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Klein forces Montefiore review In this year’s Senate onehouse budget resolution, Senator Jeff Klein (D- Bronx/Westchester) successfully fought for the inclusion of a provision that would increase state government oversight over the location of health care facilities in New York City. Specifically, the provision would call for a statewide review of the geographic appropriateness of a health facility when approving plans for one. The provision would apply to all new projects, in addition
to projects “undertaken within the last State fiscal year,” meaning that the controversial Montefiore project on Oxford Avenue would be subject to a new assessment and approval process. Senator Klein said: “Montefiore’s proposed development never should have gotten this far. That’s why I’m fighting to change the law, create a new review process for project’s like Montefiore’s, and stop this development in its tracks. The Riverdale community has
raised a number of completely valid concerns about the projects location, size and scale, and I am pleased that I could bring these these concerns to Albany and make real progress on a process that could prevent unwanted projects like this one--and others--from being foisted upon Riverdale ever again.”
The language in the one house budget resolution reads: “The Senate maintains that in cities with a population of one million or more, the appropriateness of locating a health facility in a geographic area must be taken into consideration in the process of project planning, including projects undertaken within the last State fiscal year.”
This inclusion in the budget goes to show that when a community like Riverdale has demonstrated grave concerns over the appropriateness of this health facility, Senator Klein listens. The Senate one-house budget resolution was approved Thursday. The 2013-14 must be approved by April 1st.
Local artist celebrates Bronx centennial
Manhattan College seeded as Lucky 13 in NCAA tourney By CHRIS CIRILLO and DANIEL YNFANTE Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello was all smiles as he sat next to his team’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference trophy on Sunday evening in a packed Café 1853 on the Riverdale campus, waiting to see whom his team would play in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Nearly 25 minutes into the “Selection Show,” that smile turned into a frown as Masiello found out his team would be a 13 seed going up against a surprising, yet familiar fourth seed: the Louisville Cardinals. Masiello, who was an assistant under Rick Pitino for six years at Louisville, put his hand to his face in disbelief. All he could do was shake his head.
“I’m in shock,” Masiello said. “I’m shocked as I have ever been that they are a four seed.” Manhattan is coming off its first MAAC championship in 10 years, but will face an uphill battle when they meet the defending national champions in Orlando on Thursday night. Many believed the Cardinals – who won the American Athletic Conference after beating Connecticut on Saturday – were a borderline No. 1 seed. “They should be one or two [seed],” said guard George Beamon. “I don’t even understand that, but the bracket works out in any type of way.” “They should be a number one seed,” said point guard Mike Alvarado. “It’s crazy that they Continued on Page 2
The Jaspers will return the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2004. Photo taken by Chris Cirillo.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and artist Daniel Hauben, a resident of Van Cortlandt Village, survey Hauben’s “Bronx Vortex” at the Borough President’s office. The piece is part of an ongoing art exhibit celebrating the centennial of Bronx County. View the photo at http://www.flickr. com/photos/bronxbp/12954760053/. As one of the many events celebrating the centennial of Bronx County, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has announced that his office will showcase the artwork of lifelong Bronx resident Daniel Hauben throughout 2014. Daniel Hauben, a resident of Van Cortlandt Village who has been acclaimed as perhaps the Borough’s most versatile and prolific painter, has been painting for the past 25 years. Mr. Hauben, known for being a landscape painter, works with oil paint and chalk pastels to depict what it means to live in this world though his artwork. As a painter he has traveled to numerous countries and parts of the United States to capture both the beauty and fragility in both a natural and urban environment.
Daniel Hauben will be showcasing his exhibit, titled ‘Bronx Works,’ at the executive office of the Bronx Borough President throughout 2014. The exhibit includes a full scale reproduction on canvas of his famous 17-foot homage to the Bronx entitled “Bronx Vortex.” This enormous painting captures a panoramic view and the essence of the Bronx’s Fordham Road and Grand Concourse. At this exhibit you will also find other paintings by that artist that illustrates the Bronx in its everyday life. “Daniel Hauben is a true artist. The Bronx is full of life and diversity and Daniel Hauben captures that spirit in his art,” said Borough President Diaz. “One of my favorite paintings from his ‘Bronx
Works’ exhibit is titled ‘Bronx Vortex’ which is a panoramic view of the well known Fordham Road and Grand Concourse intersection. I invite everyone to stop by my office to view Mr. Hauben’s extraordinary work.” “It is an honor to have my work displayed on the walls of The Bronx Borough President’s office as part of the Bronx’s year long centennial celebration,” said Daniel Hauben. “The Bronx is such a beautiful, colorful place that it’s easy to make come to life on my canvas.” To view Daniel Hauben’s exhibit, “Bronx Works,” please visit our office located at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 301, Bronx, NY 10451. More information about the artist can be found at his website, www.danielhauben.com.
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Manhattan College to face 4th-seeded Louisville
Continued from Page 1 fell down to a four, but things work out for a reason.” Masiello credits most of his basketball knowledge to Pitino and the Jaspers are a mirror image of the Cardinals. But that won’t help the Jaspers on Thursday. “They’re basically the bigger, better version of us,” Masiello said. “I know what they’re going to do for the most part, but that doesn’t mean we can stop them.” Louisville has won 16 of its last 18 games and has won by an average of 33 points in its past four contests. Manhattan is also winners of five
straight and 11 of its last 12 games. A 13 seed has beaten a four seed in the previous six NCAA tournaments, but Louisville is not your average four seed. They will be a strong pick to advance to the Final Four. It’s not all doom and gloom for the Jaspers though. Despite owning a 3-7 all-time record in the NCAA Tournament, the Jaspers have won a game in two of their last three appearances. In 2004, the last time they made the big dance, they were in a similar situation as they are in now. They were heavily regarded as an underdog against the fifth
seed Florida Gators. Manhattan wound up upsetting Florida and only lost by four to a Chris Paul-led Wake Forest. The Jaspers counted on the likes of alltime greats Luis Flores and Dave Holmes, who also led the team to an NCAA Tournament berth the previous season. This Manhattan team will be looking to replicate the success they had 10 years ago, but it sure won’t be easy. “That’s like playing against our big brothers,” said guard RaShawn Stores. “It’s going to be a good one. Louisville is tough, especially during tournament time.”
