Former Governor Hugh Carey Dies

 

 Former New York Governor Hugh Carey passed away yesterday.at the age of 92. Current and former elected officials and friends had only praise for Carey.

Derek Jeter Hit Parade Continues

  With a single in yesterday's loss to Boston Derek Jeter got hit number 3,029. Jeter is now in 22nd place on the all time hit list and next up is Hall of Famer Rod Carew in 21st place with 3,053 hits. After Carew is Ricky Henderson in 20th place with 3,055 hits, and then is Astro great Craig Biggio in 19th place with 3,060 hits. 

  Jeter will have to wait until next year to catch the next player on the all time hit list, that being Dave Winfield in 18th place with 3,110 hits. If he stays healthy next year Jeter could make it up to around 13th place with about 3,200+ hits.

UBP, Inc WSS HEALTH FAIR/ FERIA DE SALUD 8/17/11

             United Bronx Parents, Inc

                    Women’s Supportive Services (WSS)

HEALTH FAIR

“Reclaiming Our Lives"

August 17, 2011

(11:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

LOCATION: 773 Prospect Avenue @ E. 156^th Street

La Escuelita (Courtyard)

Bronx, NY 10459

                   (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2011)

Health Information/Education. Medical Screenings.

Blood Pressure, Glucose, HIV Tests. Mammogram -by appointment (1-800-564-6868). Music. Entertainment. Face Painting. Refreshments. Incentives.

For additional information please call the WSS Program Coordinator Peter Morales at (718) 402-5142.

Travel: Bus #4 or #17 to E. 156^th Street

Subway #2 or #5 Local to Prospect Ave (Exit subway at Prospect & Westchester Ave.   Walk to E. 156^th Street or ride bus #17 on Prospect Ave - 1 stop)   

Daily News finds AWOL Council Members

  According to a Daily News story Brooklyn Councilman Charles Barrons missed 34 of 121 city council meetings or hearings for the worst attendance record. Barrons had 28% no show rating, and defended his high absentee rate by saying that he has a perfect attendance in his community.

  Second to Barrons is the Bronx's own Larry Seabrook (currently under federal indictment) who missed 32 of 118 meetings or hearings or 27%. There was no comment from Councilman Seabrook. 

  Third on the list was Queens Councilman James Gennaro who said that he is the primary care giver for a family member with a chronic illness. Gennaro missed somewhere between 19% and 27% rating that was not mentioned.

  Fourth was City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera who was reported to have missed 34 of the180 hearings for 19%. Rivera defended his absences to sick days and attending legislative delegations in Chicago and Puerto Rico.

  The average attendance rate was 90% for most current City Council members, with only Speaker Quinn (who serves on no committees), and Upper Manhattan (and former teacher) Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez.

  You can read the Daily News story here.

 

 

Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith Resigns

  New York City's Deputy Mayor of Operations Stephen Goldsmith is leaving city hall after 15 controversy months, to pursue a job in finance. According to Celeste Katz  the man who is best known for tweeting "Good Snow Work" during the crippling December blizzard. will be replaced by DEP commissioner Cas Holloway.
  You can read the Daily News story by Ms. Katz here.

   

Response From Department of Sanitation 
Re: Baez Trash Cans

 

Here is a photo (sent in by one of our readers) of one of the two trash cans that were placed on the corner of West 238th Street and Greystone ave in the middle of, and two blocks away from Councilman G. Oliver Koppells district  office.

The response given by the Department of Sanitation was-

Former Councilmember Baez did share a geographical boundary with Councilmember Koppell.  Her name will be removed from the baskets.  Sponsors are given the option of having their names or logos on basket labels, though not all sponsors have their names on baskets.  Knowing the name of a basket sponsor is a valuable tool that enables DSNY to contact the right party when there is an issue related to the sponsored basket, such as when it is damaged or missing.  Basket labels recognizing sponsors also help promote the program.  

 

Senator Rivera Launches Weekly Walk With Your Senator as part of the Bronx CAN Health Initiative
 Joins WalkNYC’s Weekly Walks around St. James Park

   Bronx State Senator Gustavo Rivera is launching Walk With Your Senator on Thursday at 10:00am at the St. James Park Recreation Center as part of the Bronx CAN Health Initiative. This weekly Walk With Your Senator will not only allow constituents another opportunity to discuss concerns in their community with their State Senator, but it will also encourage members of the community to come out an exercise.

  Starting Tuesday August 9^th, Senator Rivera will hold Walk With Your Senator every Tuesday at 6pm at St. James Park at 2530 Jerome Ave.

  The weekly Walk With Your Senator will be held every Tuesday for the month of August, starting August 9^th through mid-September. The month of August, the Bronx CAN Health Initiative is focused on promoting exercise and physical fitness. The Bronx CAN Health Initiative was launched in June and will end on the 24^th of October.

   

  

New City Sanitation Containers, But Wrong Name

  The New York City Department of Sanitation placed two trash cans on the corner of Greystone Avenue and West 238th Street recently. Now that is a good thing, however the council member listed on the side of the can is Maria Baez. Councilwoman Baez of the 14th council district was defeated in the 2009 Democratic Primary by now Councilman Fernando Cabrera. The two can are also happen to be right in the middle of the 11th council district and two blocks away from the office of Councilman G. Oliver Koppell. 

  We can only wonder how the two trash cans were placed where they were, or could it be that they are on the corner of the former Vice-Chair of Community Board #8 who was appointed by Councilwoman Baez to CB8, and not reappointed by new Councilman Cabrera.