Jacobi Hospital Holds Stroke Health Fair May 30th

Specialists and Experts On-Hand to Offer Screenings and Advice

Each year 6,400 New Yorkers die due to a stroke, while thousands more who survive are left with serious long-term disabilities. While stokes are sudden and tragic events, the good news is there are preventable steps everyone can take to reduce their risk. These simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference, possibly saving the life of loved one or your own. They include: eating healthier, losing weight, daily exercise, quitting smoking, and gaining control of your cholesterol, blood pressure and sugar intake. Now New Yorkers can get expert, personalized information on their risk for stroke, along with advice on taking those positive steps – absolutely free.

On Wednesday, May 30th from 10 a.m. to noon, Jacobi Medical Center (Jacobi) will host a Stroke Health Fair. The event will take place at the Rotunda, adjacent to Building 4, on the Jacobi Medical Center campus at 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, New York, 10461. Experts on hand to provide:

 Stroke Risk Assessments

 Blood Pressure Screenings

 Weight and Body Mass Index C

 Nutritional Counseling

 Guidance on Exercise

 Information on Jacobi’s Smoking Cessation Program

What’s more, after 12 p.m., fair participants can enjoy a musical performance by Slavic Soul Party and Falu. The concert is a part of the ongoing partnership between Jacobi and Carnegie Hall.

When a person has a stroke, every second counts. It is critical when getting a patient to a Stroke Center to receive expert care. Jacobi is a New York State Designated Primary Stroke Center, where highly trained staff provide the latest in treatment for stroke

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For further information, please contact the Public Affairs Department at (718) 918-3827.

About Jacobi Medical Center

Jacobi Medical Center is part of HHC’s North Bronx Healthcare Network, which includes North Central Bronx Hospital. Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility offers numerous Centers of Excellence including its renowned trauma center, multi-person hyperbaric unit, burn center, surgical intensive care unit, stroke center, regional perinatal center, breast health center and bariatric service. Jacobi’s new Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its recently constructed inpatient facility and allows staff to provide outpatients with high-quality care in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. 

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Senator Rivera Calls for Greater Asthma Awareness and Support for Legislation As Asthma Awareness Month Comes to a Close

  Senator Gustavo Rivera, the ranking member of the Senate's Health Committee, urges Bronxites to increase their asthma awareness as part of Asthma Awareness Month and urges the passage of legislation that can help prevent or minimize the harm caused by the disease.

"Asthma is a serious, but treatable health issue that affects over 1.1 million New Yorkers, including myself" said Senator Gustavo Rivera. "The lack of awareness surrounding this disease - and people's inability to recognize its causes and symptoms - leads thousands of New Yorkers to suffer unnecessary complications every year. We must work to increase awareness of the causes and effects of asthma and pass legislation that will help reduce the complications that develop from the disease."

Asthma causes approximately 301 deaths per year and 41,797 hospitalizations in New York State. It is also the leading cause of missed school days for children and workplace absences for adults.

Asthma is an even a greater problem in the outer boroughs. The Bronx has one of the highest rates of asthma in city.  For instance, nearly one-third (32.3 percent) of children who made asthma-related emergency room visits in 2010 were from the Bronx.

Asthma attacks can be caused by triggers such as cockroaches, mold, pet dander, dust, pollen, air pollution and, in particular, tobacco smoke. A study by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that exposure to secondhand smoke was associated with an increased risk of having three or more visits to a doctor or emergency room due to wheezing in the past year.

"Tobacco smoke is one of the most common asthma triggers in our society," said Senator Gustavo Rivera. " While we have implemented measure that have considerably reduced New Yorkers' consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke in the past, it is not enough to curb the great number of children and adults who suffer needlessly from asthma related illness." 

Legislation, such as the bill introduced and passed by Senator Rivera that banned smoking within 100 feet from all school entrances, can be effective in minimizing the public's exposure to suffering from an asthma attack.  According to a study published in Circulation, smoke-free laws quickly and dramatically have cut the number of people hospitalized for heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases. The study also found that hospitalization for respiratory disease, such as asthma, fell 24 percent after the implementation of smoke-free legislation.

