Five Individuals Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Conspiring To Possess Over 2,000 Kilograms Of Cocaine In Violation Of Federal Maritime Drug Enforcement Laws

  Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York Field Division (“DEA”), Angel M. Melendez, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), George Beach, the Superintendent of the New York State Police (“NYSP”), James P. O’Neill, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, announced charges against five defendants for allegedly possessing and conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine, in violation of the maritime drug enforcement laws of the United States.  IVAN CORTES MOLINERO, FRANCISCO JAVIER OCHOA JOAQUIN, MIGUEL CHAVEZ DELGADO, ENEDINO GATAN VARGAS, and FERNANDO MORENO HERNANDEZ were transported to and arrived in the Southern District of New York on August 4, 2017, and are expected to be presented later today, before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis in Manhattan federal court.

Manhattan Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said:  “These five defendants allegedly made a brazen attempt to ship nearly 5,000 pounds of cocaine to the U.S., packing the drugs in a speedboat and then trying to outrun authorities in the waters off of Mexico. I want to thank our law enforcement partners, who stopped this massive shipment of narcotics from arriving at our shores.”

DEA Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt said:  “From digging border tunnels to using go-fast boats, drug cartels will stop at nothing to get their illicit product into America. This seizure was a significant profit loss to the traffickers with a sobering effect to drug users in the U.S. I would like to thank our law enforcement partners in the U.S, Mexico and Colombia for their diligent work and collaboration on this investigation.”

HSI Special Agent-in-Charge Angel Melendez said:  “This team of perpetrators allegedly attempted to bring more than two tons of cocaine though U.S. borders.  It is the collaborative effort with the DEA and other federal and local agencies that law enforcement was able to interdict this action and keep deadly drugs off American streets.”

 

NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill said:  “As alleged, this criminal enterprise attempted to import a significant amount of cocaine to the United States by boat but law enforcement intercepted this shipment, five individual were taken into custody, and were subsequently charged. This investigation demonstrates the commitment of the NYPD to work alongside our federal partners to stop illegal drugs from entering our communities and hold responsible those who work to profit from illegal narcotics.”

State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II said: “We simply will not tolerate this type of alleged illegal drug trafficking activity in New York State. The valuable partnerships developed through the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force were instrumental in these arrests and the seizure of these lethal narcotics. I want to thank our federal, state and local partners for their ongoing hard work and collaboration on this case, which has resulted in the arrests and removal of five alleged dangerous criminals who profit at the expense of our communities.”

As alleged in the criminal Complaint,[1] filed earlier this week in Manhattan federal court:

The DEA has been investigating a Colombian drug cartel (the “Cartel”) that sends shipments of cocaine to various points around the world by, among other methods, panga boats or “go-fasts.”  Go-fasts are small boats, typically similar in size to speed boats, with hulls of approximately 20 to 50 feet and a maximum capacity of approximately five passengers. 

On or about July 8, 2017, a United States Navy Aircraft (the “Aircraft”) was on routine patrol off the western coast of Mexico and approximately 590 nautical miles south of Mexico.  While there, an occupant of the Aircraft observed what appeared to be a go-fast boat (the “Go-Fast”).  The Aircraft communicated this information to the command of the United States Coast Guard (the “Coast Guard”), which dispatched a Coast Guard cutter (the “Cutter”) to intercept and board the Go-Fast.

The Cutter approached the Go-Fast and launched a helicopter and a patrol boat (the “Patrol Boat”), which proceeded to intercept the Go-Fast.  Occupants of the Patrol Boat (the “Boarding Team”) boarded and gained control of the Go-Fast, where they found CORTES MOLINERO, OCHOA JOAQUIN, CHAVEZ DELGADO, GATAN VARGAS, and MORENO HERNANDEZ. 

The Boarding Team observed numerous bales or large bundles wrapped in black plastic and brown tape on the deck of the Go-Fast.  The bales were in plain sight and occupied a substantial portion of the deck of the Go-Fast.

The Boarding Team recovered approximately 107 bales and one loose brick from the Go-Fast.  Two samples from the bales were field-tested, and tested positive for the presence of cocaine.  In total, the contents of the 107 bales and brick weighed approximately 2,141 kilograms or approximately 4,720 pounds.

CORTES MOLINERO, 30, OCHOA JOAQUIN, 40, CHAVEZ DELGADO, 46, GATAN VARGAS, 51, and MORENO HERNANDEZ 31, are citizens of Mexico.  Each defendant is charged with one count of conspiring to violate maritime drug enforcement laws and one count of violating maritime drug enforcement laws by possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine.  Each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years’ imprisonment.  The statutory maximum penalties and mandatory minimum penalties in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Kim praised the outstanding efforts of the DEA’s New York Drug Enforcement Strike Force, which is comprised of officers of the DEA, the New York City Police Department, Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations, the New York State Police, and the U.S. Marshal Service, among other agencies.  Mr. Kim also praised the outstanding efforts and assistance provided by the Coast Guard, United States Customs and Border Protection, the United States Navy, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

The charges contained in the Complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.           

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Complaint and the description of the Complaint set forth below are only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.

MAYOR DE BLASIO PROPOSES “FAIR FIX” TAX ON WEALTHIEST NEW YORKERS TO MODERNIZE SUBWAYS AND BUSES, FUND HALF-PRICED METROCARDS FOR LOW-INCOME RIDERS

New, dependable revenue source will provide up to $800 million in annual funding for transit system & its riders

  Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled today a progressive City tax proposal aimed at raising as much as $800 million annually for New York City’s deteriorating subway and bus system. The proposed tax adjustment – levied on fewer than 1% of the city’s wealthiest tax filers – would also allow the City to cut in half subway and bus fares paid by 800,000 low-income New Yorkers.

“Rather than sending the bill to working families and subway and bus riders already feeling the pressure of rising fares and bad service, we are asking the wealthiest in our city to chip in a little extra to help move or transit system into the 21^st  century,” said Mayor de Blasio. “Instead of searching for a quick-fix that doesn't exist, or simply forking over more and more of our tax dollars every year, we have come up with a fair way to finance immediate and long-term transit improvement and to better hold the State accountable for the system's performance. Our subways and buses are the veins that make life in the greatest city in the world possible. This fair funding source will provide immediate help to straphangers – and it will help New Yorkers get around our city reliably for the next generation and beyond.”

The new tax would increase the City’s highest income tax rate by 0.534%, from 3.876% to 4.41%, on taxable incomes above $500,000 for individuals and above $1 million for couples. 

This tax will be paid by an estimated 32,000 New York City tax filers – 0.8% of the city’s filers. The tax is projected to raise $700 million in 2018, before rising to $820 million a year by 2022. This new investment will add on to an annual $1.6 billion in City operational support for subways and buses, and a $2.5 billion commitment in 2015 to the long-term needs of the MTA.

The $500 million in revenue dedicated to modernizing our aging subways and buses could support borrowing up to $8 billion for capital upgrades. The Mayor believes this funding should be immediately directed toward core infrastructure improvements like signal improvements, new cars and track maintenance key to reducing delays and disruptions that have paralyzed the system in recent months.

Half-priced MetroCards for low-income New Yorkers will be financed by an expected $250 million of the revenue raised by this tax. As many as 800,000 New Yorkers are expected to qualify for half-priced MetroCards based on their income levels. 

EDITOR'S NOTE:

It is nice of Mayor de Blasio to say this when the city has no power to enforce this. The state legislature must approve the legislation and then it must be signed by the governor. 

State Senate Majority Leader Flanagan has called for the city to give its fair share into the system instead of counting on Albany to do what the city has to.

FORMER PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR OF STATEN ISLAND DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS

Defendant Fraudulently Purchased Hundreds of Personal Items in Scheme to Defraud the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office of Over $440,000 

  A ten-count indictment was unsealed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging William Nelson, former Director of Procurement at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office (RCDA), with one count of theft of funds and nine counts of mail fraud. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned before United States Magistrate Judge James Orenstein at the Brooklyn federal courthouse. 

  The charges were announced by Bridget M. Rohde, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), and Mark G. Peters, Commissioner, New York City Department of Investigation (DOI).

  As alleged in the indictment, for approximately 10 years between 2006 and 2016, Nelson stole over $440,000 from the RCDA as part of a long-term scheme to defraud the RCDA of funds. Specifically, Nelson used two RCDA American Express credit cards to purchase items such as jewelry, apparel, toys, sporting goods and memorabilia, alcohol, video games and movies, electronics, household items, grocery items, books, sundries, knives, survival gear, handbags, collectibles, souvenirs, event tickets, meals, lodging, airfare, excursions, and online services that he then used for his own benefit and the benefit of others. Nelson also used the online payment system PayPal to directly transfer thousands of dollars from the RCDA credit cards to his own personal bank account. In furtherance of his scheme, Nelson took steps to conceal his embezzlement, which included concealing the itemized credit card statements, mischaracterizing the nature of the purchases, and using his authority as Director of Procurement to approve payments of his fraudulent personal expenditures.

  “As alleged, Nelson abused his position as Procurement Director for the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office by engaging in a decade-long scheme to defraud 2 the DA’s office of nearly half a million dollars,” stated Acting United States Attorney Rohde. “Together with our law enforcement partners at the FBI and DOI, our Office will hold to account those who engage in such fraud, particularly where it disadvantages agencies tasked with safeguarding our communities.” Ms. Rohde thanked the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance during the investigation.

