Statement by Assemblyman Sepulveda on Shooting in Caserta Playground

   “Last night’s shooting at Caserta Playground (St. Raymond's Avenue) is especially disturbing because of where it took place. Parks are supposed to be places where residents of all ages can interact with one another in a peaceful and enjoyable manner.  I introduced legislation last year with Senator Klein that would increase penalties when a shooting takes place within 250 feet of a playground or school, however it never came to a vote in the Assembly.  It is vital that we protect our parks so that people are not afraid to use them.  I am confident that Deputy Inspector Green and the 43^rd Precinct will quickly apprehend the suspect, however I encourage anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.”

  Office of Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda

District Office: 1973 Westchester Ave, Bronx NY ∙ Phone: 718-931-8620

ALFREDO THIEBAUD NAMED TO BRONX WALK OF FAME

  Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Alfredo Thiebaud, a longtime borough business leader and philanthropist and the founder of Delicioso Coco Helado, would be posthumously inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame.

“Alfredo was a friend, and he was someone the people of The Bronx could always count on for support. He created thousands of jobs during his career, and his business has become synonymous with summer in New York City. Honoring him with induction to the Bronx Walk of Fame is a special way for my office, and for the people of The Bronx, to honor his accomplishments and pay respects to his memory,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Mr. Thiebaud, who passed away following a tragic work accident in September 2014, founded Delicioso Coco Helado from his South Bronx apartment in 1967. Over the years the company grew to employ hundreds of individuals at any given time. His pushcarts became a summer staple in New York City, supplying kids of all ages with a tasty treat during the hottest months from a selection of dozens of flavors—including the coconut ice that made his company famous.

Mr. Thiebaud was also a well-known Bronx business leader and philanthropist, and was well known for his support of Little Leagues, youth groups and other community organizations.

Mr. Thiebaud will be officially inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame as part of the 44^th annual Bronx Week, a program of The Bronx Tourism Council. Bronx Week is an annual highly-anticipated 11-day event where the entire borough, including government, business, and the community-at-large, come together to celebrate “The Best of The Bronx” through festivals, concerts, health fairs, parades, performances and a host of other activities.

Bronx Week 2015 will take place from May 7-17. At the end of the 11-day celebration, our hometown heroes like Mr. Thiebaud are honored with induction into the Bronx Walk of Fame, where their names are emblazoned on a street sign to reside on the historic Grand Concourse forever.

For more information about Bronx Week 2015, visit ilovethebronx.com.

Croton FMC Meeting on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7pm at the DEP Office

Agenda

Croton Facility Monitoring Committee Meeting

Monday, April 20, 2015 – 7:00 PM

DEP Office – 3660 Jerome Avenue

I  Welcome and Call to Order Adaline Walker-Santiago, Chair

II Consider, Adopt April CFMC Agenda  -- CFMC Representatives

III Consider, Adopt 11/25/14 Meeting Minutes -- CFMC Representatives

IV Presentation on Wetlands Monitoring At Van Cortlandt Park Site 

                                                       -- Arne Fareth, DEP

V Update on Croton-Funded Parks Projects -- Andrew Penzi, DPR      

VI Croton Costs Report & Construction Schedule -- Bernard Daly, DEP

VII Discussion - Old Business CFMC Representatives, Agencies & 

Public 

VIII Discussion - New Business 

Proposed NYC Water Rates  For FY 2016 -- Eric Landau, DEP

IX CFMC Discussion &.Set Date of Next CFMC Meeting --  CFMC Representatives 

X Adjourn

CRESPO INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STHRENGTHEN BACKGROUND CHECKS ON UBER DRIVERS

  Proposed law would ban level 1, level 2, and level 3 sex offenders from applying and working for mobile transportation applications such as Uber, Lyft, and SideCar

ALBANY, NY  (04/14/15) --  Today, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, chair of the Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, announced he has introduced legislation (A. 6864) that will improve the safety for consumers using mobile transportation applications such as Uber, Lyft, and SideCar. 

Recent and growing accounts of violent crimes and rapes committed by drivers of these transportation networks has shed light into faulty background checks by Uber and the like. In order to help reduce the incidents of sexual assaults perpetrated on passengers, the new legislation goes beyond the faulty background screening processes used by mobile application transportation networks by simply prohibiting one set of individual who have exhibited dangerous criminal behavior from any participation in the workforce of these transportation systems.

According to Crespo, “The most heinous of crimes reported by drivers of said transportation systems all involve rape and even murder by drivers who had been screened but had long criminal records which were simply overlooked, ignored or missed.  Every action that policymakers can take to increase public safety should be acted upon diligently.  This is the case with this proposal.”

By adding level 1, level 2 and level 3 sex offenders to those prohibited from applying and working as “independent contractors” for Uber, Lyft and the like, this legislation will effectively reduce the threat to consumers that they will become crime victims.

