STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Deadly Accident on Bronx River Parkway

  “My prayers, as well as those of my office and all Bronxites, go out to the families of the seven victims of today’s accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Our thoughts are with them as they try to grasp the horrific tragedy that has befallen them today.

  “For the second time in a year, an accident on the Bronx River Parkway has led to a car falling off the highway to the streets below. In the coming weeks my office will reach out to the appropriate agencies to examine the safety issues on the Bronx River Parkway and to discuss potential solutions, such as road condition and barrier/fence height, to this issue. 

 UPDATE APRIL 30th:

Statement from Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo:

My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the Gonzalez family for the devastating loss of seven family members. While the circumstances surrounding the incident continue to be investigated, it is important that as a community we come together and lend our moral and financial support to the family.

I will be making a personal contribution of $500 to the Gonzalez family to assist with the cost of the funeral arrangements. I am also publicly urging our Bronx residents and all New Yorkers to consider lending their support to the Gonzalez family as they cope with this tragedy.

Donations can be made to: 

Bank----------------------------------Chase 

Account Name ---------------------Jaun D. GonZalez

Mailing address-----------634 TaylorAvenue

If you require additional information, call my office at 718-893-0202.

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Bronx Conservative Committee Dinner

  Over 600 people were in attendance at Marina Del Ray Thursday night April 26th for the Annual Bronx Conservative Committee Dinner. Mr. Mark Gjonaj received not only a special award, but also the Bronx Conservative party endorsement as Bronx Conservative Party Chairman said "It is time we had an assembly member who will fight for the people of the 80th Assembly District".

  Ms. Wendy Long who is running for U.S. Senate against Democrat incumbent Kristen Gillibrand was in attendance as she is the choice of the Republican and Conservative parties. Also in attendance was the Bronx Republican Chairman Mr. Jay Savino. Below are just a few photos of the event.

Bronx Conservative Party Chairman Mr. Bill Newmark speaking to the crowd.

 Mr. Mark Gjonaj Democratic candidate for the 80th A.D. receives an award and the Bronx Conservative Party endorsement for the 80th A. D.  

 

Republican and Conservative candidate for U.S. Senate Ms. Wendy Long is in the middle of Bronx County Republican  Chair Mr. Jay Savino (left), Bronx County Conservative Chair Mr. Bill Newmark (right).

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BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ  HOSTS ANNUAL ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

  On Thursday, April 26, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in partnership with the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Health Plus and the Bronx Tourism Council, hosted the annual Bronx Israel Independence Day Festival, “Exploring Israel—You Don’t Have to Leave the Bronx to Experience Israel for a Day!” The fun-filled event offered games, food, rides and fun activities for the whole family. It  also featured a performance by Dafna & Shir Fun All Stars, a popular Israeli-American Hebrew music recording artist. In the picture with Borough President Diaz are Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senators Jeffrey Klein and Gustavo Rivera. The event took place at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.

Here are just a few photos of the event.

Rabbi Weiss greets Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

BP Diaz signs condolence card to be given to the family of Hwang Yang.

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Jeff Klein (who will represent all of Riverdale) join BP Diaz for a brief discussion.

A group shot of the elected officials with Rabbi Weiss and Rabba Sara Hurowitz the first woman ordained as an orthodox rabbi.

 

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KOPPELL STATEMENT ON ARRESTS MADE IN THE MURDER OF HWANG YANG

  I am gratified that the police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Hwang Yang who was shot in Riverdale on April 19th. Said Councilman G. Oliver Koppell.

  It is my understanding that two men have confessed to their participation in the robbery and murder.

I know that the arrest of the alleged perpetrators will bring some peace to the Yang family, although nothing can compensate for the loss of this fine young man.

   I congratulate the 50th Precinct and the NYPD on the arrest of these alleged perpetrators.

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COMPTROLLER LIU STATEMENT ON MAYORAL VETO OF PREVAILING WAGE BILL 

   City Comptroller John C. Liu issued the following statement about the Mayor’s veto of the Prevailing Wage Bill:

  “As a City employee the Mayor continues to ignore the widening wealth gap within the five boroughs. In opposing these bills, he is sending the wrong message, that our scarce taxpayer resources are better spent on lining the pockets of wealthy corporate executives rather than creating fair-paying jobs to support working families and the communities in which they live.  Needless to say, my office looks forward to the Council overriding these vetoes, and to continuing to enforce Prevailing Wage Laws, which help promote equality and fairness in our City.” 

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Gas Leak Outside PS , 81 Riverdale

  Shortly after 1 PM Tuesday afternoon PS 81 located at 5550 Riverdale Avenue in the Riverdale section of the Bronx was evacuated when the smell of gas was discovered in the basement of the school. The NYFD and Con Edison quickly responded to the school, and soon there after the children were able to return to the building. Con Edison workers said that the gas leak was underground in the street possibly due to recent construction that may have damaged a gas pipe.

  Con Edison workers were still at the scene at 4 PM after PS 81 had let out trying to find the exact location of the gas leak. Boring holes were being drilled by Con Edison in the street and then tested for the amount of gas in them. The gas leak seemed to be near the connection of the gas main in the street that was recently connected to PS 81.

Fire engines and Con Edison trucks parked in front of PS 81

Con Edison workers check recent construction in front of PS 81

Firemen and Con Edison workers look at the gas main in the street.

Con Edison workers check next to new curb for any gas leak.

A nearby manhole is checked for any leaking gas.

Hours later Con Edison workers are drilling test bores in the street 

near the gas main checking for gas leaks.

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Below after Con Edison workers found the gas leak they dug up the 

area by the old gas main, and repaired the leak.

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LIU STATEMENT ON PROTESTS AT WELLS FARGO ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING

 

 New York City Comptroller John C. Liu issued the following statement in response to protests at Wells Fargo’s annual shareholder meeting:

  “We understand the sentiments voiced by the protestors.  As a long-term shareowner, the NYC Pension Funds have asked in vain for the firm to root out and correct systemic flaws in its mortgage and foreclosure practices,” Comptroller Liu said.  “Today we repeated that request for the second year in a row.  Until Wells Fargo and other large banks conduct independent audits of their housing-related policies, investors will lack assurances that they and the larger public are safeguarded against further economic damage. Today’s protests should remind these banks that if they fail to improve future practices, their reputations and financial performance will suffer accordingly.”

BACKGROUND:

New York City Comptroller John C. Liu serves as the investment advisor  to, custodian and trustee of the New York City Pension Funds. The New York City Pension Funds are composed of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund and the Board of Education Retirement System. The New York City Pension Funds hold 13,067,127 shares of Wells Fargo, valued at $427,164,381.63 as of
4/23/2012.

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