STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN DINOWITZ ON GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNING NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE LEGISLATION

    
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.   81st A.D.

3107 Kingsbridge Avenue Bronx, New York 10463

 (718) 796-5345 -  dinowitzj@assembly.state.ny.us

  “In our world’s greatest democracy, the candidate with the most votes is the winner of an election, except for the most important office on the planet:  President of the United States.  New York now joins the growing number of states that have decided that the winner for President should be the first place finisher.

“Once National Popular Vote is passed in enough states it will mean that the winner of the popular vote will always be the winner in a presidential election.  It will mean that every vote from every voter throughout the country would count equally.  Candidates would have an incentive to campaign all over the country, not just in the battleground states, and they would address the issues of concern to voters throughout the country.  This would drive up turnout.

“And New York would no longer be ignored.  We will no longer be a bystander in presidential elections.  This legislation, signed by Governor Cuomo, is one of the most significant reforms in the election process in the United States in the history of our republic.  I am proud that it received bipartisan support in both the Assembly and the State Senate.”

 

 

Annual BCC Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 21st

  

 

Join the Bronx Chamber for the

Annual Golf Outing

Wednesday, May 21st !

 

This year a portion of the proceeds

will be donated to the American Cancer Society!

 

See below for more details & registration info!

With questions or to RSVP, contact Alexandra at 718-828-3900 or Alexandra@Bronxchamber.org

 

  

 

  

  

   

Annual Business Expo with Keynote Speaker NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

 

  

 

Join the Bronx Chamber for the

Annual Business Expo

on Wednesday, June 11th

at the Villa Barone Manor!

 

 

Become a vendor & showcase your business!

 

Enjoy Breakfast with Keynote Speaker

NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman!

 

 

 

See below for more details & registration info!

With questions or to RSVP, contact Alexandra at 718-828-3900

 or Alexandra@Bronxchamber.org

 

 

  

   

    

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26th Annual Banquet of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization,

  It was the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization's biggest moment when His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan was in attendance for the coalitions 26th annual banquet this past Saturday. Seated on the dais along with Cardinal Dolan were NYHCO President State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr., New York State Attorney General Eric Schniderman, Comptroller Tom Dinapoli, Congressman Charlie Rangel, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Senate co-leader Jeff Klein, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assembly members Marcos Crespo, Mark Gjonaj, Jose Rivera, and Luis Sepulveda, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, City Council members Maria Del Carmen Arroyo, Fernando Cabrera, Vanessa Gibson, and Andy King, as well as Republican candidate for governor Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino.

  It was standing room only with proud clergy members and followers who enjoyed every minute of the luncheon. The six honorees were Rev. Byron Castello, Rev,. Amaurys Mella, Rev. Rosa Cadiz, Rev. Danilo Lachapel, Hna. Carmen V. Sanabria, and Rev. Hector Castillo.    

  Cardinal Dolan thanked the elected officials for their help, but said that munch more help from them is needed. He added that like charter schools the parochial schools also need help like was given to the charter schools. Of the elected officials many tried their hand at opening with a Spanish dialogue. State Comptroller Dinapoli said that he is the one who signs Senator Rev Diaz Sr.'s check, and that Senator Diaz earns every dollar. Since he was in the Bronx Congressman Rangel again let everyone know that he is an alumnus of DeWitt Clinton High School. The best line however had to come from Bronx Borough President  Ruben Diaz Jr. with one of his usual sayings about the Bronx, "This is Gods Country".  

 The honorees are seated at the front table, and the elected officials are seated behind the honorees as the program begins with the pledge.

Left - Cardinal Dolan poses for photo with Bronx Borough President Rubin Diaz Jr. and New York State  Comptroller Tom Dinapoli.

Right - Cardinal Dolan chats with Comptroller Dinapoli. 

 

Cardinal Dolan addresses the huge crowd on hand for the NYHCO luncheon.

Left - State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein speaks of the recently passed state budget, and what it means for the people in the room.

Right - Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda is seated between 13th congressional candidates incumbent Congressman Charles Rangel and challenger State Senator Adriano Espaillat with Public Advocate Letitia James on Senator Espaillat's other side.

 

Senator Klein's Annual Bunny Breakfast

  Saturday State Senator Jeff Klein invited hundreds of children and their parents to his Annual Bunny Breakfast. There was a healthy breakfast, face painting, a giant Easter bunny, and Magician John Tudor of Simply Magic. Senator Klein was very brief in his comments saying that the event was for the children as you will see in the photos below. 

Left - Two young girls are singing the opening song.

