Monday, July 2, 2012
Espiallat--- Don't Let The 13th C.D. election be another Florida
Senator Adriano Espiallat's campaign is in court trying to secure ballots so as the campaign says "That there can be a correct and honest accounting for all ballots". In this New York Daily News piece Celeste Katz says that Espiallat does not want the NY 13 race to become another Florida .
Ms. Katz tells you exactly what we have been saying that not all the ballots have been counted, and that many people who wanted to vote for Espiallat were told that their names were not in the list of voters and to go home. Hundreds of complaints came into the Espaillat headquarters about that, and that still with thousands of vote not counted that Rangel's lead keeps getting smaller and is no at 802.
We are wondering if this race will be decided by the November Election, if this election will be thrown out by the courts and there will be another election in September on the state primary date, or even that the way things have been handled by the Board of Elections that heads start to roll as Mayor Bloomberg said Friday after the election when asked "this is the most easily corruptible in the world" as Bloomberg slammed the Board of Elections once again.
So How Did It Happen, and Who is Responsible?
We hope to have the answer for you.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
What You Should Know
By Senator Rev. Rubén DÃaz
32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York
Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz Calls
for A Thorough Investigation into 13th C.D. Election
Adriano Espaillat should have known that before he conceded on Tuesday night, that there were many uncounted ballots that might have declared him the winner.
It is unbelievable and incredible that despite the extremely low voter turnout, the final tally to decide who actually won the Democratic Primary race between Senator Adriano Espaillat and Congressman Charlie Rangel (and three other candidates) continues to change.
According to today’s media reports, there are 3,174 affidavit ballots for New York’s Primary Race in the 13th Congressional District, 776 from the Bronx and the rest mostly from the 72nd Assembly District in Washington Heights.”
How can it be that on election night there was a 6.6 percentage gap showing Charlie Rangel was the clear victor, and now, two days later, we hear that all the votes have not been counted, and as the remaining votes are being counted, Congressman Rangel is now only leading by a mere 1,000 votes and still 30 machines have not been counted yet?
We need to know what actually transpired with the Board of Elections and the candidates for this race. How can it be that two days after the Primary, things are such a mess?
Is this how a democracy functions?
Will this mean that from now on, candidates will have to wait two or three days before conceding the seat or do we have to send the people from the board of elections to a counting and additions course?
This calls for a thorough investigation!
I am Senator Reverend Rubén DÃaz and this is what you should know.
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32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York
Adriano Espaillat should have known that before he conceded on Tuesday night, that there were many uncounted ballots that might have declared him the winner.
It is unbelievable and incredible that despite the extremely low voter turnout, the final tally to decide who actually won the Democratic Primary race between Senator Adriano Espaillat and Congressman Charlie Rangel (and three other candidates) continues to change.
According to today’s media reports, there are 3,174 affidavit ballots for New York’s Primary Race in the 13th Congressional District, 776 from the Bronx and the rest mostly from the 72nd Assembly District in Washington Heights.”
How can it be that on election night there was a 6.6 percentage gap showing Charlie Rangel was the clear victor, and now, two days later, we hear that all the votes have not been counted, and as the remaining votes are being counted, Congressman Rangel is now only leading by a mere 1,000 votes and still 30 machines have not been counted yet?
We need to know what actually transpired with the Board of Elections and the candidates for this race. How can it be that two days after the Primary, things are such a mess?
Is this how a democracy functions?
Will this mean that from now on, candidates will have to wait two or three days before conceding the seat or do we have to send the people from the board of elections to a counting and additions course?
This calls for a thorough investigation!
I am Senator Reverend Rubén DÃaz and this is what you should know.
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Luis Sepulveda Fundraiser
Friday night there was a fundraiser held at the Pines located on Eastchester Road right across the street from the Bronx Democratic County Headquarters for 87th Assembly candidate Luis Sepulveda. This fundraiser was being hosted by Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl E. Heastie. The Bronx County Democratic organization has announced that they will be backing every incumbent in the Bronx this year, and since there is no incumbent in the 87th A.D. Mr. Luis Sepulveda has been endorsed by the Bronx Democratio organization and Chairman Heastie. There were many friends and supporters of 87th A.D. candidate Luis Sepulveda, but due to the high temperature outside the fund raiser was moved from the Rooftop Garden of the Pines inside to a much cooler space.
