Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, Community and Business Leaders Announce Holiday Lights for Morris Park Avenue and Williamsbridge Road

  It was a Big Deal outside the Big Deal Supermarket located on Morris Park Avenue as Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj along with local community activist, local business owners, and members of Community Board 11 announced that there would be holiday lights along Morris Park Avenue and Williamsbridge Road. 

Above - Assemblyman Gjonaj reads from the many contributors to allowing Morris park Avenue to have holiday lights this year. The list includes  State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblymember Mark Gjonaj, Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, the Morris Park Community Association, and local business owners.

Below - Mr. Al D'Angelo of the Morris Park Community Association says a few words of thanks to the elected officials for their help in the placement of the holiday lights this year.

Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Host 4th Annual Bronx Day in Albany

Pictured above - Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Borough President Ruben Diaz, State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, along with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, The Bronx Tourism Council, and Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted the 4th Annual Bronx Day on Tuesday at The Egg - The Hart Theater Lounge, Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York.

“Bronx Day is a great opportunity to showcase the culture, businesses, and outstanding organizations that make The Bronx such a unique and wonderful part of New York. This is a chance to bring a small taste of The Bronx up to our Capitol in Albany. I am happy to co-sponsor this event with Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., as we celebrate our borough and its rich cultural fabric,” said State Senator Jeff Klein.

“Great things are happening in The Bronx, and ‘Bronx Day’ is a wonderful way to highlight our achievements to the New York State Legislature. On Tuesday, we showcased the ‘Best of The Bronx’ with the participation of our businesses, restaurants and cultural institutions. I am proud to once again partner with Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj and State Senator Jeff Klein on this fantastic event,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

“I am very excited to be able to host Bronx Day in Albany once again! As usual, we bring the best of the Bronx to Albany to highlight the wonderful organizations, businesses, cuisines and entertainment that our borough is proud to exhibit,” said Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj.

The celebration commenced with a cannoli-tasting contest, won by the famous Artuso’s Bakery, and a raffle with a 2015 Jeep Renegade grand prize. After the luncheon, hundreds of attendees enjoyed an evening dinner, where they sampled Italian delicacies from Little Italy and Arthur Avenue restaurants, all while being serenaded by vocalist Elio Scaccio and the band the Jumpin’ Dragons.

NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, nvite you to a reception recognizing the role of Albanians in sheltering Jewish refugees during the Holocaust

NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman,  Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj,  &   H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania

Cordially Invite you to a reception recognizing the role of  Albanians in sheltering   Jewish refugees during the Holocaust The reception will feature a trailer of the documentary,  "Besa: Albanians that saved Jews during WWII," a display of the photographs and stories demonstrating the compassion and bravery of ordinary people. A full screening of the documentary will follow.  Monday, April 11, 2016 Reception & Program: 6:00pm- 7:00pm Documentary Screening & Panel: 7:30pm- 9:30pm Museum Of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280 SPACE IS LIMITED- RSVP IS MANDATORY Only ticket holders will be admitted To RSVP, email assemblymangjonajevents@gmail.com 1) Reception/Program 2)Documentary 0r 3)Both For more information, please contact: Klaudio Rruko 347-671-4355 or Illirjan Fundo 917-459-8912 or 718-409-0109.

Pelham Parkway Tree Lighting

  Standing not to far from the famous Christmas House on Pelham Parkway Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj was joined by students from nearby New York Institute of Special Education, and about 100 people on the median of Pelham Parkway North at Westervelt Avenue to light a Christmas tree and greet Santa Claus. Students from the New York Institute led by music teacher Mr. Schulman sang out carols as they waited for Santa to arrive. When Santa did arrive he greeted everyone then went over to help light the tree.

 

Left - Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj with some of the students from the New York Institute of Special Education.

Right - Assemblyman Michael Benedetto was on hand to greet Santa and join in the caroling.

 

Left - Santa showed up to help light the tree on the right.

 

Left & Right - Santa sits with Hennessy Cruz and Messiah Mercad just two of the many children.

Left - A group photo with Santa in front of the tree.

Right - The famous Christmas House on Pelham Parkway North.

Christmas Tree Lightings With Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

Please Join Us!


Tuesday, December 17   5:00pm 
 
Christmas Tree Lighting on Allerton Ave

Bronxwood Ave, Boston Road & Allerton Ave

Warm Refreshments, caroling & small gifts




Christmas Tree Lighting 
with Senator Jeff Klein

Wednesday, December 18,    
 3:00pm


Peace Memorial Plaza

Warm refreshments, caroling

 
4:00pm

Pelham Parkway South & White Plains Rd

Warm refreshments, caroling & small gifts

Special Appearance by Santa Clause

Horse & Carriage Rides



Thursday December 19,  5:00 PM

Warm Refreshments, small gifts, caroling by the students of the New York Institute of

Christmas Tree Lighting by the Christmas House

Westervelt Ave & Pelham Parkway North

Special Education and a special appearance by Santa Clause

For more information: (718) 409-0109

District office of Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

1126 Pelham Parkway South

Bronx, New York 10461

101st Anniversary Celebration of Albanian Independence ~ Sun. 11/24

  Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj invites you to the 101^st Anniversary Celebration of Albanian Independence, taking place on Sunday, November 24, 2013 from 12-5pm on Pelham Parkway South between Wallace & Holland Avenues.

The day will feature live entertainment, food samplings, traditional performances, and many more festivities!

The official Flag Raising Ceremony will be at 2pm.

For more information, please contact Assemblyman Gjonaj’s office at 718-409-0109.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj Job Fair

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj

 

Proudly Presents the For those looking for Employment, Networking Opportunities, or a Change of Career

This is the place for you!

 

Please join us for a Community Resource Fair!

Take your career into a new direction and unite ability with opportunity

Tuesday December 3, 2013

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Bronx House

990 Pelham Parkway South

 

Our Partners:

Companies participating will be looking for full - time, part - time, and internship positions.

Please attend in professional attire and bring at least 25 resumes with you.

 

For Sponsorship/Participation Information:

(718) 828 - 8228

Info@masmarketingny.com

For Additional Information:

(718) 409 - 0109

Assemblymangjonajevents@gmail.com

Open to all ages and experience levels.

2013 Job Fair

 

Halloween Parade This Saturday

DINOWITZ AND GJONAJ ANNOUNCE NEW SLOW ZONE IN NORWOOD

  The newly designated Norwood Slow Zone is located in the Community Board 7 area, and was selected due to strong community support, the presence of 2 schools, 5 pre-k and head start daycare centers, and the amount of crashes in the area. On average, the area now designated as a Slow Zone had 11.8 injuries per year and 4 severe injuries or fatalities per road mile. 

  BACKGROUND: Neighborhood Slow Zones is an application-based program that creates defined areas where the speed limit is reduced from 30mph to 20mph and safety measures are added in order to adjust driver behavior on local streets. The goal of Neighborhood Slow Zones is to lower the incidence and severity of crashes and to enhance the quality of life by reducing cut-through traffic and traffic noise in residential neighborhoods. NYCDOT uses signs, markings and speed bumps to calm traffic within the Zone. 

  When asked why it two assemblymen to get this slow zone approved both answered that the slow zone area covers a part of both assembly districts. Assemblyman Dinowitz said "two is better than one". Assemblyman Gjonaj said when asked about the dividing line of the two assembly districts "there is no dividing line just one big joint district, referring to the joint effort by himself and Dinowitz.

  Others on hand in the photo below were Community Board 7 Traffic & Transportation Chair Lowell Green, CB 7 District Manager Socrates A. Caba, Mr. Roberto Garcia (representing Montifore Hospital, Community Activist Ms. Liz von Uhl, and others.

International Music Fest! This Sunday, Oct. 6th

Tomorrow Night - CELEBRITY BARTENDER

Allerton Avenue Festival Huge Hit

  Sunday's Allerton Avenue Festival presented this year by Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj was the best yet. it was almost like a sold out rock concert as people were lined sidewalk to sidewalk viewing and eating the many different foods and other attractions this year. Assemblyman Gjonaj brought out the horse ride from last year that was a big hit on Halloween, and this time there was no hay. The 49th Pct. was there with the sky high rock climb wall. there was a stage where people went just nuts for Vic and his band "Just Nuts". There were of course the elected officials and those who are candidates especially from the 15th City Council District where the event was taking place in. 

 Left & Right - You can see some of the entertainment that was on hand.

Left - There were samples of homemade cakes.
Right - Assemblyman Gjonaj handing out one of his whistles for children and seniors. 

Left - The giant rock climbing wall exhibit from the NYPD.
Right - the stage where the music came from, and also the politicians spoke from, as you see 82nd A.D. Assemblyman Michael Bennedetto speaking to the crowd.