After losing to Iona in the MAAC championship by three points in 2013, Manhattan turned the tables and beat Iona by the same margin in this year’s MAAC championship. Photo taken by Chris Cirillo
Full Summer Camps Camp Kulanu Camp Kehilla @ 92nd Street Y Camp Yomi RYDC (Riverdale Y Day Camp @ PS 24) Riverdale Rising Stars Summer Stage Camp Teen Travel Adventures Camp
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Thursday, Mar. 20 6:00pm Don’t miss our 6:15pm presentation! Summer programs for ages 24 months to 15 years old DiSCOunTS FOR all OuR OpEn hOuSE aTTEnDEES— Last chance! For information, contact Joe Smith at (718) 548-8200, ext. 261 or Roxanne Parets, ext. 229
for her many years of dedication to the performing arts. Our cast includes Broadway stars from:
Ragtime Peter & The Starcatcher Mary Poppins Spamalot How To Succeed... Elf Bye Bye Birdie Annie Get Your Gun Spelling Bee Guys and Dolls Mamma Mia! August: Osage County Pacific Overtures Blood Brothers Billy Elliot Imaginary Friends The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World The Mystery of Edwin Drood ...and many more!
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Manhattan-bound Henry Hudson Bridge Toll Plaza being reconfigured which is dependent on good weather, will take approximately three weeks to complete and is expected to begin Mon. March 24. “After analyzing traffic since the all-electronic tolling pilot began, we noticed that we could provide a seamless transition from the bridge, through the toll plaza and onto the Henry Hudson Parkway by
Councilman Cohen gets MTA to offer MetroCard sales in South Riverdale Thanks to Council Member Andrew Cohen, South Riverdale residents no longer have to trek down to Broadway to purchase MetroCards. The Councilman has teamed up with the MTA and the Fresh King Market on Knolls Crescent to extend MetroCard sales to that area of the community. As of last week the Market located at 9 Knolls Crescent is an authorized MetroCard merchant and signage alerting customers of this fact has been placed in their windows. Currently, Fresh King Market is only selling $10 MetroCards which is good for four subway or local bus trips. They would like to gauge consumer interest before purchasing additional orders. “This is terrific news for the residents in South Riverdale. I am pleased to have helped facilitate this development which makes commuting and purchasing MetroCards much more convenient for the community,” said Council Member Andrew Cohen. “Adding additional vendors is another way to make it as easy and convenient as possible for our customers to access MTA services,” said Paul J. Fleuranges, MTA’s Senior Director of Corporate and Internal Communications. “We also suggest that our customers use the EasyPay MetroCard which is linked to your credit or debit card,
and refills automatically as you use it.” “Fresh King Market is pleased to announce we now carry MetroCards for the local neighborhood. We are pleased to service our neighbors and make lives just a bit simpler,” said John Shin of Fresh King Market. Other businesses in the area have previously been authorized merchants but they have not sold MetroCards in several years.
combining two narrower toll lanes into one,” said Bridges and Tunnels Traffic Engineer Patrick Sbano. This is a positive change for drivers since the Manhattan-bound toll plaza not only has narrow toll lanes but a reverse curve as motorists pass through the plaza. Sbano said once the work is finished, cars driving across the bridge in the center lane will feed directly into the new wider lane, eliminating most last-minute lane switching before the toll plaza. Drivers also won’t have to merge into one lane after passing through the toll island once the wider, single toll lane is in place. The work, which is being done in-house by Bridges and Tunnels maintenance personnel, includes removing the concrete islands from the lanes, repositioning and then reinstalling toll lane equipment into
the new wider toll lane, and re-striping the lane once construction work is finished. Project Manager Joe Gugliero said a work zone will be created around the two lanes to be combined and that signs will be in place to safely direct motorists to available toll lanes. The first week of the project involves eliminating the concrete islands from the plaza and may be noisy at times. In order to get the work done as quickly as possible and lessen impact on traffic, some work may occur overnight. “We are very aware of the close proximity of our neighbors in Riverdale and will make every effort to minimize work during overnight hours whenever possible,” Gugliero said. Signs will be in place before the bridge and on the bridge to alert drivers to the temporary traffic pattern that will be in place while the work is being done.
Young families ‘Tot’ Shabbat
Congregation Tehillah meets at RYSEC, 4450 Fieldston Rd., Riverdale NY 10471 on Fridays: Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 PM; 1st Saturdays: Young Families ‘TOT’ Shabbat on Saturday, April 5 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.
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The Manhattan-bound Henry Hudson Bridge toll plaza is being reconfigured to merge two narrower toll lanes into one wider lane to improve traffic flow for motorists both before and after the toll plaza. The two toll lanes that are being combined are under 10-feet wide and will be merged into one 11-foot-6-inch lane with striped buffers on either side. The work,
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Around the schools... Riverdale Country School
Riverdale Country School is proud to announce its new Class of 1957 Alumni Speaker Series, which aims to bring up to four Riverdale alumni a year to the school to address students, faculty, and fellow alumni. Established through the generosity of Riverdale’s Class of 1957, the Series will next bring to campus former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell ’61, who will discuss some of the points he made in his recent book, A Nation of Wusses, at an Upper School assembly on April 8, 2014. The first speaker in the Class of 1957 Alumni Speaker Series was Carly Mensch ’01, a playwright who has also written for TV, most recently for season 6 of Nurse Jackie. Carly addressed the Middle School in late January and also met informally with Upper School students in acting and film classes. Her speech, along with all future talks included in this program, can be found on the Riverdale website, www.riverdale. edu, under Alumni News & Events. Jennifer Pahlka ’87, the founder and executive director of Code for America who is currently on leave while serving as the United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer for government innovation, will be the final speaker for the 2013-14 school year, addressing the Riverdale community at this year’s commencement exercises on June 10. Planned future speakers in the Class of 1957 Alumni Speaker Series include NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel ’92, New Zealand “serial entrepreneur” Kaila Colbin ’91, renowned photographer Clifford Ross ’70, and retired NFL running back (and consultant for the Dallas Cowboys) Calvin Hill ‘65.
According to Head of School Dominic A.A. Randolph, “The 1957 Speaker Series is a dedicated program committed to bringing Riverdale alumni speakers to campus to share their experiences with the community through broad lectures as well as more specific engagements with individual classes. Existing programs — such as the Reginald E. Zelnik ’52 Memorial Lecture and the Jan Falk Carpenter ’71 Lecture — attract noted individuals to campus annually and are well-attended by students, parents, and alumni. However, these programs are not specific to alumni speakers. Adding lectures that spotlight alumni will provide the entire community singular occasions to connect with and learn from one another.” Ron Murison, chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, has been instrumental in arranging all of the lectures. “It is a pleasure to work with the Alumni Office to contact alumni whose careers have led them in many different—and interesting—directions, and to invite those alumni to share their stories with our current students, faculty, and other members of the Riverdale community.”
Local scholars
Rochester Institute of Technology The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in Fall 2013. Please note some students may have received more than one degree. Bardia Ghajari of Bronx, N.Y., (10463) received a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from RIT’s Kate
Gleason College of Engineering. Bardia Ghajari of Bronx, N.Y., (10463) received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. In addition, the university offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Boston University Bronx residents have recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Fall semester. Students recognized for this honor include: Sushi Subburamu and Michele E. Kaplan. Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the
Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, BU offers students more than 250 programs of study in science and engineering, social science and humanities, health science, the arts, and other professional disciplines, along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission. With more than 33,000 students, BU is the fourth-largest private university in the country and a member of the American Association of Universities (AAU), a nonprofit association of 62 of North America’s leading research-intensive institutions.
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Improving Woodlawn Heights Soon after Woodlawn Cemetery was created in 1863, the area north of it began to be “improved” for residential use. In the 1870s, some farms were sold and divided into house lots. Construction was encouraged by Edwin K. Willard when he created the Woodlawn Building Association. Willard also donated land on 237th Street between Kepler and Katonah Avenues to build the Woodlawn Heights Methodist Episcopal Church, which was dedicated in 1876. The church moved into a new structure at 241st Street and Katonah Avenue in 1913, and is now known as the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The first school in Woodlawn was opened in a house on the south side of 238th Street between Kepler and Katonah Avenues. It was used until a school was built in 1893. In the 1890s, New York City began building the second Croton Aqueduct through Van Cortlandt Park to the west. A number of the laborers on the project were Irish who settled down in the little village. Thus, the area north of 236th Street west of Oneida Avenue became known for a time as Irishtown. Meanwhile, the Episcopalians organized in Woodlawn Heights. In 1897, they held
their first service in a storefront on Webster Avenue and 234th Street. In 1901, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church was completed at 238th Street near Katonah Avenue. By the 1890s, with the population growing, there were two civic organizations established by Woodlawn residents. In 1895, they merged to form the Woodlawn Heights Taxpayers and Community Association. The small area at the edge of the city was often neglected. Streets remained unpaved. There was no firehouse in a neighborhood of flammable frame houses. Despite the nearby aqueduct, there was no running water. No one cleared the snow in wintertime. There was no electricity. In part because of the agitation of this civic organization, a firehouse was built in Woodlawn in 1899, and a bridge was constructed over the dangerous railroad tracks at 233rd Street in 1905. Lampposts were installed, streets paved, sidewalks established. The New York Edison Company was pushed to provide electrical service, and the Union Railway Company was prodded into starting trolley service. The trolley was replaced by a bus in 1922.
The Noahide Laws: Talmudic Law for Non-Jews
The Noahide Laws are Rabbinic Judaism’s answer to the question, “What does the Torah ask of non-Jews?” Participants will learn the central Talmudic texts that discuss the origins and requirements of the Noahide laws. Thursdays, Taught by Rabbi Michael Pitkowsky, Academy for Jewish Religion.
Thursdays, March 6, 13, and 20, at 7:45 PM. Free and open to all
Giants, Sea Monsters and Sun Heroes – Jewish Mythology
Beneath the surface of the Bible lie ancient Jewish myths - ferocious sea monsters, mighty heroes and deadly battles. Come and explore some of the myths of the Bible, including the sea monster Leviathan, the ferocious primeval giants of the land of Israel, and the wild but mighty Samson.
Taught by Roni Tabick, CSAIR Rabbinic Intern. Mondays, March 10, 17, and 24, at 7:45 PM. Free and open to all.
Scholar in Residence Weekend with Dr. David Kraemer, The Jewish Theological Seminary Friday, April 4
Shabbat dinner followed by talk. “Jewish Eating and Jewish Identity: What’s the Relationship?”Pre-paid reservations required for dinner. Go to: http://www.wizevents. com/register/2170 Talk is free and open to all.
Saturday, April 5
Talk following Shabbat services and Kiddush: “Jewish Eating Rules from the Bible to the Bavli and Beyond.” Free and open to all.
Saturday, April 5
Talk at Seudah Shlishit (traditional third Shabbat meal) between Minha (afternoon services) and Maariv (evening services): Living with One’s Neighbors—Acculturation and Assimilation in Jewish Food Choices Through the Ages.” Note: Minha begins at 7:05 PM. Free and open to all.