Luis Sepulveda ran in 2010 against Assemblyman Peter Rivera loosing by only a few votes, and now that Peter Rivera has been confirmed to be the new state labor commissioner Sepulveda is campaigning each and every day as he is the underdog. Tthe Luis Sepulvedahe campaign headquarters is located at 1512 Castle Hill Avenue, or you can his Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/luis.r.sepulveda.
Here you see Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie on the right, 87th assembly candidate Luis Sepulveda in the center, and possible 2013 11th City Council candidate Dan Padernacht on the left.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Mark Gjonaj Fundraiser
Thursday night 80th Assembly candidate Mark Gjonaj held a fundraiser at Maestros Caterers. The room was packed with over 300 supporters of candidate Gjonaj. Diane Savino the current 80th Assembly State Committee Woman who has broken away from the Liberty Democratic Association of the 80th A.D. to support Mark Gjonaj for Assembly introduced candidate Mark Gjonaj to a roar of approval.
Candidate Gjonaj said that when he heard that the 80th A.D. was the poorest district in the Bronx he decided torun to make the 80th A.D. a better place to live. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs he continued are whats needed, and he wants to create more jobs. Schools are only used 1/3 of the time, and Gjonaj wants to use the asset of the school building more hours of the day. Longer school days, more after school programs, adult education, and community usage of the school;s are needed.
Candidate Gjonaj spoke about the poor education that public school children receive currently, and he said that he wants top change the=at when he gets to Albany. "Our kids will have the same opportunities as all the children of New York Stae do and Albany will hear that from me".
Candidate Gjonaj ended his speech by saying "the 80th A.D. has been neglected and maligned for to long, and Mark Gjonaj will change that". Below are a few photos of the event.
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Above Left- Only one side of the packed room.
Above Right 80th A.D. State Committee Woman Diane Savino gets a hug after introducing candidate Mark Gjonaj.
Below Left- Group photo of Mark Gjonaj with some supporters.
Below Right is the Gjonaj family, Mark at the podium, his wife Roberta, and sons Joseph and Nicholas.
13th Congressional Race UPDATE
As of Friday June 29th this is the 13th District Democratic Primary results. Mind you that only 94% of the polling precincts have been accounted for. The missing precincts are said to be from Washington Heights and part of the Bronx where candidate Espaillat is to have gotten a large percentage of the vote. With the difference of just over 1,000 votes between the top two candidates with almost 3,000 votes still to be counted we could be seeing an election similar to the recent special election in the 27th State Senate District.
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The Manhattan Supreme Court will be holding a hearing on the results of 13th Congressional race. It is also possible that there will be calls for the Justice Department to take up the issue of if Latino voter weren't disenfranchised.
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Charles Rangel 16,916 43.9%
Incumbent
Adriano Espiallat 15,884 41.3%
Clyde Williams 3,974 10.3%
Joyce S. Johnson 1,187 3.1%
Craig Schley 545 1.4%
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Wave Hill Events July 13–July 20
FRI, JULY 13 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM
SAT, SUN, JULY 14, 15 MOW-DOWN GARDEN HOEDOWN WEEKEND
Pay
homage to the humble, hardworking grass family. Grasses are everywhere
at Wave Hill and throughout the world. We eat grasses—our favorite and
most basic foods come from grains like corn, oats, rice, wheat, rye,
barley and millet, all of which are really grasses! Grasses are used to
build baskets, brooms and even homes! Instruments are made from grasses!
And of course, grasses are beautiful to behold. We’re celebrating this
super plant family with all-American music, art-making, guided tours,
grassy games and more. Admission to the grounds is free all weekend,
thanks to the generous support of Target.
ON THE GROUNDS, 9‒5:30PM
SAT, JULY 14 FAMILY ART PROJECT—HATS, MATS AND BASKETS
Hats, Mats and Baskets/Sombreros, salvamatele, y canastas de mimbres
Mix
ornamental, multi-colored grasses and other natural materials to weave
your own shady hat, summer mat or festive grassy basket for this special
Mow-Down Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all
weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, JULY 14 TAI CHI CHUAN
Quiet
like a mountain, moving like a river, Tai Chi is a sequence of gentle
movements based on images found in nature. Short and long form classes
are led by Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM Beginners, 11AM Intermediates
SAT, JULY 14 GRASS TUNNEL-RAISING
Weave grasses and other materials onto a lean-to-like-structure to create a shady tunnel with artist Gisela Insuaste at this Mow-Down Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM & 2PM
SAT, JULY 14 MAKE A SOD-KICK!
