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A horse is a horse, of course, of course: Unless the horse is an Oliver Koppell pony By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER Are there pony rides in Riverdale’s future? City Councilman G. Oliver Koppell has succeeded in convincing the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation to include the provision of pony rides as a requirement for vendors in its forthcoming request for proposal for the renovation, operation and maintenance of Van Cortlandt Park’s riding stables. Koppell has been concerned that although the park’s Riverdale Equestrian Centre occupies 21 acres, it offers few affordable amenities to the public. The councilman suggested that of-

fering pony rides and trail rides would better utilize such a large area. The parks department said it will give preference to proposals that include a commitment to rehabilitate the VCP bridle paths so that trail rides from the stables can resume as a park amenity. “It has long troubled me that the public did not benefit from the large space occupied by the Riverdale Equestrian Centre in Van Cortlandt Park, and it gives me great satisfaction to hear that the new RFP will reflect my suggestions for increased services to the public,” Koppell said.

The Putnam Trail controversy crosses city line into Yonkers

By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER The city’s Department of Parks and Recreation is still waiting to hear from the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation on whether it can proceed to upgrade the Putnam Trail in Van Cortlandt Park as planned. The mile-and-a-half trail follows the path of a former railway, connecting to the South County Trail through Westchester and the North County Trail that ex-

tends into Putnam County for a continuous wooded path that runs for around 40 miles. The trail north of Van Cortlandt Park is paved, mainly with asphalt, and is enjoyed by hikers and cyclists alike. The parks department, after determining that its plan would have no negative environmental impact on the Putnam Trail—including on the wetland area it crosses— Continued on Page 3

City Councilman Oliver Koppell has made the future of the Van Cortlandt Park stables a major part of his agenda as his three terms in the City Council draw to a close.

Diaz unveils 3rd Bronx Restaurant Week By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER It wasn’t quite noon, but elected officials were ready to sample steak, fried calamari,

The South County Trail, paved with asphalt, links with the Putnam Trail at the north end of Van Cortlandt Park. Photo available at Rails-to-Trailsconservancy/trailink.com.

shrimp, stuffed mushrooms and traditionally crafted Bronx Brewery pale ale at Jake’s Steak House last week to kick off the third annual “Savor The Bronx” Restaurant Week. From November 4 through November 15 (actually, nearly two weeks), at least three dozen of the borough’s eateries will offer special deals, hoping not only to promote their own establishments but also to lure the uninitiated into The Bronx—a new frontier for foodies. “When you think of The Bronx, you think of seafood at City Island, you think of Italian food on Arthur Avenue. But forget about Peter Luger’s—we’re right here in my favorite steak house in New York City,” Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said. “Our diversity is our strength, so we have diversity in our cuisine—we have Indian food, Mexican food, Puerto Rican and Dominican food. We want epicureans, either from The Bronx or from beyond

our borders, to come in and take part in this wonderful, wonderful week.” Jake’s, a Riverdale haunt for nearly eleven years, will offer a 15 percent discount on dinners. The menu features pasta specials, fish dishes and salads in addition to steak. “All the workers are local, so there’s a real Bronx vibe,” manager James Downey said. “We’ve got a lot of really good restaurants in The Bronx, and not a lot of people know about it,” Bronx Tourism Council executive director Olga Luz Tirado said. “We’re taking Restaurant Week and making it bigger and better every year.” Can discounts make The Bronx a culinary destination? “Foodies will go anywhere for a good deal,” Diaz said. Restaurant Week is dished up by the Bronx Tourism Council and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. For a list of participating restaurants, visit savorthebronx.com.

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Hebrew Home recognized for elder abuse advocacy those who cannot,” said Hebrew Home president and CEO Daniel Reingold. “Elder abuse has reached epidemic proportions in this country, impacting every walk of life. We will continue to advocate on their behalf.” The home’s Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention was instrumental in creating policies that give priority to abuse

Putnam Trail controversy crosses into Yonkers Continued from Page 1 filed a request with the DEC for a freshwater wetlands permit to replace the mud surface of the former rail bed with asphalt flanked by earth and drainage material. “The proposed project would remove creosote-treated rail ties; add approximately 4 ½ inches of pavement on top of the existing rail ballast to create a ten-foot-wide asphalt path with an adjacent three-footwide earthen jogging path on one side and an adjacent two-foot-wide seeded buffer on the other side of the asphalt path; improve drainage on and beneath the trail by filling existing depressions and cleaning or, where necessary, replacing culverts; remove portions of a chain link fence; install a wooden split rail fence in some areas; install benches and path markers; clean and adapt historic artifacts; restore a train platform; remove trees under six inch caliper within the fence line of the corridor and eight to twenty trees larger than six inch caliper; remove invasive plant species; and install landscape plantings,” reads the project description on the permit. The plan would not diminish the lush canopy of foliage that now graces the trail. A group called Save the Putnam Trail remains opposed to the use of an asphalt rather than a stone-dust surface, claiming that the asphalt will disrupt local wildlife and will encourage cyclists to ride at speeds that are hazardous to hikers. “They want to steal a neighborhood jewel,” states a flyer advertising a “Putnam Trail: Save It, Don’t Pave It” rally held last Sunday on Broadway at West 250th Street across from the park. “The Parks Dept. plans to destroy the Putnam Nature Trail, a unique wetland nature habitat in Van Cortlandt Park near Broadway, by turning it into a wide asphalt bike speedway.” “The paving will remove hundreds of trees and surrounding undergrowth,” the flyer continues. “These provide a cooling canopy to trail users and shelter and food for animals. Speeding bicycles will chase away the wildlife, making the road useless for nature observing and unsafe for walkers and runners of all ages.” Trail user David Gellman testified in favor of the parks department’s plan at a public hearing on September 23. “The Putnam ‘Trail’ is not a nature path, but rather an abandoned, century-old, industrial railroad line, littered with im-

bedded creosote-soaked railroad ties, leaching carcinogens into the soil—including breeding and nesting areas,” Gellman said. He pointed out that only a few trees, including some that are “already dead,” will be cut down according to the plan and that 420 trees will actually be planted. He also measured the temperature of the existing asphalt portion of the trail north of the park and found that the temperature of the asphalt on the shaded trail was nearly the same as that of the ambient temperature on a very hot day. “The 1,100 acres of Van Cortlandt Park contain over 31 miles of running and hiking trails, most of which have a crushed-stone base, including the nationally-renowned, championship 10k cross-country trail and the Old Croton Aqueduct,” Gellman said. The parks department recently responded to claims made by Save the Putnam Trail. “Most of the bird species that would nest in the vicinity of the Putnam Trail also nest throughout the park,” representative Zachary Feder said. “NYC Audubon has stated that it is ‘unlikely that the project would have long-term adverse effects on the bird population of Van Cortlandt Park.’” “The path is not getting any wider than the rail bed,” Feder explained. “It will narrow in portions where the existing path narrows. If an ecologically important tree is in the path of the trail design, we narrowed the design to avoid disturbing the tree.” Regarding surface material, “it really depends on how the people who manage that trail see it being used,” said Carl Knoch, manager of northeast trail development for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. He acknowledged that an asphalt surface does enable cyclists to maintain a higher level of speed. But those who like to speed tend to use the road rather than a trail, he said, and speed limits on a trail can be enforced. Knoch described claims by Save the Putnam Trail as “overstated.” If the plan is for a continuous trail that links to the asphalt-paved trails through Westchester and Putnam counties, then “asphalt makes the most sense” for the Putnam Trail, he said. “We are in the process of evaluating the information received during the public hearing and have not made a final decision on the application,” said Lisa King, public information officer at the DEC.

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By PAULETTE SCHNEIDER For its work on behalf of elder abuse victims, the Hebrew Home at Riverdale has earned the 2013 Outstanding Advocacy Award from LeadingAge, a national association that represents 6,000 nonprofit organizations that offer services for older adults. “We must never stop advocating for

The Terrace residents are “fully integrated in the facility,” Solomon said. “They are part of the broader resident population and participate in all activities. They are not identified as elder abuse victims— only the Weinberg staff knows who is a Weinberg resident.” Abusers are often family members or those in a position of being trusted— like financial planners, caregivers and anyone who has access to the victim’s money, Solomon said. The most frequent form of elder abuse is financial exploitation. The Hebrew Home serves more than 12,000 older adults through its skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and palliative care, independent senior housing, the Weinberg Center and ElderServe—a community services division that offers support for seniors living in their own homes. Reingold accepted the award this week at a national conference in Dallas.

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Around the schools... P.S. 24

Parents interested in gifted and talented programs in the 2014-2015 school year for children in kindergarten through third grade must file a request for testing form no later than Friday, November 8. The form and other G&T information are available at schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ GiftedandTalented/default.htm.

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Parents are advised that state tests for the third through fifth grades are scheduled for April 1 through April 3, 2014, in ELA and for April 30 through May 2 in math. Performance tests in science for the fourth grade are scheduled for May 21 through May 30 and written tests in science are scheduled for June 2.

Riverdale-Kingsbridge Academy

Middle school tours for parents of fifth-graders are scheduled for November 6, 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12. All tours start promptly at 8:30 a.m. RKA accepts only middle school students who reside within its zone. To determine whether a home address is within the zone, visit schools.nyc.gov. High school open house events are scheduled for November 18 and 19 at 9 a.m. Parents may register for all tours online at RKA141. org. For more information, call parent coordinator Julie Prince at 718-796-8516, extension 1045.

Saint Gabriel School

Parents of prospective students for the 2014-2015 academic year are invited to participate in a school tour on Tuesday, November 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call the school at 718-548-0444.

St. Margaret of Cortona School

Thanks to Principal Hugh Keenan’s 2010 initiative, each student in grades K through 8 now has an iPad for school use and each pre-K class has an iPad center. Keenan recognized that technology provides teachers with an instant assessment of each student’s progress and allows teachers to address individual learning styles. He has given presentations to assist other schools in developing their own iPad programs. Last week, an annual Walk-A-Thon raised money to support St. Margaret’s iPad program—the first of its kind in the New York Archdiocese.

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The school’s varsity field hockey team has won the AAIS Tournament League Championship and the 2013 AAIS League and Ivy League Championships. The team ended its regular season with an 11-1 record. Over the past 13 years they scored 161 wins, 53 losses and 11 ties. This week, they head to the NYSAISAA Championships as the #2 seed. Varsity Volleyball won the Ivy League Championship and is the #2 seed in the state tournament. The team will play the winner of the Horace Mann/LI Lutheran match this week in the quarterfinals.

Horace Mann School

Senior Jack Millman has been recognized for research, conducted while he was a tenth-grader, on antibiotic-resistant E-coli bacteria in chicken from conventional, organic, non-antibiotic-raised and kosher processing sources. Of 213 raw chicken samples from 15 metropolitan

area locations, the kosher chicken samples were found to contain the highest amount of antibiotic-resistant E-coli. Millman, with support from his mom, Ann Marks, had overnight-shipped the chicken to an Arizona lab that tests for antibiotic strains on E-coli. The results, published in the journal F1000Research, conclude that specific production practices must be studied to reduce consumer exposure to the pathogen. Ceramics/Arts teacher Sheila Ferri has several sculptures exhibited in two national exhibitions—one at Threads, a contemporary fiber show at Tubac Center for the Arts in Arizona, and two at the Small Works Show at the Riverside Arts Center in Michigan.

Manhattan College

Manhattan College invites high school juniors and seniors to attend its free annual Engineering Awareness Day on Monday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Smith Auditorium and Leo Hall. The event is an opportunity for students interested in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to learn more about career paths and about the college’s engineering programs. There will be a presentation by a panel including practicing professionals as well as current students, alumni and faculty from the engineering departments—chemical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical. Prospective students will be invited to visit the engineering labs on campus and to attend an engineering luncheon with the engineering school faculty and dean Dr. Tim J. Ward. The program is free, but registration is required. Students are encouraged but not required to bring a parent. For more information, contact Sheila Halpin at (718) 862-7281 or sheila.halpin@ manhattan. edu.

