Friday, October 30, 2015

Bronx Community Board #6, Community Residents, Businesses and Religious Institutions as we come together to adopt D’Auria-Murphy Triangle.



  It was billed as a coming together today at  D’Auria-Murphy Triangle located on Adams Place between Crescent Avenue and East 183rd Street after the vandalism of the Christopher Columbus Statue in the park that was discovered on Columbus Day. Community Board 6 District Manager Ivine Galarza, local merchants, community leaders, and others came to discuss what had happened to the statue of Christopher Columbus in the park named  to honor two young men from the neighborhood who had lost their lives in the war, John D’Auria (1889-1918) and Henry J. Murphy (1891-1918). Afterwards all gathered to beautify the remaining area of the park. The photos below will tell the story.



Above - CB 6 District Manager Ivine Galarza is joined by merchants and community leaders to denounce what happened to the statue of Christopher Columbus (upper Right hand corner) a few weeks ago that had been cleaned the day after it happened. 
Below - Jerome Raguso 'The Canoli King' and owner of Arthur Avenue's famous Gino's Pastry Shop was the first to find out that the Christopher Columbus Statue had been desecrated when one of his workers saw it.





Above - Radame Perez who with his father have owned the neighborhood C-Town Supermarket on the next block speaks of the diversity of the neighborhood, and the shock to learn of the incident of the Christopher Columbus Statue.
Below - New Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez Rosa pledges to work with the Community Board and community to keep incidents like what occurred from happening again. 




Above - After the Press Conference about the Christopher Columbus statue everyone got to work on cleaning up the rest of the park. 
Below - It looked like the entire Parks Enforcement Police Department for the Bronx (minus the mounted division) were on hand for a show of force. Also on hand were a few of the fine officers of the 48th Pct. who said there are several leads, but no solid suspects at the time.




New Poll on DeBlaso and What New Yorkers Think are the Most Serious Problems in the City



  A new poll out by Quinnipiac College says that a majority of New Yorkers disapprove of the way current Mayor Bill de Blasio is handling things in New York City such as crime, police, community relations, homelessness, and other important matters to citizens. 

  The questions that were asked by Quinnipiac College and answers received can be found HERE. Some of the answers are not that hard to determine, but there are a few surprises in the results.

  How do you feel the mayor is doing?

 





A Peanuts Kinda Day at the Bronx House on Monday, November 2!



Bharati Dance Academy
Presents
A Peanuts Kinda Day
at The Bronx House
Monday, November 2, 2015
From 5 pm to 7 pm
in the auditorium
Enjoy a movie, participate in various activities, receive giveaways and more!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

BP DIAZ KICKS OFF 5th ANNUAL ‘SAVOR THE BRONX’ RESTAURANT WEEK



Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. officially kicked off the 5th Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week today at Patricia’s Restaurant on Morris Park Avenue.

“Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week, produced by the Bronx Tourism Council and co-hosted by the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), showcases the borough’s best eateries by offering special values and discounts. 

“I want to invite everyone to come and experience some of the many great flavors we have here in The Bronx,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Our borough has an amazing food culture, and ‘Savor the Bronx’ is a great way to explore our epicurean delights while taking advantage this 12-day promotional event and try something new. I invite foodies from not only The Bronx, but all over the region, to take advantage of this wonderful event and sample the many flavors my borough has to offer.”   

“Restaurants play a big role in attracting tourism. That we have so many of our fine dining institutions participating in this year’s Savor The Bronx Restaurant Week is a testimony to how The Bronx has become a destination for visitors from all over the world,” said Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director of The Bronx Tourism Council.

This 12-day event, which runs from November 2nd to November 13th, is the perfect opportunity to explore your taste buds at a various restaurants around the Bronx.  From Italian cuisine in Little Italy to seafood on City Island, from sushi in Mott Haven to burgers in Kingsbridge and everywhere in between, “Savor the Bronx” offers everyone a chance to enjoy the diverse flavors our borough has to offer. 

The press conference featured samples from Patricia’s Morris Park, one of the top Italian restaurants in New York City. In addition, world-renowned Morris Park bakery Conti’s Pastry Shoppe provided samples of their traditional Italian baked goods and the Bronx Brewery showcased its new line of award-winning craft beer.

Over 40 borough restaurants are participating in the 5th Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week, making this year’s roster the biggest ever.

For more information, visit www.ilovethebronx.com or follow @SavorTheBronx on Twitter.

The front and back of this year’s “Savor the Bronx” flyer can be viewed at https://flic.kr/p/zQfbK6 andhttps://flic.kr/p/zaHYwG. Photos of food and other borough delicacies offered by participating restaurants can be found at https://flic.kr/s/aHsko8tYnd.


