Tonight's Movie is CANCELLED

KRVC September 6, 2014

Tonight's Movie Is Cancelled!! Please be advised that, due to the inclement  weather forecast of thunderstorms and high  winds, in the interest of safety,we are  cancelling the movie scheduled for this  evening at Vinmont Park.

Tracy McCabe
Executive Director KRVC

Sunday, September 21, 2014, Johnson Avenue Block Festival, 12-4pm, featuring live music, clowns, children's activities, food, shopping discounts, business exhibits and more!!  

Sunday, November, 2, 2014, North Riverdale Block Festival, 12-4pm, featuring live music, bouncy castle, trolley service for bus riders, clowns, children's activities, shopping discounts, business exhibits and more!!

Senator Klein Election Rally

  Friday night hundreds of people from the 34th state senate district came to a rally in support of State Senator Jeff Klein. Also on hand were Assembly members Mark Gjonaj (80th), Luis Sepulveda (87th), Marcos Crespo (85th), and Mike Benedetto (82nd). As he arrived Senator Klein was mobbed by supporters many who wanted to be photographed with him. Next came the speeches by the elected officials, and Senator Klein. Everyone speaking had only praise for Senator Klein. Senator Klein then thanked all who were at the rally, went on, and what seemed to be on about the many accomplishments he was able to get done in Albany.

Klein didn't mention his opponent by name, but denounced the negative campaign his opponent was running.  Also everyone at the rally were remonded that Tuesday September 9th is Primary day, and to vote for Senator Jeff Klein. This way Senator Klein can continue his hard work not only for the 34th Senate District, but New Yoek City and New York State.

The photos below tell the story.

 Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj warms up the crowd before Senator Jeff Klein arrived.

Hugs and greetings were given to Senator Klein as he arrived.

 

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj tells the crowd why they should be voting to re=elect Senator Jeff Klein.

 Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda also telling the crowd why they should be voting to re-elect Senator Jeff Klein.

State Senator Jeff Klein addresses the crowd, telling of his many many many accomplishments in the State Senate, and why he should be re-elected.

Another photo of Senator Klein with the other elected officials that were on hand, and the crowd in the background who are holding Jeff Klein posters.

Bronx River Alliance Event

  Join the Bronx River Alliance for its annual benefit An Upstream Soirée on Wednesday, September 17^th, 6:30 – 9:00 PM at the Bronx Zoo, through which the Bronx River flows.

Support for this event will help the Bronx River Alliance continue to revitalize the river, allowing all New Yorkers access to this beautiful natural resource. Since 2001, the Bronx River Alliance has helped recapture the  Bronx River from decades of neglect. The Alliance has become a national model for urban open space development by engaging the community in cleaning up the polluted river, restoring wildlife and habitats, creating miles of greenway and parks and drawing thousands of people to paddle the river each year.

An Upstream Soirée is a festive and social event that will draw 200+ prominent guests from the business, nonprofit, and government sectors and environmental community.  This year the Alliance will honor three outstanding supporters: Nancy Mann, Principal, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School; Tim Tompkins, President, Times Square Alliance & Founder, Partnerships for Parks; and Sims Metal Management, business leaders in sustainable practices to minimize impact on neighboring communities and local waterways.

The event will include a cocktail reception, buffet supper, silent auction, and  live Mambo/Salsa music from  Bronx native Orlando Marin "The Last Mambo King" and his band.   To purchase a ticket or donate, visit www.bronxriver.org/soiree. For sponsorship, contact Saudy Tejada at 718-430-4602 or stejada@bronxriver.org.

SENATOR KLEIN & BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST FIRST BRONX H.I.R.E JOB FAIR

   Senator Jeff Klein, along with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials, hosted the first Bronx H.I.R.E. job fair at Hutchinson Metro Center Wednesday night, drawing more than 400 job seekers. Attendees were given an opportunity to connect with Bronx-based employers - big and small - that are currently hiring.

Bronx H.I.R.E (Help Identify Real Employment) is a unique jobs program aimed at connecting Bronx workers with real jobs through a comprehensive, direct approach developed by Senator Klein’s office and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The Bronx H.I.R.E. program, announced in July, is made possible through a $200,000 grant secured by Senator Klein in this year's state budget.

State Senator Jeff Klein said, “For too long, the Bronx has had the dubious distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in the state. However, there are real signs that business is investing in the Bronx and with our new H.I.R.E. program, we are investing in the Bronx worker. We had an amazing turnout at our first job fair and a handful of on-site immediate hires - which only proves that this program has the potential to really make a difference in getting Bronxites working again.”

The program consist of two parts - one that will make sure that the new and existing Bronx businesses and institutions are employing Bronx residents and the other that will establish a hands- on worker development program. The second part of this program, known as the “Opening Doors Initiative” will give Bronx workers an opportunity to receive support for additional certifications, help with resumes, interviews, applications and assistance with follow-up for positions to which H.I.R.E. participants have applied. The program will be facilitated by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

 

Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chief-of-Staff and H.I.R.E. administrator said: “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce was thrilled with the response to our first Bronx H.I.R.E job fair where the enthusiasm and excitement was felt both by job seekers and potential employers. We are so grateful for Senator Jeff Klein’s support to launch this program, which is off to a running start. We look forward to continuing to connect employers looking to hire with these great candidates.”

For more information and to enroll in the Bronx H.I.R.E program visit: http://www.bronxchamber.org

Senator Klein, Assemblyman Luis Supulveda, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and Bronx Chamber of Commerce Board

April Horton (Verizon), Joseph Kelleher (Bronx Chamber of Commerce),  Kevin Cacho (new employee) Peter Martinez (Master Fire), Nancy Santiago (MasterFire) Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro (Bronx Chamber of Commerce)

ALDI Markets Opens Up On Broadway

In the unfinished Broadway Mall (left) at West 230th Street Aldi Markets (right) opened up this morning. There were plenty of Aldi corporate help on hand and many free samples given out to the customers. Everything was new and fresh, and many customers filled their baskets with groceries. I asked several shoppers about the limited variety of merchandise that Aldi stocks, and the answers ranged from yes, I don't see the brands I usually buy, to who cares what brand it is, it's much cheaper than other stores. This store was crowded with anxious shoppers looking for values. The store is smaller than regular size supermarkets because there are no Deli, Meat, or Bakery departments, many displays are just boxes cut open and stacked on top of each other. Below are some photos of the displays in the new Aldi Broadway Store. Going around the corner to the Pioneer supermarket I was told that this store expects to see a drop in business with the opening of the new Aldi Market.  Click on a photo to make it larger.

 Bread is all private label.

 Ice Cream is also private label

 Fruits and vegetables are often pre packaged

 Milk is sold by the gallon.

 The limited paper section.

 However there are still some national brand that are carried in the store.

Statement From Council Member Andrew Cohen

RE: Grand Opening of ALDI

“I was happy to welcome shoppers at the opening of ALDI on West 230th and Broadway with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz this morning. With ALDI already having opened two other stores in other areas of The Bronx, it is terrific to see that the third has opened right here in the North West Bronx. What was once an unused parking lot has now been developed into a shopping center that I am confident will be utilized by everyone in the neighborhood, as well as bring in shoppers from other areas of the borough.

Community Goard 7 meetings

COMMUNITY BOARD 7

229 A East 204th Street Bronx N.Y. 


PUBLIC SAFETY & QUALITY OF LIFE  COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, September 4, 2014 @ 6:30 pm

I. Attendance / Call to order:

A. Roll call of members present

II. Reading of last meeting’s minutes

IV. Regular Business

V. New Business

A. Introduction of the new committee members

B. Guest speakers and topics for the upcoming months

VI. Announcements

VII. Adjournment

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HEALTH & HOSPITALS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

New Date
Monday, September 15, 2014 @ 6:30 PM

I. Welcome

II. Meet and Greet

III. Old Business:

A. NCB Update

IV. New Business:

A. Member ideas / vision / suggestions

B. FY 16 Budget Priorities & Requests

C. Potential Sponsored Activities:

1. Health Fair

2. Food Drive

3. Thanksgiving

4. Christmas

5. Soup Kitchen

6. Coat Drive

V. Adjournment

For more information call Community Board 7 at     
718-933-5650.

Wave Hill Events Sep 19–Sep 26

FRI, SEPTEMBER 19    ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Visit The Shop for our popular annual sale of rare plants, superior cultivars and top-notch performers specially selected by Wave Hill’s gardeners. The sale opens at the annual Gardeners’ Party benefit on Thursday, September 18, an evening that raises crucial funds that support our renowned gardens and horticulture program. 

PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM‒4PM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 20   FAMILY ART PROJECT: SPICY PAPER

Mix up pulp and spice to add some real flavor to your very own handmade paper. Visiting papermaking pro Randy Brozen will show you how to use household spices—like cumin, chili and turmeric—and other natural items for a naturally pigmented papermaking extravaganza. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. 

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 20    ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Visit The Shop for our popular annual sale of rare plants, superior cultivars and top-notch performers specially selected by Wave Hill’s gardeners. The sale opens at the annual Gardeners’ Party benefit on Thursday, September 18, an evening that raises crucial funds that support our renowned gardens and horticulture program. 

PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM‒4PM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 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. 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; indoors in inclement weather. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 20    WAVE HILL HISTORY WALK

Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill’s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Teddy Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. 

