Thursday, October 3, 2013

Wave Hill Events October 18–October 25


SAT, OCTOBER 19    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. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/$15 Wave Hill Member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, OCTOBER 19    FAMILY ART PROJECT: EMBOSSED AND BEDAZZLED EMBLEMS
What is the first letter of your first name? Have you ever wanted to see it shine? Now is your chance to turn it into an emblem as we make our projects shimmer and shine, inspired by former Wave Hill resident Bashford Dean’s armor. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, OCTOBER 19    WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK
Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Garden Guide. This season, tours focus on Wave Hill House, recently reopened after a two-year renovation. Hear about the people who once resided in this splendid Hudson River mansion, among them Mark Twain, Arturo Toscanini, Bashford Dean and Theodore Roosevelt.  Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

SAT, OCTOBER 19    ARTISTS’ TALK
The curators of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology, lead a gallery talk with exhibition artists, who share the concepts behind their work, as well as their research about fish and/or armor. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    EARLY MORNING MEMBERS’ BIRD WALK
Just for members! Enjoy special access to the grounds on quiet autumn mornings before we open to the public. Naturalist Gabriel Willow leads this early morning bird walk. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Although this event is free for Wave Hill Members, registration is required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
MEET AT WAVE HILL FRONT GATE, 8AM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    FAMILY ART PROJECT: EMBOSSED AND BEDAZZLED EMBLEMS
What is the first letter of your first name? Have you ever wanted to see it shine? Now is your chance to turn it into an emblem as we make our projects shimmer and shine, inspired by former Wave Hill resident Bashford Dean’s armor. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    HATHA YOGA
Find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on your posture, your breath and your mind/body/spirit. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    MEDITATION
This fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors. All levels welcome. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM..
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM
12:45PM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

SUN, OCTOBER 20    COOKING DEMO: A FRIEND IN MEAD
Long associated with the Middle Ages, mead is making a comeback with artisanal “meaderies” cropping up from coast to coast. Channel your inner knight and join local beekeeper and mead-maker Roger Repohl as he extols the virtues of this ancient alcoholic libation made from honey. Sample robust recipes made with mead with a chef from Wave Hill exclusive caterer Great Performances—armor optional. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM

MON, OCTOBER 21
Closed to the public.

TUE, OCTOBER 22    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 22    GALLERY TOUR
Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology, which celebrates the interests of former Wave Hill House resident Bashford Dean. Dean was Curator of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Curator of Fish at the American Museum of Natural History. The intersection of his interest in both fish and armor provides the opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of contemporary art that explores concepts of adaptation, pattern, and protection. 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—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.  
ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon on Tuesdays in October. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Programs 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.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

MTV'S HIT DRAMA "TEEN WOLF" RETURNS TO NEW YORK COMIC-CON


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MTV’S HIT DRAMA “TEEN WOLF” RETURNS TO NEW YORK COMIC-CON WITH A PANEL FEATURING
DYLAN O’BRIEN, HIS ON-SCREEN DAD LINDEN ASHBY AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JEFF DAVIS 
 
 MTV's "Teen Wolf" will make its second appearance at New York Comic-Con on Saturday, October 12, with a panel featuring Executive Producer Jeff Davis and on-screen son and father duo Stiles and Stilinski played by Dylan O’Brien and Linden Ashby, respectively.  The hour-long panel session moderated by TV Guide Magazine Senior Writer, Damian Holbrook, will give exclusive details on what twists and turns fans can look forward to when the winter season premieres on Monday, January 6 at 10:00p.m. ET/PT with 12 all-new episodes. Fans attending the panel will also get a sneak peek at never-before-seen content that will be featured in the second half of “Teen Wolf” season three. 
 
MTV’S COMPLETE NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2013 SCHEDULE
 
Panel
1:30—2:30 p.m.  
Theater ID
 
 

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

WWE STUDIOS PRESENTS HALLOWEEN HORROR AT NY COMIC CON OCTOBER 13TH


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WWE STUDIOS PRESENTS HALLOWEEN HORROR 
AT NEW YORK COMIC CON ON OCTOBER 13TH
See what WWE STUDIOS is brewing this HALLOWEEN season! Join the twisted twin directors of SEE NO EVIL 2, the Soska Sisters (AMERICAN MARY), with their latest on-screen psychopath WWE® Superstar Kane®.  They will be joined by director and VFX guru, Zach Lipovsky (TASMANIAN DEVILS), and his own silver-screen monster of yore, WWE Superstar Hornswoggle® for their new film, LEPRECHAUN: ORIGINS. Michael Gingold, Managing Editor of FANGORIA will moderate the panel. 

