Saturday, October 6, 2012

Ice Rink at Van Cortlandt Park Taking Shape


   The first section of the new Van Cortlandt Park Seasonal Ice Skating rink where the main operation center and customer services area was put together as several modular overseas shipping boxes were placed next to  and on top of each other. One by one the steel boxes were placed next to each other, welded together, and then the second floor was added to the bottom floor. The two story structure contains as many as 15 of these modular overseas cargo boxes with windows cut out for viewing and to let sunlight in as you will see in the photos below. 

    The next phase will be to set up the rink itself, and then it is predicted by the operator in early November to have a soft opening before the official opening around Thanksgiving. If everything goes on schedule and the weather gets cold enough to make and keep the ice hard the rink will be in operation 7 days a week. The seasonal ice skating rink is being built on the two front tennis courts that became decrepit over the past years.

Left - Front view from Broadway as the modular building is being constructed in Van Cortlandt Park.
Right - A view of the back of the modular building from the handball court area.

Left - Modular units were spread out on the ice rink site, and picked up when needed.
Right - The last modular unit is being set in place.

Left - The final modular unit is in place
Right - A finished view of the modular unit.


Friday, October 5, 2012

Stan Lee's World of Heroes YouTube Channel to Premiere New Programming and Exlusive Clips at NYCC

***SAVE THE DATE***

Stan Lee's World of Heroes YouTube Channel to Premiere New Programming and Exclusive Clips at NYCC

Comic Book Legend Stan Lee, Adrienne Curry, Peter David and David Uslan to Speak to New Series and the Emerging Enthusiast Culture

WHAT: The first official Stan Lee YouTube Channel, Stan Lee's World of Heroes, will announce a series of new web programming and exclusive clips at New York Comic Con. Panelists including Stan Lee, Adrienne Curry, Peter David and David Uslan will speak to the emerging enthusiast culture in digital programming and speak to each new show premiering on the channel this October. Stan Lee's World of Heroes launched this past July at San Diego Comic Con and includes a slate of over eight programs geared towards the hero enthusiast.

WHO: Stan Lee, Adrienne Curry, Peter David and David Uslan

WHEN: October 13th, 2012
               3PM - 4PM

WHERE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
                 New York Comic Con
                 655 West 34th St
                 ROOM 1E13
 
 

Dark Horse Announces New York Comic-Con 2012 Schedule!

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES
NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2012 SCHEDULE!
OCTOBER 5, MILWAUKIE, OR—It’s here! New York Comic-Con is upon us, and Dark Horse Comics is telling you all the goods ahead of time! Plan accordingly!
NYCC 2012 Dark Horse Comics Signing Schedule
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
3:00 p.m.            THE ART OF CAMILLA D’ERRICO: Camilla D’Errico
4:00 p.m.            THE MIGHTY SKULLBOY ARMY: Jacob Chabot
5:00 p.m.            ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES: Joshua Williamson
6:00 p.m.             THE VICTORIES: Michael Avon Oeming
7:00 p.m.            DR. MCNINJA: Christopher Hastings
8:00 p.m.            STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC & LOST TRIBE OF THE SITH: Andrea Mutti

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
10:00 a.m.            DYNAMICS PRESENTS DARK HORSE SUPERHEROES: Phil Noto (Ghost), Joshua Williamson (Captain Midnight), Mike Richardson (Publisher)
11:00 a.m.            HELLBOY IN HELL: Mike Mignola
12:00 p.m.            TO HELL YOU RIDE: Lance Henriksen, Tom Mandrake*
                        •Ticketed event. Please see details below.
1:00 p.m.            NAUGHTY DOG STUDIOS: Neil Druckmann, Faith Erin Hicks
2:00 p.m.            BUFFYVERSE COMICS: Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Rebekah Isaacs (Angel & Faith)
3:00 p.m.            THE MASSIVE, STAR WARS, CONAN: Brian Wood
4:00 p.m.            THE SKY, DEVA ZAN, VAMPIRE HUNTER D: Yoshitaka Amano**
                        **Ticketed by New York Comic-Con. Please see details below.
5:00 p.m.            EMILY THE STRANGE: Rob Reger
6:00 p.m.            ONCE UPON A TIME MACHINE: James Comey, Charles Fetherolf, Jim Giar, Marcus Muller, Rob Woods, Chris Stevens, Andrew Carl, Tara Alexander
7:00 p.m.            THE FIFTH BEATLE: Vivek J.Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson
                        Enter to win an exclusive The Fifth Beatle print or The Beatles Stereo CD Box Set.
                       
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
10:00 a.m.            POWERED BY CREATORS: Matt Kindt (Mind Mgmt), Michael Avon Oeming (The Victories)
11:00 a.m.            DARK HORSE HORROR SIGNING: Tom Mandrake (To Hell You Ride), Tim Seeley (Ex Sanguine), Christopher Golden (Baltimore), Eric Powell (The Goon), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden)
12:00 p.m.            MASS EFFECT: Mac Walters, Kimberly Brooks (voice actress for Ashley Williams)
1:00 p.m.            THE SKY, DEVA ZAN, VAMPIRE HUNTER D: Yoshitaka Amano*
                        **Ticketed by New York Comic-Con. Please see details below.
2:00 p.m.            THE STRAIN: Guillermo del Toro*
                        •Ticketed event. Please see details below.
3:00 p.m.            COREY TAYLOR: To be announced*
Ticketed event. Please see details below.
5:00 p.m.            THE TRUE LIVES OF THE FABULOUS KILLJOYS: Gerard Way, Becky Cloonan, Shaun Simon*
Ticketed event. Please see details below.
6:00 p.m.            CREEPY & EERIE: Dan Braun
7:00 p.m.            B.P.R.D.: Tyler Crook, James Harren

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
10:00 a.m.            GREEN RIVER KILLER & THE CREEP: Jonathan Case
11:00 a.m.            MASS EFFECT: Mac Walters, Omar Francia
12:00 p.m.            BIOSHOCK: Ken Levine
1:00 p.m.            THE MASSIVE, STAR WARS, CONAN: Brian Wood
2:00 p.m.            THE IMMORTAL: Ian Edginton
3:00 p.m.            HUSBANDS: Jane Espenson, Brad Bell, Sean Hemeon
4:00 p.m.            BATTLEPUG: Mike Norton


NYCC 2012 Dark Horse & Dark Horse–related panels
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
11:00–12:00            Expanding the Experience: Video Games & Comics—1A14
12:15–1:15            Brian Wood & Dark Horse: From World’s End to the Galaxy’s Beginnings—1A06
12:45–2:00                        Editors on Editing—1A07
1:45–2:45                        Dark Horse Presents: Yoshitaka Amano—1A21
6:30–7:30            Drawing on our Nightmares: Dark Horse Horror in Comics—1A14

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
11:00–12:00                        Creepy and Eerie REBORN and UNDEAD—1A14
11:15–12:15            Once More with Feeling: 15 Years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer—1A21
5:15–6:15                        Hellboy in Hell: The Official Panel!—1A23

 *Tickets are available for free and on a first come first serve basis in the Dark Horse Booth on the day of the signing as soon as the convention hall opens.  Note that fans line up very early in the Javits Center (The Javits Center opens at 7:00 a.m., so fans can line up inside as early as that time each day.)
 **Tickets for signings with Yoshitaka Amano in the Dark Horse booth will be distributed by New York Comic-Con beginning at 7:00 am on Friday and Saturday. Please see newyorkcomiccon.com for details.


DC Entertainment Launches Action-Packed Takeover of New York Comic Con

 

DC ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES ACTION-PACKED
TAKEOVER OF NEW YORK COMIC CON

Major initiatives take spotlight at pop culture and comic book mega-event:
Cast of Warner Bros. Television’s ARROW to appear in DC Entertainment booth
Revelations from hit comic saga BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY
SUPERMAN, BATMAN and JUSTICE LEAGUE news
Spotlight on Vertigo’s THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO graphic novel
Exclusive comics, collectibles and more
DC Entertainment - the industry leader in print and digital comics - will raise fan excitement to record-breaking levels with a number of announcements, creator signings, panels and celebrity appearances at New York Comic Con. The impressive lineup of DC Entertainment activities takes place October 11-14 and cements New York Comic Con’s position as one of the can’t-miss pop culture events of the year.
Stephen Amell - star of The CW’s highly-anticipated ARROW - will be on hand, along with an unprecedented lineup of comic book talent to give fans and attendees exclusive insight into DC Entertainment’s best-selling titles and iconic characters.
DC Entertainment will also debut its new, fully interactive booth experience at New York Comic Con. First revealed at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, the state-of-the-art booth includes a demo area where fans can experience digital comic book reading on the iPad, Nook and Kindle and a green screen that will allow attendees to pose next to some of their favorite Super-Villains. Fans will also be able to purchase exclusive merchandise at the DC Entertainment booth for the first time, including top titles and a wide selection of DC Collectibles product.
DC Entertainment can be found at booth #1238. Here are some of the major stories fans can look forward to hearing about at the show - plus much more:
  • Following the historic, nationwide debut of “Arrow Day,” superstar comic book writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns joins the cast and creators of ARROW for an exclusive panel to provide new insights into the new television series on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the IGN Theater.

