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Klein crushes Koppell in Dem Club vote Former City Councilman Oliver Koppell’s “Last Hurrah” campaign to return to public office suffered a stinging blow Thursday night when he was decisively defeated for the endorsement of his own political club, the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club. Koppell is seeking to renter public office by challenging State Senator Jeffrey Klein, who is seeking reelection. Senator Klein leads an group of Democrats who have entered into a power-sharing agreement with Republicans in the State Senate. This has made Klein one of the most influential figures in Albany, and changed the face of the notoriously dysfunctional New York political scene, perhaps forever. At the Ben Franklin club, Klein defeated Koppell by a nearly three-to-one margin, 96 votes to 38. Eleven others cast ballots for “no-endorsement.” This would seem to put an end to more than a half-century of Koppell’s involvement with the Ben Franklin Club. On Thursday, the club’s prowess in gathering the signatures necessary to place candidates on the ballot will be unleashed on behalf of Senator Klein. This marks the first time in decades that Mr. Koppell has had to gather his own signatures without the assistance and coordination of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, well known for his expertise in these matters. Mr. Koppell will have to present a minimum of 1000 valid signatures of enrolled Democratic voters in the Senate District, which covers much of the north and east Bronx, as well as large areas of Westchester. Mr. Koppell presumably knew what he was facing hours before Thursday night’s vote, when he called Mr. Dinowitz and suggested that the club not endorse any candidate. Just days before such a suggestion might have been accepted by the Klein forces. But for reasons not clear, perhaps due to the aggressive and nasty nature of the internal campaign effort among club members, Mr. Koppell’s position steadily deteriorated. The move for no-endorsement became the opening gambit in the Koppell effort as the 150 or so club members coming to vote gathered in the American Legion Hall on Corlear Avenue. Tasting victory, the Klein faction rejected these efforts, and pressed for total victory. They were rewarded for their strategy. In defeat, Koppell vowed to press on and put the best spin on the crushing defeat. His wife, attorney Lorraine Coyle Koppell, emailed this analysis to supporters, misstating, presumably by error, the number of Klein votes, which we are told by club officials was indeed 96, not 86. Somehow the more than two-to-one drubbing was morphed into a Koppell victory by her analysis. “Although at first blush the club’s

By a surprisingly large margin, members of Riverdale’s Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club backed Klein over Koppell. endorsing Klein seemed so lopsided and it was and then again it wasn’t. “Deduct from Klein’s 86 votes all of Dinowitz’s family and staff; Cohen’s family and staff, Klein’s staff and close friend and Eliot’s staff (assume they voted with Klein - don’t know for sure but they are friendly with Dinowitz although also friendly with Oliver), the Felds and then all of the inspectors (who were all of those people I had never seen before and I estimate at least 20-25 inspectors were called in and showed up just for this vote knowing that if they didn’t their inspector jobs were on the line) and Klein is left with far less than 1/2 of the vote because Oliver got 38 votes and we asked people to do no endorsement and no endorsement got 11 so effectively Oliver got 49 votes and Klein I estimate less than 30. “I ran this by a few other people to see if I was kidding myself and I am not. Heard Jeff and Bruce were not happy with the margin and that made me look at the numbers again as to why. “What was the most telling about this vote is that NOT one person talked about the integrity of Jeff Klein; what a good Democrat he is - the talk was about his doing what he was asked to do and bringing money into the district. Is that the standard that we go by? How ‘bout all those people who are not getting an increase in the minimum wage? How ‘bout those students who won’t be able to go to college because the Dream Act failed? How

‘bout the women’s agenda? How ‘bout the fact that there is not one Latino, not one Latina not one African-American in the so-called IDC or as a committee chair. Why was none of that important to those people who spoke on Klein›s behalf? They didn›t mention any of that.” In fact as Ms. Coyle once again raised the race issue, it was boomeranged back at her husband when Assemblyman Dinowitz, in his remarks, noted that in 2009, then-Councilman Koppell endorsed Republican candidate for mayor Michael Bloomberg over the Democrat, City Comptroller Bill Thompson, thus denying the city’s highest ranking African-American official from becoming mayor. Dinowitz called this hypocritical, and the crowd seemed to agree. Klein’s press syaff issued a statement saying that “the overwhelming support from the progressive club is a major vindication of Klein’s leadership on core Democratic issues and a resounding rejection of the candidacy of his challenger who once served as a past president of the Benjamin Franklin Club and had been endorsed by its membership in numerous previous elections.” “I’m honored to win the endorsement of the esteemed Ben Franklin Club. I look forward to working with its membership, and the leaders who represent the 81st Assembly District on Democratic issues well into the future,” said Klein. A week before the club’s endorsement,

influential Ben Franklin stalwarts Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Councilman Andrew Cohen, former Councilwoman June Eisland, 81st Assembly District Leaders Randi Martos and Bruce Feld and State Committeewoman Helen Morik backed Klein’s reelection bid. “Jeff Klein deserves reelection as our State Senator. He is an excellent partner in Albany. He works hard and gets results in our community. That’s why I’m supporting him and that’s why I am pleased that there was a huge turnout for the Ben Franklin Club endorsement. Senator Klein’s landslide victory in the club is a testament to the great work he has done for his constituents,” said Dinowitz. “The Ben Franklin Club meeting was truly an example of democracy in action. Nearly 150 people voted by secret ballot for the candidate of their choice. Senator Klein’s overwhelming victory shows a recognition of his hard work and effectiveness in our community. I hope that our club members now unite behind the winner of this endorsement in the upcoming campaign,” concluded Dinowitz. The Benjamin Franklin Democratic Club was formed over 50 years ago. Although he was a key early member, and first elected to the Assembly from the club, he was not, as stated in other media, a club founder. The club is in the 81st Assembly District which includes Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Van Cortland Village, Norwood, Wakefield and Woodlawn.

