Comic Con 2013 Saturday

  Today was a day of talking to people, checking out the autograph area, and some of the other areas, and many more photos of the babes and then some. I saw the very human side of Hulk Hogan as he came out from the autograph booth to give a young lady in a wheelchair an autographed photo of himself. The Hulkster also chatted with her, and posed with her as you will see below. In what was known as autograph alley Gillian Anderson (the X- Files), William Shatner (Star Trek), and a few other stars had signs "No Photos" on their tables so I could not get their photos for you. How ever there should be enough other photos to satisfy your taste. Just click on any photo to make it larger.

 

Left - The list of stars in autograph alley, dates they are signing, and at which table. 

Right - Note the prices for various Hulk Hogan autographs. This was in line win many of the other better known stars that ranged up to $100.00 to sign certain items.

 

Left - Hulk Hogan comes from behind the autograph table to talk to this young lady who is unfortunately wheel chair bound.

Right The Hulkster puts a smile on her face as both pose while Hogan holds her autographed photo of him.

 

Left - (l-r) Pro Wrestlers Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, Greg the "Hammer" Valentine, and Andrew Anderson. Valentine and Anderson have appeared in the local Bronx Professional Wrestling fund raiser for St. Francis Xavier School of Morris Park at the school.

Right - Ernie Hudson from the movie Ghostbusters is between two people dressed as his helpers as they stand in front of the original Ghostbuster car and next to the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man.

 

Left - Then there were this bunch of guys who came as "The Ghostbusters", complete with Proton Ghostbusting guns.

Right - Three people in their special costumes.

Left - The original Batmobile was on hand with Batgirl.

Right - A trio of Batman in between Batwoman and Robin.

Above Left - Some youngsters in costume. Center - The GEICO Gecko was on hand. Right - A happy couple.

 Left, Right, and Below - Here comes the Babes.

BX CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO HONORED BY ST RAYMONDS SUNDAY OCT 20

 

 

 

We are proud to announce that our

President & CEO

Lenny Caro

will be honored by St. Raymond Parish-School

Sunday, October 20th!

 

Contact Elaine Nole at 718-597-3232 x 1038 or email nole@straymondelementay.org to join in the celebration!

 

 

Comic Con 2013 First Look

  The day started off slow today at the Javitts Center where Comic Con 2013 is running through Sunday October 13th due to the inclement weather. As soon as the weather improved so did the crowd, and by 1:30 PM it was almost wall to wall people. Long lines at the more popular attractions had people holding "end of line" signs, and almost every booth was jammed. In the photos below you will see some of the crowd, some of the writers signing their work, and just some of those who came in costume as their favorite character.

  I did find two people from the Bronx who were a part of Comic Con 2013. Author Da'Ghen was showing some of his work, and he has a connection to Magnum Comics in North Riverdale. Also Ms. Lisa Amowitz of Riverdale the author of "Breaking Glass" a Spencer Hill Press book was at the booth along with a few other authors as you will see.

 

Left - Bronx author Da'Ghen sits next to some of his work.

Right - The ladies from Spencer Hill Press. Lisa Amowitz center, Jennifer Allis Provot, Sherry Ficklin, Kendra Saunders, and Jeena Jolley around Lisa.

Left & Right - Two of the many authors that were signing their work.

Former wrestlers. Left - Sergeant Slaughter. Right - Virgil.
Both were signing photos or other merchandise, for a fee however.

Left - Some people were made up into characters.
Right - Others came in full costume.
And then there were the Babes at the booths and just walking around and posing for photos below.

O. K. The daring woman in the center has to be given a lot of credit since she could be any of the other girls mother, but she came with her son.

Youth Made Media Launches Fall Season in the Bronx

 

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION’S
“YOUTH MADE MEDIA” PROGRAM OFFERS BRONX TEENS FREE FILM PRODUCTION AND NEW MEDIA SKILLS
Engaging Young New Yorkers in Career-based Training

Bronx teenagers learn to use software to create movies, documentaries and narratives through Youth Made Media (YM2), a program of the nonprofit City Parks Foundation that offers young people, ages 13 to l9 from low-income communities, a structured learning experience in video and audio production, media literacy, new media, academic support and life skills training. Teens master valuable technology skills, gaining knowledge in a broad range of standard and specialized industry software, and explore careers and workplaces. The program gives inner-city youth the opportunity to express themselves artistically, develop leadership skills, discover their talents and learn how to produce original shows for the Public Access Youth Network.

