Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Prospect  after a long illness passed away on March 30 Beloved son of Carmen Gerena and Richard Rivera Dear brother of Sulmaria and Jose Soto and Miguel Gerena and nephew of Faustino Cruz Jr and Sabrina Cruz who were a big part of his life Isaias will be missed by his family and all who knew him All that knew him knew his contagious laugh and knew he had a big heart and cared for everyone.  Services to be held at House of Restoration in Round Lake Aftercare arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors – One of New Jersey’s most popular young fighters had to walk through fire to score his biggest win to date boxed his way to a majority decision win over tough-as-nails Kevin Castillo in a six-round junior welterweight fight on Sunday at the Performing Arts Center in Carteret while the other two scored it 58-56 in favor of Gerena a fighter of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage who is based in Piscataway dropped to 5-2-1 (0 KOs) after losing his second straight fight landing his jab and switching stances frequently to find punching angles on Gerena Gerena had a strong bounce-back round in the second accepting that he would have to take some shots from Castillo in order to get to his midsection and wear him down The gamble started to pay off as he landed big combinations to the body.  landing an uppercut as Gerena barged in – but without the power needed to make the sort of impression that Danny Gonzalez made last year when he upset Gerena by first-round TKO.  The fight devolved into a street brawl in the third as both abandoned any pretense of boxing and settled on swinging wildly in close quarters Gerena continued to find the pace he wanted in the fourth pushing Castillo more than he wanted to be taking uppercuts and right hands to land body shots of his own Gerena hit the canvas from a punch that was ruled a low blow leading to referee David Franciosi granting Gerena a respite Castillo felt he found something with the body shots and he kept his target trained on the midsection making Gerena wince whenever he landed left hooks to the ribs Gerena recovered in time for a big statement to end the third round knocking Castillo’s head back with a combo near the final bell Gerena began to box for the first time in the fight using some of the technique learned from head trainer Ahman Elliot to make his opponent miss and potshot from distance and he found another left hook to the pit of the stomach to hurt Gerena before the final bell graduated last year from Rutgers Business School with a degree in Finance The fight was part of the Rising Star Promotions card headlined by the junior welterweight fight between Thomas Blumenfeld and Christopher Rodriguez The card is being broadcasted live on DAZN Elvina White bounced back from her first pro loss winning a four-round split decision over Brittany Ordonez earned the win by scores of 39-37 on two cards while the third judge had it 39-37 for Ordonez who dropped to 5-6-3 (1 KO) after losing the junior lightweight bout had women’s boxing great Seniesa Estrada in her corner but had her hands full with the nonstop aggression of Ordonez White struggled to keep up with the pace by the second round loading up with single shots to try and discourage her opponent she made the adjustment of being first with her jab which kept Ordonez at bay and helped White land overhand rights but without a left hook to follow her overhand rights White had the escape route she needed to get off the ropes The White-Ordonez fight was the first of the night to make it to the second round the son of the former WBA heavyweight titleholder of the same name kept his undefeated record intact with a first-round stoppage of Eric Prieto in their four-round heavyweight fight who turned pro last June without any amateur experience firing power punches with both hands that rocked the 36-year-old from San Antonio repeatedly Prieto finally went down from a left hook and beat the count but referee Eric Dali thought better of it and stopped the fight at the 2-minute raised his record to 6-0 (5 KOs) with the win Kirc Bargamento brought the biggest crowd of the undercard with dozens of supporters from his day job as a trainer at Wall Athletics making the trip to Carteret A 30-year-old lightweight debutant from Bloomingdale Bargamento finished off Freddie Adams at 1 minute dropping his southpaw opponent with a right hand for the 10-count is a former New Jersey Golden Gloves novice champion 46 seconds of the first round in their scheduled four-round cruiserweight bout 0 commentsTagsCommentsBe the first to comment.Add CommentAll Boxing ArticlesRead the latest top stories and boxing news This website may contain adult language. 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This website may contain adult language TM & © 2025 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved The German Gerena Community School in Springfield .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.comSPRINGFIELD — The City Council has agreed to borrow up to $2.5 million to fund a study to replace the problematic German Gerena Community School Nearly a year ago, the state School Building Authority accepted the city’s application to replace the building on Bernie Avenue the city needs a detailed feasibility study that includes creating an educational profile figuring enrollment projections and hiring an owner’s project manager director of capital asset construction for the city The school has been a problem for years A tunnel that connects Main and Plainfield streets under Bernie Avenue has been plagued with water woes for more than two decades causing additional problems in some of the attached school rooms “For someone who knows the horrors of that building it is decades in the making,” said City Councilor Jose Delgado whose daughter is a fourth grader at Gerena and will graduate to middle school long before a new building is constructed “I’m excited for all the children who will see it.” The school is in one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods and more than 90% of the children attending it are considered high needs It is one of two buildings in Springfield built in the 1970s with the same design. The other is the troubled Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse which has labeled as a “sick building” and also is slated to be replaced it was my first priority,” said Maria Perez but we are on the bright side of the road when it comes to this project the state will reimburse the city 80% of all eligible costs The city will still have to borrow the money upfront and the program repays it in pieces while construction is still ongoing but it is a project that needs to be done,” City Councilor Timothy Allen said Determining a location for the school also will be part of the feasibility study While many communities currently rebuild schools on their existing sites Its site next to the Connecticut River is one of the reasons the building is so prone to flooding who has a 4-year-old daughter who attends preschool at Gerena and that its physical problems do not take away from the learning environment “That school has some great leadership and some great teachers,” he said “It is the teachers and families and the community that make a school.” there are so many flaws in the school building that add to the challenges students and staff face which means as many as four classes share the same space The city of Springfield's Birnie Avenue/Gerena School tunnel (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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Representatives from MassDOT and Alfred Benesch provided design updates to the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project during an April 2 meeting.Reminder Publishing photo by Ryan Feyre SPRINGFIELD — Due to ongoing water infiltration and speeding