87th A.D. Democratic District Meeting

  It was billed as a meeting to "Meet Your Elected Officials", and "Join Our New Democratic Club". There were estimates of 100 - 150 people that were expected to show up, but when  almost 250 people showed more food had to be brought in. 87th A.D. Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda has quietly grown a local Democratic club called the Roselyn Johnson Democratic Club on Castle Hill Avenue. This club helped him get elected to the 87th A.D. seat with a huge majority over his opponent in 2012. Last year the Club was very instrumental in helping Democratic Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio not only win the Democratic primary, but win without a run off election.

  On a primary or election day people known as poll workers are needed. Local clubs and district leaders help bring the names of qualified people to the Board of Elections to become poll workers. The 87th A.D. is no different and today names of qualified people wanting to be poll workers for the upcoming June Congressional, September Democratic primary, and general election in November were gathered. The crowd also heard from the many elected officials that were on hand as you will see in the photos below. State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein, State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie, Assemblyman Louis Sepulveda, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Councilwoman Annabele Palmer, Councilman Fernando Cabrera, and 87th A.D. District Leaders Julia Rodriguez & William Rivera were in attendance. 

 Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. bows down to his leader in the state senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein.

One of the group photos- (left) Councilman Fernando Cabrera, Female District Leader Julia Rodriguez, Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, and District Leader William Rivera.

 

Left - Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie addresses the large crowd of people.

Right - Councilman Fernando Cabrera speaks of getting cameras installed at the NYCHA Houses in his council district, and that he would like to see a bridge named after former Mayor David Dinkins.

Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie listens to Councilman Fernando Cabrera a possible challenger to 33rd State Senator Gustavo Rivera as Councilwoman Ananbel Palma is also in the photo.

Another group photo of the elected officials and District Leaders.

13th Congressional Candidate Adriano Espaillat Visits Fordham Road With Senator Gustavo Rivera

  It was a cold brisk morning that State Senator Adriano Espaillat and State Senator Gustavo met on Fordham Road to greet voters from Senator Rivera's district and introduce Senator Espaillat as the candidate for the 13th Congressional District. The two walked along Fordham Road visiting several stores to speak with the merchants and possible voters. In 2012 Senator Espaillat ran for this very same seat losing to umpteen incumbent Congressman Charles Rangel. 

  Only 6 percent of the eligible voters came out two years ago for the June primary. I asked Senator Espaillat before he announced his candidacy what he would be doing different this time around. He said that he would be out more with the voters, and make them aware of the June congressional election. He added that he would also show the voters why he is the best candidate in the race to represent the 13th Congressional district. Below are a few photos of the Fordham Road walking tour. Click on any photo to make them larger.

 Left - 13th Congressional candidate Senator Espaillat speaks with potential voters on Fordham Road.

Right - Senator Gustavo Rivera stands with 13th Congressional candidate Espaillat as he greets another voter.

 

Left - The pair enjoy a bite to eat in a Fordham Road eatery, as the reporters covering the walk are at the bottom of the photo.

Right - Senator Rivera took Senator Espaillat into this store to meet the merchant.

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE BRONX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Mark your calendar for

   our upcoming events! 

  

 

Irish Heritage Month Celebration By Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr.

Irish Heritage Month Celebration

 

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Invites you to join him at the

Rambling House

4292 Katonah Avenue

Bronx, New York

Thursday, March 13, 2014

12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

2014 Honorees 

Caroline Duggan
Teacher, Public School 59
Founder of Keltic Dream Dance Group

Father Richard Gorman
Chairman, Community Board #12

John Samuelsen
President, TWU Local 100

CMs LEVIN AND RODRIGUEZ TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING ON ALBANY TO LOWER NYC SPEEDS TO 20MPH

  Council Members Stephen Levin and Ydanis Rodriguez are introducing a resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass legislation that would lower New York City's speed limits to 20 miles per hour unless otherwise noted and to give the City Council the authority to impose different speed limits in the city. New York State law currently sets 30 miles per hour as the speed limit in New York City unless otherwise noted.

The chances of survival after being struck by a vehicle increase dramatically when a vehicle travels at a slower speed. A study conducted by the United Kingdom Transportation Department found that a pedestrian has a 45 percent chance of dying if struck by a vehicle traveling at 30 miles per hour, but when the vehicle is traveling at 20 miles per hour there is only a 5 percent chance of death.

Senator Martin Dilan and Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell have introduced legislation in the State Legislature that would allow New York City to lower the city's speed limit to 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

Council Member Stephen Levin said, "The data is conclusive: slower speeds decrease the probability that someone will be seriously injured or killed in a crash. We have seen time and time again the pain inflicted on families as the result of crashes and we as New Yorkers refuse to stand by and let another person be killed in traffic. By reducing speed limits in New York City we will save lives and achieve the goals of Vision Zero. I want to thank Senator Dilan and Assemblyman O'Donnell for introducing this legislation at the state level and urge their colleagues for their support."

"Speed kills, plain and simple," said Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez. "Whether here or in Albany, we as legislators have a responsibility to protect the lives of our constituents. Easily avoidable traffic deaths devastate our city and we must be given the tools to prevent them. When lives are at stake, death is the price of inaction."

According to NYPD data, in 2013 alone 268 people - including 168 pedestrians - were killed in traffic crashes in New York City. Additionally, unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in over 3,000 collisions that resulted in injuries or fatalities.

  Editors Note:

  What is needed is more enforcement of the laws that are currently in effect. 

More police officers on patrol, and not answers like more cameras to catch offenders because there is no real penalty for the offending driver. It is not the offender who has to pay for the fine from a camera it is the owner of the vehicle.

Rangel Affordable Care Act Event - March 7, 2014 @ 8:30 AM

  Even though this event is taking place in Manhattan Congressman Rangel still does represent areas of several Bronx Assembly Districts.

 

Are you uninsured?

Learn About the Affordable Care Act

Keynote Speaker

Congressman Charles B. Rangel

Friday, March 7th

515 Audubon Avneue

(Near West 190th Street)

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Sign-up opportunities for affordable and comprehensive health insurance.

Authorized Navigators will be available to provide you with free help on obtaining insurance. The Federal government’s current open enrollment period ends March 31, 2014.

To RSVP or for additional information, please call the Washington Heights-Inwood Chamber of Commerce at (212) 928-6595.

Hosted by: The Washington Heights-Inwood Chamber of Commerce, Community Board 12, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and Isabella Geriatric Center.

Light refreshments will be served

ADRIANO ESPAILLAT ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS

 
  

State Senator Adriano Espaillat and supporters have announced that he will be running for the 13th Congressional once again currently held by Congressman Charles Rangel.

In 2012 Senator Espaillat came in a close second to Rangel in a field of five candidates. 

So far there are three announced candidates. Congressman Charles Rangel has announced his intention to run for another term, Pastor Michael Walrond of Harlem has announced his intention to run for the 13th Congressional seat, and now State Senator Adriano Espaillat has made it official that he will also be seeking the 13th Congressional seat.

  I spoke with Senator Espaillat recently and asked him what would make him think that he could win this time around after coming in second two years ago. Senator Espaillat told me that he has changed several things including finding out where things may have gone wrong on the campaign two years ago. He said that he will have a better get out the vote operation among several other adjustments to his campaign for this year. 

It is unclear if any other candidates will enter the 13th Congressional race.

New York Green Card Holders to Receive Free Citizenship Assistance

  This came in from from State Senator Gustavo Rivera.

 

New York Green Card Holders to Receive Free Citizenship Assistance  

Innovative Partnership Holds Workshop in the Bronx

 

Green card holders will attend a free citizenship application assistance workshop in the Bronx this Saturday. 

The event, hosted jointly by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, La Fuente, Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Church World Services, Servicios de Educacion Basica, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, and Assembly Member Victor Pichardo, will provide free citizenship application assistance and naturalization exam study materials, as well as one-on-one legal consultations to Bronx's eligible legal permanent residents and those seeking to inform themselves of the naturalization process.

The opportunity to talk with local immigration rights experts about the recent changes to the N-400 citizenship application form, the socioeconomic benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen, and the important work local organizations are doing to promote integration among New York's 920,000 lawful permanent residents eligible for citizenship today.

WHAT:    Local organizations hold free citizenship workshop for green card   holders

WHO:      Local Bronx green card holders

                 NALEO Educational Fund

                 La Fuente

                 Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights

                Church World Services

                Servicios de Educacion Basica
                State Senator Gustavo Rivera

                Assembly Member Victor Pichardo

WHEN:   11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, March 1st

WHERE:   P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight School

                   2424 Jerome Avenue

                   Bronx, NY 10468