BP DIAZ ISSUES LETTER ON SHELTER SITES

  Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to Lilliam Barrio-Paoli, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services, concerning the lack of community notification and community input regarding the siting of homeless shelters in The Bronx.

The letter specifically mentions the recent decision by the Department of Homeless Services to bring a family shelter to the former Capri Whitestone Motel, located at 555 Hutchinson River Parkway, despite both the area’s lack of amenities and numerous economic development projects that have taken a foothold in the surrounding communities.

“Again, I am not opposed to sheltering our homeless families, but I am opposed to sheltering them at this site,” states Borough President Diaz in the letter.

The complete letter can be read here: http://on.nyc.gov/1ww5lkv.

Bronx Faithbased Institutions--Building on Faith-A Faithbased Development Seminar for Clergy-Thursday, September 18th..

  Building On Faith

A faith based develosment seminar for c

A Faithbased Development Seminar for Clergy

Does your property have untapped value, but you’re are not sure where to begin?

Are you approached by developers regarding your property?

Do you want to renovate, rebuild or expand?

Many faith-based organizations in the Bronx have properties that are in need of repair and that are underutilized. 

Development offers an opportunity to fund renovation and mission, but it can also be complicated and mired with pitfalls, cost and delay.

The Faith-Based Development seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of faith-based development options and strategies. 

Learn about the benefits and risks of development and how to create a successful project, from pre-development and financing to construction and occupancy.

·        Hear from the key partners you’ll need to achieve your development goals, including attorneys, architects, and lenders.

·        Expert panelists will review common terms, provide a project overview, and discuss how to begin the planning process.

·        The 90-minute seminar includes breakfast and a question and answer session.

 DATE: Thursday, September 18, 2014

TIME: 10:00AM – 11:30AM

LOCATION: Savoy Building, 120 East 149th Street, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room

SPEAKERS: Greg Maher, Executive Director, Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund, Inc.

Matthew Hall, Partner, Goldstein Hall PLLC

Michael McCaw, Michael Ivanhoe McCaw Architect, P. C.

Caroline G. Harris, Partner, GoldmanHarris LLC

Please RSVP to jchang@goldsteinhall.com

Committee Hearing on Safety at Public Housing Tomorrow

 

Public Housing Chair Ritchie Torres

Public Oversight Hearing on City’s $210 Million Dollar NYCHA Safety Plan

WHO: Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Public Housing Chair Ritchie Torres, Public Safety Chair Vanessa Gibson, Councilmember Inez Barron, public housing residents.  Representatives from: NYCHA, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, NYPD, DYCD, and other agencies involved in security plan

WHAT:  The City released a $210 million dollar safety plan after 31% increase in shooting and brutal attack of two young NYCHA residents. The hearing will include local residents and members of the community.

WHERE: Breukelen Houses Community Center, 715 East 105th Street (Glenwood Rd and E.105^th St.)

Brooklyn, NY 11236

WHEN: Tuesday, September 16^th at 10:00 AM

RIDICULOUS SIGNS

  Here are just two examples of the many ridiculous signs that we see every day.

  This sign appears on Broadway just past the new mall at Broadway and West 230th Street. The reason this sign is ridiculous is because there is no double solid line marking in the middle of the street or anywhere else on the roadway.

  No I am not making fun of State Senator Gustavo Rivera, but the photo was taken on Friday September 12th at the intersection of Kingsbridge Road and Webb Avenue, 3 days after the primary date on the poster. Gustavo, you know there is a $75.00 fine for every poster (or any material) placed on  public property since your first opponent Pedro Espada Jr. was fined thousands of dollars for doing this. I hope you are not following in your predecessors footsteps. It is a great photo of you on the poster, keep smiling. 

New York Works Program at the BOEDC Job Openings

Here Are a few Job Openings from the New York Works Program at the BOEDC

CVS Caremark

Customized Recruitment

Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.

