Our Bronx Revolution/Carlos Suarez - Petitioning for Bernie Sanders

OUR BRONX REVOLUTION (OBR)

The Sanders campaign is scheduling petitioning events throughout the Bronx to ensure Bernie and his delegates are on the ballot for the April 2020 primary. Below is a list of petitioning events in the Borough, up to January 15, published by the campaign.

Our Bronx Revolution and Bronx 4 Bernie Sanders 2020 are actively supporting these events and we ask volunteers to join the campaign at these activities.  Come together with fellow Bernie supporters and join this historic movement to defeat Trump and transform America. We’ll collect petition signatures from our neighbors, friends, and families to ensure that we have a real champion to vote for this April.

Below is the calendar of events, which will be expanded as we go along:

Jan 13, 2020
At 4:00 PM we’ll be at Southern Boulevard & Westchester Avenue The Bronx, NY 10459. Contact: C. Suarez, 347353-6495
  
Jan 14, 2020
At Noon we’ll be at 1 Bedford Park Blvd The Bronx, NY 10468. Contact: Javier, 914-648-0482
At 3:30 PM we’ll be at 1 Bedford Park Blvd The Bronx, NY 10468. Contact: Javier, 914-648-0482
 At 4:00 PM we’ll be at the intersection of Grand Concourse & E. 149^th Street Contact: C. Suarez, 347353-6495
At 4:30 PM we’ll be at East Fordham Road & Southern Boulevard( Fordham University) The Bronx, NY 10458. Contact: Elizabeth, 917-335-4803

Jan 15th, 2020
At 11 AM we’ll be at Bainbridge Av & Paul Ave. Contact: Javier, 914-6482
At 4:00 PM we’ll be at Southern Boulevard & Westchester Avenue The Bronx, NY 10459. Contact: C. Suarez, 347353-6495


At 4:00 PM we’ll be Hugh J. Grant Circle & Westchester Avenue The Bronx, NY 10472. Contact: Elizabeth, 917-335-4803
 
January 16^th, 2020
At 10:00 AM, we’ll be at 310 E Kingsbridge Rd The Bronx, NY 10458. Contact: Javier, 914-648-0482

Jan 17, 2020
At 9 AM we’ll be at BCC. Main entrance on University Ave, Bronx, NY. Contact: Javier, 914-648-0482
At 4: PM we’ll be at East 149 and 3^rd Ave (in front of McDonald’s), Bronx 10455. Contact: C. Suarez

Jan 18, 2020
At 10 AM we’ll at Motefior Hospital (E. 210 St & Gun Hill Rd. Javier, 914-648-0482

Jan 20, 2020
At 11:00 AM we’ll be at 887 Southern Blvd (Huntss Point Ave Libruary). Contact: Collazo, 646-963-8353

At 12:30 PM we’ll be at 107 E Gun Hill Rd The Bronx, NY 10467

Between 4-7 PM we’ll be at River Ave & 161^st Street (in front of McDonald). Contact: C. Suarez, 347-353-6495
 
Jan. 22, 2020
Between 4-7 PM we’ll be at the intersection of Boston Rd and Southern Blvd (in front of Donkin Donuts). Contact: C. Suarez, 347-353-6495
 
Jan 24, 2020
Between 4-7 PM we’ll be at the intersection of E. 149^th Street & Prospect Ave (in front of Popeyers). Contact: C. Suarez, 347-353-6495
to reserve for these events, visit: http://Berniesanders.com

Statement from New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Bombardier R179 Subway Cars

 “The New York City subway riders who foot the bill for the MTA’s $600 million contract with Bombardier were promised new, state-of-the-art train cars to help modernize our ailing transit system. Now, all the cars that were delivered so far have been pulled from service due to critical defects. It is completely unacceptable.

“Last month my office released an audit that exposed how this contract became three years behind schedule and cost taxpayers millions of additional dollars. Our investigation revealed layers of mismanagement in the MTA’s oversight of the contract — repeated failures to meet contract deadlines and requirements, poor project management and technical breakdowns, structural defects that delayed cars being put into service, and several earlier structural problems that caused some of these trains to be pulled from service.

“Bombardier sold us lemons. Straphangers need the MTA to manage these contracts from the beginning — before the trains go off the rails.”

EDITOR'S NOTE:

We are so lucky to have New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer grandstanding rather then calling for an investigation by New York State Attorney General Letitica James. She might be able to recoup some of the money that is going to be needed to keep these new subway cars from having more problems, and fix them when new problems arise.

OcasioCortez.com - Our campaign will not pay the $250,000 in dues that the DCCC is demanding from AOC.

Our campaign will not pay the $250,000 in dues that the DCCC is demanding from AOC. We can’t support an arm of the party that blacklists progressives and funds corporate, anti-choice, or pro-Trump Democrats.

