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BABY GIRL Actress Kirsten Vangsness reflects on Criminal Minds’ 15-year legacy

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s the popular adage goes, all good things must come to an end. Sadly, that saying rings true as CBS’ hit crime drama Criminal Minds has its final curtain call starting this January after 15 years on the air. Through the years, many of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) agents have come and gone, but flamboyant and fun-loving technical analyst Penelope Garcia, who is portrayed by actress Kirsten Vangsness, always stuck around as a critical component of the BAU. Based on Vangsness’ confident and outgoing portrayal of Penelope, one would never guess that as a child Vangsness was incredibly shy growing up. “When I was a kid, I was painfully shy, I was weird looking and got made fun of a lot,” Vangsness said. “My dad hadn’t taken care of himself enough to be an opera singer, which is what he started to do. So we moved to the Central Valley [in California] and he would always be the lead in community theater plays. My older sister would always be, like, one of the young girls and I would always play the old lady in the back, so things that basically didn’t require speaking. When I went into eighth grade I didn’t talk the whole eighth grade and I did really badly in school. When I got into high school, my mom told me that I had to take shop or drama. So I took drama and the first two assignments we did required no speaking. It was

all pantomime and I got an A. I never got an A in anything and then I got really fascinated by it. I had no idea that it would ever be an option as an actual career. It’s super strange and wonderful.” Dedicating 15 years-worth of her life to her character, Vangsness feels protective of Penelope because she created her. She even brought in her grandma’s candy dish to put on her office desk that she sits at on the show. “I love her. It’s an honor,” Vangsness said about her character. “There’s literally no one I can think of that I’d rather be the guardian of because I made her up almost out of thin air. In the first episode, they said ‘bring your own clothes. We don’t know if we have your size.’ I dress like a 7-year-old pirate from space or something so when I brought my clothes, they wanted business clothes, which I didn’t have, so they hybridized the way that I dressed. When I first sat down at her desk, there was nothing on it. So as the show became popular, fans would give me pens or send me stuff and I started to litter the desk with it. So her whole environment is like a love letter to the fans and serves as a little living document. I made her up and I knew what I wanted her to be. I care a lot about her and how I portray her. My scenes were very, very quick to film. A lot of what people saw was in one take because we shot things very quickly. I was usually in my makeup chair for longer than in my office shooting.

Kirsten Vangsness as technical analyst Penelope Garcia. (Photo by CBS) That’s because I spent so much of the time when I’m not at work working on her. She’s important to me. I think she was important to other women especially, but to people who also felt different.” “Hey, baby girl.” If you’re a longtime fan of Criminal Minds, you most likely had a smirk on your face whenever Penelope and BAU agent Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) flirted with each other. What most might not know is that the flirtatious relationship between the two on-screen was actually a reflection of what happened off-screen. “In the first episode I’m in, he’s the first person that I talk to on the phone, so I had never met him and I didn’t know who I was talking to,” Vangsness confessed. “In the second episode table

read, he came in and he had seen the pilot and he introduced himself and said, ‘We talk on the phone.’ I don’t know if we knew each other in another life or whatever, but I had such an admiration for him and I care about him. I never felt intimidated by him. I felt very comfortable with him from the jump. So that day, when we did the table read they told us that the main cast has to stay because we have to watch the sexual harassment video. So I’m sitting next to him and the video starts. This is probably bad, but he’s making jokes to me and I’m making jokes back to him. We’re basically sexually harassing each other, but we’re whispering because we didn’t want to get in trouble. That night, I got a call and was told that they

Penelope Garcia has proven to be an important component to the BAU. (Photo by CBS)

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FEATURE BABY GIRL from page 3A were sending me different pages and I didn’t really know what that meant. They made changes to the scene and the pages that they sent were things that Shemar and I said to each other in that sexual harassment meeting and it was very bizarre. The next day, we start filming this scene and almost immediately we knew we had chemistry. We still text each other and talk. He’s gone to so many of my plays and sat front row. I love him.” From in front of the camera to behind it, Vangsness also had the unique opportunity to have co-written a few episodes of Criminal Minds. “When I wrote them, I co-wrote them with our showrunner Erica Messer,” she said. “The way we wrote them, at least initially, was very typical. I’ve written five of them. We’d get together with all the writers and you pitch your story with everybody in the room and then all the writers would figure it all out and come up with some outline. Erica and I would sit down with that outline, type it up and then we’d split it. Erica is a writing genius, especially when it comes to television writing. What I like is that all the episodes that we’ve done have had very personal character-driven

BAU agent Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) (Photo by Darren Michaels/CBS) moments. I would say the hardest one to write was the series finale because you’re wrapping up a whole show. The show itself is a character and then you have all the characters and you want to give everybody time and you never feel like you can. It’s very frustrating.” So what element of the show does Vangsness think resonates most with fans? Simple. It’s all about connection. “I think that they feel our connection and they can tell,” she explained. “I think no matter any inception of the cast. I’ve been there from the jump.

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I wasn’t in episode five, but I was in every single other episode. I can tell you that there has always been this spirit of closeness. This group of us for the past couple of years, we’re like thick as thieves—like it’s crazy. We all have chemistry individually in real life as people and then our characters have chemistry. We care about not just our part, but everybody else. I think when you add to that all this mystery and suspense and the idea that monsters are created by monsters; that becomes a very intoxicating situation. I think that’s why people can watch the show again and again because you’re watching the plotlines and people that are very relaxed behaving with each other, are happy with their jobs and interested in a good product. There’s not a week that goes by where someone isn’t texting ‘I love you so much.’ The 15th and final season of Criminal Minds is quickly approaching and with the season only being 10 episodes, Vangsness promises that each episode will be worth it. “I think this is going to be a really great season,” Vangsness said. “I know that our bit we did was very special. It’s very much a love letter to the fans. We wanted the finale to be fun to shoot and watch, and I think we did that. I feel like the whole season is like an homage to everybody on previous seasons, but that doesn’t mean that everybody returns to the show. We do this really cool thing that [show writer] Breen Frazier wrote for this episode called ‘Saturday’ where you learn how everyone at the BAU spends their day off. There’s more payoff on the JJ and Reid love story. Jane Lynch is coming back, Rachel Leigh Cook is on for a few episodes and we’re going to do more stuff with [serial killer] Everett Lynch, which Michael Mosely plays so incredibly well. There’s going to be some great stuff with that. There’s a lot that happens this season. It’s only 10 episodes, but darn it, they’re good.”

