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The Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The Bronx COMMUNITY HARLEM NEWS “Good News You Can Use” Vol. 15 No. 20 May 14, - May 20, 2015 FREE New York Society for Ethical Culture Tackles Future Public Service Options page 14 t Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age page 19 Men Who Mentor: Project Pawn Travel Tips for Taveling with Children page 24 Chess Program Teaches Kids to Excel in the Game of Life page 21 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS page 10 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.harlemnewsgroup.com /harlemnewsinc @harlemnewsinc CONTENTS HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS “Good news you can use” , Brookly Queens Harlem, Bronx e South n and Th uNITy Comm News m e l r Ha rlem The Ha Group, News g nnec tin Inc. 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We are dedicated to providing our readers with valuable information they can use to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and our communities. IN THIS ISSUE: Contents2 Community6 Editorial8 Real Estate 9 Calendar 10 Art & Cultural 12 Events14 Education 16 What’s Happening 17 Lifestyle 18 Health 19 Wellness20 Good Works 21 Church22 Literary Corner 23 Travel24 Publisher/Editor Pat Stevenson Assoc. Editor Sharon Morgan A&E Editor Linda Armstrong AE/Writer Derrel Johnson Art & Cultural Stacey Ann Ellis Adams Report Audrey Adams Travel Editor Audrey Bernard Society/Travel Editor Maria Cavenaghi Real Estate Rev. Charles Butler Columnist Bro Bill Defosset Columnist William A. Rogers ColumnistZakiyyah Columnist Hazel Smith Columnist Peter Cooper Columnist Stan Rose Book Review Terri Schlichenmeyer Brooklyn Writer Keith Forrest Bronx Writer Howard Giske Queens Photojourn. 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(see page 21) The warm weather is coming and it is time to plan the family vacation and travel with the children. In this issue we have some “Travel Tips for Traveling with Children.” (see page 24) For Seniors, in this issue see “Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age.” (see page 19) Check out “Nightlife in Harlem” in this issue. (see page 17) Pat Stevenson Celebrating 20 Years Publishing in 2015. HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Receive 5% discount with this ad (Use code SAVE HN01) THE SKILLS TO DO THE JOB Improve your job opportunities through our healthcare certificate programs Other industry certificate programs available Saturday, May 16, 2015 OPEN Thursday, June 4, 2015 11am-1pm 120 E. 149th Street, Savoy Multi-Purpose Room HOUSES Thursday, June 18, 2015 560 Exterior Street, Bronx NY 10451 Tel 718-514-6854 Fax 718-518-6744 560 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10451 6pm-8pm 120 E. 149th Street, Savoy Multi-Purpose Room 6pm-8pm Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Clinical Medical Assistant Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers ECG Telemetry Technician NEW Electrocardiography Technician (EKG) HIV Counselor NEW Patient Care Technician NEW Pharmacy Technician NEW Phlebotomy Technician [email protected] www.hostos.cuny.edu/Continuing-Ed 3 COMMUNITY HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS HTB BUSINESSES (CONT’D.) http://www.summerstageinharlem.org Great Day in Harlem / Sunday, July 26 http://harlemweek.com/calendar-of-events Harlem Community Newspapers (212) 996-6006 www.harlemnewsgroup.com Jacobs Restaurant (212) 866-3662 373 Lenox Avenue www.jacobrestaurant.com Percy Sutton 5K Run / Sunday, August 22 http://harlemweek.com/calendar-of-events Go to our website for updated events and details: www.harlemtourismboard.com For more information contact Executive Director Pat Stevenson [email protected] LRPR Public Relations Consultant [email protected] Maria Grazia Cavenaghi (Travel Writer) (917) 330-5172 Niles Advertising (Printing) www.nilesadvertising.com Patane Press (Printer) (212) 690-0200 231 West 135th Street email: [email protected] Urbanology Systems (Strategic Marketing) (917) 821-7099 13 West 122nd Street www.urbanologysystems.com Organizations HTB Businesses NY Women’s Chamber of Commerce (212) 491-9640 1524 Amsterdam Avenue WE WELCOME TOURISTS, VISITORS AND NEW RESIDENTS TO HARLEM Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Hot Pot Under Da Tree (212) 234-3505 2835 Frederick Douglass Blvd. Jenelle Hamilton PR (646) 421-9139 www.facebook.com/ jenellehamilton.com Holiday Lights / November 2015 4 Ducat Media, LLC (917) 301-1120 email: [email protected] Harlem Week / July 26-August 22 http://harlemweek.com/calendar-of-events Health & Wellness Art & Culture [email protected] Deb Romaine Retail Signage (718) 208-8213 www.debromaine.com Irving Street (Marketing & Promotions) (973) 643-6262 http://harlemweek.com/calendar-of-events Community Works (Cultural Exhibits) (212) 459-1854 Harlem Shake (Burgers) (212) 222-8300 100 West 124th Street www.harlemshakenyc.com My Feet Travel (646) 717-2210 www.MyFeetTravel.com Flux Fair, LLC (Pop-up Art Shows) (646) 340-3479 www.artinfluxharlem.com Churches Mother AME Zion Church (212) 477-5070 140-6 137th Street email: [email protected] Mt Calvary Baptist Church (212) 234-1447 231-33 West 142nd Street Ki Energy (Wellness Center) (917) 806-1801 13 West 122nd Street www.kienergycenter.com Physical Therapy of Harlem (212) 996-3303 1400 116th Street email: [email protected] Manufacturers Harlem Brewing Company (Legendary Beers) (888) 559-6735 www.harlembrewing.com Realtors Foxworth Realty (212) 368-4902 1524 Amsterdam Ave www.foxworthrealtyonline.com DeAnna Rieber, Halstead RE Agent (212) 381-2586 email: [email protected] Leesa E. 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DEC employs over 600 seasonal employees to provide varied services throughout the summer season. “It has been a long winter and New Yorkers everywhere are chomping at the bit to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s vast natural resources,” Commissioner Martens said. “We welcome the public to our many public campgrounds and invite those looking for summer work to take advantage of the hundreds of positions that are now open.” Positions Available are: Assistant Chief Lifeguard: Must meet all the qualification for lifeguards, and, in addition, must have been a lifeguard for at least two seasons prior to appointment or have equivalent non-DEC practical experience. It is strongly recommended that candidates have current instructor certifications in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Module, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer. Conservation Security Worker: Must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license and have completed either; A. a one-year course at a ranger school or similar learning institution in a park or natural resource management, law enforcement, or similar curriculum; OR B. have one season (6 months minimum) of recre- ation facility experience involving contact with the public or in the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations; OR C. one year of working or interacting with the public in a recreational facility; OR D. one year of environmental experience in a remote wilderness setting; OR E. have six months work experience in law enforcement, security services employment, military service or similar experience actively involved with public contact or in the enforcement of laws, policies, and rules and regulations; OR F. have completed at least 15 college credit hours in criminal justice or similar course work. Conservation Recreation Facilities Supervisor (1, 2 or 3 level): Candidates must have two years of experience in maintenance, construction or landscape work, preferably in public recreational facilities. Lifeguard: All lifeguards shall: A be at least 16 years of age; B. possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid or equivalent; C. possess current certification in the American Red Cross Waterfront Module or equivalent; D. possess a certificate in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent; E. a copy of all certificates must be on file with the Regional Operations Supervisor in the regional office prior to the first day of employment. All required certifications must be kept current for the duration of employment. Copies should be available upon request of the Chief Lifeguard for beach inspections and be kept at the facility; F. after receiving an offer of employment, all lifeguards will submit a DEC Medical Standards and Examination Findings for Lifeguards form filled out by a qualified physician. All medical forms are kept confidential and must be submitted before the first day of a lifeguard’s employment; G. successfully complete a practical examination administered by DEC or OPRHP in Lifesaving and CPR skills; H. successfully complete a personal interview with DEC staff; I. meet the Vision Requirement of 20/70 uncorrected in both eyes and be correctable to the 20/40 standard. Candidates tested at a vision level below 20/40 in either one or both eyes must correct to a minimum of 20/40 with 20/20 preferred; J. attend a lifeguard orientation prior to each year of employment. Lifeguard 2: Returnees in a NYS Lifeguard title who have worked an average of 240 hours in a combination of two fiscal years (at least 480 hours) will be eligible for an appointment to the Lifeguard 2 title. Maintenance Assistant: Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-worker or completion of an appropriate twoyear technical school course. Maintenance Assistant Parks: Candidates must have two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson or completion of an appropriate two- year technical school course. Maintenance Helper: There are no educational or experience requirements for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated. Park Attendant: There are no minimum education or experience requirements. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Park and Recreation Aide Series (Level 1-7): Minimum qualifications vary according to the specific duties and responsibilities associated with a particular seasonal assignment and the level of the position. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license may be required. How to apply: The hiring for most of these seasonal jobs is handled directly by the regional office which encompasses the geographic area where the position exists. In some situations the applications and filling of seasonal positions are handled by a program coordinator. Employment Application Form (PDF) (101 KB) General Application Procedures: To apply for seasonal employment, you should submit an employment application and a resume to the DEC Regional Office that covers the geographic area where you are seeking to work. New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and /or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or exception. For more information for Employment Opportunities in Summer Recreation please visit DEC’s website or NY State Jobs Listing to search for open job vacancies. cafe bar restaurant theater market A PL AYGROU N D FOR HA RL EM COMMUNITY HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS X W N E O E R K B he Best of The Bro t g n i t a r b e nx ! Hosted by Cel May 7th-May 17th bronx borough president RuBEN diaz jR. P BRaNd NuBiaN Freestyle Dance-Pop Singers ThE COvER GiRls Salsa Singer “El Canario” jOsE alBERTO Grand Finale Celebration on Sunday, May 17th 11 aM: Bronx Walk of Fame Inductions 12 noon: Parade and Concert • Parade, Bronx Food, Art & music Festival on mosholu Parkway • HEAlTH PAvilion • live performances throughout the day • Vendors & much, much more! H H H H Come Celebrate This Year’s Bronx Walk of Fame inductees! H H H H Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. For More bronx Week events, visit WWW.ilovethebronx.coM Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Over 100 events taking place across The Bronx • Business Conferences • Festivals • Concerts • Art Exhibits • Trolley Tours • Fitness Fairs • Health Screenings • Environmental Events rT Join uS For a Celebration oF the beSt oF the bronx May 7th thru May 17th! AT THE Bronx WEEk ing Co m r nC Fo E r Hip-Hop rappers & mCs E 7 EDITORIAL HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Op Ed: Challenging Economic Racism in America Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 T 8 By Benjamin F. Chavis, NNPA Columnist here are many differ- as likely as White men to • The racial disparity in ent manifestations of be incarcerated, and Black wealth has increased since racism in America women were almost three the Great Recession. Mediand throughout the world. times as likely to be incar- an net worth among Black But there is not a more in- cerated as White women. households fell by more sidious form of racism in Relatively high incarcera- than 40 percent from 2007 the United States today than tion rates mean that Blacks to 2013, compared to a drop “economic racism.” are more likely to be absent of 26 percent among White Recently, the Congres- from the labor force for households. sional Black Caucus (CBC) significant portions of their • White households typunder the leadership of working careers, and once ically have 13 times more Congressman G.K. But- released they face challeng- wealth than Black houseterfield released a national es in securing and maintain- holds. In 2013, the medistudy titled, “Economic ing good-paying jobs. an net worth of African Challenges in the Black • One-in-ten Black American households was Community.” The research homeowners who took out only $11,000 compared to document was prepared last mortgages at the height of about $142,000 for White month by the Democratic the housing boom eventu- households – a difference staff of the Joint Economic ally lost their home to fore- of $131,000. Committee of the U.S. Con- closure. All of the above data gress. • The median income of exposes how deeply rooted The following eight African American house- the problems of imposed highlights of the study sub- holds is $34,600 – nearly economic inequality are for stantiates the devastating $24,000 less than the medi- Black America. But my inimpact of economic racism an income of White house- tention is not to make anyon Black America: holds ($58,300). one feel that this form of • One-in-three (33 per• More than one-in-four racism cannot be effectively cent) Blacks in their late African Americans live challenged and overcome. teens and one-in-five (20.2 in poverty (27.2 percent) I learned a long time ago, percent) Blacks in their – almost triple the rate for that before you can solve a early 20s are unemployed Whites (9.6 percent). problem, you first have to .High unemployment rates • More than half of understand the root of the among young African Black children raised in the problem. Americans early in their bottom 20 percent of the The solution to economcareers can hurt their long- income distribution will re- ic racism and injustice is to term employment and earn- main there as adults, com- build a participatory susing prospects. pared to only one-in-three tainable movement for eco• In 2010, Black men White children who begin nomic equality and justice. were more than six times there. The economic situation and condition of Black America is not hopeless. Remember Black Americans spend annually more than $1.2 trillion in the economy of the United States. Wealth building in the Black American community will take place when more of us exercise greater self-control over how, where and when we spend the money that we have. We should focus on investing financially in our families and communities. Yes, the government also has a responsibility on this issue. Likewise, corporate America that financially benefits from Black American consumerism certainly has a responsibility to contribute to the sustainable economic development of the Black community. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and can be reached for national advertisement sales and partnership proposals at: dr.bchavis@ nnpa.org; and for lectures and other professional consultations at: http://drbenjaminfchavisjr.wix.com/ drbfc. Vol. 15, No 20 May 14, 2015 subscription information page 25 Advertise in Harlem Community Newspapers email today: [email protected] REAL ESTATE HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Five Top Home Improvements that Raise Your House’s Resale Value B efore you decide on a home improvement project, it’s a good idea to learn which ones will help raise your house’s value and recoup the most money when you decide to sell. From replacing your front door to adding a deck, there are many midrange improvements that won’t cost a bundle but will deliver great bang for your buck. It’s not about spending the most money; it’s about improvements that best hold their value. The experts at “Remodeling” magazine recently released their 28th annual Cost vs. Value Report, comparing construction costs with resale value for 36 of the most popular home improvement projects. When it came to midrange proj- ects, the report found homeowners recouped the highest percentage of costs on these five improvements: steel entry door replacement, installation of manufactured stone veneer on home exteriors, garage door replacements, vinyl siding replacement, and wooden deck additions. “Making your home stand out from others on your block and others on the market is achievable if you plan wisely when it comes to remodeling projects,” says Phil Wengerd, Vice President of Market Strategies at ProVia, a leading building products manufacturer. “This year’s statistics indicate that moderately priced exterior projects can significantly enhance home resale values.” This year’s analysis of top midrange home improvement projects provided definite direction for homeowners: • Steel Entry Door Replacement: The 20-Gauge Steel Entry Door has consistently delivered the best return on investment for resale, holding the top spot in the midrange product category since its debut in this report in 2009/2010. The steel entry door is the only project that, on a national basis, more than pays back its investment, typically recouping 101.8 percent. At ProVia, for example, the company’s Legacy Steel Entry Doors are a consistent top sales performer. • Manufactured Stone Veneer: A new project on this year’s report is the installation of manufactured stone veneer on home exte- riors. This category zoomed to the top of the midrange list, grabbing second place with a 92.2 percent cost-value return. Increased product demand for Heritage Stone is a reflection of this trend, observed by Wengerd and others. • Garage Door Replacement: The installation of new four-section garage doors on galvanized steel tracks proved to be a valuable project with homeowners recouping 88.4 percent of their costs. • Vinyl Siding Replacement: Replacing a home’s vinyl siding was one of a handful of projects that jumped up the list for recouping improvement costs. So not only can new vinyl siding beautify a home, it can keep it weatherproof and enhance its re- (StatePoint) sale value. • Deck Addition: Adding a wooden deck can do more than provide a place to enjoy the great outdoors. When it comes time to sell, you should be able to pocket more than 80 percent of the cost for this improvement. More resources on home 1524 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10031 T 212.368.4902 F 212.368.4903 www.foxworthrealtyonline.com Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Eugenia C. Foxworth NYS Licensed Realtor CIPS, NYRS, MWBE Certified NAR, REBNY, MANAR improvement projects, along with information on entry doors, vinyl siding and manufactured stone veneer, can be found at www. proviaproducts.com/cvv. Before you dip into your wallet, learn which home improvements will best hold their value while enhancing curb appeal. 9 CALENDAR HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS May 14 Museum of the City of NY May 14, 6-9pm The Loves of Aaron Burrat Morris-Jumel Mansion. Designer and artist Camilla Huey’s documentary film presents a close-up view of the methods and processes used to put together her hit 2013 corsetry installation, also called The Loves of Aaron Burr. Mansion is located at 65 Jumel Terrace, on West 162nd Street. Tickets are $25. Advanced registration is required. Please call 212-923-8008 or visit morrisjumel.org. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 May 14, 6:30pm The Birth of Hip Hop in New York at the Museum of the City of New York. Tickets are $16. The Museum of the City of New York is located at 1220 Fifth Avenue. For more information, visit mcny.org. 10 May 15, 9:30-4pm Fifteenth Annual Health and Wellness Expo presented by Central Harlem central Harlem Senior Citizens’ Centers Inc.( CHSCC). Being held held at the Kennedy Center Auditorium (34 West 134th Street). The nation will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Older Americans month this May, which also marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. The national theme of the month May 15 MIST Harlem is “Get into the Act”, to make community living a reality for older Americans. May 15, 11am-12pm Women & Youth in South Africa at Madiba Harlem Shared Interest and Madiba Harlem at MIST will co-host the panel discussion “Women and Youth: Driving Development in Southern Africa,” moderated by journalist Michaela Angela Davis with speakers Graça Machel, former first lady of South Africa and Mozambique; Danny Glover, actor and human rights activist; Jo Menell Oscar-nominated filmmaker and Donna Katzin, founding executive director of Shared Interest. The event is open to the public. Madiba Harlem is located at 46 West 116th Street. Visit madibaharlem.com for more information. May 15, 7-11pm Dine In Harlem: Hosted By South African Tourism at Madiba Harlem. Tickets are $113 per person, not including taxes or gratuity. Madiba Harlem is located at 46 West 116th Street. Visit madibaharlem.com for more information. May 15, 8pm Afro Cuban Roots Concert at Aaron Davis Hall Grammyaward-nominee saxophonist and composer Yosvany May 15 Symphony Space Terry headlines the exciting extravaganza, Aaron Davis Hall is located at West 135th Street & Convent Ave. Tickets range from $20 to $35. Visit adhatccny.org for more information. May 15, 8pm Experimental Jazz Party and Jam Session at Symphony Space. BAR Thalia is at Symphony Space, at 2537 Broadway on 95th Street. Tickets are free. Go to www.symphonyspace.org for more information. May 16, 10am-3pm The Junior Scholars’ Annual Youth Summit 2015 at the Schomburg Center. The Schomburg Center is located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, on 135th Street. Tickets are free. For more information, visit schomburgcenter.org. May 16, 11am-2pm B-Dancin’ and Folk Singin’: Celebrating NY’s Music History at the Ethnic Festival Learn about the musicians, dancers, and song writers that got their start right here in New York City. The venue is the Union Settlement Association on East 104th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Visit mcny.org for more information. May 16 El Museo Del Barrio May 16, 12-5pm Super Sabado at El Museo del Barrio This is El Museo’s daylong block party, featuring a bevy of arts and culture activities. The event is free. El Museo is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue. Visit elmuseo.org for more information. May 16, 1-2pm Stephen Jumel: The Making of a Merchant at Morris-Jumel Mansion. This lecture is free with museum admission. Advanced registration is required. Call 212923-8008 or visit morrisjumel. org. May 16, 2pm & 7pm Dance Theatre Of Harlem School Presents “Seasons Of Rhythm” at the Apollo. Tickets range from $30 to $50.Tickets are available in person or online at www.ticketmaster.com. May 17, 12-6pm ArtMuseumDay! at Studio Museum Harlem This is a daylong set of festivities. and activities to celebrate Art Museum Day. Studio Museum will host four free events for the public, including gallery tours and workshops. Visit studiomuseum. org for more information. May 17 MIST Harlem May 18, 6:30pm Black Liberation and Model Minority Mutiny at the Schomburg Center. This discussion explores Black and Asian American racial formation, The Schomburg Center is located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, on 135th Street. Tickets are free. For more information, visit schomburgcenter.org. May 19, 10am & 11:45am History of Black Dance at the Uptown Dance Academy The Uptown Dance Academy celebrates Black Culture with a wonderfully enriching, narrated production of the History of Black Dance. This production takes the audience on a journey through the African and African American experience through dance styles we know today including African, Egyptian, Tap, Lindy Hop, Boot Dance, Modern Jazz, Classical Ballet, UDA Cirque de Jazz Ballet, and Hip Hop. Visit uptowndanceacademy.com for more information. May 19, 6:30pm GreenHope 40th Anniversary & Graduation Gala. Being held at the New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Avenue (103rd street) Purchase tickets www.greenhope.org events@ greenhope.org 212 360 4002x 1717 May 19, 6:30pm Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner at Pier Sixty For 50 years, the New York Urban League has presented its highest honor, the Frederick Douglass Medallion, to individuals and organizations that have contributed in a wide variety of ways to the causes of social justice, education and equality. Tickets are $195, and tables are $1950. Pier Sixty is located at 23rd Street and the Hudson River. For more information, contact Sarah Lieb at (212) 500-5953 x112 or [email protected]. May 20, 3-5pm Over the Table: Artist Portfolio Reviews at El Museo del Barrio El Museo del Barrio’s Curatorial team is inviting artists of Puerto Rican, Latin American, or Caribbean descent to register for a twenty-minute portfolio review. The reviews are free. Visit elmuseo.org to register. May 20, 7:30pm Amateur Night at the Apollo The iconic amateur night is hosted by Capone, with music by DJ Jess. There is an Apollo Pre-Show Bar opening at 5:30pm. Tickets range from $20-$32. Tickets are available in person or online at www.ticketmaster.com. 55 West 116th Street (Bet Lenox & 5th) NY, NY 10026 1872 Lexington Ave (Bet 116th & 117th) NY, NY10035 1838 2nd Ave @ 95th, NY, NY 10128 For more information call: 212-876-8800 email: [email protected] website: www.theupsstorelocal.com/1163 EVENT HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Harlem Tourism Board Welcomes Tourists, Visitors and the Community Celebrating the First Annual Harlem EatUp! Festival May 14th-May 17th T Thursday Mat 14th - Events SOLD OUT Ticketed Dinner Series (various locations and seating times) VINATERÍA Saturday May 16th 2015 The Stroll: A Grand Tasting Experience Time: 11:00AM (Exclusive Access for Citi cardholders and guests) / 12:00PM - 5:00 PM (General Admission) Location: Morningside Park – 112th Street and Manhattan Avenue (ADA entry at 113th Street) Ticket Options: General Admission (Free), The Experience ($75), VIE ($150) Experience Harlem’s soulful vibe and delicious fare as you walk The Stroll in Morningside Park. Ticket Pricing Options: • General Admission: Free • The Experience at The Stroll: $75 provides access to tasting tents and Sunday May 17th 2015 A Sunday Afternoon in Harlem presented by Aetna Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Morningside Park (112th Street and Manhattan Avenue) Price Options: General Admission (Free), EATS Package ($50), SIPS Pass ($50) Sundays in Harlem are made for family, friends, and delicious fare. This event, inspired by Harlem’s iconic “Gospel Brunch”, will feature food from local restaurant vendors (sold à la carte, $4 and $7 a plate), tasting tents featuring wines, beers and spirits, a live gospel choir and Harlem musicians. There will be local art on display and interactive activities for young and old alike—a Kids’ Zone presented by Aetna with interactive gardening, yoga, and baking demonstrations. Above is a partial listing of events andf or more information go to www.HarlemEatUp.com wayne shorter wayne shorter wayne shorter festival • may 14–16 • 8pm Wayne Shorter and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis joe lovano & dave douglas quintet: sound prints wayne shorter festival • may 15–16 • 7pm, 9:30pm With Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Lawrence Fields, Linda Oh, and Joey Baron bill frisell: up & down the mississippi traveling highway 61 may 29–30 • 7pm, 9:30pm With Bill Frisell, Craig Taborn, Ron Miles, Greg Osby, and Kenny Wollesen the artistry of max roach with ali jackson may 30 • 8pm Drummer Ali Jackson salutes the father of modern drumming the music of puente, machito & henriquez june 12–13 • 8pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by bassist Carlos Henriquez showcase the music of Tito Puente, Machito, and new Latin jazz classics Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Friday May 15th 2015 Dine In Harlem culinary demos -- **Must be 21 years old to enter The Experience at The Stroll • “VIE” (Very Important Eater) Experience at The Stroll: $150 provides access to tasting tents, culinary demonstrations, and a Meet & Greet with visiting celebrity chefs and TV personalities. VIE guests will also receive one free Admission Pass to Studio Museum in Harlem and a copy of the museum’s magazine, Studio. One (1) Studio Museum pass admits 2 adults; kids 12 & under free; valid any day museum is open. Participating Restaurants: Barawine, BLVD Bistro, Charles Country Pan Fried Chicken, Chocolat Restaurant & Lounge, Corner Social, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Farafina Café & Lounge Harlem, Harlem Shake, Harlem Tavern, La Bodega 47 Social Club, Lady Lexis Sweets, Lido Restaurant, LoLo’s Seafood Shack, Madiba Harlem, Make My Cake, Melba’s, Ponty Bistro, Red Rooster, Seasoned Vegan, Spoonbread, Sylvia’s Restaurant – The Queen of Soul Food™, The Cecil/Minton’s, The Grange Bar & Eatery, and Zoma Restaurant photo courtesy of the artist he inaugural Harlem EatUp! will celebrate Harlem’s art, music, food, and culture this weekend! This brand new and highly anticipated festival represents the renewed spirit of Harlem while paying homage to its roots. A variety of ticketed and free events will be held throughout the weekend to feature nationally and locally renowned artists from the culinary, fine arts and performing arts worlds. More than 6,000 consumers and media are expected to attend the events. The Harlem Tourism Board will provide a trolley on Saturday and Sunday for guests traveling from Morningside Park 113th St, to Madiba/MIST Harlem 46 W. 116th St, to the Art Flux Fair at Park and 125th and to the Studio Museum on 125th bet Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. Full event schedule is below.. Many events are sold out however,some tickets were still available for purchase at press time at www.HarlemEatUp.com. jazz at lincoln center Lead Corporate Supporter of The Music of Puente, Machito & Henriquez Venue Frederick P. Rose Hall Box Office Broadway at 60th CenterCharge 212-721-6500 11 ART & CULTURE HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS The Kings & Queens of Weaving: Ancient Art & Contemporary Artists By Stacey Ann Ellis, Producer-The Blackwash Televised Art Gallery W Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 eaving is a documented worldwide ancient art. The textiles of Turkey are dated as far as 7,000BC. Baskets have an unknown origin date but have been carbon dated as far back as 12,000 years. African weaved and dyed cloth designs are associated with the various African tribes. Some examples are Akwete cloth is associated with the Igbo people, Kente cloth with the Ashante tribe, Ukara dyed indigo cloth with the Igbo peoples and Asooke fabric is woven by the Yoruba people. Mayans believed that their Moon Goddess, Ixchel, taught the first woman to weave. The Mayans believe weaving is a spiritual action. 12 The belief is so strong that for five centuries the Mayan women and girls pray to their patron saint of weaving Santa Rosa, in Chamula’s Church, that she would grant them skill in the art of weaving. Weaving cloth involves two distinct sets of fibers (yarns or threads) that get interlaced to form a fabric or cloth. We must not shortchange – basket weaving. Women and men most definitely still weave wonderful baskets today just as they did in ancient times. Basket weavers are skilled and patient people with an outstanding ability to figure out form and function simultaneously in unusual shapes. I want to bring to your attention some contemporary Kings & Queens of weaving in the coming weeks, so that you can see just how beautiful the ancient art of weaving is. These artists have taken an art form of the ages, born out of the need for garments and vessels for the survival of mankind. They are, in this modern time, living a lifestyle centered on the ancient knowledge of weaving. They produce contemporary works that hold the mystique of ancient history, yet reflect the “now”. These artisans interpret what we take for granted every day- our clothing and our vessels –as an honor to work with, embossing their individual unique spiritual journey as a way of life. Much like the Mayans and the African tribes, each artist has developed a design sig- nature. Each views his or her work as deserving of many hours of time, attention to detail and “process” with the utmost respect for perfection, just as a painter or sculptor or jewelry designer would. Coming up! HOT fiber and basket art that you are going to love! First up will be artist Brynn Thompson-Williams, a Fibers artist who is influenced by the works of Indigenous peoples, whose work with mud cloth and other African designs has become a standout signature for her. Brynn founded “Brynwoven” and has designed for men, women, brides and dancers. Stay tuned to Harlem News for the Kings and Queens of Fiber. Getting Married? Looking to have your Wedding in New York without the expensive prices. JRose Catering and Event Productions has everything from table setting to bridal veils. Have your wedding in the heart of Historic Harlem's own 125th Street. We offer tier packages that include a glamorous event space, fine international cuisine, and entertainment. also available for anniversaries, birthday parties, reunions, retirement parties, etc.. for info JRose Catering 212.996.1514 jrosecatering.com [email protected] EVENTS HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Women-Owned Retail and Entertainment/ Media Businesses Grow in Harlem A lthough Harlem-based women-owned businesses encompass the spectrum of industries, Retail, Entertainment/Media and Education have the largest presence. Women In The Black New York, Inc. in conjunction with the Harlem News Group conducted a survey of over 50 businesswomen and entrepreneurs during the annual Uptown Women’s