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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bronx Borough President's Irish Heritage Event Celebration
Monday, March 4, 2013
Wildlife Conservation Society job openings
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda 87 A.D. "Wants You to Know"
That the Wildlife Conservation Society is recruiting people for the following positions.
2013 Seasonal Program Recruitment Schedule and Process
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2013 Recruitment Process
Pre-screen – Candidates who pass online pre-screen are included in the pool of candidates’ eligible to receive an invitation to interview.
Invitation to Interview – All invitations to interview
are sent via email. Invitations to interview are generally scheduled
two weeks prior to an anticipated start date.
Interview with Manager – Candidates interview with a
hiring manager. At the conclusion of the interview, the hiring manager
informs Human Resources of those candidates they have selected to extend
offer of employment. For cash handling positions,
candidates are required to take and pass a math assessment before being
allowed to interview with a hiring manager.
Background Check- All potential candidates for
employment who are 18 year of age and older, must successfully pass a
background check before they are allowed to begin employment.
Orientation – Employees attend an orientation session
where they are introduced to the organization and what is expected of
them as an employee of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Training – All employees receive training within their
respective departments. They meet with management and team leads to
learn hands-on their roles within the operation.
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda-87th District
1973 Westchester Ave
Phone: (718) 931-26201973 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
March Volunteer Projects with New York Cares
NEW YORK CARES COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MARCH, 2013 – THE BRONX
New York Cares, the city’s leading
volunteer organization, offers great ways for Bronx residents to get
involved in their community through rewarding, conveniently scheduled
projects.
March Volunteer Project Highlights – The Bronx
Becoming
a New York Cares volunteer is easy. Simply attend a one-time
orientation at the Mott Haven Library in the evening on Tuesday, March
19th or any other
Bronx location. You can then choose from approximately 1,500 projects
citywide each month. To register for an orientation in your area,
please visit
www.newyorkcares.org or call 212-228-5000.
Upcoming Bronx project highlights:
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Dance Classes with BronxWorks' Jackson Avenue Family Residence
— Get moving this Thursday evening as you learn new dance steps and combinations with the children
of this transitional housing facility in Fordham. No dance experience necessary.
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Assist The City Harvest Mobile Market
— Fight hunger in low-income communities, where nutritious food is often expensive or inaccessible,
by delivering fresh produce to public housing residents in Melrose on Wednesday or Saturday mornings.
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Fun with Data at Ariva
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Ensure
that thousands of underprivileged New Yorkers get necessary services by
working with a team of volunteers to transfer data from Food Stamps
surveys to an online database on Wednesday
evenings in Highbridge.
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Homework Help at PS 107 X
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Provide
essential academic support to elementary school students in Soundview
through homework help and educational games on Saturday mornings.
About New York Cares:
New
York Cares is New York City’s largest volunteer organization. Founded
in 1987, New York Cares runs volunteer programs for 1,300 nonprofits,
public schools, and city
agencies citywide. New York Cares volunteers help children learn to
read, prepare meals for homeless and housebound people, help low income
students get into college, revitalize public parks and schools, and much
more. Last year, New York Cares volunteers
helped 400,000 New Yorkers in need. For more information about New
York Cares, the public should visit
newyorkcares.org or call 212-228-5000.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Thompson Endorses Cohen For Council
Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson became the third major Democratic candidate for mayor who has endorsed Andrew Cohen for the soon to vacant term limited city council seat of Councilman G. Oliver Koppell. The endorsement came in the North Riverdale section of the district in outside of PS 81. Thompson & Cohen then walked to the Riverdale Neighborhood House to chat with Mr. Dan Eudence the Director of RNN.
In speaking with Mr. Eudence the two candidates learned of the many programs offered by RNN and the fragile funding streams that the youth center gets. RNN is made up of different parcels of adjoining properties that were donated to the organization to form its current size and shape.
Left - Former Comptroller & mayoral candidate with City Council candidate Andrew Cohen.
Right - Cohen shows off the art of using your hands that he learned from Public Advocate Bill De Blasio when DeBlasio endorsed Cohen.
Left - Candidate for mayor Bill Thompson meets an old friend of council candidate Andrew Cohen, Mr. Dan Eudence the director of the Riverdale Neighborhood House.
Right - After a brief tour of RHH the trio check out some of the outside yard space and new construction behind them at RNN.
LIU: DOE PULLS PUNCHES ON BULLYING
Dept. of Education Failed to Take Bias Bullying Seriously;
Agency Didn’t Enforce Its Own Reporting Requirements for Student Harassment, Audit Finds
Comptroller John C. Liu
today announced that the Department of Education had failed to
effectively record and track Citywide incidents of student-to-student,
bias-based
harassment and bullying based on race, creed, nationality, sexual
orientation or body type. The DOE adopted regulations in 2008 for
recording, investigating, and following up on bias bullying complaints,
but the agency did not update its online reporting
system and has been unable to automatically flag and track incidents
recorded by schools, Comptroller Liu’s audit found. Staffers were
basically sifting for bias incidents among thousands of reports by hand.
“The
DOE needs to show parents, students and educators that it takes
bullying seriously,” Comptroller Liu said. “DOE cannot combat bullying
and protect students from bias harassment when its own tracking system
is blind to it. The DOE is famous for employing legions of expensive
consultants, but for years it couldn’t find someone to write that simple
code? Every day, students are unable to learn
because they are bullied for their race, religion, sexual orientation,
or body type. Our children deserve better. The DOE needs to do better.”
“In my own district, we are still grieving a tragic incident of bullying that led the young victim to take his own life,” said Assemblyman Robert J. Rodriguez, District 68, East Harlem. “This audit will be an important step in making sure that what happened to 12-year-old Joel Morales does not happen again.”
“In
order to ensure that all students have access to safe and positive
learning environments, the DOE must make student safety a priority by
systematically addressing bullying and bias harassment in schools,”
said Tejpreet Kaur, Director of Community Development for the Sikh
Coalition. “Regular, competent, and consistently reported tracking of
bullying incidents in city schools is critical to addressing
the problem. If the DOE’s prohibitions on school bullying are going to
be more than paper tigers, more resources must be invested in
implementation, diversity education, and restorative justice practices.”
“I
am appalled at the incompetence and negligence of the Department of
Education,” said Mona Davids, President, New York City Parents Union.
“Throughout the country and in New York City, students are being
bullied to death, committing suicide and afraid to come to school, yet
the DOE cannot even enforce their own reporting requirement to classify
and tabulate bullying and harassment incidents.
Unbelievable. The DOE has money for useless consultants but not for a
basic online system to track and combat bullying. The DOE’s disregard
for our children's safety and well being is despicable and clearly shows
parents this administration does not put
our children first.”
Background on Efforts to Track and Curtail Bullying
In
2004, the NYC Council passed the Dignity in All Schools Act, over the
Mayor’s veto, mandating that the DOE record, track, and provide annual
statistics on discriminatory harassment and bullying. City Hall never
implemented the law. Then, in 2008, the DOE created
Chancellors Regulation CR-A832,
which substantially adopted the requirements of the 2004 Council Act. Finally,
in
July 2012, Governor Cuomo signed the Dignity for All Students Act
(DASA), which contains many of the requirements for tracking and
accounting for bullying found in the NYC Council’s
2004 law and the DOE’s 2008 regulation.
Audit Findings
Comptroller
Liu launched the audit to determine if the DOE and schools were
following the 2008 Chancellor’s regulation. Under the regulation,
principals and other designated staffers at schools report complaints
and incidents of bullying and other behavioral infractions to the DOE’s
Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS), a database that enables
staffers to rank the complaints by the Disciplinary
infraction code from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most severe. Not all
recorded bias incidents are severe enough to trigger the regulation; the
bullying must have interfered with a child’s ability to learn,
according to the DOE.
DOE
officials told auditors that, through the 2011-2012 school year, the
online system could not identify bias-bullying incidents that violated
the 2008 regulation because OORS was not equipped to classify them and
sort them out.
Comptroller
Liu’s audit found that when faced with the fact that their online
data-collection system didn’t capture violations of the Chancellor’s
regulation, DOE staffers resorted to identifying bias-incidents in
OORS, first by sorting them by their infraction code and then using
keyword searches for specific slurs and insults in the behavior reports’
comments field, in order to compile and report Citywide
incidents of bias-based harassment and bullying.
When
DOE staffers found certain keywords, they would read the accompanying
details to determine if the incident was in fact bias-related. Such
a subjective and inaccurate system for identifying bias incidents in
schools made it impossible for the DOE to properly track and identify
problems and trends in bullying in schools, the audit found.
2009-2010 bullying reports
In
the 2009-2010 school year, the DOE recorded 8,298 bias incidents, which
accounted for 6 percent of all behavioral incidents. Because of
the flaws described above, however, the DOE could not determine how
many incidents violated the 2008 regulation and required particular
handling. Moreover, the DOE’s sorting system for bias-incidents did not
differentiate between student-to-student harassment
(covered by CR-A832) and student-to-staff harassment (not covered by
CR-A832).
Percentage of Bias-Related Incidents by
Discipline Code Infraction Level for All incidents at All Grade Levels*
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Level 1 (Least Serious)
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4.18%
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13.63%
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22.86%
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57.65%
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1.68%
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DOE’s “OORS Audit of Bias-Related Harassment Incidents 2009-2010” report
** According to the DOE, most Level 4 incidents related to sexually suggestive comments or physical conduct of a sexual
nature.
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Lack of Oversight
Comptroller
Liu’s audit examined 40 bias-bullying reports sent to DOE by three
schools — Murry Bergtraum HS, Jordan L. Mott JHS 022, and Juan
Morel Campos PS 290 — during the 2009-2010 school year. Of these, 27
(67 percent) were student-to-student, but DOE could not be assured that
the schools consistently followed the guidelines of the 2008 regulation.
Comptroller Liu’s audit did not expand its
examination to more schools because the DOE could not determine how
many violations of the regulation had occurred, making a larger sample
irrelevant.
The
audit further examined the schools handling of 10 bias-bullying
incidents and found that each school quickly reported the incidents and
properly investigated and followed up on them, including reaching out
to parents of students involved. However, the schools did not provide
the alleged student victims of the bullying with a written report on the
outcome of their investigation within 10 days
of the incidents, as required by the regulation.
If
the DOE cannot monitor whether schools consistently follow its own
student-to-student anti-bullying regulation, it cannot effectively
identify
problem areas or trends in such behavioral infractions in schools.
The audit is attached to this e-mail and can also be downloaded here: http://www.comptroller.nyc.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wave Hill Events March 15–March 22
Just
a reminder that our hours change starting March 15, when we are open
until 5:30pm, taking advantage of the increasingly long, lovely days of
spring.
SAT, MARCH 16 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Primitive Prints/Impresiones primitivas
Search
for prints made by critters venturing out into the March mud. Then,
with just a few, simple gestures―plus tempera paint and an easy
printmaking method―make big, bright, bold prints of your own. Free, and
admission to the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, MARCH 16 GARDEN WOODWORKING: URBAN BIRD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Construct
a multi-tiered birdhouse “condo” with master carpenter and Wave Hill
Facilities Manager Frank Perrone. Using basic woodworking tools,
assemble a one-of-kind sculptural home for your garden’s avian friends.
The finished birdhouse can be mounted on a pole, hung from a tree or
enjoyed indoors as a decorative piece. No carpentry experience required.
Ages 12 and older welcome with an adult. Space is limited. $60
Member/$75 Non-member per project. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
WAVE HILL WOODSHOP, 10AM–4PM
SAT, MARCH 16 “BEHIND-THE-GREENHOUSE” GARDEN TOUR
Venture
through closed doors for a behind-the-scenes garden tour of Wave Hill.
Peek inside the Potting Shed, preview the South African bulbs getting
ready for their dazzling Palm House debut and get a first look at some
of the exciting plants destined for our summer display, with
Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day. Free with admission to the
grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
SUN, MARCH 17 FAMILY ART PROJECT—PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Primitive Prints/Impresiones primitivas
Search
for prints made by critters venturing out into the March mud. Then,
with just a few, simple gestures―plus tempera paint and an easy
printmaking method―make big, bright, bold prints of your own. Free with
admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, MARCH 17 WINTER WORKSPACE: COLOR MIXING AND INTERACTION IN PAINTING
Visitors
gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Francisco Donoso’s creative
process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration.
Donoso leads a short discussion on the mixing, interaction and basic
properties of color. Participants will use this knowledge to create
their own vibrant paintings inspired by the gardens. Art materials are
provided unless otherwise noted. Workshops are open to all visitors ages
12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so
registration is recommended, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305
or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free with admission to the grounds.
Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits. This program also takes
place on March 9.
GLYNDOR GALLERY & ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM–1PM
SUN, MARCH 17 WINTER WORKSPACE: EXPLORING FORM—MOLD MAKING AND CASTING
Visitors
gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Onyedika Chuke’s creative
process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. In
this mold-making workshop, participants learn about different casting
techniques and then create their own molds and casts of both organic and
machined forms. Art materials are provided unless otherwise noted.
Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by
an adult. Space is limited, so registration is recommended, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free with admission to the grounds. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits.
GLYNDOR GALLERY & ON THE GROUNDS, 1–4PM
SUN, MARCH 17 GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
MON, MARCH 18
Closed to the public.
TUE, MARCH 19 WINTER WORKSPACE: PAINTING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS
Visitors
gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Tessa Grundon’s creative
process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. The
artist will demonstrate how she creates images of the environment using
natural materials such as mud and beeswax sourced onsite. Using these
techniques, participants will make their own drawings of the local
landscape. Art materials are provided unless otherwise noted. Workshops
are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited, so registration is recommended, online, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free with admission to the grounds. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1–4PM
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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 Tuesdays in March. 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.
NYC Design Commission Recommended Stone Dust for Putnam Trail!
(This came in from Save the Putnam Trail)
The NYC Public Design
Commission recommended a STONE DUST surface for the Putnam Trail in May 2010. The Van Cortlandt Park Administrator Margot Perron said that,
“strong support for the paved (asphalt) surface by community bike riders was sufficient in judgment of
DPR” to overturn the qualified recommendation of the NYC Public Design
Commission. Is this really how decisions are made now? Who are these “community
bike riders” who make the decisions for the entire community regarding how $2.5
million in taxpayers funds are spent?
What
happened to the voices of 90% of people who use the trail which include walkers,
birders, hikers, runners, nature lovers, and thousands of other ordinary
citizens? Why was their opinion not considered?
Ask the NYC Public Design Commission to reopen the review of the Putnam Trail and revert back to their original recommendation of a stone dust surface which is what an overwhelming majority of the community wants. Please ask the NYC Parks Dept. to produce evidence of all of these “community bike riders” who showed overwhelming support for asphalt paving and also ask why other users opinions were not considered.
Please contact the NYC Public Design Commission at this link http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/
Ask the NYC Public Design Commission to reopen the review of the Putnam Trail and revert back to their original recommendation of a stone dust surface which is what an overwhelming majority of the community wants. Please ask the NYC Parks Dept. to produce evidence of all of these “community bike riders” who showed overwhelming support for asphalt paving and also ask why other users opinions were not considered.
Please contact the NYC Public Design Commission at this link http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
COMPTROLLER LIU: PENSION FUNDS INVESTING $500 MILLION IN SANDY REDEVELOPMENT
Capital Will Rebuild 3,000 Units of Affordable Housing and Help Small Businesses, Mostly in Outer Boroughs
City Comptroller John C. Liu today announced that four of the five New York City pension funds have voted to invest $500 million in residential and commercial real estate, focused in areas
affected by Superstorm Sandy. With leverage, it is anticipated that this will result in a $1.5 billion capital infusion for potentially 3,000 units of housing and 150,000 to 200,000 square feet of commercial space. The investment is pending approval tomorrow by the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund.
“The $1.5 billion rebuilding program will become the bricks and mortar neighborhoods need to rebuild from Sandy’s wrath,” Comptroller Liu said. “This investment demonstrates the steadfast commitment of City employees and retirees to pursue opportunities that are not only expected to deliver strong returns, but also to generate collateral benefits for the communities they call home.”
Comptroller Liu’s Bureau of Asset Management (BAM) has worked aggressively and quickly in the few months since Sandy to bring together the Pension Funds’ capital and local real estate developers to assist in rebuilding stricken neighborhoods.
“Comptroller Liu and the BAM staff have crafted a much-needed investment program that will help the City recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy and provide solid risk-adjusted returns for the Funds. I believe this program will prove to be a great benefit for thousands of City residents affected by Sandy,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
“I am pleased to vote in support of investing NYCERS pension funds to rebuild New York City neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Sandy,” said District Council 37 Executive Director and NYCERS trustee Lillian Roberts. “Our members’ hard-earned retirement money, and that of our fellow union brothers and sisters, will rebuild 3,000 units of affordable housing, and create new and refurbished commercial space. This will create hundreds of jobs during the construction phase and in long-term employment in businesses that will locate to this space. I wish to commend my fellow trustees for voting yes to this plan and thank Comptroller Liu and his team for putting it together so quickly.”
Sandy Rebuilding Program
The New York City Pension Funds’ $500 million investment will provide the needed equity for the projects, which are expected to utilize approximately $1 billion of additional loans toward the total $1.5 billion in Sandy-related building projects.
The projects will take shape in the coming months as the money is invested in repairs and construction over the next three years. The housing restored and rebuilt by the Funds’ investment will be predominantly affordable and the projects selected will be concentrated in the outer boroughs.
The investments will be made by two newly formed partnerships with Related Companies and the Hudson Companies Incorporated, which the Funds will provide with $300 million and $200 million respectively. The Funds are expected earn a risk-adjusted market rate of return on the investments.
The Related investment program will focus on the renovation and reconstruction of housing that was damaged or destroyed by Sandy. The company will use the Funds’ investment in the City’s outer boroughs and low-lying areas of Manhattan. Related will also invest across NYC in multi-family housing in order to increase the overall availability of housing units to NYC residents displaced by Superstorm Sandy, with a priority on rental units. The investment will additionally create a loan program to offer property owners who face shortfalls from insurance proceeds, with funds to restore properties to full function. Related will invest $10 million of its own funds into the overall program.
Hudson will receive $200 million, 80 percent of which will create affordable and market-rate housing in coastal areas zoned A, B, and C that were impacted by Sandy. Hudson will acquire properties in need of repair and retrofitting. Part of the money will be used to develop properties that incorporate green and flood-prevention design technologies. Another portion of the funds will go toward retail properties. Hudson will invest an additional $8 million into the projects.
Related Companies is headquartered in New York City and has experience in development, acquisitions, management, finance, marketing, and sales. Related has an existing portfolio of real estate assets valued at over $15 billion. Over 40 years, Related has demonstrated a commitment to the preservation of affordable housing.
The Hudson Companies Incorporated, which is also based in New York City, is experienced in new construction, building rehabilitation, and development, including “green” building and rehabilitation of historic
properties. The firm’s residential developments span the luxury, middle-income, and subsidized affordable housing markets.
New York City Comptroller John C. Liu serves as the investment advisor to, custodian, and trustee of the New York City Pension Funds. The New York City Pension Funds are composed of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System, New York City Police Pension Fund, New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, and the Board of Education Retirement System. In addition to Comptroller Liu, the New York City Pension Funds’ trustees are:
New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Janice Emery, Mayor’s Representative (Chair); New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio; Borough Presidents: Scott Stringer (Manhattan), Helen Marshall (Queens), Marty Markowitz (Brooklyn), James Molinaro (Staten Island), and Ruben Diaz, Jr. (Bronx); Lillian Roberts, Executive Director, District Council 37, AFSCME; John Samuelsen, President Transport Workers Union Local 100; Gregory Floyd, President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237.
Teachers’ Retirement System: Janice Emery, Mayor’s Representative; Deputy Chancellor Kathleen Grimm, New York City Department of Education; and Sandra March, Melvyn Aaronson (Chair) and Mona Romain, all of the United Federation of Teachers.
New York City Police Pension Fund: Janice Emery, Mayor’s Representative; New York City Finance Commissioner David Frankel; New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly (Chair); Patrick Lynch, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association; Michael Palladino, Detectives Endowment Association; Edward D. Mullins, Sergeants Benevolent Association; Louis Turco, Lieutenants Benevolent Association; and, Roy T. Richter, Captains Endowment Association.
New York City Fire Department Pension Fund: Janice Emery, Mayor’s Representative; New York City Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano (Chair); New York City Finance Commissioner David Frankel; Stephen Cassidy, President, James Slevin, Vice President, Robert Straub, Treasurer, and John Kelly, Brooklyn Representative and Chair, Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York; John Dunne, Captains’ Rep.; James Lemonda, Chiefs’ Rep., and James J. McGowan, Lieutenants’ Rep., Uniformed Fire Officers Association; and, Sean O’Connor, Marine Engineers Association.
Board of Education Retirement System: Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott; Mayoral: Rosemarie Maldonado, Jeanette Moy, Ian Shapiro, Tino Hernandez, Judy Bergtraum, Freida Foster, Allison Rogovin, and Milton Williams; Patrick Sullivan (Manhattan BP), Kelvin Diamond (Brooklyn BP), Dmytro Fedkowskyj (Queens BP), Robert Powell (Bronx BP) and Diane Peruggia (Staten Island BP); and employee members Joseph D’Amico of the IUOE Local 891 and Milagros Rodriguez of District Council 37, Local 372.