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‘Fiddler’ set for Riverdale Y

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of one of the greatest musicals ever written, Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Rising Stars join forces to present the classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ for six performances only, from June 8 - 15, 2014. Featuring a cast of 28 adult and teenage performers from Riverdale, Yonkers, Upper Manhattan, and beyond, performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ 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. Performance schedule and prices: Sunday, June 8 at 2pm and 7pm; Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30pm -- $10; Thursday, June 12 at 7:30pm -- $10; Sunday, June 15 at 2pm and 7pm Except for the Tuesday and Thursday performances which are $10, tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for seniors and students if purchased online at www. riverdaley.org/fiddler, or $22 for adults and $14 for seniors and students if purchased at the door prior to showtime.

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Tickets may also be purchased by phone 24/7 by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 and selecting option 1. For group sales, please email mraider@ riverdaley.org. The Riverdale Rep/Riverdale Rising Stars production is directed by Riverdale YM-YWHA Director of Performing Arts Laurie Walton with choreography by Emily Walton and music direction by Justin Fischer. The cast includes John Albert, Andrew Baptista, Julian Bar-Ilian, Ronnie Becher, Jordan Bland, Sarah Bolensky, Sara Crowe, Lesly de Groot, Patrick Dwyer, Abby Fisher, Eliza Fisher, Matt Gerber, Josh Judin, Giovanni Lazu, Patrick Mahoney, Philip Meranus, Keila Muñoz, Geiddy Muñoz, Hayden Nadine, Hadas Pri-Paz, Marilyn Raider, Barbara Salant, Shira Schleifer, Trevor Scott, Betsy Silverman, John Solomon, David Winter, and Sam Yaggy.

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Fourth Celebration of the Seven Wonders of Van Cortlandt Park, Thursday June 12th, 2014 from 6:30-8:30pm Visit and learn more about our next wonder- Van Cortlandt Lake- in our continuing series of the Seven Wonders of Van Cortlandt Park. This family friendly event will include plenty of hands-on activities and an opportunity to relax on the deck of the Van Cortlandt Golf House and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. Activities include the collection and identification of aquatic invertebrates, fly casting demos/ lessons and a tour around the lake. Finger Foods and Refreshments will be served. Meet at the Van Cortland Golf Houseenter the Park at Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South. Special thank you to L.L. Bean for providing fly casting demos/lessons.

RiverFest set for June 14-15 word ‘river’ in it,’ says head organizer Yael Levy, ‘yet most of us have no access to the river. Riverdale RiverFest gives people a glimpse of what access to the majestic Hudson River would be like. Ultimately, our goal is to open this amazing resource to everyone in our lifetime-not only so we can enjoy and appreciate its beauty, but for all the healthy lifestyle benefits a greenway will offer us and our children.’ The festival is organized and run entirely by community volunteers. Both the festival and the proposed three-mile waterfront route enjoy the active support of Senator Charles Schumer, all local and State-wide elected officials who serve the area, and Bronx Community Board 8. Riverdale Riverfest is endorsed by more than 50 community organizations, including the neighborhood’s schools and religious institutions.

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A flotilla of ships will once again dock on the Riverdale waterfront for the fifth annual Riverdale RiverFest on Sunday, June 15, at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale Ave. and West 263d St. in the Bronx, from noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. The fleet will include the Mystic Whaler, a reproduction of a late 19th century coastal cargo schooner; the sailing ship A.J. Meerwald, a two-masted Delaware Bay oyster schooner built in 1928; and the retired New York City fireboat John J. Harvey. Rides on the Meerwald will be offered on Saturday, June 14, and on all three vessels on Sunday, June 15, for a nominal fee. Guaranteed reservations can be made on the Riverdale RiverFest Web site: www. riverdaleRiverFest.org. Riverdale RiverFest will again feature non-stop live music by local performers on two stages; bounce castles, pony rides, circus performers, craft projects, and other activities for children; a greenmarket; and fantasy battles by the popular Society for Creative Anachronism, a local group of Renaissance re-creators. There will also be artists, craft vendors and numerous exhibits by local merchants, environmental organizations and local schools. Festival organizers also promise a variety of foods to suit any taste, from traditional festival fare to ethnic specialties, as well as kosher and vegetarian options-and, of course, plenty of sweet treats. In addition to celebrating and enjoying the Hudson River, the festival has a more ambitious agenda: to promote the Hudson River Greenway Link, a proposed walking and biking trail that will connect the existing Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan with the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in Yonkers. ‘Our neighborhood, Riverdale, has the

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Around the schools... College of Mount Saint Vincent Reunion Weekend