concerns MassDOT is spearheading a reconstruction of Birnie Avenue at the Genera School Pedestrian Tunnel During a public hearing about the project on April 2 representatives from MassDOT and Alfred Benesch & Company — the engineering contractor — said that there is no official timeline for the project yet but they are currently taking additional public comments through email to help inform the project’s design the city of Springfield will extend the contract with Benesch to continue the design into the 75[%] and then 100%,” said Yaseen Abdullah covers about 750 feet along Birnie Avenue from about the Interstate 91 southbound off-ramp through the south parking lot of Gerena Community School Abdullah said the project’s costs are addressed through federal aid funding “This project must be programmed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program in the appropriate federal fiscal year in order for MassDOT to solicit bids for eventual construction,” Abdullah said “The total estimated cost of the project does not include any right-of-way acquisition costs and construction is expected to be completed within two construction seasons from advertisement.” reconstruction of this tunnel area is necessary because past water infiltration that occurred in the tunnel below Birnie Avenue into the lower level of Gerena Community School has caused deterioration to the tunnel structure MassDOT and Benesch are proposing repairs to the structure itself including a new concrete topping slab on top of existing beams as well as new groundwater pumps and water protection barriers outside of the structure The project also addresses some of the speeding concerns on Birnie Avenue new pavement will be placed from the I-91 southbound off-ramp to the southern Gerena School parking lot entrance and the roadway will be re-striped to allow two travel lanes plus a bus queuing lane for school operations the sidewalk adjacent to Gerena will be reconstructed as a 14-foot-wide shared use path to move bicycles and pedestrians to the sidewalk area away from vehicles and the bus queuing section Bomely said the sidewalk opposite the school will also be reconstructed to follow ADA criteria and a raised speed table will be implemented to mitigate speeding problems “The speed table will slow vehicles down while also sending stormwater runoff away from the tunnel structure,” the project description says the reconstruction requires one temporary easement as of right now but representatives said that could change based on the evolution of the design the left lane of Birnie Avenue will be fully closed to traffic from the I-91 southbound off-ramp through the southern Gerena parking lot entrance Bomely said pedestrians will still have full use of the sidewalk along the school property and vehicles coming off the I-91 southbound ramp will be required to stop and yield to vehicles traveling on Birnie Avenue the right lane and bus queuing area of Birnie Avenue will be fully closed from the I-91 southbound ramp through the southern Gerena School parking lot entrance MassDOT said that there will be ongoing coordination with the school to ensure access to the school is provided during construction vehicles coming off the I-91 southbound ramp will be required to stop and yield to vehicles traveling on Birnie Avenue Pedestrians will have access to the newly constructed sidewalk on the eastern side of road during stage 2 of construction Many of the commenters at the April 2 meeting emphasized student safety during the construction period especially since the construction area impacts not only Gerena but also the surrounding Brightwood-Lincoln Elementary School and Chestnut TAG Middle School School Committee member Joesiah Gonzalez suggested that MassDOT install a physical barrier near the bus queuing area to help prevent vehicles speeding and asked if the city’s DPW could have someone out during construction managing traffic control but also just a tad bit further down the road and we already have issues there with folks coming out I would assume … is going to increase the propensity of potential hazards there for folks that are pulling out into Bernie Avenue I think there needs to be traffic management.” Elizabeth Johnson from WalkBike Springfield suggested bringing Birnie Avenue down to one lane and proposed a series of speed humps She also expressed concern about drop off and pick up at Gerena School during construction “Some additional accommodations need to be looked at,” Johnson said Readers looking to submit comments or concerns about the project can email MassDOTProjectManagement@dot.state.ma.us MassDOT said they would accept comments for another two weeks People can also read prior Reminder Publishing coverage of this project for more information: tinyurl.com/yp6t2c42 I would like to receive emails from The Reminder The Board of Trustees of the College of Lake County Community College District 532 has announced the appointment of Pastor Jesus Gerena to fill its vacant seat This appointment was approved at the board meeting on Nov Gerena will serve as an appointed trustee until a successor is elected to serve the remainder of the unexpired term at the next Consolidated General Election for open trustee positions on April 1 Gerena is Senior Pastor of Iglesia Rebano Condado de Lake (Christian Fellowship of Lake County) He has been a member of the CLC Lakeshore Campus Advisory Committee since 2017 Gerena expressed that serving on the advisory committee has provided him with valuable lessons about addressing barriers students face to access quality education making college affordable and bringing programs to CLC that allow students and graduates to compete in the current job market He is eager to bring his skills and experience to support the overall mission of the College of Lake County Gerena has served as a commissioner for the Waukegan Housing Authority working with the organization’s board to oversee a capital improvement budget of $200 million to create new housing units in Waukegan for families and seniors “I have developed a strong foundation in the principles of board governance “I am committed to fostering transparent decision making and supporting policies that prioritize student success “I am particularly inspired by the advancements the College of Lake County has made in our community with programs in the health care field dedication and outmost commitment to the vision and mission of the college.” I welcome Pastor Jesus Gerena and look forward to his active engagement in support of the College’s mission as a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves College of Lake County is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with 46% of its currently enrolled student body representing the Latino community I look forward to Pastor Gerena’s insights and contributions to deepening the Board’s relationship within the Lake County Latino communities.” CLC is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees who are elected by the voters of Community College District 532 Pa (WJAC) — A Centre County serial rapist will now spend up to three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the repeated sexual abuse of a local teenager Court records show that Victor Acevedo-Gerena previously entered guilty pleas to a variety of charges including rape by forcible compulsion and sexual assault Acevedo-Gerena appeared in Centre County court where he was sentenced to serve 15 to 30 years in prison Acevedo-Gerena was jailed last March following an investigation into allegations that he had repeated sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl Police say he was also accused of offering the victim money and gifts in exchange for sexual messages and would reportedly "bully" the victim into sending sexually explicit photos to him while she was in school Water is visable on the ground of the tunnel under the highway Children from the Northside neighborhood of Springfield commute to Gerena Magnet School under the I-91 through a tunnel from an entrance in Thomas St (Douglas Hook / The Republican)Douglas Hook .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.comSPRINGFIELD — The long-delayed plans to repair the problematic German Gerena Tunnel are moving forward but questions are now being asked about how the city’s plans to replace the elementary school will impact the project The state Department of Transportation unveiled the preliminary plans for the tunnel repair but did not discuss the proposal for the school The state agreed to fix the tunnel at least six years ago but the project has been delayed for years The estimated cost for the repairs now is about $4.2 million “Ongoing water infiltration … in tunnel below the school has led to deterioration,” Ashley Bomely design consultant for Alfred Benesch & Co The school tunnel allows students and community members to walk from Main Street to Plainfield Street under Birnie Avenue allowing them to cross under the railroad tracks and bypass Interstate 91 It has been plagued with leaks and flooding for more than two decades The water has led to mold and made several rooms designated for after-school programs unusable The plans call for repairs to be made to deteriorated areas and a concrete “topping slab” to be placed over the beams of the tunnel to prevent leaking Groundwater pumps and waterproofing will also be added Included in the project are plans to make Bernie Road safer and address speeding issues in front of the school The plan calls for the road to be narrowed to leave space for a bus queuing area and a shared bike and walking area separated from the street A speed table will also be added in front of the school Construction is expected to take two seasons with crews first excavating one side of the tunnel and closing one lane for at least part of the time They will switch and work on the other side for the second season Officials have not announced the timeline of when it will start Meanwhile, the plans to replace Gerena School are adding another element to the project the school has also been plagued with flooding problems The project has been a priority for the School Committee for several years The school replacement is in the preliminary stages The Massachusetts School Building Authority first gave its approvals in December 2023 agreeing to reimburse the city about 80% of all eligible costs the City Council voted to spend $2.5 million to do a study to decide the steps going forward to replace the building But City Councilors and School Committee members have agreed the existing location is an unlikely spot for a new Gerena School because of the high water table in that location Springfield Department of Public Works Director Christopher Cignoli said he is a little bit in limbo on the tunnel project until he can find more information about the future of the school spokesman for the Department of Transportation agreed saying they also need more information before about the school project by Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW are hosting a public hearing on the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project on April 2 at Gerena School Library anticipated construction schedule and general construction impacts a permanent speed table is proposed in the vicinity of the Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel,” the MassDOT announcement says to address water infiltration issues in the pedestrian tunnel which runs to Gerena Community School under Birnie Avenue was constructed in conjunction with Gerena school in the early-1970s as a connector between Plainfield Avenue and Main Street so students and residents could access the school while bypassing the railroad the DPW asked Alfred Benesch & Company to complete a study within the project area to determine the magnitude scope and construction cost of a proposed reconstruction and repair of the roadway and tunnel the city was approved by MassDOT for construction funding repairs in and around the tunnel the city moved its portion of the project forward in 2021 by utilizing a $2 million municipal bond for scheduled improvements and repairs of the Gerena tunnel The city said in 2021 that the project would cost around $4 million with a portion of it covered by MassDOT and the rest covered by the city.According to the MassDOT website the 25% design package was received in summer 2023 but no other updates were made on the website since then however “one travel lane may be closed at a time throughout the duration of construction,” according to MassDOT The announcement of this meeting comes a few months after the city announced that they are also working on roadway updates at the intersection of Birnie Avenue and Arch Street as foot traffic continues to increase around that area Mayor Domenic Sarno met with DPW Director Chris Cignoli Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez and New North Citizens Council President Carmen Santana in mid-December 2024 to talk about different ways the city can improve safety measures in an area that has seen heavier car traffic and pedestrian crossing over the past couple years construction of the new state-of-the-art Brightwood-Lincoln School the pedestrian tunnel under the railway tracks and the increased activity of programs and services at the New North Citizens Council’s Youth Services Center have recently led to a significant increase in pedestrian traffic on Birch Avenue “With the activity at our New North Citizens Council Youth Services Center on Birnie Ave and the students and families that use the pedestrian tunnel to go between Birnie Avenue and Plainfield Street the existing crosswalk at this intersection isn’t enough,” Perez said “We need something to better enhance safety for our pedestrians and the vehicle traffic.” Cignoli released a statement saying the intersection project would go out to bid sometime in the spring or summer this year the city is also working on building a new Gerena school the City Council voted to approve a $2.5 million bond for a feasibility study of the school with the Massachusetts School Building Authority According to previous reporting by Reminder Publishing Flooding due to a water main break prompted a renovation of the building in the mid-1990s Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A gym for kids in El Paso kicked off its inaugural Diaper Derby charity event on Friday The Little Gym in El Paso's Upper Valley-- which focuses on promoting cognitive development in kids from four months to 12 years through gymnastics and play-- launched a diaper drive for a local charity According to the owner of the gym's El Paso location the goal of the drive is to collect 300 diapers for Reynolds Home Bring us some diapers and they will be put to very good use,” said Gerena RECOMMENDED:El Paso first responders team up for weekend blood drive at Cielo Vista Mall For more information on the services, classes and hours of operation for The Little Gym, you can visit their website HERE The Little Gym is located at 6351 South Desert Boulevard RECOMMENDED:Tidal Wave Auto Spa opens in east El Paso, offers free washes for a week Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox During CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver this past September high-performance IP video intercom with a durable slim frame and QR code reading functionality for temporary guest access the 2N IP One offers homeowners enhanced security and control over entrance to their home integration with leading home automation systems improves the resident experience The 2N IP One is powered by the Axis ARTPEC-7 processor and designed for family homes 156-degree wide-angle camera providing constant control over the front door and home surroundings as well as Adaptive Face Zooming which ensures residents get a