Monday, September 13, 2021
115 Days and Counting - School is Open
Let me remind you that school is back in session. Be careful when you drive near and around our schools. We have additional speed cameras set up, and the NYC speed limit is 25 MPH, but it is only 20 MPH in a school zone.
I went up to the Bronx today to welcome the children back to school, with Schools Chancellor Porter. Now that we have in school learning, I expect a lot of learning to be done in the last few months of my administration, so I can hand over to the next mayor, Eric Adams a fully functional public school system.
Keeping Alexandria in Congress
We want to talk about why this month is so important for our campaign.
At the end of this month, our campaign will submit a public report to the FEC detailing how much we’ve fundraised in the last three months.
As one of the most heavily targeted members of Congress, Alexandria’s report will draw huge attention from political opponents, pundits, and powerful special interests who are hoping to see our movement lose momentum.
Alexandria has spent this past month speaking truth to power: From taking on Texas Governor Abbott over the state’s harmful abortion restrictions, to calling attention to Joe Manchin’s ties with corporate lobbyists and his unwillingness to support the reconciliation budget bill, to pressuring our own party to step up and do a lot more to protect voting rights.
We know that whenever Alexandria uses her voice to call out corruption and fight for the people, those special interests will look for ways to put a stop to our movement.
That’s why it’s critical that September is our best fundraising month yet. The amount of contributions we receive — no matter the amount — will help show that Alexandria and our unapologetic fight for systemic change has strong support — from Bronx and across the country.
Our movement has always been driven by the dedication of individual, small-dollar donors like you giving an average of just under $20. We’re proud of that fact.
Because when hundreds of thousands of people chip in $5, $10, and $20 at a time, it all adds up to compete against the billionaires and corporations who use their money to rig the political system in their favor.
But, candidly, our fundraising has slowed down since the summer months this year, and we’re relying on your support today to get back on track, hit this goal, and keep Alexandria in Congress fighting for bold solutions for working families.
This work wouldn’t be possible without you.
Thank you for everything,
Team AOC
Council Member Ruben Diaz Sr. - WHERE IS THE HISPANIC SEAT AND WHO OCCUPIES IT AT THE TABLE?
Backpack and School Supply Giveaway Outside Bronx Muslim Center.
Almost two-hundred backpacks filled with school supplies were given away outside the Bronx Muslim Center on Rhinelander Avenue Sunday. This backpack giveaway was organized by Community Board 11 member Christian Amato, Throggs Neck District Leader John Doyle, and Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez.
Community Board 11 Vice-Chair Yahay Obeid set up the location of the Bronx Muslim Center, a well used building that is at almost full capacity.
Peaceful Rally outside the Yemini American Association Headquarters to End Civil War in Yemen.
Little Yemen is located on Rhinelander Avenue off White Plains Road. Sunday, there was a peaceful rally to try to end the civil war in Yemen that has been going on since 2014 when the capital city of Sana'a, was captured by Houthi insurgents with Shiite rebels believed to have ties to Iran rose up against the Sunni Government. In January 2015 the Presidential Palace was taken over forcing the President of Yemen to flee to Saudi Arabia. A civil war has continued since then, and those who came to the rally want that civil war to end, with the help of the United States.
Close to five-hundred people came out to hear speeches from Yemini-American leaders calling for the U.S. Government under President Joe Biden to act on behalf of the majority of the people of Yemen who want to live in peace. Local Yemini - American leaders Yahay Obeid, Dr. Debbie of Yamausa.org, and others including local Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, and presumed incoming Councilwoman Marjorie Velazquez spoke. The rally is to hope that local members of congress, and the two New York U.S. Senators can get President Biden to help end the civil war in the country of Yemen.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Councilman Mark Gjonaj's NYC Moving Forward Week in Review - 9/10/2021
116 Days and Counting
Well, Tomorrow is the first day of school for our public children. It's that Teachers union who is blocking mandatory vaccinations for their union members. They don't care about the children, only their union members. The UFT once said to my DOE staff that they got legislation passed in Albany, and that created another teaching position in every school.
I will be in the Bronx tomorrow morning with my chancellor at a school to see how everything is going. I plan to visit other schools later in the day. The children come first to me and Chancellor Porter.