  • Con-goers and panel attendees will be treated to major, game-changing news announcements affecting the Man of Steel and the entire SUPERMAN family of titles.

  • Fans will also be treated to key revelations and jaw-dropping, beautiful art from the best-selling BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY event courtesy of writer Scott Snyder, artist Greg Capullo and an all-star cast of talent.

  • DC Entertainment will announce details on a new and unique partnership in support of WE CAN BE HEROES.

  • The literary event of the season will be a major point of interest, as the gritty graphic novel adaptation of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO speeds toward its November release.

  • Clues surround the next chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN comic book saga, as fans will get hints at what’s coming their way in the pages of the RISE OF THE THIRD ARMY crossover event.

  • Vertigo fans will get a heavy dose of their favorite titles - along with some groundbreaking new additions, including SANDMAN, DJANGO UNCHAINED, GHOSTS and FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND and more.

  • MAD Magazine’s “Usual Gang of Idiots” will be on hand to discuss the arrival of Totally MAD, a hardcover book celebrating 60 years of the magazine’s sharp satire and biting parody. Fans will also have the chance to subscribe to MAD Magazine in the DC Entertainment booth.

  • Can’t make the Con? DC Entertainment’s website is the go-to place for exclusive announcements, creator access and artwork reveals and more. Visit the “Con Away From Con” page at http://www.dccomics.com/tags/con-away-from-con.
DC Entertainment’s New York Comic Con 2012 panel schedule includes:
Thursday, October 11:5:00-6:00pm - DC Collectibles 6:30-7:30pm - DC Comics - THE NEW 52: Superman Friday, October 12:10:15-11:00am - DC Entertainment: Talent Search 12:30-1:30pm - DC Entertainment: From Concept to Page 1:30-2:30pm - Vertigo: A View from the Cutting Edge of Comics 2:45-3:45pm - DC Comics: Green Lantern - The Third Army Arrives4:15-5:15pm - DC Comics All Access: Before Watchmen Saturday, October 13:11:00am-12:00pm - DC Entertainment: Talent Search12:15pm-1:15pm - Mad about MAD1:30-2:30pm - DC Comics - THE NEW 524:00-5:00pm - Vertigo - Fables: 10th Anniversary!5:15-6:15pm - DC Comics: Justice League Sunday, October 14:11:00am-12:00pm - DC Entertainment: Meet the Co-Publishers12:15pm-1:15pm - DC Comics: Batman - Death Comes to Gotham2:30-3:30pm - Drawing DC: Kids Edition










TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET Sing-Along at NYCC





Alamo Drafthouse Logo
IFC, RCA AND THE ACTION PACK BRING
THE R. KELLY TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET SING-ALONG
TO NEW YORK COMIC CON

Interactive Screening of Original Trapped in the Closet
Takes Place on Saturday, October 13

All-New Chapters Premiere on IFC in November

Austin, TX & New York, NY--- Friday, October 5, 2012 --- The Action Pack, the interactive screening arm of the growing Alamo Drafthouse lifestyle brand, has teamed up with RCA Records and IFC to produce a sing-along of R. Kelly's original Trapped in the Closet at New York Comic Con (NYCC- www.newyorkcomiccon.com) on Saturday, October 13 at 8 pm at the Javits Center.

The Trapped in the Closet Sing-Along is a fully interactive cinematic experience featuring subtitled lyrics on screen, props distributed throughout the audience, and a dance party with all of R. Kelly's most well known hits mixed in between original Trapped chapters 1- 22.

"We did a screening of the first chapters of Trapped in the Closet at the Alamo way back in 2007," said Henri Mazza, founder of The Action Pack. "Watching the hip-hopera unfold with a packed audience gasping and reacting at every twist and turn was perhaps one of the crowning moments of that decade, so as soon as we heard that IFC was going to be releasing new chapters in the hopefully never-ending saga we reached out to them to start the process of bringing these interactive experiences to life."

Commented IFC's Blake Callaway, senior vice president of marketing: "The sing along is a great way to tap into Trapped in the Closet, R. Kelly and karaoke fans alike, and get everyone excited for the new chapters coming only to IFC in November.  The audience is in store for a truly one-of-a-kind experience."

The Sing-Along at New York Comic Con will be emceed by Mazza who will introduce segments of music videos, instruct attendees on the proper use of spatulas, toy Berettas, and rubbers throughout the screening, and demand that audience members stand up to Step in the Name of Love. The event is open to all New York Comic Con badge holders.

