There was no Donald Trump as I had hoped, but it appears that the Bronx Republican Party may be back on its feet after its Lincoln Brunch today. After taking control of a county organization that was so far down after its former county leader plead guilty to public corruption new Bronx Republican Party Leader Mr. John Greaney had his first major event.
Headlining the event was probable Republican Gubernatorial candidate Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, probable candidate for Attorney General of New York former U. S. Attorney Michael Garcia, and former New York City mayoral candidate Joe Lhota. Also on hand was New York State Republican Chairman Ed Cox, and upstate Senator Cathy Young Chair of the Senate Republican Campaign Committee.
The program opened with a few words from Bronx Republican County Leader Greaney, then the salute to the flag, and the singing of the national anthem by Artist Sheimyrah Mighty. There was a special tribute of "Celebrating the Life of Nelson Mandela" by Revernd Raymond Mickens, John Burnett, and Fred Brown.
Then came the introduction of Westchester County Executive (and presumed Republican candidate for governor) Rob Astorino. Astorino spoke about how he was victorious in a county that is democratic by 2 to 1. He said that he attended Fordham University, and it is great to know that the Bronx Republican Party is alive and well. Astorino went on to talk on how he feels the current governor does not understand what is going on by a policy of increased gambling, increased spending, and legalizing pot. He went on to say that he has cut government spending in his county, and that its unemployment is 5.5% compared to the rest of the state. Former U.S. Attorney Garcia, Joe Lhota, and State Republican Party Leader Ed Cox also spoke.Below are a few photos of the event.
Left - Former NYC Mayoral candidate Joe Lhota and Bronx Republican Party official Anthony Ribustello.
Right - Bronx Republican Party Leader John Greaney speaks to the attendees.
Left - Artist Sheimyrah Mighty ssings the national anthem.
Right - The tribute to Nelson Mandella.
Left - Some of the crowd, and that is Rob Astorino in the center of the table listening to the speaker.
Right - Astorino addresses the crowd.
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