3^rd Annual Fair @ The Square 2011 Bigger Than Ever on May 14^th at 12PM

The Association of the Merchants & Business Professionals of Westchester Square, Inc., the Bronx Business Alliance and the Bronx Council on the Arts, encourage Bronxites to attend the 3^rd Annual “Fair @ The Square” on Saturday, May 14^th from 12 to 6 PM along the streets of Westchester Square between St. Raymond and Westchester Avenues.  

             

This multi-cultural event will feature an all day concert showcasing New York City’s best groups performing oldies through today’s great music.  The show will be hosted by Bronx News anchor, Ray Raimundi, of News 12 the Bronx, and Dennis “Dion” Nardone, of WVOX 1460 AM radio. From Doo-Wop to Hip-Hop, you will catch it on the main stage at St. Raymond Avenue. The artist line-up is still growing but, just to name a few performing at the main stage are Latin Sensation Yamilet Mia, Hip-Hop craze Salese & Friends, the legendary Streets of the Bronx Band, the ultimate dance band Just Nuts, the Bronx’s very own Elvis Tribute Artist Gene Di Napoli and a Bangladesh performance by Bahrati Kemraj.  

Kids will enjoy the day at Owen Dolen Park where a full children’s carnival will take place, adults will enjoy dozens of vendors and merchants displaying their wares, and services, and restaurants offering up great food.  Another highlight is the annual Art Walk showcasing local Bronx artists and their works in a variety of spaces and windows and at tables throughout the Square, with scheduled guided tours.  

“Westchester Square has made great strides, in the past few years, and we invite all the residents of New York City to come see what the buzz is about.  This annual fair allows us to showcase the diversity of our commerce, our culture, and our community, and the progress we have made in our neighborhood,” says Mr. Joe Regina, of AMBPWS, “We welcome this opportunity to have thousands of people, who we expect throughout the day, to come and join us as we celebrate the rebuilding of a great area for a great future.” 

This event  is sponsored by The Hutchinson Metro Center, The New York Daily News, Health First, Metro Optics, Rebekah Nursing Home, Verizon, Exit Realty, Bronx Knows, Con Edison, Westchester Medical  Center, BronxNet Television, and News 12 - The Bronx. 

 

 

Celebrity Apprentice Trumped by President Obama

   If you were watching the Celebrity Apprentice on NBC last night, minutes before Donald Trump was going announce who he was going to fire on this weeks show NBC News cut in with a special report. You were told that there would be an important announcement from President Obama of national importance. 

   As time went by you were told in a short time, then in ten minutes, then a few minutes while the announcers talked with their reporters on what the announcement was to be that the president was working on. The reporters speculated that it had something to do with Osama Bin Laden, but could not be specific in the early going. As time went on the speculation grew into positive talk that Bin Laden was dead, but the question of how was now being discussed. 

   Finally after a half hour of speculation and discussion President Obama appeared to tell the nation that  indeed that Osama Bin Laden was killed by United States forces after a ten year operation started by former president George Bush. Only minutes after he started, President Obama was finished with his important announcement to the nation. 

   One only has to wonder if the interruption of Donald Trump's highly rated show  was  a coincidence, or could it have waited a few minutes until the program was over, as it took  over a half  hour for President Obama  to begin his announcement.

May is Older Americans Month

Aging Service Advocates Available for Comment

President Jimmy Carter's 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called "Older Americans Month," and has become a tradition in the United State of America. Older Americans Month is a time to recognize the contributions of past and current older citizens to our country, state, and city.

Experts are available for comment: Council of Senior Citizens Executive Director Igal  Jellinek, and Director of Public Policy Bobbie Sackman are available if media representatives are seeking to speak with an expert regarding the issue of aging services.  

The Council of Senior Centers and Services (CSCS) promotes the quality of life, independent living, productivity, and dignity of mature older adults principally in New York City.  CSCS champions elder rights. For more information visit the CSCS web site at cscs-ny.org.

 

The KHNIA Dinner Date Has Been Changed to Saturday June 11th

    Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association Dinner Dance  Saturday June 11th
 

JOIN US FOR

A

TRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP

DINNER DANCE

This Year Honoring

SR. Mary Cleary

Principal

Our Lady of Angels School

SATURDAY June 11, 2011

7 PM – 11 PM

Lehman College-  East Dining Room

Make your reservations early as seating is limited for this very special occasion.

TICKETS: $25.00      Info/718-618-7550

The Kingsbridge Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc.

