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Thursday, June 27, 2019
SAGE - Celebrating pride month by honoring the Stonewall generation
Enjoy your summer in the City! Come to BRAC!
Enjoy your summer in the City!
Come to BRAC!
Join us tonight for an engaging evening
filled with music, culture and conversation.
Classical Pianist Helen Ryba will delight with an
an intriguing selection of 20th century music.
June 27th at 7PM
BRONX RIVER SOUNDS:
June 2019 Performing Arts SeriesContinues....
With Pianist Helen Ryba at on June 27th at 7pm.
Ukrainian classical pianist Helen Ryba, who will offer a program of rarely performed 20th century works for piano
in our new event space!
Including a composition by Florence Price, the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer, and the first to have a composition played by a major orchestra.
Florence Price's life as a black woman in a segregated society found expression in her exploration of the sonata form. Price helped to broaden the definition of what American classical music could represent. Likewise, Kosenko and Skoryk's works helped expand the musical vocabulary to include Ukrainian folk melodies, some of which weave their way through these works and connect us to Ms. Ryba's homeland.
Ms. Ryba studied at the Mykola Lysenko Music school and Gliere Music College in Kiev, Ukraine. She works as a piano teacher and vocal coach in NJ and NY, focusing on creative and technical skills, ear training, sight reading, as well as music history and theory. An accomplished solo pianist, Ryba's career highlights include the complete Book I of the Well-Tempered Clavier and The Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach.
Ms. Ryba will play the following works of music at BRAC:
1. Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D-minor BWV 1004
2. Viktor Kosenko Consolation op. 9
3. Viktor Kosenko Allemande op. 19
4. Florence Price Sonata in E-minor movements I and II.
5. Myroslav Skoryk Prelude and Fugue in F-Major
Suggested Donation:
$10 adults, $5.00 seniors & youth through age18
FREE for currently enrolled Students in BRAC's Education program
Or Pay what you can.
This program is supported in part with City funds by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, including Council members, Ritchie Torres, Andrew Cohen, Andy King, Ruben Diaz Sr. and Mark Gjonaj, as well as BronxCare Health System and individual donors.
Wave Hill events July 11‒18
Thu, July 11
Learn the time-honored techniques of mokuhanga, or relief printing, with 2019 Winter Workspace Artist Nandini Chirimar. Print using traditional Japanese woodblock techniques for two full days while exploring the basics of image preparation, transfer, registration, carving and multi-color printing. Materials list provided upon registration. This two-day workshop continues July 12. $160; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration required, online or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Wave Hill House, 10AM‒4PM
Thu, July 11
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Fri, July 12
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Sat, July 13
Can you visualize a favorite area in your house/neighborhood? Join exhibiting Sunroom Project Space artist Amir Hariri to draw plans and then build constructions purely from your impressions and memories. Take a walk around Wave Hill to collect natural materials that remind you of home, and add them to your constructions of cardboard, foamcore and wood. Turn your memories into small sculptures that intertwine the ideas of outside/inside and past/present. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sat, July 13
Tour Glyndor Gallery with Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow or Gallery Greeter to get an insider’s view of current exhibitions. The exhibition Here We Land features three former Winter Workspace artists, Camille Hoffman, Maria Hupfield and Sara Jimenez, who return to explore narratives about contested space that draw on personal and cultural touch points in their immersive installations. In the Sunroom, Amir Hariri creates sculptural installations constructed of wood, brick and other building materials—along with a wall drawing—that connect to his architectural research to the Bronx and Wave Hill. In the Sun Porch, Geoffrey Owen Miller suspends transparent, upside down sculptures of flora and fauna—inspired by Wave Hill—from the ceiling over sheets of black-mirrored glass. Visitors see prismatic reflections of the hanging plants and animals in upright positions in the glass. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 2PM
Sun, July 14
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. Birders of all levels welcome! Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM
Sun, July 14
On Sundays through July, enjoy the gardens as the setting for your yoga practice as your find your breath and become connected to the landscape. Classes are led by certified Yoga Haven instructors. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and be on time. This class is rain or shine; the rain location is Glyndor Gallery. $25; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration suggested, online.
On the Grounds, 9:30‒10:30AM
Sun, July 14
Can you visualize a favorite area in your house/neighborhood? Join exhibiting Sunroom Project Space artist Amir Hariri to draw plans and then build constructions purely from your impressions and memories. Take a walk around Wave Hill to collect natural materials that remind you of home, and add them to your constructions of cardboard, foamcore and wood. Turn your memories into small sculptures that intertwine the ideas of outside/inside and past/present. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, July 14
Citronella is an all-natural insect repellent made from oil extracted from lemongrass. Learn about the benefits of citronella essential oil and natural beeswax, then mix and pour your own candles. Beekeeper and candlemaker Pam Golben shares tricks of the trade and sends you home with informative handouts and several candles for your summer night picnics and other outdoor occasions. $55. Registration recommended, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Wave Hill House, 10AM‒1PM
Sun, July 14
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. Family walks begin at Wave Hill House. Ages five and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Wave Hill House, 1PM
Sun, July 14
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2PM
Sun, July 14
Composer Lau Nau, who collaborated with Sara Jimenez on the soundscape for Jimenez's installation in the exhibition Here We Land, will perform together to generate a sonic experience in the space. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 3PM
Wed, July 17
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Wed, July 17
Sweet Megg and her wayfaring musicians will transport you, not to the past but to a new world of their own making. The band is led by the charmingly enigmatic Sweet Megg, who imbues each song with her own concoction of melancholy and euphoria that will delight you, surprise you, and break your heart all at once. The band seamlessly incorporates elements of New Orleans Swing, Harlem swing, Parisian cabaret and gut-bucket blues into one charming musical performance. Saxophonist Ryan Weisheit reimagines a world where Sidney Bechet, Lester Young, and Charlie Parker blow side by side. Together Sweet Megg, Ryan, and all the Wayfarers create a world where jazz is alive and well and living in New York. Learn more about the musicians atwww.sweetmeggswayfarers.com. Free with admission to the grounds. Special evening admission starts at 4PM. $12 general adult admission; $8 student and seniors 65+; $6 children ages six+. Purchase admission online by 4pm day of event and save $2. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under age six. No guest passes or reciprocal admission accepted.
On the Grounds, 7PM
Thu, July 18
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
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, March 15–October 31. Closes 4:30PM, starting November 1.
ADMISSION – $10 adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 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.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Thousands of Officers will be Deployed to Protect More Than 3 Million Expected Spectators and Participants
The NYPD and New York City Heritage of Pride March organizers announced route changes and a comprehensive security plan for this Sunday’s Pride march. For 2019, the 50th annual Heritage of Pride March is coinciding with the Stonewall 50 Rally and WorldPride, an international event which celebrates the LGBTQ community through parades, festivals, and other cultural activities. An additional three to four million people are expected in New York City from June 22 through July 6 to attend this historic convergence of events.
"The LGBTQ community is an essential part of New York City. And during 2019 Pride Month, it is the NYPD's mission – as it is for every large event held in our great city throughout the year – to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festivities safely, free from violence and intolerance," Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill said. "Our continued relationship with organizers of the Heritage of Pride March, and all of our partners' dedication to sharing the responsibility for public safety, has again led to a comprehensive plan that stands to enhance the experience for participants and spectators alike."
"This year, NYC is hosting the largest Pride celebration in the world," said Pride March Director Julian Sanjivan. "As Heritage of Pride works toward a future where all people have equal rights under the law, we are grateful for our NYPD partners for keeping all the participants and spectators safe as we celebrate LGBTQ culture and history."
This year's march proceeds through Midtown and the West Village, passing by the historic Stonewall Inn. The march will step-off at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, travel southbound on 5th Avenue to West 8th Street, west on 8th Street to Greenwich Avenue, west on Greenwich Avenue to Christopher Street, west on Christopher Street to 7th Avenue, and then northbound through the dispersal point at 23rd Street. There will be no cross town traffic along the route during the march. Larger viewing areas as well as an Americans with Disabilities Act viewing area will be provided.
A comprehensive security plan is in place to ensure the safety of everyone participating in or attending the march. There will be thousands of uniformed and plainclothes officers deployed along the entire parade route. There will be more than 100 blocker cars and sand trucks in place along the route. There will also be heavy weapons teams, Bomb Squad personnel, Canines (bomb sniffing and vapor wake dogs), Critical Response Command Officers, rooftop observation posts, and the Counterterrorism Bureau will be monitoring unauthorized drone usage.
As in years past, the NYPD will deploy officers to ensure a safe and enjoyable event. As always, the NYPD encourages anyone who may see something that appears to be suspicious to find a police officer, call 911, or call the terrorism tip line at 1-888-NYC-SAFE.
Pedestrian Crossings
5th Avenue (6)
- 23rd Street & 5th Avenue
- 21st Street & 5th Avenue
- 17th Street & 5th Avenue
- 14th Street & 5th Avenue
- 13th Street & 5th Avenue
- 10th Street & 5th Avenue
6th Avenue (4)
- 23rd Street & 6th Avenue
- 14th Street & 6th Avenue
- 10th Street & 6th Avenue
- Waverly Place & 6th Avenue
7th Avenue (9)
- 23rd Street & 7th Avenue
- 21st Street & 7th Avenue
- 17th Street & 7th Avenue
- 14th Street & 7th Avenue
- 13th Street & 7th Avenue
- Greenwich Ave. & 7th Avenue
- Perry Street & 7th Avenue
- 10th Street & 7th Avenue
- Grove Street & 7th Avenue
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS THREE NEW MEMBERS TO NYCHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including one current public housing resident. Joseph Adams Sr., Paula Gavin, and Matt Gewolb have joined the board. The new board appointments ensure residents are represented in decision making to preserve and protect public housing. The appointments include New Yorkers with experience in both the public and private sector across various industries, including research, telecommunications and government.
“NYCHA residents are the backbone of New York City, and the board serves an important role in making sure the City is best-serving the needs of those who call NYCHA home,” said Mayor de Blasio. “I welcome Joseph, Paula and Matt to NYCHA’s board, and look forward to working with them to ensure we do right by public housing residents and strengthen public housing for the next generation.”
“I’ve called NYCHA my home for years, and I am proud to serve as a voice for the thousands of other New Yorkers who also call NYCHA home,” said Joseph K. Adams. “I would like to thank Mayor de Blasio for appointing me to the board and I look forward to working with other members to ensure every resident has a say in the way NYCHA is managed.”
“Public housing provides thousands of New Yorkers with opportunities for a better future,” said Paula Gavin. “I thank Mayor de Blasio for appointing me to the NYCHA board, and I am excited to help tackle the challenges facing NYCHA and provide all residents with those opportunities to pursue a high quality of life.”
“In a city as costly as this one, NYCHA serves a critical role in ensuring that New Yorkers have affordable housing options in their neighborhoods,” said Matt Gewolb. “I appreciate Mayor de Blasio naming me to the NYCHA board and am looking forward to getting to work to ensure we are making the best decisions to support the thousands of NYCHA residents across the five boroughs.”
The NYCHA Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor, including three members who are current residents of public housing and have a direct say in NYCHA’s operations. The Board Chair – designated by the Mayor – serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and is responsible for the supervision of the business and affairs of the Authority. Board members’ duties include voting on contracts, resolutions, policies, motions, rules and regulations that affect all NYCHA residents.
Resident members of the Board attend each monthly meeting along with the NYCHA Chair and CEO, General Manager, and other NYCHA executive leadership and appointed board members. Resident board members also represent NYCHA at a variety of events ranging from press conferences to Family Days.
Resident input is integral to the success of NYCHA 2.0, and will continue to fuel the Authority’s 10-year strategic plan to preserve and protect public housing. In September 2018, NYCHA announced an opening for a resident to join the board as a member. Applications were accepted online and at each development’s property management and borough management offices. NYCHA expanded its board from four members to seven in 2013.
About Joseph K. Adams Sr.
A NYCHA resident for more than 20 years, Joseph K. Adams Sr. currently resides at Manhattan’s Sondra Thomas Apartments. He is a former resident of Manhattan’s Woodrow Wilson Houses and the Bronx’s Patterson Houses.
Adams’ extensive experience in advocating on behalf of the community is reflected through the jobs he’s held and his volunteer work over the past few decades. He is a member of New York Communities for Change, was Vice President of John Jay College’s Able Forces Club (which advocates for students with disabilities), and served for many years as a Union Shop Steward and Grievance Representative at the Teamsters Local 237 union. A School Safety Agent for over 15 years, he later worked at his alma mater, CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice, as a Research Assistant for a professor in the Department of Africana Studies and as a Research Coordinator in the Women’s Center’s Department of Counseling.
