Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Bronx Redistricting Hearing Tomorrow

NYS Seal NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH AND REAPPORTIONMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
Congressional and state legislative redistricting

PURPOSE:
To gather public input regarding congressional and state legislative districts following the Census of 2010.

Thursday
September 8, 2011
10:00 A.M.
Bronx Community College
Gould Memorial Library Auditorium
2155 University Ave
Bronx, New York

The Census of 2010 has been released. It reveals demographic change throughout New York State. Pursuant to the United States Constitution and the New York State Constitution, congressional and state legislative districts must be reconfigured to reflect the population changes that have occurred.
The new congressional and state legislative districts must be consistent with the "one person, one vote" decisions of the United States Supreme Court. In addition, the new congressional and state legislative districts must be constructed in conformity with the Voting Rights Act. The Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment wants to know how the public thinks the new congressional and state legislative districts should be configured.
Persons wishing to present pertinent testimony to the Task Force at the above hearings should complete and return the enclosed reply form as soon as possible or contact the Task Force at (212) 618-1100. It is important that the reply form be fully completed and returned so that persons may be notified in the event of emergency postponement or cancellation.
Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes' duration. In preparing the order of witnesses, the Task Force will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view of special circumstances. These requests should be made on the attached reply form or communicated to Task Force staff as early as possible. In the absence of a request, witnesses will be scheduled in the order in which reply forms are postmarked.
Ten (10) copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Task Force would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements. In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Task Force's interest in hearing testimony from all sources.
In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Task Force, in accordance with its policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), has made its facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to legislative facilities and activities.
Michael F. Nozzolio Senator
Chairman
Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment
John J. McEneny
Member of Assembly
Chairman
Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment 



The Bronx WELCOMES ‘The Big 4’

Borough Natives Anthrax come home, Food & Drink Specials Await Metal Heads Visiting the Bronx

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is rolling out the welcome mat for fans coming to town to see iconic heavy metal bands Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, “The Big 4,” all performing live right here in the Bronx on Wednesday, September 14 at Yankee Stadium.

Borough President Diaz, whose love of hip hop is well known and who initiated the first-ever “Bronx SalsaFest” this past summer, is “moshing” to a much heavier beat this month.

“This mega concert, one of the most anticipated events in recent memory, will bring thousands of new visitors to the Bronx,” said Borough President Diaz.  “We’re inviting concert goers to come early and count down to the start of the show at our great neighborhood restaurants and bars, and take in a little of what the Bronx has to offer.”

The “Big 4” concert also represents a homecoming for Anthrax, which features three native Bronxites among their members--Charlie Benante, Frank Bello and Rob Caggiano. Both Benante and Bello grew up in Throggs Neck, while Caggiano is a native of Pelham Parkway. In honor of the band’s return home, Borough President Diaz will officially declare September 14 as “Anthrax Day in the Bronx.”

“The Bronx may be known as the home of hip-hop and salsa, but make no mistake, our musical contributions are much more expansive. These heavy metal legends grew up right here in our borough, and I am proud to welcome Anthrax back to their Bronx home,” said Borough President Diaz.

In the build up to the concert, the Bronx Tourism Council at BOEDC is spearheading the Metal Heads Welcome promotion, which spotlights the businesses in the 161st Street neighborhood surrounding the stadium.  Restaurants and bars will offer choices like “Metallica Martinis” and “Metal Mayhem Meatball” specials and pipe in music by the world-famous bands. Baltimore-based radio station 98Rock FM will also broadcast live from the neighborhood, capturing the energy and enthusiasm of the Bronx crowds gathered for this historic heavy metal event.

“Concerts at Yankee Stadium like the ‘Big 4’ and college football games later this year are providing an unprecedented opportunity for more foot traffic and increased business for area merchants,” said Doris Quinones, executive director of the Bronx Tourism Council.  “We’re delighted to be working with these great local businesses to attract visitors and to redefine what constitutes busy season at 161st Street.”

Echoing the Borough President’s enthusiasm is Joe Bastone, owner of Yankee Tavern, who went to school with some of the Anthrax band members and who is participating in the tourism council promotion.

“All of these events are great for neighborhood merchants,” said Bastone. “The more of them, the better.”

For more information on things to see and do in the Bronx, visit ilovethebronx.com.

For more information about the borough’s “Big 4” promotions, contact Doris Quinones, Executive Director of the Bronx Tourism Council, at 718-590-3527/347-524-4727 or dquinones@boedc.org; or John DeSio, Communications Director at the office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., at 718-590-3543 or jdesio@bronxbp.nyc.gov.



Riverdale Temple Holiday Gift & Craft Sale
HOLIDAY GIFT & CRAFT SALE

“EARLY BIRD” SPECIALS!  Beat the holiday rush!
BRAND NEW ITEMS!
SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM OF RIVERDALE TEMPLE   
When:  SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2011
Time:   9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:  RIVERDALE  TEMPLE
            4545 Independence Ave., Bronx, NY 10471
        FREE PARKING/INDOOR/OUTDOOR/RAIN OR SHINE!
Great refreshments!
**VENDOR SPACES AVAILABLE FOR THE DAY - First come, first served!
$ 60.00  PER  6’  TABLE  or  $ 80.00  PER  8’  TABLE- with your own table
$ 10.00 extra if you do not have your own table!
Please send your check to:  Riverdale Temple Gift and Craft Sale
4545 Independence Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 or pay online at
our website at www.Riverdaletemple.org

Vendor’s name:____________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Telephone # 1 ______________________#2_____________________________
E-mail address: ____________________________________________________
Description of merchandise: __________________________________
Questions?
Contact Rita at:   Ritajoshed@aol.com or call (718) 614-4932
Or Debbie at:     rivtemple@aol.com      (718) 548-3800 ext. 1 


Sunday, September 4, 2011

49th Precinct 5K Run

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