On the heels of Governor Andrew Cuomo's endorsement State Senator Jeff Klein Bronx Leading ladies of “Latinas for Klein” launched their grassroots effort to reelect State Senator Jeff Klein. On hand were First Lady of the Bronx Hilda Diaz; Councilwoman Annabel Palma, District Leaders Julia Rodriguez, Toni Figueroa and Marjorie Velazquez; State Committeewomen Nelly Medina and Maria Gonzalez; Bronx Democratic County Committee executive director Ischia Bravo; BOEDC President Marlene Cintron, Community Board 6 District Manager Ivine Galarza, CEO and President of Urban Health Plan Hernandez; Virna Lisy Crespo, and a crowd of over 50 women at Babalu on East Tremont to participate in the effort. Also on hand was Assemblyman Marcos Crespo to support his wife Virna Lisy Crespo and Senator Klein.
Comments for Senator Klein included - “State Senator Jeff Klein has shown true leadership, both in Albany and right here in The Bronx." “I had the pleasure of working with Senator Klein on the Latina Women's Wellness Program. Senator Klein took the time to understand the needs of Latina health issues and has been supportive of their participation in health screenings and health education. I look forward to spreading the word about his great work to our fellow Latinas as we secure another victory for Senator Klein..” “Through his leadership in the State Senate, our communities have benefited from programs that promote health, such as: The Wellness Program with Urban Health, The Teen Check the Box campaign, and the Latina Suicide Prevention Program."
“Gracias por su apoyo! I’m so proud to stand here with you and grateful for this tremendous showing of support,” said Senator Klein. “As mothers, grandmothers, and sisters, I know that education is a paramount concern. This year I fought to deliver $300 million to the City, allowing our children to attend free, full day universal pre-kindergarten. Over the past three years, I’ve brought home over $1.4 million in BOOST and bullet aid to enhance elementary and middle schools right here in our district. This year, I also secured increased child care subsidies so that women don’t have to make the difficult choice of keeping their careers or staying home because child care is far too costly.”
“Sadly, I learned that young Latinas are at an astoundingly higher risk than any other population to attempt suicide. To combat that alarming statistic, I delivered $300,000 to the Latina Suicide Prevention Program. I also launched a Latinas Women’s Wellness Program with Urban Health Plan that brought free screenings to our district,” Senator Klein added.
Left - Bronx First Lady Hilda Diaz tells why she is supporting Senator Jeff Klein for re-election. Councilwoman Palma is also in the photo, as is Senator Klein.
Right - Assemblyman Marcos Crespo stand with his wife Virna Lisy Crespo as both speak why they are supporting Senator Klein.
Left - Johira Flores and Candida Rosa model the new Latinas For Klein t-shirt.
Right - Senator Klein speaks with Marlene Cintron of the BOEDC.
