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• Publication date: July 2, 2009 Clear

• 149th St. and 26th Ave. Parks Department is a Disgrace to City by Denis Hamill - NY Daily News

  ...7, at 8 a.m., we had another game, this one in Flushing Park on 149th St. and 26th Ave. Same thing: Two teams, mobs of parents, plus an adult softball game being played, and...

  Published by Lost in the Ozone... on July 2, 2009.

• Cornelia Street between Wilson and Knickerbocker Hostage Taking Ends With Perp’s Death

  A hostage situation was resolved this afternoon on Cornelia Street between Wilson and Knickerbocker, apparently when an NYPD sniper shot the assailant dead. You can see the sniper on top of the swat vehicle in the above photo.

  Published by BushwickBK.com on July 2, 2009.

• Morgan and Flushing Hostage Taking Ends With Perp’s Death

  -- me, at Morgan and Flushing, on Sunday morning.

  Published by BushwickBK.com on July 2, 2009.

• 5985 Broadway Peace through violence is this dojo's mantra (Better Living Section)

  Now the DeWitt Clinton High School student has joined others in the Riverdale/Kingsbridge area at the Three Mountains Martial Arts Center at 5985 Broadway. There he’s sharpened his skills, turned into a more polished fighter, and learned to be respectful in and outside the dojo.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Broadway and West 231st Street Vendor shares love of literature - on the sidewalk (News and Features Section)

  On a dreary morning last week, the bookman awoke bleary-eyed in his Kingsbridge apartment, packed up seven shopping carts and suitcases full of books, and, one by one, lugged and pushed them through the rain to the corner of Broadway and West 231st Street.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Broadway and 112th Street Vendor shares love of literature - on the sidewalk (News and Features Section)

  ...and suitcases, boarded the No. 1 train, and scouted out a high-traffic spot on Broadway and 112th Street. Customers quickly began bringing him their old books. Others invited him to their homes to...

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Wed., July 1 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a writing workshop, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street at Independence Avenue Thu., July 2 (On the Calendar Section)

  There will be a tour of the contemporary art on view at noon in the Glyndor Gallery at Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street at Independence Avenue at noon.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sat., July 4 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a family art project from 1 to 4 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Mosholu Avenue and Broadway Sat., July 4 (On the Calendar Section)

  The Bronx Arts Ensemble Jazz and Dixieland Band will play a musical salute to George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, W.C. Handy and others in their concert in the park at Rockwood Drive Circle, near Mosholu Avenue and Broadway.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Hillman Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South Sat., July 4 (On the Calendar Section)

  If it rains the concert will be moved to Vladeck Hall in the Amalgamated Houses, corner of Hillman Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sun., July 5 (On the Calendar Section)

  Yoga instructor Neem Dewji will lead a class at 9:30 a.m. on the grounds at Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. Classes cost $10 for members and $18 for non members.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Wed., July 8 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill will host Sunset Wednesdays on the grounds, at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue. There will be free tastings of New York State wines, goods on sale from local...

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Thu., July 9 (On the Calendar Section)

  Wave Hill members and their guests are invited to spread a blanket and eat on the grounds at the public garden, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, from 6 p.m. to dusk.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 249th Street and Independence Avenue Sun., July 12 (On the Calendar Section)

  Poets House presents “Writing the Hudson River,” a panel discussion and reading in honor of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage to New York starting at 1 p.m. at Wave Hill, 249th Street and Independence Avenue.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Thu., July 16 (On the Calendar Section)

  There will be a cooking workshop on the many uses of the mint family at Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, at 1 p.m.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Mosholu Avenue and West 256th Street Ongoing Programs (On the Calendar Section)

  The market will be set up at Riverdale Neighborhood House’s Dodge building on the corner of Mosholu Avenue and West 256th Street.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Ongoing Programs (On the Calendar Section)

  There will be classes in the Chinese martial art of tai chi at Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, every Saturday morning, but not Saturday, July 4.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 240 block of West 231st Street Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  1. A robber struck the clerk at Broadway Candy on June 24 before running off with stolen beer, police said. The robbery happened about 5 a.m. at the store in the 240 block of West 231st Street. The clerk was not seriously hurt. No arrests have been made.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 5900 block of Arlington Avenue Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  Nearly $9,000 worth of jewelry was burglarized from a residence in the 5900 block of Arlington Avenue on Sunday, police said. The victim left home on June 25 and returned three days later to find the jewelry gone, police said. No arrests have been made.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 2800 block of Exterior Street Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  A trailer was burglarized in the 2800 block of Exterior Street on June 22 about 2:30 a.m., police said. Information on items that may have been taken was not available. No arrests have been made.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 60 block of Van Cortlandt Park West Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  A purse was stolen from a vehicle in the 60 block of Van Cortlandt Park West on June 23 about 4:30 p.m., police said. The purse thief, who has not been caught, faces a charge of grand larceny.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Douglas Avenue and West 235th Street Police Beat (Police Beat Section)

  A Dodge Caravan was stolen from Douglas Avenue and West 235th Street on June 26 about 10 a.m., police said. The vehicle owner parked it on June 24 and returned two days later to find it missing. The vehicle has not been recovered.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Art (Stepping Out Section)

  WAVE HILL West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, presents “overture to Whirl,” a new exhibition by New York artist Janelle Iglesias, now on...

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Kids (Stepping Out Section)

  WAVE HILL, located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host its next Family Art Project on Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5...

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 81st Street and Central Park West Miscellany (Stepping Out Section)

  THE AMERICAN Museum of Natural History, 81st Street and Central Park West, will present “A Night at the Museum,” its special overnight adventure and sleepover program, on...

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Mosholu Avenue and Broadway Holiday concert (Stepping Out - Editor's Choice Section)

  The show will take place at Rockwood Drive Circle, located near Mosholu Avenue and Broadway. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to Vladeck Hall, at the Amalgamated Houses, on the corner of Hillman Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• Hillman Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South Holiday concert (Stepping Out - Editor's Choice Section)

  The show will take place at Rockwood Drive Circle, located near Mosholu Avenue and Broadway. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to Vladeck Hall, at the Amalgamated Houses, on the corner of Hillman Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• West 249th Street and Independence Avenue Beading workshop (Stepping Out - Editor's Choice Section)

  Wave Hill, West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, will host a special four-session Beading Workshop, beginning on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Wave Hill House.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.

• 160th Street, between Courtlandt and Melrose Community party (Stepping Out - Editor's Choice Section)

  The Bronx Defenders will host its 2009 Community Block Party, today, Thursday, July 2, from noon to 4 p.m., at 160th Street, between Courtlandt and Melrose avenues. This familyfriendly event will include free food, live music and entertainment, as well as plenty of activities for people of all ages.

  Published by Riverdale Press on July 2, 2009.