Bronx Jewish Center Hosts Community Dinner

BRONX JEWISH CENTER  Hosts Community Dinner  

Please join us for our next community Shabbat dinner on Friday November 1st starting  at 7:00 pm  at  the Bronx Jewish Center .The B J C will be going  pink.  The special theme for that evening will be in support of Breast  Cancer  awareness  .  All of your traditional  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.All are welcome .

  Please RSVP@718-812-1701 to let us know you are coming .Shabbat dinners are held the first Friday of every month.    

When:    Friday  November 1 st.

Where: 1969 Haight Avenue Bx NY 10461

Cost:   Free of charge and all are welcome to join!

Website:www.BronxJewishCenter. org

Contact: office@bronxjewishcenter.org 

Telephone:  #718-812-1701

Bronx Jewish Community Council - Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

When? Thanksgiving Day

Time? 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Where? Pelham Parkway NORC

What? We are looking for 3-4 families to  to serve lunch to our seniors 

 

If you are interested please contact Niti Minkove at nminkove@bjcconline.org or at 917-693-3084.

Thank you! 

Learn more about Bronx Jewish Community Council's volunteer opportunities and how to get involved at www.bjcconline.org 

Upcoming November events/activities at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center:

*Tues. Nov. 5^th: Film History presentation: “Olivia De Havilland” by Pierre Montiel, Film Historian at 1 pm

*Fri. Nov. 15^th: Musical Program featuring Elizabeth Treat, Soprano and Luisa Munster, Mezzo Soprano of Allegro Singers who will perform favorite classical arias and duets at 1 pm.

*Wed. Nov.20^th: Conscientious Music Revues w/Valencia & Co., perform Mo-Town and R & B selections at 1 pm.

**Thurs. Nov. 21^st: Mexican Thanksgiving with Acapulco 90 Mariachi Band at 1:15 pm. Ethnic lunch served at 12:15 pm. Recommended contribution is $3.00 and event donation: $2.00.

*Sun. Nov. 24^th: Make-Up Day lunch at 1 pm with entertainment (2 pm): program to be announced.

*Mon. Nov. 25^th: JASA Van Cortlandt SC Senior Choral Group will perform a few holiday songs for Thanksgiving at 1 pm after lunch.

**Wed. Nov. 27^th: Thanksgiving meal served at 12:15 pm followed by Music of the Andes by the Luis Vilcherrez duo at 1:15 pm. Call the senior center office for advance reservations. 

A hot nutritious kosher lunch is served daily at 12:15 pm. Suggested senior meal contribution is usually $2.00 and event donation is $1.00. 

  One * denotes a cultural event and two ** denotes a major cultural event that has wide appeal.    

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center offers a wide variety of exercise including Senior Fitness on Mondays at 10:30 am; Tone & Stretch on Fridays at 10 am; Zumba Gold twice a month on Tuesdays at 11 am; Tai Chi twice a month on Wed. at 10 am; Exercise twice a month on Wed. at 11 am; Flowing Yoga on Wed. afternoon at 3 pm (two or three times/month). We also offer a painting class on Mondays at 10:30 am; Senior choral group every Monday at 1 pm; Technology instruction on Mondays at 11 am and at 1 pm; Chinese Calligraphy twice a month on Tuesdays at 1 pm; discussion groups twice a month on Wed. at 1 pm; art history presentations once a month on Friday at 1 pm and more. Our instructors are certified, dynamic and experienced. 

For pre-registration or more information about our program, please call the senior center office at 718-549-4700. 

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC Dept. for the Aging and by legislative grants from CM Andrew Cohen. 

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center

3880 Sedgwick Ave., First Floor 

Bronx, NY 10463

Phone: 718-549-4700

Fax: 718-884-6063

Wave Hill events Nov 7‒Nov 14

Thu, November 7

Garden Highlights Walk

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, November 8

Garden Highlights Walk

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

Saturday November 9

e-Birding Workshop

Create a real-time sampling of your bird sightings using smartphone apps right here at Wave Hill, or anywhere! Connect with scientists and birders around the world while building a log of your personal sightings. Guided by naturalist Gabriel Willow, explore the digital aspects of recording individual bird observations with both indoor instruction and a walk in the gardens. No experience necessary; bird watchers of all levels are encouraged to participate. $25; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, 9:30AM–NOON

Sat, November 9

Gardening Workshop: Edible Birdseed Ornaments 

Feeding the birds is a rewarding winter activity, but it can also be a fun and creative craft! Learn about varieties of birdseed, then mix and mold your own edible decorations with naturalist Pam Golben. Go home with several assorted birdseed ornaments to give as gifts or share with your own backyard birds. Children 10 and older welcome with an adult. $30. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Drop-ins accommodated as space permits.  Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, NOON–2PM

