Saturday, March 9, 2019

BRONX CAREGIVER INDICTED IN PHYSICAL ABUSE OF WOMAN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY


Charges Are Result of Joint Investigation by Bronx DA’s Office and NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

  Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been indicted for allegedly physically abusing a woman suffering from brain damage while he was working as her caregiver. 

 District Attorney Clark said, “Instead of doing his job as a caregiver and helping the victim, the defendant allegedly put his hand around her neck, pushed her against the wall and dragged her across the room. The defendant allegedly did this to a woman who is diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury and has difficulty walking.” 

 New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Executive Director Denise Miranda said, “The conduct this defendant is alleged to have committed is reprehensible. Vulnerable New Yorkers should be able to trust those caring for them, not live in fear. The Justice Center thanks the Bronx District Attorney’s Office for their continued commitment to work together with the Justice Center to hold workers who abuse those in their care accountable.”

 District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Jamel Hogue, 32, of 1120 College Avenue, was arraigned today on first-degree Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person; Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person, or an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person; second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Elderly Person; and two counts of third-degree Assault before Bronx Supreme Court Justice George Villegas. The defendant, who is on Supervised Release, is due back in court on April 25, 2019.

 According to the investigation, during the afternoon of June 27, 2018, at the Young Adult Institute located at 3321 Bainbridge Avenue, the defendant, while acting as the 30-year-old victim’s caregiver, physically assaulted the victim. Hogue allegedly pushed her against a wall, grabbed her arm and threw her to floor. He then kicked the victim’s legs, grabbed her shirt and dragged her across the room. The multiple acts of violence were caught on video.

 Additionally, a second video, taken on the same day, shows the defendant slapping the victim twice in the face, causing her to fall to the ground.

 District Attorney Clark thanked Erin Gise, Assistant Special Prosecutor with the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs for assistance in the investigation. 

An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt. 

New Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Upcoming Chamber Sponsored Events










News From Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez




IMPORTANT LEGISLATION PASSED IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS

A271 (Seawright) is a women’s rights bill that guarantees equal protection within the laws of New York to persons on the basis of sex.

A290 (Rosenthal L) requires feminine hygiene products to be offered for free in charter schools so that students are provided much needed resources.

A558A (Rosenthal L) increases the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 years old to 21 years old. The key to reducing the number of smokers in New York is to stop them before they start. By raising the smoking age to 21, we aim to remove cigarettes from high school students and eliminates a popular source of tobacco from underage children.

A4204 (Weprin) prohibits discrimination against religious attire. This bill would clarify that the wearing of any attire, clothing, or facial hair in accordance with the requirements of his or her religion is protected under the Human Rights Law.

A5500 (Simon) relates to the eligibility for tuition assistance programs awards for certain undergraduates who must transfer to another institution as a result of a permanent college closure.

A2686A (Paulin), which will expand current requirements that guns are kept in safe storage repositories, especially in households with children.

A1619 (Rozic), which requires insurance companies to provide full coverage for all aspects of eating disorder treatments.

A5981 (Braunstein) establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image.

A1913 (Joyner) establishes a study on the effects of trauma on child development and learning. Concerns were raised that the commissioner of children and family services is better suited to lead the study to ensure expertise in the areas of trauma and child development.

Upcoming Events

March 9th, 10 am-3 pm at Saint Mary's Orthodox Church of India (corner of Bedford Park Blvd and Decatur Ave)
The Bedford Mosholu Community Association is sponsoring a flea market. Show them your support!

Women's History Month Breakfast
March 23rd, 10-12 am at the F&J Pine
Join us at a dinner celebrating the accomplishments of the women in our community and abroad, Please RSVP at (718) 409-0109. Limited Seating.

Our New Office is located at 

2018 Williamsbridge Road

Bronx, NY 10461

(718) 409-0109


43td Precinct Council Meeting




   The 43rd Precinct in the Bronx was recently designated as one of four precincts citywide that has had a spike in crime for the first two months of 2019 by NYPD Commissioner James O'Neil. Because of that Commissioner O'Neil has said that the 43rd precinct will receive eight additional officers from other Bronx precincts to help reduce the increase in crime. 

Wednesday night at the 43rd Precinct Council meeting Deputy Inspector Gurley introduced six Police Academy recruits that will be getting their last month of on the job training at the 43rd Precinct. DI Gurley also said in his crime report that a woman was stabbed to death on West Avenue, that a shot was fired through a door peep hole at 575 Castle Hill Avenue with the victim recovering, and went over information about a bus that ran over a woman identified as Ms. Egan on Havermeyer and Story Avenues. He added that there have been complaints of buses speeding and not stopping at stop signs when heading back to the depots in the afternoon. He said approximately 1,500 school buses go through the area, the precinct has stepped up enforcement of traffic laws, he has spoken with the bus companies, and will continue to monitor the situation. 

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer was on hand and spoke briefly to the packed room in The Shoprite supermarket community room. 


Above - NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer talks to the audience at the 43rd Precinct council meeting.
Below - Six new Police Academy officers assigned to the 43rd Precinct.  Police Academy Officers, Ewa, Brown Jr., McLaughlin, Adonno, Hughes, and Nynaar.


49th Precinct Clergy Council 3rd Annual Fellowship Dinner


49th Precinct Clergy Council 3rd Annual Fellowship Dinner 


NYPD Commissioner James P. O'neill was the Keynote speaker, and along with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson received the Clergy Council Public Servant Awards. 

Commissioner O'Neill spoke about joining the Transit Police force in 1983. In 1995 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and the Transit Police merged with the NYPD. Captain O'Neill then became the Executive Officer of the 52nd Precinct in the Bronx. His first command was the Central Park Precinct, then he given the 25th Precinct, and wound up in the Bronx again as the commanding officer of the 44th Precinct. After being promoted to Deputy Inspector, and then full Inspector he moved into other areas of police work, such as Vice, Narcotics, and Fugitive enforcement. He was appointed Chief of Detectives in 2014 by the Commissioner Bratton, and wound up taking over the position of Commissioner when Bratton retired in 2016. 

49th Precinct awards were given to former 49th Precinct Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Thomas Alps who now heads the 52nd Precinct, and Community Affairs Officer Dave Lepore of the 49th Precinct.

Community Service awards were given to Sister Jeanne Hanley of the Miracle Revival Temple Church, and Mohammad Ahmad Jan a local businessman, and an organizer of the Pakistan Independence Day Parade.

A surprise guest to the 49th Precinct Clergy Council Dinner was New York State Attorney General Letitia James. Also on hand were Councilman Mark Gjonaj and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez. Over two-hundred people were in attendance for this event at Maestros Caterers. 


NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, and Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson who received the Public Servant Award.


New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, and Bronx DA Darcel Clark.


Commissioner O'Neill and Bronx Chief of Detectives Nikunen with members of the Executive Board of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council.


Above - Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and community activist Shabbir Gul.
Below - Ms. Grace Lovag, Joe Ramos, Irene Estrada, and, Ramon Garcia.




Above - NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill addresses the large audience.
Below - Honoree and past commanding officer of the 49th Precinct os with his wife, children, and mother.



Friday, March 8, 2019

JCCPP Annual Breakfast Sunday March 31,2019


JCCPP Annual Breakfast Honoring :

NYS Senator  Alessandra Biaggi
Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez
NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj
Laura Guerriero, Publisher Bronx Times Reporter
Rabbi Yitzchak Gross
Please CALL 718-792-4744 for Ticket info and RSVP
To be held at Bx House 990 Pelham Parkway South, Bx NY 10461, Sunday March 31,2019 a  9:30 am



Team AOC - Brazen double standards


Ocasio 2018


  It’s official -- AIPAC is coming after Alexandria, Ilhan, and Rashida.
Rashida, Ilhan, and Alexandria have at times dared to question our foreign policy, and the influence of money in our political system. And now, lobbying groups across the board are working to punish them for it.

Some members of Congress have even gone so far as to claim that “questioning support for the US-Israel relationship is unacceptable.” But that’s not how our legislative process is supposed to work.
Just a decade ago, it was ‘unquestionable’ to not support the war in Iraq. And we all saw what resulted from that lack of discussion and negotiation.
In this administration and all others, there should be no special relationship or status. We should actively check antisemitism, anti-blackness, homophobia, racism, and all other forms of bigotry.

Racism and bigotry of all forms are inextricably linked. And when we let Republicans pit champions for equality and equity against each other, their own hateful rhetoric is what goes unaddressed.
Pa’lante,

Team AOC

EDITOR'S NOTE: 
The above statement came from Team Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. 

Young Israel Of Pelham Parkway Community Purim Party Thursday 3/21/19



Are you ready to party? 
The Jewish Community Council Of Pelham Parkway and The Bronx Jewish Community Council will be hosting a Purim Party to be held at the Young Israel Of Pelham Party at 900 Pelham Parkway South Bx NY 10461 on Thursday March 21,2019 starting at 3:00 pm.We will be having a delicious enhanced sit down meal, music,and a magic show for the children. PLEASE RSVP to 718-792-4744. Please join us for this free event.
Join us for the reading of the Megillah on Wednesday evening March 20th starting at 7:35pm.