Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Wave Hill Weekly Events Aug 15 – Aug 22 | Stories in the Garden
Just one more Sunset Wednesday concert left this summer at Wave Hill. On July 31, hip hop artists Missing Element will be joined by The Beatbox House for an incredible close to our summer concert season. Hoping there will be no rain next week; it's just not the same indoors. But can’t complain too much–even on these hot days, we’ve had a nice breeze and can always seem to find a comfortable seat in the shade.
Family Art Project: Brilliance of Seeds and Weeds
Free with admission to the grounds
Registration not required
What do you know about seeds and weeds? Let’s use plant parts as materials to make paper and learn more about germination and the seed dispersal process. At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome.
Garden Highlights Walk
Free with admission to the grounds
Registration not required
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.
Stories in the Garden
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Registration not required
Join Wave Hill and Literacy in Community Educators for storytime in the garden! Stories will come to life through interactive book readings and related activities. For rain or other extreme weather, meet in Gund Theater in Wave Hill House. Ideal for children ages three to six with an adult.
HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday
Shuttle Service Free from Subway and Metro-North, Thursday–Sunday
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
Monday, July 29, 2024
BRONX WOMAN INDICTED IN FATAL STABBING OF ACQUAINTANCE
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a woman has been indicted for stabbing a man to death during an argument in their apartment building.
District Attorney Clark said, “A man was stabbed to death during a dispute with an acquaintance. It was a senseless act.”
District Attorney Clark said Jacqueline Ratliff, 60, of 1752 Walton Avenue, the Bronx was indicted on second-degree Murder and first-degree Manslaughter. She was arraigned today before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Brenda Rivera. She was remanded and is due back in court on September 30, 2024.
According to the investigation, on May 25, 2024, at approximately 10:03 am, inside of 1752 Walton Avenue, the defendant allegedly stabbed the victim, John Welgoss, Jr., 32, who also lived in the building, with a kitchen knife following an argument in the hallway. His throat was slashed and he died at the scene.
District Attorney Clark thanked NYPD Detective Colin Higgins from the Bronx Homicide Squad and NYPD Detective Michael Pando from the 46th Precinct Detective Squad for their work in the investigation.
An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt.
Calle Duarte, Sanchez Y Mella
The Northeast corner of the intersection of Fordham Road and the Grand Concourse has a new sign 'Calle Duarte, Sanchez Y Mella. It means the streets of Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco Del Rosario Sanchez, and Matias Ramon Mella the three leaders in the Dominican Republic's fight for independence in 1844.
City Council members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz who represent the area surrounding Fordham Road and the Grand concourse were instrumental in getting the street co-naming for the three fathers of independence for the Dominican Republic. Also on hand were Congressman Adriano Espaillat (the first Dominican Congress member), Assemblyman George Alvarez, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, City Council member Amanda farias, and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer who arrived as the ceremony was ending.
The new street sign Calle Duarte, Sanchez Y Mella was placed right under the sign for the Grand Concourse.
Congressman Adriano Espaillat, proud of his Dominican heritage mentions that he is the first Dominican member of Congress.
City Councilwoman Pierina Sanchez speaks as to what this street naming means to her as she is five months pregnant with her second child.
City Councilman Oswald Feliz is proud to have his heritage recognized with this street co-naming.
Assemblyman George Alvarez also spoke as to what this street co-naming means to him.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson talks about the large Dominican population that the Bronx has.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer made it to help hold up the second street sign normally given to family members of the name on the street sign.
Justice Department to Monitor Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws in Arizona
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Maricopa County, Arizona, for the July 30 primary election.
The Justice Department enforces the federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all citizens to access the ballot. The department regularly deploys its staff to monitor for compliance with federal civil rights laws in elections in communities all across the country. In addition, the division also deploys federal observers from the Office of Personnel Management, where authorized by federal court order.
The Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section, working with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, enforces the civil provisions of federal statutes that protect the right to vote, including the Voting Rights Act, National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act, Civil Rights Act and Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
More information about voting and elections is available on the Justice Department’s website at www.justice.gov/voting. Learn more about the Voting Rights Act and other federal voting laws at www.justice.gov/crt/voting-section. Complaints about possible violations of federal voting rights laws can be submitted through the Civil Rights Division’s website at civilrights.justice.gov or by telephone at 1-800-253-3931.
Governor Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer Announce Up to $43 Million in Federal Funding to Support Communities Along Propel NY Energy Transmission Line
Inflation Reduction Act Grant to Support Sustainable Communities Initiative in Under-resourced Municipalities in Southeastern New York
Funding for Energy Efficiency Projects, Clean Energy Education, and Workforce Training
Governor Kathy Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announced that New York State will receive up to $43 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding to benefit under-resourced communities located along the Propel NY Energy transmission line. The Propel transmission line a 90-mile innovative electric transmission project that will improve reliability, resiliency and the delivery of clean energy—including offshore wind—through electric grid improvements in parts of Long Island, New York City and Westchester County. The New York Power Authority (NYPA), which is developing the line with New York Transco, plans to use the funding for the Propel NY Energy Sustainable Communities Initiative to support energy efficiency projects in locations such as local schools, housing authorities, and community service agencies, as well as develop clean energy education and workforce training and career opportunities for residents in under-resourced communities.
“We're advancing a reliable clean energy grid that benefits all New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “Transmission projects like Propel NY will help us meet a growing demand for clean energy and ensure the grid is resilient in the face of extreme weather. I applaud the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to promote community engagement as New York continues to build a green economy.
The Transmission Siting and Economic Development grants, which were awarded to 20 projects across 16 states by DOE on Wednesday, will accelerate the permitting of high-voltage, interstate transmission projects, expediting the buildout of a resilient and reliable electric grid. The exact amount of funding will depend on award negotiations, which may take up to 120 days. The funding is made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The Propel NY Energy Sustainable Communities Initiative will engage with local communities near the Propel transmission line, offering energy efficiency projects, clean energy training internships, a clean energy careers program, future energy leader scholarships, student engineering challenges, adult energy literacy programs, and green classroom programs
The Propel transmission line will strengthen the backbone of the electric grid with increased transmission capacity by building new underground and submarine transmission lines in existing public rights-of-way and substation facilities on Long Island, in New York City, and across Westchester County. Propel will efficiently and cost-effectively deliver clean energy to homes and businesses that benefit all New Yorkers and aid the state in achieving critical clean energy goals. Pending regulatory approvals, Propel NY Energy construction is anticipated to commence in 2026 and enter service in 2030.
The collaboration of NYPA and NY Transco features two New York institutions with proven records in design, permitting, construction and robust community engagement on complex transmission projects in New York State. The Power Authority, the nation’s largest state utility, operates 1,550 circuit miles of transmission across New York State. NY Transco is a private, New York developer, owner and operator of New York-based bulk transmission facilities. Both entities have independently won past competitive transmission bid processes and are currently constructing clean energy transmission projects across the state.
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