The College of Mount Saint Vincent will celebrate its annual Reunion Weekend Friday, June 6 through Saturday, June 7, 2014. Attending this year’s event are the classes ending in “4” and “9” (from 1934 to 2009), with special tribute to the Class of 1964 celebrating their 50th Anniversary and the Class of 1989 celebrating their 25th Anniversary. Events planned throughout the weekend include a Champagne Reception, Reunion Celebration Dinner, the Mass of Remembrance, and a Red Monkey Theater Group performance of “Crimes of the Heart.” College faculty will give lectures on their area of expertise and Sr. Joy Pellegrino will offer a Mini-Retreat on personal transformation. Alumnae/i will also have the opportunity to visit a nursing simulation lab and the Sisters of Charity archives and take part in a historic ghost tour in the evening. There will also be plenty of time for alumnae/i to relax and catch up with old friends and classmates. Over 300 attendees are expected to attend this year’s Reunion. All alumnae/i are welcome and encouraged to attend Reunion Weekend. For more information, please contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations at (718) 405-3334.

Local student receives the Solange Bruneau Mally Award

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is proud to announce Audrey Naa-Lamley Bruce ‘14 has received the Solange Bruneau Mally Memorial Award. She received this award during the 102st Baccalaureate

Awards and Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 16th 2014 before an audience of students, faculty, administrators, trustees, parents and honored guests. The Solange Bruneau Mally Memorial Award was founded by Michelle Mally in memory of her mother, an alumna and a former French faculty member. It is awarded to an outstanding French Studies or Spanish major. Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the College of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment and leadership in the 21st century.

Catholic Relief Services recognizes Manhattan College

Manhattan College began working with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S., to expand the College’s service opportunities, social awareness, and educational offerings. Recently, CRS formally recognized this work by selecting Manhattan College as a CRS Global Campus. “Manhattan College’s partnership with CRS is an important means through which we as an institution put our values into action,” said President Brennan O’Donnell.

“Thanks to CRS’ support, our students, faculty and staff are exploring how their knowledge and skills may be put to use in addressing some of our most pressing global challenges.” As a CRS Global Campus, Manhattan College will collaborate with CRS to advance the global social mission of the Catholic Church at the institutional, faculty and student levels. Through this partnership, the College maintains a shared commitment to CRS’ mission to assist the poor and respond to major emergencies, fight disease, and nurture peaceful and just societies around the world. “We are delighted Manhattan College has been recognized as a CRS Global Campus and for the commitment of its leadership, faculty and students to deepen their understanding and response to the humanitarian needs of people living in developing countries around the world,” said Maureen McCullough, J.D., regional director for Catholic Relief Services Northeast/Mid Atlantic. In addition, on Sunday, May 18, Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D., president and CEO of CRS, will deliver the keynote address at Manhattan College’s 172nd undergraduate Commencement. She will also be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the ceremony. The College is dedicated to expanding CRS’ mission within the campus community by offering various service opportunities during the year, educational courses, lectures and discussions, advocacy training, and by carrying fair trade products. Students, faculty and staff have had the opportunity to participate and learn more about CRS’ work around the world while on service trips with the Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.). Organized by the College’s Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) department, L.O.V.E. offers service and social justice immersion experiences, such as helping

to rebuild homes and communities in New Orleans and Haiti. Manhattan has connected with CRS on L.O.V.E. trips in countries including Kenya, Rwanda and Haiti. The College supports a CRS Task Force, in which faculty and students explore issues central to CRS’ mission through research and teaching in the areas of business, international, peace and religious studies, government and engineering. Examples of the areas of study include global health, agriculture, food security, sustainability and climate change, and water and conflict. In addition, the College has trained more than 20 students to serve as CRS Campus Ambassadors, volunteers tasked with spreading social justice awareness and promoting advocacy across campus through events, petitions and educational campaigns. In 2012, CRS also assisted Manhattan College in achieving Fair Trade College status to become the first college in New York City to receive the distinction. Later this year, in fall 2014, the College will host an event on campus with CRS to celebrate its designation as a CRS Global Campus. 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.

The Brother Developers It is part of the American dream that any person in the country has the opportunity to be successful no matter where he came from and no matter what his origins. This is certainly true of two brothers who found success in developing real estate in The Bronx in the early twentieth century. Samuel Aginsky was born in 1877 in Minsk, today the capital of Belarus, but then a city in Russian Empire. There, he studied in the local public schools. After completing his elementary education, he was apprenticed to a carpenter to learn the trade. In 1900, while working as a carpenter, he was married. A son was born ten months later, and two years after that, a daughter was born. In that same year, 1903, they left home to come to the United States. Since the Aginskys were Jewish, and there was increasing anti-Semitism in Russia, Samuel thought it would better to move his growing family to a safer place with greater opportunity. When he arrived, Aginsky worked for eleven months as a carpenter, and then decided to go into business for himself.

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He was not only a carpenter, but a contractor and a builder. In 1907, he moved to The Bronx and became a pioneer developer in Edenwald. By the 1920s, he was building apartment houses in the rapidly growing neighborhoods in the western part of The Bronx. thHis houses at Anthony Avenue at 176 Street, Clark Place near Jerome Avenue, the Grand th Concourse near 170 Street, and a seven-story house at University Avenue and Kingsbridge Road were known for their comfortable design. Samuel Aginsky’s younger brother, Philip, followed a similar path. Born in Minsk in 1886, nine years after Samuel, he came to the United States in 1905 when he was 19 years old. He attended night classes in New York City and Evander Childs High School, but started work as a carpenter shortly after his arrival. He was married in 1909 and began to raise a family. He rose up the ladder to be a foreman, then in 1911, a carpenter-contractor, then in 1919, he began building homes and apartment houses on his own, mostly in the Fordham section. Thus, hundreds of people dwelled in the two brothers’ houses.