851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda (by Elevator)

Bronx, NY 10451

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (By Appointment only)

County: Bronx

Contact: New York Works Program at the BOEDC

Phone: 917-763-9670 or 917-628-9797 or 917-952-5657

Web Site: www.labor.ny.gov

Position(s):

PT CLERK/CASHIER - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105246

Ensure customer satisfaction; ensure each customer has a positive shopping experience and remember that the customer is the top priority. 

PT PHOTO LAB TECHNICIAN - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105256

Carry out all functions necessary in providing exceptional customer service, processing customer orders, and promoting/suggesting products and services to customers. Carry out all duties delegated by the Photo Lab Supervisor and Store Management Team. 

FT SHIFT SUPERVISOR TRAINEE - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105250

Carry out all opening and closing procedures in the absence of management. 

PT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105255

Work as part of the Pharmacy Team to ensure that each customer has a positive shopping experience at CVS and to ensure customer satisfaction by serving each customer according to our company Values. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee is a training position where you can move to a Pharmacy 

Technician upon successful completion of CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and per local state pharmacy guidelines. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Previous retail experience - Must be at least 16 years of age - High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

WORK LOCATION:

Positions available in all 5 boroughs.

Please register online before attending recruitment at: http://jobs.cvshealth.com/ click on retail store jobs and call for appointment. Please bring ID and two copies of your resume.

 DIRECTIONS: 

Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp., 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

The office is within the Bronx Supreme Courthouse. Take the 4, or B train to the Yankee Stadium Subway stop. The BX 6, BX 13 and BX 55 buses stop at 161st St./Grand Concourse, in front of the building. EOE

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Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Customized Recruitment

Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda (by Elevator)
Bronx, NY 10451

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (By Appointment Only)
County: Bronx
Contact: New York Works Program at the BOEDC
Phone: 917-763-9670 or 917-628-9797 or 917-952-5657
Web Site: www.labor.ny.gov

Position(s):

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105189
JOB SUMMARY: Provides skilled nursing care to patient's in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides service in accordance with Maxim patient philosophy standards and policies. Salary: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Must have LPN License.

REGISTERED NURSE - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105176
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care along with care developed for each individual patient in accordance with physician's orders when applicable.
Salary: $27.00 to $32.00 per hour. Must have RN License.

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1105188
JOB SUMMARY: This position is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.
Salary: $10.93 to $13.00 per hour. Must have HHA Certification.

All positions are located in the Bronx and Westchester Counties. Part-Time and Full-Time hours are available. Must have at least one (1) year experience. Pre-screening drug test and physical exam i required.
Please bring to the event: copies of the appropriate license/certification/education, medical information, photo identification and reference letters. Also, please bring two copies of your resume.

YOU MUST CALL for an appointment in order to attend. 

DIRECTIONS:
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
The office is within the Bronx Supreme Courthouse. Take the 4, or B train to the Yankee Stadium Subway stop. The BX 6, BX 13 and BX 55 buses stop at 161st St./Grand Concourse, in front of the building.
Equal Opportunity Employer Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Randstad (Fed Ex Ground)
Customized Recruitment

Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda (by Elevator)
Bronx, NY 10451

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (By Appointment only)
County: Bronx
Contact: New York Works Program at the BOEDC
Phone: 917-763-9670 or 917-628-9797 or 917-952-5657
Web Site: www.labor.ny.gov

Position(s):

TEMPORARY DRIVERS - JOB ORDER NUMBER - NY1104739
JOB SUMMARY: Randstad is adding temporary drivers to provide transportation service for FedEx Ground in the NYC area. This is a full-time seasonal position. Drivers will be servicing Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester areas.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday. 30 - 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* 21 years old or older.
* Clean driving record. Driving abstract helpful but not necessary.
* Drug Screen, background check and physical required.
* Customer Service Skills.
* Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the last 3 years of Commercial Driving (ie. driving Box Truck or like-sized commercial vehicle). One year of commercial driving experience strongly preferred. CDL is not required.
* May include DOT roadside inspection history.

Please register online before attending recruitment at: http://bit.ly/100drivers and call for appointment. Please bring two copies of your resume.

WAGES: $14.00 per hour.

DIRECTIONS:
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
The office is within the Bronx Supreme Courthouse. Take the 4, or B train to the Yankee Stadium Subway stop. The BX 6, BX 13 and BX 55 buses stop at 161st St./Grand Concourse, in front of the building.
Equal Opportunity Employer Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Sears (Sales Associates and Cashiers)
Customized Recruitment

Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
851 Grand Concourse, Rotunda (by Elevator)
Bronx, NY 10451

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm. (By Appointment only)
County: Bronx
Contact: New York Works Program at the BOEDC
Phone: 917-763-9670 or 917-628-9797 or 917-952-5657
Web Site: www.labor.ny.gov

Position(s):

Sales Associate - Job Order # : NY1105065 Wages: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour.
Sales Associates are responsible for: selling and servicing customers within one or more departments, maintaining knowledge of products and using this knowledge to assist and educate customers on options available; providing customer assistance; and delivering a positive customer shopping experience. In general, pay for jobs in this category is based on a fixed hourly rate of pay plus potential commissions based on sales; however, the compensation structure may vary by department or store. Must have six months of prior retail experience.

Cashier - Job Order # : NY1105068 Wages: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour.
Cashiers are responsible for providing excellent customer service, efficiently and accurately completing sales and service transactions at the cash wraps, as well as handle customer issues that may arise on the sales floor. Must have six months of prior cashier experience.

TO APPLY: Prior to attending event, candidates must REGISTER ON-LINE AND CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT (917) 763-9670 or (917) 628-9797 or (917) 952-5657.
Sales Associate:
http://jobs.sears.com/career/337882/Merchandising-Pricing-Associate-New-York-Ny-Yonkers
Cashier: http://jobs.sears.com/career/337912/Cashier-New-York-Ny-Yonkers
*****Please bring two copies of your resume and ID.*****

 DIRECTIONS:
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.
The office is within the Bronx Supreme Courthouse. Take the 4, or B train to the Yankee Stadium Subway stop. The BX 6, BX 13 and BX 55 buses stop at 161st St./Grand Concourse, in front of the building.
Equal Opportunity Employer Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Expo 9-17-14

On Wednesday September 17, 2014 the Bronx Library Center will host a job expo for the community.  It is highly recommended that all attendees come professionally dressed and well groomed as well as bring plenty of resumes.  

Location: Bronx Library Center Auditorium

Address: 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY 10458

Time: 11:00am-5:00pm

Contact information: Robyn Saunders-Job Coach, phone: 718-579-4260 or email: ceisdepartment@gmail.com.

The Day After The Primary - How Did I Do

  The above photo should speak for itself as Senator Jeff Klein handily won re-election. While my crystal ball  predicted a 3 - 1 victory Klein won 2 - 1 or 67% to 33%. 

  It was not a good night however for the Bronx Democratic County organization. My CB predicted only one loss for county, but it seems now that two county backed candidates may wind up losers. In the 79th A.D. independent candidate Michael Blake won with 37%, Bronx Democratic county organization candidate Marsha Michael was only able to garner 23%, Independent candidate George Alvarez 23%, and 15% for the other 3 candidates in this race. In the 86th A.D. where my CB predicted a win by Hector Ramirez over incumbent Victor Pichardo the results (98%) have Hector Ramirez ahead by 11 votes 1,764 (50.2%) to Victor Pichardo 1,753 (49.8%). This race will obliviously be contested (probably by both candidates), and let's see if it can be resolved by the November election. 

  In other races - 

33rd State Senate Gustavo Rivera won 60 - 40 - slightly lower than predicted.

36th State Senate Ruth Hassel- Thompson won 84 16  - as predicted

77th A.D. Latoya Joiner won win 70% of the vote

78th A.D. Jose Rivera won with 77.2 % of the vote, but will be facing his Democratic opponent again who is running on the Republican line in Nov.