BAU agent Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewester) and Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) (Photo by CBS) Fans of the show might remember a certain episode that was properly titled “Penelope” during season 3 when Penelope was shot by a man she was dating, who had an ulterior motive. It was regarded by fans as one of the most must-watch episodes of the series. “She’s not a character that you’re used to seeing in distress and very vulnerable,” Vangsness said. “There were so many parts of that filming that were very vulnerable, whether it was that you’re going to get shot by somebody or we’re going to talk about this character you play. When you’re playing somebody that people are talking about in a certain way, it feels strange. There were scenes where I’m not wearing any makeup so that was vulnerable, but I think it was worth it. I remember feeling very exposed. Even my own sister called me crying because she saw the preview of it. She was like ‘Are you OK?” It was a big deal. I feel good that it got that effect. I feel like in this last season, Penelope has some hurdles to cross over for sure, but that was certainly a big deal.” Now that the show is behind her, Vangsness has a busy year ahead of her. “I just made an animated short called ‘Curtains’ that I’ve submitted to a bunch of film festivals,” Vangsness revealed. “I took a couple of plays that I wrote to Edinburgh this summer and I’m writing a new show right now. I’m so excited about who I’m collaborating with, but I can’t share yet. I’m writing a new play and I’m a member of Theatre of Note in Hollywood, so I do stuff there. Then, I co-own a distillery called Blinking Owl Distillery, which is in Santa Anna, so I help out over there. I’ve been auditioning. I’m so appreciative that we have this time still, because it’s airing. It feels like it’s here and that it’s not gone yet.” The final season of CBS’ Criminal Minds begins Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. with a 2-hour premiere.

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A CRIMINAL ROUND-UP Meet the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit team BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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CBS’ hit crime drama Criminal Minds premiered on Sept. 22, 2005, and has been adored by fans for 15 seasons. The 1-hour drama follows a group of behavioral profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), who utilize behavioral analysis and profiling to investigate violent and gruesome crimes. The show tells the story of the team as they work on various cases and tackle their personal everyday struggles. Meet the BAU agents, who lock away some of the worst serial killers known to mankind.

Dr. Spencer Reid

(Played by Matthew Gray Gubler)

Jennifer “JJ” Jareau

Penelope Garcia

(Played by Kirsten Vangsness) Garcia joined the BAU after she illegally accessed some of their equipment while she was an underground hacker and was then offered a job. She usually supports the team from her computer lab, but occasionally joins them on location. Her parents were killed by a drunk driver when they were out looking for her when she was a teen who had missed her curfew. She also had a flirtatious relationship with BAU agent Derek Morgan, often engaging in comical banter of a sexually sugges- Penelope Garcia (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS) tive nature when he calls for information.

Dr. Tara Lewis

(Played by A. J. Cook)

(Played by Aisha Tyler)

Lewis is a forensic psychologist and BAU agent with an eye on forensic psychology and its application toward the criminal-justice system. She joined the FBI as a forensic psychologist, who extensively interviews a number of psychopathic criminals to determine whether they are fit for trial. Before joining the BAU, she came from the Dr. Tara Lewis San Francisco FBI field office. (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS)

Luke Alvez

Jennifer “JJ” Jareau

(Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS)

Emily Prentiss

(Played by Paget Brewster) Prentiss is the daughter of ambassador Elizabeth Prentiss and is a very level-headed and calm person. Her initial role within the BAU was to report any problems within the BAU to the higher-ups, but Prentiss remained loyal to the team and refused to report any problems, going so far as threatening resignation. She is also fluent in several languages, such as Spanish, French, Greek and Arabic. In season 6, she was thought to be killed while being held hostage, but it was eventually revealed that she survived. In Paris, she meets Jareau and gives her passports and bank accounts for protection. In the season 7 premiere, she returns alive and well, much to the team’s surprise. Eventually, Prentiss is promoted to the BAU’s unit chief.

Rossi, who was a marine in Vietnam, is a highly experienced profiler, who worked the BAU in its origins, then took early retirement in 1997 to write books and go on lecture tours about criminal analysis, until volunteering to return to the BAU. He has been married three times and is quite wealthy because of his successful writing career. To most who know him, Rossi can be described David Rossi as compassionate, bold and loyal.

(Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS)

Reid is a genius who holds Ph.D’s in mathematics, chemistry and engineering as well as bachelor of arts degrees in psychology and sociology. With an IQ of 187, it’s no surprise that he would have all of those accolades under his belt. His mother Diana Reid, who is played by the brilliant Jane Lynch, suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and has been committed to a mental institution for many years. His love life is a little complicated since Reid has a crush on fellow agent JJ Jareau, who is married with children. Reid also has an eidetic memory, which means that he can remember large amounts of informa- Dr. Spencer Reid (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS) tion with extraordinary detail.

Jareau served as the communications liaison of the BAU to local police agencies from seasons 1 to 5. However, in season 6, in the episode “JJ,” she is forced to accept a promotion at the Pentagon, causing her departure from the team only later to return as a legitimate profiler the following season. Jareau also admits to helping BAU agent Emily Prentiss fake her death, much to the dismay of her colleagues. Last season in a shocking finale, while Reid and Jareau were held at gunpoint in a hostage situation, Jareau confesses to Reid that she’s always loved him. What becomes of Jareau’s and Reid’s relationship remains to be seen.

David Rossi

(Played by Joe Mantegna)

(Played by Adam Rodriguez) Alvez is a member of the FBI fugitive task force that partners with the BAU. Inspired by his father’s military service, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a part of the 75th Rangers Regiment in Iraq. After he was discharged, Alvez joined the FBI and worked in different divisions. While training with the fugitive task force, he studied Calvin Shaw, a disgraced former FBI Luke Alvez (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS) agent convicted of murdering his informant.

Matt Simmons

(Played by Daniel Henney)

Emily Prentiss (Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS)

Simmons is a special operations agent and formerly worked with the International Response Team (IRT). Simmons has a wife and has a total of four children. He was a former member of a special ops unit, and his experience with the unit allowed him to hone his profiling skills. He joins the BAU following the disbandment of the IRT.