Above - Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director, The Bronx Tourism Council; Alex Borgognone, Owner, Patricia’s of Morris Park; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., kicked off Savor the Bronx.
Below - Marlene Cintron, Executive Director, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director, The Bronx Tourism Council; Alex Borgognone and wife Patricia, Owners, Patricia’s of Morris Park; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Sal Paljevic, Owner, Conti's Pastry Shoppe, Andrew Steigbigel, Marketing Coordinator, The Bronx Brewer, and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.




Above - Some of the fine food that was on display to be sampled.
Below - Beer from the Bronx Brewery was also being sampled. 


Bronx Borough President's Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration

  


Bronx Borough President
Ruben Diaz Jr.
Presents
Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Celebrating the CULTURE, the LAND, and the PEOPLE.

 Thursday, November 19, 2015
                   12:00 - 3:00 PM
                                                 



                 2297 Cedar Avenue
(Between West Fordham Road & Landing Road by the Major Deegan Expy.)


Honoring 

 Angie Martinez                              
Radio Personality, HOT 97 FM

 Hon. Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels  
Justice, Appellate Division

Robert Sancho 
Head of Government & Community Affairs for Bronx Lebanon  

Geraldo Rivera
Media Personality                                        



Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing and delicious Puerto Rico cuisine .
 
For information & to RSVP call 718-590-3522  
or email
Join us as we honor community leaders and their accomplishments.
 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Upcoming Events - Bronx Democratic County Committee



U P C O M I N G   E V E N T S
 Dear Bronx Democrat,
Below is a list of upcoming events. Attached you will find flyers for each event.
 
Halloween with Borough Pres. Diaz, Jr.
When: Wed. 10/28/15 from 7-10pm
Where: La Marina - 348 Dyckman St., NY, NY

You are cordially invited to attend a Halloween fundraising event with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Costumes are optional.

For information on contribution levels please see the attached flyer. For additional information, please contact Adam Nashban at 718-731-2009 or Adam@NYCDiaz.com
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Darcel Clark for Bronx District Attorney
When: Thurs10/29/15 from 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Eastwood Manor -
3371 Eastchester Rd., BX, NY 
You are invited to attend a dinner at Eastwood Manor in support of Justice Darcel Clark. Join fellow community members and leaders for a celebration for this dynamic woman from the community.
 
Please RSVP to Hugh W. Campbell at 718-882-2681 or hwc@rodmancambelllaw.com.
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The Future of Work Summit in the BX
When: Thurs. 10/29/15 from 5pm
Where: Bronx School of Law - 244 E. 163rd St., BX, NY

Assemblymember Michael Blake is co-hosting an event with LiquidTalent on Thursday, October 29th, to discuss the Future of Work in The Bronx at the at 5pm. The event will showcase career opportunities in tech, highlight young people from The Bronx changing the narrative, and other leaders in this growing field. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Please learn more about the event and RSVP by clicking here.
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Halloween Goodie Bag Giveaway
When: Fri. 10/30/15 from 1-4pm
Where1973 Westchester Ave., BX, NY 

Assemblymember Luis R. Sepulveda - in collaboration with MetroPlus Health Plan - invites you and your family to a Halloween Goodie Bag Giveaway on Friday, October 30 from 1-4pm at 1973 Westchester Avenue.
 
For more information please call 718-931-2620.

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Safe Streets & TreatsWhen:  Fri. 10/30/15 from 3-6pmWhere: E. 204th Street & Bainbridge Ave. b/t Perry & Hull Aves.
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Councilman Andrew Cohen, along with community leaders and local businesses, are co-hosting a Safe Streets and Treats Halloween event.
 
For more information, please call 718-828-2880.
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Jerome Avenue Study Open HouseWhen:  Mon. 11/9/15 from 6-8pmWhere: Davidson Community Ctr - 
2038 Davidson Avenue, BX, NY

Council Member Vanessa Gibson, in partnership with NYC agencies, invite you to an Open House on the Jerome Avenue redevelopment plan to help shape the draft recommendations and preliminary strategies for affordable housing, community resources, jobs, and Land Use/Zoning. Another meeting with be held on Saturday, November 14th from 11-2pm at Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
 
For more information, please call 718-220-8500 or JeromeAvenue@planning.nyc.gov.
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In solidarity,
 
Hon. Marcos A. Crespo, Chair
The Bronx Democratic County Committee
1640 Eastchester Rd.






  

Halloween Treats Special This Friday, October 30th at 1973 Westchester Ave. 1 PM - 4 PM!


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Veterans Brunch - November 18th, 2015!




Please join the 
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
at our Veterans Brunch

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Brunch - 10:00AM
For More Information Please Email: