Monday, January 5, 2015

STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: 2014 Crime Statistics


  “Mayor de Blasio’s announcement today—that New York City saw in 2014 the lowest number of homicides since modern policing began in 1993—shows us just how far The Bronx and the entire City have come in so short a time.

“This year, for the second straight year, the number of murders in The Bronx was lower than 100, a level of success in policing this borough had not seen since the early 1960’s. This would not be possible without a deeply committed, highly professional police force like the NYPD, working hand-in-hand with the citizens of our borough and our city. It is worth noting that this continued reduction in overall crime occurred alongside a dramatic decrease in the use of ‘stop & frisk,’ which proves that effective crime fighting and strong police work does not require questionable tactics.

“As the people of this city continue to examine the role of law enforcement within their communities, we must not forget the important role that the police department and its dedicated membership play in keeping our communities safe and secure. I will continue to work with our mayor, Commissioner Bratton and the New York Police Department to build on the continued efforts to make The Bronx an even safer place to live, work and raise a family,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.


Kudos To The Bronx!


What You Should Know 
By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 
32nd Senatorial District 


Kudos To The Bronx! 
  

You should know that after 50 years, for the second year in a row, the murder rate in Bronx County is under 100. According to a December 30, 2014 New York Daily News article, EXCLUSIVE: Murders in the Bronx under 100 for second year in a row: "The last time the borough had two consecutive years with fewer than 100 murders was in 1963 and 1964." For this, I have to give Kudos to the Bronx! 
  
We all understand that even one death by murder is too many, and we pray to see the day when there are zero murders in the Bronx and anywhere else. Nonetheless, it is exciting to see that the crime rate here is coming down. 
  
You should know that Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. should be proud that after 50 years, under his leadership the murder rate in Bronx County has decreased to figures this borough has not seen since 1963 and 1964. In 2013 there were 80 murders in the Bronx, and in 2014 there were 91. 
  
According to the Daily News article: 
  
"The NYPD started keeping modern records in 1963, and numbers showed a steady rise in murderous mayhem through the 1970s, ’80s and into the ’90s. 
The peak bloodshed came in 1990, when 653 people were slain. The year before that, it was 484; the year after, 553. 
It wasn’t until the late 1990s that the rate began to fall under 200 — but it stayed in that range for decades. In 2012, there were 114 murder victims." 
  
My dear reader, with the Bronx murder rate under 100 for the past two consecutive years, we also have to praise the efforts of the New York City Police Department's Bronx Borough Commander, Precinct Commanders, and Police Officers. These statistics that show a drop in murder are proof that the NYPD is doing an outstanding job in its efforts to build strong community relations here in the Bronx. 
  
We also have to recognize the efforts of the leaders of the many Bronx faith communities. Our many religious leaders, priests, rabbis, imams and ministers use their houses of worship to fight crime as they teach people to love and respect each other, strengthen family life, and obey the law. 
  
Parents, Community Leaders, Community Organizations, and members of the community, that year after year coordinate and work hard to organize marches, prayer vigils, and activities against crime to bring peace and harmony among residents of the borough, they also deserve mention and recognition for their contributions to this magnificent news. 
  
Like Hillary Clinton's book title says: "It takes a Village." 
  
Ladies and gentlemen, I need to repeat that the loss of even one life is too many, and we need to see crime rates come down completely - but it is refreshing to see that for the second year in a row, the murder rate in the Bronx is under 100. Kudos to the Bronx! 
  
This is State Senator Reverend Rubén Díaz, and this is what you should know.

Editor's Note - State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. is the father of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

3 Kings Day with TEAM DIAZ



  This is what it was all about, making children happy. State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. is joined by his son Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Assemblyman Michael Blake, the Three Kings, and the happy children holding the toys that they received.













Left - Senator Diaz's helpers fill up the PS/MS 5 stage with toys.
Right - Funny Freddy the Clown makes toys out of balloons for the children before the program begins.


Above - The auditorium fills up quickly with children and their parents.
Below - The crowd is treated to dancers from Senator Reverend Diaz's church.




Above - BP Ruben Diaz Jr. tells why he loves his father, and that he attended the very school that the 3 Kings event was being held at PS/MS 5.
Below - Senator Diaz points to the person sitting in the back of the auditorium who provided the monetary prizes for giving the right answer to questions about 3 Kings Day. For a right answer a child would receive a $20.00 bill. BP Diaz gave those who missed the answer a $10.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble book store.




Above - BP Diaz asks the first question about 3 Kings Day.
Below - The right answer is given to the BP's question, and Senator Diaz has the $20.00 for the correct answer.



After all the questions finally were answered correctly the toys were then given out after thanking those who donated them.


Above - BP Diaz with new 79th A.D. Assemblyman Michael Blake.
Below - Team Diaz 2015?


Friday, January 2, 2015

Man Saved by Naloxoneintranasal Medication Administered by 45th PCT. Officers


William Rivera Chairman of Community Board 9 passes on the following.

On December 31, 2014 at  approximately  1045 hrs Officers responded to a radio call of an unconscious M/B/18 at 1020 Boynton Ave. Among the Officers who responded was P.O. GONZALEZ who administered  naloxoneintranasal medication, the officers actions yielded positive results. The aided male immediately regained consciousness and was then transported to Jacobi Hospital.

  Naloxoneintranasal has been given to all police officers to be administered to people who have become unconscious do to drug overdose to bring them back to consciousness before being transported to a local hospital.


Thursday, January 1, 2015

Former Governor Mario Cuomo Passes Away at Age 82 Today




  Holding his son Andrew's arm in victory was probably Mario Cuomo's last great achievement in his life, as every father always wishes that his son can take over the business from him. In this case after being governor of New York from January 1983 to December 1994 (12 years), Mario Cuomo's son Andrew Cuomo became governor of New York on January 1, 2011. Andrew Cuomo began his second term as governor of New York today, and Mario Cuomo was pronounced dead only hours after his son Andrew gave his inaugural speech at the age of 82.  

  Mario Cuomo had been hospitalized right after Thanksgiving. His son Andrew changed his second inauguration plans from Albany to the World Trade Center to be closer to his father. Andrew even mentioned in his speech that he had hoped that his father Mario could have been at the inauguration, but was home and not well enough to come. Andrew even said that the family had visited with his father Mario last night to ring in the new year.  

   Mario Cuomo has passed away  at the age of 82.