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Distinguished alumnae Dr. Sylvia Christakos (’67) and Kathleen Butler (’74) were presented last week with the Ad Laudem Dei awards in recognition for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the community. Christakos leads one of the country’s foremost laboratories in Vitamin D research. Her work has proven the relationships between Vitamin D and its receptor on the expression of genes responsible for calcium balance, autoimmune inflammation, bone disorders such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis and paralysis. She holds a degree in biology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and a Ph.D. in endocrinology from the State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine. Since 1981, Christakos has served as a researcher and professor in the Department of biochemistry and molecular biology at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. Kathleen Butler has held senior executive positions at IBM throughout her four-decade career. After earning a B.A. degree in mathematics from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, Butler joined IBM as a software engineer and served as vice president for global sales and technical support and as vice president of client process transformation. Her leadership at IBM included the launch of “One IBM,” a unified system to provide better service for customers and business partners. The Ad Laudem Dei is given to individuals whose business or professional lives are of national significance and who illustrate that service is not only an activity, but also an approach to the responsibilities of work.

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Similarly, the Highbridge Post of the American Legion on Ogden Avenue near 171st Street held a Halloween dance for its membership. There, the hall was decorated with straw and corn husks. In addition to the dancing, prizes were offered to those who attended, including the raffling off of several large turkeys. The Ruby Club on Tremont Avenue near Crotona Avenue had slightly different plans. The members met at the club’s meeting place and then went to the Palais D’Or to see the musical comedy, “The Ramblers,” with music by a club founder, one of the era’s noted composers and vaudevillians, Harry Ruby. After the show, the members had supper downtown and then returned to their meeting place with Harry Ruby as the guest of honor. There, singers, dancers and other performers entertained the crowd, after which there was dancing. The Pilgrim Company of the Pilgrim Congregational Church on the Grand Concourse at 175th Street held a Halloween dance in its parish house decorated as a barn with bales of hay and corn husks. Members furnished their own entertainment and served cider and doughnuts.

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Veteran’s Day program at Riverdale Y

The Riverdale Y is opened on Veteran’s Day, Monday November 11 for children, ages kindergarten- 5th grade, and will be offering a full day of sports, creative and performing arts, martial arts, swimming and more. All activities are supervised by our afterschool staff. The program runs from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Early and late stay options are available from 8:009:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm. All children should dress comfortably and bring a bathing suit, towel and swim cap (which can be purchased at our front desk). Please supply a nut/free kosher lunch (non-meat, non-shell fish) for the day. A snack will be provided for the children. The cost of the day is $70 and $55 for Y members. You do not have to belong to the Y to participate. Your child must register by November 8th to participate for the day. To register for this program, call Kerry Armstrong at 718548-8200, ext. 201. For more information regarding the day, contact Roxanne Parets at 718-548-8200, ext. 229. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.

BCA’s 2014 BRIO Award applications available online

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) presents the 2014 Bronx Recognizes Its Own (BRIO) awards application and guidelines, available online starting Friday, November 1, 2013 at www.bronxarts. org. The BRIO applications will only be distributed online. This year’s online application submission deadline is Friday, January 31, 2014, 11:59 pm.

The Bronx Council on the Arts’ BRIO Fellowship program celebrates 25 years in 2014 of supporting individual artists in the creation of work in literary, media, performing, and visual arts. Bronx artists may apply in one of the following categories: Acting, Choreography, Crafts, Dance, Digital Arts, Fiction, Film Animation, Illustrated Text, Illustration/Artist Book, Installation Art, Instrumental and Vocal Music Performance, Mixed Media, Music Composition, Narrative/Documentary/ Experimental Film or Video, Non-Fiction, Painting, Performance Art, Performance Poetry, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Printmaking/Drawing, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Spoken Word, and Storytelling. A total of 25 awards of $3,000 each are available this year to Bronx artists. Eligible applicants must be 18 years or older, live in the Bronx, and may NOT be enrolled as a full-time graduate or undergraduate student. Individuals who work for BCA or who are recipients of any of the Council’s awards in 2013 including BRIO, Arts Fund, or Community Arts Grant, are also ineligible. Application assistance and tips on presenting your work professionally is available at one of four free BRIO How to Apply workshops to be held on the following dates: • Friday, November 22, 2013, 5:007:00pm, at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos [Community College], 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10451; • Thursday, December 12, 2013, 1:003:00pm, at Bronx Council on the Arts @ Westchester Square, 2700 East Tremont Avenue (at St. Raymond Avenue), Bronx, NY 10461; • Friday, January 10, 2014, 6:00-8:00pm,

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Riv. Y to host adoption support meeting

The Riverdale Y will host and adoption support meeting on Wednesday, November 6 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This meeting is held by The Adoptive Parents Committee, a non-profit, all volunteer,

informational educational parent support group for couples and singles who have adopted and for those seeking information about adoption. A panel of adoptive families will be discussing “All Roads Lead Home’. For further information call 212 304 8479 or www.adoptiveparents. org. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.

RAA group exhibit during November and December

Riverdale artists are celebrating the upcoming change of seasons as the harvest comes to a close and we await the arrival of the Winter Solstice. Days grow shorter, nights longer and focus is Light and Dark. .Sheila Abbott, Orhan Alpaslan, Beverly Barker, Maria Formoso, Joan O’Brien, Larraine Pearson, Joyce Dutka, Irma Kramer, Lillian Masters, Bob Robinson Esther Wallach, Aija Sears and, Joan Levine, are exhibiting their paintings and photographs. Many have exhibited extensively in Riverdale and the metropolitan area. This is a show not to be missed as many of the artists are recipients of numerous awards. The Reception will be Sunday, November 3rd from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The community is invited to celebrate the art at the Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture 4450 Fieldston Road Bronx, NY 10471 718-548-4445. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 4 and Sunday 12:30 1. Telephone 718-548-4445. Please call ahead when planning your visit. The Riverdale Art Association is a group of local artists who also welcome the community and new members at its meetings. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Riverdale Atria, Henry Hudson Parkway East, just south of the Monument. www.riverdaleartassociation.org

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Youngsters 3-12 years old are invited to participate in the Reading Program on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Kingsbridge Library, 291 W. 231st St., 1-1:45PM. Readers will be grouped by skill level and encouraged to read, helped with pronunciation and word understanding, and for those without reading skills, interpret pictures. There is no charge for participation. The Rotary Club of Riverdale is part of Rotary International and sponsors the library reading project as a local community service. Volunteers who would like to help in this once monthly program, first Saturday of the month, except for holiday weekends, are invited to contact Karen Pesce, 718-549-4469.

and Olympics. If you are interested in attending this open house, please call Joe Smith at 718-548-8200, ext. 261.