"We need to continue to find ways to discourage unhealthy behaviors and to keep our youth from being exposed to harmful triggers," said Senator Gustavo Rivera. "This is one of the reasons why I continue to make reducing tobacco usage a legislative priority. It is also why I strongly support any effort, such as raising the minimum age to buy tobacco, that will reduce our youth's access to these products."

To support asthma awareness, Senator Rivera is encouraging Bronxities to attend the Asthma Resource Fair at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Attendees will be able to interact with health educators about their asthma and receive pertinent information about the disease's symptoms, triggers and treatments. Attendees will also have the opportunity to play asthma-related games and sign a pledge to control their asthma.

To avoid unnecessary asthma related complications, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides the following recommendations:

•          Encourage parents/caregivers to quit smoking.
•          Encourage parents/caregivers to talk with landlords about household           problems that may trigger asthma episodes.
•          Get regular care and know when to seek emergency care for your child.
•          Take your child to the doctor for regular asthma check-ups, even when no asthma symptoms are present.
•          Identify asthma triggers in the home and try to reduce or eliminate them.
•          Tell the school that your child has asthma and provide them with a completed Medication Administration Form from your child's doctor.
•          Promptly repair leaks, cracks, holes and ventilation problems.
•          Contain food and garbage so they don't become food for pests.
•          Use only safe pest control methods when needed.

For information about the Nicotine Patch and Gum Program or for help on how to quit smoking, New York City residents can call 311 or visit the following sites:

•          NYS Quitline: http://www.nysmokefree.com/
•          HHC QuitSmoking Clinics:  http://www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/services/smokingcessation.shtml
•          NYC Quits: https://a816-nycquits.nyc.gov/pages/homepage.aspx

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Ben Franklin Democratic Club Mayoral Forum

  Thursday night the Ben Franklin Democratic Club held a mayoral forum to hear from the Democratic candidates in advance of a planned endorsement vote to be taken on Tuesday May 28th. The club members may choose to endorse one of the now seven Democratic candidates running or may choose not to endorse any of them. In 2005 the Ben Franklin Club endorsed Anthony Weiner, while in 2009 they endorsed Bill Thompson. As for current endorsements in the Bronx, The Bronx County Democratic Organization has endorsed Bill Thompson as has Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. State Senator Gustavo Rivera has endorsed Christine Quinn, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda has endorsed Bill DeBlasio, and Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. has endorsed Erick Salgado. 

  BFDC President Ellen Feld opened the Forum by saying that it would not be a debate, but that each candidate would speak for 6 minutes, and then have 7 minutes to answer questions from the audience. She mentioned that the club has already endorsed Scott Stringer for City Controller, Ruben Diaz Jr. for Bronx BP, and Andrew Cohen in the 11th City Council race. 

  Current Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio was first up, and praised the BFDC for being a leader in the world of political clubs. De Blasio then sounded like Freddy Ferrer (when he ran mayor in 2005) by talking of a tale of two New York cities. He said that the outer boroughs have been forgotten by the current mayor, and continued to hammer Bloomberg on other items such as Living Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Stop & Frisk. DeBlasio said that he wants to build 200,000 units of affordable housing and return City Hall to the Democrats. To a question on education DeBlasio called the mayor a dictator, and that he wants to tax the wealthy to pay for additional school programs. After DeBlasio finished current 11th district councilman G. Oliver Koppell was introduced and addressed the audience.

  Former City Councilman Sal Albanese was next up saying that he is the only candidate not taking corporate money, he has 11 years experience as a teacher, poverty is the main issue why many children do not do well in school, he wants to have pediatric wellness centers, and create more jobs. Upon questioning Albanese said that education will be his top priority, as well as affordable housing, and senior programs. 

  Long shot candidate Rev. Erick Salgado was next up saying that he was born in the Bronx, but grew up in Puerto Rico.  He said that he is the only Latino in the primary, and that 15 years ago he opened up the first of 3 churches in Bensonhurst. There was only one question about education where Salgado gave the standard answer of better local control of the schools. He added that he wants to rent out schools to non-profits when they are not being used. Anthony Weiner then came into the room to a throng of camera people following him. 

  Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson was next up. Thompson spoke of his experience as President of the Board of Education saying that more progress was made back in 1999 under Rudy Crew (an educator) was chancellor then a prosecutor (without naming Joel Klein). Thompson went on to slam the mayor and City Council (without mentioning council Speaker Quinn) for changing the term limit law in 2008. He closed by saying that he would be a mayor of all New York City. On a question of education and city worker contracts Thompson said under him there was a Chancellors District that reduced class size and added revenue to failing schools to turn them around. He added that of the 76 announced new schools created by the mayor that only 2 were really new, and the others were only failed schools that were closed. On the subject of city worker contracts Thompson said that he wants to open up the books to see where there is revenue, stop outsourcing jobs, and that to many contracts are expiring due to Mayor Bloomberg not wanting to negotiate with the unions. He closed by thanking the BFDC for their endorsement in 2009 when he came close to winning, and that in 2013 with the clubs help he can win.

  Next up was former congressman Anthony Weiner. Weiner opened up about his grandparents who lived on Waldo Avenue. Weiner then went into how his parents settled in Queens, and that in 2005 the BFDC had endorsed him. He added that the city is now worse off then in 2005. Weiner said that he has ideas to make schools better, and how the city with its vast health related resources can improve health care of the people. Weiner then said that he was sorry for what he had done in the past, the city needs to elect a Democrat, and that he do it in 2013. On a question of mass transit cuts, Weiner said that areas such as Riverdale should have ferry service. In mentioning the high cost of the 2nd Avenue subway line, he said that there could have been ferry service every 5 minutes. He spoke about the lack of mass transit options to get to the airports, and said that he would like to see ferry service to LaGuardia Airport.

  Next up was current City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Quinn said that she has been speaker of the council for over 7 years, and that she has prevented layoffs, kept fire houses open, and helped tenants. She said that she would like to see 40,000 new units of affordable housing be built, and is proud of the legislation that she has passed. Quinn said that New York can remain the safest city under her as mayor, but belives that there is to much Stop and Frisk currently. On a question of changing the term limit law, Quinn said that in 2008 Councilman Koppell (who had left by then) and thers had supported changing the law to give voters a choice. To a question of a Times article that she is overbearing, Quinn answered that she is tough, pushy, and fights every day for the city. Quinn then ended by saying that she is "One Pushy Broad". 

  Current City Comptroller John Liu was scheduled to be the last speaker.  It was said that he was detained in traffic and could not make it in time to attend.

Left - Current Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio at the podium. 

Right - Former councilman Sal Albanese at the podium as BFDC President Ellen Feld is seated.

Left - Long shot Candidate Rev. Erick Salgado at the podium.

Right - Former congressman Anthony Weiner waiting his turn to speak. On the right is 11th City Council candidate Cheryl Kelling standing, and what appears to be a Weiner supporter next to him.

Left - Anthony Weiner at the podium.

Right - Bill Thompson at the podium.

 

Left - Christene Quinn at the podium as BFDC President asks for a question from the audience.

Right - A question for Ms. Quinn.

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Albany Legislation

   The first item came in from Senator Jeff Klein, and the second from Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda. It should be noted that even though the State Senate or Assembly will pass legislation, it must be passed by both legislative bodies and then signed by the governor to become effective. 

Senate Passes Klein Bill Toughening Child Pornography Laws 

The New York State Senate passed legislation to impose harsher penalties against child pornographers, including increased prison time by way of consecutive sentences, as well as changing punishments from felonies to first degree crimes.  The bill also extends protections to all children under the age of 18. Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein is the prime sponsor of the legislation.

The legislation (S2266), would amend current law with the following measures:

1) Ensure that criminals face longer periods in prison when charged with multiple crimes by imposing consecutive sentences; 

2) Provide additional protection to minors by increasing the age benchmark of a child from 16 to 18 and;

3) Increase punishments from felonies to first degree crimes for:

• Acts committed against children under 12 years old;
• Use of a child in sexual performance and;
• Promoting obscene sexual performances by a child.

Senator Jeff Klein said, “Those who seek to profit from the sexual exploitation of children must feel the full weight of our laws. Right now, New York’s penalties against child pornographers  simply aren’t enough. By imposing powerful penalties such as these, we’ll be doing much more to keep these dangerous predators off our streets and out of our communities.  My legislation gives criminals what they deserve and most importantly keeps them where they belong—securely behind bars.”

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NYS Assembly takes action to keep people from losing their homes

I'm pleased to announce that my colleagues and I in the New York State Assembly, have recently passed two bills that seek to protect homeowners from unscrupulous business practices in the mortgage industry. In light of what's occurred in the last few years concerning minorities being targeted for questionable financing of loans by this industry, the implementation of such legislative initiatives are critical to protecting us from the insidious seizures of our assets.

One bill (A.5582), would require lenders to utilize the appropriate legal mechanisms to validate their intent before any actions can take place to foreclose on a property. The other bill (A.7395), would render it illegal for any employee acting on behalf of a mortgage company to perpetrate any sort of administrative fraud in an effort to foreclose on a residential property.

Given minorities being disproportionately  affected by foreclosures, these legislative enactments will ensure that we will have additional recourse to prevent the properties that we've worked so hard to acquire, to be taken from us without due process.

Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda-87th District
1973 Westchester Ave 
Phone: (718) 931-2620

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Fordham Fever Friday’s Get Fit & Healthy Event on June 7th

  The Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to the Fordham Fever Friday’s Get Fit & Healthy event, taking place on Friday, June 7^th from 11am – 4pm at Muller Park & Pedestrian Plaza at East Fordham Road & Creston Avenue.

We invite you to join us for a unique day of culturally diverse, health related, fun-filled activities, giving shoppers and families a delightful experience while visiting one of the busiest shopping districts in the Bronx. Shoppers can take a break from bargain hunting and get free mammography, diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings.

Participate in one or all of several a special activities, including a yoga session by Love Bronx Yoga, resistance band demos by New Delightful You, a Tru Esencia Dance & Wellness Workshop by Wandee, and a fitness class by area gym 24-Hour Fitness.

Attendees will also enjoy live performances by Prime Example Performing Arts Program and professional Belly Dancer Nahla, and much more!

Save the dates for upcoming Fordham Fever Friday events including an Independence Day Cookout on July 5^th, Back to School theme on August 2^nd, Football Season Kick Off on September 6th, and a Continental Food Show on October 4^th, 2013.

For more information about this event or any of our other programs, events or services, please contact the BID office at (718) 562-2104 or visit the BID website at www.fordhamroadbid.org.

About Us

The Fordham Road BID is a non-profit corporation under contract with the City of New York to provide supplementary services to the community. The BID focuses on sanitation, beautification, promotion and overall advocacy of the Fordham Road area – striving to make the district a more attractive and dynamic locale in which to shop, work and visit. The BID boundaries extend from Third to Jerome Avenues along East Fordham Road and also includes the commercial areas on select side streets.  The district is comprised of approximately 80 buildings and almost 300 businesses ranging from nationwide chains to locally owned independent shops. 

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Wave Hill Events June 7–June 14

FRI, JUNE 7    YOGA TOGETHER

Child and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23. Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM

SAT, JUNE 8   FAMILY ART PROJECT—TOUCH A RAINBOW

Touch a Rainbow/Toquemos el arco iris

Join visiting artist Ash Ferlito as she guides us in collecting translucent and opaque materials. Arrange them in an invented spectrum hinting at the refracted colors of the rainbow. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, JUNE 8    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. In this beginner-level class, Irving Yee, an active member of the William CC Chen Tai Chi School, will introduce students to the internal martial arts and promote an awareness of their health benefits. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11AM

SAT, JUNE 8    GLYNDOR GALLERY CLOSES AT 2:30PM TODAY

Glyndor Gallery closes at 2:30PM for a private function. Today’s gallery tour is also cancelled; tours resume Tuesday, June 11. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

SUN, JUNE 9    BIRDING WALK

Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their ecology and behavior on these captivating walks among the gardens and woodlands of Wave Hill. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Birders of all levels welcome! Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x 245 by 8AM the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds. (NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM

SUN, JUNE 9    FAMILY ART PROJECT—TOUCH A RAINBOW

Touch a Rainbow/Toquemos el arco iris

Join visiting artist Ash Ferlito as she guides us in collecting translucent and opaque materials. Arrange them in an invented spectrum hinting at the refracted colors of the rainbow. Free with admission to the grounds.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, JUNE 9   HATHA YOGA

Find refuge from city life by practicing seasonal yoga. Decrease stress and increase your energy by focusing on your posture, breath control and meditation. Classes are led by Neem Dewji, certified in Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga by The Yoga for Health Foundation in Bedfordshire, England, and The Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. All levels welcome. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Session fee: Member $15/Non-member $23. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10‒11:15AM

SUN, JUNE 9    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, JUNE 10

Closed to the public.

TUE, JUNE 11    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

TUE, JUNE 11    GALLERY TOUR

Join a curatorial fellow for a tour of Wave Hill’s spring exhibition, Drawn to Nature, which features the work of seven artists who use drawing to convey a deep connection to the natural world. In the Sunroom Project Space, Lynn Koble’s multi-media, sculptural installation explores her idea of classification systems as a point of intersection between people and nature. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2PM. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM

FRI, JUNE 14    YOGA TOGETHER

Child and parent or caregiver practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility and relax body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Catherine McGibney, an instructor at Yoga for Bliss. Recommended for ages 3–5. Sessions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. Call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM on the day of the class for program updates. Member $15/Non-member $23.. Session fee includes one adult and one child, $5 each additional child. Registration opens onsite at 9:30AM

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM

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—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.  

ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon Tuesdays in June. 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/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

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 242^nd 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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SETTLEMENT OF PCB LAWSUIT

STATEMENT FROM BRONX BP DIAZ

RE: City Settles PCB Light Lawsuit

   

“I am glad that a settlement has been reached in the ongoing lawsuit over PCBs in public school light fixtures. I am especially relieved the City will remove toxic light fixtures from our public schools in three and a half years time, rather than the previous 10-year timetable.

“There is nothing more important than educating our children in a safe environment, one where they will not be harmed by environmental hazards such as PCBs. Since becoming Borough President, I have worked aggressively to voice my concerns and have urged the City to do immediate testing and clean all school buildings that may be at risk of PCB contamination.

“I congratulate and applaud the broad coalition of activists and organizations involved in this fight for working so diligently to make sure our schools are safe, as well as this administration for agreeing to move this important process forward.  This deal is a victory for students, teachers, parents and other staff that go to work every day in our public schools,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

COMPTROLLER LIU ON SETTLEMENT 

Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following about New York City’s settlement of the New York Communities for Change-New York Lawyers in the Public Interest lawsuit over the toxic PCBs in light fixtures in public schools:

“The settlement of this suit through the City’s agreement to an accelerated timeline for ridding our schools of toxic PCBs is a win all around. We stand ready to work with City Hall to finance the capital projects necessary with Green Apple Bonds, which would pay for the rapid cleanup of these chemicals while saving taxpayers $339 million and lowering the City’s carbon footprint. Now is the time.”

Background:

Comptroller Liu’s proposal on Green Apple Bonds:

http://www.comptroller.nyc.gov/press/2012_releases/pr12-11-129.shtm

 

Video of Green Apple Bonds news conference:

http://youtu.be/QcSA0Yi2cb4

 

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11th Council District Forum

  Tuesday night the New York League of Conservation Voters West Bronx Green held a forum for the 11th city council district candidates. The NCLVWBG held a mayoral forum two weeks earlier, but the format for the council forum was much different from the mayoral forum. At the mayoral forum the candidates spoke one at a time and stood alone. In the 11th Council district the format was much different. All three candidates were on the stage at the same time sitting next to each other. The other difference was that on the panel of people asking questions was the former owner (and still listed as publisher) of a Riverdale Newspaper that has been very favorable to one candidate in the race. Below are a few shots of the candidates.

 

Left- candidate Cheryl Keeling speaks to one of the atendees.

Right Candidates Andrew Cohen (left), and Cliff Stanton (right) work another area for possible votes.

 Here the three candidates await the first question, and give one another a few pointers?

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