Sunday, June 6, 2021

Attorney General James Takes 47 Guns Off the Streets at Kingston Gun Buyback

 

AG James Has Taken Nearly 1,000 Firearms Out of Communities Since 2019

 New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 47 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Kingston Police Department. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) accepts — with no questions asked — working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site. To date, Attorney General James has taken nearly 1,000 firearms out of communities through gun buybacks since taking office in 2019. 

“Our neighborhoods are safer when we take dangerous firearms out of our communities and ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands,” said Attorney General James. “My office remains committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all New Yorkers, and we thank the Kingston Police Department for their invaluable support and partnership in this effort.”

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The community buyback resulted in 47 guns being collected, including an assault rifle, 15 handguns, 17 rifles and shotguns, and 14 non-working or antique guns. Since 2013, OAG has hosted gun buyback events throughout New York state and has successfully collected nearly 3,100 firearms.

In exchange for the firearms, OAG also offered monetary compensation, in the form of prepaid gift cards, and Apple iPads when an unloaded gun was received and secured by an officer on-site.

Councilman Mark Gjonaj's NYC Moving Forward Week in Review - 6/4/2021

 

Dear Friends,

I hope you and your families are doing well. June is the month to celebrate the Graduating Class of 2021. As another year winds down, we are looking forward to celebrate all the achievements of the students, staff and families in District 13. My office will be awarding over 1,300 NYC Council Citations to all graduating students in the District.

The COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the pandemic and it requires using all the tools we have available such as wearing masks and social distancing. I am glad co-host a Vaccination Clinic at the Bronx House for our community on June 17th from 12pm - 6pm.

NYC has announced the reopening of Senior Centers on June 14th with physical distancing and mask adherence. This is a big step towards reestablishing an in-person community for older adults who have been greatly impacted during the pandemic.

This week I was proud to stand with Senator Chuck Schumer and other elected officials as we called for more funding for Stand Up to Violence program, a great outreach service initiative at Jacobi Hospital in District 13 that I have supported and funded.

In partnership with the Wildcats, our office has continued to help so many constituents with a lot of cleanup and graffiti removal issues from Pelham Parkway to Throggs Neck.

Tonight we are proud to kick off our Summer Concert Series in Bufano Park with performance by Just Nuts. We look forward to seeing you there and throughout the rest of the concerts and Family Days.

This Sunday, I am also glad to present a Street Co-Naming Ceremony in honor of Joe DeSimone, Former President of the Warriors Football League and an an inspiration to so many.

As always we are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact my office with issues or concerns at 718-931-1721 or email at MGjonaj@council.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj
District 13, Bronx
















210 Days and Counting

 

I have to turn into Bill de Blasio latter so I can hold my morning media availability. I hope none of those reporters ask me about the Big Bird comment. A Big Bird I find it downright insulting to be compared to Mayor de Blasio.

Back to work, at least I only have only one grouch to work with, not 51 like the City Council.


Bronx Candidates for City Council Who Support the Courage For Change Agenda


Courage to Change Questionnaire

If you are awarded the CTC endorsement, do you pledge to remain positive and not engage in negative* campaigning towards other CTC candidates?

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  • Mino Lora

    MINO LORA

    CD 11

    • Working Families Party
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    MARJORIE VELÁZQUEZ

    CD 13

    • Working Families Party
    • Road to Justice
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    ADOLFO ABREU

    CD 14: First choice

    • Sunrise Movement
    • Democratic Socialists of America
    • New York Communities for Change
  • 14_Pierina Sanchez

    PIERINA SANCHEZ

    CD 14: Second choice

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    AMANDA FARIAS

    CD 18: First choice

    • Sunrise Movement
  • 18_Michael Beltzer

    MICHAEL BELTZER

    CD 18: Second choice

Bronx Fashion Week - Bronx Fashion Summer Newsletter

 

Bronx Fashion Summer 2021 Newsletter

Fashion Photography by the Amazing Marcus Isaac
Makeup Stylist and Floral Headpiece Designs by Chrissy 
Gonzalez Find them on IG @marcusisaacphotos & 
@chrissy_thecreator

Fashion is more than fabric; clothing expresses who 

we are. Creating a design from inception takes a 

conscious approach; It is a form of expression used to 

connect through the power of ideas—our styles, it is 

about the stories behind the fabric being sewn together, 

assuming that piece from your local thrift store or a 

Goodwill or your local consignment shop, and creating 

a re-purposed piece ready for its new home.

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Bronx Fashion Re-Launch Fall 2021

Thank you for your support and love. We miss you 

more than words can express and can't wait to be 

back on the runway! We can't wait to see you!!!