Cooking class for kids at the Y’s Sunday Market

Children are invited to the final cooking class of the season at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market on November 3 at noon. The Market is held at MS 141 on Independence Avenue at W. 237 St. The class, which costs $5 per child, is for children ages 4+ and the cost is $5. Taught by Chef Raquel of A Pinch of Salt, the children first shop for natural ingredients at the Market with the chef, learning about where their food comes from, and then they will cook quesadillas with

Piano recital at Riverdale YM-YWHA

Fidel Cuellar, a faculty member at the Rhoda Grundman Music School of the Riverdale Y, will perform in a piano recital on Sunday, November 3 at 4:00pm. The entire community is invited to the event. Mr. Cuellar will perform a number of original works. The concert is free. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue

Jazz night at An Beal Bocht

Linda’s Jazz Nights, is thrilled to present The Joe Farnsworth Quartet, featuring Joe Farnsworth on drums, Eric Alexander on sax, Harold Mabern on piano, Dwayne Burno on bass Mr. Farnsworth is currently on tour in Russia with the great pianist Yakov Okun. We will be thrilled to have him back at home in the Bronx. Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Linda’s Jazz Nights at An Beal Bocht Café, 445 W. 238th Street, Bronx, NY 10463 (10 min. walk from the 238th Street stop on the 1 train). Two performances, 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $15.00 cover (no minimum). To buy tickets or make reservations go to www.lindasjazznights.com

Riverdale Temple Holiday Gift and Craft Sale

The annual Riverdale Temple Holiday Gift and Craft Sale is on Sunday, November 17th from 9am-3pm. Unique handcrafted items will be for sale. Free parking, indoor/outdoor, rain or shine. Vendor spaces are still available! Delicious refreshments will be served. Hourly raffle drawings will be held. Come for the fun and load up with holiday gifts. Riverdale Temple is located at 4545 Independence Avenue and W. 246th Street. For more information, contact Rita at Ritajoshed@aol.com or the Riverdale Temple 718-548-3800.

Vacation Day Program for Election Day

The Riverdale Y will offer Y Vacation Day Program for Election Day on Tuesday, November 5 from 9am to 5 pm. Specialty classes at the Y will be offered. Children from ages kindergarten through 6th grade can participate and any child can attend (you do not have to be a member of the Y to participate). The Y provides a safe and entertaining day for your child. Extended mornings and evening hours are available for a small fee. For more information, call Roxanne Parets at 718-548-8200, ext 229. To register, call Kerry at 718-548-8200, ext. 201. Registration is required by Friday, November 1. The Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue.

Camp Kehilla to hold open house on Nov. 3

Riverdale Y’s Camp Kehilla will have an open house on Sunday, November 3 at noon at the Henry Kaufman campsite located between 89 Sickletown Rd. & Briarwood Lane, in Orangeburg, NY, This camp is with partnership with the 92nd Street Y. The camp is divided into five age-appropriate unites serving kindergarten through 5th grade. The camp has over 100 acres where children are exposed to nature, theater, ceramics, tennis, martial arts, and special ‘late nights’ including a barbeque dinner, Wacky Wednesdays themes, Carnival Day

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locally made cheeses and fresh vegetables. All ingredients and untensils are kosher. The program is made possible, in part, with a grant from UJA-Federation of New York. To register or for more information, email MMichael@riverdaley.org. Advanced registration is suggested, as space is limited to 15 children. The Riverdale Y Sunday Market will remain open on Sundays from 9 am - 2 pm through November 24, so the community can shop for fresh local food for Thanksgiving.

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COMPUTER CLASS 9 a.m. Van Cortlandt Branch Library 3874 Sedgwick Avenue Basic, Intermediate and advance computer classes at the Van Cortlandt Branch Library. For more information, call 718-543-5150.

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DISCUSSION 10:30 a.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue What’s On Your Mind? Led by Morris Friedberg, Senior Center Member. At 1pm: Loss and Grief Workshop. Discussion of different kinds of loss and various theories associated with the grief process. Led by Carla O’Neil, LMSW. For more information, call 718-548-8200.

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BOOK ARTS 1 p.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street For eight weeks in collaboration with the Creative Aging-Lifetime Arts Foundation, participants under the guidance & supervision of Paul Ferrara have developed varied artist’s books. They will be on display, and the celebration will include refreshments. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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.

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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.

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PIANO RECITAL 4 p.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue Fidel Cuellar, a faculty member at the Rhoda Grundman Music School of the Riverdale Y, will perform in a piano recital on Sunday, November 3 at 4:00pm. The entire community is invited to the event. Mr. Cuellar will perform a number of original works. The concert is free. For more information, call 718-548-8200.

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. CHAIR YOGA 11 a.m. Spuyten Duyvil Branch Library 650 West 235th Street Joan Kaufman, an exercise & wellness expert & certified nutritionist will give four classes of chair yoga which is low-impact but strengthens as well as develops this skill. She will speak too on nutrition and answer questions. For more information, call 718-796-1202.

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

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MOVIE 1 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Come watch some classic movies, old favorites, and new releases on the little silver screen. This month’s movie will be Rope (1948). Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger. For more information, call 718-548-5656.

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READING HOUR 1 p.m. Kingsbridge Branch Library 291 West 231st Street Youngsters 3-12 years old are invited to participate in the Reading Program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Riverdale. For more information, contact Karen Pesce, 718-549-4469.

Sunday, November 3 Riverdale

COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS 12 p.m. MS/HS 141 Arcade Independence Ave. & West 246th Street Children are invited to the final cooking class of the season at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market. The class, which costs $5 per child, is for children ages 4+ and the cost is $5. Taught by Chef Raquel of A Pinch of Salt. To register or for more information, email MMichael@riverdaley.org.

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RAA ARTIST RECEPTION 2 p.m. Ethical Culture Society 4450 Fieldston Road Riverdale Art Association will exhibit works of Riverdale artists, Light and Dark. Opening reception is set for Nov. 3. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 4 and Sunday 12:30 – 1, during November and December. For more information, call 718-548-4445.

KNITTING CIRCLE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue Gather with other knitters, and perhaps pick up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

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Tuesday, November 5 Riverdale

VACATION DAY PROGRAM 9 a.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue The Riverdale Y will offer Y Vacation Day Program for Election Day. Children from ages kindergarten through 6th grade can participate and any child can attend (you do not have to be a member of the Y to participate). For more information, call Roxanne Parets at 718-548-8200, ext 229.

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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 718-549-1212 to make an appointment.

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SCRABBLE 2 p.m. Riverdale Branch Library 5540 Mosholu Avenue If words work you up and crossword puzzles keep you going, come to Riverdale and share your passion with friends every Tuesday afternoon for a lively game of Scrabble. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 718-549-1212.

Wednesday, November 6 Kingsbridge

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

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ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING 7 p.m. Riverdale YM-YWHA 5625 Arlington Avenue This meeting is held by The Adoptive Parents Committee, a non-profit, all volunteer, informational educational parent support group for couples and singles who have adopted and for those seeking information about adoption. A panel of adoptive families will be discussing “All Roads Lead Home”. For further information call 212 304 8479 or www. adoptiveparents.org.

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JAZZ NIGHT 8 p.m. An Beal Bocht Cafe 445 West 238th Street Linda’s Jazz Nights presents The Joe Farnsworth Quartet, featuring Joe Farnsworth on drums, Eric Alexander on sax, Harold Mabern on piano, Dwayne Burno on bass. To buy tickets or make reservations go to www.lindasjazznights.com.

Engel frustrated by health care website delays but praises law

Engel said, ‘I supported the Affordable Care Act three and a half years ago, I have voted against repealing it countless times, I opposed shutting down the government over it, and I want the problems with the exchange fixed immediately so the benefits of this program can continue to be felt nationwide... ‘Given their outrage today, maybe we have seen the last of the ridiculous repeal and defund votes. Otherwise, this Republican outrage is just playing politics.’ He called the New York State exchange a ‘good example of what is possible when the federal government has a willing and enthusiastic partner in ACA implementation.’ He said that 174,000 New Yorkers have completed their application and received an eligibility determination for health care coverage and more than 37,000 have fully enrolled for health insurance.

Kristallnacht commemoration

A program to commemorate Kristallnacht will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2013, 10:30 AM at The Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR). CSAIR members will share their personal memories of the Holocaust followed by small discussion groups. Kristallnacht commemorates the ‘night of broken glass,’ a massive anti-Jewish program which took place in Germany and Austria on November 9 and 10, 1939, and is viewed by many as the starting point of Hitler’s ‘Final Solution.’ This program is free and open to all. For more information, call the synagogue office at 718-543-8400 or visit the CSAIR website at www.csair.org. CSAIR is located at 475 West 250th Street at the Henry Hudson Parkway.

Interested in learning or revisiting the core of our Jewish lives? Join Rabbi Ari Hart, Rabba Sara Hurwitz and Rabbi Steven Exler on TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30pm. ROOM 3-3. Open to all! From history, to text, to ritual and law, to life SATURDAY November 9, 2013 cycle -NIGHT, We will explore it all!

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Join us on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th for a Pre-Thanksgiving Program 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch & Learn 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Adult Bat Mitzvah Class HIR’S GOLDEN AGE PROGRAM WITH RABBI STEVEN EXLER Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463 718-796-4730 * www.thebayit.org

HIR’s Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration Program with Professor Berel Lang

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Why drive to the mall when you can walk to the Bayit’s Social Hall?

Purchase Books, Judaica, Artwork, Housewares,Toys, Antiques and Collectibles @ Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463 718-796-4730 * www.thebayit.org

“Unsung Hero: Raphael Lemkin and the Idea of Genocide” Berel Lang, is a Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, SUNY, Albany. Professor Lang will speak about Raphael Lemkin, the originator of the term ‘genocide' after the Holocaust and the individual that is largely responsible for the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Hebrew Institute of Riverdale - The Bayit 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463 718-796-4730 * www.thebayit.org

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The Energy and Commerce Committee, of which Congressman Eliot Engel is a senior member, Thursday heard testimony from some of the website contractors on the problems faced by people using the federal exchange website, healthcare.gov, to sign up for health insurance. Rep. Engel said he was frustrated by the technical problems faced by people trying to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but said the law was good for Americans because they could now have lower cost, higher quality health insurance coverage. ‘I must say I am very frustrated with the online exchanges and the technical problems being experienced by those seeking affordable health insurance coverage. However, there will be plenty of time to figure out who is responsible for the various problems facing the exchanges. What is more important to me is that Americans be able to access the numerous benefits found in the plans offered through the exchanges.’ In praise of the ACA he said, ‘I believe all Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care coverage. Plans should cover maternity care, preventative care, and prescription drugs. No one should be denied access to health insurance because they have a pre-existing condition or forced to pay exorbitant rates for being older.’ He chided Republican opponents of the law saying, ‘I think it is interesting that now Republicans are so very concerned about making sure their constituents have access to affordable health care options through the exchanges. To hear the outrage today from my Republican counterparts, you wouldn’t think they were the same people who shut down the federal government for two and a half weeks in a ridiculous attempt to de-fund the Affordable Care Act.’ Rep.