For additional details check out the Action Pack's "Trapped in the Closet" page on their website:   www.actionpackent.com

New chapters of Trapped in the Closet premiere on IFC in November.
For more updates, go to:
Facebook: facebook.com/ifc
Twitter: @ifctv/#trapped


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW - No Matter How You Spin It, This Has Been a Big Loss for Gay Marriage


By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz
32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York 


 No Matter How You Spin It, This Has Been a Big Loss for Gay Marriage

You should know that since the New York State Democratic Primary has come and gone, people are trying to spin the results in different ways.

As you know, gay marriage became law in New York thanks to four Republican Senators - Stephen M. Saland, Roy J. McDonald, James S. Alesi, and Mark Grisanti - who dared to jump ship and join the Democratic Senators who voted for gay marriage.  Because of their votes on gay marriage, the four of them suffered defeat, near loss, and embarrassment.  Their votes on gay marriage may very well decide a shift in
power in the State Senate.

Out of the four Senators, James Alesi’s and Roy McDonald’s votes for gay marriage have ended their
careers.

Senator Alesi, after seeing the polls and the writing on the wall, decided not to pursue re-election and dropped out of the Senate race.  The reason is because of his vote in favor of gay marriage.  He knew he’d get beaten up.

Senator Roy McDonald lost his primary because of his vote for gay marriage.

Senator Saland won the Republican Primary but suffered badly – an embarrassment for sure.  He almost lost the Republican Primary because of his vote for gay marriage.  Yes, he was defeated at the Conservative Primary.

Senator Grisanti won his Primary race, not by much, but he's still not out of the woods. He has to face a Conservative Party Candidate and a Democratic Party Candidate in the General Election and he may lose ... all because of his vote for gay marriage.

So no matter how you spin it, the facts are the facts: two out of four Senators who voted for gay marriage are out of
commission.

Here in the Bronx, even though no one may be talking about it, I supported three State candidates and one Judicial candidate based upon their positions on gay marriage.

Luis Sepulveda won the Democratic Primary by a large margin.  Mark Gjonaj won his Democratic Primary, and even though you can spin it to say that he won because of accusations against Naomi Rivera for possible misuse of taxpayers’ money, he won with my support which I gave him well before any scandals made it to the press. I also, supported Manny Tavarez, a political unknown, without campaign
funds, who ran for the first time and he got 30% of the vote – not bad for a beginner.  Judge Fernando Tapia was supported by me, and he will become a Bronx Supreme Court Judge.

And now, as the General Elections take place, I plan to see how many people will cross party lines, especially in the Hispanic community, and not vote for Democrats, not vote for Republicans – and see how many votes we can bring to the Conservative Party line.  Whatever it is, you can
bet that the Conservative Party line in New York City will get more votes than ever before.

Spin it any way you want, but to all the gay marriage supporters and to all who listened to the promises and the bragging about what would take place after the gay marriage vote passed – especially Senators Stephen Saland, Roy McDonald, James Alesi, and Mark Grisanti: “You all suffered a big loss.”

I am State Senator Reverend Rubén Díaz and this is what you should know.


Wave Hill Events October 19–October 26


   Come late October, it just feels natural to dwell on the enchanting qualities of Wave Hill’s superb gardens, especially over the coming weekend.


SAT, SUN, OCTOBER 20, 21    ENCHANTED WAVE HILL WEEKEND
There’s magic in the Bronx! Bring your little fairies and gnomes to Enchanted Wave Hill to construct a tiny house in the woods, fashioned from sticks and leaves (and a bit of pixie dust). Storyteller Rama Mandel weaves tales of Wave Hill’s fabled woodland fairies. Artist Janice Patrignani creates a dreamy setting for your enchanted activities—paint with her! Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend thanks to the generous support of Target.
ON THE GROUNDS & ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒2PM

SAT, OCTOBER 20   FAMILY ART PROJECT—FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES
Fairy Wands and Tiny Houses/Varitas mágicas y casas pequeñitas
Put some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy stories told by Rama Mandel and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, OCTOBER 20    TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature. Short and long form classes are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates

SAT, OCTOBER 20    NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: THE PALISADES IN FOCUS   SOLD OUT
In collaboration with the Hudson River Museum and the Palisades Interstate Park−NJ Section, Wave Hill offers an art workshop series inspired by the Palisades. In this session, For this session, join landscape photographer Benjamin Swett for a photographic survey of the landscape as you hike the Dyckman Hill Trail to High Tom’s lookout in the Interstate Palisades Park in New Jersey. As you explore the view from various elevations, experiment with ways to see and represent the rocks, trees and the dramatic cliffs in relation to the historic backdrop of the Hudson River. Prior to the hike, Eric Nelson, Historic Interpreter for The Palisades Interstate Park‒NJ, recounts the fascinating cultural history of the Palisades from past to present. Both film and digital photographers of all skill levels welcome. Moderate hike. Space is limited. $20 Wave Hill Member/$30 Non-member each session.  Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center or by calling 718.549.3200 x305. The Picturing the Palisades workshop series concludes November 17.
PALISADES INTERSTATE PARK−NJ SECTION, 10AM−1PM