This weekend of learning is sponsored by the Helen Tureff Memorial Fund
Bake Your Own Matzah with Mechon Hadar at CSAIR
Come bake matzah according to the specifications required for it to be valid to eat at the Seder. This is a moving experience you will not soon forget. All are welcome (children must be old enough to follow precise instructions and must be supervised by a responsible adult). Led by Rabbi Ethan Tucker, co-founder and Rosh Yeshiva, Mechon Hadar.
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Bewilderments: The Sin of the Spies
The turning point of the Israelites’ wilderness journey is the narrative of the Spies. When the people declare their intention to return to Egypt, is it fear that drives them? Or is it deeper issues of love and hate, trust and skepticism? We will explore this central narrative through the prism of Midrashic, literary, and psychoanalytic materials. Taught by Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, Matan Institute for Advanced Studies
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Do Not Covet: On Wanting More in Rabbinic Thought
What’s wrong with wanting more? What kind of desiring is “good” and what kind is “bad”? How much stuff is enough? This course will explore the richness and complexity of the prohibition against coveting, exploring texts in the original Hebrew and in translation.
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Riverdale Y’s Camp Open House scheduled
Camp season is right around the corner, and there are so many options to choose from! Come in to chat with experienced Riverdale Y Camp directors and staff and find the right day camp for your child. For campers from 2-15 years. Riverdale Y’s Camp Open House will be held on Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m., at the Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Avenue. A list of camps includes: Camp Kulanu (‘All of Us’), ages 2-5 years old. Warmth, energy, love and fun are all felt as campers, staff and families enter our early childhood summer program. Campers enjoy the vibrancy of our community center atmosphere, and the affection of our caring, professional staff. Camp Kulanu is housed in its own dedicated space, entirely designed for our youngest campers. Activities keep them moving safely in and around the Y, and their summer songs are heard throughout the building. Camp Kulanu offers a well-rounded experience with secure outdoor play spaces and an aquatics program led by our Red Cross-certified instructors. Riverdale Rising Stars Summer Stage, ages 6-14. Get in on the act with Riverdale’s premier theater camp experience. Rising Stars Summer Stage provides young artists a fun, supportive environment where they can develop creatively, take an active role in performing, and design a full-scale musical theater production. Industry professionals from Broadway, Off-Broadway, TV and Film lead master classes and interactive workshops. All campers have the opportunity to attend a Broadway show and work with mentors from our renowned Rising Stars programs. New friendships, artistic expression, collaborative development, and lessons on the art of putting on a full-scale musical production are all part of this magical experience. Riverdale Y Day Camp, grades 1-6. Currently housed at the fully air-conditioned annex of PS 24, RYDC is a full day of non-stop fun and excitement. Campers enjoy a wide variety of hands-on activities including: the MAC Computer Lab, indoor and outdoor sports, daily instructional swim, creative and performing arts, music, martial arts, Lego Robotix, gymnastics, special events, day trips and so much more. Sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership skills are part of our daily routine. We break down skills for every activity, allowing campers to learn at their own pace and encourage them every step of the way. Children develop positive self-es-
teem, a strong sense of accomplishment and learn to problem-solve. Teen Travel Adventures, grades 7-10. If you’re up for making new friends, going to exciting destinations including Broadway shows, amusement parks, professional baseball games, ropes courses and mystery bus rides, then Teen Travel is your one-stop for an unforgettable summer! Creating lifelong memories while becoming a responsible leader makes Teen Travel one of the most unique summer opportunities you can find. Overnight trips have included Washington, D.C., Vermont, Baltimore, Toronto, and Niagara Falls. Camp Kehilla grades K-4 and Kehilla seniors grades 5-6. In partnership with 92Y Camp Yomi, this is a traditional camp in a picturesque outdoor setting, blending athletic, artistic and educational activities. This contemporary program offers something for everyone including: sports, music, creative and performing arts, digital photography, archery, jewelry making, boating, rope courses, a climbing tower and so much more! Skilled, professional and dedicated staff ensures the safety of every child and supports their efforts while developing individual abilities. Enhanced self-esteem and memories to last a lifetime are just a part of the Camp Kehilla experience -- and why campers and staff return year after year. For more information, call 718-5488200, ext. 212 or visit www.RiverdaleY.org.
Schervier Center sponsors trip to Atlantic City
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Schervier Home will sponsor a Day trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO at Atlantic City. Cost is $30.00 per seat, with casino cash back of $25.00. The bus picks up from Schervier Apartments at 2995 Independence Avenue, Riverdale @ 8:55amand Knolls Crescent @ 9:00am. Returns at 8:30pm with drop offs at 230thst. & Kingsbridge Ave.; 232ndst. & Henry Hudson Parkway; Knolls Crescent and Schervier Apartments. For reservations please call NELLIE KENNY @646-269-4906 or @718-543-0237.
‘Right to Life’ Annual Speech Contest
The Bronx Right to Life Committee is seeking contestants for its Annual Pro-Life Speech Contest. The competition will be held on Saturday morning, April 5th, starting at 10 a.m., in the Meeting Room of St. Margaret of Cortona Church Rectory. The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. Cash prizes of $300, $100 and $50 will be awarded to the top three finishers. The deadline for entries is
approaching - written submissions should be mailed to: Bronx Right to Life Committee, P.O. Box 95, Bronx, NY., 10471, by March 28th. “We encourage all pro-life students to participate in this worthwhile endeavor, which includes the chance to win a cash prize,” stated Mrs. Barbara Meara, chairperson of the Bronx Right to Life Committee. “Participants should research and write a short speech expressing their pro-life view on one of the following topics - abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or stem cell research. The speech should be between five to seven minutes long.” The Bronx First Place winner will be eligible to compete in Albany on Sat. May 10th, at the State Pro-Life Speech Contest, where additional cash prizes will be offered. In addition, the winner at the state level will be invited to compete at the National Right to Life Speech Contest on June 28th in Louisville, Kentucky. “Time is short so contestants are asked to submit their written speeches promptly, to the post office box listed above,” stated Mrs. Meara. Further information, if necessary, may be obtained by calling her at 718--543-5091.
CMSV hosts lecture on Civil War
The College of Mount Saint Vincent and the Sisters of Charity of New York will host a three-part event series on March 24, March 31, and April 3 titled ‘Conflict and Compassion: The Civil War, Sisters of Charity, and New York’s Catholics.’ This dynamic series will explore the role of the Sisters of Charity in the Civil War. On March 24, ‘A City at War: New York Catholics and the American Civil War, 1860-1865,’ will feature President Dr. Charles L. Flynn, Dr. Daniel Opler, and Sr. Mary McCormick, S.C. who will discuss the Civil War experiences of New York
Catholics, including Sisters of Charity and Irish immigrants. ‘Charity on the Battlefield’ will celebrate the untold stories of the Sisters of Charity who worked as nurses on the Civil War battle-field in song and drama. The series will conclude with a guest lecture on Civil War medicine by historian Dr. Robert G. Slawson. All events are free and the general public is warmly invited to attend. View and download the flier. Conflict and Compassion: The Civil War, Sisters of Charity, and New York’s Catholics Panel: ‘A City at War: New York Catholics and the American Civil War, 1860-1865’ Monday, March 24, 4 p.m. in the Presidents’ Reception Room, Founders Hall. Presenters: Sr. Mary McCormick, SC, Dr. Daniel Opler, President Charles L. Flynn, (moderator) Whether as soldiers or participants in the anti-war draft riots, the Irish immigrants of New York played major roles in the Civil War. The Sisters of Charity worked to make sure that the war did as little harm as possible, whether through their work as nurses, by mitigating the effects of the draft riots, or by working to help the children left behind during the war. This discussion will explore how these two groups of Catholics experienced the Civil War. ‘Charity on the Battlefield: Sketches in Story and Song,’ Monday, March 31, 5:15 p.m. in the Presidents’ Reception Room, Founders Hall. A presentation in drama and music of little-known stories of Sisters of Charity who nursed our nation’s ‘wounded warriors’ during the Civil War. ‘Medicine in the Civil War Era,’ Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m. in the Presidents’ Reception Room, Founders Hall, Presenter: Dr. Robert G. Slawson, M.D., a retired physician who specializes in medicine of the Civil War. He is the author of the book Prologue to Change: African Americans in Medicine in the Civil War Era.
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The City Island Theater Group is seeking stage manager for CITG’s production of ‘And Then There Were None’. Performances are: April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4. Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled for Sundays/Tuesdays/Thursdays. Rehearsals and performances are held at Grace Church Hall, 116 City Island Avenue in the Bronx. Contact information@cityislandtheatergroup.com if interested.
Judicial vacancies in the 12th Judicial District
In accordance with Part 150 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator of the New York State Courts, the following judicial vacancies in the Twelfth Judicial District will be filled by election in November 2014: Supreme Court - 1 vacancy; Civil Court, Bronx County - 2 vacancies. Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions (IJEQC) have been established in each judicial district in New York State. The IJEQCs are a statewide network of independent screening panels for judicial candidates. Each IJEQC is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the qualifications of candidates within its respective judicial district. Candidates seeking to be evaluated by the IJEQC in the Twelfth Judicial District must submit an original and 15 copies of the completed questionnaire to Rachell Sirota, Esq., Director, Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions, 27 Madison Avenue, Room 3908, New York, NY 10010. All questionnaires for candidates seeking election to the above-referenced judicial offices should be submitted
BCA launches Bronx Memoir Project Workshops
The Bronx Memoir Project, created by the Bronx Council on the Arts, seeks to develop and collect various (500-1000word) memoir fragments written by people of all ages, races, genders, nationalities and backgrounds currently residing in the Bronx. This will be achieved by deploying memoir writing facilitators to different cultural destinations throughout the borough from March 15 through May 31, 2014. The project supports the creation, distribution and promotion of Bronx oral and written memoirs by Bronx residents. The project’s emerging writers will conduct workshops and interviews throughout the borough and work directly with seniors, teens and families to create, edit and record first person narratives of homecoming and home. Written memoirs will be collected and published in a summer anthology, in both paper and e-book formats, and oral memoirs will be shared online. This project will map the memoirs by neighborhood, street and building and together they will represent moving history of the borough. Information: 718-931-9500 x21 or www.bronxarts.org.
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Thursday, March 20 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.
Riverdale
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.
Van Cortlandt
CREATIVE WRITING 3 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Come and join us for some Creative Writing. Audience: School Age (5-12 years) Children. For more information, call 718-543-5150.
Spuyten Duyvil
READING ALOUD 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street A program for school age children in which the children’s librarian reads picture books, easy books, folk tales and poetry. The program is 30 minutes long and is for ages 5 to 11 years old. For more information, call 718-796-1202.
Kingsbridge
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, March 21 Riverdale
NATURE DETECTIVES 3:30 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue A hands-on, interactive look into the natural world. Through games, live animals and projects, young naturalists will get an up close look into the world of nature. Presented by the New Canaan Nature Center. For ages 6 and older. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
Kingsbridge
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP 4 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Let your voice be heard in the Kingsbridge Library’s Teen Advisory Group! TAG meetings will be held on Friday afternoons from 4-5 pm. If you are a 7th -12th grade student, you are eligible to join. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
Saturday, March 22 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.
Spuyten Duyvil
SATURDAY MOVIE 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Film: “Snow Falling on Cedars”--a Japanese-American fisherman is accused of killing his neighbor, Carl, at sea. Rated PG-13, 1999, 127 minutes. For more information, call 718-796-1202.
Kingsbridge
POETRY 3:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Join us for a 7-week workshop where we’ll explore the use of our five senses – smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing – to enhance everyday and creative writing. We’ll examine how most of us understand the world through our senses, and how accessing them can help participants find their unique voices.
We’ll also learn how to invoke the senses, so people not just read the stories and poems participants write, but experience them. For more information, call 718-548-5656.
Riverdale
SATURDAY FAMILY MATINEE 4 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Parents and children are welcome to come to the library to enjoy family friendly films in a relaxed environment. For more information, call 718-549-1212.
Sunday, March 23 Riverdale
GALA FUNDRAISER 6 p.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue Riverdale Y’s annual Performing Arts gala fundraiser, featuring award winning musical ‘Baby.’ Guest of honor is Marti Michael. Gala reception at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. For more info, call 718-548-8200, ext. 212 or visit www.RiverdaleY.org.
Monday, March 24 Riverdale
TODDLER DANCE PARTY 11:30 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Toddlers, Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the Riverdale Branch to get their groove on. We will Hokey Pokey and have an actively good time, while we learn about music, instruments and rhythm. This is a music enrichment class that focuses on strengthening gross motor skills and coordination. Shakers and dance scarves will be provided. Parents and caregivers are expected to participate. For info, call 718-549-1212.
Kingsbridge
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.
Spuyten Duyvil
CREATIVE WRITING 5:30 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Ten sessions under the guidance of Vanessa F. Hartman for professional and non-professional writers. Structured workshops for both fiction and non-fiction writing. Registration required. For more information, call 718-796-1202.
Tuesday, March 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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Van Cortlandt
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 1 p.m. Van Cortlandt Jewish Center 3880 Sedgwick Avenue Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Susan & Gerard, a lively duo, who will provide Irish and international music for dancing and listening at 1:00 PM. Lunch served at 12:15 PM. For more information, call 718-549-4700.
Wednesday, March 26 Riverdale
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Come to the Riverdale branch and sit down with a Librarian for a 30 minute individualized computer appointment. Learn how to open a new e-mail account, save documents, browse the Internet, download NYPL e-books, etc. Make a list and ask questions. E-reader, tablet and smart phone users are welcome. Wednesdays 2 - 4 p.m. by appointment only. Call 718-549-1212 .
Van Cortlandt
CHILDREN SING 3:30 p.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Children will learn about the great variety of ways that people sing and celebrate around the world! Participants will sing folk songs from America around the world and play djembes, shakeres, balaphon, ie percussion instruments from America, Africa, China, Latin America, and Native America. They will explore these five elements of music rhythm, tempo, timbre, dynamics and melody as they sing and make music from all corners of the Earth! Presented by Emily Ellison. For ages 5 and older. For more information, call 718-543-5150.
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION. On Thursday, March 13, 2014, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage celebration at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. This year, Borough President Diaz presented a proclamation to Noel Kilkenny, Consul General of Ireland, and honored Caroline Duggan, teacher at PS 59 and founder of the Keltic Dream Dance Group; Father Richard Gorman, chairman of Community Board #12; and John Samuelsen, president of TWU Local 100.
Poet Jane Springer to visit Manhattan College
Hebrew Institute to hold discussion on marriage Be Part of the Solution - Do Your Part to Stand Up for Agunot: The most powerful activist step we can each take to end the problem of agunot (chained women) in our community is to sign a Halakhic pre- and post-nuptial agreement which facilitates the timely giving of a get if a marriage terminates. The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit, located at 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY will be holding a Post-Nup Signing Ceremony and Celebration on Sunday night, Mar. 30th. To learn more and/or sign up go to www. thebayit.org/pn or call 718-796-4730.
Jewish Culture Series · 2013-2014 Come learn with us at Riverdale Temple!
Tevye ’s D aughTers :
How East European Jewish Women Confronted Modernity
Sunday, March 30, 2014 | 2:00pm
at Riverdale Temple 4545 Independence Ave (at 246th St), Riverdale, NY 10471
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As part of Manhattan College’s Major Author Reading Series (M.A.R.S.), poet Jane Springer will visit Manhattan College on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. An award-winning writer, Springer’s first poetry collection, Dear Blackbird (2007), received the Agha Shahid Ali Prize for poetry from the University of Utah Press. In 2012, her second collection of poetry, Murder Ballad, was published and received the Beatrice Hawley Award. Springer was also honored with a Whiting Writers’ Award, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Associated Writing Programs’ AWP Intro Award, and the Robert Penn Warren Prize for Poetry. Notable poet Lynnell Edwards reviewed Murder Ballad and called Springer’s work, ‘Fearless in its music, indulging luscious sounds and pounding measures. Traversing the despair of the rural south, [she] exploits the urgency and dread of every keening murder ballad, showing how that cleaving is both our undoing and our salvation.’ 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.