The Panel will be held from 1:30pm-2:30pm in room 1A23


Science Channel, Animal Planet and Destination America -2013 New York Comic Con Panels



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SCIENCE CHANNEL, ANIMAL PLANET AND DESTINATION AMERICA RULE THE 2013 NEW YORK COMIC CON UNIVERSE
WITH FIVE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PANELS

-- Science Channel Shines With Three Panels Including: PUNKIN CHUNKIN featuring THE MYTHBUSTERS; FUTURESCAPE WITH JAMES WOODS; and ODDITIES ----

-- Animal Planet Presents Blockbuster Show FINDING BIGFOOT and
Films a Special Episode in Front of a Live Audience --

-- Destination America’s Band of Hardcore West Virginians Invades New York
With Their Breakout Hit MOUNTAIN MONSTERS

TWITTER: @ScienceChannel
TWITTER: @AnimalPlanet
TWITTER: @DestAmerica
(NEW YORK)—Science Channel, Animal Planet and Destination America today announced they will descend upon the east coast’s ultimate comics and pop culture convention with five exclusive all-star panels at this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC), taking place on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
Science Channel leads the network pack with three mind-blowing presentations during the East Coast’s four-day bonanza. Headlined by a star-studded lineup, Science Channel will present: A Punkin Chunkin Extravaganza hosted by Discovery Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS;  Academy-Award nominee James Woods will premiere exclusive footage from his new series FUTURESCAPE; and ODDITIES, local favorites and masters of the macabre, will shock audiences with a show-and-tell session that NYCC won’t soon forget.
Animal Planet returns to NYCC with fan-favorite FINDING BIGFOOT, this time turning the cameras on the convention-goers themselves in a special episode filmed in front of the live audience, while NYCC newcomer Destination America presents their monstrous sensation MOUNTAIN MONSTERS to the Comic Con audience for the very first time.
“This is going to be our biggest and best show yet,” said Lance Fensterman, global vice president  of ReedPOP. “We’ve got out of this world talent and Science Channel, Animal Planet, and Destination America are adding to the mix to help make this the one not-to-miss event of the year.”
On Saturday October 12, Science Channel gives a double-dose of entertainment with two brand new panels.  Discovery Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS present A PUNKIN CHUNKIN EXTRAVAGANA.  For 25 years, the World Championship Punkin Chunkin backyard engineers have been launching pumpkins high into the skies above Bridgeville, Del. For the fifth consecutive year in Science Channel returns to the pumpkin paradise November 1- 3 to catch every far-flinging, high-flying moment for the network’s annual Thanksgiving Day special PUNKIN CHUNKIN. From air cannons and catapults to torsion machines and the ever-mighty trebuchet, join hosts Grant Imahara, Tory Bellecci and Kari Byron as they demonstrate these unbelievable, home-engineered machines! The team will share behind-the-scenes footage from past Chunks and reveal what’s on the horizon for those who seek the 2013 Punkin Chunkin title.
THE MYTHBUSTERS Present A PUNKIN CHUNKIN EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: 1A22

Also on Saturday, October 12, prepare to glimpse into the future of life on Earth. Join Academy Award-nominee James Woods on a Tech Road Show from the Future, as he presents never-before-seen footage of the new Science Channel series FUTURESCAPE,  premiering on November 19 at 10PM ET/PT. He leads this panel with the most notable rock stars of the gadget world as they unveil the latest and greatest in the world of technology. Clips will take fans on a journey to reveal world-changing breakthroughs and their implications for the future, including demonstrations of synthetic biology, predictive analytics, habitable planets, and nano technology. What’s happening in these game-changing fields? What does it mean for us? Woods will ask the big questions, ignite debate and reveal a stunning image of the future.
FUTURESCAPE With James Woods: Tech Toys From The Future
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: 1A14

Animal Planet’s hit series FINDING BIGFOOT returns with all-new episodes this fall, and the intrepid cast of investigators – Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) president Matt Moneymaker, researchers James “Bobo” Fay and Cliff Barackman, and skeptical scientist Ranae Holland – are traveling across America and around the globe in their search for the elusive creature. But before they hit the woods, they’ll take to the NYCC stage on Saturday, October 12. Moderated by executive producer and FINDING BIGFOOT: UNTOLD STORIES host Keith Hoffman, the cast will discuss investigations in greater detail, answer fan-submitted questions and preview footage from the upcoming season. Find out how the  team films at night without scaring a sasquatch, or what the cast believes is its most compelling evidence to date?
Animal Planet Presents FINDING BIGFOOT
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: 1A14

On Friday, October 11, join New York’s fan favorites and purveyors of the peculiar – Evan Michelson, Mike Zohn, and Ryan Matthews – from Science Channel’s hit series ODDITIES as they return to NYCC to appraise some of their most macabre, bizarre and obscure items. They will open the doors of their famed East Village shop, Obscura Antiques and Oddities, to the NYCC audience, and interact with fans to talk about what’s in store for their new season.
ODDITIES Antique Road Show Presented by Science Channel
Date: 10/11/2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 1A22

