Senator Rivera Hosts Bronx CAN Health Initiative’s First Check-In with Challenge Participants Focusing on Nutrition

Bronxites will participate in a Healthy Cooking Demonstration and Speak to Nutritionists

Senator Gustavo Rivera (D, Bronx) is hosting the first Bronx CAN Health Initiative Check-In focused on nutrition and healthy eating habits on Saturday, July 16^th at the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center. The event will include a healthy cooking demonstration from the Nutrition and Health Program Cornell University Cooperative as well as time for individuals participating in the Bronx CAN Health Challenge to sit down with nutritionists to discuss how to make healthier choices in their daily lives. Participants will also have an opportunity to visit with NYC Green Carts workers and will receive free healthy recipes cookbook.

WHO: State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Nutrition and Health Program Cornell University Cooperative Extension-NYCand VAMOS Unidos (Vendedoras Ambulantes Movilizando y Organizando en Solidaridad)

WHAT: Nutrition-focused Bronx CAN Health Initiative Check-In – Healthy cooking Demonstration

WHERE: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center – 3101 Kingsbridge Terr.

WHEN: Saturday, July 16 from 2:00pm-3:00pm

SENATORS FOR SALE

By Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz

 It  appears  that State Senators Stephen Saland, Mark Grisanti, James Alesi and  Roy  McDonald  sold  their votes to the Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg for $10,300 each.

At  least this is the impression and feeling everyone is getting by reading the  city newspapers  that two weeks after their vote, Mayor Bloomberg, who previously  declared his intentions to support and help finance any senator who would vote in favor of gay marriage and complied with his edict, sent a check to each one of them for the maximum amount allowed by law.

If this is not a quid pro quo, please tell me what this is?

Last  year  when  the  Democrats  controlled  the  Senate, the message that editorial  boards  all  over were declaring was that the Albany legislature was  corrupt  and  dysfunctional  and  that it needed someone to help bring things back to straighten things out.

Then  along  came  Andrew Cuomo and Eric Schneiderman to the rescue!  (They were supposed to clean it up.)

But  wait  a  minute  …  I  forgot  to  say  that  back then the Senate was controlled  by  Black  and  Hispanic leaders  who  were  being  decried by editorial  boards  based on allegations that votes were bought and sold and that  the  Senate was dysfunctional and corrupt.  How is this any different than what Mayor Bloomberg is doing now? In the ten years that I have served in  the  New York State Senate, there have been a handful of Senators who I have come to admire and respect.  Stephen Saland used to be one of them.

Now, after hearing rumors and reading that consciences have been bought and sold, it is very sad to think that Mr. Saland has gone that route.

And  as  for  Eric  Scheiderman, I remember the way he viciously went after Hiram  Monserrate  and  I  see  the  way he now uses his office of Attorney General  to  investigate  inconsequential  things  and  go  after community organizations and not investigating apparent violations  like people buying and selling votes.

So  I  wonder  if  these  rumors  and accusations are reason enough for the Attorney  General to start an investigation and for the editorial boards to have the integrity to declare that the Senate in Albany is still corrupt.

Turner School of Construction Management 

Certificate Program at SoBRO

 

The South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Turner Construction are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that will bring the Turner School of Construction Management Certificate Program to the Bronx. It is the first time in 4 years and we are pleased to announce its return to SoBRO. 

The Turner School of Construction Management Certificate Program will begin with a kick-off reception for attendees on August 25th at 555 Bergen Avenue, Bronx NY 10455 on the 3^rd Floor. Classes will be held at the same location on subsequent Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.  The program will run for eight weeks, with a total of 16 classes. Please note that class schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather and other unanticipated events.

The registration deadline is August 16, 2011.  The flyer and registration form for our upcoming Turner School 8 week certificate class on Construction Management  is attached.  The registration form should be filled out and returned to CEDevents@sobro.org as soon as possible.  Due to limited space, registration is on a “first come first served” basis.  The program is FREE to all individuals in the building industry with at least three years of experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills or those of your key personnel and we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.  Also, please feel free to forward this information to anyone you think may benefit from attending this program.