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525 W 235Th Street: 2 BR / 1 Bath - Pet Friendly, Perfect Location, Steps To Johnson Ave.............................................................$249,900 3901 Independence Ave, 2 BR / 2 Bath w/ Terrace, Playground, Great Location.........................................................................$234,900 3725 H.H Pkwy: (The BLACKSTONE): 2BR/1.5Ba, Granite EIK And Renov Bath, Shabbat Elevator –........................................... $224,900 3215 Netherland Ave 2BR/1 Bath, Great Location, PRICED TO SELL.. $209,900 601 Kappock St: 2BR/1Ba Indoor Parking Avail, Pool, Doorman..................................................... MUST SELL !! $199,900 512 Kappock St: Huge 1BR, 1Bath, Ready to move-in, Best Price and Location............................................................................$199,900 75 W. 238th St 3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath, Great Location W/ Most Amenities............................................................$190,000 629 Kappock St: Jr.4 Convt. To 2BR/1Ba, Great Space, Priced For A Quick Sell................................................................................ $184,900 3635 Johnson Ave 2BR/1Bath, Spacious LV RM & Beautiful Crown Molding, Renov Kitc & Bath................................................... $184,900 4705 H.H. Pkwy: 1BR/1Ba Renov Kitch, HUGE PRICE DROP !!......................................................................$172,900 .. WILL SELL 2390 Palisade Ave Spacious Jr.4 Convt. To 2BR/1Ba, Gym, pool & steps to Metro North.............................................................. $162,999 3840 Greystone Ave: Spacious Jr.4, Lg LR, Dinning Area, NEW Kitch & Bath........................................................................... $169,000 512 Kappock St: Huge 1 Br / 1 Bath, Low Maint, Close to All .$164,900 5550 Fieldston Rd: Jr.4 w/Terr – Gorgeous Views, Maint Incl Util,Pets OK...PRICE REDUCE TO SELL.................................... $160,000 3901 Independence Ave: Renov 1Br/1Ba, Hardwood Fl, Updated Kitchen & Bath........................................................................ $149,900 180 Van Cortlandt Park South, 1Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom...$ 145,000 1175 Anderson Ave 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath, Great Value...$130,000 3225 Johnson Ave: Sunny LG 1BR/1Ba, In South Riverdale - Steps To ALL...$124,900 3065 Sedgwick Ave, 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom... $115,000 2750 Johnson Ave: 1BR/1Ba, Low Maint $525, Dogs OK...$114,900 5715 Mosholu Ave: 1 BR / 1 Bath, Updated Kitchen and Bath, Close To Transportation, Schools.................................................... $109,900 1 Bronxville Rd: Lg. 1Br/1Ba L-Shaped LR, Windowed Kitch & Bath............................................................SHORT SALE… $99,900 5235 Post Road Sunny Studio With Renovated Kitchen, Bathroom...............................................................................$75,000 3121 Middletown Rd, 1 Bathroom.................................$ 69,999

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530 Riverdale Avenue 1 BR, 1 bath.....$85K 5639 Netherland Avenue 1 BR, 1 bath.....$139K 5425 Valles Avenue 1 BR, 1 bath.....$161.5K (or RENT for $1350 mo.) 1910 Pelham Pkwy South 2 BR, 1.5 baths.....$195K

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Art with Michael Ferris, Jr. will continue on Mondays in November at 10:15 AM. Anthony Stabile, artist/instructor, will present at the Art Salon on Mon. Nov. 11th at 1:00 PM. Yael Acher, Flutist/Composer, will present some original compositions as well as lead some interactive exercises combining music with visual art on Mon. Nov. 25th at 10:30 AM. ‘Latinos al Frente’ social group will visit El Museo del Barrio on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 10:30 AM. For more information and registration, please call the center office at 718-549-4700. IPRO will continue providing the Diabetes Wellness workshop on Tuesdays in Nov. starting on Nov. 5th at 11:30 AM. Congressman Charles Rangel will speak about identity theft and scams that have been targeting NYC seniors on Wed. Nov. 6th at 11:30 AM.

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Pedro Perez-Cabezas, certified Yoga instructor, will conduct the new Flowing Yoga class on Wed. Nov. 13th and 27th at 3:00 PM. Ito Wu and friend will perform authentic Chinese music on erhu and a monochromatic instrument on Thurs. Nov. 14th at 1:00 PM. Lunch of gefilte fish loaf or veg. cutlet, bow ties w/sun dried tomatoes and cole- slaw will be served at 12:15 PM. Suggested senior contribution is $2.50 for lunch and $1.00 for event. Join a trip to Aqueduct Race Track on Thurs. Nov. 21st. Meet at the center at 10:30 AM. Call the office 718-549-4700 for reservations and more information. Igor Sherbakov, keyboard, will lead a lively Thanksgiving Sing Along on Fri. Nov. 22nd at 1:00 PM after a lunch of roast chicken and potato kugel at 12:15 PM. Suggested senior contribution is $2.50 for lunch and $1.00 for event. Authors Barry Monush and James Sheridan will present an illustrated talk about

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Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Grove

The Memorial Grove Restoration Group invites the community to attend its seventh annual Veterans Day Ceremony, the 64th anniversary of the Memorial Grove. The ceremony will take place at the restored Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park, located on Broadway at West 246th Street, on Sunday, November 10, at 12 noon. The ceremony should last approximately one hour. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/memorialgrove.