  “This case is a textbook example of what can happen when power goes unchecked,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Sweeney. “Not only did Nelson allegedly steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from the RCDA, but he shamefully exploited his official position to authorize the very transactions that made this possible. Instead of using taxpayer funds for their intended purpose, he allegedly used them for his own personal intentions. Our communities place a high level of trust in those who hold these positions, and that trust should never waver. We won’t allow schemers of any kind to put the public’s trust at risk.”

  “This defendant stole law enforcement funds to finance jet-setting vacations and purchase hundreds of thousands of dollars in luxury items, according to the charges,” stated DOI Commissioner Peters. “DOI has issued a report documenting how this scam was perpetrated for over a decade and recommended changes to safeguard our city’s finances. DOI thanks the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York for its partnership on this criminal investigation and the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office for its cooperation and swift action in implementing DOI’s recommendations.”

  The charges in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment on the theft of funds count and 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the mail fraud counts.

The Defendant: 

WILLIAM NELSON 

Age: 44 

New York, New York 

E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 17-CR-394 (RJD

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY HONOR DAY

  The most powerful two words in the English language are "THANK YOU" and none deserves our 'thank you' more-so than the men and women who leave their homes and loved ones 24/7 to protect our homes and loved ones 24/7. Therefore on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, and the first Tuesday of December thereafter, Peace December International is humbly encouraging the public to show love and appreciation to all of our brave angels for keeping us, our loved ones and possessions safe 24/7. We can say ‘THANK YOU’ in many ways, such as handing flowers/roses, appreciation letters, handshakes, gifts of flowers, pictures taking, messages of appreciation through media, phone calls, etc...

Let your local law enforcement community know how much you appreciate their sacrifices. This would go a long way in cementing a healthier collaboration and greater mutually beneficial working relations.  #nationalpublicsafetyhonorday #peacedecember

Thank you!

Peace December International

www.peacedecember.org

Public Hearing Scheduled for the 5731 Broadway-Families with Children Shelter Contract

 This is for the Stagg building located at 5731 Broadway where Praxis Corp. and the Department of Homeless Services want to open 83 units of transitional housing. 

Notice that the contract goes into effect two days before the public hearing is to be held.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Contract Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 1 Centre Street, Mezzanine, Borough of Manhattan, commencing at 10:00 A.M., on the following:

IN THE MATTER OF a proposed contract between the Department of Homeless Services of the City of New York and the contractor listed below, to operate a Stand Alone Transitional Residence for Homeless Families. The term of this contract will be from August 15, 2017 to August 14, 2022 with an option to renew from August 15, 2022 to August 14, 2026.

Vendor/Address:

Praxis Housing

Initiatives Inc.

17 Battery Place, Suite 307

New York, NY 10004

Amount: 

$26,413,130.00

The proposed contractor has been selected by means of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method (Open Ended Request for Proposals), pursuant to Section 3-03 (b) (2) of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules.

A draft copy of the proposed contract is available for public inspection at the Human Resources Administration of the City of New York, 150 Greenwich Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10007, on business days, from August 4, 2017 to August 17, 2017, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. If you need to schedule an inspection appointment and/or need additional information, please contact Paul Romain at (929) 221-5555.

YONKERS MAN SENTENCED TO 2 ½ to 7 ½ YEARS IN PRISON FOR KILLING PEDESTRIAN WHILE DRUNK DRIVING IN BRONX

Victim Was Father of Two Children 

  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Yonkers man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in prison for fatally striking a pedestrian in the Bronx while driving with a blood alcohol content more than three times the state’s legal limit. 

   District Attorney Clark said, “Due to the defendant’s reckless actions, two young girls must grow up without their father. Driving while intoxicated is irresponsible and can result in tragedies like this one. The defendant will now spend time in prison and we hope this measure of justice can help ease the pain for the victim’s family.” 

  District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Jorge Hernaiz, 46, of Yonkers, a retired NYPD police officer, was sentenced today by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Martin Marcus to 2 ½ to 7 ½ years in prison. The defendant pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide on June 13, 2017. 

  According to the investigation, on May 31, 2015, Hernaiz was driving in the area of Broadway and West 254th St., when he fatally struck Marino Nunez, 34. The defendant told police he had drank a bottle of vodka, and a blood test showed his blood alcohol content was 0.25 at the time he was apprehended by police/

  District Attorney Clark thanked Officer Michael Heit and Lt. James Hynes both of the 50th Precinct for their assistance in this case.

