Tuesday September 12, 2023, PAL honoring George Pataki, Pierre Hotel

 

Please join us in honoring the legacy of  Governor George Pataki's leadership and  work on behalf of NYC and its fallen heroes.    Tuesday, September 12, 2023 THE PIERRE  2 East 61st Street Reception - Cotillion Room 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Ballroom 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM   ______________________________________________     $10,000 — Table of Ten $5,000 — Table of Ten $3,000 — Table of Ten $1,250 — (Seated at Head Table) $500 VIP Ticket $300 — General Ticket

______________________________________________     Make Reservations here ______________________________________________   (all reservations must be paid in advance)   Diana Smith Police Athletic League, Inc. 34 1/2 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003 (212) 927-4245 E-mail: dsmith@palnyc.org Matt Wanning Catsimatidis' Office 800 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10022 917-628-5314 E-mail: tmwred@aol.com Please let us know if your plans change and you are unable to   attend our Luncheon after you have RSVPed. The Luncheons are  routinely sold out with a waiting list and an empty seat deprives  us of a contribution for the PAL children. Your cooperation is  sincerely appreciated. Police Athletic League 34 1/2 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-477-9450

Proud Boys Leaders Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

 

Two former leaders of the Proud Boys organization were sentenced on multiple felony charges related to their roles in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes necessary to certify the 2020 presidential election.

Ethan Nordean, 32, of Auburn, Washington, was sentenced to 18 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release.

Dominic Pezzola, 45, of Rochester, New York, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release.

A jury convicted Nordean, Pezzola and three other co-defendants on May 4, of multiple felonies, including obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to prevent members of Congress or federal officers from discharging their duties before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Defendant Nordean was previously convicted of seditious conspiracy.

According to court documents and evidence presented during the trial, the Proud Boys organization played a significant and often violent role in Washington, D.C., rallies in November and December 2020. In the aftermath of that violent conduct, Nordean and other co-defendants served as members and leaders of a special chapter of the Proud Boys known as the “Ministry of Self Defense.”

Beginning after Dec. 19, 2020, Nordean, Pezzola and other co-defendants conspired to prevent, hinder and delay the certification of the Electoral College vote and to oppose by force the authority of the government of the United States.

In the days leading to Jan. 6, Nordean and other leaders of the Ministry of Self-Defense hand-selected co-defendant Pezzola and others known as “rally boys” to participate in the attack on the Capitol that day. This group established a chain of command, chose a time and place for their attack and intentionally recruited others who would follow their top-down leadership and who were prepared to engage in physical violence if necessary.

On Jan. 6, Nordean, Pezzola and others they recruited and led participated in every consequential breach at the Capitol. The defendants directed, mobilized and led a group of Proud Boys onto the Capitol grounds, leading to the dismantling of metal barricades, destruction of property, breaching of the Capitol building, and assaults on law enforcement.

The group began their assault that day at 10:00 a.m. when Nordean and others marched an assembled group of nearly 200 individuals away from speeches at the Ellipse and directly toward the Capitol. They arrived at the First Street gate at 12:50 p.m. Nordean, Pezzola and other co-defendants led their recruits up the First Street walkway, breaching multiple barricades and tearing down fencing. 

Nearly an hour later, when law enforcement appeared to have successfully controlled the crowd by pushing them back, the men again pushed forward. Nordean, Pezzola and others gathered at the base of the concrete stairs that led to the doors and windows of the Capitol with many of their co-conspirators and other men they had led to the Capitol. The group again surged toward the Capitol and overwhelmed officers who had been battling the crowd for nearly an hour. Pezzola smashed open a window allowing the first rioters to enter the Capitol at 2:11 p.m.

During the hearing, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly applied the enhancement for a federal crime of terrorism to the defendants’ convictions for destruction of government property.

This case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section and Criminal Division’s Organized Crime and Gang Section.

This case was investigated by the FBI Washington Field Office. The charges in the investigation are the result of significant cooperation between agents and staff across numerous FBI Field Offices and law enforcement agencies.

In the 31 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,106 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 350 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

Wave Hill Weekly Events: Sept 21 – Sept 28

 

And just like that, the Autumnal Equinox arrives this weekend. Our four-week, autumn-inspired Plein Air Workshop series begins on Sep 28. All levels are welcome at this instructor-led series, inspired by the beauty of autumn at Wave Hill. Be sure to register promptly. 

The Family Art Project programming has switched up its scheduling as well. On September 23 and 24, Glydndor Gallery exhibiting artist Jill Cohen-Nuñez will be leading a special Family Art Project and our storytime program will return to the Gund Theater. (This was featured in last weeks email as well and has changed slots with a sundial making project.) 

The gardens close early on Thursday, Sept 21, at 2PM as we dress for our annual Gardeners’ Party, honoring Margaret Roach and featuring our famous plant auction. Proceeds help care for Wave Hill's world-class garden and train the next generation of horticulturalists through the John Nally Intern Program.    

Gardener’s Party 

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 

Gardens close early at 2PM to dress for the party. 

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Thu, Sep 21, 2023, 12–12:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is 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. Severe weather cancels.  

Family Art Project: Nature’s Masks 

Sat, Sep 23, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 10AM–1PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required 

Join visiting artist Jill Cohen-Nuñez in exploring our personal connection with nature through mask-making. Learn how to hand-build a clay mask that represents your relationship with the great outdoors. Decorate it with leaves and twigs to create a fanciful façade displaying your inner feelings about the season. At 11:30AM, families may enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.  

Public Gallery Tour 

Sat, Sep 23, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.   

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

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. Severe weather cancels.  

House and Gardens: Plein Air Sketch & Watercolor Workshop  

Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 10AM –1PM 

$170, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10% 

Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. The one-time fee is for the entire series. 

Using sketch and watercolor techniques and a palette of luminous colors, explore the architectural elements and garden structures that compliment Wave Hill’s exuberant autumn landscape. Artist Wennie Huang leads this seasonally inspired plein air workshop series for artists of all levels and abilities. A supplies list will be provided prior to the first class. This series is rain or shine, with an indoor location reserved in case of rain. This four-session workshop series continues on October 5, 12 and 19, 2023.  

Mixed-media artist Wennie Huang, PSA, produces works that range from small drawings and limited-edition books and projects to site-specific installations. For over a decade, Wennie has led Wave Hill art workshops in pastel, watercolor and mixed media, and even a book-making workshop for children. Huang currently teaches at Parsons School for Design, 92nd Street Y and the Pastel Society of America (PSA), where she is a Signature Member.  

Public Garden Highlights Walk 

Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 12–12:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is 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. Severe weather cancels. 

Public Gallery Tour 

Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 2–2:45PM 

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays 

Registration is not required 

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.  

HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.