Business Owners Women’s Month Celebration. This year’s event also honored local women entrepreneurs who’ve been in business for 20 years or more. Women In The Black, Inc., will utilize these findings to help develop roundta- ble and special session topics for their 17th Annual “Who’s The Boss” Women’s Business Conference scheduled for June 6, 2015 in Harlem. Some of these topics to be presented will be Grants, W/MBE Certification, Hiring Staff, Public Speaking, Pricing Services and more. Women In The Black, New York Inc., is a local 501© 3 non-profit organization that works to educate and equip women with the skills and resources to build, lead and grow successful small businesses in the New York metropolitan area. For more on the Who’s The Boss Women’s Business Conference and Women in the Black, Inc., contact [email protected] WOMEN/ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESSES RETAIL 35% ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA 28% EDUCATION 10% HEALTH, FITNESS 6% HOSPITALITY 6% FASHION INDUSTRIES 6% PUBLISHING MARKETING 4% NON‐PROFIT 2% TRAVEL 2% FINANCE & BANKING 2% Saturday, June 6, 2015 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Harlem State Office Building 163 West 125th Street - 2nd Floor ROUNDTABLES - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - VIP LUNCHEON - NETWORKING Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 17th Annual “Who’s The Boss” Women’s Business Conference THE ULTIMATE GAME PLAN HONOREES BREAKFAST-‐ $45 -‐ CONFERENCE -‐ $75 Adv-‐ $95 At The Door CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS & TABLING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY 212-‐631-‐1022 For More Info Contact Women In The Black, Inc. [email protected] -‐ -‐ 212-‐631-‐1022 13 EVENTS HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS New York Society for Ethical Culture Tackles Future Public Service Options (l-r) Shahara Llewellyn, Honorable David N. Dinkins and Ann Klaey- (l-r) Michelle Morial, Sandra Epps, Marc Morail sen (NYSEC Leader) join hundreds attending the NYSEC Public Service (NUL President / CEO), Linda Zango-Haley (pro- reception and Forum T Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 he New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) and the United Social Services, Inc. focused on the future impact of public service policy and the limitations future presidents may face in a highly bipartisan environment. The inaugural 2015 Champions of Change Public Service Forum took place Thursday, April 30th at NYSEC headquarters on 2 West 64th Street, NYC. The Forum featured a stellar panel of experts who tackled the big questions about the nature of contemporary public service. Can future presidents overcome political 14 Bigger Location! DINE IN OPENING SOON obstacles to lead change as predecessors have done with achievements like the New Deal, Civil Rights Act and Social Security? Moderator Bill Ritter, ABC-7 television anchor of Eyewitness News, interviewed 32-year veteran of Congress, Barney Frank, former Chair of the Congressional Finance Committee of “Dodd-Frank” weighed in with a Panel of experts on leading issues of national concern; including, criminal justice reform as it relates to current national civil rights issues like the Baltimore incident. Other pressing issues covered by the Panel, included maintaining the integrity of the Dodd/ Frank Act, living wage, income inequality, consumer protection, global warming and climate sustainability, healthcare disparity and voting rights. The other panelists included Professor Steven Cohen, Executive Director of the Columbia University Earth Institute; Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League and Sherry Glied, Dean of New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and formerly with the Obama Administration as Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the Department of Health and Human Services. Mayor David N Dinkins, the 2014 Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross Public Service Award recipient attended the pre-Forum VIP reception to meet the Panel. Also, reinforcing the importance of public service, Congressman Charles Rangel’s Chief of Staff, Geoffrey Eaton presented NYSEC and Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross with a proclamation from Congress declaring April 30th Public Service Awareness Day. Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, joined the Panel photos by: Gideon Manasseh, photojournalist on stage directly from his trip to Baltimore earlier in the day. He reminded the audience, “We need to introduce new solutions as public servants to turn around the major systemic problems of poverty, drastic wage inequality and racial profiling so we can move forward in a positive direction as a nation.” “Considering the importance of the upcoming 2016 elections, the Champions of Change Forum focused on public service as an integral part of the American presidency,” said NYSEC Leader Anne Klaeysen. “What can we expect from our leader- ship?” The Ethical Culture Society, founded in 1876 by Felix Adler, has historically played a major role in establishing many public service organizations including the Visiting Nurse Service, American Civil Liberties Union, the NAACP and the U.S. Settlement House Movement. In 2014, the New York Society for Ethical Culture launched the Dr. Phyllis Harrison-Ross Public Service Award Series to raise awareness of the importance of electing or appointing public servants who will be true advocates for the people and the nation. HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS “A BRAVE AND HEARTFELT SHOW.” — $25 WITH CODE HARLEM25 CREATED AND PERFORMED BY DAEL ORLANDERSMITH DIRECTED BY NEEL KELLER Photo: Craig Schwartz. NOW THRU MAY 31 Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 FOREVER 79 E. 4TH STREET • 212-279-4200 • NYTW.ORG A GRIPPING TALE OF THE LEGACY A DAUGHTER INHERITS FROM HER MOTHER 15 EDUCATION HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Free Tuition from the Outreach Training Institute Available to Qualifying NYC Residents interested in Becoming Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors O Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 utreach Training Institute is offering scholarships and job placement assistance for its Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) training program to those who qualify as low income and meet certain other criteria. Through a grant, those who are unemployed or earning less than $20,000 per year are able to enroll in the program located in Richmond Hill, Queens. In addition to free tuition, students receive career development guidance through services including resume-writing workshops, vocational assistance, internship and career placement, and much more. Since September 2014, 16 OTI has also been providing skill-building workshops on study skills, clinical writing, and practice on electronic health records. These new workshops, all offered on the same campus, will not only prepare OTI students for the workforce, but help them keep and advance in the ever-changing field. The scholarships are meant for low-income students and/or those with limited education, particularly those with a high school diploma or GED. Such candidates may be unemployed, working at low-wage jobs, on public assistance or re-entering the workforce after a period of disability. To date, more than 2,000 people have taken advantage of the high qual- ity training at Outreach. A large percentage have already graduated and moved on to jobs in the treatment field as substance abuse counselors. To qualify, students have to meet the following criteria: • Prior and current year annual income of $20,000 or less, or unemployed during that period (must be documented). • A high school diploma or G.E.D (documentation required). • Residency in the five boroughs of New York City. • Other eligibility criteria All applicants must also take a TABE reading/writing exam and participate in an interview. The grant program will support scholarships for students with the following: • 350 hours of classroom and hands-on training over tracks of 8- or 11- months, leading to fulfillment of all the course work required by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC). • Preparatory workshops and one-on-one advisement on career development • Internship and Job Placement Services and post-graduate follow-up assistance. • Introduction of new skill-building workshops, which include: basic writing and computer skills, clinical writing, and practice for Electronic Health Records • Student advisement on attendance and course-related matters, and individual meetings with students on a monthly (or more often, if needed) basis. • Comprehensive testprep services to prepare graduates for the State CASAC Exam, including: regular study group sessions facilitated by senior faculty, one-day test prep courses on test-taking and study skills, etc. Outreach, a non-profit organization, is a premier provider and champion of quality, life-changing drug and alcohol abuse care. Since 1980, Outreach has provided the New York Metropolitan area with unmatched substance abuse treatment and training services, specializing in residential and outpatient programs for teens, intensive daytime treatment for women and women with children, adult outpatient treatment services, and training of professionals for careers in treating addiction. On an annual basis, Outreach offers care and treatment to nearly 2,000 individuals and families; upwards of 300 students participate in training activities. For more information about Outreach, visit www. opiny.org. If you or someone you know needs help with a drug or alcohol problem, please call Outreach at (718) 847-9233. WHAT’S HAPPENING Nightlife in Harlem Jazz on Fifth at Gran Piatto Open Mic Night at Farafina-Wednesdays May 15, 6-11pm Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah at Minton’s MusicChristian Scott Atunde Adjuah will perform with Elena Pinderhughes on the flute, Braxton Cook on the alto sax, Joe Dyson on the Afro trap kit/ SPDS, and Corey Fonville on the drums. There are sets at 7:30 and 9:30pm. The cover charge is $50 per person at a table or $25 per person at the bar/lounge. This event repeats at the same time on May 16th. Minton’s Music is located at 206 West 118th Street. For more information, visit music. mintonsharlem.com. - Where to Go. What to Do. Never a Dull Night in Harlem. Farafina Paul Peres Project Amateur Night at the Apollo -Wednesdays Charene Wade at Mintons Swing Dance at the Coton Club May 15, 6-9pm Jazz on Fifth at Gran Piatto Restaurnat. locaed on Fifth Avenu between 116th and 117th Street. Featuring Phil Young. For iforamation call 212-722-2244. tenor sax. The cover charge is $20 per person at a table or $10 per person at the bar/lounge. Minton’s Music is located at 206 West 118th Street. For more information, visit music. mintonsharlem.com. May 18, 8:30pm-12am Swing Dance Night at the Cotton Club. Every Monday night, a 13-piece swing & jazz band (The Cotton Club Allstars) begin a performance at 8:30 pm. They play three 50 minutes sets between 8:30 pm until midnight. There is a $25 music charge. The Cotton Club is located at 656 West 125th Street. Visit cottonclub-newyork.com for more information. May 20, 7:30pm Amateur Night at the Apollo. The iconic amateur night is hosted by Capone, with music by DJ Jess. There is an Apollo Pre-Show Bar opening at 5:30pm. Tickets range from $20-$32. Tickets are available in person or online at www.ticketmaster.com. May 19, 6-11pm Brandon Bain at Minton’s Music. Brooklyn-born Brandon Bain will headline this evening. His