« Back The owner of Zach Grajales Farrier Service in Freetown left his hometown of Fairhaven last Friday filled with veterinary medicine and supplies he only planned on using a 12-foot trailer but the overwhelming amount of donations from the local community warranted the larger vehicles Grajales drove for 19 hours to bring these necessary supplies to the people of North Carolina. He arrived at the Western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center in Canton a sort of regional hub for the recovery efforts There he witnessed trucks arriving to help and helicopters delivering supplies he was directed to drive about 45 minutes further north into the affected area to unload at the Madison County fairgrounds where the need was great for people and animals “We probably carried about 6,000 pounds of grain by hand on Sunday and moved another 400 bales, and the National Guard showed up to help,” he said Grajales estimates they delivered about 32,000 pounds of food animal feed and other supplies between the two trucks and trailers Grajales said a lot of people noticed his accent after meeting him and asked what motivated him to make the drive south from Massachusetts He said he wanted to help supply the people with what they need to recover from the storm thanks to donations back home he heard stories from different farmers about the flooding at their farms including one who cut his fence so his pigs could run free and have a chance to survive “There are a lot of sad stories to listen to they’ve been the kindest people I’ve ever met,” he said Grajales said they were still willing to share with him despite their losses Grajales is on his way back home with an empty truck but is certain he will be returning with more supplies soon “When you see it there and people are telling you the stories and they’re emotional about it it makes you feel a certain type of way,” he said “They’re definitely going to need more help." people are starting to rebuild to get past the initial shock and are moving out of shelters and now have different needs in talking to some of those he was supporting they fear the help they are receiving will diminish as needs increase in Florida with Hurricane Milton And since he still has some donation money left he hopes that in the coming weeks he will load another trailer and make another trip south He plans to include larger items in this haul including veterinarian supplies fencing and other bigger items they will need in order to rebuild Grajales is waiting to hear from the director of the regional center to tell him what they need before he heads back down How it all started After the hurricane devastated North Carolina local residents and business owners offered their support while fundraising for the cause Five drop-off locations were established and the community stepped up with hundreds of donations "Everybody has been nothing but helpful," he said Dorothy Cox's Chocolate & Ice Cream at 21 Berdon Way in Fairhaven was one donation location where many people stopped by to drop off items "This is awesome," Cox said of the community support Standard-Times staff writer Kathryn Gallerani can be reached at kgallerani@gannett.com Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Standard-Times today Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors MARION, Mass. (WLNE) —  Zach Grajales said he couldn’t sleep after seeing the devastation in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. He then came up with a simple plan to load up his truck and drive supplies to those in need I was planning on taking one truck and probably my smaller work trailer I didn’t expect to gather this much in 48 hours,” Grajales said “My Facebook post got shared about 600 times People just started reaching out like crazy and we knew it wasn’t going to be just one small trailer.” what began as a solo trip turned into two fully loaded trucks headed to the western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center and essentials for those impacted by the floods You can donate via Venmo @Zach-Grajales. (WLNE) “People down there are using horses and mules to do search and rescue to bring supplies in,” Fairhaven resident Joey Figueiredo “We’re just bringing supplies so they can have something to keep themselves going because they lost everything.” Grajales added isn’t just delivering supplies he’s planning on staying in North Carolina for a few days and helping haul out stranded animals in the flooded areas “There’s such a need for it being in those rural areas with the livestock and the horses,” Washburn Stables owner Jessica Costa said “They need food and this is an essential part.” Zach and his team will hit the road Friday driving through the night to bring relief to the flood-stricken region Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — A 25% tariff goes into effect on imported cars and parts April 3.  For places like Rubber City Tire & Auto Repair that means a lot of the parts they use when fixing cars are going to get more expensive "We're just going to sell better quality tires Warranties are a lot easier to deal with an American company than somebody overseas." Grajales said the imported tires they buy are cheaper than the American ones customers are thinking ahead with some unusual requests "He said I want to beat the tariff increase I told the guy you could just buy American-made tires they're a lot more money,' and in this case his savings were substantial."   The good and bad of the tariffs weigh on Grajales' mind.  He wants everyone to benefit but says no matter the case "It's a double-edged sword," he said "It's going to help a lot of companies some people that don't have quite the money lower budget families that have less money to deal with they might not be able to afford the more expensive parts so it's going to be tougher on them."  The new tariffs could affect more than just the price of cars and parts.   Insurify estimates full coverage car insurance would increase by 8% by the end of this year due to the tariffs "Keep in mind that if you're carrying insurance the tariffs on steel and aluminum may ultimately end up in the insurance premium that you pay," David Snyder American Property Casualty Insurance association Vice President said.  We also heard from the United Auto Workers regarding the tariffs They said: "This is a long-overdue shift away from a harmful economic framework that has devastated the working class and driven a race to the bottom across borders in the auto industry It signals a return to policies that prioritize the workers who build this country—rather than the greed of ruthless corporations." Another coach from the Hudson Valley was arrested for alleged acts with a child Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that a coach for a White Plains-based youth soccer clinic was arrested of Mamaroneck was charged with multiple offenses for allegedly kissing a 15-year-old girl and making suggestive comments to her For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile “Protecting our young residents remains among my highest priorities as Westchester District Attorney Our office treats offenses against children with the utmost seriousness We are proud to take a proactive role in the community educating young people to recognize abusive and inappropriate conduct We urge anyone with further information about this incident to contact our office," DA Cacace said Officials say that while coaching a a youth soccer clinic held at Rochambeau Alternative High School in White Plains the 44-year-old coach approached a 15-year-old girl at the beginning of soccer practice on Jan Grajales-Giraldo kissed the girl again toward the end of practice Warning: 'Aggressive" Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns he approached the same girl and allegedly asked her if she is good at keeping secrets adding he really likes her and wants to kiss her Grajales-Giraldo was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of sexual abuse Popular Destination In New York State Is Crawling With Bed Bugs Anyone with further knowledge about Grajales-Giraldo is urged to contact the Westchester District Attorney’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS (8477) Last week, in unfortunate related news, a Hudson Valley martial arts instructor was accused of sexually abusing children. CLICK HERE to read the full story Another coach from the Hudson Valley was arrested for alleged acts with a child.\nRead More For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile Warning: 'Aggressive" Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns Popular Destination In New York State Is Crawling With Bed Bugs Last week, in unfortunate related news, a Hudson Valley martial arts instructor was accused of sexually abusing children. CLICK HERE to read the full story 2025 at 9:36 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Suffolk police say they are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl from Stony Brook who has not been seen since Oct (Suffolk County Police Department)STONY BROOK NY — Suffolk police say they are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl from Stony Brook who has not been seen since Oct Tatyanna Grajales is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 129 pounds has brown eyes and hair but frequently changes its color Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the police department's non-emergency line Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Watch the video to hear why he hopes to inspire neighbors with this journey A Volunteer Firefighter is using the power of a long meaningful stride and his love for the community to raise awareness about the need for more Volunteer Firefighters.Edgardo ‘Eric’ Grajales Lieutenant at Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department - “This is showing the community that hey I’m Kenya Cardonne in the Northeast Tallahassee neighborhood.I’m following him on the first day of his 2-week journey across the County he’s calling “Dragging the Line.” Volunteer Fire Lieutenant Eric Grajales making his way down a road with a fire hose slung across his body A sight many neighbors in Leon County might come across as he works to complete a walk-a-thon called “Dragging the Line.” Grajales - “First responders in the area— we’re all hurting for staff We’re all hurting for people to participate.” undergoing real training and the certification necessary to respond to different situations that other first responders might not get to on time He tells me the desperate need for more has inspired him to take on a 175-mile journey by foot It entails a route that passes by all six Volunteer Fire Departments across the County Kenya Cardonne - "Alright so how are we doing on the walk?Grajales - "We’re doing great It’s an initiative that’s definitely sparking conversation Neighbor - “I think that’s amazing I have to congratulate him for being innovative.” 'there are still volunteers around?' And I said 'yes Grajales says he hopes this journey changes that Grajales - “This is showing the community that hey Grajales met up with fellow volunteer firefighters Volunteer with Miccosukee Volunteer Fire Rescue - “That level of dedication makes me have faith in our volunteer system that we have in Leon County.” John Reed of the Miccosukee Department tells me the whole thing is inspiring Reed - “Eric what you’re doing is just fantastic Grajales encourages neighbors to join him on his walk Grajales - “Maybe I can be a tool so that I can show them you can accomplish it and help your community on top of that.” Click here to find information on how to volunteer with any of the Volunteer Fire Departments across the County Report a typo We cover stories making an impact in Northeast Tallahassee. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Northeast Tallahassee and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood things got even busier for the principal from Belize who now starts each day in her school kitchen checking in on lunch preparations for the 130 students under her care.   Like many schools in the Central American country the Santa Martha Government Primary School near the town of Orange Walk ran for years without a cafeteria creating an inconvenience for parents who had to be home to receive them and a concern for teachers who knew that not all kids would have a proper meal.   “Many of the students would go home and have nothing to eat,” recalls Seleni “Or [they’d have] just basics like beans and rice – no veggies.”   they wouldn’t pay attention because their tummy hurt,” she says Many children were also behind in development and their weight was low.   That all changed when she built the school’s first garden and kitchen two years ago “From the garden we are planting what we use for the meals: tomato They don’t grow everything that’s on the menu the garden is a great learning laboratory for the students The two upper level classes – with students aged 11 to 13 – spend an hour each day in the garden under supervision of Ms They observe the different phases of plant growth and master basic gardening skills they can use at home; they learn about pests and organic plant-care and about the food chain and healthy eating so they gain an understanding how the produce they grow benefits their body.  “We see less absenteeism because the students know they will get a meal at school,” says Seleni more parents are working because they can leave their children to eat lunch at schools and that means more financial security.   Seleni’s school got support from various government and FAO initiatives that helped them set up the garden and kitchen as part of a new national school feeding programme.     “Food goes along with development and education,” she stresses and continuing their education.”   The school kitchen and garden were established as part of the Resilient School Feeding sub-project under the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative titled Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean (Resilient Caribbean Initiative).  Crisanto took up triathlon at the young age of nine and served as the flag bearer for Mexico at the 2011 Pan American Games and won the Mexican National Sports Award in 2015 The Mexican triathlete Crisanto won gold medals at the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games He placed 28th at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and 12th at the 2016 Olympic Games Crisanto aims to qualify and represent Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo {{getV2(globalSponsors,'title','Sponsors')}} It took me 15 years to reach that conclusion I’ve been dedicated to keeping Fernando’s art alive What began as a deeply personal attempt to stay close to my brother quickly turned into a full-time mission made possible by the incredible support of people like Nate Berkus and Wendy Goodman As we mark 20 years since the tragic tsunami it feels only right to gather these extraordinary people to reflect on Fernando’s legacy and showcase how I’ve continued to interpret and evolve his pioneering vision of Woven Photography Fernando and I were always collaborators-whether we were getting into trouble as kids working together professionally on photoshoots This show is another collaboration between brothers The past five years have been a journey of reflection I’ve learned that beauty can rise from tragedy and that we are all Woven Together through love and art 2025 at 11:19 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}He was a coach for a youth soccer clinic held at Rochambeau Alternative High School NY — A Westchester County youth soccer coach trusted to help mold young girls stands accused of betraying that trust in an alarming way Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a coach for a White Plains-based youth soccer clinic was arrested Friday and charged with offenses related to accusations of kissing a 15-year-old girl and making suggestive comments to her was subsequently arraigned before White Plains City Court Judge John P on two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of sexual abuse Grajales-Giraldo pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings The judge provided a temporary order of protection for the victim "Protecting our young residents remains among my highest priorities as Westchester District Attorney," Cacace said "Our office treats offenses against children with the utmost seriousness We urge anyone with further information about this incident to contact our office." a coach for a youth soccer clinic held at Rochambeau Alternative High School approached a 15-year-old girl at the beginning of soccer practice on Jan He kissed the girl again toward the end of practice Grajales-Giraldo is accused of approaching the same girl and asking her if she is good at keeping secrets that he really likes her and wants to kiss her Anyone with information about Grajales-Giraldo is urged to contact the Westchester District Attorney's Office at 914-995-TIPS-8477 The investigation into the incident was conducted by the White Plains Police Department Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "Woven Together: Reflections" is on display at the Cristina Grajales Gallery in New York City through January Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean most often referred to simply as “Antonio Maceo” and “The Bronze Titan” is not commonly known here.  a date shared with that of revolutionary Che Guevara.  So while Cuban Americans in Miami, Florida, relax and enjoy themselves in newly renovated Antonio Maceo Park, one wonders if any of them realize the contradictions of their politics with the park namesake’s history and symbolism To be honest, I knew almost nothing about Maceo until 1969. I studied his history after Black Panther Party leaders Eldridge and Kathleen Cleaver named their firstborn child Ahmad Maceo after him So who exactly was Maceo? Black history researcher Meserette Kentake has a detailed biography: Antonio Maceo was born in the province of Santiago de Cuba in 1845 (or 1846 or 1848) Maceo belonged to a family distinguished by a line of brave ancestors the family desired still greater freedom for others In every revolution started on the island for the liberation of Cuba from Spanish control some member of the Maceo family had participated The Maceo family viewed Spanish domination as the cause of existing economic hardship racism and slavery on the island and the entire family was committed to the cause of independence It is said that when he was a young boy working on the plantation of Don Leandro Maceo saw Leandro ordered a slave driver to strip a female to the waist and brutally beat her that she died One of the first acts when he had an armed band was to go to Leandro’s mansion and punished him in the same way Both Maceo and his brother Jose openly proclaimed themselves as Black and both were active in the battle against discrimination in Cuba Maceo’s race was constantly treated as a political issue the Spaniard capitalized on existing racist attitude among Euro-Cubans and spread malicious rumours about secret ambitions allegedly held by Black leaders such as Maceo to establish a Black Republic These rumors were a factor in undermining the unity of the Cuban revolutionaries the hopes for racial equality also motivated thousands of Black people (including bi-racial people) to join the Mambi forces Rogelio Manuel Diaz Moreno wrote for Havana Times about depictions of Maceo’s Blackness:  his nickname would merely have been “The Titan” just as Ignacio Agramonte’s was simply “The Major” Carlos Manuel de Cespedes’ “The Father of the Homeland” and Jose Marti’s the “Master” or the “Apostle.” All are lofty their heroic nicknames didn’t include something which was considered natural Maceo’s case had to be different in a society where slavery made racial discrimination take root stubborn forms of racism haven’t been able to resist the temptation of besmirching the image of this renowned black man some some false erudites sought to whiten Maceo since it was unthinkable for a black man to…well more than one history textbook shows images of the Bronze Titan that seem to have been dipped in bleach she would have been proclaimed the “mother of the homeland.” No other woman is as deserving of such a title as she is Historian Griffin Black wrote for Scientific American on injustice even surrounding Maceo’s death: and came to symbolize the collective struggle of a multiracial Cuban population and a national future free from past racial injustices the ‘patriotic’ motivation to glorify the memory of the independence hero with the application of techniques developed by … defenders of ‘scientific racism.’” Henry Louis Gates covered Maceo in his “Black in Latin America” PBS series We should not overlook the story of Maceo’s mother shown here in this post from American Studies Professor Christina Proenza-Coles: Mariana Grajales, mother of Cuba’s anticolonial, abolitionist struggle, raised a family of patriots - most famously her son General Antonio Maceo who led Cuba's independence wars - while she ran a hospital. Jose Marti said “it’s easy to be heroes with women such as these.” pic.twitter.com/LLgBQkcqAx The Root posted this short bio Maceo’s mother: Luis Escamilla wrote this bio of her for Black Past:  Born on June 26, 1808 in the city of Santiago de Cuba, Mariana Grajales Cuello is best known for the role she played in her country’s struggle for independence against Spain  Referred to as the “Mother of Cuba,” Cuello’s promotion of national pride and patriotic sacrifice helped rally her people in a military campaign that would ultimately end Spanish rule in her country A mixed-race (Spanish and African) daughter of Dominican parents Cuello was raised in the eastern region of Cuba known for its racial fluidity and concentration of middle-class Afro-Cubans Mariana grew up in an environment that allowed her to become astute in business affairs she was exposed to notions of liberalism and became deeply religious; these two facets of her belief system would eventually be incorporated into her own children’s lives The Womanica podcast featured her: Her parents were originally from the Dominican Republic but after the Haitan revolution they fled to Cuba to avoid the violence spreading through the region Mariana was seen as a parda libre -- a free woman of color Santiago’s school for free Black people required tuition But living in Santiago helped her develop a keen understanding of the oppressive forces in colonial Cuba But even in the midst of this intense adversity Mariana kept a cheerful and hopeful demeanor offering words of encouragement to every soldier who crossed her path She remained committed to the vision of an independent Cuba free from slavery – and she helped others believe in that vision The Cuban writer José Martí later wrote about Mariana: “If one trembled when he came face to face with the enemy of his country Spanish forces offered insurgent leaders a pact which would end the war without freeing Cuba or abolishing slavery and their remaining family fled to Kingston I was looking at this photo of the bust of Maceo in the park named for him in Miami One would never think of him as a Black man, viewing this depiction, crafted by noted Cuban exile sculptor Tony Lopez this is how Black history gets erased.  Join me for discussion in the comments section below Not signed up for Daily Kos yet? Create a free account Toronto Western HospitalTitle of Project: Elucidating the Risk Factors and Trajectories of Cognitive Impairment in Systemic Lupus ErythematosusMentor: Zahi Touma completed her medical training (2005) and an internal medicine residency (2009) at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin she completed a rheumatology fellowship at Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin Munoz Grajales’ thesis work during her rheumatology fellowship was directed at understanding gender differences in disease activity and clinical features in newly diagnosed SLE patients This work was later published in the journal Lupus in fundamental immunology at University of Toronto in 2017 and expects to complete the program in the Fall of 2021 she focuses upon identification of the immune changes that promote development of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases such as lupus She has presented her work at various rheumatology conferences such as the American College of Rheumatology and the Canadian Rheumatology Association Munoz Grajales hopes to integrate the knowledge gained from her Ph.D with her previous work as a rheumatologist to become an effective clinician scientist in systematic lupus erythematosus Systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE is a chronic rheumatic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues It can affect various organs or systems of the body including the central nervous system (CNS) The compromise of the CNS by SLE produces neurological and psychiatric manifestations known as neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE) cognitive impairment (CI) is one of the most common manifestations of NPSLE Even though CI can be associated with significant reduction of lupus patient’s quality of life and employment potential it is often overlooked in the clinical practice Because the risk factors are unknown currently it is not possible to identify those SLE patients at risk of developing CI Using novel data analyses techniques such as machine learning analyses and data modeling our study aims to: 1) identify clinical subtypes of CI among SLE patients; and 2) predict which patients are at risk for CI identify what factors increase risk of persistent CI and predict the trajectory of cognitive function over time our research initiative will impact a large number of patients Identifying patients with a high risk of CI and those who are likely to have severe CI over time will enhance the management of the disease and its progression our project can help alleviate the burden of disease due to CI and improve the overall health related quality of life among patients.  Supporting lupus patients and advocates in Arizona This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn more SIUE wrestling Head Coach Jeremy Spates announced the appointment of Eric Grajales as an assistant coach for the Cougars in November 2016 Grajales was an All-American wrestler with a third-place finish for the University of Michigan during the 2013-14 season He has since been pursuing a career in mixed martial arts He advanced to the national championships in each of his four seasons at Michigan advancing to the Round of 12 for four consecutive seasons Grajales completed his collegiate career with an 89-42 record with 17 falls seven technical falls and 17 major decisions His record in the NCAA Tournament was 12-7 after finishing 6-1 during his final season at Michigan He defeated Edinboro’s David Habat in the medal match Grajales was a highly-touted prep wrestler at Brandon High School He was named the South Region and Florida recipient of the 2009 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award and was named Mr he was named the Male Athlete of the Year by the Tampa Tribune after completing his prep career with a 217-0 record He was a two-time FILA Junior World team member (2006 and 2007) and claimed fifth place at the 2008 Greco-Roman Senior Nationals The 2006 Junior Greco Wrestler of the Year Grajales won the Fargo Greco-Roman national championship four times Grajales earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan in 2014 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Gary Grajales-Reyes, MD, PhD an assistant professor of pathology and immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St has received an Early Independence Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) The award supports outstanding junior scientists with the intellect drive and maturity to bypass or shorten the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers Grajales-Reyes conducted postdoctoral research in the laboratory of Marco Colonna, MD, the Robert Rock Belliveau Grajales-Reyes plans to work on developing novel and cost-effective cell-based therapies for Alzheimer’s disease Grajales-Reyes received one of 103 awards granted by the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk The program aims to spur scientific innovation and discovery by providing support for outstanding scientists to pursue potentially transformative but risky research projects The 103 awards total about $285 million in support over five years Read more on the School of Medicine website Research Wire Awards & Notables Campus & Community Read more stories from School of Medicine Visit School of Medicine Child tuition benefit webinar offered Flags lowered in memory of Pope Francis WashU moves training to Workday Learning Biology students win annual awards McKelvey Engineering honors 2025 distinguished alumni Student Life wins best newspaper honor at Missouri College Media awards Brad Warner, professor of pediatric surgery, 66 Julian Fleischman, associate professor emeritus, 91 William D. Owens, MD, professor emeritus of anesthesiology, 85 Understanding genetic factors behind a pediatric brain tumor Study examines overlap in causes of cancer, neurodevelopmental disorders Pollina honored for innovations in neuroscience 05.05.25 04.28.25 04.14.25 Wilmetta Toliver-Diallo Jhan Carlos Salazar Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg Who Knew WashU? 1.27.21 Who Knew WashU? 1.13.21 Who Knew WashU? 12.9.20 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The 11-foot statue of Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales located on the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios  By: Cassidy Delamarter Return to article listing Research and Innovation Cassidy Delamarter, Department of World Languages, MyUSF Learn more about USF's journey to Preeminence by viewing Newsroom articles from past years More USF in the News Copyright © 2025, University of South Florida. All rights reserved This website is maintained by USF News Whether you are part of our community or are interested in joining us we welcome you to Washington University School of Medicine award supports outstanding junior scientists an assistant professor of pathology & immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St and maturity to bypass or shorten the traditional postdoctoral training period to launch independent research careers Grajales-Reyes plans to work on developing novel and cost-effective cell-based therapies for Alzheimer’s disease As a member of the Clinical Pathology Physician Scientist Program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine, Grajales-Reyes conducted postdoctoral research in the laboratory of Marco Colonna, MD, the Robert Rock Belliveau His work focused on developing a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease based on using so-called chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) to reprogram immune cells to remove toxic clumps of the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid beta from the brain Grajales-Reyes plans to use CAR-based approaches to reduce amyloid plaques in the brains of people in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease thereby halting the disease’s progression and forestalling dementia Preliminary data suggests that CAR-based approaches could provide a lasting reduction in amyloid plaques without requiring frequent repeat administration of the therapy His approach has the potential to transform the treatment of Alzheimer’s and possibly other brain diseases characterized by protein aggregation tbhandari@wustl.edu Could help determine which patients are likely to benefit from new Alzheimer’s drugs GLP-1 medications tied to decreased risk of dementia At WashU Medicine, we transform lives and shape the future of healthcare through pioneering research, world-class education, and unparalleled patient care. As one of the nation's largest academic clinical practices, we bring the full power of WashU Medicine to every patient, advancing treatment and training the medical leaders of tomorrow at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals and more than 130 clinics across Missouri and Illinois Consistently recognized among the nation's top institutions for research we are driven to challenge convention and elevate care for all Mijaín López Núñez and Omara Durand Elías received the Replica of the Machete Mambí of Major General Antonio Maceo Grajales which is expressed in the talent and sacrifice with which they have exalted the name of Cuba Author: Oscar Sánchez Serra | informacion@granma.cu Antonio Maceo surely would have had him in his troop and not because that amalgam of muscle impressed the enemy he is a warrior who does not know defeat or measure danger and because his loyalty is his true giant stature that he "is more patriot than champion."Another undefeated like few others embodies the mother of the Maceo family her conviction in the face of adversity and the deep love for her daughter Erika are the sum of her indestructible faith in triumph."President Díaz-Canel says that I am history but what I really am is the fruit of the history of my country and of the humble cradle that my parents and my family gave me," he told us in Paris when his fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal was already gleaming on his chest."I will never tire of saying that I am a Fidelista the Commander -in-Chief will always be the first promoter of sports after her three victories in the City of Light She has put her will and her determination for her homeland so that it does not become more critical.The two of them got into the manigua of the sport competition at the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces which is expressed in the talent and sacrifice with which they have exalted the name of Cuba.Another Hero the member of the Political Bureau and Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces General of the Army Corps Alvaro Lopez Miera because that is precisely what her legs described on the tracks since 2015 those who educate by devoting themselves to her care and polishing each medal: their coaches Miriam Ferrer and Raúl Trujillo from the International Assembly of the Peoples the content of that day is the subject of the new broadcast of the program From the Presidency WORCESTER – A 26-year-old city man charged with a fatal 2013 shooting in Great Brook Valley pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday in Worcester Superior Court and was sentenced to 10 years in state prison with credit for about 7 years already served Alexis Grajales-Pagan was charged in the death of 28-year-old Igor Busanet Jr. who was shot and killed during a family cookout at 9 p.m 2013 in a courtyard behind 203 Constitution Ave Previously, Grajales pleaded not guilty to charges of murder carrying ammunition without a firearms identification card and possession of a loaded firearm without a license.  there had been an altercation at a Great Brook Valley baseball field Busanet reportedly told those involved in the fight to stop because children were around He was later shot in front of two of his three children.  and a fight ensued in which Busanet took a swing at Grajales and Grajales pulled out a gun and shot him “The victim was shot once in the abdomen He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a few hours later The shell casings from the homicide scene matched shell casings from another crime scene that Grajales since had pled guilty to There was additional evidence of consciousness of guilt that included statements as to the defendant’s state of mind after the shooting and the defendant fleeing to Pennsylvania,” Richardson said in court yesterday.  Worcester Superior Court Judge Daniel M Wrenn accepted a plea agreement recommended by defense attorney Randall K that his client would change his plea to guilty for the lesser offense of involuntary manslaughter and be sentenced to 10 years marshals took Grajales into custody in Pennsylvania on a warrant.  that Grajales be sentenced to 4 to 5 years in state prison for the charge of carrying a firearm without a license to be served concurrently with the involuntary manslaughter sentence; and 2 years of probation for the ammunition charge; and to drop the charge of possession of a loaded firearm without a license.  Richardson had asked for 15 years for the involuntary manslaughter sentence.  The only recommendation that Power didn’t get for his client was for him to serve the remaining time on his sentence in the Northampton House of Correction rather than Massachusetts Correctional Institution - Cedar Junction in Walpole Wrenn said he doesn’t know Grajales and the court would take no position on where he would be imprisoned two months and a week of the 10-year sentence leaving 2 years and a week shy of 10 months left to serve.  Subscribe next-gen woman who is safeguarding her family’s wealth while carving her own niche as the head of an impact investment company Melissa Sesana Grajales is undoubtedly one to watch It wouldn't be untrue to say that Melissa Sesana Grajales' family fortune was predicated on a wild leap of faith Northern Italy was pretty decimated and my grandfather realised there weren't really opportunities for growth," says Melissa so he just hopped on a boat in 1952 and ended up in Colombia where he took a chance in starting a pasta factory it was far from anything she had seen in Italy who by and large had not eaten pasta before "Pastas Doria became one of the emblematic Colombian brands," says Melissa "My grandfather was awarded the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro for his success in industry and agriculture and for promoting Italian culture abroad the business naturally grew into grain milling and processing My grandfather had an extremely curious and disciplined mind Having also been blessed with an enquiring mind Melissa had assumed a career in academia beckoned – a BA from the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University an MA in Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London and Additional Impact Investment studies from Oxford University and The Harvard Kennedy School are testament to her studious nature she had a great interest in how the family business was run "I was always really curious about what they were doing 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' I said Melissa's early life was at times turbulent many of the family assets were sold off with the family office restructured as an investment vehicle Despite having a historically difficult relationship with her home country Melissa: "Knew from an early age that I wanted to do something where I could actually see that I was generating some sort of positive change in people’s lives." Melissa's inherent talent for business and nurtured respect for people made her the perfect person to take over the reins of her family office "[Growing up] I think my dad wanted to be very generous in the sense that 'You pursue whatever you want and you're not beholden to this legacy'," says Melissa "My dad is still chairman and I'm principal [of the family office] It's interesting when you work with family because roles can change constantly but ultimately we are guided by sense of duty and respect being principal is more about having more discretion over decisions," she says of her family’s diverse asset holdings "But I still firmly think that this is my grandfather's and my father's legacy and I'm here to contribute." What is undeniably part of Melissa's own legacy is how she handles her status as a young next-gen female principal – a standing that is still in rather short supply in the world of family offices "I'm sure there's a feminist commentary here but it didn't take a lot of work for me to feel credible," says the refreshingly forthright Melissa "I'm aware of when I'm the only woman and the youngest on a board and there are moments when I think questioning how I contribute is bit counter to my character Family offices are in the world of legacy and tradition it's much easier to move forward in the corporate world there are a lot more social pressures for advancement so they don't have to change their own microcosm they don't have to change unless someone in there is actually generating change internally." generating change is something that chimes with the legacy of her grandfather's original Colombian leap of faith and Melissa's own desire to make life better for the underprivileged in her home country a Colombia-based company set up to identify and promote profitable investment opportunities that generate a positive social and environmental impact "Asiri came about when I saw this pay-as-you-go renewable energy project in Guatemala rather than do it through the family office I wanted to present the opportunity myself we realized how much we enjoyed it and how much additionality we could bring as investors So we started a bigger holding company called TValley which is a company accelerator model where we now have 13 Colombian social enterprises ranging from green utilities I've used it to prove the concept of impact investing to my family office So now I have discretion over assets and can direct a bit more towards that type of investments." The effect of impact investment allows TValley which houses companies in the fields of fintech to ensure profitability and effect through detailed reporting "We know through metrics and benchmarks that it is generating a positive impact," says Melissa this is a financial investment vehicle where we want to make exponentially profitable investments." It's this combination of social responsibility and business savvy that led to Melissa being selected to join the founding cohort of UNICEF's NextGen Global Principals representing Colombia It's a platform that allows members to use their poly-capital (expertise and resources) in ways that create valuable support for UNICEF at a high level it's a great opportunity for Melissa to highlight the work that still needs to be done in Colombia while potentially helping to solve similar problems around the globe "My grandfather really instilled in us values generosity discipline and being curious and innovative I do think those are the values that guide me and my family." impact investment is very much in her future: "Theres still a lot to do," she says "I think metrics and accountability and verifiability are really important to making it a more trustworthy industry I'm hoping that this is the direction that things are moving in "My vision is for my family's office and for Asiri to be a reference of how financially and impactfully positive this can be I hope we can contribute to social enterprises and channel resources toward sustainable initiatives and I hope there are many more opportunities for me to create positive impact for years to come." For more information on Asiri, click here For more information on TValley, click here CampdenFB.