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Classical music concert at Church of the Mediator

The next concert in the ‘di.vi.sion@ mediator’ concert series of classical music is on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 5PM. Suggested donation $15; $10 for students and senior citizens. The concert will be held at the Church of the Mediator, 260 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463 (two blocks west of the 1 train). The di.vi.sion piano trio will perform Haydn: Piano Trio in E, Hob. XV:28, Rachmaninoff: Trio Elegiaque, Op. 9, and a New York premiere of Ezra Donner: Shimmer. Prior to the performance, the composer will discuss his work and introduce his composition. Ezra Donner is an American composer, pianist, and educator whose music combines passion, wit, and sensitivity with an interest in music’s ability to communicate a wide range of emotions and ideas. This series is made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. This series is also made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program. For additional information, (347) 3265846; www.division-artsandeducation. org

Riverdale Y Aquatics Dept. announces activities

The Riverdale Y’s Aquatics Department wants everyone to be safe and ready for the summer fun - whether you’re an adult or a child. Children ages 3-14 will have the opportunity to get comfortable in the water with the 3-day Learn-to-Swim Intensive series, while adults will spend one day completely immersed in the technical work of CPR & AED for professionals PLUS First Aid. These events will be held at The Riverdale YM-YWHA, 5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. For more information, visit riverdaley.org or call 718.548.8200. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25: Learn to Swim. 3 day intensive. Summer is just around the corner, and so is summer water fun! Help your child get comfortable in the water before summer begins. They will enjoy their time at camp, on vacation, at the beach or in the pool so much more! The Riverdale Y! pool is a saline-system pool (no chlorine!), particularly healthy to the skin and immune system, and non-irritating to your swimming enjoyment. Course Schedule: 3-5 year olds - 4:00pm4:45pm; 5-7 year olds - 4:45pm-5:30pm; 8-14 year olds - 4:45pm-5:30pm. Register

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Elaine Katz receives Congressional Proclamation

On Sunday, Congressman Eliot Engel presented long-time Riverdale resident Elaine Katz with a Congressional Record for her service to the Riverdale Temple. The Congressional Record, in part, reads: ‘The Riverdale community has enjoyed the gift of Elaine’s service since she moved there 15 years ago. Her commitment to the Riverdale Temple is particularly noteworthy. Elaine strives to place the needs of others before her own, and often shies away from the spotlight. Instead, she chooses to be a guiding light for others. Her wisdom and foresight have enriched the Riverdale Temple in numerous ways.’ Katz is a member of the Board of Trustees and Assistant Financial Secretary. She’s organized many outreach community programs for the Riverdale Temple, and serves as President of the Women of Reform Judaism. She also serves as the Vice President of the Lower Eastside Service Center in Manhattan, a non-profit organization that assists New Yorkers with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Katz was honored by the Riverdale Temple on Sunday at their Student Sponsorship Breakfast.

Assembly forms Office of Utility Consumer Advocate

Addressing the concerns of thousands of utility ratepayers in New York State, Speaker Sheldon Silver, Consumer Affairs Committee Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz and Energy Committee Chair Amy Paulin today

announced the passage of legislation that would create the New York State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (A.6239-B, Dinowitz). The office would represent consumers’ interests in residential utility matters at the state and federal level. ‘For too, long consumers have been forced to deal with abysmal representation of their concerns regarding their utility service and rates, while utility companies have enjoyed an astonishing lack of accountability to the people they are supposed to be serving,’ Silver said. ‘As a result consumers are burdened with electric bills that are higher than almost every other state. In the wake of several natural disasters, the gaps between service, quality and customer representation have only been highlighted. With the creation of an independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, this discrepancy ends today.’ ‘New York is currently one of the few states, and by far the largest, without an independent Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate, and it shows,’ Dinowitz said. ‘With the prevalence of unreasonably high utility rates, poor customer service and unfair regulatory actions, it is long past time that we give New York’s consumers a voice in the rate-making process. An Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate will put rate-payers and rate-makers on an equal playing field, which will ultimately result in more realistic utility rates and improved quality of service.’ ‘An independent state Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate is much-needed and long overdue,’ Paulin said. ‘Energy costs in New York have skyrocketed and New Yorkers have had little say in the matter. This is unacceptable. Consumers deserve a strong, pro-active voice at both the state and the federal level that will advocate for their needs and address their concerns throughout the utility rate-making process. The creation of this office will go a long way in providing utility

customers with savings on their energy bills, while at the same time providing peace of mind.’ The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate would provide residential utility consumers with an independent representative during state and federal regulatory proceedings involving utility companies that offer electric, natural gas, internet, cable television, telephone and wireless communication services. The measure would require the Utility Consumer Advocate to be appointed to a six year term by the governor, subject to the approval of the state Senate. The legislation would also require an annual report from the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to the governor and legislature which would be made available to the public and would include information on all proceedings and the outcomes of all of these proceedings that the office participated in throughout the year. The report would also be required to include the estimated savings to residential utility customers that resulted from intervention by the office, and any policy recommendations and suggested statutory amendments that the office would deem necessary.

CSAIR Sisterhood to hold Spring Bazaar

The Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) Sisterhood will hold its Spring Bazaar on Sunday, June 8, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come browse the new and nearly-new household items, toys, books, clothes and more. Shop through lunch - hot dogs, soda, coffee and cake will be on sale! For more information about this event, please call the CSAIR office at 718-5438400 or visit the CSAIR website at www. csair.org. CSAIR is located at 475 West 250th Street at the Henry Hudson Parkway.

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TODDLER TIME 10:30 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street A 30 minute program for Toddlers ages 18 months to 39 months in the company of a parent and or caregiver. The program is conducted on a ticketing basis (first come, first served). The program includes books, music, dance, rhymes and scarves or shakers. Maximum attendance is 50 combined children and adults. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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BABY STORYTIME 11:30 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Babies from birth to walking and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes. Meet other babies in the neighborhood. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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

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READING ALOUD 4 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street A program for school age children that is 30 minutes long in which the children’s librarian reads picture books, easy books, folk tales and some poetry. The program is for children ages 5 to 10 years old. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

Friday, May 30 Kingsbridge

STAY WELL EXERCISE 10 a.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library

291 West 231st Street Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC’s Department for the Aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. Those participating in the exercises must sign an activity release form. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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CONCERT 10:30 a.m. Riverdale Y Senior Center 5625 Arlington Avenue Mrs. Ray Levine concert series will feature Susan Merdinger (internationally acclaimed) - American music on piano. For more information, call 718-548-8200, ext. 224.

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GENTLE YOGA 11 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Gentle Yoga is designed for students who have special needs and/or limitations. This class is a variation of basic level I yoga format, moving more slowly and includes attention to the special needs of the individual. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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ISRAELI CULTURE 5:45 p.m. Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel 475 West 250th Street The Tzofim Friendship Caravan, a group of highly talented Israeli boys and girls will perform at CSAIR. The performance will be followed by an Israeli song session, family Kabbalat Shabbat services and a Shabbat dinner. For more information, contact Mason Voit at 718-543-8400.

Saturday, May 31 Kingsbridge

SATURDAY MOVIE 2 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street “About Time”--At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Rated R, 123 minutes, 2013. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

Sunday, June 1 Kingsbridge

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT 5 p.m. Church of the Mediator 260 West 231st Street The di.vi.sion piano trio will perform Haydn: Piano Trio in E, Hob. XV:28, Rachmaninoff: Trio Elegiaque, Op. 9, and a New York premiere of Ezra Donner: Shimmer. Prior to the performance, the composer will discuss his work and introduce his composition. For additional information, (347) 326-5846; www.division-artsandeducation.org.

Monday, June 2 Spuyten Duyvil

KNITTING & CROCHET 11 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street A get-together for knitters & crocheters at all skill levels to work on a current project, learn new techniques, or even to begin a new craft. All are welcomed. Pre-registration not required. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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

Tuesday, June 3 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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TODDLER STORY TIME 11:30 a.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Toddlers (walking to 36 months) and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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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.

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MAGIC THE GATHERING 3:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street The card game that started it all is here at the Kingsbridge Library. Come learn the basic of Magic the Gathering. Learn the difference between Standard play and Modern play and check out how to play tournament level games. Come check it out to see who will rule the multiverse. For ages 13 to 18 years. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

Wednesday, June 4 Kingsbridge

GAME ON 1:30 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Got the gaming moves? Show off your skills with the controller and challenge your friends and neighbors to a game of Wii Bowling in the library. For more info, call 718-548-5656.

Friday, June 6 Spuyten Duyvil

SENIOR SERVICES 11 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street An Introduction to the library and its services as well as several book talks and poetry. For more info, call 718-796-1202.

Saturday, June 7 Kingsbridge

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

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Join Avery Corman, author of ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ and ‘The Old Neighborhood,’ as he showcases his film documentary based on his new upcoming memoir ‘My Old Neighborhood Remembered.’ The film documentary remembers The Bronx of the 1940s and 1950s and will run for approximately 37 minutes, followed by a brief discussion with the audience. This free public lecture will be held on Saturday, June 7, 1 p.m., at the Bronx County Archives Building, located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York. For directions, please call (718) 881-8900. The Bronx County Historical Society, founded in 1955, is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution chartered by the New York State Board of

Regents. The Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, documentation and interpretation of the history and heritage of The Bronx and its people from its earliest historical references in the 17th century to the present.