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

SAT, SEPTEMBER 20    GALLERY TOUR

Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Recapturing the Scenic Wilds is inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, a former resident of Wave Hill who had a lifelong passion for discovering and collecting specimens for the public to appreciate. Exhibiting contemporary artists investigate the natural history display and what it says about our relationship to nature. In the Sunroom Project Space Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Tammy Nguyen and Alexandra Phillipshave created installations that they started during their Winter Workspace residency. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21   FAMILY ART PROJECT: SPICY PAPER

Mix up pulp and spice to add some real flavor to your very own handmade paper. Visiting papermaking pro Randy Brozen will show you how to use household spices—like cumin, chili and turmeric—and other natural items for a naturally pigmented papermaking extravaganza. Free with admission to the grounds. 

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21    ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Visit The Shop for our popular annual sale of rare plants, superior cultivars and top-notch performers specially selected by Wave Hill’s gardeners. The sale opens at the annual Gardeners’ Party benefit on Thursday, September 18, an evening that raises crucial funds that support our renowned gardens and horticulture program. 

PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM‒4PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21    HATHA YOGA

Reduce stress, increase your energy and bring strength and flexibility to mind, body and spirit with a yoga practice. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. Ms. Dewji is 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, indoors in inclement weather. Session fee: $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Fridaybefore; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21    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. Classes are led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other certified instructors. All levels welcome. Sessions are held indoors. Session fee: $20/$10 Wave Hill Member. Advance registration online receives a $2 discount. Online registration closes at 8AM on the day of the session. Cancellations must be made by 3PM the Friday before; after that, refunds will not be made. Drop-ins will be accommodated as the limited space permits. Participants must present their Member’s ID card or a printed program registration form at the front gate.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:45AM‒12:45PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21    MEET THE ARTISTS: TAMMY NGUYEN & ALEXANDRA PHILLIPS

Meet artists Tammy Nguyen and Alexandra Phillips, the two 2014 Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows at Wave Hill.  This one-year fellowship supports young artists and promotes cultural diversity in the arts.  At this event, the artists discuss their processes and the concepts behind their work. Nguyen’s three handmade books in the Sun Porch draw elaborate parallels between mythology and plant science to address social conditions such as intergenerational and cross-cultural dynamics. In Phillips’ Sunroom Project, the artist makes use of florist foam in an interactive installation to question the relation between synthetic support and natural growth.  Both installations are on view from September 15 to October 20, 2013. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1:30PM

SUN, SEPTEMBER 21    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

MON, SEPTEMBER 22

Closed to the public

TUE, SEPTEMBER 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, SEPTEMBER 23    GALLERY TOUR

Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of current exhibitions. In the main gallery, Recapturing the Scenic Wilds is inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, a former resident of Wave Hill who had a lifelong passion for discovering and collecting specimens for the public to appreciate. Exhibiting contemporary artists investigate the natural history display and what it says about our relationship to nature. In the Sunroom Project Space Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Tammy Nguyen and Alexandra Phillipshave created installations that they started during their Winter Workspace residency. 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 and Tuesday mornings until noon.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 30 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 242^nd 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 atwww.wavehill.org/visit/.

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

REVEREND AND SENATOR RUBEN DIAZ HECTOR RAMIREZ ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR A STATE ASSEMBLY

State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz today announced its support for Hector Ramirez for District 86 State Assembly, promising to do everything in his power to ensure his victory in the elections of September 9.

"I've known for a long time Ramirez and I know will go to Albany to represent the people of his district with dignity and determination. During the time I've been in the State Legislature, I have seen the need to send representatives who will fight to solve the problems of our neighborhoods and not to serve as pawns of special interests. Ramirez is the best choice in this election and I urge you, if you want a positive change in their community on Tuesday not stay home and go to vote for Hector Ramirez "said Senator Diaz.

Ramirez has extensive service vocation. In 1992, Ramirez was elected in District 86 Leader of the Assembly and was re-elected to that position three times. As district leader, Ramirez served a densely populated area, covering the neighborhoods of University Heights, Tremont and Morris Heights in the Bronx, as party leaders unpaid community liaison and government agencies, grassroots organizations, officials and Democrat. Their hard work has given him a reputation as an honest and responsible leader.

"When it comes to defending our people, and Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz has always been one of the strongest voices in Albany to the needy. His struggle to support programs for the elderly and the youth development is essential for improving the quality of life in this district. In Albany we need elected officials like Senator Diaz knees tremble not before the special interests. I am very proud to receive their support for State Assembly, "Ramirez said.

In addition to the Reverend and Senator Ruben Diaz, Ramirez received enthusiastic support from numerous organizations and community leaders struggling to bring change to District 86 Brigades volunteers are knocking on doors, distributing campaign message and making phone calls to voters daily. For more information about participating as a volunteer in the campaign to bring Hector Ramirez to the State Assembly, please call 929-259-9032or write to: ramirezbronx@gmail.com

The Democratic primary is Tuesday 9 September.