PRESS OPPORTUNITY:
• Ability to interview, tape and photograph students in program **Media releases have been signed**
• Ability to interview, tape and photograph a representative from City Parks Foundation

VISUALS:
• Students teaching other students
• Students using tripods, cameras and three point lighting kits
• Students creating a documentary about social issues in high-needs communities

DATE:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013

TIME:
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

LOCATION:
Hunts Point Recreation Center
1st Floor, Computer Resource Center
765 Manida Street, Bronx, 10474

Youth Made Media at Hunts Point Recreation Center is generously supported by: Pinkerton Foundation; Verizon Foundation; FJC - A Foundation of Donor Advised Funds; Barker Welfare Foundation; Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, funded through Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; New York City Council under the leadership of Christine C. Quinn; Cultural After School Adventures / New York City Council Member Helen Foster.

Senator Klein Hosts 19th Annual Senior Appreciation Days

 

Hundreds of Seniors Enjoyed Welcome Program, Lunch and Performance at the

Westchester Broadway Theatre 

 
Senator Jeff Klein hosted the first day of his 19^th Annual Senior Appreciation Days at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Today, Senator Klein welcomed 500 seniors from across the Bronx and Westchester to enjoy a day of lunch and a live theatre performance of the Broadway production, Kiss Me Kate.

Senior Appreciation Days provide a way for Senator Klein to thank seniors across the district for all the work they do in the community.   

Left - Senator Klein received a photo of him and Rose Goggins, a 102 year old guest, from her 100^th birthday.  

Right - Senator Klein pulls out a raffle for a free gift basket for a lucky senior.

 Senator Klein poses for a photo with a group of seniors before the show.

City Planning Hearing - Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Re - Armory Proposal

 

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

at the City Planning Commission RE: Kingsbridge Armory

October 9, 2013

Good day, Chairperson Burden and your fellow commissioners.  I am here today to offer my enthusiastic support for the Kingsbridge Armory National Ice Center and the four ULURP applications, which when approved will facilitate construction of one of the most outstanding ice arenas in the world.  This project will transform an iconic landmark into a destination for thousands, all while revitalizing an entire community and offering permanent, “living wage” jobs for Bronx residents. 

This project represents the culmination of a comprehensive participatory process that included all those who have an interest in the future of the Kingsbridge Armory.  These parties include representatives of the surrounding community, the borough’s elected officials, the Mayor’s Office and the city’s Economic Development Corporation, as well as those associated with the Kingsbridge National Ice Center’s development team.   

There are numerous statistics and figures that can back up my strong support. This project will bring $300 million in  investment to restore and preserve this historic Bronx landmark, including the reconstruction of the entire drill hall floor.

170 full-time positions will be created at the Kingsbridge Armory. And the jobs created at this project will pay a living wage. In addition, this project will create 885 construction related jobs on site, plus a total of 2,700 off-site jobs as a consequence of its development;

At least 580,000 annual visits to the Kingsbridge Armory are anticipated, which will generate new economic activity approximating $42 million annually.

My enthusiasm for this proposal and what it will offer the Bronx and our city is only surpassed by my support for the Community Benefit Agreement that has been achieved.  This agreement is historic, as it sets to paper benefits I believe establish a gold standard for all future projects that rely on the disposition and use of public sector assets. 

Key components of this agreement include that 51 percent of those working at the Armory will be Bronx residents, and that employers shall award 25 percent of the funds spent on employees performing construction, to minority and women/owned Bronx businesses.

Beyond these stipulations, the developer has also pledged to provide an initial monetary contribution of $8 million towards developing and building out the 50,000 square feet of community facility space, for an annual rent of $1. In addition, the developer will provide $1 million in annual ice time for local schools and community organizations, as well as $250,000 for capital improvements to neighboring properties and local businesses. The developer has also entered into a historic profit-sharing agreement with the local community, and will contribute one percent of profit realized up to $25 million, or two percent of profit realized for more than $25 million, to these local organizations.

I am also especially proud to note that this entire project will be environmentally sound, as a LEED Silver designation is being sought.

My administration is very proud of what the entire proposal represents.  It is a project that broadens the profile of the Bronx as a place where new ideas can become reality, where new approaches can bring about better results.  I therefore recommend approval of these applications and by so doing continue to endorse the development of the Kingsbridge Armory by the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.          