Italian Theater Festival opens in the Bronx Three events in Bronx venues will highlight the second In Scena! Italian Theater Festival (www.inscenany.com), which will be presented by Kairos Italy Theater in all five boroughs from June 9 to 24, 2014. On June 9, the festival’s Opening Night will take place at the Arthur Avenue Market in the Bronx. The evening will be dedicated to playwright Eduardo de Filippo on the 30th Anniversary of his death. Special guest will be Iaia Forte, a leading actress in Paolo Sorrentino’s film “The Great Beauty” (Best Foreign Language Film, 2014 Academy Awards). At the event, photos of Eduardo de Filippo never seen before in the USA will

both classical and contemporary Italian plays. After three years of performing in YoungKIT, artists “graduate” to become possible KIT Members and the troupe is replenished by new auditions. During its three-year engagement, YoungKIT performs a series of Italian Classics and participates in various productions of KIT,including the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY. On June 19 at noon, Free Verse meets In Scena! at NeON Center, 198 East 161st, Bronx. ‘Free Verse,’ the first poetry program born in a probation center waiting room, will host a workshop/performance in conjunction with the festival. The event willl be a dynamic cultural exchange between professional Italian actors and writers and emerging writers from the South Bronx community. It features performances of both classic and original works in English, Spanish, and Italian. Events at NeON are led by Dave Johnson, poet in residence for the Department of Probation, and are free and open to the public. Altogether, the festival will present six full productions and four readings this year. Affiliated events include a conference on supertitles and presentation of the Mario Fratti Award for emerging Italian authors. The festival also includes series of plays and readings dealing with soccer,

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be on display courtesy of the Marcello Geppetti Archive. Marcello Geppetti was one of the most famous paparazzi together with Rino Barillari. Opening Night tickets are $75 and include a buffet dinner by featured chef of the Food Network, Italian food expert Chef David Greco, as well as drinks by Bronx Beer, Punzone’ and others. Tickets are available for sale on the festival’s website, www.inscenany.com. The Opening Night is presented by Kairos Italy Theater in association with the National Italian American Foundation, Belmont Business Improvement District, and Mike’s Deli and Arthur Avenue Caterers. On June 14 at noon in Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, 610 E 186th Street (at Hughes Ave, Bronx), YoungKIT will perform “Homage to Eduardo de Filippo,” a reading drawn from the great playwright’s leading works. The piece is performed in English and admission is free. YoungKIT is the youth division of KIT, the Italian Theatre Company in NY, and is comprised of performing artists in their 20s, all of Italian origins. The aim of YoungKIT is to create a generation of actors trained according to the best tradition of Italian theater and familiar with

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Jerusalem Before the Nine Editorial of The New York Sun, April 21, 2014

The Supreme Court’s decision to take a second look at the so-called Jerusalem passport case no doubt has finally got the attention of the State Department. Rarely has there been a case in which the Arabists at Foggy Bottom have shown a greater condescension to Congress. They are trying to insist that the very Congress that created the American passport can have no say in the terms on which it is issued. State disputes the authority of the Congress to require it to honor the wishes of an American born in Jerusalem that he be given a passport that says he was born in Israel. State would have us believe that this is an explosive question. It refused such a passport to an infant, Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky, who was born at Jerusalem in 2002, who brought this case, now known as Zivotofsky v. Kerry. The first time it came before the high court, Justice Sotomayor asked the lad’s lawyer a question that might or might not be theoretical. What, she asked, if war could result from America listing “Israel” as the country of birth of a person born at Jerusalem. “Let’s assume that a dozen nations said this designation on the passport as we view is an act of war,” Justice Sotomayor asked. “If the United States is going to do this, we’re going to view it as an act of war. Would that then permit the President to ignore Congress’s — ” The court’s transcript indicates the Justice let the last word hang in the air. What happened next was described this morning in the Haaretz newspaper in Israel by the editor of the Sun. Master Zivotofsky’s lawyer, Nathan Lewin, replied that “if Congress determines that in any event this is what the passport should say, then that is Congress . . . ” He was interrupted by one of the justices, and the moment, through no fault of his own, was lost. The answer is — or ought to be — that if it is war the Court fears, then the decision belongs to the Congress. The reason for this is that it is expressly to Congress that the Constitution grants the power to declare war in the first place. How, if the consequences of our passport policy are war, would it possibly be logical to exclude the Congress from setting the policy? It is the only branch that can declare war or pay for war or raise an army or provide and maintain a Navy. That power does not belong to the President and it does not belong to the courts. War is a declaration that belongs to the Congress. The administration has been refusing to move the embassy to Jerusalem even though the Congress that pays for the embassy has stated in no uncertain terms that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital and it wants the embassy there. In the case of the passport dispute, the administration tries to argue that the matter was a political question beyond the reach of the courts. It won on the lower benches, but when it got to the Supreme Court, the Nine reversed. What the Nine said, in a vote of eight to one, was that the courts weren’t being asked to decide where the capital of Israel is. That is, indeed, a political question. The courts were being asked to decide who decides the political question, Congress or the President. The lower courts left it with the president. Master Zivotofsky turns out to be a heroic fellow, and he’s won a second hearing, and the world will be watching. For Zivotofsky v. Kerry is about more than one boy’s love of Israel. That, in and of itself, would make it plenty compelling. But it is also about how much say the people of America are going to have in the conduct of their own foreign policy. Is it going to be left to a permanent bureaucracy of civil servants who are clearly hostile to the express wishes of the elected legislature? We like the way it was put by The Great Scalia the last time the Nine sat on this matter. He noted that case law reckons that the president is the “sole instrument,” to use Justice Scalia’s phrase, of foreign policy. But he suggested, “there is certainly room” in the precedents for Congress to say “what the country’s instrument is supposed to do.”