Matt Simmons

(Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS)

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START HERE Top-10 episodes of Criminal Minds that will have you hooked BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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ew television series have stood the test of time like Criminal Minds. The CBS police procedural crime drama that follows a team of FBI profilers as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), is hailed as one of the network’s most-watched cable shows throughout its 15-year-long run. Even those who have never seen a full episode have likely caught a snippet flipping through the channels on syndicated TV or heard the buzz from family or friends who’ve watched the show since it premiered in 2005. With the 15th and final season airing on Jan. 8, it is the perfect time to get acquainted with the critically-acclaimed show. It’s streaming on Netflix and CBS All Access—the subscription service that allows you to stream episodes live and also has all current season episodes of Criminal Minds available on demand. If you don’t have time to watch all 314 episodes before the start of season 15, these 10 episodes are the perfect introduction to the show you’ll no doubt soon be bingeing.

“Penelope” (S3E9)

Criminal Minds is lauded for its exceptional character development and this episode speaks volumes to that accomplishment. In season 3, fans learn more about beloved crime solver Penelope Garcia (Kirsten

Vangsness) when the team unites to protect her life from a serial killer. The episode highlights the well-thoughtout interpersonal relationships between the characters, which draws in viewers as much as the thrilling crime drama plot.

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The serial copycat killer, known as The Replicator, proved to be a tough match for the BAU. (Photo source: YouTube)

“The Replicator” (S8E24)

In the nail-biting conclusion to season 8, the team races the clock to thwart the end game of the infamous copycat killer known as The Replicator. The Replicator, portrayed by Mark Hamill, was a former FBI special agent with a genius-level IQ, who turned into the types of killers he had previously hunted. The episode featured climatic scenes on par with creator and producer Jeff Davis’ award-winning storytelling.

“Damaged” (S3E14)

Some of the best Criminal Minds episodes shed light on the characters’ pasts. In season 3, David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) sets out to solve a case that has weighed on his psyche for 20 years. The decades old case begins with the mysterious murder of two young parents, leaving their three children without a mother and father. Through the years, Rossi continues to keep tabs on the children and hopes to give them closure in this emotional episode.

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It’s hard to picture George Costanza from Seinfeld as a criminal mastermind, but actor Jason Alexander believably portrays serial killer Henry Grace in season 4. When Rossi captures Grace’s brother, another serial killer, the plot is set into motion as Grace vows to get revenge. The episode shocks with a scene of Rossi interrogating Grace only to learn the rest of the BAU team was trapped in a plan of Grace’s making.

“Riding the Lightning” (S1E14)

“Ride the Lightning” is considered one of the most captivating episodes of the first season, taking viewers on a journey as Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin), Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) and the team interview husband and wife serial killers awaiting execution on death row. It’s also the first time viewers get to see Garcia in the field, giving insight into the progression of the show.

“100” (S5E9)

This episode is among the most memorable in the series, showing how some horrendous crimes hit too close to home for the agents. In season 5, the team must help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it’s too late. The Reaper was a prolific serial killer, who made Hotchner’s life a living hell for two seasons. This episode is considered to have one of the most shocking endings of any episode in the shows’ history.

“Memoriam” (S4E7)

This episode is great for new viewers, shedding light on the special relationship between agent Jennifer Jareau “JJ” (A. J. Cook) and quirky agent Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) while also providing insight into Reid’s childhood. Driven by his nightmares, Dr. Reid embarks on his own investigation into the murder of a young boy years earlier that he believes has a connection to his father.

“The Tall Man” (S14E5)

This episode has it all: mystery, intrigue and undeniable proof that Criminal Minds is the master of pulling off unexpected plot twists. The episode, which aired last Halloween, depicts the BAU’s investigation of a spooky local ghost story of the “Tall Man” after two people go missing in the woods. The urban legend meets real life crime as it leads to disturbing clues about JJ’s sister Rosalyn’s suicide as a teenager.

“To Hell”... “And Back” (S4E25 and S4E26)

This is a two-for-one pick. “To Hell” (episode 25) and “And Back” (episode 26) is the two-part conclusion of season 4. The team tracks a serial killer who takes junkies, prostitutes and homeless people across the border into Canada. The episodes are memorable not only for the pointed social commentary underlining the plot line, but because of the extra-creepy unsub, whose lair is sited at a remote farm with stacks of medical equipment lining the walls.

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Hearts Of Gold Lends A Hand To The Homeless In New York City BY COURTNEY SHAPIRO

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his year marks the 25th anniversary of the nonprofit organization Hearts of Gold. The organization was founded by Deborah Koenigsberger in 1994, and she and her team work hard to provide support and tools to the homeless and impoverished population of New York City. Hearts of Gold is a small nonprofit that has made a positive impact on more than 33,720 homeless women and children. Not many people are aware of this organization, yet it has been able to thrive in New York for 25 years. Koenigsberger’s goal is to transition people out of shelter life and give them the skills to be fully independent members of the community. “Deborah is a force to be reckoned with,” Alison Hayden, the account director for Mulberry and Astor, which is the firm that works directly with Hearts of Gold, said. “She is constantly moving and constantly doing. You could meet her for five minutes and the next thing you know you are volunteering.” Years after starting Hearts of Gold, in 2010 Koenigsberger went on to open the Thrifty Hog, an upscale thrift boutique where homeless women work to learn retail skills, as well as develop the ability to see the value in themselves and get back on their feet. Koenigsberger isn’t one to give handouts. She didn’t want the highend clothing just given away, but instead wanted those in need to earn their living. All the proceeds from the store go back to services for the homeless. “There are plenty of organizations that give handouts,” Hayden said. “She’s [Koenigsberger] not a handout type of person. She really interacts personally with everyone she works with. She always has meaningful interactions with the mothers and their children and wants every person to feel validated.” Hearts of Gold offers several programs and services to encourage homeless women and children to gain the skills they need to re-insert themselves into society. These