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Campden Wealth © 2001-2022 CampdenFB.com Your use of this site is governed by the Terms and Conditions Tell us about your involvement and/or student leadership roles in and/or outside of ENVD Currently doing an architecture internship in Boulder What inspired you to come to ENVD when choosing your school The integration of nature into design theory What is one of the greatest experiences or lessons from your time at CU Boulder that you'll carry with you into the next chapter of your life The tranquil silence of ENVD at 4 am the day of the final pin-up what is your best piece of advice for other students Develop an intellectual relationship with professors Always forgetting my clicker in Paul's lecture Finish my architecture project in Boulder before returning to Colombia Phone: 303-492-8010 Email: envdoffice@colorado.eduMaps & Directions University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder WORCESTER ― A city man released in 2022 after serving nearly 10 years for a 2013 shooting death was arraigned on multiple gun and drug charges Monday in Worcester Superior Court Alexis Grajales, who pleaded guilty in 2020 to involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Igor Busanet Jr., was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on the new charges Assistant District Attorney Timothy Westerman said police stopped Grajales Sept 11 after he was allegedly seen participating in a drug transaction Westerman said Grajales was found with two loaded firearms including one with a glock switch – a device that enables a firearm to fire multiple rounds with one trigger pull Grajales faces 11 charges including possession of a machine gun — third-offense trafficking in cocaine of between 100 and 200 grams and trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl Ritter ordered Grajales held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing Jan with court records showing he had been ordered held without bail in September Grajales was sentenced to 10 years in prison at age 26 in 2020 after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Busanet’s death Busanet was shot and killed during a family cookout at 9 p.m in a courtyard behind 203 Constitution Ave Prosecutors in 2020 said Grajales shot Busanet several hours after an altercation at a baseball field a fight ensued in which Busanet took a swing at Grajales and Grajales pulled out a gun and shot him Grajales served seven years in prison prior to his guilty plea and had two years and 10 months still to serve at the time of the plea the first iteration of a guest-curated exhibition series View of the exhibition: paintings by Dean Tavoularis in the center with sculptures by Julia van Eichel on the left and Steven and William Ladd on the right View of the “salon wall” featuring work by Steven and William Ladd a cabinet clad in feathers made of white porcelain “The feathers represent birds that travel north and south — a comment on what is happening right now with our immigration policy And we thought: ‘what a beautiful name for the show!’” View of the north of the gallery with furniture pieces by Stefan Bishop The Chiaroscuro chairs are by Pedro Barrail The ceramic vessels in the back wall are by Karen Pandiani Detail of the custom wallpaper by Amanda Weil with Flavor Paper and a painting by Helen Robinson View of Sam Baron’s Molding Console (2013) and set of 11 etched Mini Maryline Mirrors (2015) Ingrassia organized the group exhibition into several vignettes transforming the gallery into an unfamiliar yet sociable setting “I think people are getting tired of looking at art in a white box The idea for us was how do we present pieces that create a human environment.” or Santi Moix’s oversized vessel made from recycled tires Exhibition view of Encounters I featuring a table and four “tatooed” chairs by Pedro Barrail over a metallic blue rug by Hechizoo View of the exhibition with pieces by Aaron Poritz Custom wallpaper by Amanda Weil with a series of photographs by Neil Winokur in the background To the north of the gallery, a leafy living room area brings together some of the exhibition’s best-known designers, showcasing works like Betil Dagdelen’s marine rope-coiled aluminum pipe bench, Stefan Bishop’s deodar cedar table, and Sang Hoon Kim’s irresistible-to-touch memory foam sofas there is a monumental bamboo chair and ottoman by Mike and Doug Starn Encounters I is an exhibition best absorbed over several visits. I discovered some of the most intriguing works my second time seeing the show like Dean Tavoularis’s paintings reminiscent of the Russian avant-garde The architectural oil-on-wood panels from 2016 suggest a lineage to 86-year-old Tavoularis’s former career as a production designer for filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola and Michelangelo Antonioni A glass panel by Amanda Weil (2014) divides the entrance to a room with Mike and Doug Starn’s chair and ottoman made of bamboo and rock-climbing cord (2017) The show has now been extended until August 30 and Grajales is already looking toward Encounters II bringing new guest curators into the gallery to make connections with young emerging artists and expand the gallery’s creative community the gallerist admits: “Stephanie put the bar pretty high.” Photography by Dora Somosi unless otherwise noted Encounters I is on view at Cristina Grajales Gallery until June 28 Slide "+(i+1)+" of "+$(set).length+": "+$(this).find("figcaption")[0].innerHTML+" Radio Guantanamo Your friendly voice from the easternmost province of Cuba A reflective workshop on the historical legacy and ethical values of Mariana Grajales Cuello is being held this Friday in the halls of the Revolution Square that bears her name in Guantanamo city The day begins with the laying of a wreath at the foot of the local monument erected in honor of the Mother of the Maceo family and all Cubans by fraternal associations and political and social organizations representatives in Guantanamo province The conference will be attended by 12 outstanding women with relevant trajectory in their respective fields of work Labor Heroine of the Republic of Cuba and president of the Provincial Council of Health Scientific Societies Also participating are the legendary coffee grower Petronila Neyra Sanchez president of the Jose Marti Cultural Society in the eastern province and renowned journalists Martha Reyes Noa and Mabel Pozo Ramirez distinguished for their informative contributions in the provincial radio station CMKS The moment will be appropriate to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the opening of Mariana Grajales Cuello Square 1985 by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and declared a local monument a decade later The aforementioned public space is crowned by a sculptural ensemble highly recognized by architects sculptors and national and provincial specialists The multidisciplinary team that conceived the project was integrated by architect Romulo Fernandez Bilardo pianist and composer Frank Fernandez was in charge of musicalizing the texts of the sculptural ensemble This is a report of Jorge Cantalapiedra Luque translated and edited by Dayla Perez Ortiz New York gallerist Cristina Grajales presents ‘Ombre’ by John-Paul Philippe (until 28 April 2023): the artist tells us about this new body of work For the inaugural group exhibition at Cristina Grajales gallery’s Tribeca location in 2022 John-Paul Philippe produced two paintings that pushed the limits of his practice in style and material the gallery is exhibiting ‘Ombres’ (until 28 April 2023) a show of his newest artworks in this same As a continuation of his previous experimentations Philippe’s latest wall-hung pieces circumvent rigidity gesturing onto the canvas with well-directed looseness These characteristics are enforced by the introduction of a new material: burlap These interventions into its tightly gridded pattern are a parallel to the free-form nature of the body of works overall; this freedom belies the precision and deliberation of the burlap’s handmade inconsistencies These manoeuvrings call attention to the colours or painterly moments that are behind or beyond the material existing in and emphasised by its lapsed spaces and speaking of stories much more specific than first meets the eye He cultivates a flower-sprinkled meadow and native plant gardens across his 5.5-acre property (which was a former bird sanctuary) A company of parakeets – at one point there were up to 12 of them – live in his studio which seasonally moves between the loft of a converted barn and a high-ceilinged 'and they fly around the studio.' He credits the parakeets for quite literal inspiration citing their 'patterns and the forms of their little beaks' as reference points for the shapes employed in his latest work 'The paintings actually mimic the plumage and the colouration resonant in the way yellow greens burst through the canvases’ more earthen tones There are even motifs in the paintings that harken to the 'drip-like forms' of the parakeets’ droppings – an unexpectedly fertile source of inspiration 'He’s very in tune with nature,' says Grajales who is smitten with Philippe’s sentimentality toward flora and fauna 'I think that’s what makes these pieces so captivating.' She muses on each evocation she discovers in the biomorphic artworks: birds is that each person has the opportunity to find something different within it: the shapes of eyes and ears the gesticulations of a sprouting stalk’s first curl Curated alongside Philippe’s exhibition are select designs by Mark Grattan including 12 never-before-shown stools in sumptuous upholstery and supple suedes The dialogue between the two artists hinges on the textile-forward tactility of each of their works creating a narrative arc that ties the natural worlds conjured from Philippe’s canvases to the flashes of urbanity connoted in the chrome and brass details of Grattan’s furniture escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox 'It’s a beautiful conversation,' Grajales says of Grattan’s work alongside Philippe’s Pellerin is a Brooklyn-based writer and strategist with a focus on art Rooted in design research and journalistic principles and reporting that cover the art and design spheres with a particular interest in the prismatic effects of industrial complexes. Her writing has been published in Wallpaper* Published 4 years ago4y ago • Bookmarks: 178 who is vying for a seat on the Tarrytown Board of Trustees on Nov 2 as part of the Preserve Our Village slate said a few experiences she and her husband had with village officials motivated her to want to try to make some changes their friends and our neighbors the best home and community possible,” she stated “Running for the position of Trustee of the Village of Tarrytown is my way of trying to achieve that.” who is general counsel and chief compliance officer for a financial services company recalled she and her husband spent two years working with several village boards before receiving approval for their business She also said five years ago they had to “deal with town bureaucracy” when they were remodeling their home “These experiences made me realize that Tarrytown can do better for its residents,” Reyes-Grajales stated “The elected officials of Tarrytown should be listening to its residents and not simply going through the motions.” Secretary and executive board member of a non-profit organization that works to prevent hate violence in communities through educational programs as well as a class parent at John Paulding and W.L Reyes-Grajales said her listening skills would be an asset on the Board of Trustees understand the needs of the organization and work with senior management to look for lawful ways to execute the company’s goals and expansion plans,” she stated “We need people in government that are good listeners elected officials opt to do what is easiest and best for themselves the job of an elected official is to effect the will of the people and seek input from her constituents.” Reyes-Grajales said the key issue facing Tarrytown is “preserving its resources and charm for the next generation.” “Tarrytown has such beautiful natural resources and small town charm,” she stated “We should look to expand Tarrytown’s existing tax base in a way that helps mitigate the onslaught of tax increases and does not result in 10-story high rises that block the view of the river and contribute to existing congestion on Route 9.” In regard to the state cannabis law where municipalities must decide whether or not to allow dispensaries and/or lounges Reyes-Grajales said trustees should not make the decision alone “The sale of marijuana in Tarrytown could create a valuable source of tax dollars there are also concerns that marijuana sales may adversely impact our community,” she said “The Village of Tarrytown should not make a final decision with respect to whether we permit legal sales of marijuana and the establishment of lounges without first seeking public input via a referendum or other method of obtaining public input.” © 2025. 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Mexico-based studio Grajales Arquitectos completes a verdant housing project in Tulum dubbed TOH The project rises two levels to house sixteen apartments all surrounding a vast central patio hosting the common areas of the complex The project takes its name from the Toh bird a species from the Riviera Maya recognized by its vibrant plumage and unique tail These birds are known to be native to Tulum’s ‘cenotes,’ or cavernous sinkholes filled with groundwater interpreting the occupants of the housing project ‘as if they were these birds that are found around a nucleus of water.’ images © Oscar Hernandez | @oscarq_hdz At once defined by its use of natural materials Grajales Arquitectos’ TOH housing project is enclosed by a facade of locally-sourced vine panels These textural vine panels can also be found within the bedrooms of each units The team elaborates: ‘Just as birds rest in nests the same will happen with our users.’ operable shutters which can be folded open or closed according to the needs of the occupants This results in an inherently a dynamic expression which is continually transforming according to the users is inside the team made use of various materials from the area ‘Mayan view quarry,’ chukum stucco and parota wood color palette and vegetation seeks to generate a space of calm and peace.’ ‘The project explores a constant relationship inside and outside taking care of a relaxed and respectful atmosphere with its surroundings.’ the facade of folding shutters is continually transforming textural panels are made from locally-sourced vines the gardened gathering space serves sixteen apartments occupants share a central swimming pool and garden who gather around the waters of Tulum’s cenotes architecture: Grajales Arquitectos | @grajalesarquitectos collaborators: Paisajismo La semilla Tulum photography: Oscar Hernandez | @oscarq_hdz AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Ramos back Menendez; Quintero goes for Bhalla Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City) and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has split the Hoboken City Council with the two 8th district candidates each receiving endorsements from some of the city’s nine councilmembers On Team Menendez are Councilmembers Ruben Ramos and Tiffanie Fisher; Fisher is a former Hoboken Democratic chairwoman who has become Bhalla’s most committed critic on the city council “Endorsing Rob for re-election is an easy decision for me,” Fisher said “Rob’s unwavering commitment to democratic values and securing federal resources for our district is commendable What sets Rob apart is his accessibility and willingness to engage in open dialogue always seeking ways to help residents of Hoboken.” has the support of Councilmen Joe Quintero “Having worked closely with Mayor Bhalla over the past few years I know first-hand what an effective mayor and exceptional leader he is – the kind of public official we need more of in Congress,” Quintero said we can count on Ravi to stand up for women’s reproductive rights work to protect and strengthen our democracy and to speak out against the rising tide of hatred and racism that is plaguing our nation.” The endorsements fall along pre-existing battle lines in Hoboken; some councilmembers, like Quintero, Councilman Phil Cohen, and Councilwoman Emily Jabbour, are strong Bhalla allies, while others – Ramos, Fisher, Council President Jennifer Giattino, and new Councilman Paul Presinzano – are more critical of his administration Even though a race for Congress has little to do with the specific local issues at play in Hoboken those political divides are clearly driving the dueling endorsements Bhalla also recently got the backing of Hector Oseguera and David Ocampo Grajales who ran as off-the-line insurgent candidates for the same district in 2020 and 2022; Oseguera took on then-Rep while Ocampo Grajales went up against Menendez when the now-congressman first ran for office Neither Oseguera nor Ocampo Grajales performed especially well: Oseguera got 27% of the vote and Ocampo Grajales got 12% But their endorsements are a signal that the broader Hudson County progressive universe is behind Bhalla who as a sitting mayor and power player in the Hudson County Democratic Organization is not necessarily their most natural ally The endorsement from Ocampo Grajales drew blowback from a set of current and former Hudson County law enforcement officials among them County Executive Craig Guy and County Sheriff Frank Schillari who pointed to Ocampo Grajales’s statements in support of defunding the police “As current and former members of law enforcement we are appalled and disappointed by Ravi Bhalla’s solicitation of an endorsement by David Ocampo Grajales – an activist who has again and again called to defund police departments make our communities less safe and insulted the men and women who protect our families and neighbors on a daily basis,” the group said with a correction: Jennifer Giattino is the Hoboken council president .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Scott J. Croteau | scroteau@masslive.comA 19-year-old Worcester man who shot a man during a fight and sucker punched another man in separate incidents last year was sentenced to serve 5-to-6-years in prison Xavier Grajales was sentenced after entering guilty pleas in Worcester Superior Court on Wednesday to charges several armed assault Authorities said Grajales shot a man in the left leg during a May 3 A large fight involving women was planned that night Two groups of people exchanged words and Grajales pulled out a gun Grajales fired at least seven shots and a man was struck in the leg the victim called Worcester EMS and said he had been shot The wound was not considered life-threatening Investigators tracked Grajales to Rhode Island and arrested him days after the shooting Grajalas sucker punched a man in Crystal Park then kicked the victim several times The victim's jaw was broken during the attack Prosecutor Sarah Richardson asked for a 6-to-8-year sentence with two years of probation while the defense asked for a 3-to-5-year sentence according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office 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. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Wareham Middle School has announced its student award winners for December 2022 sixth grader Miladii Figueroa and seventh grader Dorian Sims were named Students of the Month the teachers of each grade level select their most “responsible respectful and thoughtful” students to receive the honor The teachers also leave anonymous words of praise for the students “Landen is a super sweet and respectful young man,” one of Grajales’s teachers said “He smiles often and has a positive attitude He works well with his peers and is always there to lend a helping hand!” Another teacher called Grajales “a natural artist.” One of Figueroa’s teachers said that she “has not only made drastic improvements with her own grades but with her social groups and her leadership skills One of Sims’s teachers called him “a creative student with a big imagination.” “Dorian is a student who is driven to excel academically,” another said “He is an active participant in Student Council and will often contribute great ideas for community projects.” “We are very proud of the young man he is becoming,” a third teacher said Student Kevin Costa won the December 2022 Scotty Monteiro Jr “He sets an example of how to show empathy and compassion to those around him,” a press release for the school read “Kevin is always respectful to adults and his peers He is an enthusiastic learner who always tries his best and encourages his peers to do the same.” is given monthly by Foundation of the same name a 21-year-old Wareham man who was murdered in 2009 the Foundation’s stated aim is to “stop the violence” by highlighting outstanding youth Last night the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) held its annual MAD Ball benefit at the Museum’s home in New York at 2 Columbus Circle MAD honored renowned multimedia artist Jeffrey Gibson and esteemed New York gallerist Cristina Grajales with Visionary Awards while celebrating the institution’s mission to champion contemporary makers across creative fields welcomed guests before a conversation between Christian Larsen and Cristina Grajales in The Theater at MAD Cocktails were held in the Luminaries Lounge specially designed with items from the Shantell Martin x HOEK limited-edition collab and featuring music by DJ Timo Weiland Guests were invited to browse open exhibitions including Queer Maximalism x Machine Dazzle and participate in art-making activities such as fabricating masks with Lexy Ho-Tai and making jewelry charms with Ashley Khirea Wahba and Ada Chen and actor Murray Hill hosted the benefit ceremony at the museum’s ninth-floor restaurant a small city in the coffee region of Colombia I never expected that I would be standing in front of all of you at the Museum of Arts and Design,” said Cristina Grajales upon receiving her award from celebrated art collector and philanthropist After being introduced by art business advisor Colleen Keegan “Being honored by MAD for my work and practice is incredibly meaningful for me The Museum has shown me support for more than a decade and was the first to show the very first punching bag sculpture in Changing Hands 3 in 2012 I am grateful to have shared this night with my husband The awards took the form of one-of-a-kind sashes made by artist Beau McCall in his signature style using hand-sewn decorative buttons of various materials such as rhinestone and mother-of-pearl to create wearable visual artworks each customized to reflect the honoree’s affinities and interests For Jeffrey Gibson’s sash McCall wanted to celebrate various aspects of his Native American culture McCall created a bucolic-inspired piece reflecting some of her favorite hobbies of sitting in her country house and watching the birds the evening included a special memorial tribute to Jerome A was celebrated with a cake for his birthday Guests included MAD Board Members Marian and Russell Burke MAD William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator Elissa Auther MAD Associate Curator Barbara Paris Gifford features artwork and jewelry by a host of talented artists The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) champions contemporary makers across creative fields and presents the work of artists and artisans who apply the highest level of ingenuity and skill Since the Museum’s founding in 1956 by philanthropist and visionary Aileen Osborn Webb MAD has celebrated all facets of making and the creative processes by which materials are transformed from traditional techniques to cutting-edge technologies the Museum’s curatorial program builds upon a rich history of exhibitions that emphasize a cross-disciplinary approach to art and design and reveals the workmanship behind the objects and environments that shape 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was placed in front of the tomb that keeps the remains of Mariana Grajales Cuello in the Santiago necropolis Author: Luis Alberto Portuondo | internet@granma.cu SANTIAGO DE CUBA.- Every second Sunday of May is distinguished by the traditional homage to Cuban mothers and by the well-deserved tribute to the Mambisa Mariana Grajales Cuello parent of the Maceo family and recognized as Mother of the Homeland."To Cuban mothers capable of sustaining and transforming the most difficult reality Congratulations!" wrote in his X account the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.The tribute to Mariana at the Santa Ifigenia patrimonial cemetery was attended by a representation of the people of Santiago de Cuba First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Party; and Manuel Falcón Hernández as well as other authorities.The laying of a wreath on behalf of the Cuban people after the ceremony that the Guard of Honor performs to the nation's top figures while flowers were laid to other heroines and mothers of combatants who rest in this cemetery National Monument.The impetus of Mariana Grajales was immortalized in the manigua and also in the article La madre de los Maceo (Maceo's mother) after receiving her son Antonio badly wounded she turned to her little son Marcos with determination: "And you because it's time for you to go to the camp!".Such a high sense of patriotism made her deserve the title of Mother of the Homeland with topics dedicated to the analysis of the policy approved for this sector its relationship with the environment and the circular economy Interview granted by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic advocated on Tuesday that Biomodulin T should be part of primary health care in Cuban communities and that doctors should be prepared there to prescribe it