We’re sure as heck not going to take the money that was given to AOC by small-dollar donors and turn it over to the DCCC. Instead, we’re founding a brand new PAC: Courage to Change.

Courage to Change will be like a progressive version of the DCCC, bankrolling grassroots candidates who are systematically disadvantaged in a corrupt campaign finance system where billionaires can buy elections.

FOIL to State Senate Ethics Committee Chair Alessandra Biaggi For Packet of Jose Elias Sepulveda Sent 12/17/2019

TO: Honorable Alessandra Biaggi

Chair of Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance

3190 Riverdale Ave.,

Suite 2

Bronx, NY 10463

FROM: John Perez

87th Assembly District Leader

2097 Daly Avenue 

Bronx, NY 10460

January 10, 2020

Dear Honorable Alessandra Biaggi

This letter serves as a FORMAL DEMAND freedom of information Law (F.O.I.L) Under the provisions of the New York Freedom of Information Law, Article 6 of the Public Officers Law. Under the New York Freedom of Information Law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law sec. 84 et seq.,  

I hereby DEMAND a certified true copy of the full unredacted package (exception any minor under 18)  sent to members of the New York State Senate dated December 17, 2019 from Jose Elias Sepulveda , the Senator’s brother who is accusing him of a litany of crimes, including child molestation.  

This package is said to contain sensitive documents and affidavit’s that PROVE that State Senator Luis R. Sepulveda is a Child Molester, Thief, Drug Trafficker, Drug User and a Liar.

This is a serious matter and a breach of trust should any or all allegations described are substantiated.  Transparency is mandatory. Our responsibly is to represent, protect and inform our constituents and not to use a position for pleasure, profit or personal safety. 

In addition, I demand a list of all Senators that receive the package containing the aforementioned document and a list of the Senators present during the closed-door Senate conference where Senator Sepulveda denied the accusations.

 furthermore, we demand that State Senator Luis R, Sepulveda is immediately removed as Chairman of the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Investigations and Government Operation, Judiciary member and suspended immediately without pay, pending an investigation

  As you know, the Freedom of Information Law requires that an agency respond to a request within five business days of receipt of a request. Therefore, I would appreciate a response as soon as possible and look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Sincerely

John Perez

87th Assembly District Leader

2097 Daly Ave Apt. 4a

Bronx NY 10460

(718) 606-9740

Bronxgi99@yahoo.com

If for any reason any portion of my request is denied, please inform me of the reasons for the denial in writing and provide the name and address of the person or body to whom an appeal should be directed.                                                                          

Cc

Council Members 

Hon. Rev. Ruben Diaz

Hon. Rafael Salamanca

Hon. Vanessa Gibson

State Assembly Members

Hon. Michael Blake

Hon. Karines Reyes

Hon. Marcos Crespo

Hon. Carmen Arroyo

Hon. Latoya Joyner

QUEENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LOYCENT GORDON, KEN AND HENRY SHI, ANNOUNCE HANDSHAKE DEAL TO KEEP HISTORIC NEIR’S TAVERN OPEN

Iconic Woodhaven watering hole featured in Goodfella’s had feared it would close after operating for 190 years before deal reached with landlord

Today, Loycent Gordon, owner of Neir’s Tavern, and property owners Ken and Henry Shi, announced they have reached a handshake agreement that will keep the historic bar, which has served patrons in Woodhaven since 1829, open. The two sides met Friday afternoon at the Queens Chamber of Commerce headquarters to reach an agreement that will see the oldest bar in New York City remain in business. 

“New York City’s small businesses are what make this city so special, and as the city’s oldest bar, Neir’s Tavern leads the pack. I’m proud to have helped keep the doors open so New Yorkers can continue to enjoy a place that has meant so much to so many over the years. Cheers to another 190 years!” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

“Small businesses are the backbone of NYC’s economy and Neir’s Tavern is a treasure that adds to the distinct character of this city. SBS is proud to offer services to help the business, assist them in keeping their doors open and help maintain the history and vitality of Queens,” said Gregg Bishop, Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services.

“I am proud to be part of an administration that takes our legacy venues and nightlife so seriously. I congratulate Mayor de Blasio and Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop for working so quickly to find a solution to save Neir’s Tavern, a celebrated and historic local venue. The Office of Nightlife has spoken with the owner and we are here to help support them moving forward. New York’s legacy venues are the lifeblood of our communities, and the City will do whatever it can to ensure that they are protected and supported, it is one of many reasons why the Office of Nightlife was established,” said Ariel Palitz, Executive Director of the New York City Office of Nightlife.

“We are thrilled to announce a handshake deal has been struck between Loycent Gordon and Ken and Henry Shi,” said Thomas J. Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of Queens, adding to the unique character of our neighborhoods and creating jobs and opportunity for New Yorkers. It would be a shame to lose an institution with as much history as Neir’s, and we’re thrilled the bar will continue to serve its patrons for years to come. This would not have been possible without the efforts of New York City Council Member Robert Holden and New York State Assembly Member Michael Miller. The support and intervention from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s team was also instrumental in reaching this agreement.”