2805 University Avenue, Suite B

Bronx, N.Y. 10468

Tel- 718-618-7550       Fax: 718-618-7549

Khnia@aol.com            www.khniainc.blogspot.com

THEFT CHARGES AGAINST DOE CONSULTANT

 

New York City Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following in response to questions about today's announcement by the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York levying charges against a private DOE consultant for stealing $3.6million:

“Federal charges once again, that a consultant has stolen millions from the taxpayers are infuriating enough.  Even more disconcerting, however, are indications that corporations with billions of dollars in City business have aided and abetted and profited from the scam.  As
with the CityTime scandal, oversight of subcontracting is acutely needed right now.”

Comptroller Liu has directed a review of contracts with vendors implicated by Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District, Richard Condon. The Comptroller’s Office is currently auditing a number of technology projects also involving some of the same vendors, including ARIS, Future Technology Associates, iZone, and E911.

SENATOR RIVERA RECOGNIZES AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH,  ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR AUTISM INSURANCE LEGISLATION

Senator Gustavo Rivera (D, WF-Bronx) recognized Autism Awareness Month and announced his support for legislation that would provide screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, help to end discriminatory practices impacting New Yorkers. Since being elected, Senator Rivera has visited with organizations that provide critical services for children and families impacted by autism in the Bronx, including Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC), the Bronx Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Council and Unique People Services.

“Autism is a condition that affects many children and families,” said Senator Rivera. This disorder has impacted my own family, as my brother was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. A growing number of children are being diagnosed with autism, and consequently, a growing number of New Yorkers now have a personal connection to the disorder.

However, most people who have not had a personal experience with the condition have little knowledge of the condition and find it difficult to understand. It is for that reason that it is so important that New Yorkers are aware of autism, the need to properly screen, diagnose and treat autism as well as the effect the disorder can have on children and families.

It is just as important, however, that our state government recognize the importance of ensuring that New York’s children are able to receive screening, diagnoses and treatment for Autism as well as the impact that autism can have on New York children and families.  That is why I am a co-sponsor of S. 4005, legislation that seeks to end discriminatory health insurance practices, helping thousands of New York families receive the coverage they need. As elected officials, we must all work together, Democrats and Republicans, in a bipartisan manner to pass legislation that requires insurance companies to cover screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism and then ensure this legislation is signed into law.”

Last year, the Senate and Assembly passed similar legislation, seeking to establish a national model requiring health care coverage for autism, saving families of children with autism thousands of dollars a year. Unfortunately, while 24 states have already passed similar measures, this legislation was vetoed last session by Governor Patterson.

Autism is a neural development disorder. Indicators of the disorder include impaired social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior. According to the Center for Disease Control, just three decades ago only 3.5 children out of every 10,000 were diagnosed with autism. However, current rates indicate 1 in every 110 children is afflicted.

April was designated in 1970 by the National Autism Society as National Autism Awareness Month in order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism. For more information about autism, visit www. autism-society.org and www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html.

ANNOUNCING THE NEW BRONX  BOROUGH AIDS ADVOCACY NETWORK

Socrates A. Caba & LeMed Pharmacy are pleased to announce the formation of the Bronx Borough AIDS Advocacy Network (BBAAN). Along with Socrates Caba, the former coordinator of the Bronx HIV Care Network, LeMed Pharmacy understands the magnitude of collaboration, the distribution of information, education and networking, something vital to the community at large, and persons infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

The mission of BBAAN is to strengthen community awareness of available services in community based organizations. BBAAN will foster collaborations and networking among residents of the community and CBO service providers. Members will collectively identify and prioritize local regional needs, provide information and education in an effort to promote services and improve community awareness of HIV related issues.

In addition to the tremendous need for advocacy, BBAAN will be meeting to discuss service priorities and linkages to care throughout the Bronx and invite all to be a part of the initial meeting. Event details follow below.

Thursday, April 28^st 2011 --  6:00pm to 7:30pm

CitiWide Harm Reduction Program 

226 East 144^th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Agenda:

6:00pm – 6:15pm               Introductions and Announcements

6:15pm – 6:45pm               Discuss Network Mission and Purpose

6:45pm – 7:15pm               Presentation:   Sean Barry, ED  Vocal  - NY

                                                                   “Housing Issues: 30% Rent Cap” 

                                                                   “Medicaid Cuts”

7:15pm – 7:30pm               Networking

Directions:             Train: 2, 4& 5 to 149^th St./Grand Course

                                                Buses: 1,2 & 19

Food & Metro-cards will be provided. For More information call 347.805.5180 or 347-326-5100.