Thursday, July 13, 2017
Wave Hill Events Jul 27–Aug 3 Salsa Take One!
Thu, July 27 Evening Garden Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll in the gardens with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
Thu, July 27 Evening Yoga
Enjoy yoga on the lawn select Thursday evenings. Participants should bring a mat, dress appropriately and expect to be outside unless precipitation or excessive humidity occurs. Classes are offered in partnership with Yoga Haven. All levels welcome. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Pre-registration recommended, online atwavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6:30PM–7:30PM
Sat, July 29 Family Art Project: Sundials and Sunprints
Celebrate the glory of sunshine. Through handmade sundials, learn about the sun’s shadows and discover a simple and fun way to tell time. Add a traditional motto or create your own. Then, using shapes, found natural materials and special paper, create a print using only the sun’s rays. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sat, July 29 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
Sat, July 29 Meet the Artists: Jan Mun & David Rios Ferreira
Join us at this artist talk in the Sunroom Project Space. Jan Mun combines digital and living media to explore the movement of plant species and the immigrant experience, while a window installation by David Rios Ferreira contains drawings and collages with cartoon-inspired characters, along with historical, cultural and contemporary pop references. Film director and producer Nina Alvarez will lead the discussion with Mun, and Genevieve Hyacinthe, professor at the School of Visual Arts, will be in conversation with Rios Ferreira. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
Sun, July 30 Family Art Project: Sundials and Sunprints
Celebrate the glory of sunshine. Through handmade sundials, learn about the sun’s shadows and discover a simple and fun way to tell time. Add a traditional motto or create your own. Then, using shapes, found natural materials and special paper, create a print using only the sun’s rays. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sun, July 30 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, July 31
Closed to the public.
Tue, August 1 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, August 1 Gallery Tour
Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow leads a tour of the summer exhibitions in Glyndor Gallery. An exuberant counterpoint to Wave Hill’s lush summer gardens, Flora Fantastica! shows the work of four artists who share an interest in using pattern derived from cultural and botanical sources to create fantastic hybrid forms. Nancy Blum, Amy Cheng and Elisabeth Condon each has an entire room for their paintings. Jill Parisi creates an installation for the entry foyer. In the Sunroom Project Space, Jan Mun combines digital and living media to explore the movement of plant species and the immigrant experience, while a window installation by David Rios Ferreira contains drawings and collages with cartoon-inspired characters, along with historical, cultural and contemporary pop references. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
Wed, August 2 Sunset Wednesdays Outdoor Music: Salsa Bruja with Caridad de La Luz & Dancers
Salsa Bruja takes salsa from the clubs and theaters to this beautiful garden setting. The show features singer Caridad De La Luz, widely known as “La Bruja” (“The Witch”), as the evening’s MC and vocalist. Best known for her performances on Russell Simmons’ HBO series “Def Poetry Jam,” she is one of America’s leading spoken-word poets. Her awards include recognition as a “Bronx Living Legend” by the Bronx Music Heritage Center and inclusion in a list of “Top 20 Puerto Rican Women Everyone Should Know.” She just finished the successful Off Broadway run as China Rodriguez, the revolutionary daughter turned Young Lord in the musical “I LIKE IT LIKE THAT.” For the performance at Wave Hill, local dancers showcase the choreography of Nilsa De La Luz. Free with admission to the grounds. On Sunset Wednesdays, admission is $10, $6 for students and seniors 65+, and $4 for children ages six to 18. Free to Members and children under six.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
Thu, August 3 Evening Garden Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll in the gardens with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT THE PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
Thu, August 3 Evening Yoga
Enjoy yoga on the lawn select Thursday evenings. Participants should bring a mat, dress appropriately and expect to be outside unless precipitation or excessive humidity occurs. Classes are offered in partnership with Yoga Haven. All levels welcome. $25/$15 Wave Hill Member. Pre-registration recommended, online atwavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6:30PM–7:30PM
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, starting March 15. Closes 4:30PM, November 1–March 14.
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/
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 W. 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.
ENGEL, PELOSI, HOYER INTRODUCE HOUSE VERSION OF SENATE RUSSIA-IRAN SANCTIONS BILL
Bill Resolves All Procedural Issues, Clearing the Way for House Vote
Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer today introduced a House version of the Russia-Iran sanctions bill (H.R. 3203) that passed 98-2 in the Senate last month. Identical to the original Senate-passed bill, this legislation resolves procedural concerns that have delayed House action on the tough sanctions package.
“It's time to stop the delays and vote on this sanctions bill. Our legislation puts to rest all the technical questions and allows the House to finally vote on the same legislation that won overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate,” said Ranking Member Engel. “We need to hold Russia and Iran accountable for their aggressive behavior, and I urge House leaders to act on this bill without delay.”
“For weeks, Republicans have dragged their feet and used every trick in the book to avoid holding Russia accountable for its brazen interference in our election,” said House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. “While Republicans shirk their constitutional duty to protect our democracy, House Democrats are introducing the bipartisan Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill and challenging House Republican leadership to bring it to the floor for an immediate vote. After this indefensible delay and the explosive new Trump-Russia revelations, Republicans must also immediately join Democrats to create an outside, independent commission to get to the bottom of Russia's assault on our democracy and to prevent it from ever happening again.”