Also on Friday, October 11, Destination America presents its breakout hit series MOUNTAIN MONSTERS. Devil Dog, Wampus Beast, Mothman, Lizard Demon – for generations, these mysterious monsters have spawned countless sightings in the Appalachian Mountains. Now, a band of hardcore hunters and trappers native to West Virginia and known as The Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings (AIMS) is attempting to identify and snare these shadowy figures to help local mountain communities rest more easily when night falls and nature comes out to play. AIMS members John “Trapper” Tice, Jake “Buck” Lowe, and Bill “Wild Bill” Neff unleash authentic artifacts from their hunts and never-before-seen footage exclusive to Comic Con fans. Door prizes and plenty of surprises await to transport fans into the thick of this timeless battle between monster and man.
MOUNTAIN MONSTERS Presented by Destination America
Date: 10/11/2013
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: 1A14

For more information on the shows featured in this year’s NYCC lineup, please visit: SCIENCECHANNEL.com, ANIMALPLANET.com and DESTINATIONAMERICA.com. More information about New York Comic Con is available online at http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/


DAY-BY-DAY PANELS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2013
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 ODDITIES Antique Road Show Presented by Science Channel
Date: 10/11/2013
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 1A22

MOUNTAIN MONSTERS Presented by Destination America
Date: 10/11/2013
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: 1A14

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

THE MYTHBUSTERS Present A PUNKIN CHUNKIN EXTRAVAGANZA
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: 1A22

FUTURESCAPE With James Woods: Tech Toys From The Future
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: 1A14

Animal Planet Presents FINDING BIGFOOT
Date: 10/12/2013
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: 1A14

International Music Fest! This Sunday, Oct. 6th




Friends of VCP's October 2013


Upcoming Events

Get Active Hiking Series in VCP
Join us on the First Saturday of Each Month at 10am for a hike in Van Cortlandt Park.  Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water and a snack for the hike.

October 5th, meet at Woodlawn Playground (VCP East & Kepler Ave.):  Family friendly leisurely hike in the Northeast Wood.  Hike will last 60-90 minutes.  Appropriate for young and old.

November 2nd, meet at the Friends Compost & Garden Site (enter the Park at Broadway and Mosholu Ave):  An introductory hike of 2-3 hours in the Northwest Woods.

December 7th at 10am, meet at the last stop of the 1 train: Our longest hike- a 3-4 hour hike to see all Seven Wonders of Van Cortlandt Park.

Northeast Forest Volunteer Day
Saturday October 5th meeting at 10am
Join us as we continue our forest restoration efforts in the Northeast Woods of VCP.  Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and plant native trees and shrubs.  Meet in front of Woodlawn Playground, located near Van Cortlandt Park East and Kepler Ave.

Volunteer Trails Restoration Crew
Second Saturdays of the Month
from September to December 2013 from 10am to 3pm
Want to develop useful skills, while making a significant contribution to the future of Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx Community?  Crew Members will work alongside trails professionals, developing skills in various areas of trail construction while improving the various trails in Van Cortlandt Park.  Projects include building boardwalks, clearing waterbars and drainage swells and installing drainage dips.  No prior trails experience is necessary but encouraged; all training will be offered in an on-the-job format.  All volunteers must register online by the first Friday of each month.


It’s My Park Day: John Kieran Trail
Saturday October 19th, meeting at 10am
Join us for this citywide month of giving back to your local parks.  Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and help plant native trees and shrubs as the Friends continue our efforts on the John Kieran Trail.  Meet at 242nd Street and Broadway- just inside the Park near the last stop of 1 train.



Important Health Care Information


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Important Notice About Health Care
  
Beginning today, October 1, 2013, New Yorkers who do not already have access to health coverage through their employer or a member of their family will now be able to purchase health insurance through a new statewide marketplace.
Below is the link to New York's Marketplace as well as contact numbers should you have any questions!



By phone
24/7 Availability

Small Businesses Resources
Have questions about the SHOP Marketplace for
businesses with 50 or fewer employees?
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
*Agents and brokers may also use this number* 


Monday, September 30, 2013

Car Accident on Riverdale Avenue & West 236th Street


  Less than 24 hours after 2,500 people celebrated the Riverdale Avenue Festival there was a car accident just south of the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and West 236th Street where a car wound up on the sidewalk. Witnesses said that a southbound gray Mercedes went through the red light at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue & West 236th Street hitting another car that was making an illegal u-turn and wound up on the sidewalk by the #7 bus stop. Police on the scene would not confirm or deny any rumors about the accident. Both cars had to be towed away, and the driver of the Mercedes was taken away by ambulance. .  This was not the first accident at this southbound #7 bus stop that is just south of the intersection at Riverdale Avenue and West 236th Street. Earlier this year another car accident destroyed the bus shelter with a car winding up on the sidewalk also.

 













Left - The Mercedes wound up on the sidewalk south of the Riverdale Avenue & West 236th Street intersection just missing the bus shelter, but knocking down the sign after hitting the car on the right.
Right - The driver of the car that was hit by the Mercedes was said to have been making an illegal u-turn before the accident.