Sincerely,

Rogina Coar-Smith, Director

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO)

T:  718-732-7540 / F: 718-292-6645

Email:  rcoarsmith@sobro.org

Web:  www.sobro.org

An Open Letter to Archbishop Timothy Dolan

From Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr.

 July 13, 2011
Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Archdiocese of New York

1011 First Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio

310 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, New York 11215

Dear Archbishop Dolan and Bishop DiMarzio:

In the great spirit of interfaith unity, I invite you to join me and my fellow ministers on Sunday, July 24th at 3PM at a March for Marriage that has been organized by the National Organization for Marriage to be held outside Governor Andrew Cuomo’s midtown office at 633 Third Avenue. 

Our peaceful and prayerful rally will protest the redefinition of marriage and demand that all New Yorkers have the right to vote on this very serious social issue.

You know that I have tremendous respect for you and I am most hopeful that you and your fellow bishops and clergy will join us on the 24th.

Respectfully,

Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz
900 Rogers Place
Bronx, New York 10459

Caribbean-American Heritage Night

 

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. 

In conjunction with 

Virgin Islanders United Inc.   

Invites you to join them for an evening of live entertainment and 

refreshments at   

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street

Tuesday, July 19,  2011

5:30 PM

Admission is free, but seating is limited. 

Please RSVP 718-590-3522 

or email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov

SALSAFEST CONTINUES AT ORCHARD BEACH!

  That's BP Diaz far right welcoming beach goers to the first Bronx Salsafest concert at Orchard Beach on July 10th.

The first ever “Bronx SalsaFest” continues at Orchard Beach with a two more weekends packed with live music and dancing.

On Sunday, July 17, jazz legend and Grammy award-winning flutist Dave Valentin performs live at Orchard Beach. On Sunday, July 24, sizzling salsa returns to the beach with popular band Tipica 73.

Both concerts are part of the Summer Music at Orchard Beach concert series hosted by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Tourism Council. The events are sponsored by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Bronx Lebanon Hospital and Latino Sports. 

Sets start at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  

For more information visit ilovethebronx.com and bronxsalsafest.com

 

 

SEN. KLEIN BRINGS FREE ASTHMA SCREENINGS TO LOCUST POINT

  State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital, St. Barnabus, and the Locust Point Civic Association have collaborated to bring free asthma screening to children in the Bronx on Monday, July 18.

The screenings, which will be open to all children in the Bronx, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Locust Point Civic Association, 3300 Tierney Place, Bronx, New York 10465.

Registration is mandatory for a screening.

The screenings will be performed by trained nurses and respiratory therapists from Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital and St. Barnabus Hospital.

The respiratory specialists and nurses will conduct free asthma screenings and show parents how to care of their children at home, so they don’t end up in the hospital. The asthma screenings can test if a child is not breathing properly and should be referred for a complete examination.

For make an appointment, contact Senator Klein’s office at 718-822-2049. 

HIT# 3000 BY JETER A HOME RUN

   At exactly 2 PM in the third inning of the game against Tampa Bay Derek Jeter hit a home run off Tampa Bay pitcher Daviv Price for hit # 3,000. In the first inning Jeter got hit # 2,999 a single, and with hit # 3,000 a home run Jeter tied the game at one all.

   Derek Jeter becomes the 28th player to reach the 3,000 hit mark, and is only the 11th player to do it with just one team. Craig Biggio was the last player to hit his 3,00th hit while only playing for the Houston Astros. Jeter becomes the first Yankee to hit 3,000 hits, and is assured aplace not only in Yankee history, but also the Baseball Hall of Fame.

   What will be the final number of hits that Jeter will attain before he retires? We can only guess that Jeter will now go for 3,500 hits.

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