While overcoming a learning disability, Adams obtained his High School Equivalency Diploma. He later earned his bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Administration degree from John Jay College. Adams received certification in public advocacy and leadership from the Joint Public Affairs Committee’s Institute for Senior Action.
He raised four of his six children as a single parent while living in public housing, and was proud to see them graduate from elite high schools and universities, including Harvard University and the University of Chicago.
Paula L. Gavin
In a career that spans 50 years of leadership and executive management, Paula L. Gavin possesses a unique combination of business, nonprofit, and government experience, focused on strategic planning and youth, community, and leadership development.
From 2014 to 2018, Gavin served as the New York City Chief Service Officer, responsible for NYC Service. NYC Service – a division of the Office of the Mayor – promotes volunteerism, engages New Yorkers in service, builds volunteer capacity, and mobilizes the power of volunteers and national service members to address the city’s greatest needs. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director of the Fund for Public Advocacy, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Office of the Public Advocate, and she also served as President of National Urban Fellows, a leadership development and diversity organization.
Gavin has also served as the founding Executive Director of the New York City Center for Charter School Excellence, a nonprofit organization launched to promote the development and quality of charter public schools, and as President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater New York. During her tenure, she doubled revenues to $100 million.
She has also held multiple executive positions in operations, marketing, sales, and human resources with AT&T; her 20-year career with AT&T culminated as Vice President of Network Operations, where she supervised business planning, finance, and personnel and training for AT&T’s operational unit of 60,000 employees.
A graduate of the University of Delaware, Gavin has been an adjunct professor at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, The New School, and Columbia University. She has served as a volunteer for the YMCA d’ Haiti and the YMCA of Bogota, Colombia, as well as multiple New York City civic and nonprofit organizations. In July 2018, Gavin was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to serve on the 2019 City Council Charter Revision Commission. She also supports multiple government and nonprofit organizations as a strategic coach.
Matt Gewolb
Matt Gewolb is Assistant Dean & General Counsel at New York Law School. He is the Law School’s chief legal adviser, serves as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and advises the Dean, members of the Board of Trustees, and others on a variety of legal, policy, academic, and operational matters. He was Executive Director and Counsel for the 2018 New York City Charter Revision Commission.
He previously served as the Legislative Director of the New York City Council. In that capacity, he oversaw much of the Council’s legislative, policy, and oversight work. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, teaching State and Local Government and the Law of the City of New York.
Gewolb is the former Director of Government Programs and Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, where he co-taught the Externship on the Federal Government in Washington, D.C., and directed Social Justice Initiatives programming relating to public service. Prior to joining Columbia, Mr. Gewolb served as a Legislative Counsel at the New York City Council. He was previously Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Minority Leader Robert Brown and Executive Director of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington.
Gewolb is a graduate of Cornell University and Emory Law School. He also holds master’s degrees in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
Bronx Jewish Center Host Community Dinner. Friday July 5th , 2019Bronx Jewish Center Host Community Dinner. Friday July 5th , 2019
BRONX JEWISH CENTER Hosts Community Dinner
Please join us for our next community Shabbat dinner at the Bronx Jewish Center,1969 Haight Avenue,Bx NY 10461 to be held on Friday, July 5th , starting at 7:00 PM. The special theme for that evening will be Shabbat in Turkey... Yes,That"s right Turkey All of your favorite Turkish style dishes will take center stage! We look forward to seeing you! Enjoy a delicious 4 course dinner with your fellow neighbors.Turn your Friday night Shabbat into an evening of spiritual awakening, inspiration,Jewish songs and culinary delight.
Please RSVP@718-812-1701 to let us know you are coming .Shabbat dinners are held the first Friday of every month.
“No, it isn't all about the food,” said Rabbi Pewzner of the Bronx Jewish Center. “What is important is that the ENTIRE community joins together and welcomes the start of the Shabbat . It will be a beautiful time for everyone. Please join us.We look foward to welcoming you.
Where: 1969 Haight Avenue Bx NY 10461
Cost: Free of charge and all are welcome to join!
Website:www.BronxJewishCenter. org
Contact: office@bronxjewishcen
Telephone: #718-812-1701
