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Friday, May 31, 2019
BJCC EVENING AT THE ZOO
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Council Member Andy King's Statement Regarding The Actions of Truman High School Staff in Relation to the 2018 Suicide of 16-year Old Mya Vizcarrondo- Rios
"Last year, hearing initial accounts of the tragedy of the suicide of Truman High School student and my constituent Mya Vizcarrondo- Rios, as a father, as a youth development professional, as a neighbor, it broke my heart. But, after reading in in the press of the suit filed by Mya's grieving parents, I am profoundly disturbed that the adults tasked with educating, developing and protecting our children failed Mya in such an egregious manner. As the suit states, “(Mya) was ignored and simply sent back to class without any intervention by the school." It is heartbreaking that this child spoke to both a guidance counselor and the principal of the school, who seemingly didn't take accounts of bullying leading to sexual violence seriously. It is difficult to do so, but we must acknowledge the neglect that was perpetrated on this child by those at Truman l in my Council district. Therefore I call for the immediate termination or resignation of those responsible who Mya reached out to and did not protect her."
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. - Abrazo Boricua 2019
"EMBRACE BORICUA IN NEW YORK"
PUERTO RICAN honor LEADERS
In recognition of the Puerto Rican community as a week, Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz announces the celebration of the feast "Abrazo Boricua in New York."
"El Abrazo Boricua in New York" is a completely free banquet for the first 500 people, sponsored by Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz along with Councilman Rafael Salamanca, and leaders George Alvarez and Antonio Comunales Cabrera.
El Abrazo Boricua will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Eastwood Manor Restaurant, located at 3371 Eastchester Road in Bronx County.
For more information, please contact Leila Martinez at (718) 792-1140.
Assemblyman Michael Blake Takes Orders and Serves Food to Find Out First Hand About Restaurant Workers
Assemblyman Michael Blake was at the Bronx Drafthouse Yesterday to speak about restaurant workers who rely on mostly the tips they receive from patrons. He did not make any drinks, but for about half an hour he greeted patrons, took their orders, and brought the food and drinks to them.
After wards he held a press conference with members of a state membership of owners who are fighting for several items that most workers receive, but not those who work mainly on tips from patrons. The idea is to have a livable wage, paid sick days, a safe and healthy workplace, among other items not currently afforded to these workers many who feel they are being taken advantage of.
During the press conference Assemblyman Blake was asked "why are you having this event outside of your district, but in the congressional district you are running?' That question was met with resistance from Blake who answered that his district boundary was only a few blocks away, and that constituents of his patronize the establishment we are in. That reporter came back with follow up questions only to be told by Blake that he was not going to entertain a character assassination from that reporter, and the conversation is over.
Above - Assemblyman Blake welcomes a few patrons handing them menu's, and taking their orders.
Below - Assemblyman Blake brings the food to the patrons.
Assemblyman Blake tells of his short stint as a waiter, which he said was harder than he thought it would be remembering what each patron ordered and who ordered what. He would take questions from reporters, and blew up at a question that he was outside his district, but in the congressional district he is running for.
49th Precinct Council Meeting Tuesday May 28th
Joe Thompson President of the 49th Precinct council opened last night's meeting. Captain Natiw and Crime Prevention Officer Mederos are to his right, and 49th Pct. Council Vice-President Silvio Mazzella and Assistant Secretary Andrea Siegel are to his left.
In the Commanding officers report Captain Natiw mentioned that there still has not been a murder in the 49th precinct this year and rape was below last tear's mark. However he said that there has been an uptick in minor crimes bringing the total number of crimes up. He tried to assure the neighborhood associations during their reports that his precinct has a handle on the matter.
When asked about the mayors plan to allow teens aged 16 - 19 to be let out with no cash bail for many crimes that they were held in jail for, Captain Natiw answered that his officers would have to work harder.
Crime prevention officer Mederos played a video on the different ways scammers are targeting seniors in respect to their social security accounts. The Cop of the month was officer Ralphie Villegas.
Above - Captain Natiw goes over the Com-Stat report with the community.
Below - Cop of the month award to officer Villegas.
NYPD Launches "Summer All-Out" with Additional Police Officers to Further Reduce Crime and Violence
Summer All-Out Commands Saw 36% Reduction in Murders and 16% Reduction in Shootings Last Year.
Starting Thursday, May 23, the NYPD is deploying hundreds of police officers to historically high crime neighborhoods to continue the historic crime reduction in New York City. During Summer All-Out in 2018, the city experienced significant reductions in shootings and murders in commands where additional police officers were assigned. In 2018 Summer All-Out commands, there was a reduction of 8 murders, or 36%, and 11 fewer shootings, or 16%.
This is the fifth year the NYPD has redeployed police officers to commands with historically elevated levels of violence. The following commands are receiving additional officers beginning today: 40, 42, 44, 67, 73, 75, 79, 113, PSA 3, PSA 5, and Transit Bureau Manhattan Task Force. All police officers assigned to Summer All-Out attended a one day refresher training course designed to reemphasize the neighborhood policing and de-escalation techniques.
"The Summer All-Out allows the NYPD to keep the city's crime reduction momentum going as we enter the summer months, said Chief of Department Terence A. Monahan. "This year, we have added more officers than ever before and extended the program by three additional weeks. Working hand-in-hand with community members and their fellow cops, these additional officers will focus on further reducing crime and violence. Also new this year, the Transit Bureau will receive an allotment of officers. Thanks to the hard work of the men and women in blue, New York City experienced reductions in both crime and violence during prior Summer All-Outs — and we look forward a similar outcome this year."