“Tonight I joined Leader Pelosi and Ranking Member Engel in introducing the Senate’s bill in the House because Congress must hold the Administration accountable on Russia sanctions. It is critical that the House join our Senate colleagues in sending a clear, bipartisan message that we support strong sanctions against Russia and Iran. I hope that we can act together without delay,” said House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer.
As a House bill, this legislation avoids the so called “blue-slip” problem that delayed action on the Senate-passed version. Additionally, this bill ensures that provisions allowing tough, bipartisan oversight of potential sanctions relief would remain intact.
Mayor de Blasio Holds Town Hall Meeting in 14th Council District
Only a few days after and a couple of blocks away from where a police officer was killed Mayor Bill de Blasio and Councilman Fernando Cabrera held a Town Hall meeting. This Town Hall had been scheduled a week before the police officer was killed, and the school gym was packed with concerned area residents.
As you will see in the photos below there was a wide range of questions asked of the mayor, who set the tone by asking for a moment of silence when the town hall meeting began. On hand besides Councilman Cabrera was Bronc DA Darcel Clark, and Assemblyman Victor Pichardo. It also seemed that there were many less city agency heads at this town hall meeting since the mayor himself answered questions rather than having the agency head stand up to answer the question.
The mayor spoke for about 15 minutes on his new Rat Fix Program targeting the Rat Population in three of the worse areas that are infested with rats, including an area of the Grand Concourse. The mayor also spoke on several other topics such as how much better he thought public schools are under Mayoral Control, how he has brought Affordable Housing, and other topics.
When asked about the lack of after school programs for middle school students, the mayor responded that every student gets after school programs, then he said that he wants every middle school student to get after school programs, then he said most middle school students get after school programs.
Above - The mayor waits to be announced.
Below - The mayor waves as he enters the gym for the Town Hall meeting.
Above - Councilman Cabrera told of how the mayor was doing a great job, and how the City Council works with the mayor.
Below - During his opening Mayor de Blasio recognizes the lone two other elected officials in the room Bronx DA Darcel Clark and Assemblyman Victor Pichardo.
Above - The questions began, but like other mayoral town hall meetings the questions were non controversial.
Below - It was the mayor who called on people while Councilman Cabrera was silent most of the night.
Above - A woman asks a question as to why there are so many homeless shelters in the 14th council district.
Below - The mayor responds by saying that he wants to keep people in the neighborhoods they came from rather than scatter the homeless across the city.
Above - A parent coordinator asks about the lack of after school programs for middle school students.
Below - A community activist asks the mayor about the fate of the Kingsbridge Armory.
National Latino Officer’s Association Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council
National Latino Officer’s Association Endorses Elvin Garcia for City Council
Garcia Campaign Continues to Build Community Ties
National Latino’s Officer’s Association today announced its enthusiastic endorsement of Elvin Garcia for City Council District 18.
“I am continually impressed with Elvin and his desire to work with those most strongly affected by policy in his community,” said Julio Diaz, President. “He understands, where many don’t, the importance of building up communities from the inside out, and making sure the officers have ties to the people they protect. He understands that if the police and the community work together, we are all stronger and safer.”
The National Latino Officers Association is a fraternal and advocacy organization representing both uniformed and civilian member employed by law enforcement agencies on all levels. Their mission is to create a coordinated network of support without limitations or boundaries. NLOA always strives to create affiliations in the wide array of law enforcement agencies and companies that will provide representation and services equivalent to those offered by NLOA.
“Elvin is a leader with new and original ideas, and a record of working hard and creating ties within the community,” said Diaz. “We are enthusiastically behind Elvin, and what he stands for. He is a breath of fresh air in the Bronx, and what District 18 needs to continue to move forward, and build a better more sustainable future.”
“Meeting with and getting to know many of the members of the National Latino Officers Association has been a great honor,” said Garcia. “In my time as Mayor de Blasio’s Bronx Director, I had the opportunity to work on public safety issues with community leaders and law enforcement at all levels. Our collaboration and engagement will continue building stronger bonds between local communities and law enforcement. I am honored to have the NLOA’s support and look forward to working with them to ensure communities have a platform to directly address their concerns.”
BELTZER FILES PETITIONS
BELTZER SUBMITS OVER 4000 PETITION SIGNATURES
This number highlights the hard work and dedication Beltzer brings to the table
This number highlights the hard work and dedication Beltzer brings to the table
Michael Beltzer submitted over nine times the 450 signatures needed to appear on the ballot for the September 12th Democratic Primary in the 18th Council District of The Bronx.
"I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for the trust thousands of community residents, tenant leaders, faith pillars and business owners have placed in us," Beltzer said "We have sent a loud and clear message that a true, grassroots and independent campaign can galvanize a community without resorting to the political tricks of the past. I am most thankful to the dedicated group of volunteers who made sure to inform residents young and old on what a petition is, how the process works and the importance of civic participation"
Team Beltzer is looking forward to continuing to engage the community in open and honest dialog and will be rolling out a series of endorsements from several progressive and independent organizations in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO ON THE DEATHS OF OLIVIA AND MICAH GEE
“Our city is mourning the loss of two young children in a tragedy Monday in the Bronx. As a parent, it’s very painful for me to think about the death of these two children and what the family is going through right now. The NYC Police Department and Administration for Children’s Services will continue to investigate this tragedy.”