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Most local parents kept kids home due to storm By ANDREW WOLF Parents in Riverdale overwhelming rejected the decision of Mayor Bill DeBlasio, and his schools Chancellor, Carmen Fariña, to open schools during the snowstorm that hit the city last Thursday, February 13th. Attendance at the three Riverdale schools, P.S. 24, P.S. 81, and the Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, hit what some described as “historic” lows, as did the attendance at P.S. 7, which is located in Kingsbridge. “I just don’t get it,” complained one P.S. 24 parent to the Riverdale Review. “Isn’t there a window in DeBlasio’s house? Couldn’t he see just how bad the conditions were. Don’t they tell him what is going on all over the city?” Many parents, pedestrians and motorists complained that streets here were not being plowed and salted fast enough. “I’ve never seen such a poor job of digging out,” complained the owner of a snowbound Honda on Independence Avenue. “And when the city plows finally get here, they make things worse by plowing us in,” complained the resident. The highest local attendance here on Thursday was posted by P.S. 7where 60.5% of the elementary school age children managed to make it into class. At P.S. 24, only 51.2% of the children were marked “present” on Thursday, and at P.S. 81 the figure slipped to just 39.1 making it in. Bringing up the rear was the

Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy, where less than a third of the enrolled students (32.1%) made it in. The figures, when contrasted to the average attendance at each school reveal just how bad the turnout was. On a typical day, attendance at P.S. 24 will reach 94%, at P.S. 81 the figure is 93.2% and at R.K.A. 91.8% will typically show up on any given day. Once again, in terms of attendance, P.S. 7 in Kingsbridge sets the pace, averaging am impressive attendance rate of 95.3%. Citywide the average last Thursday was 44.7%. Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz was generally supportive of the mayor’s decision. “I realize what a tough call this is. Ultimately parents need to make decisions as to what is best for their children given the specific situation.” School has been closed due to snow only 11 times since 1978. But this time weather forecasts appeared to be right on the money, leading to the angry exchange with NBC weatherman Al Roker, whose forecast for the mayor was “one term.” Assemblyman Dinowitz reflected on the controversy: “When it comes to a decision whether or not to close the schools when it snows, it is almost impossible for the mayor to make a popular decision. If he closes the schools he will be criticized; if he keeps them open he will be criticized. And if he closes the schools too often many parents who want the schools closed in the snow

will be upset if the school year has to be extended. “Sometimes there is a clear cut case. Last Thursday was a bad day but it was not quite as clear cut, Al Roker notwithstanding. When I was outside at 6:00 a.m. it was barely snowing. The snow was coming down hard by the time kids had to go to school. By dismissal time the weather was not nearly as bad. For some parents keeping their children home is easy, if they have child care. “Most parents cannot afford child care and cannot afford to take the day off for a snow day. The schools aren’t a babysitting service, but they should be closed sparingly. If a parent believes their child should stay home, then the parent should keep the child home. About 45% of the students went to school last Thursday. The others should not be penalized, but the parents who want to send their children to school should not be penalized either. “I’m sure statistics will show that there is a direct relationship between attendance and how close children live to their schools. Perhaps attendance would be better if more children went to school near where they live. A large part of the concern over safety is connected to the fact that so many more children than necessary take a bus to school because their parents choose to send them to a school far from home. ”Maybe the Mayor made the right call; maybe he Continued on Page 2

In prelude to election, Klein and Koppell protect their left flanks A primary election challenge to State Senator Jeff Klein is appearing to grow more likely, as former Councilman Oliver Koppell has ramped up public criticism of Mr. Klein. Amazingly, the issue of contention is the proposed income tax increase on the very wealthy to pay for the expansion of Universal Pre-Kindergarten. I say amazingly because both men support Mayor DeBlasio’s proposal despite the fact that it is an anathema to Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Governor has already promised to fully finance Pre-K throughout the entire State of New York. But Cuomo is unalterably opposed to any tax increases. Koppell is doing so to define himself as the most liberal fellow in the race, while Klein seeks to define himself as the liberal who can actually get things done in a state with a legislature famous for its gridlock. Klein has positioned himself as one of the key players up in Albany. He leads a breakaway faction of four Democratic Senators who have the balance of power in the State Senate. Because he cut a deal with the Republicans, Klein holds the position of co-leader of the Senate, and no legislation can move without his approval. This unique arrangement has forced Republicans and Dem-

ocrats in the State Senate to collaborate and brings the G.O.P. to the left and the Democrats to the right, insuring that on most issues, they meet at the center. This has exacerbated an ugly split among the local Democrats,

particularly in the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club. Ironically, the split has its roots with Mr. Klein’s emergence as a Riverdale elected official. In 2004, when the late former

State Senator Guy Velella was convicted on corruption charges and forced to relinquish his seat, the leadership of the club, led by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz and Congressman Eliot Engel, supported former Assemblyman

Steve Kaufman for the vacant seat against Mr. Klein. At the time, then City Councilman Koppell broke ranks with his local supporters and threw his support to Mr. Klein. Continued on Page 3

BRONX POLAR BEARS: About two dozen members of the Bronx Polar Bears Club gathered at Orchard Beach on Saturday, February 15, for their annual Valentines swim in the frigid waters of the Long Island Sound. With an air temperature of 34-degrees and a water temperature of 28-degrees, members took the plunge for a brief swim. --Photo by David Greene

