Wave Hill events December 6 - 13 (Holiday Workshop Weekend)

Thu, December 6

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Fri, December 7

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Sat, December 8

Family Art Project: Put Wave Hill in the Palm of Your Hand

Working with the hamsa, the multicultural symbol of an open hand that represents good luck and protection, explore the spiritual side of the holiday season. Trace your hand to make a palm-shaped amulet. Decorate your hamsa with winter scenes from Wave Hill using natural materials found on the grounds. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sat, December 8

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Sat, December 8

In The Shop: Spend $100 and Receive a Holiday Ornament

Spend $100 in The Shop and receive the gift of a holiday ornament! Holiday Workshop Weekend event.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Sat, December 8

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Mulled-Cider Kits

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Create mulled cider/wine kits using fragrant winter spices, with a handmade tag for a delicious seasonal gift. Sip a complimentary cup of cider while you assemble your treat! Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $5 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sat, December 8

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Natural Wreaths and Swags

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Craft one-of-a-kind, verdant wreaths or swags accented with natural materials and elegant accessories, using fresh greens harvested from our gardens. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and florist Hanako Shimamoto demonstrate simple floral techniques and provide plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $45 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sat, December 8

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Miniature Arrangements

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Fashion a pair of sweet, miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Creative guidance offered by Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $25 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sun, December 9

Winter Birding

The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds; NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM

Sun, December 9

Family Art Project: Put Wave Hill in the Palm of Your Hand

Working with the hamsa, the multicultural symbol of an open hand that represents good luck and protection, explore the spiritual side of the holiday season. Trace your hand to make a palm-shaped amulet. Decorate your hamsa with winter scenes from Wave Hill using natural materials found on the grounds. Free with admission to the grounds.

Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sun, December 9

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Sun, December 9

In The Shop: Spend $100 and Receive a Holiday Ornament

Spend $100 in The Shop and receive the gift of a holiday ornament! Holiday Workshop Weekend event.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Sun, December 9

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Mulled-Cider Kits

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Create mulled cider/wine kits using fragrant winter spices, with a handmade tag for a delicious seasonal gift. Sip a complimentary cup of cider while you assemble your treat! Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $5 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sun, December 9

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Natural Wreaths and Swags

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Craft one-of-a-kind, verdant wreaths or swags accented with natural materials and elegant accessories, using fresh greens harvested from our gardens. Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day and florist Hanako Shimamoto demonstrate simple floral techniques and provide plenty of materials to fuel your creative spirit. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $45 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sun, December 9

Holiday Workshop Weekend: Miniature Arrangements

Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens at Wave Hill. Fashion a pair of sweet, miniature arrangements in tiny containers using fresh greens, pinecones and other natural materials. Creative guidance offered by Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer. Children eight and older welcome with an adult. Holiday Workshop Weekend event. $25 materials fee per project. Admission to the grounds is not included in the materials fee.

Wave Hill House, 11AM–3PM

Sun, December 9

Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk

Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.

Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2PM

Mon, December 10

Closed to the public.

Tue, December 11

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

Wed, December 12

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM

Thu, December 13

Members Sale in The Shop at Wave Hill

Enjoy a peaceful shopping experience, with personalized service and a thoughtfully curated selection of beautiful, botanically inspired gifts. Members enjoy 20% off all their seasonal shopping! Wave Hill Members enjoy a discount of 20% on all their purchases in The Shop through December 23.

Perkins Visitor Center, 10AM–4PM

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,  November 1–March 14. Closes 5:30PM, starting March 15.

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.

Wishing You A Blessed Thanksgiving | Deseándole Un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias

No matter how you celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition, my office would like to extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones. This year and every year it is my honor to represent you and the 85th district at large. It will never be lost upon me that I am where I am today because of your support and for that I thank you!

A pesar de cómo usted celebra El Día de Acción de Gracias, mi oficina le extiende nuestros mejores deseos a usted y sus seres queridos. Este y cada año es un honor servirle. Nunca se perderá que e podido lograr bastante durante mi puesto con su apoyo y por eso le doy las ¡gracias!

Bronx Jewish Community Council - Happy Thanksgiving! Save the date - give back on 11/27

This #GivingTuesday don't just give Give BACK! November 27th, 2018 The Bronx Jewish Community Council is not only looking for donations this #GivingTuesday but we also want YOU to pledge to volunteer Our goal is to raise $3000 and get 30 new volunteers Here are some ways you can do both: Come volunteer at our Food Pantry AND for $25 feed a family of four Sign up to be a Friendly Visitor AND donate $35 to defray the cost per bag from Project HOPE Fill one of our open long term volunteer positions AND sponsor our 2019 Volunteer Recognition Event Volunteer at one of our holiday parties AND sponsor the party for $150 HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!! Donate Now

BRONX JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL I 718-652-5500

BRONX MAN SENTENCED IN BRUTAL GANG ATTACK THAT LEFT STREET VENDOR IN COMA

Victim Beaten After He Tried To Stop Group From Stealing Merchandise 

  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in a brutal gang assault against a street vendor in May 2017. 

 District Attorney Clark said, “The defendant and five others viciously beat the victim in front of his wife and children in broad daylight on a busy Bronx street. The attack left the victim in a coma with life-altering injuries and, although more than a year has passed, the victim continues to attend rehab. I hope this sentence brings some justice for him and his family.” 

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Enrique Foote, 19, of 2726 Cruger Avenue, was sentenced today by Bronx Supreme Court Justice April Newbauer to three years in prison and three years post-release supervision. The defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree Assault on September 6, 2018. Another defendant, William Burgess, was sentenced on June 8, 2018 to four years in prison for his role in the attack. Charges against the other four defendants are still pending.

 According to the investigation, on May 2, 2017, at the corner of 149 th Street and Third Avenue, the defendant and five other men repeatedly struck Souleymane Porgo, 53, a street vendor, after he tried to stop one of them from stealing some of his merchandise. The victim was beaten to the ground and left in critical condition with multiple facial fractures. Porgo required multiple surgeries for swelling and bleeding in his brain and continues rehabilitative treatment.

 District Attorney Clark thanked Detective Richard Simplicio of the 40th Precinct Detective Squad.

Bronx Man Charged With Defacing African Burial Ground National Monument With Threatening Racial Slur

  Geoffrey S. Berman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that IVAN NIEVES has been charged with vandalism and disorderly conduct. NIEVES was arrested this morning and will be presented before United States Magistrate Judge Henry Pitman in Manhattan later this afternoon.

U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said:  “The protections of the First Amendment allow all Americans to express their opinions without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. However, those protections do not apply when you deface federal property in the name of hate. Today’s arrest of Ivan Nieves for allegedly defacing the African Burial Ground National Monument aptly demonstrates the sanctity of those protections; and that those who do not follow the law while expressing their freedom of speech will be charged with federal crimes.”

As alleged in the Information, on or about November 1, 2018, NIEVES defaced a sign on the grounds of the African Burial Ground National Monument by writing a threatening racial slur on it. 

NIEVES, 57, of the Bronx, New York, is charged with one count of vandalism and one count of disorderly conduct.  Each charge carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison.  The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the New York Regional Office of the Federal Protective Service, the New York Field Office of the United States Park Police, and the New York City Police Department.

The charges contained in the Information are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Information and the descriptions of the Information constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.

Bronx Puerto Rican Parade, Lehman College Fundraiser

The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, Lehman College and the Lehman LIFE Program invites you to support and attend the 2018 - End of Year - Holiday Benefit Concert. This year’s concert will feature performances by Ayodele Casel, Dancers Dreamzzz, Los Hermanos Colon, Candela, and many more! In addition to the concert, the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade will present awards to their 2018-2019 honorees.

NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGE NEW YORKERS TO PREPARE FOR EXTREME COLD ON THURSDAY

Temperatures forecast to be in the low to mid-20s with wind chill values as low as single digits

Spectators can text THXGIVING18 to 692692 to receive important alerts and notifications about the parade and cold weather

   The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department are urging individuals to prepare for extremely cold temperatures during Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day parade. According to the National Weather Service forecast,temperatures Thursday will be in the low to mid-20s with wind chill values as low as single digits. Cold weather can cause or worsen health problems. Certain individuals are at an increased risk for injuries, illness or death, such as those who drink heavily or use drugs and becomes incapacitated outdoors. Parade spectators, including older adults and infants, are encouraged to dress warmly. Wear hats, scarves, gloves, and layered clothing. Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered.  To learn more about winter weather safety, visit the Health Department’s interactive online infographic.

Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to frostbite – which often results in red and painful or pale skin – and hypothermia.  Symptoms of hypothermia include:

·         Intense shivering

·         Dizziness

·         Trouble speaking

·         Lack of coordination

·         Sluggishness or drowsiness

·         Confusion

·         Shallow breathing

If you see symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite, call 911 and follow instructions, or go to the emergency room.

“With the low temperatures and even lower wind chills on Thursday, make sure you bundle up if you plan to attend the parade,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito. “If you’re at increased risk for injury or illness due to the extreme cold, significantly limit your time outdoors, and check in on elderly family members and neighbors.”

“This Thanksgiving Day’s weather is expected to be frigid and potentially very dangerous,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot. “While everyone is at risk for hypothermia, certain individuals are at an increased risk for injuries, illness or death, such as those who are homeless and those who drink heavily or use drugs and become incapacitated outdoors. Take care to bundle up warmly if you are planning on attending the parade, and if you or your loved ones have symptoms of hypothermia, like intense shivering or dizziness, seek medical attention or call 911.”

Code Blue

A Code Blue Weather Emergency notice is issued when the temperature is forecast to drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m., including National Weather Service calculations for wind chill values.  No one who is homeless and seeking shelter in New York City during a Code Blue will be denied. Should you see an individual who appears to be homeless and in need out in the cold, please call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched to offer assistance. During Code Blue Weather emergencies, experienced outreach teams work to connect homeless New Yorkers with the following resources:

·         Shelters: During a Code Blue, shelter is available system-wide to accommodate anyone who is reasonably believed to be homeless and is brought to a shelter by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins.

·         Drop-in centers: All drop-in centers are open 24-hours per day, including when Code Blue procedures are in effect, and will assist as many people as possible for the duration of the emergency. Drop-in staff and the dedicated outreach teams they work closely with each and every day can also make arrangements for homeless individuals at other citywide facilities.

·         Safe havens and stabilization beds: Chronically homeless individuals may be transported directly to these low-threshold housing programs.

·         Street homeless outreach: Teams will contact vulnerable individuals on their Code Blue Priority Lists a minimum of once every four (4) hours beginning at 8 p.m. during Code Blue Alerts and once every two (2) hours beginning at 8 p.m. for Enhanced Code Blue Alerts to encourage them to accept services, including transportation to a shelter placement. DSS coordinates borough-level Code Blue efforts directly with partner City agencies, including but not limited to NYPD, DSNY, and the Parks Department.

New Notify NYC Short Messaging Service (SMS)

NYC Emergency Management is making it easier for New Yorkers and visitors to “get notified” about the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Notify NYC, the City’s official emergency communications program, today launched an opt-in short message service (SMS) for those attending Thanksgiving Day festivities in New York City on Thursday. New Yorkers and visitors can text the keyword THXGIVING18 to 692692 (NYCNYC) to receive alerts and updates on weather, road closures, traffic delays and more. Message and data rates may apply.

“With Notify NYC’s new short code messaging, anyone attending the Thanksgiving Day parade can receive key alerts and information in the palm of their hands, with a simple text,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito. “This service adds to the utility of the Notify NYC program, making it even easier for us to communicate with the public.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Notify NYC to keep spectators easily informed on developments related to the Macy’s Parade. With millions of spectators joining us in celebration, this tool enhances the already incredible communication and safety measures in place to ensure that everyone has a fantastic experience on Thanksgiving Day,” said Susan Tercero, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

More than 3.5 million spectators are expected to attend the 92^nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 22, stretching 2.5 miles through the city streets from 77th Street and Central Park West to 7th Avenue and 34th Street.

Notify NYC is the City’s free, official source for information about emergency events and important City services. The opt-in SMS service is just one of many ways people can stay informed with Notify NYC. New Yorkers can download the Notify NYC mobile application, which is available for free download from iTunes or Google Play. To learn more about the Notify NYC program or to sign up, visit NYC.gov/NotifyNYC , call 311 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY: 212-504-4115), or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter. For up-to-date parade tips, text THXGIVING18 to 692692.