Former Governor Hugh Carey Dies

 

 Former New York Governor Hugh Carey passed away yesterday.at the age of 92. Current and former elected officials and friends had only praise for Carey.

Derek Jeter Hit Parade Continues

  With a single in yesterday's loss to Boston Derek Jeter got hit number 3,029. Jeter is now in 22nd place on the all time hit list and next up is Hall of Famer Rod Carew in 21st place with 3,053 hits. After Carew is Ricky Henderson in 20th place with 3,055 hits, and then is Astro great Craig Biggio in 19th place with 3,060 hits. 

  Jeter will have to wait until next year to catch the next player on the all time hit list, that being Dave Winfield in 18th place with 3,110 hits. If he stays healthy next year Jeter could make it up to around 13th place with about 3,200+ hits.

UBP, Inc WSS HEALTH FAIR/ FERIA DE SALUD 8/17/11

             United Bronx Parents, Inc

                    Women’s Supportive Services (WSS)

HEALTH FAIR

“Reclaiming Our Lives"

August 17, 2011

(11:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

LOCATION: 773 Prospect Avenue @ E. 156^th Street

La Escuelita (Courtyard)

Bronx, NY 10459

                   (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2011)

Health Information/Education. Medical Screenings.

Blood Pressure, Glucose, HIV Tests. Mammogram -by appointment (1-800-564-6868). Music. Entertainment. Face Painting. Refreshments. Incentives.

For additional information please call the WSS Program Coordinator Peter Morales at (718) 402-5142.

Travel: Bus #4 or #17 to E. 156^th Street

Subway #2 or #5 Local to Prospect Ave (Exit subway at Prospect & Westchester Ave.   Walk to E. 156^th Street or ride bus #17 on Prospect Ave - 1 stop)   

Daily News finds AWOL Council Members

  According to a Daily News story Brooklyn Councilman Charles Barrons missed 34 of 121 city council meetings or hearings for the worst attendance record. Barrons had 28% no show rating, and defended his high absentee rate by saying that he has a perfect attendance in his community.

  Second to Barrons is the Bronx's own Larry Seabrook (currently under federal indictment) who missed 32 of 118 meetings or hearings or 27%. There was no comment from Councilman Seabrook. 

  Third on the list was Queens Councilman James Gennaro who said that he is the primary care giver for a family member with a chronic illness. Gennaro missed somewhere between 19% and 27% rating that was not mentioned.

  Fourth was City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera who was reported to have missed 34 of the180 hearings for 19%. Rivera defended his absences to sick days and attending legislative delegations in Chicago and Puerto Rico.

  The average attendance rate was 90% for most current City Council members, with only Speaker Quinn (who serves on no committees), and Upper Manhattan (and former teacher) Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez.

  You can read the Daily News story here.