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holem Aleichem’s paradigm of Tevye’s rebellious daughters staking out new, secular alternatives to their parents’ traditional culture has had a profound impact on our notions of East European Jewish women’s history. But the impact of modernization was far more complex and varied. Drawing on memoirs and the rich collection of petitions (kvitlekh) to the 19th-century miracle worker Rabbi Elijah Guttmacher, housed in the YIVO Archives, this talk explores some of the very different paths taken by women as they struggled to come to terms with modernity. Lecture presented by glenn Dynner, Professor of Judaic Studies, Sarah Lawrence College; 2013-14 Senior NEH Scholar at the Center for Jewish History
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Sitzkrieg on the Hudson The silly season has begun. Rather than simply man up and challenge State Senator Jeff Klein, former City Councilman Oliver Koppell is engaging in a silly charade, using a phony petition generated through the left-wing Move-On organization. No one should take any of this seriously. This is a “petition” that can be signed by anyone, and as we shall see, anyone has already signed. Our society has a way to determine the degree of support an individual really has out there, and it is called an election. Trying to drum up support in a mock election for a candidacy that doesn’t exist is a waste of time. It appears that of the signers thus far, perhaps less than 15% may actually live in the district Mr. Klein represents. All this is reminiscent of the “phony war” during the first months of World War II. As Klein racks up legislative accomplishments, Koppell is engaging in a Sitzkrieg charade. So last week, Klein became the point man for the State Senate finding the money for Mayor DeBlasio’s Pre-K program. And found it without the need to raise taxes, rightly an anathema to Governor Cuomo and anyone who wants to see New York’s economy emerge from decades of decline. This week, another issue emerged. It is the vote on the State Senate floor on the proposed DREAM Act, to allow students brought to this country illegally by their parents to get financial aid. Ex-Councilman Koppell is literally foaming over this. Senator Klein, the co-leader of the Senate, made good on his promise and got the bill brought to a vote on the Senate Floor. It failed by two votes. Koppell blames Klein. But all five members of Klein’s Independent Democratic Caucus voted for the bill. The Republicans did not, nor did two Democrats, the real reason the bill failed. And in fact the entire episode demonstrates just how shallow the case is against Klein. Even if he and every member of the I.D.C. were members of the “official” Democratic caucus, the bill still would have failed. We suggest readers check out an essay written by State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., who is a distinguished clergyman and the father of our borough president. In praising Klein’s leadership, he implies that perhaps the “official” Democrats would be better off accepting Klein as their leader. If anyone is to blame for the failure of the DREAM Act it certainly isn’t Senator Klein. But in presenting himself to the voters as a more skilled legislator, Mr. Koppell stretches the truth. In twelve years in the City Council, the only legislative “accomplishment” he can legitimately point to was the passage of the bill that overturned the twice-expressed will of the people by giving Mayor Michael Bloomberg – and himself – what many felt was an illegal third term. Actually, the dummy petition driven charade that is occurring may open a window into what is really happening. An examination of the names begging Mr. Koppell to run includes scores of non-residents, including some even from out of New York State. Also represented is a lady who has held a number of high positions in a political organization with deep roots in a past we are better off forgetting, the Communist Party of the United States, and led its New York State affiliate. She now writes for the online publication that proudly notes it is the direct descendent of the little missed “Daily Worker,” the official newspaper of the CPUSA. As she and other signers rail at Mr. Klein for his “disloyalty” to the Democratic Party, it is worthy of note that at last look, she had enrolled in the Working Families Party, and is thus not even eligible to vote in the Democratic Primary. Other signatories include a number of current and past members of a group called the Mosholu Preservation Corp.. which publishes the Norwood News. This is all well and good, until you realize that Mr. Koppell diverted tens of thousands of your taxpayer dollars to fund that group, whose executive director and another signatory to the petition, Dart Westphal, according to government records, was paid a hefty salary of $148,370. This gives the concept of “pay to play” a whole new meaning. You pay and they play. No wonder they are shedding crocodile tears over the forced departure of Mr. Koppell from public life. The gravy train is no longer pulling into their station. So Mr. Koppell, go ahead and run, and we suspect, lose defending the lost twelve years of your City Council tenure. Let’s hear an airing of the issues and let the real voters decide in a real election. No more games.
It’s time to bring Senator Jeff Klein and the IDC back To The Editor: You should know there is an old saying that you should be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. This means that sometimes we think we want something that will benefit our lives or help us to come out ahead, but when we get these things, they can turn out to be Achilles’ heels and make us feel sorry for ever wanting them. Such is the case with the DREAM Act that failed to pass in the New York State Senate. Its failure to pass caused a huge embarrassment for our Senate Democratic Conference, and the DREAM was taken away from 8,000 undocumented students in the State of New York. It was well known that the votes to pass the DREAM Act in the Senate were not there. We all knew it! But everyone, lobbyists, unions, and “Dreamers,” pressed Jeff Klein to bring it to the floor for a vote, maybe thinking that he wouldn’t be able to do it. You never bring a bill of such importance to the floor for a vote unless you are sure you have all the votes to pass it. You never bring a bill to the floor, only to have it fail.
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You should know that it is possible that some of my colleagues planned to use the DREAM Act vote as an opportunity to embarrass Senator Jeff Klein and his fellow Members of the Independent Democratic Conference, which is comprised of Senators Diane Savino, David Carlucci, David Valesky and Tony Avella. It is quite possible that some of my colleagues wanted to press Senator Jeff Klein and the IDC to bring the DREAM Act to the Floor for a vote, thinking that Senator Dean Skelos and the Republicans would never allow it to come to
Don’t be fooled by Koppell fraud
To The Editor: For the past several years, I have been fortunate enough to be represented by Senator Jeff Klein. During this time, Sen. Klein has always been a dyedin-the-wool Democrat with the record to prove it. Just last year, he authored and passed tough new gun control laws, raised the minimum wage, and lowered income taxes for middle class families. That sounds progressive to me. So that is what makes this next part so confusing:
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the Floor. This would give some people the opportunity to turn against Jeff Klein and call him all kind of names. It is also possible that many people thought that by Jeff Klein’s failure to bring the DREAM Act to the Floor, it would provide an opportunity to weaken the IDC and its Leader. But surprise, surprise … it all backfired and instead, Senator Jeff Klein and the IDC are today stronger than ever. In fact, they have made a hero out of Jeff Klein. Those colleagues of mine who Continued on Page 15
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Right now, an interest group in Washington D.C. is circulating an online petition urging former City Council Member Oliver Koppell to challenge Sen. Klein in the State Senate. But having worked with Sen. Klein on issues important to Riverdale and to my Democratic friends, I cannot understand why anyone in our community would want to sign such a document. Further, it appears that most of the people who are signing the petition are not from our community at all. Most of the signers are people from places far from Riverdale, such as Rochester, Buffalo, and even Texas. These are people who not only don’t know anything about Sen. Klein, but they don’t know anything about Riverdale. I think we are lucky to have someone like Senator Klein representing us in the capital and I look forward to working with him for another term. Amy Moore
19 Dudley Street Learn to identify trees and shrubs by their buds. For more information, call 914-968-5851. VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Saving the Praying Mantid Eggs. Prepare the meadow for plowing by relocating mantid eggs. Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. For more information, call 914-835-4466.
