Odd/Even Gas Rationing in Effect

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 406-12 November 8, 2012 MAYOR BLOOMBERG SIGNS EMERGENCY ORDER TO ESTABLISH ODD-EVEN LICENSE PLATE SYSTEM FOR GASOLINE PURCHASES TO REDUCE WAIT TIMES Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an emergency order to establish an odd-even license plate system for gasoline and diesel purchases to reduce wait times and lines at gas stations in the five boroughs. Hurricane Sandy caused significant flooding and damage to petroleum infrastructure throughout the tri-state region – causing refineries to shutdown, pumping stations to lose electricity and terminals in the region to close. Since then, the majority of the region’s pipeline and critical infrastructure has been restored and power has returned to Buckeye pipeline, a major interstate pipeline that serves New York City. As the region’s petroleum infrastructure continues to come back online, gradually increasing the supply of available gasoline, the City is implementing the odd-even system – starting 6:00 AM on Friday – to accelerate the recovery of the distribution network and ease disruptions and wait times for drivers attempting to fuel their vehicles. The Mayor made the announcement today at City Hall. “Last week’s storm hit the fuel network hard – and knocked out critical infrastructure needed to distribute gasoline,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “Even as the region’s petroleum infrastructure slowly returns to normal, the gasoline supply remains a real problem for thousands of New York drivers. Earlier today, I signed an emergency order to alternate the days that drivers can purchase gas, which is the best way to cut down the lines and help customers buy gas faster.” The temporary odd-even system will remain in effect until further notice, and will operate as follows: Vehicles with license plates ending in an even number or the number “0” can make purchases of motor fuel on even numbered days. Vehicles with license plates ending in an odd number can make purchases of motor fuel on odd numbered days. Vehicles with licenses plates ending in a letter or other character can make purchases on odd numbered days. Commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses and paratransit vehicles, Medical Doctor (MD) plates and vehicles licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission are exempt. Following the storm, the City worked with the Coast Guard and the Port Authority to open up ports as quickly as possible, and unlocked more than 64,000 barrels of gasoline to increase the available supply. At the City’s urging, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano also issued a temporary blanket waiver of the Jones Act, to immediately permit additional oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter northeastern ports. Earlier this week, NYPD officers were dispatched to all open gas stations in the five boroughs to maintain public safety, and police officers will remain deployed to ensure order. Violations of the emergency order are Class B misdemeanors. New Yorkers are encouraged to fuel up only when necessary and to use mass transit whenever possible. A copy of the Mayor’s emergency order is available on www.nyc.gov.

Kid Cinema Fest Advisory

KidCinemaFest

The 4^th Annual Washington Heights Children & Young People's Film Festival's Opening Night Film

  

We are proud to announce that 

   The Academy Award® nominated animated film A CAT IN PARIS from directors Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol will be kicking of our 8-day films festival. A Cat in Paris is a fable-like journey of a young girl who must overcome her fears on a quest to find her father and save the world from destruction.  The film is a beautifully hand-drawn caper set in the shadow-drenched alleyways of Paris. 

Featuring the voices of Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden (Mysti

c River), Academy Award® winner Angelica Huston (The Royal Tenenbaums) and Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket). 

Recommended for Ages 8+  

The film is rated PG for mild action and violence, and some thematic material. 

And the best of all, the film is in English and it's free for children and families! 

When: Saturday, November 10^th, 2012, 5:30

pm

Where: Columbia University Medical Center Alumni Hall, 650 W. 168th St. (Between Ft. Washington Ave and Broadway)

Subways: 1 and A trains to 168th St./M100 and Bx7 Buses to 168th St.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP at: info.kidcinemafest@gmail.com

VIEW TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruki7D6PHyI

KidCinemaFest - The 4^th Annual Washington Heights Children & Young People's Film Festival will take place November 10 - 17, 2012 at various venues.

For more information visit our website: www.kidcinemafest.com

VETERAN'S - JOB FAIR! BY BRONX Chamber of Commerce

  

    

  

  

N Y State Senate Control "Up in The Air For Now"

   As of now it looks like the outcome of which party will have the majority number of State Senators is up in the air, or should we say tied with the newly created 46th District in which Democrat Cecella Tkaczk leads by 139 votes over the Republican opponent with thousands of "Absentee Ballots" to be counted.

   

   Control of the state senate may hinge on newly elected Brooklyn Democrat State Senator Simca Felder who has said that he will caucus with the Republican side. Should Democrats regain control of the State Senate, we look for the Independent Democratic Conference to gain even more power there. State Senator Jeff Klein (head of the IDC) has said that he will note vote for a Republican to be Majority Leader, but Klein has told me that he can not support current Democratic Minority Leader John Sampson. I look for Senator Klein to either be the new Majority Leader or be the person to put that new leader in, if the Democrats win the State Senate.

    It took the New York City Board of Elections months to determine the winner of a special election to replace disgraced former Brooklyn State Senator Carl Kruger. This time it looks like it is in the hands of the State Board of Elections, and we wonder just how long it will take to find out the winner of the 46th State Senate District.

4 MORE YEARS

Romney Concedes at 1 AM

President Barack Obama has won re-election as President of the United States.

Obama wound up with over 300 Electoral Votes and a majority of the unofficial popular vote.

270 electoral votes are needed to win a majoroty of the Electoral College (as it is known) to win the presidential election.

Election Day 2012

   Election Day 2012 is certainly turning out to be very different from previous elections. Not only are there different voting machines from the presidential election four years ago, but many people are voting in different poll sites. There is also the added number of Hurricane Sandy displaced voters who have been allowed to cast their ballot for President and U.S. Senator at the nearest poll site. 

   Election Day 2012  started off cold, but the lines were long as soon as the polls opened. Turnout is much heavier than usual this year due to the Presidential election. Polls will shut down after the last person that was on line at the scheduled closing time is allowed to cast their ballots. It is expected that may take up to one hour after the scheduled closing tome. 

   Results will be posted as soon as they come in.

 
  

Governor Cuomo Announces Affidavit Ballot Voting

    During an update of the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Governor Coumo announced that people displaced by the hurricane will be able to go to any poll site where they may be and vote by affidavit ballot. An affidavit ballot is used when there is a question of a voters registration or no name appears in the voting book. Coumo when questioned said that this way anyone displaced will be able to vote for president and U.S.Senator. When it comes to a local election if the poll site is not in the voters district that vote for the local elected official will not be able to be counted. 

    

     Also during the update Governor Cuomo became heated when answering a question about notification and restoration of power and other services. He said that power companies have franchises that are reviewed by the state. He added that he was unhappy with the response by most power companies naming Con Edison. Cuomo stressed that there was no plan to deal with what happened, and that must change or the power companies will change.

Election day changes of poll sites For tomorrow

UPDATED

    The Board of Elections has moved poll sites andsetup new poll sites due to Hurricane Sandy.
Changes in the Bronx include the following=
* Locust Point Civic Hall, 4400 Locust Point Drive, Bronx, NY 10465
has been moved to: MTA Throggs Neck Parking Lot, 4260 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465
* PS 69 Journey Prep School, 560 Thieriot Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
has been moved to: Archimedes Academy for Math, 456 White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10473

* Manhattan College Draddy Hall, 4513 Manhattan Coll Parkway, Bronx, NY 10471
has been moved to: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, 3700 Henry Hudson Parkway, Bronx, NY 10463
 

Also If you voted at:

1920 McGraw Avenue 

2051 St. Raymond Avenue 

1591 Metropolitan Avenue

You may now have to vote at: 

1640 Bronxdale Avenue

There will be shuttle bus services available for those in need, courtesy of City Council Member Annabel Palma, and DJ Ambulette. These buses will provide transportation from the old polling sites and from Parkchester RAIN Senior Center, on the hour, beginning at 9AM until 8PM.

For more information, please contact:

Councilmember Palma's office: (718) 792-1140

Or  (718) 684-3407