Right - Senator Klein is very brief in his opening statement explaining that today is for the children.

Left - Jazmin Valentine before getting her face painted.

Right - Jazmin with her face painted.

Left - Danlye and Tanvir are building their bunnies.

Right - Senator Klein even had a life size bunny for children to have their photo taken with.

 

Left - Senator Klein joins the children as the magic act is about to start.

Right - You can see the crowd as John the Magician starts his act.

 

Left - John the Magician make a bunny appear with the help of his assistants.

Right - John goes into the audience to show the next one he made appear.

Left - A balloon is placed in a box held by 2 assistants.

Right - John the Magician turns the balloon into a bunny, to the surprise of his assistants.

Council Member Cohen Introduces Legislation to Make Parking More Convenient for Motorists

  At Thursday's Stated Council Meeting, Council Member Andrew Cohen introduced legislation that would make parking more convenient for motorists throughout New York City.  The bill states that on blocks longer than two hundred feet, signs indicating parking, stopping or standing regulations shall be posted every one hundred feet or less.

There are currently no guidelines for the placement of parking signs on city streets.  The Department of Transportation presently installs signs where they deem necessary. 

“Trying to find parking is extremely difficult already.  To make matter worse, on too many streets in our city, particularly in the outer boroughs, the irregularity of parking signage makes this daily routine frustrating.  This law will require that signs are placed at regular intervals and help ensure that the parking regulations are more easily visible for motorists,” said Council Member Andrew Cohen.

“Additionally, some motorists receive fines for parking illegally, unbeknownst to them, as they are unaware of the parking regulations due to the fact that the signage is posted much further down the street.  This law would assist motorists in adhering to the regulations currently in place which would lessen the fines they inadvertently receive,” the Councilman added.

The bill has been submitted to the Council’s Transportation Committee for review.

Senator Klein Visits Riverdale Students Participating in College Trip Program at RKA

  College trips made possible with funding from Senator Klein

Senator Jeff Klein visited with high school students, guidance counselors and school administrators at MS/HS 141 Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy in Riverdale this morning to learn from students about their experiences on college trips made possible with funding Senator Klein provided through Project BOOST.

Senator Klein said, “Visiting a college campus, and getting a sense of each school's academic and cultural environment, is a critical component to every student's decision making process.  Listening to the incredible insights and experiences they gained from their visits proves exactly that. I am proud to have made these opportunities possible for the 200 students at MS/HS 141 who visited a wide range of colleges throughout the region. The stories we heard today illustrate exactly why we need to continue supporting programs like Project BOOST that give students access to the types of extracurricular experiences they may not otherwise have.”

 

Left - Senator Klein speaks with one student about her choice of which college she will be attending.
Right - Senator Klein and RKA Principal Lora O'Mara go over the list of RKA students that participated in the Project Boost program provided by the senator.

 Principal O'Mara introduces Senator Klein to the students.

Senator Klein, Principal O'Mara, and the students.

Upcoming Events and Important Deadlines in April

  News from Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda - 

I want to let you know about some exciting events that we have coming up in the 87^th Assembly District in the next few weeks.

• Sunday, April 13^th from 3:00pm – 6:00pm there will be an Easter Basket Give-Away at St. Andrews Church Parish Hall located at 781 Castle Hill Ave.  If you would like to receive a basket your child must be present and you must have a voucher.  To receive a voucher, please call my office at 718-931-2620.
• Saturday, April 19^th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm we will be hosting a Sustainable Spring Fling at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 1891 McGraw Ave.  This is a great opportunity to celebrate spring and Earth Day and where you can learn simple tips that will save you money and help our planet.  All are welcome to attend.

I’d also like to remind you that the deadlines to sign up for Pre-K and the Summer Youth Employment Program are quickly approaching.

If your child was born in 2010 they will be eligible for Pre-K in September.  With the expansion of Pre-K in New York City now is the time to start looking into available programs.  Please click here for more information on how to apply and if your child qualifies.  The deadline to apply is April 23^rd.

If you or someone you know is between the ages of 18 and 24 they may be eligible for the Summer Youth Employment Program.  This program provides youth employment for up to six weeks in July and August.  Click here for more information on how to apply.  We also have applications available in my District Office, located at 1973 Westchester Ave.  The deadline to apply is April 25^th.

I'd also like to inform you that due to computer work being done by the state my office will be closed this Saturday, April 12th.  I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions about these events, or if you'd like more information on either of the programs, please call my District Office at 718-931-2620.  

Assemblyman Luis R. Sepulveda
87th A.D.