Prevent Zumba Injuries

How to avoid Zumba injuries

Rafael Martínez Alequín, local guy makes good

Press conference at City Hall? Meet VC Village’s mayor torturer - The Riverdale Press

Dancercise with Doriana

Doriana leading a class

This dynamic woman lead a dancercise class on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 3:30 PM at the Van Cortlandt Senior Center.
It was great fun.

WW II Polish Rescuers of Jews celebrated

Here is the story

Preserve the Comfort Women Memorial

This memorial should remain in Palisades Park, NJ

Bronx Opera Ensemble and Art Exhibit

Here's a story from the NY Daily News about the art show. Here's a photo from the article:

SPARC (Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide) Art Show will open on Wed. June 27th at 1:30 PM at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center, 3880 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx. Referencing their personal narratives, participants created colorful self-portraits that incorporate collage, drawing and multi-dimensional imagery. Meet Michael Ferris, Jr., our resident artist, along with the talented participants who created these works over the past 5 months. Refreshments will be served. The SPARC initiative was sponsored by NY Dept. of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Bronx Council on the Arts. The SPARC Art Show at JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center will run through Friday, July 6th, 2012.

At 5:30 PM on June 27th, join us for a fish dinner followed by the Bronx Opera Ensemble’s classical and Broadway extravaganza. Suggested senior contribution for dinner is $2.00. Recommended senior contribution for event is $2.00. Non-senior guests are welcome. For reservations and further information, call the center office 718-549-4700 by Mon. June 25th.
JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center is funded by NYC DFTA and by legislative grants from Council Member Oliver Koppell and from Borough President
Ruben Diaz, Jr.   

More hype about Dr. Sharma

Don't believe the hype

Rounds Preview: Excelling in Cardiac Care 
This article touts the protocol books that Dr. Sharma has medical and nursing staff memorize.  However, the practice of medicine and nursing is in part the implementation of protocols.  Memorizing is for passing exams.


Here is my yelp review of Dr. Samin Sharma