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Klein report critical of placement of sex offenders

After learning that a Level 2 sex offender, who molested a five-year-old boy, moved within 1,000 feet of a Bronx school in violation of New York State law, State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx) launched an investigation into the sex offender registry system and discovered that the incident was not an anomaly. The troublesome findings of a report released today by Klein’s office reveal that six other Level 2 and 3 sex offenders in New York City have been living within 1,000 feet of schools. In the case of Roland Marrero, the sex offender who

prompted this report, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Department of Criminal Justice Services approved his address within 1,000 feet of P.S. 357, which was constructed in September. The new school was not listed on their database. Senator Klein introduced legislation, S6600, which would require the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision to obtain a quarterly list of all elementary and secondary schools in the state to prevent the mistake from happening again.

Kids kept home due to storm

Continued from Page 1 didn’t. One thing is clear however: no matter what decision he made, he would have been criticized for it. And as far as the weather forecast being right on the money: we all know that’s not exactly always the case. “When it comes to a decision whether or not to close the schools when it snows, it is almost impossible for the mayor to make a popular decision. If he closes the schools he will be criticized; if he keeps them open he will be criticized. And if he closes the schools too often many parents who want the schools closed in the snow will be upset if the school year has to be extended. Dinowitz continued, “Sometimes there is a clear cut case. Last Thursday was a bad day but it was not quite as clear cut, Al Roker notwithstanding. When I was outside at 6:00 a.m. it was barely snowing. The snow was coming down hard by the time kids had to go to school. By dismissal time the weather was not nearly as bad. For some parents keeping their children home is easy, if they have child care. Most parents cannot afford child care and cannot

afford to take the day off for a snow day. The schools aren’t a babysitting service, but they should be closed sparingly. If a parent believes their child should stay home, then the parent should keep the child home. About 45% of the students went to school last Thursday. The others should not be penalized, but the parents who want to send their children to school should not be penalized either. “I’m sure statistics will show that there is a direct relationship between attendance and how close children live to their schools. Perhaps attendance would be better if more children went to school near where they live. A large part of the concern over safety is connected to the fact that so many more children than necessary take a bus to school because their parents choose to send them to a school far from home. Dinowitz concluded. “Maybe the Mayor made the right call; maybe he didn’t. One thing is clear however: no matter what decision he made, he would have been criticized for it. And as far as the weather forecast being right on the money: we all know that’s not exactly always the case.”

The analysis also uncovered another alarming error. In over 130 instances registered sex offenders were listed under incorrect zip codes, rending New York’s “Sex Offender Alert System” entirely useless. Parents and community members alike utilize the system to receive notification when a sex offender moves into the area. “These mistakes are leaving entire communities vulnerable to the type of disturbed, dangerous criminals who often strike more than once. There’s a reason why the law does not allow pedophiles to live within 1,000 feet of a school. Parents expect those laws to be enforced. That’s why I’m committed to passing legislation that will keep a close watch on the Division of Parole and prevent these types of inexcusable mistakes from ever happening again,” said Senator Klein.

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In his fifth “State of the Borough” address, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will continue to highlight the “New Bronx”--his ongoing push to get Bronxites and the world-at-large to view the borough in a new light. Borough President Diaz’s speech, which will take place at Hostos Community College on Thursday, February 20, will highlight job creation efforts and other initiatives that his office has undertaken since 2009, when he won a special election to become borough president. Those numbers include nearly $5.7 billion in total development all over the borough, as well as thousands of jobs created and crime at its lowest levels in decades.

“The Bronx is transforming, all around us” said Borough President Diaz in an excerpt of the speech supplied to this newspaper. “We are writing a new chapter of the history of our borough. And we are doing so in strong partnership with our institutions, businesses, elected officials, non-profits and, most importantly, the 1.4 million citizens who call the Bronx their home.” Borough President Diaz has made particular efforts to highlight the continued decrease in crime across the borough, noting that the boroughs murder rate dropped over 27 percent from 2012 to 2013, with The Bronx seeing just 82 total murders, the lowest since such statistics

Koppell & Klein protect left flank

Continued from Page 1 Four years later, Mr. Koppell stood with former Bronx County Leader Jose Rivera and refused to support Mr. Dinowitz for the post of Chairman of the Bronx County Committee. Mr. Dinowitz was part of the “Rainbow Rebellion that wrested control of the party from the Rivera/Ramirez machine. This was said to have irreparably destroyed the relationship between Mr. Koppell and his once protégé, Mr. Dinowitz. Dinowitz support led to the alliance with Ruben Diaz, Jr., who was elected Bronx Borough President. The opposing candidate was to have been Mr. Rivera’s son, Councilman Joel Rivera, who was scared from the race by the Rainbow Rebellion juggernaut. Another of Rivera’s children, Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera, was defeated for reelection last year in the wake of scandal. Meanwhile, as relations between Koppell and his historic supporters in the Ben Franklin Club soured, the relationship

between Senator Klein and Mr. Dinowitz and his supporters deepened. Klein was said to have played a key role in helping to elect the term-limited Koppell’s replacement, Andrew Cohen, strongly supported by Dinowitz. Denied power by Mr. Klein’s break-a-way Democratic faction, the scandal-buffeted Senate Democratic leadership is seeking a candidate to challenge Mr. Klein. Out of office for the first time in years, Mr. Koppell is a known quantity who could pose a credible challenge to Mr. Klein. But coming off a lackluster twelve years in the City Council, where Mr. Koppell’s greatest achievement was spearheading the movement that compromised term limits, allowing Mayor Michael Bloomberg – and Mr. Koppell himself – to run for a third term, it is questionable whether he could defeat the younger, popular Mr. Klein, who seems to have no shortage of energy and who has learned to get his name and face in the press for any number of issues.