Taxes on Frequent Flyer Miles? By IRA STOLL Just in time for your summer vacation, the IRS is getting ready to toughen the tax treatment on frequent flyer miles and hotel loyalty reward programs. The IRS announced in 2002 that it wouldn’t try to go after individuals for income taxes on frequent flyer miles or hotel loyalty points earned on company-paid business trips. Yet the temptation to wring some tax revenue out of the vast non-dollar economy of Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints, Marriott Rewards points, American Airlines AAdvantage miles, Delta Skymiles, and so on is apparently so great that that the government just cannot resist. Sure enough, the Tax Foundation, a research group that tracks tax issues, flags a recent post on the View From the Wing blog that runs under the provocative headline, “The IRS Looks To Be on the Verge of Imposing a Big Tax Burden on Loyalty Points.” The IRS’s plans are vague, but they have airlines and hotel owners concerned enough about the issue that they reportedly sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. “The IRS’ proposal to alter the tax treatment of loyalty programs will impose a significant new tax on existing and future loyalty points that travel customers enjoy and rely upon,” said the letter, according to a report in Politico. “Any change or clarification of loyalty program accounting should

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be made through the legislative process, not IRS promulgation.” Frequent flyer mile fanatics got a wake-up call on the issue back in 2012 when Citibank sent IRS Forms 1099, documenting “miscellaneous income,” at a rate of 2.5 cents a mile, to customers who had signed up for an American Airlines-branded credit card and gotten 40,000 AAdvantage miles as a bonus. It was an unpleasant surprise to cardholders who thought they were getting a free trip, not an unwanted extra tax bill. The frequent flyer flap underscores several policy points that are worth keeping in mind. If the government imposes tax rates that are high enough, people will do what they can to get around them. Frequent flyer and other loyalty programs did not arise as a way around payroll and income taxes. But the fact that the rewards are generally tax free to the recipient makes them that much more attractive to all concerned than a hypothetical alternative under which a business pays a slightly lower fare or room rate for reward-program-free-travel, then passes along the savings to employees in the form of higher taxable wages. If something is working basically well, chances are the government will come up with a plan to change it and make it worse. Part of that is because there are differences in culture between the private sector and the government sector. Government ethics rules dictate that frequent flyer miles

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racked up by government employees flying on government business are government property, so the pleasure of a point-based vacation is unknown to many bureaucrats. There’s a monetary policy angle, too: Americans who keep large balances of unused American Express Membership Rewards points, or airline or hotel points, are not all that different from those who choose to buy gold or Bitcoins. They are choosing to store value in something other than U.S. dollars. And there’s an inequality angle: All those statistics on income inequality and the lagging middle class have a hard time accounting for non-monetary perks like the value of a free vacation earned while traveling on business. Finally, when the government is spending so much more than it takes in, the pressure rises for Washington to dream up new items to tax, or to raise taxes on. There seems to be no end to it. President Obama raised taxes on tanning salons, medical devices, and individual income to pay for ObamaCare, and on cigarettes to pay for an expansion of Medicaid. In a deal with Republicans after the 2012 election, he raised taxes on income and on capital gains, then came back with a plan to raise taxes by another trillion dollars over ten years. If anyone balks at paying, Senator Schumer has a plan to turn those who owe taxes over to private collection agencies. Maybe frequent flyers will prove a more formidable political force than smokers, tanning salon owners, or medical device manufacturers. If not, the time to book that free ticket may be sooner rather than later, at least if you want to avoid having to use those miles to buy an extra seat on the plane for the tax man. Ira Stoll is editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and author of JFK, Conservative.

Montefiore steps up stroke survival education

Rye

WARBLER WATCH 7:30 a.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Bring binoculars for the sights and sounds of the final wave of these migrants. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Somers

D-DAY REMEMBERED 12 p.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 A salute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day with military vehicles, 1940s-era music, dancing, food, tours and a new exhibit in the Westchester County Veterans Museum. Admission $20 per vehicle. For more information, call 914-864-7268.

Rye

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Clearing the Overlook View. Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Cross River

EDIBLE INVASIVES 1 p.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Learn the basic botany of these invasive plants. Fee TBA; pre-registration required at (914) 864-7322.

Scarsdale

MUDDY SNEAKERS 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road This program is designed to introduce the wonders of the natural world. Put down the Legos and pick up a stick! Join along on this wild excursion through the Nature Center’s woods, puddles and fields as we play in and with nature. Members $5, Non-members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Tuckahoe

COMEDY READING 7:30 p.m. Westchester Italian Cultural Center One Generoso Pope Place A captivating hilarious comedy reading that explores the changing generations in an Italian American family, the shifting role of women in modern society and what it means to love. An Italian wine social and cannoli tasting will follow performance. Members:$20; Non-Members:$25. For info, call 914-771-8700.

Route 1 To the Overlooks. A tour of the many overlooks at the conservancy. Some are hidden, some are not. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Monday, June 2 Somers

BIRD WALK 7:30 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Join Anne Swaim of Saw Mill Audubon for an early morning birdwalk down the road and through the fields of Muscoot. Meet in the parking lot; bring binoculars. For info, call 914-864-7282.

Wednesday, June 4 Mt. Kisco

HISTORIC MANSION TOUR 1 p.m. Merestead Estate 455 Byram Lake Road Curator-led tour of Westchester’s own version of Downton Abbey. Free admission; reservations required at 914-231-4539.