band includes Ben Paterson playing piano, Devin Starks playing bass, John Davis playing drums, Wayne Tucker playing trumpet, and Tivon Pennicott on the The Ebaylor Project at the Apollo May 22, 6-11pm Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio at Minton’s Music. This jazz trio will play without a cover charge on the 22nd and 23rd. The works of Sonny Rollins, Mark Turner, and Don Byas influence their sound. Minton’s Music is located at 206 West 118th Street. For more information, visit music.mintonsharlem.com. May 22, 6pm Salsa Dancing at Farafina Café & Lounge. Each Friday in May, there is salsa dancing at Farafina. This event overlaps with the daily Happy Hour, during which guests can order from the dinner menu. Farafina Café & Lounge is located at 1813 Amsterdam Avenue, on 150th Street. Visit farafinacafeloungeharlem.com for more information. Paris Blue Harlem Jazz Shrines at Showmans comers in standup, sketch, improv, music and poetry. The event is free. The venue, Silvana, is located at 300 West 116th Street. Visit thesoulgloproject. com for more information. May 23, 8pm-2am Live Band at Chez Lucienne. Each Saturday night, Chez Lucienne has a live band perform R&B and funk for its patrons. There is no cover charge. Chez Lucienne is located at 308 Lenox Ave. Visit chezlucienne.com for more information. May 26, 6-11pm Suzanne Douglas at Minton’s Music. Join singer, actress, composer Suzzanne Douglas and her international trio as they share new and classic jazz favorites. Acclaimed tenor saxophonist Don Braden will be featured as well as surprise guests. There will be live sets at 7, 8:30, and 10pm. The cover charge is $20 per table or $10 per person at the bar/ lounge. Minton’s Music is located at 206 West 118th Street. For more information, visit music.mintonsharlem.com. May 25, 7pm The Soul Glo Project at Silvana. The Soul Glo Project is a variety show. Co-hosted by Keisha Zollar, Anna Suzuki and Emily Schorr Lesnick, Soul Glo features established comedic voices and up-and- May 27, 7:30pm Amateur Night at the Apollo. The iconic amateur night is hosted by Capone, with music by DJ Jess. There is an Apollo Pre-Show Bar opening at 5:30pm. Tickets range from $20-$32. Tickets are available in person or online at www.ticketmaster.com. May 28, 9pm Blues & Jazz Show and Buffet Dinner at the Cotton Club. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, there is live music and buffet dining at the Cotton Club. Tickets for dinner and the show are $40 per person. The Cotton Club is located at 656 West 125th Street. Visit cottonclub-newyork.com for more information. May 30, 6-11pm Andy Bey at Minton’s Music. Andy Bey will sing jazz in his bass-baritone voice. This is a rare performance by the legendary artist. There are sets at 7:30 and 9:30pm. The cover charge is $50 per person at a table or $25 per person at the bar/lounge. This event repeats at the same time on May 31st. Minton’s Music is located at 206 West 118th Street. For more information, visit music.mintonsharlem.com. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 May 14, 6-11pm Karaoke Night at Farafina Café & Lounge. Karaoke Night is every Thursday at Farafina. The Doctor and Smootee host the evening. There is no cover charge. Farafina Café & Lounge is located at 1813 Amsterdam Avenue, on 150th Street. Visit farafinacafeloungeharlem.com for more information. HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS 17 HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS LIFESTYLE Celebrating Bonds C Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 elebrations always bring relationships to mind. On Mother’s Day I took a walk and I couldn’t help but notice people and their groupings. There were, of course mothers and their children, husbands and significant others. So, I sat down on a bench to people watch and as folks walked by I could catch snippets of their conversations and “dissect” each group as they passed. One such group consisted of two couples, “banker type” husbands, their wives, children and pets. The husbands were pushing the strollers and talking shop. Part of the conversation centered on 18 bonds—fixed income securities with fixed interest. People who typically buy bonds want protection of their principal investment, security, guarantees and consistency . . . all stable elements. It was the word “bonds” that caught my attention because it summed up Mother’s Day! The groups of people were re-enforcing their bonds with their moms. Although the bonds are emotional, everyone was in a sense protecting their investment of love, time and commitment. We tend to look for security within our family unit. Guarantees are hard to come by these days; so nurturing and maintaining our bonds is important to us. By consistently providing our own form of fixed interest, we keep our principal intact, allowing us to build upon the future of the bond. The result: Security; which stabilizes us. I thought that the premise of fixed income securities representing all of our relationships was intriguing. The bankers were talking about money in the bank, but you can’t even achieve that goal if your personal, professional and spiritual relationships don’t provide you with the security and sense of well-being you need to excel. Bonds are important alright, they represent a lifetime of interest compounded daily. You can bank on that. Think about it. See you next week. Visit my website, TheAdamsReport.com and checkout my online radio and TV show, Talk! with Audrey for a series of interviews that will inform, motivate and inspire you. Audrey Adams is the host of TALK! with AUDREY, a weekly, radio show about issues that empower women, featuring entertaining and inspiring interviews. Visit: www. TalkWithAudrey.com DON’T MISS ANOTHER ISSUE SUBSCRIBE TODAY! GO TO PAGE 27 Visit our website to learn more: www..harlemnewsgroup.com SPRING INTO THE Y REGISTER NOW Y– MVP Teen Fitness Challenge Swim Lessons TRX HARLEM YMCA 180 WEST 135TH STREET BETWEEN LENOX & 7TH AVE TRANSIT: 2, 3, B, C, BX32, M2, M7, M102 212-912-2100 ymcanyc.org/harlem NEW CLASSES BEGIN ON MONDAY ARPIL 27TH Bradford Washington DMD, MS Licensed Orthodontist Harvard School of Dental Medicine Morehouse College We provide: CLEAR BRACES METAL BRACES INVISALIGN® www.CPNbraces.com 1851 Seventh Ave. • New York, NY 10026 (212) 866-9800 HEALTH HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Be Here for Mother’s Day Next Year W By Dr. Susan Beane, MD, Healthfirst ith Mother’s Day • Eating a heart-healthy just behind us, I diet that’s full of vegetables, want to draw your fruits, whole grains, and fish, attention to an important health and by drinking plenty of waissue of special relevance to ter. Avoid soda, fast food, promothers and all women:heart cessed food, and red meat. disease. • Exercising 30 minutes a Heart disease kills more day. women than all forms of can• Quitting smoking. Ask cer combined. Approximate- your doctor for help if you ly 50,000 African American need it, or visit www.NYwomen die of heart disease SmokeFree.org. each year(1).. That’s as many • Seeing your doctor at women as live in zip codes least once a year. Your doctor 10026 and 10027 (2) together. will check your blood sugar, The good news is that heart cholesterol, and blood pressure disease is preventable and can and can prescribe medication be managed with a healthy as needed.This is very importlifestyle and medical treat- ant, because heart disease ofment. You can protect your ten has no symptoms. heart by: Balancing work, family, and community commitments while trying to live a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy. But good health is key to making sure you can be there for everyone who needs you, and that you’ll be here to celebrate many Mother’s Days to come. Dr. Susan Beane, M.D., is Vice President and Medical Director at Healthfirst. The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For more tips on leading a healthier lifestyle, visit http://www.healthfirst.org/ live-healthy/. 1. The American Heart Association. 2. The U.S. Census Bureau (2010). Tips to Avoid and Treat Common Summer Skin Woes (StatePoint) I n summer you want your skin forget to reapply after excessive to look and feel its best. But sweating or water exposure. • When prevention fails, adults and children two years all that extra exposure intro- • If you do get burned, re- and older can treat bug bites duces more risks of irritation, lieve inflammation and redness and other itchy summer skin rashes and bites. by applying ice in a milk-soaked flare-ups with a dermatologist- “If you’re careful and prepared, you can reduce your risk face cloth to affected areas for recommended, over-the-count- five to 10 minutes. er non- steroid-based topical for certain ailments as well as • Protect your pucker and limit your discomfort,” says Dr. treat dry, chapped lips with A highly effective itch relief Vishakha Gigler, a board certi- shea butter or beeswax lip balm gel, TriCalm is five times more fied dermatologist in Encinitas, with SPF, which moisturize while effective than hydrocortisone Ca. providing sun protection. 1% at reducing itch, and does Here’s a handy guide your • Drink plenty of cold water family can use to avoid and to cool down and hydrate your treat skin woes, such as itching body and skin. and pain, most common in the summer months. treatment, such as TriCalm. not have side effects like skin thinning and stretch marks. Summer fun and sun can • Mosquitoes dwell in areas have its drawbacks, especially near standing water and are where your skin is concerned. • Prevent sunburn by al- attracted to hot skin tempera- For a more comfortable sea- ways applying a high SPF sun- tures. Keep skin cool and elim- son, be prepared to prevent block before sun exposure. If inate standing water from your and treat itches, burns and skin possible, wait 15 minutes be- yard. Also, be mindful that mos- flare-ups. fore walking outdoors. Don’t quitoes are most active at dusk. Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age (StatePoint) T Beyond eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise, how can you facilitate a healthy body weight? Your Body’s Enzymes Can Help New research indicates that when certain enzymes in your body are functioning properly, certain aging processes, such as weight gain, can be slowed or even reversed. One enzyme, in particular, known as AMPK, is being highlighted by medical researchers, Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme found within every cell, serves as your body’s master regulating switch, determining body fat composition and how long you will live. When switched “on,” AMPK triggers the use of stored energy from fats, enhances removal of fats and sugar from the blood, increases production of mitochondria, and reduces inflammation and cellular “junk.” “When AMPK is more activated, it can help protect you against obesity and diabetes and many degenerative processes can be reversed,” says Dr. Michael A. Smith, senior health scientist for Life Extension and host of “Healthy Talk” on RadioMD.com. Smith likens the processes that AMPK promotes as “cellular housekeeping,” warning that when these processes don’t work, dysfunctional cells can accumulate and create problems like weight gain and chronic inflammation. Setbacks As we grow older, cellular AMPK activation decreases, weight gain often follows, and we are more likely to succumb to the destructive factors of aging. Additionally, excess calorie consumption impairs the enzymatic activity of AMPK. Unfortunately, most humans today suffer chronic nutritional overload, say experts. Solutions Researchers have discovered four ways to boost the body’s AMPK activity: • Exercise: AMPK activity increases with regular vigorous exercise. • Restrict calories: By taking in fewer calories, you create increased AMPK activity as cells sense a requirement to function more efficiently. • Metformin: One of the drug metformin’s most beneficial mechanisms is to activate AMPK. This is one way it lowers elevated glucose. However, most physicians only prescribe metformin for Type II Diabetes, making access to this drug difficult for most people. • Botanical Extracts: Two natural agents, the Chinese herb Gynos- temma pentaphyllum and trans-tiliroside derived from rose hips, have been shown to activate AMPK, reducing belly fat, cholesterol, blood sugar, and insulin levels. You can supplement your diet with an AMPK activator to turn off many damaging effects of aging. More information can be found at LifeExtension.com/ activateAMPK. Over the years, you don’t just have to quietly accept weight gain and the effects of aging. Take advantage of the new scientific findings that can help you promote a long, healthy and fit life. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 here are many ways you can stay fit and promote a long, healthy life. And you probably know about some of them, particularly those habits that are widely discussed in the media and by doctors. However, scientists have recently made new discoveries that can help you activate weight loss while gaining control over deadly aging processes. 19 HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Herbs Are Nature’s Medicine... C By Zakiyyah at’s claw is most commonly used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Sharing the chemical constituents of herbs can get a little cumbersome, but not since quinine was discovered in Peruvian tree bark during the seventeenth century had any other rainforest plant ever prompted worldwide attention as Cat’s claw today. So for this particular herb, a breakdown of the constituents will help you see how diverse its uses are. The sevenoxindole alkaloids found in the bark and roots of Cats Claw have been documented to stimulate the immune system. It is these seven different alkaloids that are credited with having a variety of medicinal healing properties. The most immunologically active alkaloid is Isopteropodin (Isomer A), which increases the immune response in the body and act as antioxidants to rid the body of free radicals. Compounds found in Cat’s Claw also work to kill viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that cause disease, and they work to inhibit healthy cells from becoming cancerous. Some people use cat’s claw for viral infections including shingles (caused byherpeszoster), cold sores (caused by herpes simplex), and AIDS (caused by hu- Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Answers to Puzzle on page 24 20 man immunodeficiency virus (HIV)). Don’t miss our monthly FREE healing eventsand upcomingopen forums, release of my book/discussion groups. See Newsletter for more information. This information is to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as diagnosis or cure, nor as a substitute for medical supervision. Blog: www.herbsarenaturesmedicine.blogspot.com, website: www.sacredhealing7.com. Contact info: phone: 347407-4312, send an email to request my FREE Newsletter: theherbalist1750@ gmail.com. WELLNESS GOOD WORKS HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Men Who Mentor: Project Pawn - Chess Program Teaches Kids to Excel In the Game of Life By Jennifer Cunningham A citywide chess program is using the strategic board game to teach kids life skills. Project Pawn aims to educate students about chess and how to utilize the game’s strategies to win at the game of life. “We founded it on the belief that with careful planning and intentional living, noting in life is impossible to achieve,” Project Pawn co-founder Abdul Sulaiman, 29, told the Harlem News. “We teach them the game of chess and how to apply that strategy into creating a fulfilling life of purpose, strategy and focus.” Project Pawn partnered with the city’s Department of Education to bring the program into the city’s school system. The pro- gram also operates in one school in New Jersey. Although the group doesn’t yet have a dedicated space for its activities, Sulaiman said he’s in talks with the city’s Parks Department to bring the nonprofit to Roberto Clemente Park in the Bronx this summer. The summer clinic, held on Saturdays, would teach intensive chess, but also health and Free Exams for new Visit our New!!! 2nd location at 629 Lenox Avenue @ 141st Street patients only from 3/26 - 4/1/ 2015 Senior day every Tues, get an extra 15% off! Call Today 212-222-6100 WYNN OPTICS Most Insurance, Unions, Medicaid and Medicare Plans Lenox Ave/118th & Lenox Ave/141st The New York Black Publishers, Inc. and Metroplus has teamed up to honor Men Who Mentor and will distribute a eparents and guardians with identifying programs for youth. The resource guide will be available in June and online at www. newyorkblackpublishers. com. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Exam, Frame and Lenses $99 fitness. Sulaiman said he also hopes to expand the Project Pawn into several schools in the Bronx. Sulaiman said he and his partner, Christopher Johnson, launched Project Pawn in 2012 after realizing the impact the game made in their own lives. “We understood that chess helped us get through a lot of things, and we wanted to give back,” he said. “We know it can change lives in so many ways.” Since then, more than 500 children have enrolled in the program. The results, Sulaiman said, have been exceptional. Sulaiman said one student said chess taught him to keep moving forward, even when he’s losing. Another said when he made a move on the chessboard; he visualized how he could move safely through his rough neighborhood. “These kids are already applying it to their everyday life,” Sulaiman said. “And that’s the whole point, for them to think for themselves, and not become statistics.” For more information, visit www.projectpawn. com. 21 CHURCH HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Spiritually Speaking T he weather contributed to making Mother’s Day a great event. It was a day to remember our mothers who have gone on before and to honor the present mothers that are with us still. There should be an opportunity to train and support the current batch of mothers who are yet to bring children into the world. Mothers should make sure that the father of their child is involved in that child’s life. It would be nice if there were more married couples, but we can still have hope for two parents raising that child. The statistics on the problems faced by children without fathers are staggering. We applaud Coach Stevan Lynn, Rev. Al Taylor, Rev Vernon Williams and Pastor Jack Royster for their hard work at developing and support the fatherhood initiative across our community. Great to see Les Wilson in town for Mother’s Day weekend from North Carolina where he has a thriving income tax business. Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church joined their First Lady, Rev. Diane Faison to Hickory Hill Baptist Church in the Bronx for a Woman’s event. Bishop Joe Clark is the Pastor of Hickory Hill. Our condolences go out to the family of Rev. Anita By Bill D Fossett, Host of the 3G Experience WHCR-90.3FM Burson, who made her transition last week. Her home going at Convent Avenue Baptist Church, in Harlem was well attended. The Million Mother’s March in Washington was a great success. This event brought mothers together who all have one thing in common. Their sons had been killed by Police Officers. Something has to be done to stop this carnage in our cities across America. The process starts with us adjusting our behavior. The numbers in Baltimore, Chi diculous. A black man killing black men is still a daily part of Inner City life. This has to stop. Yes there is a very high number of Police Officers that do not like or respect us, but what about our behavior in general? Minister Helena Tyson, Assistant Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptiast Chruch was the Mother’s Day preacher at Soundview Baptistb Church in the Bronx. Rev. Marjorie Batson is the Pastor. Get ready New York and America, the Tabernacle of Deliverance will present an Appreciation Service on Saturday, May 23rd, at 3:00pm for me. The church is located at 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd. Rev. Joseph T. Bright, Jr. is the Pastor. All are invited! The response to this event has been wonderful. I look forward to seeing you all. Tabernacle of Deliverance hosted Rev. Lee Arrington, Pastor of Paradise Baptist Church last week. He kicked off the Women’s Day celebration that will come later. Rev. Henry Mack and the congregation of Gospel Hill Baptist Church, the Bronx, were the guests of Faith Memorial Baptist Church on Friday, May 8th. This service was a PreMen’s and Woman’s day celebration. Rev. Raymond L. Mickens is the Pastor of Faith Memorial. The Men and Women’s Day celebration at Faith memorial will be on Sunday, May 24th. Faith Memorial is located at 1435 Prospect Avenue, the Bronx. The morning celebration will feature Rev. Calvin Hayden of Faith Memorial. The Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. where Rev. Gloria Bradshaw is the Pastor will be the afternoon service guests. Follow Bro. Bill on Facebook, watch and listen to The 3G Experience on Thursday mornings from 6am to 10am at www.whcr. org or 90.3FM on terrestrial radio. Send comments and information to Bro. Bill, PO Box 446, Colonial Park Station, New York, NY 10039. Have your civil rights been violated? Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 We can help 22 False Arrest Malicious Prosecution Excessive Force Police Brutality Prison Conditions Denial of Medical Care Inmate on Inmate Assault Personal Injury and other matters Give us a call Paulose PLLC Attorneys at Law Justine R. Gray, Esq. 5676 Riverdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10471 Phone 347 275 4883 Email A small firm with a sizeable impact [email protected] LITERARY CORNER HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS “Child Please” by Ylonda Gault Caviness By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News Contributor I t was enough to make any kid fearful for his life. It was that look your Mama gave you – the one you got when you were acting up, the one that made you want to join the Witness Protection Program. That Look could freeze a kid on the spot forever like a statue and, though it was deadly, it rarely came with sound – except, says Ylonda Gault Caviness, a heavy sigh and “Child, Please.” Growing up, there were many things you learned by observation – one of them being a sharp knowledge of when you were approaching your mother’s last nerve. Like most kids, Ylonda Gault Caviness tried to avoid that mess; instead, she craved her Mama’s approval, though it wasn’t earned easily. And that was the way things just were. Until Caviness had her first child. Chloe was born on a hot August day, and Mama was enormously pleased, though she’d never admit it. In the first days, she was helpful and indulgent with the new baby but, never one to filter what she said, she was constantly critical and eagerly pounced on that which she perceived was wrong. That grated on Caviness. Still, mere weeks into new-Mommyhood, Caviness was shocked when Mama announced that she was going home. Caviness felt abandoned. There were grounds for that, Caviness reasoned. Mama had never had much of a mother herself: when she was just four years old, her