began to be reliably recorded in 1963. “We have a great story to tell, especially when it comes to safety,” said Borough President Diaz in his speech. The truth is on our side. In 2012, the crime rate in our borough was the lowest it had been since the early 1960’s. Last year, we shattered that record.” Borough President Diaz added, “We have made huge gains in crime prevention, and our reductions are setting the pace for the entire city. By certain metrics, the Bronx is a safer place to live than cities such as Philadelphia and Boston, and much safer than New Orleans or Washington, D.C.” Borough President Diaz’s speech will also focus on job creation, highlighting several major projects--such as FreshDirect’s relocation to Mott Haven, new retail malls in Kingsbridge and Bay Plaza, and the Sunshine Business Incubator in Hunts

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Diaz expected to stress boro’s economic progress

Point--as models of smart economic development that are taking hold in every corner of the borough. Borough President Diaz will also focus on the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, which is slated to become the world’s largest ice sports center --the Kingsbridge National Ice Center. KNIC will feature nine year-round indoor regulation size ice rinks, including a feature rink that can seat approximately 5,000 people and be used to host national and international ice hockey tournaments, figure and speed skating competitions and ice shows. The project will also include 50,000 square feet of space designated for community uses. It is expected that KNIC will draw more than 2 million visitors a year. The project will be brought to life with roughly $300 million in private development funds, and is being ushered to The Bronx by New York Rangers legend Mark Messier and Olympic figure skating champion Sarah Hughes.

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Around the schools... Manhattan College

Three acclaimed authors will speak at Manhattan College during the spring semester as a part of the Major Author Reading Series (M.A.R.S.). Poets Kwame Dawes (March 12) and Jane Springer (April 3) and novelist Chris Tusa (April 24) will participate in the series. Ghanaian-born Jamaican poet Kwame Dawes will commence the M.A.R.S. series on March 12 at 7 p.m. He is the author of 16 award-winning books of poetry, and is also a writer of fiction, nonfiction and plays. Dawes’ most recent poetry collections include Duppy Conqueror published in 2013 and Wheels in 2011.  He also released two novels, Bivouac in 2009 and She’s Gone in 2007, and was the 2008 winner of the Hurston/ Wright Legacy Award for Best First Novel. Kwame’s work has appeared in BOMB Magazine, the London Review of Books, Granta, Essence, World Literature Today, and DoubleTake Magazine. After winning an Emmy in 2009 for LiveHopeLove.com, an interactive site based on his Pulitzer Center project, HOPE: Living and Loving with AIDS in Jamaica, Kwame reported on AIDS in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. His poems, blogs, articles and documentary work were an integral part of the report by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting that won the National Press Club Joan Friedenberg Award for Online Journalism. Dawes is also the Glenna Luschei Editor of Prairie Schooner and a Chancellor’s Professor of English at the University of Nebraska. Following Dawes, Jane Springer, author of the poetry collection, Dear Blackbird

(2007), will visit campus on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Her second collection, Murder Ballad (2012), received the Beatrice Hawley Award from Alice James Books. The series will conclude with Chris Tusa, author of Dirty Little Angels (2009), on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. His debut collection of poems, Haunted Bones, was published in 2006. Designed to engage and expose students to contemporary literature, M.A.R.S. has brought several notable writers to campus for readings and book signings since its inception in 2010. All of the events are free, open to the public, and will be held in Hayden Hall, room 100. M.A.R.S. is co-sponsored by the College’s English department and the School of Arts, in cooperation with the Women and Gender Studies program. For more information about M.A.R.S., please contact Adam Koehler, assistant professor of English, at (718) 862-7546 or adam.koehler@manhattan.edu, or Dominika Wrozynski, assistant professor of English, at (718) 862-7921 or dominika. wrozynski@manhattan.edu. 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.

Horace Mann School

Horace Mann School’s Annual Buzzell Games will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m., at Draddy Gymnasium, Manhattan College. An Annual Tradition, Horace Mann will play Riverdale Country School The Robert Buzzell Memorial Games were established 51 years ago as a memorial to Robert Buzzell, a student at Horace Mann until 1950 when he was stricken with polio. All are welcome. Proceeds go to the NY Chapter of March of Dimes/American Cancer Society. Horace Mann is pleased and proud to present the work of Jerry Pinkney, award winning, artist/ illustrator in the Fisher Hall Gallery the month of February. The Opening Celebration for his show is on Thursday, February 20 at 3:15pm. He will be working with students from the Lower Division on Feb. 19. 20, 21. He will be working with Upper Division students on Feb. 25.

Local Scholars

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, today announced that 809 students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Students from this area named to the Dean’s List are: Elona Mikelaj of Bronx, NY. Hazell Imbert of Bronx, NY. The College of Saint Rose is a private, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college located in the heart of New York’s capital city. Saint Rose is a dynamic, progressive college of 4,700 students

where teaching is the first priority. With a rigorous liberal education curriculum, 70 undergraduate majors, 53 master’s degrees and 25 graduate certificates, and a mission of service to the community, the Saint Rose experience empowers students to improve themselves and the world around them. On the Web: http:// www.strose.edu Rachel Schwartz has been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. Schwartz is from Bronx, NY. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. Michael Steigman, of Bronx, earns first academic honors from Clark University Michael A. Steigman, of Bronx, N.Y., has been named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2013 semester. To be eligible for first honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s). Founded in 1887 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University is a small, liberal arts-based research university addressing social and human imperatives on a global scale. Nationally renowned as a college that changes lives, Clark is emerging as a transformative force in higher education today. LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) is Clark’s pioneering model of education that combines a robust liberal arts curriculum with life-changing world and workplace experiences. Clark’s faculty and students work across boundaries to develop solutions to complex challenges in the natural sciences, psychology, geography, management, urban education, Holocaust and genocide studies, environmental studies, and international development and social change. The Clark educational experience embodies the University’s motto: Challenge convention. Change our world.

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Presidential Residences

Several of the nation’s presidents have Bronx streets named after them. Some, such as Washington and Lincoln, are considered great. Others, such as Chester A. Arthur, are not. Less known is the fact that there are at least three residential complexes in The Bronx that bear the names of former presidents. Every home and apartment house in the borough has a number. However, there is a long tradition dating from the late nineteenth century of builders giving high class (now called luxury) apartment houses names as well. This practice comes from the European, especially British, custom of giving titles to the vast estates and mansions of the nobility and rural gentry. If a Bronx apartment house bore a name, it was looked upon by prospective tenants as a classy residence. Thus, when a block-long apartment complex was under construction on the west side of the Grand Concourse between 171st and 172nd Street in 1919, the developers were looking for an appropriate name. The structure, designed in the popular Spanish colonial style of the day, was planned to be entered through a central garden

with a fountain playing in the middle. In 1919, Theodore Roosevelt, the renowned former president who had been the organizer of the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War, died. What more appropriate name could this new complex have than the Roosevelt Garden Apartments? Through the years, its facade changed to Art Deco in the 1930s to the more modern one in the 1980s. Yet, it still bears the name of Theodore Roosevelt. A few years later, in 1924, a large brick apartment complex opened on Webb Avenue, now Father Zeiser Place. That was also the year former President Woodrow Wilson died. The man who strengthened the antitrust laws, established the Federal Reserve system and championed the League of Nations to end future wars was honored by having the Woodrow Wilson Apartments named for him. From about 1900 to 1906, William Higgs owned a beach on Clason Point. He also rented space there for people to erect summer bungalows. In 1923, when the popular President Warren G. Harding suddenly died, the name of Higgs Beach was changed to Harding Park, a title it retains to this day.

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Upcoming activities at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center

Thurs. Feb. 20th: Sonya Mittelman, Esq. will speak about wills, trusts and health care proxies at 1:00 PM. Tues. Feb. 25th: Visit the Hispanic Society with Latinos al Frente group. Call the center for more information and reservations. Wed. Feb. 26th: Celebrate February birthdays with Gregory Press, keyboard player at 1:00 PM. For more information about these events, please call the center office at 718-549-4700. A nutritious kosher lunch is served at 12:15 PM daily. Please call the center office for specific menu information. An alternate meal choice is available daily. Senior meal contribution is $2.25. Non-senior guest fee is $6.15. Please call in meal reservations 3 - 5 days in advance to the office: 718-549-4700. JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center offers Senior Fitness on Mon. AM, Exercise or Tai Chi on Tues. AM, Gentle Exercise on Wed. AM , Flowing Yoga on Wed. PM, Yoga on Thurs. AM and Tone & Stretch on Fri. AM. All exercise instructors are certified. Call the center at 718-549-4700 for dates and times of these classes. All meals at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center are catered by Mauzone (kosher) Meal Service. We offer a daily alternate choice of main dish. Refreshments are served at every cultural arts and/or celebratory event. We are located in the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center at 3880 Sedgwick Ave. (on the first floor). Take the Bronx #1, 2 or 10 bus to the intersection of Sedgwick Ave. and Van Cortlandt Ave. West. For more

information, please call the center office at 718-549-4700. JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC Dept. for the Aging, UJA- Federation of NY and by special grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Repertory Company presents ‘Edwin Drood’

Riverdale Repertory Company presents ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ from Feb. 22 to March 2 at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Avenue. SIx Performances Only! For tickets, call 718.548.8200 or visit www.RiverdaleRisingStars.com today. Direct from its triumphant 2012 Broadway run, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is coming to Riverdale! Riverdale Repertory Company presents the daffy Tony Award-winning musical comedy for six performances only, from February 22 to March 2, 2014. Join a raucous troupe of hammy actors at a turn of the century British music hall as they present a musical entertainment based on Charles Dickens’ final, incomplete novel, ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’ In an ingenious twist, the audience votes on how the show ends: Who’s the murderer? Who’s the incognito detective? Who are the lovers? There are over one hundred possible permutations, so no two performances will be the same! Performances will be held at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, located at 5625 Arlington Avenue (just off of Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street), in Riverdale, Bronx, NY. Except for special $10 performances on February 27 at 7:30pm and March