Friday, June 6 Valhalla

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 8 p.m. Westchester Community College Tech Bldg., Rm. 108 Westchester Photographic Society’s Prints and Digital Black and White competition. Prints in Color, Black and White and Open Mind (imaginative manipulation of an original image) are rated by a professional judge. The evening is motivating for both club members and the guests. WPS welcomes all photographers, whether budding or professional, to become members. Mutual support for the enhancement of our craft is our specialty. No charge. Guests are welcome, 914-827-5353 www.WPSphoto.org

Saturday, June 7 Rye

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 10 a.m. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Playland Parkway Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach clean-up and more. For more information, call 914-967-8720.

Rye

ROCKIN’ GEOLOGY 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Explore the old and ancient rock formations at the conservancy. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Sunday, June 1

North White Plains

BIRD WALK 7 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Join Audubon naturalist Tait Johansson on a bird walk in Muscoot’s back fields. Meet at the parking lot & bring your binoculars. Beginners welcome. For more information, call 914-864-7282.

Scarsdale

Somers

FARMERS MARKET 10 a.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 More than 25 local vendors offer the best seasonal produce, fruits, meats, poultry, food products and more every Sunday through the end of October. Go to muscootfarm.org for vendors. For more information, call 914-864-7282.

Scarsdale

TEACHING TRAILS 11:30 a.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Guided Trail Experience through the woodland forest. Discover who left that track, which tree makes the best animal home, or which mushrooms make the best dinner. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE! For info, call 914-723-3470.

Valhalla

ALBANIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 12 p.m. Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway Music, dance, vendors and foods celebrating the Albanian culture. For more information, call 914-864-PARK

Somers

FIRE MAKING 1 p.m. Muscoot Farm Route 100 Learn how to build a campfire with naturalist Eric Stone. Participants will have a choice of matches, flint & steel or bow drill. Bring food to roast! For more info, call 914-864-7282.

Rye

NATURE WALK 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy

NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT 2 p.m. Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street Take a leisurely hike with your family while the kids look for natural things found in the preserve. Share with the curator what you found for a prize. For more information, call 914-428-1005. FEEDING FUN 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road It is mealtime for our animals. Come see what’s on the menu and learn a bit about how we keep the critters healthy! Included with Museum Admission, FREE for Members! For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Sunday, June 8 Scarsdale

NATURE WALK 2 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Creatures of Woodfrog Pond. Join a naturalist to explore Woodfrog Pond. Starts indoors with a short introduction, featuring live animals, then walk to our pond and use a net to catch some of the creatures living there. Requires appropriate dress; limited enrollment. Members $5, Non-members $8. For more information, call 914-723-3470.

Friday, June 13 Rye

NATURE WALK 10:30 a.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Night of the Horseshoe Crab. Witness a 250-millionyear-old tradition at the salt marsh in the moonlight. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Cross River

FIREFLY FESTIVAL 7:30 p.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Third Annual Firefly Festival and Ice Cream Social. Bring chairs and blankets for seating to observe and learn about these glittering night insects, and enjoy some ice cream! For more information, call 914-864-7322

Stroke, unlike a heart attack, may be difficult for the victim to recognize because people may not experience pain. This is why the American Stroke Association uses the acronym “FAST” to help people remember the most common signs of stroke. FAST stands for: F: Facial weakness or drooping. A: Arms becoming numb. S: Speech becoming slurred or someone is having a hard time finding the right words and, finally, T: Time, referencing the importance of calling 911 as quickly as possible At Montefiore, people are treated for both complex ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, when blood leaks into the brain, by using advanced medical, surgical and rehabilitation services, but a stroke can be highly preventable. “Stroke risk factors are very similar to heart attack,” said Deepa Bhupali, M.D., stroke fellow, Stern Stroke Center, Montefiore. “We advise our patients to avoid smoking and eat a Mediterranean diet with lots of vegetables and no junk food. We use medications too, especially to manage high blood pressure. High blood pressure management alone can eliminate half of the strokes that occur.” Stroke education will take place throughout the month of May, including a series of Twitter chats with the American Stroke Association under #StrokeChat, which began Wednesday, May 14 with Kathryn Kirchoff-Torres, M.D., neurologist, Stern Stroke Center, Montefiore and assistant professor, Neurology, Einstein, discussing stroke prevention. For more information about stroke educational activities and stroke safety, please visit www. montefiore.org.

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Every year, almost 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or ruptured blood vessel. Stroke causes more serious long-term disability than any other disease, but a greater chance of recovery can occur if signs of a stroke are recognized and victims get to a hospital quickly. This May, during National Stroke Awareness Month, the Stern Stroke Center at Montefiore Medical Center is ramping up education efforts about how immediate recognition and treatment of stroke can minimize associated side effects and even prevent death. “When it comes to stroke, every minute counts,” said Daniel L. Labovitz, M.D., director, Stern Stroke Center, Montefiore and assistant professor of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. “Ischemic stroke, which represents 85 percent of all stroke cases, occurs when a clot blocks blood supply to part of the brain. If these patients are seen within a three hour window, we can use a ‘clot buster’ called tPA to restore blood flow and improve chances of good recovery. That is why if you think it might be a stroke, just call 911. Don’t worry about getting it wrong. Nobody will be mad if it is not a stroke case.” A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found the faster patients receive a clot-busting medication, the more likely they will be to go home with the ability to walk and even make a full recovery. Bleeding in the brain, a possible complication, also affected fewer patients when they arrived within one hour of a stroke first occurring.

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