mother died and her father quickly gave her a stepmother who was almost straight out of a bad fairy tale. Consequently, Mama didn’t put her own children in the center of her life. She gave them the love they needed, but not that which they wanted. Some months later, Caviness had her second daughter, Trinity, an easy baby who made mother- hood particularly good for Caviness and made Mama quite amused at the way children are raised today. Bemusement, however, didn’t change her forwardness: to Caviness’ chagrin, Mama remained frustrating. By the time baby Cole came along five years after Trinity, everything – the help-no-help, the unwanted advice, and Caviness’ exhaustion– had all come to a crash. So you say there are times when you consider asking your mother for a DNA test? And though you love your kids, you might include them, too? Before you grab the swabs, read “Child, Please.” The first thing you need to know is that author Ylonda Gault Caviness is funny. I mean, LOL funny, in a way that will make you feel like she’s been your friend since junior high. You can practically picture the conversations you’d have with her. But this book isn’t all comedy: Caviness dispenses advice and sass, yes, but she also displays a sweet amount of gratitude, understanding, and the kind of love only shared between mothers and the daughters they drive crazy. I think this is a perfect book for everyone who’s ever had a Mom or been one. It’s also great for any Mother-to-Be. If you love laugh-out-loud, cry-a-little memoirs, then “Child, Please” is worth a Look. “Child, Please” by Ylonda Gault Caviness c.2015, Tarcher / Penguin $25.95 / higher in Canada 320 pages HARLEM MASTERS Call 212-427-8796 Ask about ou Special: Hair Cut& Conditioning Shampoo, Skin Conditioning Hot Towel Wrap *moved from 2477 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. @ 124th -Barber Shop- Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 *New location 633 Lenox Ave 23 TRAVEL HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Travel Tips for Traveling with Children T ake your time- The greatest thing you can take - whether at the airport, sightseeing or getting from A to B - is extra time. Toddlers love to explore and don’t care for the time pressures of travel, so you’re more likely to all retain your cool if you factor the faffing, gawping, stalling, toilet stops and tantrums into your time frame. a new environment. With all the most compact form of entertain- Whether they’re out of routine, gear available, there’s no excuse ment is a device loaded with apps jet-lagged, or eating less healthily, for dressing toddlers in ski-suits and games. kids always seem to get ill on holi- four sizes too big, forgetting their Invest in a child locator- Tod- day. Dampen the impact of broken gloves, or leaving them barefoot dlers aren’t fans of reins, back- nights, frayed temperaments and on a beach where sea urchins lurk. packs with a leash, or any infringe- fevers by packing an easy-to-swal- Pack Pull-Ups for potty train- ment on their freedom. Keep tabs low medicine such as Calpol in ing- Planes and public transport on them at airports, train stations the UK. Other basic ingredients in during the potty training days can and crowded attractions with a your first aid kit should include an- foods. Collecting postcards from out of nappies, don’t forget the be a nightmare. As if you didn’t child locator. The child wears a tiseptic wipes, plasters, sting treat- places you visit and asking them to baby wipes. They’re useful for have enough in your hand lug- small unit (strapped to a belt or ment, and a thermometer. write themselves a message on the washing hands, cleaning toilet gage, now you’re expected to add shoe) and you keep the transmitter. Avoid sweets!!! - Resist the back means they can reach adult- seats, and wiping down restaurant a potty, three changes of clothes If you lose your child set off the temptation to keep them going on hood with a library of memories all tables. In the same spirit, little bot- Give them a camera- Giv- and bags of wet, stinky pants. Pot- alarm and follow the sound to find a long journey by feeding them their own. tles of hand cleanser can be a life- ing toddlers their own (robust, ty-training gurus may disagree, them. sweets. Pack a mixture of savory Check your passports- Chil- saver in some countries, but check child-friendly) camera encourages but if toddlers are still having lots Keep bugs at bay-Whether snacks like cheese cubes, bread dren’s passports only last five the travel regulations for liquids them to observe their surround- of little accidents then I’m all for you’re traveling to Paignton or sticks, fruit and bagels - anything years and they have a habit of run- well in advance. ings and focus on what interests putting them back into Pull-Ups on Peru, antibacterial wipes and hand to avoid arriving in a strange city ning out when you’re not looking. Engage and involve older them. You might be surprised at the plane. sanitizer are handbag essentials. A with children in the middle of a Allow at least four weeks to renew children- The best way to avoid sugar rush. the results from their knee-high Be app-y- Thanks to tod- wipe of the cutlery in restaurants one. The cost of a last-minute a soul-destroying sulk from your view. Amongst pictures of feet and dler-friendly apps, there’s no need where you’re unsure of hygiene, Encourage them to keep a trav- passport is astronomical, and par- teenager is to involve them in the wheels. to cram a toy box into your hand or a squirt of hand sanitizer when el journal- Get your kids drawing ticularly galling if you only realize planning of the holiday and ask Be prepared for the climate- luggage when traveling by plane. there’s no washing facilities, can and listing things they’ve seen it’s necessary when already in the them for input on what they’d like It’s simple advice, but children By all means take a book and a zap a few germs and prevent tod- and interesting foods they’ve ferry queue at Calais. to do. You might be surprised to dressed comfortably for the weath- magic scribbler (crayons just get dlers catching some common bugs. tried. Who knows, this might also Remember the baby wipes- er and terrain will be happier in lost down the side of seats), but the Don’t forget the medicine- encourage them to try different Even if all your children are long STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THE ‘80s 37. *1981 flick with George C. Scott and Timothy Hutton 39. Clingy one 40. Famous French couturier 41. Highest point, pl. 43. Greek god of war 44. Clown act 46. Japanese stringed instrument 47. Stretched ride 48. Twinings package 50. Fill to excess 52. Goes with sin and cos 53. Argument 55. ____-been 57. *Often carried on shoulder 61. *19080s Olympic city 64. Sac enclosing embryo, pl. 65. Anger or wrath 67. Less wild 69. Soil for cultivation 70. Sailor’s assent 71. Clear the blackboard 72. Eye affliction 73. Albanian money Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 ACROSS 1. Inhabitant of Aleutian Islands 6. “____ alive!” 9. William McKinley High School’s famous club 13. Caterpillar to butterfly 14. Ribonucleic acid 15. Members of Christian community 16. More so than fine 17. Banking convenience 18. Matter of debate 19. *Elected twice in the ‘80s 21. *Popular along with shoulder pads 23. *___ Zeppelin, broke up in 1980 24. Mountain lake 25. *Blake Edwards comedy with Julie Andrews 28. Editor’s oversight 30. Fate 24 35. Like a devoted fan 74. As opposed to owns DOWN 1. *TV’s friendly alien 2. Den 3. Marine eagle 4. Relating to uvea 5. Walmart competitor 6. *Location of hostage crisis 7. *Ted Turner’s TV addition 8. Brazilian dance 9. Deep wound 10. *____ Whelchel of “Facts of Life” 11. Purse to match a gown 12. Ogler 15. Woody polymer 20. Temples’ innermost sanctuaries 22. Aggravate 24. At or near the top 25. *Assassinated Egyptian President 26. Sheep-like 27. Plants and animals 29. *”Brat ____” 31. Navy commando 32. Like Boy Scout’s badge 33. Organ swelling 34. *Youngest heavyweight champ 36. Small quantity, especially of a liquid 38. Stiff hair 42. 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Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The Bronx COMMUNITY HARLEM NEWS “Good News You Can Use” Vol. 15 No. 20 May 14, - May 20, 2015 NYC $1.00 New York Society for Ethical Culture Tackles Future Public Service Options page 14 t Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age page 19 Travel Tips for Taveling with Children page 24 Men Who Mentor: Project Pawn Chess Program Teaches Kids to Excel in the Game of Life page 21 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS page 10 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.harlemnewsgroup.com /harlemnewsinc @harlemnewsinc The Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The Bronx COMMUNITY BRONX NEWS “Good News You Can Use” Vol. 15 No. 20 May 14, - May 20, 2015 FREE New York Society for Ethical Culture Tackles Future Public Service Options page 14 t Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age page 19 Travel Tips for Taveling with Children page 24 Men Who Mentor: Project Pawn Chess Program Teaches Kids to Excel in the Game of Life page 21 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS page 10 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.harlemnewsgroup.com /harlemnewsinc @harlemnewsinc BRONX HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Southern Boulevard BID Salsa Concert O By Howard Giske n Saturday May 9th, 2015, the Southern Blvd. BID (Business Improvement District), together with Marketing & Advertising Solutions Inc. (MAS) presented the “Salsa in the Park” Festival, a Mother’s Day Weekend Special from 12pm-4pm. The Festival was hosted by singer and media personality Ms. Yamilet Mia and took place on Southern Boulevard on E. 163rd Street at the Monsignor Raul Del Valle Square, by the Hunts Point Station. This event celebrated Puerto Rican culture, and marked the opening of the Spring-Summer block party season. This show’s highlight was the classical salsa performance by Gilberto Colon Jr. with his band “Ensalada de Pulpo.” Gilberto has the distinction of having played with all of the big three of salsa, Tito Puento, Tito Rodriguez, and the Machito Orchestras. Another notable performer was Julian Vasquez “El Diamante De Salsa”- with his orchestra and former all star Fania members. Steve Seda gave people Salsa dance lessons. The intense sound of the live salsa bands boomed through the entire area. What made the music especially attractive were the multi-drum and bongo percussionists, and the well filled-out horn sections, including trumpets and other horn instruments, plus piano, and electric bass. The purpose of this event was to promote shopping and raise awareness on the diverse array of new businesses in the area, such as The Children’s Place, Rainbow, Sesinko clothing store, and more. The area features national chains such as Best Buy, as well as many locally based boutique stores. In addition to subway service, there is bus service, and car access by the Bruckner Express- way. The Southern Blvd BID includes both sides of Southern Blvd from East 163rd to 167th St and some of the adjacent areas of Westchester Avenue. It is one of the fastest growing BIDS in the Bronx with little or no store vacancies. The events located in this BID were well received by the many merchants who participate. Stay tuned for the next Southern Blvd BID event that will be an outdoor freestyle concert featuring talented favorites on Saturday, August 22nd from 12pm-6pm. For more info see www.southernblvdbid. org S