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2 at 7pm, tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for seniors and students if purchased online at www.RiverdaleRisingStars.com, or $22 for adults and $14 for seniors and students if purchased at the door prior to showtime. Tickets are also available by visiting www.BrownPaperTickets.com. For group sales, please email mraider@ riverdaley.org. Performance schedule: Saturday, February 22 at 8pm; Sunday, February 23 at 2pm; Thursday, February 27 at 7:30pm - special $10 performance; Saturday, March 1 at 8pm; Sunday, March 2 at 2pm; Sunday, March 2 at 7pm - special $10 performance. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD features music, lyrics, and book by Rupert Holmes (songwriter of the chart-topping ‘Escape - The Piña Colada Song’, as well as the book for the musical Curtains, and the recent Broadway adaptation of John Grisham’s A Time To Kill). The original production opened in 1985 as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival, and soon transferred to Broadway, where it won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Roundabout Theatre Company’s critically-acclaimed 2012 Broadway revival at Studio 54, starred Chita Rivera, Stephanie J. Block, and Jim Norton, and received six Tony Award nominations. The Riverdale Repertory Company production of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is directed by Riverdale Rising Stars Founder Laurie Walton, with choreography by Emily Walton and Laurie Berich, and music direction by Justin Fischer. The design team includes David Pentz (lighting) and Denise Eberly (sound). The show features a cast of 27 hailing from the Bronx, Yonkers, Upper Manhattan, and beyond, including Caren Austin, Gene Berger, Sheryl Berger, Sara Crowe, Mona Cushnie, Jim DeBlasi, Caitlin Dunne, Patrick Dwyer, Julian Faranda, Paul Geidel, Joe Gonzalez, Deborah

Lupkin Gross, Elaine Helmrich, Mary Lahti, Leo Lopez, Timothy Mathis, Philip Meranus, Luz Montez, Elizabeth Muñoz, Keila Muñoz, John Palacio, Marilyn Raider, Katie Rhoades, Michelle Rosario, Rhea Segal, Irwin Seltzer, and Serena Stanley.

RCC offers specialized high school test prep

The Riverdale Community Center will be hosting an eight-week intensive Prep class on Tuesday Evenings beginning March 4th from 7 pm to 9 pm. This comprehensive course is for current 7th grade students preparing to take the ‘New York City Specialized High Schools Admission Test (SHSAT)’ and/or ‘Test for Admissions to Catholic High Schools (TACHS)’ in the fall 2014. This course will focus on test taking strategies and study tips, using sample questions from standardized testing in the content areas of Math and English. Riverdale Community Center prides itself that our preparatory classes are taught by experienced, licensed teachers who have been involved for many years in preparing students to take standardized examinations with much success. The fee for this 16-hour course is $250 (all inclusive). Class size is limited so please register early. The Riverdale Community Center will also be hosting an eight-week Art Prep course on Tuesday evenings beginning March 4th from 7 - 9 p.m. This course (for current 7th grade students) will assist the student in preparing for the art portion of the examinations for the special art high schools held in the fall 2014. Emphasis will be on portfolio preparation. The fee for this 16-hour class is $250. Class size is limited, so please register early. You may register by phone with MasterCard, Visa, Discover or AMEX. For more information please call 718-796-4724 or visit our website at riverdalecommunitycenter.org.

Community Center Applications must be submitted on or before February 21, 2014. For more info about this event please visit our website @ www.riverdaleonline. org or call 718-549-8100 ext 112 Riverdale Neighborhood House is located at 5521 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, New York 10471 Since our founding in 1872, Riverdale Neighborhood House (RNH) has partnered with the residents of the Northwest Bronx to build and sustain a healthy and productive community. RNH delivers first-rate educational and social services to the entire community: children, teens, seniors and families. RNH programs strengthen the social fabric of our community and enhance the quality of life for our neighbors.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents the Valerie Capers Ensemble for a night of Jazz classics from the Great American Songbook on February 22 at 8 pm at the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, 4450 Fieldston Road in the Bronx. Valerie Capers Ensemble members are Valerie 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.

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Thursday, February 20 Van Cortlandt

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, please call the center office at 718-549-4700.

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KIDS CINEMA 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Film: “Furry Vengeance”--a resourceful raccoon rallies his woodland friends to fight back and shut down a new project by an ambitious real estate developer. Starring Brendan Frazer, Brook Shields, PG, 2010, 92 minutes. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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CREATIVE WRITING 4 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Come and join in for some Creative Writing. Audience: School Age (5-12 years), Children. For more information, call 718-543-5150.

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READING ALOUD 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street An after school program for ages 5 to 11 years old in which the librarian shares picture books, easy books, folk tales, and poetry. The program is 30 minutes long and is held at 4 p.m. on Thursday afternoons. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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KIDS CINEMA 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Film: “Brave”--Princess Merida must undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery. PG, 93 minutes, 2012. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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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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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 more information, visit www.bronxspeakup.org

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SATURDAY CINEMA 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Film: “Kinky Boots” - A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father’s shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joel Edgerton, PG-13, 107 minutes, 2005. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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FIND YOUR POETIC VOICE 3:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Join us for a 7-week workshop where we’ll explore the use of our five senses – smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing – to enhance everyday and creative writing. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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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 more information, call 718-548-4445 or visit www. riverdaleartassociation.org.

Monday, February 24 Spuyten Duyvil

BOOK TALK 11 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Each participant briefly describes & shares thoughts about a book, fiction or non-fiction, recently read. Discussion & recommendations are the happy result of this sharing. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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KNITTING & CROCHET 3 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Gather with other knitters and crocheters and perhaps pickup a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations! For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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GAME ON 3:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Game on for Kids @ Spuyten Duyvil Library -- join your friends and get down and boogie with the one and only “Just Dance!!!” ages 5-12. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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PAJAMA NIGHT 5 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Read Aloud, Craft and light refreshments for children ages 5-12 yrs.old Pre-Registrtion is required. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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CREATIVE WRITING 5:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Ten sessions registered participants under the guidance of Vanessa F. Hartman will develop techniques and ways of writing both fiction and non-fiction. Professional as well as non-professional writers may participate. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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

Tuesday, February 25 Riverdale

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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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 26 Riverdale

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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TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING 7:30 p.m. Riverdale Neighborhood House 5521 Mosholu Avenue Bronx Toastmasters Club of Riverdale invites new members to join in at their free meeting. For further information, visit their website /www.bronxtoastmastersclub.org or call 917-583-2679.

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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 Riverdale Community Center at the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (M.S./H.S. 141) will be offering Youth Sports Clinics this spring beginning Saturday, March 1st . BASKETBALL (Ages 7-9 - 10:30 am-12 Noon) - Will teach and develop basketball skills. Participants will be taught defensive techniques and learn dribbling, passing and shooting fundamentals in a safe, welcoming environment where kids can enhance their skills, gain confidence and have fun! BASKETBALL (Ages 10-13 9:00-10:30 am) - Will teach and develop basketball skills whether the goal is an increased shooting percentage, more assists, better defense or an overall boost in speed and confidence. The program will emphasize individual skill development and organized team play. SOCCER (Ages 7-9 - 9-10:30 AM - and Ages 10-13 - 10:30 am-12 Noon) - This clinic will teach youth fundamental skills of soccer while fostering a love of the sport. Each class will include warm-up and stretching Lessons will focus on specific skills, drills and scrimmaging. TENNIS FOR ALL (AGES 7-13) - Great opportunity for individuals to learn how to play the game of tennis and enjoy a life-long sport. Everyone will get a chance to practice forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads and serves. Children will learn court positioning, racquet grips, correct stances, movement on the court and much more. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a racquet. TABLE TENNIS - JUNIORS (AGES 10-14) - Designed to teach the basic skills needed to play Olympic Style Table Tennis from beginner levels to advances. Forehand, backhand and service techniques as well as strategy and footwork will be taught in preparation for match and tournament play. MARTIAL ARTS (Ages 7-9 - 10:30 am - 12 Noon and Ages 10-13 - 9:00-10:30 am) - The primary art taught will be Kara-Te at the traditional

and original art of self-defense. The style is Okinawan Goju-Ryu Kara Te. Kara-Te focuses on hand and arm striking as well as on the legs and foot for kicking and blocking tactics of defense. The class will include warming up and simplified body agile and flexible. Call the Center’s office at 718-796-4724 for more information, or visit our website: www.riverdalecommunitycenter.org

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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 1232 CHOCTAW Single Family Bronx House, 5 BR, 3.5 Bath, Finished Basement ....................................................... $999,900 411 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 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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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 7 BALINT DR, YONKERS: 2 BR/2Ba w/ Huge Balcony, Upscale Renovated ..................................................................... $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 3215 NETHERLAND AVE Gorgeous 2 BR/ 1 BA, Large Master BR, Hardwood Floors, Abundant Closets, .......................... $249,900 525 W 235TH ST, 2Br/2Ba, Large Bedrooms With Renovated Master Bath, Abundant Closet Space, Pet Friendly ..... $249,900 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 6485 BROADWAY Large 2Bedroom /1Bath w/ Terrace, Pets Welcome, JUST LISTED ................................................ $199,900 601 KAPPOCK ST: 2BR/1Ba Indoor Parking Avail, Pool, Doorman.....................PRICE REDUCED! MUST SELL !! $194,900 75 W. 238TH ST 3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath, Great Location W/ Most Amenities...................................................................... $190,000 629 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

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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 5715 MOSHOLU Large 1 BR, 1 BA, Windowed Kitchen, Renov Bath, Abundant Closet Space ....................................... $149,000 180 VAN CORTL PARK SOUTH, 1BR/ 1BA ..................... $145,000 325 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

RENTAL: SOME LISTINGS ARE NO FEES OR NBA 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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Riverdale’s Jewish Women’s Circle invites all women to enjoy an evening of inspiration with motivational speaker, Lynda Fishman, author of Repairing Rainbows. The event will take place on Monday evening, February 24 at 7:30 pm at the home of Rachel Friedlander, 5280 Independence Avenue (second house from the corner of 254th Avenue). We are in the Hebrew month of Adar, traditionally a time to focus on increasing one’s happiness. But how do we achieve happiness? We all face personal challenges. No one is free from tough situations and trying ordeals, but motivational speaker and writer, Lynda Fishman, teaches us that while life seems to make no sense, we can CHOOSE how to react to a situation. Lynda Fishman is no stranger to tragedy. In 1970, when she was 13 years old, her mother and two younger sisters were killed in an Air Canada plane crash. The plane

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was flying from Montreal bound for Los Angeles, with a stopover in Toronto. The cause of the crash was pilot error. All 109 people on board were killed. ‘Lynda is a perfect example of a person who has overcome a major crisis through her optimism and faith in life,’ says co-director of Chabad of Riverdale and the Jewish Women’s Circle, Rebbetzin Sorah Shemtov. ‘Whether or not you have experienced a tragic event in your own life or not, Lynda’s story will inspire and nourish your soul. The Jewish Women’s Circle is extremely honored to have Lynda share her insights with us.’ The evening will commence with ‘bake and shape your own hamentash’ at 7:30 pm followed by Lynda Fishman’s motivational talk at 8:15 pm. Couvert: $18 * Donor: $25 * Sponsor: $36. To RSVP, call Suzanne at 914-709-0308. For more information, call 718-549-1100 Ext. 10. For more information about Lynda Fishman, visit www.repairingrainbows.com. The Torah teaches that women have a unique ability to affect the world, due

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The Y! has not been experiencing the winter doldrums - there’s so much going on! Throughout the month, our camp directors have been hosting Camp Q&A sessions Wednesday evenings (6-7:30 p.m.) for parents interested in any of our camps: • CAMP KULANU, a weekly-themed camp for 2-5 year olds • Camp Kehilla and KEHILLA SENIORS, a partnership program with the 92Y for kids entering K through 6th grades • Summer Stage Performing Arts Camp, our award-winning theater camp for 6-14 year olds (swimming is included!) • RYDC (Riverdale Y Day Camp) at PS

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to their sensitivity, leadership qualities, and kindness. The future of the Jewish people depends on their success. In the Jewish Women’s Circle, Rebbetzin Sorah Shemtov offers women’s programs that are intellectual, relevant, and empowering. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Rabbi Levi Y. Shemtov at Chabad of Riverdale at 718-549-1100 ext. 10 or email Library@ ChabadRiverdale.org

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New Taxes for Pre-K are Unnecessary The ongoing controversy over the proposed all-inclusive full-day Pre-Kindergarten program has dominated the news of late, and really for no good reason. No one seems to oppose the idea of Pre-K, and in the scheme of things, seems to be a pretty inexpensive proposition. Governor Andrew Cuomo has agreed to foot the bill for the new program, not just for the City of New York, but for the entire state. Certainly the city has much bigger financial fish to fry. Every city labor union is working on an expired contract, and settling all of them will cost billions, not to mention even the hint of retroactive pay, which would put us on the track for massive expenditures. Mayor Bill DeBlasio seems hell-bent on imposing an expanded city income tax on the very rich. Aside from the fact that we believe that New Yorkers are already over-taxed - we are already paying the most in the country in taxes and spending the most on education – there are other important considerations. We think that imposing a new or expanded tax that is tied to any specific program is a mistake. We should spend the money that we riase through taxes and fees, funding our programs out of this general revenue and not link it to any one program. Are we to then look for a separate tax to cover the cost of keeping certain hospitals (which every expert agrees should be closed) open, simply because Mayor DeBlasio favors them? Ultimately there has to be a budget and decisions are to be made in the overall. In the zeal to impose new taxes that is ideologically driven in this administration, there is an attempt to defraud the public that these taxes are needed. They are not. This is part of Bill DeBlasio’s wrong-headed agenda to reduce “inequality” presumably by making the rich poorer by reaching deeper into their already over-taxed pockets. Governor Cuomo has already agreed to pay the entire bill. Let’s simply say “thank you,” and move on. • • • • • This entire issue threatens to infect the probable race for the State Senate seat held by Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein. He already, foolishly, has signed on to the DeBlasio tax hike. But, of course, that’s not good enough for Oliver Koppell. Maybe what this race needs is an ally of Governor Cuomo who will take the Governor’s money, and get the Pre-K program moving without raising taxes unnecessarily. And while we’re on the topic, maybe it is time for Mr. DeBlasio to put real educators in charge of this program and cut loose the armies of social workers, community organizers and “public interest lawyers” (an oxymoron if ever there was one) that seem to be propagating at a rapid clip in this administration. If the Universal Pre-K program he envisions will be nothing more than a feel-good babysitting service, he can save both the taxpayers and the governor some money. With two candidates protecting their left flanks, who will protect the interests of the children who desperately need to expand the academic content to which they should be exposed to at an early age?