crystal-clear image of whoever is at the door It can also alert the owner to any unexpected activity The 2N IP One communicates with the 2N’s indoor stations as well as with the My2N app residents can monitor their entrance 24/7 and answer calls from intercoms wherever they happen to be residents and property managers can also assign QR code access to guests with just a few clicks in the My2N Management Platform for more effective overall security and convenience Guests will receive a QR code for access in their email The QR code is valid only for the predefined time frame In this video recorded during CEDIA Expo 2024 in Denver Josh Gerena explains more about the 2N IP One further describing its versatility as an access control solution You must be logged in to post a comment Produced by IPW A 17-year-old youth from Aznalcóllar died on Wednesday afternoon after being stabbed outside the school where he was studying in the neighbouring town of Gerena in Seville province Sources from the 112 Andalucía emergency services coordination centre told Europa Press that at around 2.35pm on Wednesday a call was received regarding a young man of around 17 years of age who needed urgent medical assistance as he was unconscious in the vicinity of the education facility in Gerena Immediately an 061 air ambulance helicopter was mobilised as well as the Local Police and the Guardia Civil Sources from the Gerena town hall told Europa Press that the victim was a 17-year-old boy from Aznalcóllar who was studying at the local high school who died after being stabbed in the area near the school where the buses park just after classes finished and the pupils were leaving the school The alleged perpetrator of the crime has been identified and both the mayor of Gerena where the victim's family was also present Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Flanigan Funeral Home proudly serving families since 1990 we provide professional shipping anywhere inside the United States However WE DO NOT OFFER International shipping \u003ca href=\"/\"\u003eRead More\u003c/a\u003e Branden Lane Gerena, age 15, of Buford, GA passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He is survived by his father, Leo Gerena; mother, Tabitha Scott Gerena; step-mother, Deonna Lee; sister, Brianna Gerena; brother, Logan Gerena; step-sister, Valorie... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Branden Gerena created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow AuthorApr 14 09:05am EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 4 years old.Joe Gerena More United States Military Academy Prep School and will be a freshman linebacker for the Black Knights Joe and wife Shayla intend to travel to all games Joe Gerena has not been to a football game at Michie Stadium since he walked off the field following a 27-7 loss to UAB on November 18 That will change this fall when the former Army quarterback is a fixture at Black Knights games is on target to graduate the United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS) in May and be a freshman linebacker on coach Jeff Monken’s team After opening the season in Atlanta at Georgia State on September 4 a game in which Brett may or may not be part of the traveling squad the Black Knights host Western Kentucky on September 11 That weekend will also be Gerena’s 20-year class reunion and could mark Brett’s debut in a Black Knights uniform “That is something that will be truly special to celebrate my 20-year reunion with my classmates and also be there watching my son take the field at Michie Stadium,” he said “There will probably be some tears of joy coming down my face for sure.” In anticipation of traveling to every Army home and road game the next four years Gerena stepped away from his duties as offensive coordinator at Jesuit High School in Tampa He spent seven years coaching at the 122-year-old all-male Catholic school “I only get one chance to see my son play college football and I don’t want to miss it,” said Gerena who had a four-season stint (2006-09) as an offensive assistant under Jim Leavitt at the University of South Florida “I couldn’t dedicate the time to the kids in high school and also travel to and from games to see Brett and the Black Knights.” To say Gerena is already excited for the 2021 season would be an understatement The family intends to either drive or fly to each game regardless if Brett is on the traveling squad Gerena’s role as regional construction manager for 7-Eleven allows him the flexibility to work remotely He has been with the convenience store chain for 11 years and oversees fuel-related projects at existing stores such as the replacement of underground storage tanks The company’s CEO is West Point graduate Joe DePinto who spent two seasons as a goaltender under legendary Black Knights hockey coach Jack Riley “Joe DePinto has done a great job with the company and internalizing true leadership values and servant leadership values at 7-Eleven,” said Gerena “It has truly worked out and been a blessing for me.” It was a blessing three summers ago when Brett first visited West Point the fact father and son were together at the academy was a priceless moment “To drive through the gates and to see his face light up as we were making our way around the academy was an unbelievable feeling that you cannot put into words,” said the elder Gerena Though Brett received offers from Minnesota there was no doubt his college years would be spent on the banks of the Hudson “All he ever wanted to do since he was a little kid was go to West Point play football at West Point and join the military,” said the elder Gerena and before being medically discharged in October 2003 due to a back injury “To say he is excited to have the opportunity to compete for Army and coach Monken would be an understatement.” Following in his father’s footsteps is something that excites Brett “As a kid I would watch games with my dad and I would look at all of his West Point stuff I want to do what he did.’ Ever since I was a kid my main goal was to not only go to West Point but also be in the Army and serve and help others that need help.” two other former Jesuit defenders from his class defensive tackle Raleigh Oxendine and safety Spencer Williams committed to West Point and have also spent the past year at USMAPS “It is really cool being here with them,” said Brett “I have known them a long time and going to Jesuit especially with the brotherhood aspect on the football team Five players currently at Jesuit have been offered for the class of 2022 “I have joked that it could be a long gray pipeline from Jesuit to West Point,” said Joe Gerena who noted the relationship between the school and Army defensive assistant Daryl Dixon when it comes to recruiting but these kids that graduate from Jesuit want to be successful and leaders in life A place like West Point is great for them.” who totaled 19 touchdowns in 25 career games and considers a 1999 win over Navy his most memorable game feels blessed to have gone to West Point and for the opportunities he and his family will enjoy this fall “We have supported Brett every step of the way and seeing him in a Black Knights uniform is going to be quite a moment for all of us,” he said Home  /  News  /  Clinical Care  /  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The University of Miami Health System welcomes Elba Gerena Maldonado assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation Research Interests: Clinical Investigation in Muscular Dystrophies Education: Fellowship: Clinical Research Fellowship Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Certifications: Triple-board certified in PM&R Neuromuscular Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Prior Position: Acting Assistant Professor Tags: Dr. Elba Gerena Maldonado, physical medicine and rehabilitation A published review led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine student argues for simultaneous carotid stenosis surgeries Internet self-diagnosis and a lack of provider knowledge contribute to misconceptions about what was once called "the change." provided recommendations for limiting nerve and vessel damage during robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty Copyright © 2025 University of Miami Health System More news from Sport « Back Photos by Ralph Freso/Friday afternoon slideshow And she owes who she is in great part to her unfathomly exceptional teachers — teachers who shaped the life of the Puerto Rican daughter of immigrants who grew up in the concrete jungle of New York City the product of public housing and public schools “But, you see, God had a different destiny for me,” Gerena said Friday afternoon at GCU Arena, where she was the final student speaker in a whirlwind three days of Fall Commencement ceremonies for Grand Canyon University’s nontraditional students It’s because “God placed very special teachers in my path … who genuinely cared for me and helped me recognize my potential; they outwardly rooted for me and challenged me to try new things.” “I wonder how many of you were influenced to become educators by the teachers and mentors you had in your lives,” she said to her fellow “beautiful human beings” in the audience as she remembered hers there was the third-grade teacher who encouraged her love of reading and pushed her to learn about her Puerto Rican culture even before Hispanic Heritage Month was a thing God placed very special teachers in my path .. who genuinely cared for me and helped me recognize my potential; they outwardly rooted for me and challenged me to try new things There was her high school marketing teacher who encouraged her to run for president of her high school leadership club and to compete against fellow New York DECA students That same marketing teacher also “called me out on my stuff when she needed to,” Gerena said She was skipping class so she could hang out with her boyfriend “She said, ‘You cut MY class to hang out with HIM?” Gerena said, recalling that day with a smile as her fellow College of Education graduates smiled right along with her That’s when Gerena shared the day that was her emotionally toughest as an educator She was in in her third year of teaching and 5 months pregnant in a classroom filled with 3-year-olds who were transitioning to their first big-school experience “My phone rang and on the other end of the line was my husband and terrorists had just attacked the city not 2 miles away from the school my colleagues and I had to push forward and make sure the children in our classrooms felt safe and secure while the world was in chaos around us,” she said It wouldn’t be the only time in her career as a teacher the world would crumble all around her teachers had to embrace technology that was new to many of them as they prepared to teach remotely They once again had to shove all of the fear and anxiety down and push forward to try to reassure their students Those experiences brought to mind another word to describe teachers — resilient — as Gerena asked her fellow educators to reflect on the power they hold: “Did you know that you wonderful human beings have the power to change the outcomes of the students you serve once you are recognized as someone who truly cares for them you can be the catalyst for changing the trajectory of your students’ lives?” just as her own teachers changed her life she said she realized all the learning yet to do and all the 21st-century skills she wanted to acquire in the ever-changing world of education for the teacher to become the student once again so she enrolled at GCU to pursue her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction to add to her list of degrees — two bachelor’s degrees one in early childhood education and the other in education along with a master’s degree in special education She spoke about her “crash course” in GCU’s learning management system and how in earning her first degree (before learning management systems) everything had to be done live and in-person “without the perk of hiding behind the screen in PJs and messy buns which became a daily uniform for many of us in 2020.” Not only was it time for the teacher to become the student She and her husband packed the family’s car left their 800-square-foot apartment in New York and moved to Arizona where they had visited family and fell in love with the landscape But whether from the peace and quiet of Arizona or the hustle and bustle of New York Gerena said teachers often find themselves in impossible positions in an effort to improve our lives and those of the students we serve.” GCU senior writer Lana Sweeten-Shults can be reached at [email protected] or at 602-639-7901 GCU News: Grad shares journey from Australia to GCU GCU News: Degree unveils new calling for 60-somethings GCU News: Grad balances military training, GCU studies GCU News: Faculty member's true grit overcomes grief GCU News: Speaker's shocking story has surprise ending GCU News: Emotional speaker share's life's transformation GCU News: Grad earns degree with laptop in one arm, chemo IV in the other Crime is Slate’s crime blog. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @slatecrime we profile the fugitives on various law enforcement agencies’ Most Wanted lists Name: Victor Manuel Gerena “a nobody from Hartford was the inside man on what was then the largest cash robbery in U.S Gerena excelled in high school: getting good grades and eventually enrolling at Annhurst College and by 1983 Gerena was a college dropout working a tedious I’m just tired of working for other people.’ ” All of the suspects have since been apprehended or killed—except for Gerena Gerena was smuggled across the Mexican border in a motor home where he was hidden in a secret compartment surrounded by stolen money where he has supposedly been ever since—lonely (Gerena apparently didn’t get to keep much of the stolen cash.) least-lifelike photo of its kind I have ever seen.) Félix Bonilla Gerena working during his residency at Tripoli Gallery the current artist-in-residence at Tripoli Gallery will be on view in “Los Delirios en la Pintura,” an exhibition opening with a reception for the artist on Saturday and running through May 23 at the Wainscott gallery The work is a series of paintings completed during Gerena’s month-long residency in the Wainscott gallery Bonilla Gerena’s work is a layered cacophony of gestures and colors using abstraction and figuration to tell a story all his own Puerto Rico in 1968 and still calls the island home Tripoli Patterson and Bonilla Gerena have worked together regularly since 2008 with their first exhibition together in a barn in Bridgehampton that now is Topping Rose House They continued their collaboration in 2009 with the debut exhibition of Tripoli Gallery on Jobs Lane Southampton Bonilla Gerena returned to the East End during Hurricane Maria in 2017 working out of a studio attached to Patterson’s home the artist has allowed himself to shed anxiety and indecision in favor of elegance and clarity Line turns to form and form turns to line in a silent concert made of paint “Los Delirious en la Pintura” translates to “The Delirious in the Painting,” and the artist’s new work is indeed a richly lyrical feat Using the landscapes of Puerto Rico as his point of departure and nude figures emerge from abstract grounds While two of these works were initiated five years ago on linen from the 1950s found in Carlos Basaldua’s old studio others were started from scratch on premade stretched canvases The work moves through personal and cultural moments of anxiety giving clues as to what the artist might be thinking In these works he explores long standing motifs that have appeared throughout his oeuvre He transports the vitality and vibrancy of La Bajura through his physical being