Hearts of Gold volunteers smile together after the annual backpack drive. (Photo courtesy of Florian Koenigsberger) The nonprofit not only works to help mothers, but has several programs to keep children educated through schooling and tutoring. Hearts of Gold employs local high schoolers to work at the tutoring centers to help younger kids. There are also services during the summer so that kids can continue to learn. Koenigsberger has even bigger goals for youth in the future. She wants to grow and expand the learning centers, and eventually have locations all five boroughs. This year, Hearts of Gold had their annual Christmas party two days before the Christmas coat giveaway in late December. It was a huge week for Hearts of Gold, with hundreds of people coming to the dinner while The Hearts of Gold team celebrates the organization at their 25th anniversary 500-plus came to the coat drive. Both events were open to families who gala. (Photo courtesy of Sue Coflin) live in shelters. include Fresh Start University, youth program also has workshops as “It’s nice to know you’re giving, education and tutoring, summer well as paid internships that allow and the money and time you put in enrichment for teens, back-to-school them to start making a living again. are going directly back into the orbackpack giveaway and coats for The result is to help these women ganization,” Hayden said. “Everyone Christmas. establish a stable career path. who gets help from Hearts of Gold Fresh Start University is the largest “It’s about dusting yourself off and is genuinely and truly grateful for program of its kind and provides finding those skill sets that match a Deborah and her team.” training classes with topics including career,” Hayden said. “You have to For more information or to donate, resumé building, interview tips, show up. Show that you’re willing and visit www.heartsofgold.org. self-assessment and more. The the program will really help you.”

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n a 1992 interview, renowned opera legend Jessye Norman talked about her development as an artist, offering what I took to be a life lesson. “There can be no professional career without studying,” Norman said. “One needs to know what music is about.” Then, referring to the practice of her craft, she spoke of the “magic moment,” a time when one is ‘‘released from technique and gives oneself over completely to the music, allowing it to happen.” Norman, who died this past September at age 74, went on to describe herself in these magic moments as “completely committed to being on stage and doing it, not daydreaming or thinking about something else.” Those are the times, she said, when each person in an audience feels connected, as if she is singing directly to each of them, a delicate balance between discipline, spontaneity and empathy. Internationally-acclaimed musician Wynton Marsalis referred to jazz as music of conversation, requiring a willingness to hear another person’s point of view and to respond to it. In a democracy and in jazz, Marsalis said,

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you have freedom with restraint. “It’s not absolute freedom, it’s freedom with structure,” he said. Marsalis’ and Norman’s lessons resonate for me as a parent and mental health professional. All kids strive to find themselves, to be good at something and to belong. Nevertheless, growing up today, especially for teenagers, is a time of particular vulnerability, when young people are facing increasing social and educational demands, and experimenting with more freedom, autonomy and choice than ever before. Marsalis spoke of freedom and restraint and Norman talked about letting it happen. I think they’re speaking of risk as well as discipline. For parents, throughout their children’s development, there is an unsettling tension between balancing freedom

and structure, understanding that a child’s job is to explore and a parent’s job is to protect. Their message: Risk-taking that transcends structure—freedom with restraint—makes all the difference. In other words, you need both to experiment and strive to reach your potential. Not perfection. Potential. Fifteen-year-old Nikki Reed, who cowrote the screenplay for the harrowing independent film Thirteen, was asked why the teen years are so difficult. Her answer: “Perfection is crammed down our throats. We’re surrounded by models who can wear shirts shorter than my bra and have perfect abs. Everyone is trying to be perfect, and without Photoshop, it’s not possible.” We are concerned about the risks that our children take that might lead them down a dangerous path. And so, we offer structure and support. But are we as deeply concerned about the tyranny of perfection that they feel they may not measure up? Parenthood is a hard job. We want our kids to be safe, to be connected to others in meaningful ways and to become accomplished, and so we offer discipline and structure. We want them

to experience the world and so we offer them freedom and support. We try to find the right balance. We try our very best to mitigate against environmental danger—the too often cruel world that surrounds them. But please let us not forget about the tyranny of perfection. Perhaps famed academic Joseph Campbell said it best: “Both artist and lover know that perfection is not lovable. It is the clumsiness of fault that makes a person lovable.” Above and beyond all else, we want our kids to know deeply that their lovability is not contingent on some imaginary idea of perfection. When they come to know that, the magic moments that Jessye Norman referred—in art and life—might happen. That is when our kids shine inside, forever. Andrew Malekoff is the executive director of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To learn more about the Guidance Center’s innovative programs, call 516-626-1971 or visit www. northshorechildguidance.org.

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id recent history turn on a flat tire? Tom LoBianco, author of Piety and Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House, thinks so. By June 2016, Donald Trump had secured the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. Running mate selections were down to Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie and Pence, then-governor of Indiana. Trump’s oldest daughter and her husband preferred Gingrich. The nominee wasn’t so sure. Christie bombarded his friend with text messages. In early July, Trump was in Indianapolis for a fundraiser, headed towards another one in California. Pence was set to fly to New York for an interview with the Trump family. A tire on the Trump private jet was flat. He spent the night in Indiana. There, the Pences invited the Trumps to dinner at the governor’s mansion. Pence played hardball on the vice president question. He wouldn’t be a hatchet man, but he worked with lawmakers to get bills passed. Pence, unlike Christie, didn’t campaign for the job, impressing the future president. This biography is not laudatory. Nor is it a total hatchet job. It does ridicule the fundamentalist movement that Pence has long been associated with, and it will be used by future foes of the vice president. It also reveals a prudent man who keeps his cards close to the vest. Pence and his wife are a couple who believe in the power of prayer. LoBianco isn’t impressed. However, those morning devotionals pay dividends. Now 60, Pence has been a member of Congress, a governor of Indiana and vice president of the United States. And the story isn’t over. Pence was not born into an evangelical family. His life transformed from a Democratic Party/Roman Catholic church household into a Republican Party/evangelical adulthood. During the Reagan ’80s, he made the switch to the Republicans. In both 1988 and 1990, he ran losing campaigns for an Indiana House of Representatives seat. The man was restless. Prior to the 1990 run, President George H.W. Bush caved in

to a tax increase. Pence and numerous Republicans were doomed. In 1992, Pence supported Patrick J. Buchanan’s insurgent primary run against Bush. The next year, he heard a lecture by Russell Kirk, the prolific conservative author. (Kirk, too, supported Buchanan in 1992.) Kirk’s masterpiece, The Conservative Mind, became Pence’s favorite secular reading. Pence’s style is closer to Kirk’s reformist approach than to Buchanan’s

