Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - Get Out in Your Favorite Park in November

 

Trail Work Wednesdays Wednesdays - Meet at 9am Miles of trails traverse the natural areas of Van Cortlandt Park, and  they are in need of regular maintenance. Volunteers will assist staff  on maintenance of the cross country course and other trails  throughout the park. Work includes waterbar and checkstep  maintenance, corridor clearing, raking, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes  and long pants; bring water and a snack. RSVP Now Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.   Birding with NYC Audubon Saturdays, November 4, 11 + 18 - Meet at 9am Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and  celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will  be led by a New York City Audubon guide. RSVP Now Meet at the Nature Center.   Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 9am A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park is home to a diverse  plant community, attracting a wide variety of pollinators and bird  species. VCPA, with NYC Audubon, is working toward improving the  health and diversity of this meadow. Join us to assist in plant  removals and plantings of pollinator plant species. RSVP Now Meet in front of the VC Golf House.   Discover VCP: Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration Saturday, November 4 - Meet at 1pm Delve into the forest along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by  Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3  miles and offers a fresh look at both native and invasive tree  species in our Northwest forest. RSVP Now Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.   Woodlawn Beautification Day Saturday, November 4 - 2pm to 4pm Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers  Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn  Playground. Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants,  planting native species and general clean-up around the playground  and in the wildflower patch. RSVP Now Meet in front of Woodlawn Playground.   Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, November 5 - 12pm Sharp! Honor the service of local veterans at this annual gathering hosted  by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Community Board 8  Veterans Affairs Committee.  At Memorial Grove. Put the Garden to Bed Saturday, November 11 - from 10am to 1pm It’s time to prepare the garden for the winter season! Pull the last  plants, fill the compost bins, and pack things away for winter. There  might even be some garlic to plant or seeds to harvest! RSVP Now Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.   Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park Make a Donation The park is really big. Our staff is really small. Only with your help  can we grow our capacity, hire more staff, and take on projects to  improve Van Cortlandt Park… for YOU!  Please consider a gift to Van  Cortlandt Park Alliance today. Donate! VCPA Merch Shop! Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance! Shop Now!   Become a Member Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes  while supporting their favorite park! Join Now

Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org

BIG Week Ahead for KRVC & Riverdale!

 

BIG Week Ahead for KRVC & Our Community!

Join us for all these great events!

Halloween Party, Meditation, Book Club, Palace with Pete, Karaoke and an Bring Back the 80’s Party!

Long Island Man Charged In Bronx Shooting

 

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Edward A. Caban, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced today the unsealing of a Complaint charging TERRENCE ALLEN with illegally possessing ammunition in connection with a shooting by ALLEN in the courtyard of the Melrose housing complex in the Bronx on the evening of September 21, 2023.  ALLEN was arrested today and will be presented this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker. 

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, Terrence Allen brazenly fired 13 shots from a handgun as he casually strolled down a walkway in the courtyard of a residential building in the Bronx. New Yorkers deserve to be safe from gun violence.  Thanks to our partners at the NYPD and the FBI, the defendant has now been apprehended.”    

FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Smith said: “As we allege, in the shadow of a housing complex’s playground, Allen senselessly fired a gun, threatening the community’s right to live in safety.  Along with our law enforcement partners, the FBI will hold anyone who endangers innocent lives accountable in the criminal justice system.”

NYPD Commissioner Edward A Caban said: “Today’s arrest is the result of a thorough, intelligence-led investigation by the NYPD and our law enforcement partners that is just one layer of our continuing work to eradicate gun violence in New York City.  We are relentless in these efforts because the lives and quality of life of all New Yorkers depend on it.”

According to the allegations in the Complaint:[1]

On or about September 21, 2023, at approximately 8:28 p.m., TERRENCE ALLEN walked through the courtyard of the Melrose housing complex.  As he walked, ALLEN discharged a firearm multiple times by shooting to his right.  This still image from surveillance camera footage shows ALLEN firing one of those shots, as well as an individual seated on a park bench just a few yards to ALLEN’s left. 

Upon canvassing the scene of the shooting, NYPD officers recovered 13 9mm shell casings.    

ALLEN was not permitted to possess ammunition because of prior felony convictions. 

TERRENCE ALLEN, 41, of Freeport, New York, is charged with one count of possession of ammunition after a felony conviction, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. 

The statutory maximum penalty is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI and NYPD.  Mr. Williams also thanked the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office for its assistance in this matter.

This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Rosenberg is in charge of the prosecution.

The charges contained in the Complaint 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 Complaint and the description of the Complaint set forth in this release constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation.