines in The Bronx

One of the more noted streets in The Bronx is Valentine Avenue. Because of its name, it was once locally nicknamed “Lover’s Lane.” This sobriquet obviously came from the belief that the thoroughfare got its name from St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. The truth is more prosaic. It is named after a family that had resided in The Bronx since colonial times. The first member of the family was a Dutch immigrant, Valentine Claesson. In those days, the Dutch did not use last names, but referred to themselves by using the patronymic, the father’s first name followed by the word “son.” Thus, he was Valentine, the son of Claes. He rented a farm in the manor of Fordham from the Dutch Reformed Church, which owned the land. His sons, growing up in an English-dominated society, took his first name and made it their family name, Valentine. One descendant, Isaac Valentine, a blacksmith, purchased land from the Dutch Reformed Church in what is now the Norwood neighborhood. He build his fieldstone farmhouse there in 1758. During the American Revolution, it was the scene of six battles, and the

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RCC classes focus on health and fitness

The Riverdale Community Center at the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (M.S./H.S. 141) will focus on health and fitness on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings this spring beginning on March 1st and March 4th as part of the Center’s Adult and Youth Education Center. There will be a host of different health and fitness classes such as: BREATHWORK MEDITATION - The simple act of learning to connect with inhalation and exhalation enables you to release stress and energy blocks in your body and mind. The class will be held from 7:00-8:15 PM - FEE: $160 + $15 registration fee - 10 weeks. Taught by a Kathleen Booker, certified Breathwork Coach. TAI CHI CHUAN class will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. with Instructor and Tai Chi expert Bernard Rozenberg. Mr. Rozenberg has been teaching Tai Chi Chuan at the Center and at other locations for several years. FEE: $175 + $15 registration fee -10 Tuesday evenings. YO! YOGA FOR OSTEO! - Recent medical studies indicate that as many as 50% of American women over 50 years old will eventually be diagnosed with the potentially dangerous disease osteoporosis, which weakens bones and can lead to fractures. One proven way of combating this disease, as well as its forerunner osteopenia, is Yoga for Osteo. Learn how to minimize the effects of this disease through yoga. Participants will safely learn how to become stronger, while increasing flexibility and balance. This course is held on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. or Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:15 am. Laura Stevens a certified yoga instructor

and personal trainer will guide you. FEE: $170 + $15 registration fee - 10 weeks. PILATES FOR OSTEO - If you love Pilates but have osteopenia, osteoporosis, back and/or neck pain, learn modified moves to strengthen your core safely. 10:30-11:30 AM. FEE: $140 + $15 registration fee - 10 Saturday mornings. For those who want a more intense workout - ZUMBA - Get in shape, boost your cardio fitness and tone your entire body with one of the latest fitness crazes. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system. 7:00-8:00 PM. FEE: $140 + $15 registration fee - 10 Tuesday evenings PILATES/TOTAL BODY TONING - Vigorous routine includes stretching, core strengthening and total body toning utilizing the popular Pilates technique. 7:00-8:00 PM. FEE: $140 + $15 registration fee- 10 Tuesday evenings. RUNNING CLUB - Interested in running your first 10K but haven’t found the motivation. Our weekly class is designed for beginners looking to learn techniques that can help them reach their goal. The group will train together by going on distance runs, drills and learning about the fundamentals of running. 10:30 am - 12 Noon. FEE: $175 + $15 registration fee - 10 Saturday mornings. BOOTCAMP - This course is designed to give you an intense workout using minimal time, for an incredibly efficient and effective workout. Large muscle group exercised are used, often taking advantage of body weight as resistance. Exercises are performed in high intensity bursts with short breaks in between. 9:30-10:30 am. FEE: $140 + $15 registration fee - 10 Saturday mornings. And last, but certainly not least, our

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CSAIR Sisterhood to present two films

The Sisterhood of the Conservative Synagogue of Riverdale will feature two films by famed videographer Diane Newwen on Wednesday February 12th. at 7:45 p.m. in the Synagogue Social Hall. These films entitled ‘The Great Jewish Love’ and ‘In the Blood,’ address issues of cultural identity collective memory and the relationship between Jews and Germans. Admission is free. All Are Welcome. Conservative Synagogue of Riverdale is located at 475 West 250th. Street. For more information, call 718-543-8400.

RCC auditions for spring season

Riverdale Children’s Theatre announces auditions for their spring season! DEAR EDWINA- 2nd-8th grade- Dear Edwina follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver extraordinaire Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers as part of the latest edition of her weekly “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza. Featuring a host of great supporting roles Dear Edwina provides a perfect opportunity to showcase your young performers.Written in the episodic style of Schoolhouse Rock Live! and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Dear Edwina is the perfect ‘girl power’ musical for a new generation. SNOOPY THE MUSICAL- 7th-12th grade. It’s remarkable! Fantastic! Enter-

taining! Yes, Charles M. Schulz has done it again. Snoopy!! the musical sequel to You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned “Peanuts” comic strip, it delights every audience with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Musical numbers include The Big Bow-Wow, Don’t Be Anything Less, Where Did That Little Dog Go and Daisy Hill,Poor Sweet Baby and Just One Person. Audition dates: Tuesday February 11th 4pm -7pm; and Sunday February 16 1pm - 4pm **If you are out of town during the audition dates please email info@riverdaletheatre.org to arrange an alternate time. All auditions will be held at the Riverdale Jewish Center located at 3700 Independence Avenue. Please prepare a short musical theatre selection (1 minute or less), please bring CD accompaniment if possible and be prepared to learn a simple dance combination. Selections from the shows are welcome. The Riverdale Children’s Theatre brings together youth from different religious and cultural backgrounds to learn about themselves, each other and the joy of performing. For more information about the auditions, rehearsal and show performance dates and other RCT programs log on to www.riverdaletheatre.org

Riverdale AARP Chapter to meet

Riverdale Chapter 1546 of AARP will meet on Wednesday, February 19th at 12:30 p.m. at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church auditorium, located at 4765 Henry Hudson Parkway. At this informative meeting , we also will be entertained by Mike Barry, a talented performer who sings and plays his guitar and harmonica. Refreshments will be served. The community is invited. For more information call Manfred Segal at 1-718-549-0088.

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Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced the launch of the New York State Senate’s Annual Earth Day Poster Contest. Students from across the Bronx and Westchester are encouraged to participate in this statewide competition. To celebrate and honor Earth Day, the New York State Senate is sponsoring a poster contest for the fifth year in a row. Children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible. The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration is ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.’ The winning posters will be displayed on Senator Klein’s website and the participants will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation. Students wishing to participate in this year’s event must submit their entry by April 11, 2014 via Senator Klein’s website: www.klein.nysenate.gov. Students are encouraged not only to be creative in their project, but also to convey a real commitment to making the environment a better place. Senator Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) said: ‘This is a fun way to raise awareness and teach our children about the importance of preserving a healthy, clean, and safe environment. The more we educate our young people about these issues, the more likely they are to support important environmental causes as adults.’ Since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, over 20 million Americans have participated, helping to improve the quality of air we breathe and the water we

Midwinter break kids program at the Y

Winter Break is action-packed when you’re at the Y! Their midwinter break program (Feb. 17 - 21) is filled with amazing activities. Specialty classes can include sports, arts, gymnastics, karate, drama and Lego Robotics! In addition to these exciting activities, swim will be offered every day. Fee: $85 per day/$70 Y members. (Special rate for families enrolled in our Kids Space and YCare Programs). Register and Save on our 5 day package! General fee: $400 / Y Member: $325. Registration after the Monday, February 10, 2014 will incur an additional $10 fee per day, if space is available. All programs will run from 9:00am -5:00pm. Early and Late Stay is available. Early Stay 8:00am-9:00am for an additional $10; Y members $7. Late Stay 5:00pm-6:00pm for an additional $10; Y members $7 Lunch and snacks will be provided by the Riverdale Y. All food will be Kosher. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions upon registration. Please send your child with a bathing suit, a towel and swim cap. Swim caps are required to use our pool and are available for purchase at the front desk of the Riverdale Y. For registration: (718)548-8200 ext. 201. Information: Joe Smith ext. 261 or Roxanne Parets ext. 229

‘No Standing Anytime’ Sign on Stevenson Place

In response to a letter written by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to add a missing ‘No Standing Anytime’ sign near 3845 Sedgwick Avenue. Currently, the signage near 3845 Sedgwick, located south of Stevenson Place on the west side of the street, features a ‘No Parking Thursday 11:30 AM- 1 PM’ that is insufficient, because the directional arrow that points in both directions on the sign has tape placed over the arrow pointing south. As a result, motorists were still receiving tickets for parking just beyond the sign pole in an area that had no sign designation, not knowing they were actually parking in a No Standing’ area. The addition of the ‘No Standing Anytime’ sign pointing south, below the ‘No Parking Thursday’ sign, will alleviate confusion and save area residents from both headaches and significant fines. ‘Installing a ‘No Standing Anytime’ sign pointing south, below the ‘No Parking’ sign will clearly indicate the space immediately south of the sign is not available for parking,’ Dinowitz said. ‘I

am happy that the DOT has heeded our call and promised to fix this problem in the near future.’ According to DOT Bronx Borough Commissioner Constance Moran, a work order has been submitted to the sign maintenance unit to fix the problem and should be completed on or before April 30, 2014.

Riverdale Soccer Club accepting registration

The Riverdale Soccer Club is now accepting registrations by mail only for the Spring 2014 season. You can print out a registration form to mail in at www. riverdalesoccerclub.org/registration.pdf, or by calling 718-601-8639 to have a form mailed to you. Registrations will be accepted through February 28th, with enrollment subject to availability after that date. There will be two programs this spring, running for ten Sundays, beginning on March 30. Both programs will take place at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, located at Fieldston Road and Manhattan College Parkway. The fee for either program is $75 per player. The programs are: Peewee Instructional Program: This is the introductory program for boys and girls born in 2006 and 2007 (generally 1st and 2nd graders). The program will take place on Sunday mornings, most likely from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. Riverdale Soccer League (Girls Division): This league is open to girls only, born between 1999 and 2005. Players will be divided into three age groups, and games will take place on Sunday mornings and afternoons, with the younger divisions playing first. There is no program in the spring for boys born before 2006. The Riverdale Soccer League Boys Division plays only in the fall season at Seton Park. Registration for the fall season begins in June.