SAT, OCTOBER 20    ENCHANTED WAVE HILL PAINTING ACTIVITY
Join guest artist Janice Patrignani and paint on silk fabric, inspired by the flora and fauna at Wave Hill, as part of a communal art project. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM—2PM

SAT, OCTOBER 20    WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK: GEORGE PERKINS AND THE PALISADES
Stroll the grounds with historian and Wave Hill Garden Guide Deirdre LaPorte and discover how George Perkins, the former owner of Wave Hill, played a pivotal role in preserving the Palisades. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

SAT, OCTOBER 20    GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades, sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history.  In the Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

SUN, OCTOBER 21    HATHA YOGA
Release stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga, surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple, strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation in Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing and come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM

SUN, OCTOBER 21   FAMILY ART PROJECT— FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES
Fairy Wands and Tiny Houses/Varitas mágicas y casas pequeñitas
Put some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy stories told by Rama Mandel and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, OCTOBER 21   ENCHANTED WAVE HILL PAINTING ACTIVITY
Join guest artist Janice Patrignani and paint on silk fabric, inspired by the flora and fauna at Wave Hill, as part of a communal art project. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM—2PM

SUN, OCTOBER 21    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

TUE, OCTOBER 23   GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

TUE, OCTOBER 23    GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition Foregrounding the Palisades, sculptural installations by artists Isidro Blasco, Blane de St. Croix and Paula Winokur that focus on the cliffs across the Hudson River, a quintessential feature of Wave Hill’s vista—and history.  In the Sunroom, Gail Biederman suspends a net-like map of commercial and handmade felt reflecting local topography. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM


A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River  and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

HOURS  Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.  
ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon October Tuesdays.  Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.

Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Italian Heritage Month Leadership Luncheon


    The Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Mr. Lenny Caro and his staff out did themselves this past Wednesday with their Italian Heritage month Leadership Luncheon. Tenor Chris Macchio (compliments of the Belmont BID) belted out the Italian and United States national anthems to open the luncheon. If you have been to Citi Field you may have heard Mr. Macchio sing the national anthem, but not at Yankee Stadium. When I asked Mr. Caro about that his answer was we are working on that for next season. 
    
    The Honorees included Councilman James Vacca (Jimmy). New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Mr. Tony Signorile (Bronx Columbus Day Parade Chairman), Ms. Geri Sciortino (Bronx Design Group), Mr. Joesph Deglomini Jr. (Simone Development), Mr. Anthont Mormile (Mahopac National Bank), and Ms. Rosemary DeLuca (Wildlife Conservation Society). Each honoree received the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Bronze Eagle and citation along with some great Italian food.

    Mr Caro defined the mission of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, and said that they were at City hall recently to try to get some of "Crazy Laws" from over 200 years ago that are still laws and merchants being given summonses for. he mentioned the law requiring a spittoon in the Establishment, and having your licence number on your business card as examples. Mr. Caro then went on to name all the new businesses, and spoke about how the Yankee playoffs will add to the business boom, hoping to see another World Series winning team. 
 
    Mr. Caro then introduced the elected officials, and Councilman Vacca and Assemblyman Benedetto were rather short on their speeches. State Comptroller DiNapoli broke the ice by saying that he hoped to be half as popular as Councilman Jimmy Vacca which drew a roar from the packed room. DiNapoli went on to say how New York City has been the only area of the state that has fully regained its lost jobs due to the recession, and also is the only area to have gained jobs. He added that is good for New York City and good for New York State. Below are a few photos of the luncheon.






Left - Tenor Chris Macchio.
Right - Councilman Vacca with his mother Elizabeth, who admitted she made her son Jimmy change his vote on the term limit issue. 
 
 
Left - The Honorees.Right - The honorees holding their citation and Bronx Chamber of Commerce Eagle.
 
 

Silver Circle graphic novel release & Special Guest Jon Schaffer - Booth #961 NYCC 2012


  Two Lanterns Media will be at the 2012 New York Comic Con (NYCC) promoting their animated film Silver Circle
Silver Circle is a film that lives in our world after massive economic collapse: tyranny, explosions, monetary mayhem, romance and rebels. At the center of corruption is the Federal Reserve who has gained enormous amounts of control over America’s economy, with disastrous effects beginning to show. Standing opposite, is the band of Rebels who have vowed to take back the freedom they once knew…and they won’t go down without a fight.

  Click Here to view the graphic novel online. We are excited to present the print version for the first time ever at NYCC 2012. Shiny!