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The Thrift Collection Curated by Stylist Isabella Cordaro &

 Fashion Producer Flora Montes, this idea was born from a 

desire to create a line from two perspectives. Two women 

from different generations coming together to create a line 

of re-purposed, affordable, ready-to-wear styles empowering 

woman of all ages.


Warm regards,
The Bronx Fashion Team

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©2021 Bronx Fashion Week | Bronx NY

AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR LONG ISLAND AND NEW YORK CITY METRO In Effect for Sunday, June 6, 2021

 

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island and New York City Metro regions for Sunday, June 6, 2021. 

  

The pollutant of concern is: Ozone 

  

The advisory will be in effect 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. 

  

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern. 

  

OZONE 

  

Summer heat can lead to the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of photochemical smog. Automobile exhaust and out-of-state emission sources are the primary sources of ground-level ozone and are the most serious air pollution problems in the northeast. This surface pollutant should not be confused with the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere. 

  

People, especially young children, those who exercise outdoors, those involved in vigorous outdoor work and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma) should consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity when ozone levels are the highest (generally afternoon to early evening). When outdoor levels of ozone are elevated, going indoors will usually reduce your exposure. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing should consider consulting their doctor. 

  

Ozone levels generally decrease at night and can be minimized during daylight hours by curtailment of automobile travel and the use of public transportation where available. 

  

New Yorkers also are urged to take the following energy-saving and pollution-reducing steps:  

  • use mass transit or carpool instead of driving, as automobile emissions account for about 60 percent of pollution in our cities; 
  • conserve fuel and reduce exhaust emissions by combining necessary motor vehicle trips; 
  • turn off all lights and electrical appliances in unoccupied areas; 
  • use fans to circulate air. If air conditioning is necessary, set thermostats at 78 degrees; 
  • close the blinds and shades to limit heat build-up and to preserve cooled air; 
  • limit use of household appliances. If necessary, run the appliances at off-peak (after 7 p.m.) hours. These would include dishwashers, dryers, pool pumps and water heaters; 
  • set refrigerators and freezers at more efficient temperatures; 
  • purchase and install energy efficient lighting and appliances with the Energy Star label; and 
  • reduce or eliminate outdoor burning and attempt to minimize indoor sources of PM 2.5 such as smoking. A toll-free Air Quality Hotline (1-800-535-1345) has been established by DEC to keep New Yorkers informed of the latest Air Quality situation. 

  

Additional information on ozone and PM 2.5 is available on DEC's website and http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/air/ozone.htm on DOH's website. 

  

The Sunday, June 6, Air Quality Health Advisory regions consist of the following: Region 1 Long Island, which includes Nassau and Suffolk counties and Region 2 New York City Metro, which includes New York City, Rockland, and Westchester counties.

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Governor Cuomo Announces 7-day Average COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops To New Record Low

 

7-Day Average Drops to 0.54%; 61 Straight Days of Decline

Pop-Up Sites at MTA Stations Have Administered More Than 15,000 Vaccinations to Date; Penn Station and Grand Central Sites Extended Another Week

91,711 Vaccine Doses Administered Over Last 24 Hours

Statewide Positivity Rate is 0.54%

Hospitalizations Drop Below 900 to Lowest Level Since October 10; 868 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide

14 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Yesterday


 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.

The Governor also announced that pop-up vaccination sites at MTA station stops have administered more than 15,000 vaccines to date. The sites at Penn Station and Grand Central will be extended another week.

"New Yorkers are gaining ground in the fight against COVID-19 and we're getting closer to the light at the end of the tunnel, but we need everyone to get vaccinated to successfully move this state into the future. We're offering incentives and opening new pop-up sites across the state to get New Yorkers into vaccination sites and shots into arms," Governor Cuomo said. "We're providing tickets for a $5 million lottery and the chance to win a free SUNY or CUNY scholarship among other amazing incentives to convince New Yorkers to get vaccinated and protect their fellow citizens. We can defeat COVID together and rebuild our state, but getting vaccinated is the key to our success and I urge everyone who hasn't gotten the shot to do so right away."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 140,741 
  • Total Positive - 761 
  • Percent Positive - 0.54%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 0.54%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 868 (-48)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 112
  • Patients in ICU - 217 (-15)
  • Patients in ICU with Intubation - 121 (-13)
  • Total Discharges - 182,855 (+125)
  • Deaths - 14
  • Total Deaths - 42,775
  • Total vaccine doses administered - 19,407,805
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 91,711
  • Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 516,039
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose - 66.1%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series - 58.1%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 68.4%
  • Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 59.0%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 54.4%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 46.8%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) - 56.3%
  • Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) - 47.5%

Third Avenue Business Improvement District - 🌈 1 Bronx Pride 🌈 Saturday, June 12th, 12pm-8pm