85th A.D. Marcos Crespo won with 76% of the vote.

  In all with the Bronx Democratic County organization missing the boat on the mayoral primary and the race for speaker of the city council last night was just another disappointing election night for the Bronx Democratic County organization and Chairman Carl Heastie. There are grumblings much like was heard in 2007 under then Bronx Democratic County Chairman Jose Rivera. The top name to replace Heastie has said that he is not interested right now, but it is believed that there are not enough votes right now to install a new county leader. The Bronx Democratic County Committee meeting is next week right after the primary. We shall see.

Senator Jeff Klein Re-elected UPDATED

UPDATED on Primary Day

  Yes I know that it is the day before the Democratic primary, but I wanted to share this part my weekly column with you which will be in Thursday's Bronx News. Did the Riverdale Press endorse Oliver Koppell as is implied in one of the Koppell mailings, or did Oliver Koppell try to deceive the voters.

Riverdale Report

By Robert Press

Senator Klein Re-Elected

   While this column is being written before Primary day 2014 the headline should be correct. I say it that way, because in the 34^th State Senate race challenger Oliver Koppell turned into almost everything that he had accused Senator Klein of being. From the very first word in the debates to the mailings by candidate Oliver Koppell he attacked Senator Jeff Klein since Oliver Koppell had no record to run on. Senator Klein did not have enough time in the debates or room on his mailings to extol his proven track record, which reached new heights for the 34^th Senate District, New York City, and New York State in the past two years. He has proven that he deserves to be re-elected and received the endorsement of almost everyone, and almost every union.

  In a mailing from candidate Koppell that disturbed me the most there was the four page review of his endorsements all 11 or 12 that is, if the Riverdale Press really endorsed candidate Koppell. The list is unimpressive especially with Betsy Gotbaum who had to be the worse Public Advocate, and the reason then Mayor Bloomberg wanted to get rid of the office at the top. There is a photo of candidate Koppell at a rally, but it is of candidate Koppell running for Attorney General with the words State Senate under the photo. By the way Oliver Koppell was never elected Attorney General he was anointed by the New York State Assembly to fill the vacant position. The words 'Vote to end corruption in Albany' are also below of the AG photo, and we see how good a job AG Koppell did.

  As for the Riverdale Press endorsement, the back page of the mailing has the New York Times endorsement – 'We enthusiastically support Mr. Koppel in this district'. Right under the New York Times endorsement is the Riverdale Press editorial 'Editorial: The honorable Mr. Koppell', with the words at the bottom of the page saying 'On September 9^th Vote for Oliver Koppell.' In checking the September 4^th Riverdale Press (the last before Tuesday's Democratic primary) the headline of the editorial reads 'Yes, you must vote.' In the very last paragraph they say that never endorse a candidate, and upon rechecking the Koppell mailer carefully I noticed the date of the Riverdale Press supposedly endorsement is November 7, 2013. Also in the September 4^th paper however are two half page ads for candidate Koppell that appear in no other local newspaper. One on the back page, and one on the page opposite the editorial where letters to the editor are usually found. The question is did the Riverdale Press silently endorse Oliver Koppell as its many articles the past weeks would also indicate, or did candidate Oliver Koppell try to device the voters into thinking that the paper had endorsed him?

UPDATE PRIMARY DAY 2014.

That's 81st A.D. District Leader Bruce Feld on the left, State Senator Jeff Klein in the middle, and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on the right talking to a voter who has come to vote at the Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy a.k.a. MS/HS 141 the largest poll site in Riverdale. Senator Klein's opponent Oliver Koppell can be seen in the background. Voting was the usual light at 10 AM time.

 I asked candidate Oliver Koppell about the mailing described above and Koppell had no comment. Also at the poll site was the associate editor of the Riverdale Press who said that the newspaper does not endorse candidates. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said he was shocked by the mailing and it does appear that Koppell is trying to deceive the voters in the mailing. Senator Klein did not want to comment on the record.