In addition to the release of the graphic novel and fun giveaways, we will be hosting special guest Heavy Metal guitarist Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth at our booth. 

Jon Schaffer will be available at the following times (subject to change, most likely extended):
Thursday, October 11 2012 – 3pm to 9pm (professionals only)
Friday, October 12, 2012 – 10am to 7pm
Saturday, October 13, 2012 – 10am to 7pm
Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 10am to 5pm

Our NYCC 2012 location is:
Silver Circle will be at booth #961


First Second Books at New York Comic-Con


FIRST SECOND BOOKS EXHIBITS AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON
Graphic novel publisher First Second Books will be exhibiting at New York Comic-Con at booth #1214, featuring a great line-up of authors and some stellar programming. 
We're super-excited to be featuring Zack Giallongo (Broxo) and Mark Siegel (Sailor Twain), both of whom have books just coming out that week.  And the books are both awesome!  Who can resist barbarians fighting zombies?  Or seductively deadly mermaids? 
And we're also going to have Ben Hatke (Legends of Zita the Spacegirl) doing some programs and signings with us for his just-released graphic novel -- ladies and gentlemen, he's back from Italy and now a New York Times Best-Seller -- don't miss getting to see him!
Signings (at the :01 booth #1241):
Friday:
2:00pm -- MK Reed (Americus)
3:00pm -- Zack Giallongo (Broxo)
4:00pm -- JT Petty (Bloody Chester)
5:00pm -- Ben Hatke (Legends of Zita the Spacegirl)
Saturday:
10:30am -- Ben Hatke (Legends of Zita the Spacegirl)
11:30 – Faith Erin Hicks (Friends With Boys)
12:00pm -- Carla Jablonski (Victory)
3:30pm -- Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy)
4:30pm -- Humayoun Ibrahim (The Moon Moth)
6:00pm -- Zack Giallongo (Broxo)
Sunday:
11:30am -- Mark Siegel (Sailor Twain)
12:30pm -- Jorge Aguirre (Giants Beware)
1:30pm -- Mike Cavallaro (Foiled)
2:30pm -- Zack Giallongo (Broxo)
3:30pm -- Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy)
Programming:
Friday:
9 – 10:00pm – Steampunk Panel w/ Mark Siegel
Saturday:
11:00am – 12:00pm – Mark Siegel Author Stage
5:15 – 6:15pm – Comics Quickfire drawing stage w/ Mark Siegel
7:45 – 8:45pm – Graphic Novels Panel w/ Zack Giallongo, Ben Hatke
Sunday:
10:45 – 11:45am – Kids Comics Panel w/ Zack Giallongo, Ben Hatke
1:00 – 2:00pm – Ben Hatke Author Stage
4:00 – 4:45pm – Kids Read Comics Stage w/ Zack Giallongo, Ben Hatke, Jorge Aguirre, George O’Connor
4:00 – 5:00pm – Getting Graphic with Girls w/ Lucy Knisley
 
 

MTV's Hit Drama "Teen Wolf" Makes First Appearance at New York Comic-Con



MTV Geek! to Provide Wall-to-Wall Convention Coverage
 
New York, NY (October 3, 2012)— MTV announced today "Teen Wolf" will be hitting New York Comic-Con for the first time, with a panel featuring series star Tyler Posey and Executive Producer Jeff Davis on Saturday, October 13. In addition, for those who can’t make it to New York this year, MTV Geek! will bring the Con to fans providing wall-to-wall convention coverage from the panels,  the show floor, the press rooms,  the streets, as well as live broadcasts from the MTV Skybox throughout the weekend.  Plus, Kenny Santucci from MTV’s hit series “The Challenge” will be on the ground as a special guest correspondent for MTV Geek!
 
During the hour-long Q&A “Teen Wolf” panel session moderated by TV Guide Magazine Senior Writer, Damian Holbrook, Tyler Posey and Jeff Davis will take a look back at the evolution of the past two seasons and give exclusive details on what fans can look forward to next season.  Additionally, fans lucky enough to score a seat at the panel will get a sneak peek at exclusive content that will be featured on the “Teen Wolf” season two DVD.  The third installment of “Teen Wolf” will premiere in 2013 and feature a super-sized 24 episode season. 
 