 

 

Public Hearing, Application of Charter High School for Law and Social Justice

 

Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7 PM

Public Hearing, Application of Charter High School for Law and Social Justice

Learning through law, striving for justice

WHAT:           A second public hearing to discuss the application to open the Charter High School for Law and Social Justice in the South Bronx (school district 7, 8, 9 or 12) made to the New York State Education Department.  The proposed school -- a unique partnership of New York Law School, Mount St. Vincent College and  Legal Outreach, a not-for-profit that provides educational opportunities to NYC high school students -- will provide students from traditionally underserved communities with a high-quality education focused on creating pathways to college, graduate school, and careers in the legal profession. Students will be exposed to a rigorous curriculum that uses law and social justice issues to help students develop the crucial skills of critical thinking and analysis, literacy, and effective communication.

WHEN:           Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7 PM

WHERE:        Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Center, 955 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

INFO:             charterschool@nyls.edu or www.chslawandsocialjustice.org

 

Wave Hill Events October 25–November 1

  It’s true that Wave Hill is pretty well enchanting all the time, but we do reserve a weekend each fall to celebrate just how magical it is. And we make it admission-free, thanks to the generous support of Target; the only challenge is to figure out whether to come Saturday or Sunday. Whichever day you come, don’t forget to stop by The Shop to meet Pamela Richardson and peruse her company’s collection of charming tutus, wings, wands and other magical accessories for the children in your life.

SAT, SUN, OCTOBER 26, OCTOBER 27    ENCHANTED WAVE HILL WEEKEND

There’s magic in the Bronx! Bring your little fairies and gnomes to Enchanted Wave Hill to create your own tiny woodland dwelling using sticks and other fallen materials. Listen to enchanted fairy tales and enjoy mysterious music as you traipse through the woods and enjoy the autumn colors. Admission to the grounds is free all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target.

SAT, OCTOBER 26    TAI CHI CHUAN

Quiet like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, a member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, introduces students to the internal martial arts and promotes an awareness of its benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, OCTOBER 26    FAMILY ART PROJECT: FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES

Put some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy stories and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, OCTOBER 26    PERFORMANCE: FAIRY HARP CIRCLE

Brandee Younger, Mia Theodoratus and the NYC Harp Orchestra offer an interactive soundscape as a band of folk harpists emerge from the forest and surround the garden with ethereal tones entrancing the audience. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event.

ON THE GROUNDS, NOON–1:30PM

SAT, OCTOBER 26    GALLERY TOUR

Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology, which celebrates the interests of former Wave Hill House resident Bashford Dean. Dean was Curator of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Curator of Fish at the American Museum of Natural History. The intersection of his interest in both fish and armor provides the opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of contemporary art that explores concepts of adaptation, pattern, and protection. The tour also includes Alan Ruiz’s Sunroom Project Space installation, an architectural intervention that complicates the distinction between interior and exterior spaces. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend thanks to the generous support of Target.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

SUN, OCTOBER 27    FAMILY ART PROJECT: FAIRY WANDS AND TINY HOUSES

Put some of nature’s magic into your own magical wand. Listen to fairy stories and then venture into Wave Hill’s enchanted woodlands. Fashion sticks, leaves and bark into a tiny fairy-sized dwelling as part of a charmed forest metropolis. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend, thanks to the generous support of Target. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event.

WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, OCTOBER 27    HATHA YOGA

Find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on your posture, your breath and your mind/body/spirit. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health Foundation, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute, NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, OCTOBER 27    MEDITATION

This fall, take a moment to release stress and reconnect with your inner self while practicing meditation. Each session includes instruction in simple techniques followed by 20 to 30 minutes of meditation. Led by Yoga for Bliss director Neem Dewji and other qualified instructors. All levels welcome. Session fee: $23/Wave Hill Member $15. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11:30AM‒12:45PM

SUN, OCTOBER 27    PERFORMANCE: FAIRY HARP CIRCLE

Brandee Younger, Mia Theodoratus and the NYC Harp Orchestra offer an interactive soundscape as a band of folk harpists emerge from the forest and surround the garden with ethereal tones entrancing the audience. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend. Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event.

ON THE GROUNDS, NOON–1:30PM

SUN, OCTOBER 27    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend thanks to the generous support of Target.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

MON, OCTOBER 28

Closed to the public.

TUE, OCTOBER 29    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

TUE, OCTOBER 29    GALLERY TOUR

Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s fall exhibition, Tandem Pursuits: Armor & Ichthyology, which celebrates the interests of former Wave Hill House resident Bashford Dean. Dean was Curator of Arms and Armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Curator of Fish at the American Museum of Natural History. The intersection of his interest in both fish and armor provides the opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of contemporary art that explores concepts of adaptation, pattern, and protection. The tour also includes Alan Ruiz’s Sunroom Project Space installation, an architectural intervention that complicates the distinction between interior and exterior spaces. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

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. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.  

ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon on Tuesdays in October. 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 3o 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 242^nd 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.