Sat, November 9

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Bird Songs

Experiment using natural materials as your paintbrush to make marks on a Family Art Project collective sky while listening to the music of migratory birds and letting their calls inspire you. Look to the knowledge of migratory birds that pass through Wave Hill and create pastel birds to add to our collective sky in celebration of these travelling birds. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sat, November 9

Avian Adventures Family Walk

On this special family walk focused on birds, families will go bird-watching, using binoculars to closely observe birds in their natural habitat, with Environmental Educator Olivia Kalin. Through investigation of feathers, feet and skulls, discover how birds’ adaptations help them thrive in their special niches at Wave Hill. Free with admission to the grounds. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, 1PM

Sat, November 9

Gallery Tour

Tour Glyndor Gallery with Wave Hill’s Curatorial Assistant or Gallery Greeter to get an insider’s view of current exhibitions. A flower’s life cycle of budding, blooming and pollinating, as well as its process of decay, strongly echoes the human condition. The exhibition Figuring the Floral features artists who apply this symbolism to their work—touching on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, aging and other facets of identity. Participating artists are Derrick Adams, Nicole Awai, Bahar Behbahani, Christian Ruiz Berman, Sanford Biggers, Cecile Chong, Max Colby, Abigail DeVille, Valerie Hegarty, Christopher K. Ho and Kevin Zucker, Diana Lozano, Natalia Nakazawa, Ebony G. Patterson, Bundith Phunsombatlert, Lina Puerta, Simonette Quamina, David Rios Ferreira, Alexandria Smith, Katherine Toukhy, Lina Iris Viktor, William Villalongo and Saya Woolfalk. Free with admission to the grounds.

Glyndor Gallery, 2PM

Sun, November 10

Fall Birding

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, November 10

Family Art Project: Painting to Migratory Bird Songs

Experiment using natural materials as your paintbrush to make marks on a Family Art Project collective sky while listening to the music of migratory birds and letting their calls inspire you. Look to the knowledge of migratory birds that pass through Wave Hill and create pastel birds to add to our collective sky in celebration of these travelling birds. Free with admission to the grounds. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sun, November 10

Family Nature Walk

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, November 10 

Owl Pellet Dissection Drop-in Workshop 

Owls swallow their prey whole. Parts of their prey, such as bones, feathers and fur, are bound up during digestion into a tight pellet, which the owl regurgitates. Drop in for this exploratory workshop with naturalist Gabriel Willow and discover the origins of the owl’s diet. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. $5 materials fee. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Wave Hill House, 2–3:30PM

Sun, November 10

Garden Highlights Walk

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

Mon, November 11

Garden Walk: Birds and the Winter Garden

Local birds face many challenges as winter approaches and benefit from thoughtfully planned, bird-friendly plantings. NYC Audubon Birding Guide and Naturalist Tod Winston and Wave Hill’s Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day combine their expertise on a fall walk to identify plants and habitats that provide food and shelter for birds during the long, chilly months ahead. Along the way, look for resident and late-migrating birds in the gardens and woodlands or soaring above the Hudson River. Free with admission to the grounds. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

Meet at Perkins VIsitor Center, 11AM

Mon, November 11

Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight

Back by popular demand, master falconer Brian Bradley and his beautiful and beloved raptors are here for a live bird presentation! Watch hawks, falcons and owls sharpen their hunting skills during an exciting outdoor flight demonstration. Hear about the ancient sport of falconry and see live raptors from around the world. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. Wings over Wave Hill Weekend event.

On the Grounds, 1PM

Tue, November 12

Gallery Tour

Tour Glyndor Gallery with Wave Hill’s Curatorial Assistant or Gallery Greeter to get an insider’s view of current exhibitions. A flower’s life cycle of budding, blooming and pollinating, as well as its process of decay, strongly echoes the human condition. The exhibition Figuring the Floral features artists who apply this symbolism to their work—touching on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, aging and other facets of identity. Participating artists are Derrick Adams, Nicole Awai, Bahar Behbahani, Christian Ruiz Berman, Sanford Biggers, Cecile Chong, Max Colby, Abigail DeVille, Valerie Hegarty, Christopher K. Ho and Kevin Zucker, Diana Lozano, Natalia Nakazawa, Ebony G. Patterson, Bundith Phunsombatlert, Lina Puerta, Simonette Quamina, David Rios Ferreira, Alexandria Smith, Katherine Toukhy, Lina Iris Viktor, William Villalongo and Saya Woolfalk. Free with admission to the grounds.

Glyndor Gallery, 2PM

Wed, November 13

Garden Highlights Walk

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

Thu, November 14

Garden Highlights Walk

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/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. 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.

Community Board 11 - Drug Treatment Facility Town Hall

On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7pm, CB11 is sponsoring a town hall at the NY Institute for Special Education at 999 Pelham Parkway North to discuss one or more proposed drug treatment facilities by the Upper East Side-based Carnegie Hill Institute. 

The Institute for Special Education is wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs, please call the CB11 Office by 4pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019: (718) 892-6262.

2500 Williamsbridge Road has been mentioned as one possible site.   

The Bronx Democratic Party - Join Us For An Open House Of Our New Bronx Dems Headquarters!

Join us for the opening of our brand new headquarters, designed to be a hub for conversations on issues that matter to our community.

We're hosting an open house on Monday, November 4, 2019. Stop by, check out our office and meet fellow Bronx Democrats any time between 5PM and 8PM.

Sincerely,

The Bronx Democratic Party

Financial Adviser Pleads Guilty To Running A Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme

  Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JAMES T. BOOTH pled guilty to securities fraud in connection with his years-long scheme to defraud customers of his financial services firm, Booth Financial Associates (“Booth Financial”), of nearly $5 million through a variety of lies and misrepresentations.  BOOTH pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said:  “Booth bilked some 40 clients of nearly $5 million by convincing them that he would deliver solid and secure returns on their investments.  Instead, Booth delivered lies and deceit.  Today, Booth has admitted to his scheme and now faces a prison term for his lies.” 

According to the allegations contained in the Indictment:

From 2013 through 2019, BOOTH solicited money from clients of Booth Financial and falsely promised to invest their money in securities offered outside of their ordinary advisory and brokerage accounts.  Specifically, BOOTH directed certain of his clients to write checks or wire money to an entity named “Insurance Trends, Inc.”  Instead of investing his clients’ funds, BOOTH, who controlled the bank account of Insurance Trends, Inc., subsequently misappropriated his clients’ funds to pay his personal and business expenses.

In total, BOOTH raised approximately $4.9 million from approximately 40 investors.  BOOTH lured many of his victims with false promises of safe investments with high returns.  For example:           

• BOOTH convinced a recently widowed elderly investor (“Investor-1”) to move money she had received from her late husband’s pension into Insurance Trends, Inc.  BOOTH falsely promised Investor-1 that she would have $1 million by the time she was 100 years old.  As a result of BOOTH’s false assurances, Investor-1 invested more than $600,000 with BOOTH. 

• BOOTH similarly convinced another investor (“Investor-2”) to move his money into an investment product that, according to BOOTH, would never lose its principal and would grow with the market.  Based on this false representation, Investor-2 moved money he had set aside for his child’s college expenses, at least approximately $60,000, to BOOTH.  BOOTH subsequently failed to provide Investor-2 with documentation of his investment or to allow Investor-2 to redeem his investment. 

• BOOTH convinced another elderly investor (“Investor-3”) to withdraw money from an annuity established for the care of his disabled sibling, approximately $18,000, and invest that money with BOOTH.  Investor-3 gave the money to BOOTH with the understanding that BOOTH would invest that money for the benefit of Investor-3’s sibling’s continued care.

To prevent investors from seeking a return of their money, and to induce additional investments, BOOTH provided investors with fabricated account statements that falsely indicated that BOOTH had purchased certain securities on their behalf and that those investments had generated a profit.  BOOTH further concealed the truth from investors by using money obtained from new investors to make redemption payments to previous investors, in a Ponzi-like fashion.

BOOTH, 74, of Norwalk, Connecticut, pled guilty to one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.  The maximum potential sentence in this case is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

BOOTH is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Koeltl on February 21, 2020.           

Mr. Berman praised the outstanding work of Homeland Security Investigations and also thanked the New York City Police Department, which assisted in the investigation. 

Attorney General James Gives Update On Facebook Antitrust Investigation

  New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following update on the status of the multistate antitrust investigation into Facebook:

“After continued bipartisan conversations with attorneys general from around the country, today I am announcing that we have vastly expanded the list of states, districts, and territories investigating Facebook for potential antitrust violations. Our investigation now has the support of 47 attorneys general from around the nation, who are all concerned that Facebook may have put consumer data at risk, reduced the quality of consumers’ choices, and increased the price of advertising. As we continue our investigation, we will use every investigative tool at our disposal to determine whether Facebook’s actions stifled competition and put users at risk.”

Joining Attorney General James on the leadership team investigating Facebook are the attorneys general of Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia. 

Additionally, attorneys general from Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the territory of Guam have all joined the investigation, in addition to a number of other states that cannot confirm their participation in pending investigations.