combativeness. Is Mike Pence a Trump Republican? A free trader during the 1980s, Pence has swung around fully to the protectionist camp. On immigration, Pence, as a congressman, took plenty of heat for supporting undocumented immigrant amnesty. Here he is not Trumpian. On foreign policy, Pence tries to split the difference, maintaining that America must lead the world while endorsing the boss’s America First doctrine. On social issues, the man is to the right of Trump, being influenced by left-leaning offspring. LoBianco maintains that Pence is fully aware of the nationalist tide sweeping through the Republican Party electorate. Someone who isn’t Trumpian at all is former British Prime Minister David Cameron. His autobiography, David Cameron: For the Record is a drawn-out apology for his administration, which ended with the triumph of Brexit, the United Kingdom’s stunning withdrawal from

the European Union, in June 2016. For years, Cameron’s Tories were divided on the European issue. Margaret Thatcher opposed full European integration. Her party, however, had become pro-Europe. Thatcher’s long reign ended in 1990 on that same issue. For years, the Tories couldn’t make up their minds. Finally, Cameron, fresh off a re-election victory in 2015, decided to hold a nationwide referendum. The Remainers, which included leaders from both the conservatives and Labour Party, were favored. The Leave camp included the charismatic Nigel Farage, plus Boris Johnson, the former Tory mayor of London. Cameron lost his gambit and his job. Cameron tried to be all things for all men. “[We] could become the party of economic competence and a first-class NHS (National Health Service); traditional values and equal rights; strong defences and a greener

economy,” he maintained. It all fell apart on the immigration issue. Cameron promised to decrease immigration into Britain to the tens of thousands rather than the hundreds of thousands. The Tories failed miserably, and opponents exploited that failure during the Brexit referendum. This volume is an attempt to make the author respectable among liberal society in London and New York.

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Film and Talk: Sanctuary Friday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m. Parrish Art Museum 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY 631-283-2118 www.parrishart.org Ecological artist and activist Lillian Ball premieres her new documentary, which looks at the Lumbini Crane

Sanctuary in Nepal. Ball will sit down with Parrish Director Terrie Sultan to talk about plans to turn the place where Siddhartha Gautama was born into a massive hotel and meditation complex ($12). Why Is 2020 So Important? Sunday, Jan. 5, 3 p.m. John Jermain Memorial Library 201 Main St., Sag Harbor 631-725-0049 www.johnjermain.org

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The stars may offer one explanation for why the times feel so uncertain. Catch a session that reviews “The Great American Eclipse” of Aug. 21, 2017 and look into the three big planetary cycles that begin this year and make it so important (free). Just Announced | Dillahunty vs D’Souza Sunday, March 1, 7 p.m. The Town Hall 123 W. 43rd St. 212-997-1003 www.thetownhall.org

Catch a two-philosopher throw down, toe to toe without any moderator interference. Trump superfan Dinesh D’Souza will test his wits against atheist and skeptic Matt Dillahunty, who recently got the best of lecturer Jordan Peterson in Toronto ($41 and up).

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Denver’s elevated position as one of the America’s most charming boomtowns has reached new heights as the Mile High City enters its latest phase of growth, creative energy and top-notch eats. “Construction cranes dot the mountain-studded horizon and empty lots turn into hip new hotels seemingly overnight, while new food halls such as Milk Market satisfy appetites with an eclectic mix of farm-to-table and international fare,” Lonely Planet lead homepage editor Alexander Howard said. Denver is more than skiing and hiking, though those are great activities to try while you’re in town. The mind-bending Santa Fe art experience “Meow Wolf” has installed a psychedelic ride called “Kaleidoscape” at Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park as a precursor to a permanent $50 million “Meow Wolf” installation to come in 2021. And the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art has moved into a magnetic Olson Kundig–designed building within the city’s Golden Triangle Creative District.

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ompiling your travel bucket list can be daunting, but global travel authority Lonely Planet is making it easier to chart a course. The company recently unveiled its top 10 cities to visit in 2020. Both domestic and international, these destinations have undergone somewhat of a renaissance and have a lot to offer tourists this year. Each city chosen also places particular emphasis on the best sustainable travel experiences for 2020—ensuring travelers will have a positive impact wherever they go. We spoke with the travel experts to help you plan your next trip. see TOP DESTINATIONS on page 16A

9. Dubai, UAE

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This nicely-chilled city in southern India has seen the light. Grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast in Kerala, Kochi has become a shining example in renewable energy in recent years, launching the world’s first fully solar-powered airport, which snagged it a United Nations Champions of the Earth award. But that’s just tip-of-theiceberg stuff. “With boho cafes, intimate homestays hidden away in lazy, colonial-era backstreets and a raft of forward-thinking galleries, this city keeps a tight grip on its heritage while wholeheartedly embracing its newfound cool,” Lonely Planet writer Kerry Walker said. In 2020, street art comes to the fore at Kochi-Muziris Biennale, putting India firmly on the arts festival map.

visions in sustainability and mobility (think: flying cars) in architecturally show stopping pavilions, according to Lonely Planet writer Andrea Schulte-Peevers. Also expected to open is the Museum of the Future, a cabinet of next-gen wonders in an eye-shaped building festooned with calligraphy. Meanwhile, two miles off-shore, a Europe themed fantasy resort on an artificial archipelago called The World is gearing up to welcome its first guests to such “onlyin-Dubai” phenomena as underwater bedrooms and yearround snow.

8. Vancouver, Canada Vancouver is a natural playground squeezed majestically between the blue waters of the Pacific and the forest-clad mountaintops of the North Shore. “It was the birthplace of Greenpeace, so it seems fitting that Vancouver has been trying to lead the world in urban sustainability,” Lonely Planet digital editor Matt Phillips said. “The environmental benefits of its longstanding

Greenest City 2020 Action Plan will only enrich your stay. Take to its vastly expanded cycling and walking network, including an unforgettable 28 kilometer section along beaches and shorefront, and comfortably hop between the city’s many sights on an upgraded public transport system. Or catch some shade under one of the 102,000 new trees that have been planted since 2010.”