Craft
a creature from rye grass, soil and nylon stockings, then decorate your
pal to give him or her personality, at this Mow-Down Weekend event.
Will she be Grassylocks or Miss Canthus? Maybe he’ll be the Lawn Ranger!
Take ‘em home and your ‘sod-kick’ will sprout grassy hair in just about
a week. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, NOON‒3PM
SAT, JULY 14 BASKET-MAKING DEMONSTRATION
Master basket maker Carolyn Lambert-Braun
weaves grasses into artistic, yet functional baskets and encourages
audience participation at this Mow-Down Weekend event! Free, and
admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, NOON‒3PM
SAT, JULY 14 LIVE MUSIC: SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION
A blend of front-porch Americana, old-time gospel and bluegrass, Brooklyn’s own Spirit Family Reunion,
blurs the line between past and present at this Mow-Down Weekend
performance. Sing along with the band, which includes fiddle, bass,
accordion and a big ole drum. Don’t know the lyrics? Not to worry—they
might even bring songbooks! Free, and admission to the grounds is free
all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, NOON & 1:30PM
SAT, JULY 14 GARDEN WALK: GRASSES THAT GRACE THE GARDEN
Ornamental
grasses enhance a garden with their graceful habits and subtle
textures. Observe their diversity, from the imposing giant reed (Arundo donax) to the adorable miniature fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides
‘Little Bunny’), and see how well they mingle with other plants at Wave
Hill on this Mow-Down Weekend walk. Free, and admission to the grounds
is free all weekend.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1 & 3PM
SAT, JULY 14 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden.
Wave Hill’s Wild Garden serves as inspiration for new painting,
photography, animation, sculpture and installation, by artists Gary Carsley, Chris Doyle, Julie Evans, Isabella Kirkland, Janelle Lynch, Rebecca Morales, Erik Sanner and Anat Shiftan. In the Sunroom Project Space, Wave Hill’s Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Nova Jiang and Cameron Rowland
have each created installations. Jiang’s project combines art,
technology and garden design to create an interactive experience for
visitors; Rowland investigates the architecture and open space of
public housing projects in relation to Wave Hill. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM, through August 18. Free, and admission to
the grounds is free all weekend.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
SUN, JULY 15 HATHA YOGA
Release
stress and find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga,
surrounded by the beauty of Wave Hill. Hatha Yoga involves the use of
physical postures, breath control and meditation to create a supple,
strong and relaxed body-mind. Classes are led by Neem Dewji,
certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga from The Yoga for Health
Foundation in Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in
NYC. Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely fitting clothing
and come to class with breakfast well digested. All levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10–11:15AM
SUN, JULY 15 FAMILY ART PROJECT—HATS, MATS AND BASKETS
Hats, Mats and Baskets/Sombreros, salvamateles y canastas de mimbres
Mix
ornamental, multi-colored grasses and other natural materials to weave
your own shady hat, summer mat or festive grassy basket for this special
Mow-Down Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all
weekend.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, JULY 15 GRASS TUNNEL-RAISING
Weave grasses and other materials onto a lean-to-like-structure to create a shady tunnel with artist Gisela Insuaste at this Mow-Down Weekend event. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM & 2PM
SUN, JULY 15 MAKE A SOD-KICK!
Craft
a creature from rye grass, soil and nylon stockings, then decorate your
pal to give him or her personality, at this Mow-Down Weekend event.
Will she be Grassylocks or Miss Canthus? Maybe he’ll be the Lawn Ranger!
Take ‘em home and your ‘sod-kick’ will sprout grassy hair in just about
a week. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, NOON‒3PM
SUN, JULY 15 BASKET-MAKING DEMONSTRATION
Master basket maker Carolyn Lambert-Braun
weaves grasses into artistic, yet functional baskets and encourages
audience participation at this Mow-Down Weekend event! Free, and
admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUND, NOON‒3PM
SUN, JULY 15 LIVE MUSIC: ASTROGRASS
What better way to honor grasses then with a band named Astrograss?
Revel in the earthy, bluegrass-inspired sounds of fiddle, banjo,
mandolin and guitar laced with gorgeous vocal harmonies. Listen for
original tunes, American classics and unexpected covers at this Mow-Down
Weekend performance. Dancing is encouraged! Great for the whole family!
Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
ON THE GROUNDS, NOON & 1:30PM
SUN, JULY 15 GARDEN WALK: GRASSES THAT GRACE THE GARDEN
Ornamental
grasses enhance a garden with their graceful habits and subtle
textures. Observe their diversity, from the imposing giant reed (Arundo donax) to the adorable miniature fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides
‘Little Bunny’), and see how well they mingle with other plants at Wave
Hill on this Mow-Down Weekend walk. Free, and admission to the grounds
is free all weekend.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1 & 3PM
SUN, JULY 15 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all weekend.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, JULY 16
Closed to the public
TUE, JULY 17 STORIES IN THE GARDEN
Each
week, a “mystery reader” from Wave Hill’s staff shares a few of her or
his favorite stories with budding young naturalists. Sessions are held
outdoors only and are weather dependent. Ideal for ages 3 and up and their adult companions. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.
ON THE GROUNDS, 11AM
TUE, JULY 17 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Tending toward the Untamed: Artists Respond to the Wild Garden.
Wave Hill’s Wild Garden serves as inspiration for new painting,
photography, animation, sculpture and installation, by artists Gary Carsley, Chris Doyle, Julie Evans, Isabella Kirkland, Janelle Lynch, Rebecca Morales, Erik Sanner and Anat Shiftan. In the Sunroom Project Space, Wave Hill’s Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows Nova Jiang and Cameron Rowland
have each created installations. Jiang’s project combines art,
technology and garden design to create an interactive experience for
visitors; Rowland investigates the architecture and open space of
public housing projects in relation to Wave Hill. Tours take place
Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM, through August 18. Free with admission to
the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
WED, JULY 18 SUNSET WEDNESDAY
Try
an outdoor yoga class, join a guided garden walk or wander onto the
Great Lawn to enjoy a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians,
through the Bronx Council on the Arts. Bring your own folding chair and
enjoy the concert from the comfort of your own favorite seat. Gardens
open until 8:30PM. Glyndor Gallery, Perkins Visitor Center, The Shop at
Wave Hill and Food Service open until 8PM. Check www.wavehill.org/visit
for the schedule for Sunset Wednesdays free shuttle service to and from
Metro-North and the #1 subway. All events are free with admission to
the grounds with the exception of yoga.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒8:30PM
WED, JULY 18 SUNSET YOGA
Find
refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga on the tranquil lawns
at Wave Hill. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on
your posture, breath control and meditation. Sunset Wednesday sessions
are taught by Yoga for Bliss instructor Joanne Salome.
Participants should bring a mat if possible, dress in loosely fitting
clothing and come to class with their latest meal well digested. All
levels welcomed. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather
dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration onsite day-of.
ON THE GROUNDS, 6‒7:15PM
WED, JULY 18 SUNSET GARDEN WALK
Join
us for a short guided walk through the evening gardens. Visit a
different garden every Sunset Wednesday through August. Free with
admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 6:30PM
WED, JULY 18 BxINDIE MUSIC AT SUNSET—JAZZ AND BLUES TRIOEnjoy
a plein air performance by local BxIndie musicians, through a
collaboration with the Bronx Council on the Arts. New this year, you can
bring your own folding chair and enjoy the concert from the comfort of
your own favorite seat. This evening, the Robert Silverman Jazz and Blues Trio performs. Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
ON THE GROUNDS, 7PM
THU, JULY 19 ARTISTS’ CIRCLE
Capture
the beauty of Wave Hill’s landscape in these drop-in, open-air studio
sessions. Wave Hill provides easels and boards, and you bring art-making
materials and paper or canvas. All levels welcome; new artists
encouraged! Facilitated group critique at the end of each session.
Weather dependent. Session fee: $10 Member/$18 Non-member. Registration
day-of at Perkins Visitor Center starting at 9:30AM. Meet on the grounds
for critiques. This weekly series continues through August.
REGISTER AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM−1PM
FRI, JULY 20 YOGA TOGETHER
Jumping
frog, twisty owl, downward dog, oh my! Child and parent or caregiver
practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and
relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro,
an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Incorporate breathing and relaxation
techniques into a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child
can enjoy together. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a
mat if possible. Recommended for ages 2–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245
by 8AM on the day of the class for weather updates. Session fee: $15
Member/$23 Non-member. Session fee includes one adult and one child,
Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10‒11AM
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A
28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River
and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and
legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views,
and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs
in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day on July Tuesdays. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.