THREE BRONX MEN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR ASSAULTING TWO MEN WHO TURNED OUT TO BE NYPD DETECTIVES

Victims Suffered Severe Injuries 

  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that three Bronx men have been sentenced to prison for a gang assault that inflicted serious injuries on two men who were later revealed to be undercover NYPD detectives. 

   District Attorney Clark said, “Surveillance video of this assault depicts a ruthless rampage against two men who in actuality were on the job serving our city as NYPD detectives. The defendants relentlessly beat the victims. I hope these sentences serve as some measure of justice for them and their families.” 

  District Attorney Clark said the defendants, Rafael Gonzalez, 33, of 333 East 181 St., Lorenzo Shoy, 26, of 2130 Tiebout Ave., and Rigoberto Fonseca, 24, of 2365 Lorillard Place, were sentenced on August 2, 2017 before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Robert Neary. Gonzalez was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years plus five years post-release supervision, Shoy was sentenced to two consecutive terms of five-and-a-half years plus two years postrelease supervision, and Fonseca was sentenced to five-and-a-half years plus four years postrelease supervision. The defendants were found guilty by a jury of Attempted Gang Assault first-degree on June 21, 2017. 

  According to trial testimony, on the morning of August 16, 2014, inside a store at 305 East 181 Street, the defendants, joined by several other men, repeatedly struck an undercover NYPD detective who was part of a “buy and bust” operation. The victim suffered head injuries and required surgery on his shoulder. Another undercover who rushed to help was also attacked and suffered a broken orbital bone as well as severe welts and bruising to his face.

  Two other defendants in this case have been sentenced: Michael Gonzalez, who initiated the assault and struck one victim with brass knuckles, pleaded guilty to Attempted Gang Assault in the first-degree and other charges and was sentenced to five years in prison; and Natequan Graham pleaded guilty to second-degree Assault and was sentenced to one year in jail. Another defendant, James Fields, will be sentenced on August 9, 2017.

Wave Hill Events Aug 18–Aug 25 Honey Weekend!

SAT, August 19    Family Art Project: Be a Bee

Join us for this classic Family Art Project. Outfit yourself with wings, antennae, a pollen cup and a kazoo to hum with. Buzz around in a hive of six-sided cells and forage in the flowers. Join in a bee parade and do a bee dance in a cardboard hive. Parade at 12:30PM, weather permitting. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Honey Weekend event.  

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

Sat, August 19    Honey Tasting

Meet family honey farmers HoneyGramz and taste the Bees Knees honey ofBushwick Kitchen. You’ll be amazed at the complex flavors of different varieties of honey! Sample a few, then purchase your favorite to take home. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Honey Weekend event.

PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM−4PM

Sat, August 19    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, August 19    Bees and Beekeeping Information Station

Chat with beekeepers, try on beekeeping gear, peek inside a hive and learn fascinating facts about honeybees. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM−3PM

Sat, August 19    Candle Making Drop-in Workshop

Try your hand at creating an assortment of beeswax candles to take home and enjoy. Materials fee: $15 per kit, which includes enough to make several candles. Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM−3PM

Sat, August 19    Honey Extraction Demonstration

Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON−3PM

Sat, August 19    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, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini. Free with admission to the grounds.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1PM

Sat, August 19    Gallery Tour

Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow will lead 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

Sun, August 20    Family Art Project: Be a Bee

Join us for this classic Family Art Project. Outfit yourself with wings, antennae, a pollen cup and a kazoo to hum with. Buzz around in a hive of six-sided cells and forage in the flowers. Join in a bee parade and do a bee dance in a cardboard hive. Parade at 12:30PM, weather permitting. Free with admission to the grounds. Honey Weekend event.  

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

Sun, August 20    Honey Tasting

Taste the liquid and creamed honeys produced locally by Senter Honey Bee Farms and the Bees Knees honey of Bushwick Kitchen. You’ll be amazed at the complex flavors of different varieties of honey! Sample a few, then purchase your favorite to take home. Free with admission to the grounds. Honey Weekend event.

PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM−4PM

Sun, August 20    Bees and Beekeeping Information Station

Chat with beekeepers, try on beekeeping gear, peek inside a hive and learn fascinating facts about honeybees. Free with admission to the grounds. Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM−3PM

Sun, August 20    Candle Making Drop-in Workshop

Try your hand at creating an assortment of beeswax candles to take home and enjoy. Materials fee: $15 per kit, which includes enough to make several candles. Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM−3PM

Sun, August 20    Honey Extraction Demonstration

Drop in and see the sticky process of extracting honey from the comb with our resident bee experts. Free with admission to the grounds. Honey Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON−3PM

Sun, August 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

Mon, August 21    

Closed to the public.

Tue, August 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, August 22    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, 2P

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/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 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.