and painterly gestures The last two works completed in his residency “La Danza de las Dos Lunas” (The Dance of Two Moons) and “La Virgen del Carmen” Protectora de los Pescadores were done on carpet used to protect the gallery floors throughout the duration of Bonilla Gerena’s residency Bonilla Gerena found both works incredibly crucial to the exhibition “There is still a cultural importance of the Sea God in Puerto Rico and many other Latin American Countries that prayed to her and gave offerings to protect their fisherman and provide bountiful catches before a Christian God was introduced to the islands by the Europeans” says the artist “I love the parallel histories of the Puerto Rican fishing culture and that of the earlier whalers and ‘Widow Walks’ built into the architecture of the old Sag Harbor homes where the wives would walk in hopes of seeing their husbands’ whaling ships returning,” added gallery founder Tripoli Patterson specifically when people embark into the deep seas without assuredness of coming back.” visit tripoligallery.com or call 631-377-3715 You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading Pa (WJAC) — Authorities in Centre County say a man is behind bars following an investigation into allegations that he had sexually abused a local teenager over a two-year period Ferguson Township police say they were contacted in early March after the victim's mother reportedly discovered sexual messages between her 17-year-old daughter and 36-year-old Victor Acevedo-Gerena when Acevedo-Gerena was confronted about the alleged messages he reportedly grabbed the victim's phone and fled who reportedly claimed to have been repeatedly assaulted by Acevedo-Gerena their "relationship" reportedly began when she was 15-years-old and started with various text messages Police say Acevedo-Gerena then reportedly began getting "touchy" with the victim and offering her massages Investigators say the massages eventually became sexual and reportedly involved Acevedo-Gerena touching the victim inappropriately authorities say Acevedo-Gerena would reportedly offer her money and gift cards in exchange for these sexual massages Police say he is also accused of referring to the teen as "his secret girlfriend." Authorities say the victim described numerous incidents of alleged sexual abuse including one incident that reportedly occurred at a local hotel in which Acevedo-Gerena reportedly offered to by the teen a "KFC meal" after the alleged assault Police say the victim also told officers that Acevedo-Gerena reportedly began filming their sexual encounters and threatened to release the images the alleged assaults reportedly became more "aggressive" and resulted in various injuries to the teen Police say the victim told officers that Acevedo-Gerena would also force her to skip the school bus and would then "rape her" in the morning before school began Authorities say the victim also described an incident in which Acevedo-Gerena reportedly attempted to "force" the teen to engage in sexual acts with her own brother Police say officers also learned that Acevedo-Gerena would reportedly "bully" the victim by sending sexually explicit messages and videos to her while she was in school Authorities say that when they questioned Acevedo-Gerena about the allegations he stated that he had recently moved to Pennsylvania for employment and knew the victim "through high school." Police say he initially denied having any sexual contact with the victim and when asked about the various messages officers say he "gave a long and confusing explanation that did not directly answer the question." Authorities say Acevedo-Gerena eventually discussed the alleged massages with the victim and claimed that Police say he also reportedly stated that he was "not in a good place" and claimed to have relapsed on heroin Investigators say Acevedo-Gerena later admitted to taking sexual photos and videos of the victim and to having at least a dozen sexual encounters with her Police say officers also recovered the messages between the victim and Acevedo-Gerena which reportedly confirmed the teen's claims that he threatened her and would offer to buy her things in exchange for sexual acts According to online court records Acevedo-Gerena was arraigned Wednesday night on dozens of charges aggravated indecent assault and photographing/filming sex acts involving children He is being held at the Centre County Prison and his bail is denied due to the "seriousness of the offense." Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Northern Arizona tight end Isaiah Gerena (85) runs a route during a recent Lumberjacks football practice Northern Arizona tight end Isaiah Gerena fit in with the Lumberjacks right away and has only seen his role increase throughout the course of his first season Gerena transferred to Northern Arizona from Morgan State in the spring after being named to the All-MEAC Second Team his freshman season He immediately became a regular starter and contributor for the Lumberjacks and had a breakout receiving game Saturday Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content This week's High Country Running is from Sara Hall. Read moreHigh Country Running: Redefining success after my fourth Boston Marathon Email notifications are only sent once a day A look at how local varsity teams have fared recently. 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Read moreHigh Country Running: Deaf ultrarunner taking a second swing at Cocodona 250 The Arizona Daily Sun is owned by Wick Communications Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Metrics details Intermediate magma compositions have been postulated to be parental to Andean-type magmatism in the recent years Geochemical and experimental methods have allowed the modelling of a hypothetical parental composition that accounts for the major element trends displayed by Andean-type batholiths natural plutonic examples matching the modelled composition remain lacking likely due to the predominance of fractionated liquids and cumulates in the batholiths after protracted and large-scale differentiation a common feature in Andean-type batholiths we present data from intermediate magmatism in the world-class Gerena magma mingling zone in the Seville Sierra Norte batholith (southern Iberia) compositionally equivalent to Andean-type magmatic series Geochemical data from quenched dark globules of variable scale and the corresponding host granodiorites are contrasted with the bimodal trends displayed by the host batholith Results suggest that the smaller-scale dark globules have not undergone any significant fractionation after conducting geochemical modelling we conclude the dark globules represent a composition that could be parental to Andean-type magmas We propose that magma mingling zones are an optimal place to probe for parental magmas of Andean-type magmatism particularly those represented in pristine melanocratic unambiguous identification of intermediate plutonic rocks matching the model compositions remains elusive thus making the results of this work applicable to volcanic settings We contend that the application of the same criteria to other MMZs around the world could be relevant in addressing petrogenetic studies of batholiths and silicic volcanism Geological map of the Seville Sierra Norte batholith showing the location of the Gerena magma mingling zone. Map modified from Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, mapa geológico digital continuo GEODE (accessed in 2023, available for public access in http://info.igme.es/cartografiadigital/geologica/geodezona.aspx?Id=Z1500) The map and the rest of the figures were created using Adobe Illustrator 27.9 under a license from the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) Representative field relations of dark globules and synplutonic dykes of the Gerena magma mingling zone B) General view of one of the breccia-like zones with dark magmatic globules of variable shape and size enclosed in a medium-grained biotite granodiorite (C) Details of homogeneous dark globules with rounded shapes and devoid of continuous chilled margins (D) Large and elongated globule showing pegmatitic vesicles concentrated along a zone close to the chilled margin on one side The other side shows irregular contacts with dispersed fragments around (E) Transversal section of a large dark globule from the chilled margin to the interior Fragments from the chilled margin are observed as inclusions (autoliths) in the interior of the globule (F) Partially molten hornfels xenolith from metasedimentary country rocks These xenoliths supply evidence for local contamination of the host granodiorite (D) Compositional profile across the dyke shows the variations in major elements (numbers are wt%) resulting from differentiation by in-situ crystallization from the walls to inside Shaded area represents samples matching the composition of the average of dark globules Such geochemical homogeneity strongly suggests that there is no significant differentiation among the globules with only small variations found in the rims Plagioclase phenocrysts are mostly concentrated at the central part of the globule giving rise to Ca and Al enrichment with respect to the chilled margins Samples from the central zone overlap the composition of the smaller dark globules Granodiorites show a stronger crustal affinity than dark globules suggesting assimilation of metapelitic host rocks These differences are due to fractional crystallization occurring in the edges caused by temperature contrast with the host further physically enhanced by the more viscous mushes accumulating towards the edges Given these considerations it can be argued that larger globules are suboptimal places to sample unfractionated rocks due to the small variations at the rims of the globules after intrinsic in-situ crystallization hindering the use of trace element for petrogenetic interpretations in the Gerena MMZ namely the overlap between the Gerena dark globules the parental experimental models and the compositional gap and conclude that dark globules (or the equivalent MMEs) from MMZ are optimal places to probe for magmas with limited fractionation Binary difference test between the Gerena dark globules differentiates and residual rocks from the Seville Sierra Norte batholith Selected samples for each test are available in each diagram Tests (A–C) are conducted with a cumulate composition while tests (D–F) are conducted with a residual composition presumably with less cumulate affinity All tests yield excellent correlations between the selected samples implying that the dark globules can reproduce the fractionated and residual compositions through differentiation the use of an intermediate parental composition offers a solution to most of these challenges that is supported by existing experimental work (see references above) dark globules from magma mingling zones can represent natural rocks matching the intermediate experimental models the Zone I of the zoned lobe is the most primitive in terms of Sr–Nd isotopic ratios and has a major element composition that fairly matches that of the Gerena dark globules Implication of these inferences is that mingling zones are a result of new pulses of parental magma intruding their own differentiates and residues located in the Sevilla Sierra Norte batholith constitutes a world-class example featuring all typical characteristics of Andean-type magmatism The host granodiorite is intruded by abundant intermediate magmas that appear in the form of dark globules of variable size While larger dark globules hint to have undergone local fractionation inference suggest that dark globules represent pristine magmas that have not undergone any significant differentiation After modelling their correlation with differentiated rocks and cumulates from the Seville Sierra Norte batholith further comparison with experimental and geochemical evidence suggests that these commonly occurring dark globules are we conclude that magma mingling zones and microgranular enclaves both typical features of Andean-type batholiths constitute optimal settings to probe for the unfractionated magmas in which a pristine diorite (or andesite) composition can be identified as the parental magma of the system All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article Bulk chemical composition of orogenic andesites In Orogenic Andesites and Plate Tectonics (ed Igneous garnet and amphibole fractionation in the roots of island arcs: Experimental constraints on andesitic liquids The system tonalite-H2O at 15 kbar and the genesis of calc-alkaline magmas A non-basaltic experimental cotectic array for calc-alkaline batholiths Magmatic processes that generated the rhyolite of Glass Mountain Experimental generation of hybrid silicic melts by reaction of high-Al basalt with metamorphic rocks Vapor-absent melting of tonalite at 15–32 kbar Partial melting of lower crust at 10–15 kbar: Constraints on adakite and TTG formation Dehydration melting of metabasalt at 8–32 kbar: Implications for continental growth and crust-mantle recycling Temperatures and H2O contents of low-MgO high-alumina basalts Voluminous granitic magmas from common basaltic sources and fractional crystallization in orogenic (calc-alkaline) magmatic systems Silicic magma reservoirs in the Earth’s crust Ueber die Processe der vulkanischen Gesteinsbildungen Islands Relative abundance of intermediate members of the oceanic basalt-trachyte association A dearth of intermediate melts at subduction zone volcanoes and the petrogenesis of arc andesites Large-scale silicate liquid immiscibility during differentiation of tholeiitic basalt to granite and the origin of the Daly gap The evolution of young silicic lavas at Medicine Lake Volcano California: Implications for the origin of compositional gaps in calc-alkaline series lavas and physical constraints on mafic-felsic magma interaction in the Lamarck Granodiorite Characteristics of internal contacts in the Tuolumne Batholith California (USA): Implications for episodic emplacement and physical processes in a continental arc magma chamber Vesiculation of mafic magma during replenishment of silicic magma reservoirs Magma mixing in the subvolcanic environment: Petrology of the Gerena interaction zone near Seville The dual origin of I-type granites: The contribution from experiments One view of the geochemistry of subduction-related magmatic arcs with an emphasis on primitive andesite and lower crust Relaciones 87Sr/86Sr de rocas básicas y granitoides del batolito de la Sierra Norte de Sevilla Petrología de las rocas básicas y granitoides del batolito de la Sierra Norte de Sevilla Silicic magma differentiation in ascent conduits Pluton assembly and the genesis of granitic magmas: Insights from the GIC pluton in cross section Secular variations of magma source compositions in the North Patagonian batholith from the Jurassic to Tertiary: Was mélange melting involved A tale of five enclaves: Mineral perspectives on origins of mafic enclaves in the Tuolumne Intrusive Complex Neodymium and strontium isotope content of microdiorite enclaves points to mantle input to granitoid production Microgranitoid enclave swarms in granitic plutons Behavior of accessory phases and redistribution of Zr and U during metamorphism and partial melting of metapelites in the lower crust: An example from the Kinzigite formation of Ivrea-Verbano Accessory phase controls on the geochemistry of crustal melts and restites produced during water-undersaturated partial melting High-magnesian andesite from Mount Shasta: A product of magma mixing and contamination The development and refinement of continental arcs by primary basaltic magmatism basaltic recharge and delamination: Insights from the Sierra Nevada Experimentally derived intermediate to silica-rich arc magmas by fractional and equilibrium crystallization at 1.0 GPa: An evaluation of phase relationships liquid lines of descent and oxygen fugacity An open boundary between lower continental crust and mantle: Its role in crust formation and crustal recycling Arc magmas sourced from mélange diapirs in subduction zones Dynamical causes for incipient magma chambers above slabs Generation of alkaline magmas in subduction zones by partial melting of mélange diapirs—An experimental study Melting relations of MORB-sediment mélanges in underplated mantle wedge plumes; implications for the origin of Cordilleran-type batholiths Arc-like magmas generated by mélange-peridotite interaction in the mantle wedge Generation of new continental crust by sublithospheric silicic-magma relamination in arcs: A test of Taylor’s andesite model Compositional gaps in igneous rock suites controlled by magma system heat and water content The Continental Crust: Its Composition and Evolution (Blackwell Scientific Publications Mafic magmatic enclaves and mafic rocks associated with some granitoids of the central Sierra Nevada batholith schlieren and mafic enclaves in calc-alkaline granites: The Budduso pluton (Sardinia) Microgranitoid enclaves in granites—Globules of hybrid magma quenched in a plutonic environment Mafic microgranular enclaves (MMEs) trace the origin of post-collisional magmas Coupled magmatic and host rock processes during the initiation of the tuolumne intrusive complex USA: A transition from ephemeral sheets to long-lived Na and K in carbonaceous and ordinary chondrites Download references This work was supported through the Spanish Research Agency (AEI) IBERCRUST II/PID2021-126347NB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER,UE Adam Curry and two anonymous reviewers for their constructive criticism that helped improve this manuscript Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN) Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) were responsible for the conceptualization and preparation of the manuscript carried the analyses and provided additional information from his PhD thesis All authors contributed to sampling and data curation The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55699-x Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Elizabeth Román | eroman@repub.comSPRINGFIELD -- After years of trying to get the state to release a $3 million bond to repair the tunnels at the German Gerena School it seems the money might now come from a Massachusetts Department of Transportation program for bridges Members of the City Council's Maintenance and Development Committee met Wednesday to discuss leaking flooding and mold problems that have plagued the school's tunnel system for decades Committee members Kateri Walsh and Adam Gomez met with Chris Cignoli director of the Department of Public Works City Councilor and State Rep.-elect Bud Williams and members of various community organizations to get an update on the funding for the project The city has been working with residents to obtain the $3 million state bond for repairs to Interstate 91 over Birnie Avenue which is considered a major means of resolving long-term water leakage issues in the school's pedestrian tunnel causing water to penetrate into the tunnel Cignoli said the city has struggled to get funding for the project through the transportation bond bill "The problem with the transportation bond bill is that it probably has two or three billion dollars worth of projects on it .. so bond projects sit for a long time," he said Cignoli said funding through the bridge program is guaranteed "The state has changed the way it funds bridge projects and now this bridge qualifies for funding," he said we will be able to move ahead with the design aspect of the project put it out to bid and get the work done." Cignoli said the water problems became more apparent to the Department of Transportation because officials have been in Springfield over the past several months looking at plans for a railroad underpass connecting Birnie Avenue and Plainfield Street "They saw that this is a serious issue that extends beyond the area they are working on for the underpass," he said the Springfield Climate Justice Coalition and Neighbor to Neighbor attended the meeting said their greatest frustration is how long this process is taking this is years and years of dealing with flooding and mold and it is not acceptable," Perez said "We feel like the community has been left out of the loop This is a school that serves the entire city and still it has not been resolved," Andino added said the community still has serious concerns about mold and how the stagnant water in the tunnels is affecting students and staff with asthma "What message does it send to these kids priceless children in the poorest district in the state walking through those tunnels every day," he said "We want answers about the safety of the school and we want a timeline for when the work will get done." Sullivan said Environmental Protection Agency tests on the school have proven it is safe for students Another issue presented at the meeting is the New North Citizens Council office space and the closed off community rooms within the tunnels "We have five rooms completely sealed so we have to pay money for privately owned spaces to host our events," said Carmen Santana president of the North End Community Corporation "This is supposed to be our community center director of family services for New North Citizens Council said on days after it rains or snows the office floods and the sinks clog up with dirty water "We have 200 people coming through this office every month this is not a clean environment for people," she said pointing to a large hole in the ceiling of the office where the meeting was held The hole is currently covered with a tarp and buckets beneath it collect the dirty water that drips down the walls "There are 12 employees in this office every day and I just hope this space is not forgotten," she said Sullivan said he shares the community's concerns including removing tile that was trapping water in the floor and painting the walls "We have done everything we can do in Tunnels B and C Sullivan added that the city is ready to repair and renovate the community spaces once the funding comes through "We have three sheriff department crews lined up but we have to get through this last hump and get water to stop going through the building," Sullivan said Walsh said the city is aware of the problem and will continue to work with the state and the residents to resolve it "I think it's clear by everyone that is here today that the city wants to resolve this There area just a few stumbling blocks before that can happen," Walsh said "I hope with this new funding source we can get this done as soon as possible because I don't believe this community wants to wait another year," Gomez said \n m_gallery = \"gerena_school_tunnels_in_need_of_repair\";\n m_gallery_id = \"21621615\";\n m_gallery_title = \"Gerena School tunnels in need of repair\";\n m_gallery_blog_id = \"4502\";\n m_gallery_creation_date = \"Wednesday 3:32 PM\";\n m_gallery_permalink = \"http://photos.masslive.com/4502/gallery/gerena_school_tunnels_in_need_of_repair/index.html\";\n m_gallery_json = \"https://blog.masslive.com/photogallery/4502/21621615.json\";\n m_gallery_pagetype = \"embed\";\n m_gallery_type = \"photo\";\n <\/script>\n Gallery: Gerena School tunnels in need of repair The Riviera Beach Police Department said officers arrested Raymond Omar Gerena Ortiz on one count of 1st degree murder with a firearm RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Riviera Beach See also: Gov. DeSantis proposes $114.8B Florida budget Police say an investigation led authorities to develop probable cause for Gerena Ortiz's arrest Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.