tate Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) honored Randi Martos, Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, at the 18th annual Women of Distinction Ceremony at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday evening. For more than 20 years, Martos has served as a strong, positive force in the Bronx -- holding an array of leadership positions including democratic district leader, parents’ association president, head of her co-op board and more. “Born and raised in the Bronx, Randi Martos is a respected politi- cal leader, brilliant mind and staunch community activist who has helped make the Riverdale community all that it is today. Randi has played a central role in ensuring our local public schools are first-rate -- spearheading the effort to create the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy in 1999 -- and later serving as a parent leader at the school for six years,” said Senator Jeff Klein. “In her work as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Dinowitz, Randi’s leadership and direction has been nothing short of exemplary. I am proud to present Randi with this year’s Woman of Distinction award. Her tireless advocacy, strong sense of community and wonderful spirit are an inspiration to us all.” “I am honored to be named a Woman of Distinction by Senator Klein. Having grown up and lived in Riverdale for most of my life, it is deeply meaningful to me to be able to serve my community through my work with Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, as Democratic District Leader, as an active member of the Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club and as president of my building’s co-op,” said Randi Martos. “Riverdale is a truly special community and I feel fortunate to work with so many passionate and talented people every day. Thank you to Senator Klein for this tremendous honor.” Martos grew up in Riverdale where she attended local public schools P.S. 24, M.S. 141 and the Bronx High School of Science. More than 15 years ago, Martos began working for Assemblyman Dinowitz as a community liaison in his district office. Shortly after, she was elected Female District Leader of the 81st Assembly District. In her spare time, Martos spends time with her family and cheers on her favorite team at Yankee Stadium. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 Senator Klein Honors Leading Bronxite Randi Martos at 18th Annual New York State Women of Distinction Ceremony 5 The Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. Connecting Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn and The Bronx COMMUNITY BROOKLYN NEWS “Good News You Can Use” Vol. 15 No. 20 May 14, - May 20, 2015 FREE New York Society for Ethical Culture Tackles Future Public Service Options page 14 t Tips to Help You Avoid Surplus Fat as You Age page 19 Travel Tips for Taveling with Children page 24 Men Who Mentor: Project Pawn Chess Program Teaches Kids to Excel in the Game of Life page 21 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS page 10 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.harlemnewsgroup.com /harlemnewsinc @harlemnewsinc BROOKLYN HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Presents Eddie Palmieri’s Latin Jazz Septet B rooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College concludes its 60th Anniversary Season with a concert by Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri, performing with his Latin Jazz Septet on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8pm. Dubbed “the Latin Thelonius Monk” by famed jazz photographer Lee Tanner, Eddie Palmieri leads his septet with charismatic power and bold innovative drive. Tickets are $30-40 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (TueSat, 1pm-6pm). Eddie Palmieri has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. With a discography that includes 36 titles, Mr. Palmieri has been awarded 10 Grammy Awards. A first generation “Nuyorican,” he is best known for combining jazz piano and instrumental solos with Latin rhythms. Born in Spanish Harlem in 1936, Eddie began piano studies at an early age, as did his celebrated older brother, the late Salsa legend and pianist, Charlie Palmieri. For Latin New Yorkers of Eddie’s generation, music was a vehicle out of El Barrio. At age 11, he auditioned at Weil Recital Hall, which is next door to Carnegie Hall, a venue as far from the Bronx as he could imagine. Possessed by a desire to play the drums, Palmieri joined his uncle’s orchestra at age 13, where he played timbales. Says Palmieri, “By 15, it was good-bye timbales and back to the piano until this day. I’m a frustrated percussionist, so I take it out on the piano.” He formed the band Conjunto La Perfecta in 1961, led by singer Ismael Quintana, and would go on to create an influential style and unique sound. He received his first Grammy Award in 1975 for his release The Sun of Latin Music, which is often considered the most historic, as it was the first time Latin Music was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS). Since then, he has toured the world many times over and received numerous awards, honors and accolades. In 2013, Mr. Palmieri received the Latin Recording Academy®’s Lifetime Achievement Award as well as NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. 5th Annual “Hope and A Future” - A Celebration of Haiti - Salutes C2C Neighors Building Forward Together O Sponsored by the WBLSWLIB, Perspectives Haitiennes, New York Amsterdam News and the Haitian Times, this year’s celebration honors 2015 as the “Year of the C2C Neighbor” saluting those who believe in C2C’s mission and vision to “create self-sufficient communities by working with the community” and are committed to financially supporting C2C’s Haïti Restoration and Transformation Pilot Project to completion. “Our goal on the 16th is to raise a community of 100 C2C Neighbors to help complete the project!” said C2C CEO + FireStarter Marie-Yolaine Eusebe. In addition to celebrating its 5th anniversary by proclaiming the “Year of C2C Neighbor”, C2C will also launch the premiere of “Piti Piti”(Little by Little), a multimedia theatrical experience depicting how C2C Neighbors generously support the work on the ground of the C2C Haïti Restoration and Transformation Pilot Project (HRTPP). Performance begins at 2:00pm. The cast of performers will include international Haitian musician BélO, CCC Performing Arts Department, Boots and more. This compelling story weaves music and culture to make a case for education, environmental protection and self-sufficiency. Prior to the “Piti Piti” production, at 12pm, the lobby of BRIC Arts Media House will transform into C2C’s Ayiti Marché. Celebrity Haitian Culinary Artist Nadege Fleurimond, author of Haiti Uncovered: A Regional Adventure Into the Art of Haitian Cuisine, will serve as host for this festive extravaganza, which brings local, national and international businesses and organizations together for a cultural exchange of information, services and products beneficial to the Caribbean and surrounding communities. Attendees will also get to partake in the tastes and sounds of Haïti, while exploring Haïti’s rich artistic and cultural contributions through various artisans and exhibitors. Festive Haitian music, raffles, giveaways, and promotions will occur throughout the Marché. Proceeds from the 5th Annual “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti will go towards completing C2C’s Water Initiative and promote environmental stabilization in Petit Goâve, Haïti. In April 2011, C2C and its mountainside Partner Community launched the C2C Water Initiative building a gravity-fed water distribution system that currently provides the entire community with access to water. Due to rapid deteriorating environmental conditions at the water source, C2C and their project partner Pinchina Consulting implemented an environmental stabilization plan in 2013 to protect the investments made thus far. This stabilization plan began with the community planting 14,000 seedlings to slow down the massive deforestation and soil erosion around the water source. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 n Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 12pm, Community2Community (C2C) will kick off the 5th Annual “Hope and A Future” – A Celebration of Haïti. The festive affair will take place from 12pm-5pm, at BRIC Arts Media House, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY and will include live performances, an open marketplace, family fun and much more all in support of a worthy cause. 5 The Harlem Community Newspapers, Inc. 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Signature projects include “Sports and Fitness Day” at P.S. 330 Q, 110-08 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY,, and “Revitalize Rockaway Skate Park,” Shore Front Parkway at 91st Street, Rockaway Park, NY. During “Sports and Fitness Day,” 20 volunteers from Delta Airlines assisted with interschool sports clinics that will bring together 40 children, grades kindergarten to 3rd grade from P.S. 330 Q, and students from the Action Center in the Rockaways in the name of friendly com- relay races. petition. The students At “Revitalize Rockplayed soccer, basket- away Skate Park,” 30 ball, and took part in New York Cares vol- unteers will help repair and add a fresh coat of paint to the park’s ramps and rails, which were installed after Su- around the skate park perstorm Sandy. Tasks entrance. will also include debris removal and gardening Queens Botanical Garden’s World Fair Train Show this Memorial Day Holiday May 23-May 25 The World’s Fair Train Show at QBG will feature fully working “G” scale model trains which will be traveling on their tracks through the Garden and around a scaleddown Unisphere and other iconic features from the 1964 World’s Fair. The train exhibit will be in operation from 10am to 5pm all three days. In addition, there will be “trackless train” rides which will run around select parts of the garden (noon to 4pm; additional fees apply). In conjunction, the first Music in the Garden performance of this season is scheduled for Saturday from 3 to 5 pm. The New York Exceptions will present popular music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. This doo-wop band will have you singing and dancing to your favorite oldies! Music in the Garden is sponsored by Astoria Bank. The Long Island Garden Railway Society is one of dozens of organizations across the country that present model railroad layouts placed outside, usually winding through a landscaped setting. Garden railroading is sometimes described as the marriage of model railroading and gardening. We look forward to sharing this event with the community and would love to see it covered by your organization. Inquiries may be directed to (718) 8863800, ext. 213 or [email protected] Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and demonstrations of environmental stewardship. Located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing, Queens Botanical Garden is easily accessible by car, train, or bus. For travel directions and more information visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800. Queens Botanical Garden is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its opera- tion is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. Harlem Community Newspapers | May 14, 2015 T his Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, Queens Botanical Garden will host the 2nd Annual World’s Fair Train Show created by the Long Island Garden Railway Society, Inc. (LIGRS). 5
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