 “We are very happy to have Neir’s Tavern stay open and continue our 190 years of continuous operation,” said Loycent Gordon, owner of Neir’s Tavern. 

“Thank you to all parties for helping to make this project work. We are indebted to Mayor de Blasio, Council Member Robert Holden and NYS Assemblyman Mike Miller,” said Ken and Henry Shi.

Michael Beltzer - We can now vote our choices

Ranked Choice Voting promotes democracy!

Dear Friends, I wanted to fill you in on a big change I was a part of last year. Ranked Choice Voting was put on the November 2019 ballot. Ranked Choice Voting allows voters, in NYC municipal elections, to rank up to 5 candidates. This is done to ensure that the winner receives a majority of voter's support. Here is a good video which explains how it works

I worked hard to get RCV passed because it eliminates a candidate being a "spoiler", which is unfair to good candidates. It has been shown to cut down on the amount of negative campaigning and to help elevate black, brown and women 

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Rank Choice Voting is a fraud upon the Public. Only on the first round where a candidate needs to have 50% plus at least one vote for a majority of the votes. In round #2 the candidate with the least amount of votes is eliminated and the votes are redistributed, there are ballots that are exhausted due to the fact that there is no candidate marked correctly as #2. 

So while the percentage may be the same the number is not because there are less ballots. This continues into round #3 and beyond until one candidate has 50% plus at least one vote for a majority of the vote in that round. That however can and will be lower than the required 50% plus at least one vote that was required in the first counting of ballots.

With three candidates and one has to be eliminated to redistribute the votes to the #2 candidate, which candidate with lower votes is eliminated if the two candidates have the same number of votes? 

Finally if after all the elimination rounds occur and the two remaining candidates are then tied what happens? In a city with Rank Choice Voting a coin was flipped to determine the winner of the two tied candidates. You Mr. Beltzer may want your fate determined by a flip of a coin, but I am sure other don't.

By the way Mr. Beltzer Rank Choice Voting breeds more fraud in having drop off candidates for other candidates to get over the 50% plus one vote. Also the link was not working.

Bronx Democratic Party - Presidential Petitions Available! Help Your Candidate Qualify For The Ballot

The presidential primary process has started here in New York, and this is your chance to get involved and make a difference.

We have been connecting with the various presidential campaigns and will have designating petitions for the candidates and their delegates available at our office throughout the petitioning period: 

• Vice President Joe Biden
• Senator Elizabeth Warren
• Senator Bernie Sanders
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg
• Senator Amy Klobuchar
• Mayor Mike Bloomberg
• Senator Cory Booker

Petitions can be picked up Monday through Friday,

between 9:00AM and 5:00PM at:

Bronx Dems Headquarters

1534 Boone Avenue

The Bronx, NY 10460

(347) 281-9759

All petitions must be returned to us

by no later than Thursday, January 30th.

If you have any questions, please contact our Political Director,

Dan Johnson: dajohnson@bronxdems.org.

Sincerely,

The Bronx Democratic Party

LAST OF THREE FORMER RIKERS ISLAND INMATES SENTENCED FOR PUNCHING AND SLASHING NYC DOC OFFICER

 Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a former Rikers Island inmate has been sentenced to one and a half to three years in prison for his role in the attack against a NYC Department of Correction Officer in the jail. He is the last of three defendants to be sentenced. 

 District Attorney Clark said, “The main defendant, Malik Quick, savagely beat and slashed a DOC Officer inside a Rikers Island facility. The other two defendants took advantage of the violent situation the victim was in and threw punches. The Officer sustained a laceration behind his ear that required five stitches and a fracture to his hand.” 

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Malik Quick, 23, of Brooklyn, was sentenced today to one and a half to three years in prison by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Robert Neary. The sentence is consecutive to a sentence he is serving for a Brooklyn case. The defendant pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault in the second degree on December 11, 2019. 

 Two additional former Rikers Island inmates who participated in the attack also pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault in the second degree and were sentenced in 2019. Samie Abbas, 19, was sentenced to one to three years in prison to be served concurrently with a sentence he is serving for a Brooklyn case. Sylvon James, 20, was sentenced to a court-ordered program but after failing it he was sentenced to five years’ probation.

 According to the investigation, on August 4, 2018 inside the Robert N. Davoren Center, Quick argued with Department of Correction Officer Joseph Baugh. The defendant then punched the Officer about the body multiple times. James and Abbas then punched the Officer as he struggled with Quick. Then Quick slashed the Officer behind the ear with a sharp object. The altercation ended when another DOC Officer responded to help the victim.

 District Attorney Clark thanked her Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau and Investigators Juan Rivera and Scott Frank of the Correction Intelligence Bureau for their assistance in the investigation