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The mission of the Riverdale YM-YWHA is to be the hub that brings together members of the Jewish and wider community. At the Y, individuals and families of all backgrounds and abilities gather to grow, to learn, and to deepen their understanding of themselves and their connections to one another. Rooted in Jewish values, our cultural, social, educational, health and wellness programs offer members of all ages multiple pathways into the richness of our local community life. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to improve the quality of life in the Riverdale community and celebrate its uniqueness and its diversity.

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Tuesday, February 18

BABY LAPSIT 10:30 a.m.Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets for birth to 18 months for parents/caregivers. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

e-READER HELP 11 a.m.Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Learn how to download free e-books from the New York Public Library. Get help on using your iPad, Kindle or other tablet or e-reader. First come, first served. Tuesdays @ 11:00 a.m. (some exceptions, please check the online calendar or branch calendar) Wednesdays between 2 and 4 p.m. by appointment only. Please call Lynda at 718-549-1212 to make an appointment.

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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.

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WRITER’S CIRCLE 1 p.m.Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Are you an aspiring writer? Join our writer’s group to share your work and get feedback from other members. All types of writing are welcome, whether it’s fiction, memoir, poetry, or other! For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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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.

Friday, February 14 Kingsbridge

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.

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VALENTINES DAY CONCERT 1 p.m.Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Broadway and cabaret concert by soprano Carol Vinson, who will perform songs by Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers, Burton Lane, Jule Styne and George Gershwin. For more information, call 718-549-4700.

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TEEN ADVISORY GROUP 4 p.m.Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street What’s happening in your world? What’s the hottest book, movie, or cd right now? What programs does the library need? Let us know, and you can earn community service credit for your school. For ages 13 to 18 years. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Saturday, February 15 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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MOVIE TIME 1 p.m.Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Come and join us for movie time at the Van Cortlandt Library. For more information, call 718-543-5150.

Sunday, February 16 Van Cortlandt

DANCE & SONG 1 p.m.Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue The Dancing Crane Georgian Performing Art Company will present dances and songs from all regions of Georgia including mountain dances with swords, elegant court dances and refined women’s dances, all in authentic costumes. For more information, call 718-549-4700.

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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 you friends every Tuesday afternoon for a lively game of Scrabble. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

Wednesday, February 19 Kingsbridge

TODDLER STORY TIME 11 a.m.Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Stories, songs, puppets, and fingerplays for toddlers 18 to 36 months for parents/caregivers. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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TAI CHI 11 a.m.Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue This is an adult program. Registration is required. This is a developmental program and participants are expected to make a weekly commitment. Due to limited space and a high demand, participants will be chosen by a lottery. Please call the branch at 718-549-1212 to add your name to the list.

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AARP MEETING 12:30 p.m.Riverdale Presbyterian Church 4765 Henry Hudson Pkwy. West Riverdale Chapter 1546 of AARP will meet. Entertainment by Mike Barry, a talented performer who sings and plays his guitar and harmonica. For info call Manfred Segal at 718-549-0088.

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LECTURE 1 p.m.Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue Sonya Mittelman, Esq. will speak about wills, trusts and health care proxies. For more information, call 718-549-4700,

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WORKSHOP 11 a.m.Lehman College Music Building Faculty Dining Room 20th Annual Bronx Parks Speak Up. Bronx Parks: A 20/20 Vision. Workshops on creative solutions, engaging you, and working together on a master plan. For info, visit www.bronxspeakup.org

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JAZZ CONCERT 8 p.m.Ethical Culture Society 4450 Fieldston Road The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents the Valerie Capers Ensemble for a night of Jazz classics from the Great American Songbook. For tickets and information, visit http://bronxartsensemble.org or call 718.601.7399.

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RAA EXHIBIT RECEPTION 2 p.m.Ethical Culture Society 4450 Fieldston Road Riverdale artists are exhibiting traditional paintings, photographs and some very innovative mixed media and digital artwork. The Wine and Chocolate Reception will be on Feb. 23. For info, call 718-548-4445 or visit www.riverdaleartassociation.org.

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TEHILLAH TOT SHABBAT 10 a.m.Ethical Culture Society 4450 Fieldston Road Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 PM; 1st Saturdays: Young Families “TOT” Shabbat at 10 AM -11 AM; 3rd Saturdays: Morning and Torah Services at 10 AM; Wednesday afternoons: Tehillah Hebrew School (THS). Contact Rabbi Linda for particular class times. For more information, contact Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn at 718.884.4839 or email info@congregationtehillah.org. You may also visit their website at congregationtehillah.org.

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Sanitation tracking flops on secondary streets By DAVID GREENE Residents may not know if theirs is a tertiary or secondary street, but you don’t have to be a genius to know that the city’s new web site to track snow removal is a flop. Bronx residents realized that when New York City’s PlowNYC web site showed their area was plowed however, several secondary streets were not plowed enough or missed completely after two storms battered the area over three days. Shortly after the latest storm of Wednesday, February 5, PlowNYC reported roadways were clear, the following Thursday angry residents took to the social media web site that apparently generated calls to both 311 and Councilman Andrew Cohen’s office. The source, who noticed the problem when she attempted to assist an elderly woman cross an ice covered street, recalled, “They came and plowed, but I called them again and said it wasn’t good enough, so they came back.” Sources say a plow again returned late Monday and eventually cleared the roadway. The two-manned teams of ticket writer’s were also spotted in force in the Morris Park, Tremont and Fordham sections as hundreds of cars remain encased in blocks of solid ice two or three feet deep. PlowNYC has been tracking the progression of snow removal by the Department of Sanitation of New York (DSNY) since Feb, 2013 and was created in response to the snow removal fiasco of 2010. The PlowNYC program outfitted 1,700 plows and salt spreaders with GPS tracking devices that send the information to a central computer that uploads the information to an on-line map. Officials could not immediately explain the glitch in the inaccuracies of the reporting on PlowNYC, but DSNY spokeswoman Kathy Dawkins asked for photographs of the blocks and vowed to look into the matter. Yet another winter storm is expected to slam the area on Sunday, February 16.

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borough, Community Board No. 10 and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. “This program complements the great work of the District Attorney, the New York Foundling, the Parole Bureau and the social services agencies provide. SNUG is a program that interfaces directly with our problem youths at the time of serious conflicts for the purpose of stopping violence before it escalates. We thank Senator Klein for this initiative and I’m honored to be part of the team,” said Joseph Thompson, president if the 49th Precinct Community Council. “Once again Senator Klein hits it out of the park, along with Jacobi Medical Center. This can be a great way for NYPD to fight crime before it happens. The SNUG program will be an opportunity for reformed criminals to give back to their Bronx communities. Who better to

“While crime in the Bronx is at an alltime low, we have been witness to wave after wave of violence and the ill effects of illegal guns in our communities. I am proud to join Senator Klein and Jacobi in announcing this timely and much needed Operation SNUG funding to provide much needed support to victims and their families and to further reduce gun violence in our Borough,” said Assemblyman Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx). New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Executive Director Leah Barrett added, “New Yorkers Against Gun Violence has worked for 20 years to educate New York youth and community members about gun violence and how to prevent and reduce it. We look forward to working with SNUG in the Bronx to help young people solve problems without resorting to guns and empower them to become advocates for gun violence prevention and productive members of their communities.”

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Continued from Page 2 pain I have experienced. A Bronx SNUG program may be too late for my son, but if it saves one young person’s life it’s worth every penny. Thank you Senator Klein for listening ” said Elizabeth Thompson, member of North Central Bronx Hospital’s Community Advisory Board and a member of the North Bronx/Westchester Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. Some of the violence interrupters will be recruited by a local pastor, who has experience in counseling high risk youth. “This is a very significant program that we are bringing to The Bronx. In my line of work I eulogize a lot of young men from street violence. I believe that this is a way that we can save lives. This program will be a definite blessing to the community,” said Rev. Joseph Gooding of Fellowship Tabernacle Ministries. Operation SNUG was heralded by Community Precinct Councils across the

help fight crime than people who lived it and learned from it? There are many senseless shootings that occur and innocent children get injured or die from. I am happy that the Senator asked me to be a part of it,” said Community Board No. 10 Chairman John Marano. “I am very excited to see this proven program brought into the Bronx,” Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda (D-Bronx) said. “This program takes aim at our community’s most vulnerable, our youth. I plan on working diligently with Senator Klein to continue to bring programs and legislation that will put a stop to gun violence.” “This program is another step in the right direction toward making the Bronx safer for all its residents and families. I am happy to see the positive changes it will bring to our communities through proactive approaches, guidance and education,” said Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx).

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INVESTMENT BLDG IN NORTH RIVERDALE 3 Commercial Units & 3 Residential Units (2+ 2+ 4 BRs) & Basement ........ $1,700,000 FIELDSTON TERR: Newly Renov, Gorgeous 5BRs, 4.5Baths .... $1,100,000 411 W 261 STREET, Multifamily House w/ Walk-Out Renov Basement, In-Law Apt, 3 BR/1 Bath + 4 BR / 1 Bath ... $899,900 50 W MARBLE HILL AVE, Multifamily House in Bx....... $750,000 101 HELENA AVE, Immaculate 2 Family W/ An Adjacent 50x100 Buildable Lot Sold Separately, 3 BR+2 BR............... $..$699,000 5808 MOSHOLU AVE, Great Investment Property 3 Multifamily, Store Front.................................................................... $734,900 269 W 254TH Street 2 Family House 3-4BR/2 Bath + 2 BR/ 1 BA, Space To Park, Great Location ..................................... $724,900 5137 POST ROAD HOUSE: 3BR/1.5Bath, Jacuzzi, Fenced Backyard & Deck 2 Car parking, Avail To Rent $3300 ..... Sale Price $624,900 5 HIGHLAND AVE, Multifamily House 3 Apts W/ 1 Bedroom Each, Walk-Out Basement, Porch, Backyard.......................... $599,999 18 HIGHLAND VIEW PL. Middletown, NY Single Family 4 BR/2.5 Bath w/Pool, 2 car garage, Walk-out Basm ................. $599,900 647 CARDINAL RD, Two Story Single Family House In Yonkers, Large Backyard, In-Ground Pool .................................. $550,000

1525-1527 BRYANT AVE, Bx Multifamily House ........... $550,000 515 BRUSH AVE Single Family House, 3Br/2Ba ........... $525,000 1468 ST. LAWRENCE AVE, Multifamily Bx House, 3+3 BR, 2 Ba, Full Basement ............................................................... $485,000 210-20 88TH RD Single Family In Queens, 3Br/3Ba, Great Location ........................................................................ $489,000 574 MCLEAN AVE Single Family 4 Br, 3 Ba, 2 Stories, Great Value............................................................................. $449,993 1466 ST. LAWRENCE AVE, Bronx 3+2 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Newly Renovated Spacious 2 Family Detached Duplex House, has over 2100 Sq Ft of Living Space .......... $480,000 1051 E 227TH STREET Great 3-Family House, 1st& 2nd Flr Have 2B & 3rd Flr Has 3Br, Spacious Backyard ................... $399,000 135 CARYL AVE, Yonkers, 6 BR/4 BA with a finished walk-out basement + 2 car garage .............................................. $389,999 75 ELISSA LN, 2 Family Home On A Cul-De-Sac For The Price Of A Single Family In Bronxville Heights ......................... $379,999 325 UNDERHILL AVE, 2 Houses On Lot, 2 Br Each...$370,000 290 Reservoir Place, 2 Family House .......................... $369,000 936 CRANFORD AVE, Two Detached House W/ Shared Driveway And Finished Basement................................................ $365,000 1561 HERING AVE, Bronx Single Family House In Morris Park! Great Starter Home In Need Of A Little TLC ................. $350,000 3013 PAULDING AVE, 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms......... $315,000 1915 BUSSING AVE Single Family, 2 Story, 3Br, 2Ba ... $300,000 2860 VALENTINE AVE, Multifamily House 1BR+4BR+5BR ... $205,000

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189 CHURCH STREET, Poughkeepsie, 5 BRs & 3 Baths ... $450,000 15 BRENNER RIDGE ROAD, Pleasant Valley, 4 BRs & 4 Baths, Beautiful Garden, Build In 1991 ................................... $430,000 29 VIRGINIA AVE, Poughkeepsie, 3 BRs & 3 Baths, Buyer Responsible For City & Estate Certification Req .......... $125,000 91 GARDEN ST, Poughkeepsie, 4 BRs, 1 Bath, Short Sale, Buyer Responsible For City & Estate Certification Req ............ $80,000

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3850 HUDSON Manor Terr Gorgeous 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Playground, Doorman .................................................. $424,900 47 FORT WASHINGTON, 3 Br/1Ba In Washington Heights, Great Location, Priced To Sell ............................................... $424,900 5800 ARLINGTON AVE 2 BR/ 1BA, Terrace W/ High-End Renov, Corner Unit, Avail To Rent $2600 ................ Sale Price $399,900 3135 JOHNSON AVE 2 BR /2 Bath, Luxury Bldg, Pool, Parking, Storage, Gym ................................................................ $349,900 3135 JOHNSON AVE: 1 BR/1 BA In Luxury Building, Pool, Storage, Exercise Room, Parking ................................. $299,900 525 W 235TH ST, 2Br/2Ba, Parquet Fl, Spacious Living Rm, Abundant Closet Space, Pet Friendly ........................... $274,900 3850 HUDSON Manor Terr Spacious 2 BR/ 2 BA, Terrace, Parquet Floors, Abundant Closets, Pets OK .............................. $274,900 3901 INDEPENDENCE AVE, 2 BR/2 BA w/ Terrace, Playground, Great Location, Avail to Rent For $2100 ...... Sale Price $224,900 325 E. 201ST ST. Large 2 BD (CONV 3), 1 Bath. Sponsor Unit – NO Board Approval............................................................. $219,900 3725 HHP 2 BR/1BA, Windowed EIK, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In

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Closet, Close To Transportation ................................... $219,900 6485 BROADWAY Large 2Bedroom /1Bath w/ Terrace, Pets Welcome, JUST LISTED ................................................ $199,900 75 W. 238TH ST 3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath, Great Location W/ Most Amenities...................................................................... $190,000 555 KAPPOCK ST 1Br/1Ba, Hardwood Fl, Lots Of Closet Space, Excellent Views ............................................................. $189,900 629 KAPPOCK ST: Jr.4 Convt. To 2BR/1Ba, Great Space, Priced For A Quick Sell ........................................................... $184,900 180 VAN CORTL PARK SOUTH, 2Bedrooms / 1Bath...... $184,900 3635 JOHNSON AVE 2BR/1Bath, Spacious LV RM & Beautiful Crown Molding, Renov Kitc & Bath ............................. $184,900 5620 NETHERLAND AVE: 2BR/1Ba, Windowed Kitch, Utilities & Parking Space Inclu...................................................... $172,500 2390 PALISADE AV Lrg Jr.4 Convt. To 2Br/1Ba, Gym, Pool, Steps to Metro North, Avail To Rent $1600 ........... Sale Price $162,999 5550 FIELDSTON RD: Jr.4 w/Terr – Gorgeous Views, Maint Incl Util,Pets OK................................................................... $160,000 325 E. 201ST ST. Spacious 1 BD w/Renov Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances. Sponsor Unit – NO Board Approval! ...$149,900 3901 INDEPENDENCE AVE 1 BR/ 1 BA, Parquet Fl, Open Kitchen, Great Condition! ........................................................... $149,900 3901 INDEPENDENCE AVE: Renov 1Br/1Ba, Hardwood Fl, Updated Kitchen & Bath ............................................................. $149,900 5235 POST ROAD: Great Location 1 BR / 1 Bath, Priced To Sell In Well Maintained Building ......................................... $149,900 5715 MOSHOLU Large 1 BR, 1 BA, Windowed Kitchen, Renov Bath, Abundant Closet Space ....................................... $149,000 180 VAN CORTL PARK SOUTH, 1BR/ 1BA ..................... $145,000 5615 NETHERLAND AVE: Bright & Renov HUGE 1BR/1Bath, Indoor Parking Space, MUST SELL .......................................... $139,900 325 E. 201ST ST. Cozy 1 BD w/Renov Kitchen and abundant amount of light! Sponsor Unit – NO Board Approval... $134,900 1175 ANDERSON AVE 3 BR/ 2 Bath, Great Value .......... $130,000 5610 NETHERLAND AVE, Priced To SELL 1 BR / 1 Bath, Renovated, Motivated Seller ......................................... $129,900 5635 NETHERLAND AVE: Gorgeous 1 BR, 1 Bath, Close To Metro North Riverdale Train Station........................................ $127,000 325 E. 201ST ST. Huge 1 BD w/Eat-in Kitchen. Sponsor Unit – NO Board Approval!............................................................ $124,900 2500 JOHNSON AVE, Large Studio in Luxury building W/ Gorgeous Views. .......................................................... $124,000 5235 POST ROAD: Renovated Studio L Shape, Brand New Kitchen and Bath, Lots Of Closets............................................. $119,900 5644 NETHERLAND AVE Priced To Sell, Gorgeous 1 BR/1Bath, Great Location .............................................................. $119,000 3065 SEDGWICK AVE, 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom ........... $115,000 5715 MOSHOLU AVE: 1 BR / 1 Bath, Updated Kitchen and Bath, Close To Transportation, Schools ................................ $109,900 6535 BROADWAY: 1Bedroom, 1Bath, Ready to move-in, HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER ........................................................ $99,900 3121 MIDDLETOWN RD, 1 Bathroom. ............................ $ 69,999 5235 POST ROAD Sunny Studio W/ Renov Kitchen, Bathroom... Price Reduced ................................................................ $69,999

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231 ST Gorgeous House 4 Br/1 Ba In Riverdale Plus Bonus Rm, Back & Side Yard, Fireplace, 4 Parking Spaces................ $5000 245 E. 93RD ST., Large Jr. 4 W/ 1.5 Marble Bath, Terrace, Updated Kitchen, Rent With Option To Buy....................... $3750 POST ROAD HOUSE: 3BR/1.5Bath, Jacuzzi, Fenced Backyard & Deck 2 Car parking............................................................ $3300 254TH STREET 2 Family House 3-4BR/2 Bath + 2 BR/ 1 BA, Space To Park, Great Location .......................................... $2600 BAINBRIDGE AVE: Walk-Up - Brand New Renovation, 2BR/1Ba ....$1350-$1550 3800 INDEPENDENCE AVE, Junior 4 (CONV 2) ................... $1525

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RAA celebrates romance of February

erie Capers, piano and vocals; Alan Givens, flute and sax; Mark Marino, guitar; John Robinson, bass; Doug Richardson, drums and Pito Castillo, Latin Percussion. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors and students and include intermission refreshments. Discount available for advance online tickets sales - 10% for three tickets, 20% for four ticket and 30% for five or more tickets. For tickets and information, visit http://bronxartsensemble.org or call 718.601.7399.

Thursday, February 13, 2014 • The RIVERDALE REVIEW

Truth or Unintended Consequences

Mayor Bill DeBlasio has impressed us as being a fine fellow whose heart is in the right place. But unfortunately he is not a “big picture” man. He wants to raise people’s wages, give them more benefits, enhance the services offered by government. He wants to stop aggressive policing. He even wants to make life better for the horses who transport tourists through Central Park. All this is admirable. We certainly admire the respect he has shown for New York’s educators, welcome after the contempt for them shown by the Bloomberg administration. But in the real world, for every action, there is a reaction, a result that might not quite yield the intended result. Will the end of “stop, question and frisk,” one of the signature initiatives of the Bloomberg and Giuliani administrations, be paid for with the blood of more murder victims? The reduction of the number of annual murders, which exceeded 2200 during the Dinkins administration, is now down to barely 300. By any measure this is one of the great public policy triumphs enjoyed by this or any other city. Will raising the minimum wage to higher levels in New York than elsewhere be paid for in lost jobs? Experience tells us that the answer is yes. Mandates piled on business have a similar negative effect. That’s why the business community fears this administration. It isn’t just the extra cost, but the cost of dealing with government that scares them. Running a government is like a chess game. To be successful, one must be able to project several moves ahead. This brings us to one of the least important initiatives of the new administration thus far, the proposed ban on carriage horses. This was pure pandering to a tiny minority of animal “rights” activists, concerned about the suffering of animals. Many would argue that these horses were bred to do such labor and have done this type of work for millennia and are still here and thriving. One might ask what will become of these animals once they can no longer engage in the reason they are here in the first place. Of course, the word “glue” comes to mind. As does the sale of horseflesh for food, perhaps for other animals, perhaps even for human consumption. In Denmark, as liberal a society as one could imagine, a few days ago an “excess” giraffe in the Copenhagen Zoo was put down and fed to the lions. In many European countries horse is commonly sold for its meat. No one should think that this is a particularly common practice. In many trips abroad, we have encountered a number of shops that sell and even specialize in the sale of horsemeat. But after hundreds of meals abroad, after nearly a half-century of travel, we have not knowingly encountered horsemeat on any restaurant menu (although we occasionally had suspicions). One memorable Italian butcher shop that specializes in horseflesh, is located in the famous Rialto Market in the City of Venice. There you can purchase such delicacies as Salame di Asino, a dish that requires no translation to understand, but at least for us, a stronger stomach than we possess to want to sample I am not suggesting that Mr. DeBlasio would encourage such an ignominious end to the useful careers of New York’s carriage horses, which brought so much joy to tourists and romantic moments even our locals. But these animals are not likely to be adopted as pets to live out their days in an atmosphere of love and leisure. Be careful what you wish for. While nothing is written in stone, we don’t really see a happy ending to this story for the animals Mr. DeBlasio is so intent on “protecting.” Or, for that matter, the drivers of the wagons so long gainfully employed, now facing unemployment. Just ask Marius the Giraffe, late of the Copenhagen Zoo, now residing in the digestive systems of Danish lions, in that most civilized of cities, where bicycles outnumber automobiles. So perhaps it is time, early in this well-intentioned administration, to step back and ask what are the possible negative outcomes of the otherwise noble initiatives being put before us. Will raising taxes, changing our policing strategy, unilaterally raising wages really make things better in either of the two New Yorks that the mayor is so fond of talking about? Or will it drive out the citizens of one, leaving no one left to pay for pulling the wagons of the citizens of the other?

Politicians and income inequality To The Editor: Let’s talk about income inequality, but let’s not just compare the salaries of low income workers to those of the relatively few professional athletes, movie stars, partners of major law firms or chief executive officers of Fortune 500 companies. Let’s also compare the income inequality between these unfortunate people struggling to survive on the minimum wage to the vastly greater numbers of politicians who infest our society and live the “good life” such as, for example, local Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz. While society debates whether to raise the minimum wage a dollar or so to nine dollars an hour, ten dollars an hour or something approaching a “living wage,” Assembly Dinowitz, because of his political connections (and he is not alone in this) receives $500 (five hundred dollars) per case for serving as a Referee in foreclosure cases — an easy job that requires a minimum amount of time or expertise. I once saw him make $1,500 at the Bronx County Courthouse for handling three cases in a half hour. How much an hour is that?

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Politics has been so lucrative for Mr. Dinowitz that although he has complained many times that his legislative salary of $79,500 annually (for a part time job) was not enough and that he deserved a raise, he recently turned up his nose to running for the City Council seat now held by Andrew Cohen. That job, which was his for the taking, would have paid him a salary of $112,500 annually (also for a part time job) which amounts to a very substantial raise of $33,000 yearly. Besides which he would not have had to travel to Albany and could have spent more time with his family. It makes you wonder why? It certainly would be interesting to take a close look at Assemblyman Dinowitz’ income tax return to find out exactly what his sources of income were for the category of $20,000 - $50,000 of other income he reported as having made in 2012. And,

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Congregation Tehillah meets at RYSEC, 4450 Fieldston Rd., Riverdale NY 10471 on Fridays: Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 PM; 1st Saturdays: Young Families ‘TOT’

