Library Reading Hour sponsored by Rotary Club of Riverdale

  Youngsters 3-12 years old are invited to participate in the Reading Program on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Kingsbridge Library, 291 W. 231st St., 1- 1:45PM.  Readers will be grouped by skill level and encouraged to read, helped with pronunciation and word understanding, and for those without reading skills, interpret pictures.  There is no charge for participation.  Enjoy the beauty and comfort of our newest area library.

  The Rotary Club of Riverdale is part of Rotary International and sponsors the library reading project as a local community service. Volunteers who would like to help in this once monthly program, first Saturday of the month, except for holiday weekends, are invited to contact Karen Pesce, 718-549-4469.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's Immigration Forum on October 21

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's  Immigration Forum  Join us for an open panel of  discussions  on Immigration Guidelines  Wednesday, October 21, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 pm Bronx House 990 Pelham Parkway South Bronx, N.Y. 10461 For more information, please contact  Lilyanna Pekic at (718) 409-0109  or email lpekic.nysa@gmail.com

Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda Presents: Stop the Violence - Break the Silence, October 24th

 

Please join us for a special event to help  end domestic violence.

Cartoon Network’s Epic Fall TV Lineup is Coming to New York Comic Con 2015

Panels to Showcase Emmy® Award-Winning Adventure Time, Regular Show: The Movie and Long Live the Royals,

Plus a Costume Contest, Signings and more!

Who wants some more MARCELINE? Are you ready for THE ROYALS? How about Regular Show... the MOVIE? Cartoon Network is bringing all of these and MORE to New York Comic Con 2015! With panels, signings, screenings and costume contests, fans will get exclusive insider info on Cartoon Network’s anticipated fall lineup.

This year at New York Comic Con, Cartoon Network presents two epic panels starting with Adventure Time on Friday, October 9, followed by Regular Show on Saturday, October 10. During the Adventure Time panel moderated by Uncle Grandpa’sEric Bauza (Belly Bag), New York Comic Con fans will get a first look at the special eight-part series “Stakes,” live with the cast and crew, before it airs on Cartoon Network this Fall. Regular Show fans can join series creator JG Quintel (Mordecai) and the rest of the cast and crew to catch scenes from Regular Show: The Movie, coming to Cartoon Network in November 2015. Sean Szeles will join the panel to talk about his newest project, Long Live the Royals, the latest project to be greenlit by Cartoon Network Studios’ award-winning global shorts program.

Cartoon Network will present a screening and costume party at the Cartoon Network Costume Contest. Fans will get an exclusive first look at new episodes of Cartoon Network hits including Steven Universe, Clarence and We Bare Bears, and best of all, Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar will be on hand to present prizes!

Below is a list of Cartoon Network series panels, fan events, screenings and signings at New York Comic Con 2015 Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10, 2015.  Events as well as series producers and talent scheduled to appear are subject to change. 

For continuing information about Cartoon Network at New York Comic Con and for real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter at @CartoonNetPR.

CARTOON NETWORK PANELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: ADVENTURE TIME

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Manhattan Center – Hammerstein Ballroom

For years, fans have asked for it, and the magical minds behind Adventure Time are finally unlocking the secrets behind one of Ooo’s most righteous and mysterious characters!  This October, Cartoon Network presents a special eight-part story that explores the life of Marceline the Vampire Queen!  New York Comic Con fans will be the first to get a sneak peak of the exciting story before it airs, LIVE with the cast and crew, with plenty of time for questions from you! Moderated by Uncle Grandpa’s Eric Bauza (Belly Bag), the panel features Olivia Olson (Marceline), Jeremy Shada (Finn), John DiMaggio (Jake), Niki Yang (BMO), Adam Muto(Executive Producer, Adventure Time) and Rebecca Sugar (Lyricist/composer Adventure Time; Creator, Steven Universe).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS: REGULAR SHOW

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Manhattan Center – Hammerstein Ballroom

Four words: Regular. Show. The. Movie. JG Quintel (creator, Regular Show and voice of Mordecai) moderates this epic panel where cast & crew reveal the true story behind the movie. Ok, it’s really not that dramatic.  But they’ll be sure to share some funny stories, scenes from the movie & exclusive announcements about the upcoming season! And that’s not all!  Regular Show alum Sean Szeles(supervising producer, Regular Show and creator, Long Live the Royals) will be on hand to share his newest creation, Long Live the Royals premiering later this Fall on Cartoon Network. It’s going to be a jolly good show indeed! JG Quintel and Sean Szeles will be joined by William Salyers (Rigby), Sam Marin (Pops, Muscle Man, Benson), and Paula Spence (art director, Regular Show).

CARTOON NETWORK SCREENINGS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

CARTOON NETWORK COSTUME CONTEST

6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Room 1A10

Celebrate Halloween early at the Cartoon Network costume contest!  Dress up as your favorite Cartoon Network character and enjoy sneak peek treats from Steven Universe, We Bare Bears, Clarence and others. Best of all, Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugarwill be on hand to hand out prizes. It’s a scary fun time!

CARTOON NETWORK SIGNINGS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

3:00 p.m.               Adventure Time

Autographing Area Table 26

                                                                                                               

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

12:00 p.m.            Regular Show

                                Autographing Area Table 25

                                                               

Adult Swim to Delight Fans at New York Comic Con 2015

Basic Cable’s #1 Network Takes Fans On Exclusive Trip Down the Hudson

Robot Chicken Event at Brooklyn Bowl to Feature World Premieres

Adult Swim, basic cable’s #1 network in total day with adults 18-24, 18-34, and 18-49, is once again taking their show talent on the road for this year’s New York Comic Con, offering up unique experiences for fans with special events, revealing panels and free signings for top-rated shows including The Venture Bros. and Robot Chicken. These fan favorites will be joined by the upcoming comedy mini-series Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter. Adult Swim stars on hand will include Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Jon Glaser, Stephanie March, Scott Adsit, and many more.

Back for another float, Adult Swim will also host a nighttime fan party along the Hudson River on Saturday, October 10^th as part of New York Comic Con “Super Week”. The Adult Swim Tyrannic Second Maiden Voyage will take lucky fans for a three-hour cruise featuring a night of NYC views & city sights, an up-close look at Lady Liberty, a live performance by a secret musical guest, and the company of Adult Swim friends and family. Boarding time is 8:00 p.m. with a 9:00 p.m. departure. Free for fans 21 years or older, potential passengers can RSVP on AdultSwimPresents.com.

PANELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9^th  

[adult swim] presents: The Venture Bros.

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Location: Main Stage            

Talent: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)

The Venture Bros. co-creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer will take the stage to show an exclusive look at the upcoming sixth season of their original series and discuss the state of all things Venture in this post – “All That and Gargantua-2” world. Join us for a Venture Bros. signing, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 10^th, Table 26 at the NYCC Autographing Area.

[adult swim] presents: Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.  Location: Main Stage

Talent: Jon Glaser (creator/star), Scott Adsit (cast member), Stephanie March (cast member), Steve Little (cast member), Steve Cirbus (cast member), and John Hodgman (panel moderator)

Creator and star Jon Glaser (Girls, Parks and Recreation), and cast members Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Stephanie March (Law & Order: SVU), Steve Little (Eastbound and Down) & Steve Cirbus (Delocated) invite you for a first look at the upcoming mini-series, premiering this December on Adult Swim. Set in the sleepy town of Garrity, VT (aka "B&B Town, USA!"), Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter is the story of a neon-clad man with a mysterious past and a highly specialized skill set – hunting werewolves. Moderated byJohn Hodgman (The Daily Show).  Everyone attending the panel will receive a limited-edition Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter comic produced by DC Entertainment, explaining Neon Joe’s origin.  Free comics will also be available at the signing.

[adult swim] presents: Robot Chicken

4:30 p.m. -5:15 p.m.
Location: Main Stage

Talent: Seth Green (co-creator/executive producer), Matthew Senreich (co-creator/executive producer), Tom Root (executive producer/co-head writer), Breckin Meyer (actor/writer), and Tom Sheppard (director)

Join co-creators/executive producers Seth Green & Matthew Senreich, executive producer/co-head writer Tom Root, actor/writer Breckin Meyer, and director Tom Sheppard as they discuss their Emmy-winning series, which returns for its eighth season October 18^th with the Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship on Adult Swim.  Don’t miss the Robot Chicken signing,1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10^th, Table 26 at the NYCC Autographing Area.

