Bronx Democratic Party - Upcoming Events

A Community Conversation With First Lady of New York City  Chirlane McCray When: Tues. 4/25/17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th St. Join First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, ThriveNYC and Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson, in a frank and open conversation about mental health in our communities.  For more information, please refer back to the flyer.  Click to Enlarge

NYC Commission on Human Rights 5th Annual Fair Housing Symposium When: Weds. 4/27/17, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Hostos Cafe, East Academic Complex 450 Grand Concourse, 3rd Fl. Co-sponsored by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Members Vanessa L. Gibson, Rafael Salamanca, Ritchie Torres & Mark Levine, Assembly Member Latoya Joyner and Senator Jose Serrano, the 5th Annual Fair Housing Symposium, hosted by the NYC Commission on Human Rights, is a day dedicated to the tenants, organizers, attorneys, advocates and service providers who strive to eliminate housing discrimination in New York City.  For more information on this event, please visit: NYC.gov/fairhousingNYC and NYC.gov/HumanRights Click to Enlarge

The Bronx Tech SummitWhen: Friday, 4/28/17, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Metropolitan College of New York, 463 E. 149th Street Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. invites you to attend The Bronx Tech Summit, which dedicates an entire day to panels, sessions and guest speakers from leading tech leaders, including: Google, Verizon, and LinkNYC.  To see a list of speakers and to RSVP, visit: BronxTechSummit.SplashThat.com Click to Enlarge

5th Annual Bronx Day in AlbanyWhen: Mon. 5/1/17, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: Empire State Plaza, NY, Albany  New York State Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj, New York State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and The Bronx Democratic Party Chairman Marcos A. Crespo invite you to the 5th Annual Bronx Day in Albany. For more information please contact Lilyanna Pekic at 718-409-0109 or email bronxdayinalbany@gmail.com. Click to Enlarge

The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club's 57th Annual Dinner  When: Thurs. 5/4/17 at 6:00 p.m. Where:  CSAIR - Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, 475 W. 250th Street The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club invites you to join them in honoring New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, 1199SEIU Executive Vice President Neva Shillingford-King, Manhattan College Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Director Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, and BJ's Wholesale Club, during their 57th Annual Dinner. For more information, please refer back to the flyer.  Click to Enlarge

The 48th Annual Herbert H. Lehman Memorial LectureWhen: Friday, 5/5/17, at 11:00 a.m.  Where: Lovinger Theatre, 50 Bedford Park Lehman College President Jose Luis Cruz cordially Click to Enlarge invites you to attend the 48th Annual Herbert H.  Lehman Memorial Lecture with Congressman  Adriano Espaillat.  To RSVP, email Lehman.Lecture@lehman.cuny.edu or call, 718-960-6906.

Click to Enlarge 12th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration When: Sat. 5/6/17, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Where: Crescent Avenue, between 187th Street and Belmont Avenue Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., the Mexican-American Community and C-Town Supermarket have partnered together to commemorate the 12th Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Join the celebration for a chance to win multiple giveaways as well as a free raffle for a new bike! For more information, please refer back to the flyer.

Click to Enlarge Anti-Bullying & Public Safety Wall Ball Tournament When: Sat. 5/6/17, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Claremont Park, 170th Street and Clay Avenue Entrance Join Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson and the U.S. Wall Ball Association in their fight to combat  violence in communities while striving to create  stronger bonds with our youth and law enforcement  officials, during the Anti-Bullying and Public Safety  Wall Ball Tournament.  For more information on this event please contact  Vanessa L. Gibson's office at, 646-548-8872.

Click to Enlarge Bronx Week's Health Day Stickball Game When: Fri. 5/19/17, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Where: Joyce Kilmer Park, Grand Concourse & 161st Street Join Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City and State NY for a classic game of Stickball as part of Bronx Week's Health Day.  To RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/2pBWT38

Click to Enlarge Jackson Democratic Club Fundraiser to Washington D.C. When: Saturday, 6/3/17, buses board at 6:45 a.m. Where: Buses will depart from 161st, River Avenue  Join the Jackson Democratic Club Fundraiser on an all day trip to Washington D.C. for a day filled with monument sightings, a visit to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, Giveaways, and more!  For more information, please contact: Cynthia Cox   at 917-450-5192, Diana Diaz at 917-535-5295, Tee Lawton at 646-463-9917, and Ernestine  Jackson at 347-224-2002

In solidarity,   Hon. Marcos A. Crespo, Chair The Bronx Democratic Party 1640 Eastchester Rd.

Bronx Democratic Party - Upcoming Events

Dear Bronx Democrat, Below is a list of upcoming events. Attached you will find flyers for each event.

Bronx Dems Annual Winter ReceptionWhen:  Wed. 2/15/17 from 6 - 9p Where: Billy's Sports Bar (856 River Ave) Chairman Marcos A. Crespo & The Bronx Democratic Party invite you to our Annual Winter Networking Reception. Enjoy an evening with Bronx representatives in Congress, State Senate, Assembly, City Council, Party leaders, and special guest appearances. In addition to our usual sponsorship levels, we've added a special price for students to join and network. If you have any questions, please call us at 347-281-9759 Click to Enlarge

CM Gibson's Free Legal ServicesWhen:  Wed. 1/25/17 from 10a- 3p Where: 1377 Jerome Avenue New York City Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), is bringing FREE legal services to the Bronx via the Mobile Legal Help Center, which is a vehicle with private meeting rooms and technology enabling it to function as a full-service office providing legal assistance on issues related to housing, public benefits, immigration, domestic violence, and more. Everyone is eligible to receive free legal services, regardless of immigration status. To make an appointment, please contact the Office of Council Member Gibson at 718-588-7500 or district16bronx@council.nyc.gov. Click to Enlarge

NYPD & Mayor's Interfaith Service When:  Thu. 1/26/17 from 6 - 8p Where: Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W. 170th St. Join police, clergy, community members, youth and business leaders for a special interfaith service hosted by the NYPD and Mayor's Community Affairs Unit on Thursday, January 26 from 6-8pmat Latino Pastoral Action Center (14 W. 170th Street). Please RSVP to Lorraine.Perez@nypd.org. Click to Enlarge

BP Diaz' Bronx Public Hearing on Mayor's BudgetWhen:  Thu. 1/26/17 from 10a - 12p Where: 198 E. 161st Street, 10th Fl. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. invites you to attend and speak at The Bronx Borough Board Public Hearing on the Mayor's Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 and Capital and Service needs of the borough. Anyone interested in presenting testimony should email their name, title, organization, and telephone number to bmccray@bronxbp.nyc.gov to register in advance of the hearing.

CM King's Discretionary Budget Workshop When: Thu. 1/26/17 at 6:30-8:30p Where: Williamsbridge NAACP ECE Center, 680 E. 219th Street New York City Council Member Andy King presents his Discretionary Budget Workshop. Come learn about how the City Council's discretionary budget works and how it benefits our communities! For more information, contact the 12th District Office at 718-684-5509. Click to Enlarge

Senator Jamaal Bailey's Inauguration CeremonyWhen:  Sat. 1/28/17 at 3p Where: Butler Memorial United Methodist Church, 3920 Paulding Avenue You are cordially invited to attend the Inauguration Ceremony for New York State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey. Kindly RSVP to senatorjtbailey@gmail.com or 347-866-8437. Click to Enlarge

In solidarity,   Hon. Marcos A. Crespo, Chair The Bronx Democratic Party 1640 Eastchester Rd.