6. La Paz, Bolivia

Perhaps it’s the Jetsonian capsules gliding over La Paz along the world’s largest cable-car system that are the most obvious signs of its new found ambition. There were just three lines in 2014, but there will be 11 in 2020. Down below, the once-drab city is racing towards a more radiant future. “Everyone from a flamboyant self-taught architect to the budding chefs leaving new culinary schools is thriving here, not because of some borrowed ideas and global trends, but rather due to a renewed sense of pride in Bolivia’s indigenous roots,” Lonely Planet writer Mark Johanson said. “It’s not hard to see why an increasing number of tourists are now sticking around in La Paz before they venture further afield.”

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Once the capital of West Germany, Bonn slipped off the radar when Berlin reseized the reins in 1990. But it’s back in the spotlight with a cymbal roll in 2020, as the city gears up to mark Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Walker said. What’s the score? Well, you can expect a yearround line-up of concerts drawing world-famous orchestras, soloists and conductors (among them Sir Simon Rattle and Daniel Barenboim). Theater Bonn is staging Fidelio, the composer’s only opera. Beyond this, Walker recommends checking out the installations and competitions tuning into Beethoven’s musical genius, picnic performances and “home concerts” where local musicians fling open their doors to the public.

4. Galway, Ireland Brilliantly bohemian Galway is arguably Ireland’s most engaging city. Here, brightly painted pubs heave with live music and cafes offer front-row seats to watch buskers perform. “This year, all that creative exuberance is being supercharged by events marking the Galway region’s role as a 2020 European Capital of Culture,” Lonely Planet writer Belinda Dixon said. “The city’s calendar is as packed with

activity as the bars are with locals on a Saturday night.” Expect street spectacle, live and digital art, as well as world-class music, theater and dance. Sleep might have to wait, Dixon noted, because in Galway even the buskers play late into the night. “Galway in 2020 is home to a yearlong, city-wide, arty party,” she said. “And you’re invited, too.”

Egypt waved Tutankhamun’s treasures off on a globetrotting tour in 2018, declaring it the last time the Pharaoh’s burial-booty would leave its shores. Want to gawk at ancient Egypt’s wealth in the future? You’ll need to visit Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). 2020 is set to be the date this state-ofthe-art museum in Giza throws open its doors. “Head here to marvel at a mind-boggling collection in what will be the world’s largest museum entirely committed to one civilization,” Lonely Planet writer Jessica Lee said. “For Red Sea and Luxor holidaymakers, a Pyramids and GEM add-on will also become a doddle with Giza’s newly inaugurated Sphinx Airport set to operate domestic flights.”

1. Salzburg, Austria

Number-one city Salzburg, Austria, will be pulling out all the stops for the centenary of its world-famous festival of music. The Saltzburg Festival is turning 100, and this Alpine city is singing about it at the top of its voice. The festival is always a riotous feast of opera, classical music and drama—and never more so than in 2020. “Saltzburg will be pulling out all the stops for the centenary,” Walker said. Her top pick goes to Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Jedermann, based on a medieval morality play and performed in all its glory. “So dust off your dirndl or lederhosen, book your tickets months ahead and get ready to rock into the summer like Amadeus.” Walker said.

2. Washington, DC, USA

All eyes will be on Washington, D.C., this year, as the city celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment—the law that granted women the right to vote. Iconic museums like the National Museum of Women in the Arts will have special exhibitions related to this major milestone in human rights. “Tie this in to the excitement for this year’s presidential election and D.C. will be one of America’s most dynamic cities in 2020,” Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis said. “Washington’s renaissance is in full bloom, with a revitalized waterfront, celebrated new museums and an exploding food scene.”

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n numerous occasions, the MTA has blamed Amtrak for being responsible for additional delays on the progression of east side access (ESA) to Grand Central Terminal project. Insufficient support from Amtrak has been responsible for periodic delays since 2006. This may continue for years due to ongoing work at Penn Station. One significant failure in the 1990s was a fatal flaw in the purchase of both dual mode locomotives and double-decker passenger cars. Those responsible for design, engineering and bid specifications to support procurement of duel mode locomotives and double decker passenger cars failed to take into consideration height clearances for the 63rd Street tunnel between Manhattan and Queens. This tunnel was designed to be used at a future date to provide the LIRR with a direct connection to Grand Central Terminal. As a result, the LIRR fleet of 23 diesel-electric and 23 dual-mode locomotives, along with 134 double-decker passenger cars, will not be able to utilize

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ESA, for future service to Grand Central Terminal. Travel time for thousands of LIRR riders bound for downtown Brooklyn, Wall Street, World Financial Center, World Trade Center or other destinations in downtown Manhattan via Atlantic Terminal will now have longer commutes. Depending on how long the wait is for a connecting train from Jamaica to Brooklyn on tracks 9 and 10, this could add between five to 10 minutes each way for a total of 20 minutes per day. It is doubtful that the LIRR scoot service between Jamaica and Brooklyn will be running every few minutes like a subway. Imagine how long one could be waiting to or from

events at the Barclays Center or other off peak trains. Thousands of riders whose trains originated to or from Atlantic Terminal who once had a one seat ride will lose this benefit. Everyone will now have to change at Jamaica. This conflicts with the MTA promise regarding how the ESA project will save LIRR riders up to 40 minutes each day round trip in daily commutes. Don’t be so sure about the time savings. The new LIRR Grand Central Terminal is located below the existing lower and upper level Metro North platforms. This requires LIRR riders accessing trains to travel up to the equivalent of five stories before reaching street level. What will happen if some escalators or elevators suffer mechanical problems and are removed from transit service? There is no equivalent west side yard for mid-day equipment storage. During rush hours, one tunnel will be used in bound and one out bound to serve the promised 24 hourly ESA-bound trains. With four platforms and eight tracks, most trains

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will have to return east bound for additional trips. What happens if a train is stuck in one of the two tunnels serving Grand Central Terminal? Since 2001, the total direct cost for LIRR east side access to Grand Central Terminal has grown from $3.5 billion to $4.3 billion in 2003, $6.3 billion in 2006, $8.4 billion in 2012, $10.8 billion in 2014, $11.2 billion in 2018 and easily up to $12 billion in direct costs when finally completed. The anticipated opening day for passenger revenue service date has slipped on numerous occasions from 2011 to December 2022. Over the coming years, will both this date and budget hold? No one should be surprised, if it ends up in 2023. The MTA has repeatedly missed every budget and recovery schedule for this project. They have ended up being worthless paper. When it comes to completion of LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, the 1960s LIRR motto, “Line of the Dashing Dan” in 2019 should be “Line of the Slow Moving Sloth.”