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGSSignings are first come, first served.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9^th

12:00 p.m. – 1:00p.m.                        Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter Comic Book Signing 

Location: DC Entertainment Booth is SC-01

Talent: Jon Glaser (creator and star), Jan Duursema (comic book artist) and Tom Mandrake(comic book artist)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10^th

12:15 p.m. – 1:15p.m.                        The Venture Bros. Signing 

Location: Autographing Area, Table 26

Talent: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                         Robot Chicken Signing 

Location: Autographing Area, Table 26

Talent: Seth Green (co-creator, executive producer), Matthew Senreich (co-creator, executive producer), Breckin Meyer (actor/writer), Tom Root (executive producer/co-head writer), andTom Sheppard (director)

There's Never a Traffic Agent or Police Office When You Need One

   

   You may be asking yourself, why is this beer truck (from Manhattan Beer Distributors) parked in the middle of the intersection of West 238th Street and Greystone Avenue? You would also have to ask why is this beer truck blocking a cross walk. Why is this beer truck parked on the wrong side of the street? Then ask where were are all the traffic agents or police officers to ticket this illegally parked beer truck? 

   This Beer truck from Manhattan Beer Distributors was delivering  beer for almost 30 minutes to only one of the delis on West 238th Street in the vicinity of Manhattan College where there is suppose to be a strict student code on underage drinking, as most students at Manhattan College are under the age of 21. 

   At a recent Community Board 8 Public Safety Committee meeting a local bar on West 238th Street was getting beat up for sales of beer to underage Manhattan College students during a liquor license renewal application hearing. The owner and manager of the bar stated that the bar does not sell beer to underage students, and said that it was the two delis that are on either side of the bar which are open 24 hours that are the culprits. It was said that on Friday afternoons a trailer full of beer stops on the street to drop off the beer in question that is being consumed. 

  The evidence is clear that these photos of a Manhattan Beer Distributor truck stopped by Friday afternoon taking the driver and his helper almost 30 minutes to unload their order for only one of the two delis which the bar owner and manager said occurs. Below are other photos of the same Manhattan beer truck from different angles, but you can see the problem.

Above - the Manhattan Beer truck sticks so far into the intersection that it is creating a hazard to traffic that has to go around it and to cars that can not turn left onto Greystone Avenue from West 238th Street.

Below - The driver and helper are just out of the photo as they unload cases of beer for just one of the delis on West 238th Street that the local bar is claiming is being sold to Manhattan College students. 

  By the way I called Manhattan Beer Distributors to ask them if this was the normal way their drivers parked, and gave the seemingly uncaring woman from Manhattan Beer distributors the license plate number of the truck. 

SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION BARBEQUE

   The photo above was what is was all about - Giving appreciation to those who are the first responders to an emergency situation. State Senator Jeff Klein held his fifth annual First Responders Appreciation Barbecue today at Orchard Beach. The barbecue was held to thank the brave men and women who have risked their their lives to protect the safety and security of New Yorkers.

Senator Klein honored local heroes including Ladder Company 46, Engine Company 81, Lieutenant Paul Trapani of the 45th Precinct, recently retired Detective Vic DiPierro of the 49th Precinct, Officer Alejandro Ochoa of the 43rd Precinct, Officer Satinderpal Singh of the 43rd Precinct, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Franciso Pino-Duarte of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), EMT Deborah Greco of the FDNY, EMT Edwin Mendez of the FDNY, Lieutenant Jason Waszmer of the FDNY Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station 15, Officer Mark Rosenberg of the 50th Precinct, and Officer Nadja Brightman of the 50th Precinct. Photos are below.

Above - Members of the FDNY/EMS receive citations from Senator Klein.
Below - Members of the NYPD receive citations from Senator Klein.

Above - Members of the FDNY  receive citations from Senator Klein.

Below = the men of Engine 81 and Ladder 46 (from the Bailey Ave. firehouse) were among those honored.

Above and below - Senator Klein had lots of entertainment, games and food to enjoy before and after the awards were given out to the deserving local heros.

  Senator Klein is talking to a constituent, as he is enjoying some of the food that was provided to the hundreds of people who came to help celebrate the first responders.

Statement from Bronx Democratic County Chairman Marcos A. Crespo

  

   "We recently heard from Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson regarding his interest in moving on from his role as Bronx County District Attorney and, as with any other candidate who has reached out, we discussed the possibility of nominating him for one of the upcoming vacancies in the Bronx Supreme court. If the Judicial Delegates who were nominated and elected by the residents of the Bronx choose to select him as one of the Democratic candidates for Bronx Supreme Court, the position will become vacant and we have a responsibility and obligation to nominate a replacement as the Democratic Party's candidate in the District Attorney race, in accordance with election law."