MTV’S COMPLETE NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2012 SCHEDULE

For more information check out www.geek.mtv.com for the full schedule and updates, and follow along on Twitter using #MTVNYCC and for more ways to connect with “Teen Wolf” like it on Facebook  or follow the show on Twitter

 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11   
MTV Geek's Comic Con Preview Night     
Available throughout the day on MTV.com 
MTV Geek’s team of correspondents and writers will bring fans all the highlights from preview night and a couple of very special interviews! 
 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12     
MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE!     
Starting 11:00 a.m. ET on MTV.com
 
Join MTV Geek! hosts Steven Smith and Ashley Eckstein ("Star Wars") for seven straight hours of live Comic Con coverage with   appearances to include: comic legend Stan Lee, “Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman, comic visionary Grant Morrison, the gang from Top Cow, a look at the new Marvel MMO “Marvel Heroes” and brand new toys from Mattel.  Additional guests for the day include: Ben Folds Five, Man of Action Studios, Kevin Smith and the Comic Book Men, the cast of “Robot Chicken” (Seth Green, Matt Senreich, Kevin Shinick, Clare Grant), Sean Astin (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) and Guillermo Del Toro!
 
To participate in the live chat via Twitter use @MTVGeek and hashtag #MTVSDCC
 
MTV Comics!     
5:30-6:30 p.m.                   
Room 1E13
 
Join MTV Comics Executive Editor Tom Akel along with Joshua Hale Fialkov (“PUNKS”), Sanford Greene (“1,000”), Val Staples (“Divination”), David Tischman (“Teen Wolf”), and Ryan Dunlavey (“Bad Guy”) for updates on their projects, some exclusive first looks, and unbridled hijinks.
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13   
MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE!     
Starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on MTV.com
 
Join hosts Steven Smith and Ashley Eckstein ("Star Wars") for seven straight hours of live Comic Con coverage with highlights and appearances by: Adam and Andy Kubert, Halo 4, the casts and creative team behind Adult Swim’s “China, IL,” “Superjail!,” “Children’s Hospital,” “The Venture Brothers,” and “NTSF:SD::SUV.”  Additionally,, David Goyer is set to appear  along with the cast of “DaVinci’s Demons,” “Teen Wolf” star Tyler Posey and creator Jeff Davis, as well as  Bruce Timm and Andrea Romano stopping by to talk “The Dark Knight Returns.”  The day will also feature a very special look at and surprise guests from the “Firefly” tenth anniversary reunion event!
 
To participate in the live chat via Twitter use @MTVGeek and hashtag #MTVSDCC
 
“Teen Wolf” Panel with Tyler Posey and Jeff Davis
12:15-1:15 p.m. ET
Room I E07
 
“Teen Wolf” Press Room with Tyler Posey and Jeff Davis
2:15-3:15 p.m. ET
Interview Room 1 (located in Hall 1C)

“Teen Wolf” Comic Book Signing with Tyler Posey and Jeff Davis  
4:00-5:00 p.m. ET
Image Comics, Booth #1229
 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14     
MTV Geek's Comic Con LIVE!     
Starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on MTV.com
 
On the final day of Comic Con, MTV Geek! will be recapping the event and bringing fans all of their favorite highlights.  Join hosts Steven Smith and Ashley Eckstein ("Star Wars") for four hours of live coverage wrapping up the weekend with appearances by Kevin Bacon and the cast of “The Following,” Stephen Amell and the cast of “Arrow,” and the gang from MTV Comics. 
 
To participate in the live chat via Twitter use @MTVGeek and hashtag #MTVSDCC
 
*Please Note: Appearances by series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change.
 
About MTV:          
MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand.   With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people.  MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile.  MTV’s sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture.  MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  For more information, go to www.mtvpress.com.
 
 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Rooster Teeth celebrates 10 years of "Red vs. Blue" at NYCC



ROOSTER TEETH
Rooster Teeth Productions has truly become a worldwide phenomenon.  The company is best know for creating "Red vs. Blue," the longest running web series of all time.  "Red vs. Blue" is celebrating it's 10th anniversary and will release "Season 10" and "RVBX," a 14-disc boxed set of all 10 seasons of the series on DVD/Blu-ray on November 6.  We will have advance copies of the upcoming "Season 10" and "RVBX" boxed set at NYCC for feature purposes.

In addition to "Red vs. Blue," Rooster Teeth is known for the immensely popular Rooster Teeth Podcast (#3 most downloaded podcast on iTunes), the AchievementHunter website, live action Rooster Teeth Shorts that have gone viral, and RTX (Rooster Teeth Expo), the annual gaming/internet convention created solely on the strength of the 1.4 million strong Rooster Teeth fan community.
 
ROOSTER TEETH at NYCC (Oct. 11 - 14)   
- Matt Hullum (Rooster Teeth Co-Founder, "Red vs. Blue" Writer/Director/Voice of "Sarge")
- Kathleen Zuelch ("Red vs. Blue" Season 10 Producer/Voice of "Tex")
- Monty Oum ("Red vs. Blue" Animation Supervisor & Fight Choreographer)
- Ray Narvaez Jr. (AchievementHunter Actor/Producer)
- Michael Jones (AchievementHunter Actor/Producer)



LOST GIRL CAST INVADING NEW YORK CITY OCTOBER 12th & 13th!


LOST GIRL CAST INVADING NEW YORK CITY OCTOBER 12th & 13th!

FUNimation Entertainment & Giant Ape Media are proud to announce the appearance of cast members from the network show LOST GIRL,  Ksenia Solo (Kenzi), Zoie Palmer (Lauren), and Rick Howland (Trick) to the Big Apple. We hope to see the fae-natics come out in force at the following public appearances!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12th @ 6pm
J & R Music World is hosting a special in-store event, where lucky customers can purchase Season One on DVD or Blu-ray days before it is available in stores. Purchasing customers will have the opportunity to meet the cast, and with a DVD or Blu-ray purchase a chance to get an autograph from each of the cast as well. Special posters will also be handed out by event organizers. This in-store event will be held at J & R Music World’s store located (across from City Hall Park) at 23 Park Row in New York City. You can call the store at 1-212-238-9000, or visit their website for more information: http://www.jr.com/information/liveEvents.jsp

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13th
Meet the cast as they appear at this year’s New York Comic Con, held at the Javitz Center located at 655 West 34th Street in New York City. For more information about New York Comic Con, please visit their website: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
•             LOST GIRL PANEL @ 10:45am Room to be announced – (check NYCC schedule)
•             LOST GIRL AUTOGRAPHS @ 4pm in the FUNimation Booth (#1610), please note that an *autograph ticket is required, and posters will be supplied for the signing limited to one per person.
•             SPECIAL LOST GIRL PROMOTIONS FROM FUNIMATION’s BOOTH (#1610) AT NYCC
•             SEASON ONE AND A SHIRT – Buy LOST GIRL Season One on either DVD or Blu-ray days before it will be available in retail stores, and receive a free Lost Girl t-shirt while supplies last!



'Flavor Monsters' take a bite out of the Big Apple: truth® campaign at New York Comic Con October 11 - 14, New York City; Rod Maxwell (SyFy's Face-Off)


- LARGEST NATIONAL YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION TOUR  
HITS BIG APPLE-
--Special Giveaways, Engaging Activities, Life-Saving Messages--  

'Flavor Monsters' take a bite out of the Big Apple:
truth® campaign at New York Comic Con
October 11 - 14, New York City  


Who:    truth®, the largest national smoking prevention campaign for youth; and thousands of local teens, sci-fi and fantasy fans.

What:   truth will make its first ever appearance at New York Comic Con, a four-day extravaganza that attracts top talent and major artists from all areas of the pop culture universe including comics, film, television, music, books and gaming. Through an interactive installation, truth will bring to life its new mobile title - Flavor Monsters - available on select iOS and Android devices.

As part of a larger tour, truth will visit more than 80 cities across 31 states this summer. At New York Comic Con, visitors to the truth installation '45 Flavors' will be able to:
  • Play the new Flavor Monsters game onsite;
  • See the new Flavor Monsters collectible vinyl toys from Luke Rook of Lulubell Toys;
  • Create their own Flavor Monsters toy with the MakerBot;
  • Get their picture taken with a Flavor Monster;
  • "Inspect" Flavor Monster body parts and sniff the scents behind them; 
  • Receive free truth-related gear;
  • Take part in a special video virtual simulation that will give attendees the experience of being part of the actual Flavor Monsters game; 
  • Sign up to receive the most up-to-date information on Flavor Monsters via email, FacebookTwitter, and YouTube, among other social sites;
  • Enjoy a fun and engaging atmosphere, allowing truth tour riders to discuss tobacco issues with teens in a non-preachy way.   

Syfy Face Off Flavor Monster  

SPECIAL APPEARANCE: New York Comic Con attendees can watch special effects consultant and current Syfy Face Off contestant Rod Maxwell transform truth tour rider Edwin Contreras into a Strawberry Flavor Monster at the truth booth #1820 on Saturday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

When: Thursday, October 11 - Sunday, October 14, 2012.

Facts: More than 80 percent of all adult smokers start smoking before they turn 18; the primary focus of the truth campaign is youth and young adults, aged 12 to 24 years. Every day 1,000 youth ages 12-17 become daily smokers.
The truth tour reached more than 450,000 teens last year.

The truth campaign was launched in February 2000 by Legacy®, a national public health foundation that helps prevent youth from smoking and helps all smokers quit. The campaign exposes the tactics of the tobacco industry, the truth about addiction, and the health effects and social costs of smoking. According to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the truth campaign was directly responsible for keeping 450,000 teens from starting to smoke during its first four years (2000-2004).