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THE WIDE WORLD OF AVOCADO There’s more than toast to this superfood BY CYNDI ZAWESKI

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ating healthfully doesn’t mean resigning yourself to tasteless meals. Packed with fiber and healthy fats, avocados are a beloved (and delicious) superfood that deserve a place on your dish. There are numerous benefits to incorporating avocados into your diet. The fruit is loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, which are shown to reduce inflammation. It’s also packed with antioxidants, which can help protect vision, and some studies even show it can help prevent certain cancers. Eating avocados has also been shown to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Low carb and keto-friendly, avocados do not significantly impact blood sugar levels and their

vitamin E can boost skin radiance. Despite all its benefits, avocados are fickle—underripe one minute and seemingly overripe the next. Ready-to-eat avocados are dark in color and feel slight soft (not mushy) when you hold it in the palm of your hand. Lighter colored and firmer avocados can be purchased at the market to eat a day or two later. One pro tip is to put the pit to good use. Instead of discarding the seed, use it to keep your guacamole intact. Some expert foodies claim placing the pit inside guac will prevent

it from browning. The pit can also be used in teas, smoothies and in mole sauce. Relatively new to the mainstream American diet, avocados are most often associated with guacamole or fancy toast. But there are so many other ways to utilize this diverse food that will add a health boost to your diet without it feeling like a sacrifice. Here are a few new ways to eat avocado:

An alternative to mayo A simple avocado spread is a great substitute for highly processed mayonnaise. Avocados are creamy and dense with a similar texture to traditional mayo, except the swap can save nearly 80 calories. Cut a ripe avocado into cubes and mash until creamy, or toss the cubes into the food processor until it’s whipped to perfection. Pro tip: Adding plain nonfat Greek yogurt to the avocado spread will make it thicker and creamier. A smoothie booster Bananas are a go-to smoothie ingredient, but avocados actually contain more potassium than the yellow fruit. Potassium is vital to normal blood pressure because it transports nutrients into your cells and supports healthy nerve and muscle function. Plus,

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BLT Stuffed Avocado Skip the bread and the mid-day slump. This keto-friendly recipe is a satisfying alternative to the classic BLT sandwich. Packed with healthy fats, fiber and protein, it’s a nutrient-dense lunch that will provide a boost of energy. Ingredients 2 avocados, halved and pitted Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded romaine 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Scoop out avocados. Dice scooped avocado and set aside.

the fiber in an avocado will keep you fuller longer than high-glycemic bananas. Cube a ripe avocado and add it into smoothies for a creamy and satisfying meal on-the-go.

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A sweet tooth satisfier If you’re trying to stay on track with a healthy diet this year, consider avocado your secret weapon in the fight against ice cream cravings. Before you roll your eyes, remember that this creamy fruit is a neutral vessel for sweet flavors as well as savory. Make it at home without an ice cream maker by combining two avocados, coconut milk, milk, lime juice and sugar. Use a blender to whip to a smooth consistency, freeze for four hours and ta-da! You made yourself a healthy ice cream. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can mix in mint before blending.

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Grey’s Anatomy Finds A Rainbow Connection Series star Jake Borelli comes out on screen and in real life BY LOUIS GHIRALDI

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f you have ever spent any time in a hospital, you are probably familiar with the term STAT, a fast-moving response to an urgent situation. In a lot of ways, STAT can also apply to the career of Jake Borelli who currently plays Dr. Levi Schmitt in the long-running ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Although Borelli has been a veteran actor from an early age, his current meteoric success is finding the Ohio native’s career gaining considerable momentum. Unlike some of today’s actors, Borelli succeeds because of substance rather than style and looks alone. He carries himself in a genuine natural way that resonates with the public and personifies authenticity. Borelli is a social media star with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram and an everexpanding Twitter presence as well. His fans remain extremely loyal and won’t be forgetting about him anytime soon. Borelli interacts with members of his fan base on a regular basis in a sincere and appreciative manner. The kid from Columbus has come full circle this year, returning to his hometown to be King of the Pride parade, out and successful. Borelli without hesitation points out, “It was special to return home fully out of the closet with my whole family there.” That special moment has been repeated on numerous occasions since he came out publicly 12 months ago. “I’ve had the chance to meet so many wonderful people who have accepted me and offered kindness,” is how he reflects on this whirlwind period. In his down-to-earth manner, Borelli adds that it’s about “being himself” and never changing his kind approach to interacting with people. Those early days after he came out of the closet were complicated and found him personally going into uncharted waters. “I was terrified, and had no idea of what to expect,” he said. “There was pressure to be open and hope people would respect my decision.” In a case of art imitating life, Grey’s recently introduced its first gay

Jake Borelli of Grey’s Anatomy male storyline that revolved around Borelli’s character, Levi Schmitt. It was an opportunity that Borelli felt made it the right time to come out in his personal life. Even casual viewers of the show can see how the series’ stories intersect with each other and how the characters grow, flaws and all. Borelli points out “We tell human stories, that everyone can relate to.” His fans have certainly related to him. Given how he’s risen to become one of the more popular young actors on television, it wouldn’t be surprising to see ABC lock him up with a long-term development deal for Grey’s Anatomy and beyond. Borelli remains an integral part of the show. The growth of his character and in his personal life have transcended the television screen and hit home with viewers. Chalk it up to the genuineness Borelli brings to this role that has earned him such broad appeal with viewers. “I try to bring vulnerability to every role that I play” is how he describes it. As a 10-year veteran plying his trade in Los Angeles, Borelli found early success playing Wolfgang in the Nickelodeon comedy series The Thundermans and the Netflix dramatic film Reality High. He also scored guest shots on NCIS: Los Angeles, Parenthood and True Jackson, VP before landing his current role on Grey’s Anatomy. While maintaining a busy production schedule, Borelli remains very active in his charity work, working

Dr. Schmitt (Jake Borelli) takes a phone call at the hospital in season 16 episode “It’s Raining Men.” (Photo by ABC/Kelsey McNeal) with AIDS Walk LA, the LGBTQ Center and the GLAAD Awards. His interests in these events is heartfelt and his commitment is never-ending. It was through these charitable causes that Borelli found his new creative passion—doing stand-up comedy in Los Angeles. Early reviews have been good and given how much Borelli enjoyed it, this might not be the last time you see him cracking jokes on stage. Borelli has diverse interests, ranging from needlepoint to traveling and his love of actress Catherine O’Hara. Even if he had stayed in Columbus, Borelli says “I would have been a painter and still pursued acting.” Currently taking singing lessons, Borelli enjoys coming to New York multiple times a year to binge Broadway shows over a few days. The 28-year-old thespian is always on

the go, suitcase packed and ready to travel at a moment’s notice. Japan has been his favorite country to visit so far and Brazil is on his bucket list. “We have such a huge [South American] fan base, I would love to go visit.” As for his current gig, Borelli is thrilled to see that Grey’s Anatomy is showing no signs of slowing down— hitting the 20-year mark seems like a given at this point. “I love it here. I want to stay as long as they will have me,” he said of the show and his cast mates. The network clearly has faith in its young phenom as Borelli has been cast to star in The Thing About Harry, which premieres in February on Freeform (formerly ABC Family). Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC on Jan. 23.

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he dead, as the man said, will always be with us. In New York, the Dutch will be with us, from Martin Van Buren to the Van Wyck Expressway to the origins of Brooklyn and The Bronx. This is especially so at a quiet little corner of The Bronx, Spuyten Duyvil. The name is Dutch. It has several translations: Spouting Devil, Spewing Devil, Spinning Devil or Devil’s Whirlpool. But whatever the name, Spuyten Duyvil is a neighborhood with low crime and easy transportation routes all within a bucolic setting in the borough of Yankee Stadium and The Bronx Zoo. Either way, the name made its debut in a story published in 1809 in Washington Irving’s A Knickerbocker History of New York. Irving immortalized one Anthony Van Corlaer, who in 1642, was summoned by the Dutch colonial governor Peter Stuyvesant to warn his fellow Dutchmen of an impending British invasion of Dutch

holdings in New York. Van Corlaer, a predecessor to Paul Revere, sprang into action, swimming across the Hudson River into New Jersey to announce his version of “the British are coming!” According to the colorful Irving, an eyewitness claimed that the devil in the form of a giant fish seized Van Corlaer and dragged him under to a premature death by drowning. A historian from the Kingsbridge Library, citing John McNamara’s Old Bronx, adds that the name came from a 1647 reference to a “gushing fountain of fresh water” pouring into a creek. The Dutch called the creek “Spuit den Duyvil,” which evolved into the current name. A neighborhood was born. In the late 19th century, a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad line passed through the north Bronx, allowing the neighborhood to become a bedroom community to Manhattan. On the heels of that, came residential construction. In

the 1920s, The Bronx, like the rest of New York, began to boom. The key moment in the borough’s history was the construction of Yankee Stadium in 1923. The borough experienced a population upsurge, from 732,016 people in 1920 to 1,394,711 in 1940. In Spuyten Duyvil, one-family housing units were built, contributing to the rustic nature of the neighborhood. As The Bronx suffered a rapid decline in the 1960s and ’70s,

the neighborhood began attracting middle-class families, drawn by the low crime rate, but also by good schools and the proximity to such neighborhoods as Fieldston and Riverdale. In addition to pleasing architecture, the neighborhood boasts many fine churches and parks, including Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil (United Church of Christ), which was designated a New York City landmark in 1980.

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Three Months In A look at the NHL season thus far BY CHRISTOPHER BIRSNER cbirsner@antonmediagroup.com

It’s officially January and we are nearing the halfway point in the NHL season. The New York Islanders are in the thick of the playoff picture while the New York Rangers are struggling to keep up. Here’s a deep dive into how each team is doing and what they’ll need to do to make the playoffs.

Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are hoping to make a deeper run into the playoffs this year.

The New York Rangers are in their second year of rebuilding, with young players like Adam Fox playing a role.

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New York Islanders The Islanders entered the year considered among the top teams contending for a Stanley Cup in the east. After being brutally swept last season by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round, Coach Barry Trotz is certainly looking to get his team further in his second season with the organization. Among the big changes from last year is that goalie Robin Lehner moved on from the team in the offseason and Semyon Varlamov, a longtime goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche, has taken his place. What hasn’t changed is the play of center Matthew Barzal, who is once again the star of this team. He currently leads the team in points and goals, and is tied for first in assists. Fellow center Brock Nelson isn’t far behind him in any of the three categories, however, as both players have been carrying the

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team offensively. Unfortunately, the Islanders are about average in the league in scoring and need to improve on that front. Meanwhile, the team has played significantly well defensively as they are among the best in save percentage and have not allowed many goals. The team started out the season 16-3-1, including 10 straight wins for nearly a month before falling to the Penguins in early November, which was followed by a five game win streak. But since mid-November they’ve come back down to earth a bit, having had a few more bumps in the road. Their early season success, plus the lack of long losing streaks, keeps them in the playoff picture for now. If the Islanders want to make a deep run in the playoffs, however, many of the players need to start scoring some points.

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New York Rangers The Rangers are a young team that are trying to build a foundation for the future. But while they are currently out of the playoff picture, there is one bright spot that has made watching Rangers games a lot of fun: free agent left wing Artemi Panarin. Coming over from the Columbus Blue Jackets in the offseason and signing a seven-year deal with the Blue Shirts, he currently leads the team in goals and assists and has separated himself from the pack, including the next best player on the team, center Ryan Strome. The strength of this team is in its goaltending. The team is the top half of the league in save percentage while being near the top of the league in shots against. The team has been allowing almost the same amount of goals as they

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are scoring, which is more of an indictment on a lack of defense than a lack of offense. And while the team has had many power play opportunities, they also are among the worst teams as far as committing major penalties this season. The team has had a pretty average record throughout the year thus far. After back-to-back wins to kick off the season, they then lost five straight and have been going back-and-forth between wins and losses for weeks. Their longest win streak was a three game stretch in mid-November. The Rangers needs to play better around goalie Henrik Lundqvist, a sentence used many times before in his time with the team, and the team needs to start getting closer to Panarin’s level of productivity on offense to even have a shot at competing for the playoffs.

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