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Joe Lhota for Mayor With little fanfare, we approach the home stretch in the race to elect a new mayor. Perhaps the inevitability now of the election of “progressive” Democrat Bill DeBlasio, who leads in the polls by huge margins, has taken the edge off what should be a more competitive race. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Amazingly, on the incredibly wimpy grounds that it wasn’t appropriate to debate on the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, both Mr. DeBlasio and his opponent, Joseph Lhota agreed to put off their debate, albeit only by a day. Still, with but a week before election day, we couldn’t think of a better day to debate than the anniversary of this disaster, the kind of crisis that mayors need to demonstrate that they can manage. New York is a big city. Hardly a day goes by without some anniversary, often of something tragic, and hopefully more often of something joyful. The ability to lead in good times and bad is exactly what the debate should have been about. If you recall the circumstances, it was Mr. Lhota’s stewardship of the regional transit system that won him so much praise that it launched his candidacy for mayor. Mr. Lhota won the accolades for keeping the transit system in good shape during and after the floods when the huge storm was expected by many to result in the shutdown of the trains for months. Contrast this with Mr. DeBlasio’s record of running, well, nothing. He has never managed more than a handful of employees, bringing to the “second toughest job in America” virtually no administrative experience. Frankly, it mystifies us that Mr. Lhota would go along with the debate delay, since he could have used the coincidence of the anniversary to point out the huge difference in the resumes of the two men. Mr. DeBlasio has also disgracefully tried to paint Joe Lhota as some sort of arch-conservative because he made an appearance before a Staten Island “Tea Party” group while he was campaigning for the Republican nomination. In a town that can tolerate both candidates going hat-in-hand to seek the blessing of the Rev. Al Sharpton, we see no harm in talking to folks that many of us might disagree with, but are entitled to their opinion and to have their views respected. That’s what democracy is all about. Let’s be honest. Joe Lhota may be a Republican, but he is a liberal Republican. He was appointed to his post as the head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority by no less a liberal Democratic icon than Governor Andrew Cuomo. A third candidate, former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion brings little to the table, and voters have recognized this. He has so little support that he isn’t being invited to join the formal debate. This is appropriate for the candidate of the Independence Party, led by Lenora Fulani, whose anti-Israel rhetoric often slides into what appears to us to be anti-Semitism. Voters should make up their minds based on the experience of the candidates, and how they will handle the overriding issue that transcends all others: public safety. On that issue, only Mr. Lhota can be trusted to build on the real triumphs of the past two decades. While Mr. Lhota’s television commercial on this subject may seem harsh, it is an accurate reflection of a sad period of New York’s history. On these two critical issues, Mr. Lhota stands taller in terms of experience, ability and outlook than the physically taller Mr. DeBlasio. We applaud Mr. DeBlasio and his fine family, of which he can be rightfully proud. But the problem here is that depite his imposing size, when it comes to the qualities we need in a mayor, he just doesn’t measure up. We urge a vote for Joe Lhota.

Vote for Stringer, Diaz and Cohen

In other races, we favor Democrat Scott Stringer for Comptroller, and the reelection of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. Mr. Stringer showed his mettle in turning back the challenge of disgraced former Governor Eliot Spitzer, who brought huge resources to his surprise attempt at undeserved redemption. Mr. Diaz has began what can only be described as a renaissance for a borough that has faced the greatest challenges over the past few decades. He merits a new term. In the eleventh city council district, we continue our support of newcomer Andrew Cohen. We have confidence in his ability to exercise creative, independent leadership.

Beware the Advice of So-called ‘Experts’ By IRA STOLL Enjoying the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals? Almost as entertaining is looking back at the pre-season predictions of the baseball “experts.” ESPN bills itself as “the worldwide leader in sports,” and it’s a rare media success story these days, flush enough with cash to hire Nate Silver away from the New York Times. Back in March, the ESPN web site published the predictions of 43 baseball “experts” on the 2013 season. The experts included some former players such as Nomar Garciaparra and Curt Schilling, along with longtime baseball journalists such as Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian. Not a single one of ESPN’s 43 predictions had either the Red Sox or the Cardinals in the World Series. Sports Illustrated magazine, home of the world-famous swimsuit issue, offered its own team of seven experts, with their own predictions. “SI.com’s baseball experts fill you in on everything you need to get ready for 2013,” the magazine promised. Alas, not a single one of Sports Illustrated’s seven “baseball experts” picked either the Red Sox or the Cardinals to make it to the World Series. The Baseball America Web site has its own team of ten editors, with their own predictions. Not

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a single one of them picked the Red Sox to go to the World Series, and only one of them, Jim Callis, called the Cardinals. So, of the sixty baseball “experts” in total, not a single one of them picked the Red Sox to win the American League pennant. Only one of the 60 picked the Cardinals to win the National League pennant. You would have been better off throwing darts at a dartboard than you would have been listening to the baseball “experts.” The Wall Street Journal used to demonstrate this in a regular column in which stocks picked by throwing darts randomly often outperformed the selections of Wall Street professionals who were even more highly compensated than ESPN journalists. Complex systems are hard to predict. That doesn’t mean we should ignore all experts. But it does mean we should routinely treat their predictions with the skepticism they deserve. This goes for predictions from experts preferred by the political left, who warn that the sea level rise from global warming is going to leave us all under water, and for predictions from experts preferred by the political right, who warn that the future cost of entitlement programs is going to leave us all under water. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t plan for the future, whether

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on entitlements, or the threat of global warming. But what planning we do should take into account the possibility that the experts will be wrong. It’s not just a point about baseball; it’s a point about humility in forecasting and the implications for public policy. If you listened to the baseball “experts,” maybe you made the mistake of not buying season tickets to the Red Sox or the Cardinals this year, or buying them for some other team that ended up losing. That wouldn’t have been a huge mistake, in the great scheme of things. At least compared to other expert-led or –advised ventures that have gone awry. Ira Stoll is editor of FutureOfCapitalism.com and author of JFK, Conservative.

Documentary film on the Jews of Iraq

Attorney and documentary filmmaker Carole Basri, an expert on international relations and Jewish history in the Middle East, will discuss twentieth century persecution and dispersion of Iraq’s Jews at the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale (CSAIR) on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Basri will speak at a Kiddush luncheon featuring authentic Iraqi food, following services (around 12:15 PM). At 6:00 PM, (following evening services and at the conclusion of Shabbat), Basri will screen and discuss her film, Searching for Baghdad: A Daughter’s Journey. These two programs are free and open to all. Childcare will be provided during the luncheon. For more information, please call the Synagogue 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.

Wednesday, November 6 Bronxville

READING 6:30 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Slonim Living Room Renowned author and Brooklyn native Phillip Lopate will read selections from his award-winning works. For more information, call 914-395-2412.

Friday, November 1

Tuesday, November 5

ADVENTURES IN HORTICULTURE 10:30 a.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Children and their adults can learn about the wonders of horticulture through greenhouse and gardening activities, nature walks and projects. Fee $6 per adult; registration required at 914-886-5108.

LOW TIDE HIKE 9:30 a.m. Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Explore the geology, ecology and history of the lower Hudson River with naturalist John Phillips. Geared for children ages 6 to adult. Wear sturdy shoes. For more information, call 914-862-5297.

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Saturday, November 2 Yonkers

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 10 a.m. Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Butterfly Garden Volunteer Clean-up. Help put the garden to bed for the winter. For more information, call 914-968-5851.

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MEET THE ANIMALS 1 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Come visit with some of the Nature Center’s live animals. Our naturalist presents an informative program that allows you to get up close and even hands-on! What wild fun will you have today? Members $5, Non-Members $8. For info, call 914-723-3470.

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VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT 1 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Spreading Gravel on Trails. Bring work gloves; hand tools provided. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

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LECTURE 6:30 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Heimbold Visual Arts Center “Loving Lampposts,” After his son is diagnosed with autism, filmmaker Todd Drezner studies new ways of understanding what being autistic really means. For more information, call 914-395-2412.

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Saturday, November 9 Yonkers

CALLING ALL BIRDS! 10 a.m. Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street Learn how to identify bird calls by ear. For more information, call 914-968-5851.

Cross River

CAMPFIRE COOKING 10:30 a.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation A demonstration of staff’s favorite campfire meals. Learn how to start the fire, prep the food and enjoy some lunch! For more information, call 914-864-7322.

HGI

North White Plains

QUARRY HIKE 11 a.m. Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street A hike to the rock quarry to learn about it history and geology. For more information, call 914-428-1005.

Thursday, November 7

6:30 p.m. Bronxville Women’s Club 135 Midland Avenue Members of the New York City-based Amore Opera will perform some of the greatest arias ever written from operas such as La Traviata, Aida, Rigoletto, Otello, Falstaff, La Forza del Destino, and more, by one of the world’s greatest opera composers. The concert is a celebration of Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th birthday. Meet the artists at the reception immediate following the concert. Must register in advance and prepay. To register please call 914-771-8700. Members of the Westchester Italian Cultural Center and the Bronxville Women’s Club $35, Non-Members $45.

H o l o c a u s t, G e n o c i d e , a n d i n t e r fa i t H e d u c at i o n c e n t e r presents

the 6th annual frederick schweitzer lecture

italy, kristallnacht and after: the memories of a family

NATURE HIKE 2 p.m. Trailside Nature Museum Ward Pound Ridge Reservation A 2.5-mile hike with storyteller Jonathan Kruk to hear tales of the fabled Old Leather Man. Co-sponsored by Friends of Trailside Nature Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. For more information, call 914-864-7322.

by shaul bassi Shaul Bassi is associate professor of English language and literature at Ca’Foscari University

Sunday, November 3

of Venice. His research, teaching and

Hastings-on-Hudson

AWARDS LUNCHEON 12 p.m. Riverview 1 Warburton Avenue Yonkers Historical Society Annual Awards Luncheon will honor Mina Crasson with the ‘Key to History’; Anne Kakos with the Special Recognition Award; Declan hoar with the Volunteer of the Year Award; and Bayardo Villegas of ShopRite Tuckahoe Road with the Corporate Leader Award. Networking at noon, program at 1 p.m. For more information, call 914-961-8940.

publications are divided among Shakespeare, postcolonial theory and literature, and Jewish studies, and he has lectured and taught at several Italian and international universities. Bassi is also the founder of the international

Scarsdale

literary festival Crossings of Civilizations, and

WHAT’S THE BUZZ? 1 p.m. Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road Enter into the busy life of a honeybee hive. See why and how these amazing creatures are critical players in our own lives and in global economy. The afternoon includes a taste test of local honey. Members $5, Non-Members $8. For info, call 914-723-3470.

co-founder and Italian president of the Venice Center for International Jewish Studies.

Somers

WALKING TOUR 2 p.m. Lasdon Park Route 35 Walking Tour of the Dwarf Conifer Garden. A walk with the horticulturist to learn how these trees can add year-round interest to your landscape. For more information, call 914-864-7268.

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SURVIVAL SKILLS 2 p.m. Marshlands Conservancy Route 1 Shelter Building. Learn how to build a shelter from natural materials to survive in the wild. For more information, call 914-835-4466.

Monday, November 4

Wednesday, November 6 7:00 p.m. Smith Auditorium

Bronxville

LUNCHTIME DISCUSSION 12 p.m. Sarah Lawrence College Wrexham Living Room Discussion about the relationship between scholarship, work, and life. Bring your lunch. Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Help reinvigorate the bridge between the academy and community. For more information, call 914-395-2412.

refreshments will be served. If you have any questions about this, or any other hgI Center event, please contact Mehnaz Afridi, Ph.D., at mehnaz.afridi@manhattan.edu.

15 The RIVERDALE REVIEW • Thursday, October 31, 2013

6:30 p.m. Croton Point Park Croton Point Avenue Ferry Sloops Pot Luck Supper, followed by a presentation at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 914-864-5297.

Thursday, Ocboer 31, 2013 • The RIVERDALE REVIEW

A Council Member who can make a difference for us from the very first day. Solving Neighborhood Problems Andrew knows the issues facing our neighborhoods and, as a Community Board Member, worked to make them better places in which to live. He will be our full-time Council Member with a full-service community office to help people and neighborhoods solve problems. Andrew will go to our senior centers, schools, and community organizations so we can tell him directly about the issues that concern us. He will work with us to identify neighborhood problems, large and small, and take action to solve them. That is what Andrew has done as a community leader and what he will do as our new Council Member.

Winning Budget Victories for Us Andrew knows how to make City budgets work for our communities. He has been a legal counsel in the City Council. He will use his experience and skills to put funds in City budgets for neighborhood improvements, and for our schools, our senior centers and our parks. Andrew will work with our neighborhood organizations and Community Boards on developing City budget priorities. He will institute participatory budgeting so we will have a direct voice in helping to decide how City budget funds are spent in our community.

Andrew

Cohen ★

Democrat for City Council

VOTE DEMOCRATIC or WORKING FAMILIES · NOVEMBER 5th Paid for by Cohen for Council