Scarsdale
Friday, March 21 Somers
ADVENTURES IN HORTICULTURE 10:30 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Introduce your child or grandchild to the world of gardening through greenhouse and craft activities. Fee $10 per adult; pre-register at (914) 886-5108 or carolinesgardens@aol.com
Tuckahoe
SPECIAL CELEBRATION 6:30 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph (La Festa San Giuseppe). An inspiring, yet entertaining DVD presentation by Professor Louis Barrella featuring the photography of Joseph Zarba where you’ll see both simple and elaborate St. Joseph’s Tables, as well as the foods that make the day so special. For more information, call 914-771-8700.
Valhalla
PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE 8 p.m. Westchester Community College Tech Building Lynn Saville, renowned photographer, will give a stimulating, informative lecture and presentation entitled, “Urban Landscape Photography” to the Westchester Photographic Society and the guests. WPS welcomes all photographers, whether budding or professional, to become members. Mutual support for the enhancement of our craft is our specialty. No charge; Guests are welcome, 914-827-5353 www.wpsphoto.org
Saturday, March 22 Croton-on-Hudson
Bring Klein & IDC back Continued from Page 14 were present in the Senate Chamber on March 17, 2014 got a surprise when Senator Jeff Klein managed to bring the DREAM Act to the Senate Floor for a vote, and also as a leader delivered the votes of all the IDC members. We needed 32 votes in the Senate for the DREAM Act to pass, and sad to say, we lost by 2 votes. The vote tally was 29 Nays to 30 Ayes. Two Democratic Senators voted against the DREAM Act. They were Simcha Felder from Brooklyn and Ted O’Brien from Monroe County in upstate New York. All of the IDC Members, I repeat, were united with their leader, Senator Jeff Klein, voting yes for the DREAM Act … and we Democrats were left with egg on our faces. You should know that there are reasons for many of my colleagues to be angry at Jeff Klein and the IDC Members. That is understandable! But we cannot continue to hold grudges. For the good of the Senate Democratic Conference, we should all put our pride aside. By being able to convince the Republicans - even though they all voted against the DREAM Act – Senator Jeff Klein has proven to be a worthy leader. He is someone who keeps his word, and someone who could be of tremendous help for us Democrats to get back into the Majority. That is why the Senate Democrats need to stop attacking each other and instead, work very hard to bring Senator Jeff Klein back into the fold of the Senate Democratic Conference so we can unite and together as Democrats serve New Yorkers better. Ladies and gentlemen, I have fond memories of listening to the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch when he dubbed himself the “Voice of Reason.” In this instance, and in that same spirit, I would like to think of myself as a similar “Voice of Reason” and urge my Democratic colleagues in the State Senate to bring Senator Jeff Klein and the IDC back. We need them now more than ever. Senator Rev Rubén Díaz
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.
Cross River
SUGARHOUSE CHAT 10 a.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Stop by the Sugarhouse for an informal chat as staff turns sap into maple syrup. For more information, call 914-864-7322.
Yonkers
BUD SEARCH 10 a.m. Lenoir Preserve
SPRING FLING 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Spring is here! Explore our trails with a naturalist to see who’s awake after a long winter’s nap. Meet some live animals and learn how they welcome spring. Take home a craft to get spring started at your house. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.
Sunday, March 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.
Tuckahoe
ITALIAN GENEALOGY FAIR 10 a.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Genealogists will be available to answer questions and provide precious advice on how to start or continue your genealogical research. Document translations will also be provided. Registration is required. Suggested donation $10. For info, call 914-771-8700.
Tuckahoe
BOOK DISCUSSION 2 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place A Bit of Myself by Filomena Abys-Smith. This memoir takes you on a journey starting from the little village of Bagnoli, Naples, Italy where the author was born, to New York City where her family must endure the tests of courage and perseverance in the burning Bronx. For info, call 914-771-8700.
Friday, March 28 Tuckahoe
SPECIAL PRESENTATION 6:30 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place Lecture on the book, “Explorers Emigrants Citizens: A Visual History of the Italian American Experience,” by co-author and guest speaker Dr. Mario B. Mignone. Must register in advance and prepay. Members $15, Non-Members $25. For more information, call 914-771-8700.
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A Tale of Two Exiles: Tibetans and Jews
Nathan Katz, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor in the School of International and Public Affairs, the Bhagwan Mahavir Professor of Jain Studies, director of the program in the Study of Spirituality, and academic director of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. The author of 15 books and more than 100 articles, he is editor of the Journal of Indo-Judaic Studies, has won four Fulbright grants, was a finalist for the 2000 National Jewish Book Award, and won the 2004 Vak Devi Saraswati Saman Award from India. He has spent years studying and teaching in Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, and Israel and was one of eight delegates for the historic Tibetan-Jewish dialogue hosted by H.H. the Dalai Lama in 1990, and was keynote speaker at the Third Hindu-Jewish Summit in New York City in 2010. He is also academic dean of Chaim Yakov Shlomo College of Jewish Studies, an Orthodox rabbinical school in Surfside, Fla., as well as adjunct professor of Hinduism at Hindu University of America in Orlando. He previously taught at Naropa University, Williams College and the University of South Florida.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Room, O'Malley Library refreshments will be served open and free to the public If you have any questions about this, or any other hgI Center event, please contact Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., at mehnaz.afridi@manhattan.edu
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