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Jeffrey Dinowitz is not alone in this respect. There are many other state legislators who fall in the $20,000 - $50,000 category (and above) and are currently in court fighting an attempt by Gov. Cuomo’s Moreland Commission to obtain this information. Since income inequality is a fact of life in this country, I would suggest to parents that if they want their children to escape a possible life of poverty, that they encourage their children to become politicians and live the “good life.” Politics certainly pays well and has wonderful perks. Perhaps someday, their sons and daughters might also be in a position where they too, like Assemblyman Dinowitz, can turn down a $33,000 raise, an amount of money that any family living at the minimum wage level would love to be making as a yearly salary. Alvin Gordon

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Shabbat at 10 AM -11 AM; 3rd Saturdays: Morning and Torah Services at 10 AM; Wednesday afternoons: Tehillah Hebrew School (THS). Contact Rabbi Linda for particular class times. Congregation Tehillah is an inclusive Jewish community, celebrating its multicultural diversity, and drawing from Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist traditions. For more information, contact Rabbi Linda Shriner-Cahn at 718.884.4839 or email info@ congregationtehillah.org. You may also visit their website at congregationtehillah.org.

Tuckahoe

SICILIAN HUMOR 6:30 p.m.Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Do Sicilians Have a Sense of Humor? Don’t miss this informative and enjoyable lecture by Professor Gaetano Cipolla that will explore whether Sicilians have a sense of humor in a humorous and entertaining way while making a serious assessment of Sicilians and their character. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $15, Non-Members $25. For more information, call 914-771-8700.

Friday, February 14 Somers

BOUQUET MAKING WORKSHOP 10:30 a.m.Lasdon Park Route 35 Valentine’s Day Bouquet Workshop. Create a candy and flower wreath to give to your sweetheart, family member or friend. Fee $15; pre-register at 914-886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com.

Saturday, February 15 Croton-on-Hudson

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.

Yonkers

CREATIONS FROM NATURE 10 a.m.Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Remove invasive vines from the trees, then weave them into wreaths, baskets, hearts and more. For info, call 914-968-5851.

Somers

BOUQUET MAKING WORKSHOP 10:30 a.m.Lasdon Park Route 35 Valentine’s Day Bouquet Workshop for Couples. Bring a friend or family member to make a wreath with flowers and candy. Fee $15; pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com

Rye

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m.Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Maintenance of the Overlooks. Bring work gloves and help out with this maintenance project. Hand tools provided. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

North White Plains

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS 1 p.m.Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Learn about the nature center animals up close and personal. For more information, call 914-428-1005.

Cross River

VALENTINE CRAFTS 1 p.m.Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Mother Nature will provide the materials needed to make personalized gifts for loved ones. For info, call 914-864-7322.

Sunday, February 16 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.

Rye

BLUEBIRD BOXES 2 p.m.Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Make-and-Take Bluebird Boxes. Make your own bluebird box for your backyard. Fee $2; pre-register at 914-835-4466.

Scarsdale

MAPLE SUGARING 2 p.m.Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Come learn the simple steps of how to make your own maple syrup. Dress for outdoors. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.

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Thursday, February 20 Tuckahoe

LECTURE 6:30 p.m.Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place The History and Origins of Carneval. The evening will open with a reception featuring some of the traditional regional desserts. Professor Joseph Spedaliere’s lecture will immediately follow. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $15, Non-Members $25. For more information, call 914-771-8700.

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COOKING CLASS 6:30 p.m.Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Cooking with Puff Pastry. A cooking class presented by Fran DiPaola. Participants will enjoy the featured dishes accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine. For a detailed menu please visit our website wiccny.org Must register in advance and prepay. Members $50, Member’s Guests $60. For more information, call 914-771-7800.

Saturday, February 22 Croton-on-Hudson

Somers

WEAVING BY HAND 10 a.m.Muscoot Farm Route 100 Create a bowl with yarn or ribbon by learning hand-weaving techniques. Fee $10; pre-register at (914) 864-7282.

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Yonkers

NATURE WALK 10 a.m.Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Get Moving in a Too-Short Month. A highly aeroblic, fastpaced walk for those who love nature and great workouts. For more information, call 914-968-5851.

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Tuckahoe

RENAISSANCE LECTURE 10:30 a.m.Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Sculptors of the Renaissance. We shall take a close look at their lives and greatest works, including Donatello’s bronze David, and the beautiful Gates of Paradise on the Florence baptistery by Ghiberti. Presented by Toni McKeen. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $15 - Non-Members $25. For more information, call 914-771-8700.

Rye

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m.Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Trail Maintenance. Bring work gloves and help with this volunteer project at the sanctuary. Hand tools provided. For more information, call 914-835-4466

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Tuckahoe

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Scarsdale

WILDLIFE IN WINTER 2 p.m.Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Come for an hour of fun as a naturalist shows off some of our favorite animals. This entertaining and informative program allows visitors to hear, see, and touch many of our fascinating furry, feathered, and scaly friends. Best for ages 5 and over. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For info, call 914-723-3470.

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