Postal delivery horrors in 10463 To The Editor: I was totally pleased to read your front page article, “Complaints Grow over Local Postal Meltdown, say Dinowitz an Engel” in your February 13 issue. Just two days ago, I met with State Senator Jeffrey Klein and when I told him about the mail delivery problem (not having yet read your article), he immediately reacted by telling me that he has received several complaints on this matter. Previously, I met with Richard Federman at Congressman Engel’s office and he was aware of the situation as well. After reading this article, I am encouraged that their efforts, along with those of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, will help to alleviate this situation of indifference and poor work ethic. My building on West 239th St. is the last house on the delivery route. The mail delivery person is a good guy- he takes his job seriously and he is not the problem. I have been informed that when

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another mail carrier is absent on a given day, my carrier is directed to cover that route before his own, thus resulting in delivery sometimes after 7PM. Yet, when our carrier is absent, the same reciprocity does not exist. Our mail comes later or not at all. On three occasions during the past two weeks or so, we had no mail delivery. On one occasion, a “supervisor” trailed my mail carrier. He stood behind the carrier and played with his iPhone or spoke on the phone. When I finally addressed the issue with him, he displayed total indifference and condescending talk as evidenced by his remark that “so

Free speech for some

To The Editor: The comments from State Senator Gustavo Rivera quoted in Riverdale Review did not explicitly mention academic freedom or free speech, although Sen. Rivera, as quoted by the Review

ANDREW WOLF, Editor and Publisher JOEL PAL Production Manager ROBERT NILVA Marketing Director

people will get their checks the next day, no problem.” When I asked why the order of houses on the route could not be changed, after so many years of being last, his answer was, “ and make other people unhappy? NO WAY.” This is simply not acceptable. I know that through the efforts of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, State Senator Jeffrey Klein and Congressman Eliot Engel, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. Of course the light will shine because of their efforts, not the misguided nasty ways of the Kingsbridge Post Office personnel. Stephen Bennett

CECILIA McNALLY Office Manager

STAFF: Robert Lebowitz, Lloyd Ultan, Daniel R. Wolf

did seem to recognize that the boycotting groups were infringing on the free speech and academic freedom of supporters of Israel. It is not clear from your report that Sen. Rivera has any difficulty with leftist academics who demand the power to limit the freedom of others. Certainly there has been no suggestion from Gov. Cuomo that leftists suppressing the free speech of others have no place in New York state. I sense that Sen. Rivera has little difficulty with Gov. Cuomo’s assault, last month, on free speech for conservatives. David R. Zukerman

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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.

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Get Moving in a Too-Short Month. A highly aeroblic, fast-paced walk for those who love nature and great workouts. For info, call 914-968-5851.

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 info, 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

Cross River

AMERICAN INDIAN SUGARING 1 p.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Fireside stories and demonstrations describe how maple sugaring was discovered and perfected. For info, call 914-864-7322.

Tuckahoe

COOKING FOR CHILDREN 2 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Dolci di Carnevale. In Northern Italy they are called Grostoli, or Galani, while in Central Italy they are called Sfrappole, Cenci or Frappe. Appropriate for all ages. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. For more info, call 914-771-8700l.

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

Sunday, February 23 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.

White Plains

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. Westchester County Center 198 Central Park Avenue Shop produce and food products from local farmers. Free admission; parking $5. For more information, call 914-995-4050.

Somers

MAPLE SUGARING 1 p.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Tapping the Sugar Maples. Learn how the farmer knows which trees are ripe to tap for their sugary sap. For info, call 914-864-7282.

Somers

STARTING SEEDS 2 p.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Learn the timing and techniques for starting seeds indoors to get healthy transplants for your outdoor garden. For info, call 914-864-7268.

Rye

SCAVENGER HUNT 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Deer and Turkey Detectives. A guided scavenger hunt and exploration with clues in search of furry and feathered friends. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Scarsdale

THE BARE BONES 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Have you ever read a skull? Bones can reveal secrets about the animal to which they once belonged. The skeleton holds

Tuesday, February 25 Somers

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

Rye

STARGAZING NIGHT 7 p.m. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Playland Parkway A slide show on the universe with amateur astronomer and filmmaker Jeffrey Jacobs, followed by views of the night sky through a Dobsonian telescope. Cloud date: 2/26. For more information, call 914-967-8720.

Wednesday, February 26 Tuckahoe

BOOK PRESENTATION 2 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place The Wartime Chronicles by Michael Signorile is a small collection of stories aimed to show how ordinary people deal with the horrors and tragedy that encompass what we know as mass warfare. Book signing reception will follow. Registration is required. Suggested donation $10. For more information, call 914-771-8700.

Thursday, February 27 Pelham

CURATOR TALK 6 p.m. Pelham Art Center 155 Fifth Avenue Pelham Art Center presents Migration Narratives Curator Talk with Independent Curator, Lisa A. Banner. Learn more about the kinetic sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, and video presented in the exhibition Migration Narratives on view through March 29, 2014. This intimate conversation will reveal the stories of individual transitions from one state of being to another found within the work. For info, call 914-738-2525.

Friday, February 28 Somers

Adventures in Horticulture 10:30 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Children’s Adventures in Horticulture for Ages 3 to 6. Introduce your child or grandchild to the world of gardening with crafts and activities in the greenhouse. Fee $10 per adult; pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com.

There’s More to the Charter School Story… “Here at Growing Up Green Charter School, we have formed numerous community partnerships to help enrich our students’ academic curriculum. Working together with Brooklyn Grange and City Growers, we’ve been able to not only help our students learn how to maintain a healthy diet, but also learn the importance of recycling and sustainability. These partnerships are benefitting our students, their families and our community.” Learn more about NYC’s public charter schools and apply at

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Scarsdale

many of the clues. Discover how to read some ‘Bone-a fide’ animal bones. Get an up-close visit with some of our coolest predators and prey. Best for ages 5 and over. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Thursday, February 20, 2014 • The RIVERDALE REVIEW

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