Visitors
to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer.
Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the
gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/
DIRECTIONS
– Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan,
Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate
and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242nd
Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available
for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with
continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot
and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
STATEMENTS ON SUPREME COURT'S HEALTH CARE RULING
Here are a few statements that have come to us on the Supreme Court ruling about the "Affordable Care Act"
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ
City Comptroller John Liu stated the following :
“Today’s historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act ensures that approximately 1 million New York City residents without health insurance will no longer have to choose between buying the medication they need and paying the rent. New York State, as a longtime leader in health insurance reform, already had in place critical elements of the Affordable Care Act, including guaranteed eligibility regardless of one’s health condition and expanded access to Medicaid. New Yorkers will now benefit from increased access to primary and preventive care, added help in finding and using insurance coverage, and an overall focus on spending our healthcare dollars more wisely. As implementation of the law continues and funding streams change, the Comptroller’s office will be monitoring closely to ensure that the Health and Hospitals Corporation has adequate resources to carry out its critical mission of serving the City’s most vulnerable populations.”
“Today’s historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act ensures that approximately 1 million New York City residents without health insurance will no longer have to choose between buying the medication they need and paying the rent. New York State, as a longtime leader in health insurance reform, already had in place critical elements of the Affordable Care Act, including guaranteed eligibility regardless of one’s health condition and expanded access to Medicaid. New Yorkers will now benefit from increased access to primary and preventive care, added help in finding and using insurance coverage, and an overall focus on spending our healthcare dollars more wisely. As implementation of the law continues and funding streams change, the Comptroller’s office will be monitoring closely to ensure that the Health and Hospitals Corporation has adequate resources to carry out its critical mission of serving the City’s most vulnerable populations.”
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STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ
“Today the Supreme Court delivered a major victory for the American people by upholding the ‘individual mandate’ of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
“This
is an important law that affects millions of residents across the
country. In a Borough where a high percentage of residents are
uninsured, it is imperative for this law to remain so that Bronxites can access
and afford the care they need. According to the Bronx Health Link, had
the bill been upheld in its entirety about 99,000 Bronx residents would
have gained insurance coverage, and the uninsured rate would have gone
down from 21% in 2009 to 14%. Moreover, up to 70,000 more New York State
residents would have been eligible for Medicaid starting in 2014.
“It
is because of this law we have made a fundamental and transformative
change to how those with preexisting conditions will receive the care
they so desperately need. It is because of this law we have taken a
substantial step in fixing a broken system.
“But
there is more work to be done. By striking down the Medicaid expansion
provision, we have missed a tremendous opportunity to impact those areas
with the greatest economic need. We must continue to push Congress to
make the needed reforms to Medicaid so that more Americans can receive
benefits under this important program.
“We
thank the President for his leadership. Residents in our Borough and
those across the country will have greater rights and protections when
it comes to healthcare. Today is a victory for all Americans,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
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SENATOR RIVERA CONGRATULATES SUPREME COURT FOR HISTORIC DECISION ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
State
Senator Gustavo Rivera (D,WF-Bronx) issued the following statement in
response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care
Act in its entirety, including the individual mandate:
"Today
is a great day for the residents of the Bronx that I represent and for
working people throughout the United States who understand the struggle
to find affordable health care in this country. I am incredibly grateful
for the Supreme Court's important and historic decision and for
President Obama's leadership on ensuring that every American have access
to affordable health insurance. Thanks to today's decision, the
implementation of the Affordable Healthcare Act will lead to 32 million
more
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Statement from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz
"The
Supreme's Court ruling in favor of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act is a HUGE victory for the people of the United
States. The hypocrisy of Mitt Romney, who gave Massachusetts Romneycare
with many similar provisions, is shocking, even for a Republican. Anyone
with a son or daughter below the age of 26, anyone with a pre-existing
condition, and, in fact, anyone should be grateful to President Obama
for his great accomplishment. I hope people understand that it's
important to re-elect President Obama, not only because of his
leadership on the crucial issues facing the United States, but because
the appointment of Supreme Court Justices over the next four years must
NEVER be made by a Republican president."
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