Crespo added, “Major news organizations have conducted investigative reporting which has uncovered faulty background checks by Uber and the like.  This in turn has allowed individuals with violent criminal histories to work as drivers in these transportation systems.  This set of events and actions has placed countless consumers in harm’s way.”

In addition, and also of major concern is the fact that these “independent contractors” are inadequately insured leaving potential victims without proper compensation if an accident occurs.

Council Member Andrew Cohen Kicks-Off the Participatory Budget Vote by Casting His Own Ballot

Above - Councilman Andrew Cohen shows off his Municipal I.D. caed before he votes in his participatory budgeting process.

Below - Councilman Cohen is marking his ballot. Let's hope he did not leave his Municipal I.D. card on the table after voting.

  On Sunday, April 12th Council Member Andrew Cohen cast his participatory budget ballot during at the Riverdale YM-YMHA along with dozens of other District 11 residents. The event at the Riverdale YM-YMHA was the first voting opportunity for the District.

Participatory Budgeting gives residents decision-making power of $1 million towards community improvement projects in their neighborhoods. During this week, residents in the community will be able to see all the proposals on the ballot, as well as place their votes on which projects they think deserves funding the most. There are a total of 11 proposals this year, focused on renovations to schools, parks and libraries throughout different neighborhoods. Anyone who lives in the district, 16 years and older are welcome to vote; all that is needed is proof of residency.

This week is the culmination of yearlong efforts by community leaders and volunteers dedicated to the Participatory Budgeting initiative. Council Member Andrew Cohen will submit spending priorities to City Council, including the winning PB projects. A total of twenty-four council members are participating this year, giving communities all over the city decision-making power of more than $25 million.

Members of the community still have opportunities to vote throughout the week. The district office, located at 277 West 231st Street, will also serve as a permanent voting location until Friday. Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, and Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

 Upcoming voting locations and times:

1.                  Monday, April 13th

a.                   Mosholu Library – Vote only

b.                  285 East 205th Street

c.                   4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

2.                  Tuesday, April 14th

a.                   Riverdale Library – Vote only

b.                  5540 Mosholu Avenue

c.                   4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

3.                  Tuesday, April 14th

a.                   The Rambling House – Vote & Expo

b.                  4292 Katonah Avenue

c.                   7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

4.                  Wednesday, April 15th

a.                   Spuyten Duyvil Library – Vote only

b.                  650 West 235th Street

c.                   4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

5.                  Wednesday, April 15th

a.                   Vladeck Hall – Vote & Expo

b.                  74 Van Cortlandt Park South

c.                   7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

6.                  Thursday, April 16th

a.                   Van Cortlandt Library – Vote only

b.                  3874 Sedgwick Avenue

c.                   3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

7.                  Friday, April 17th  - Vote only

a.                   Woodlawn Library – Vote only

b.                  4355 Katonah Avenue

c.                   2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NBA Legend Dolph Schayes to be Inducted Into the Bronx Walk of Fame

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that NBA legend Dolph Schayes will be inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame.

“We have a long tradition of producing basketball legends in The Bronx, and Dolph Schayes is one of those greats that laid the foundation for future generations,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “He is a pioneer who was among one of the league’s first stars, and his popularity helped to build the NBA into the juggernaut it is today. His ability to drive to basket, from the power forward, as well as hit lethal two-handed set shots over most defenders made him a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.”

“I am honored to be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame,” said Schayes. “Growing up in The Bronx made a huge impact on my life and made me who I am. This borough is very special to me and I am very grateful to be recognized by Borough President Diaz.”

Schayes grew up on Davidson Avenue and 183^rd Street, near Jerome Avenue in University Heights, attended Creston Junior High School 79 and DeWitt Clinton High School (1945–48), where he led the basketball team to the borough championship.

After playing for New York University – where he won the Haggerty Award, given to the All-Metropolitan New York Division 1 men's college basketball Player of the Year – Schayes went on to play for the Syracuse Nationals (who would later become the Philadelphia 76ers). There he enjoyed a stellar career appearing in 12 NBA All-Star games, being named into six All-NBA first teams and winning the NBA Championship in 1955 helping defeat the Fort Wayne Pistons in seven games.

Schayes, who was a player-coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in 1963, eventually took his talents to the sideline and earned an NBA Coach of the Year award in 1966.

For his contributions to the game and the league, Schayes was named into the NBA’s 25th Anniversary Team, the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. He was also inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, the U.S. National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and the National Jewish American Sports Hall of Fame.

Dolph Schayes will be officially inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame as part of the 44^th annual Bronx Week, a program of The Bronx Tourism Council. Bronx Week is an annual highly-anticipated 11-day event where the entire borough, including government, business, and the community-at-large, come together to celebrate “The Best of The Bronx” through festivals, concerts, health fairs, parades, performances and a host of other activities.

Bronx Week 2015 will take place from May 7-17. At the end of the 11-day celebration, our hometown heroes like Schayes are inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame, where their names are emblazoned on a street sign to reside on the historic district of the Grand Concourse forever.

For more information about Bronx Week 2015, visitwww.ilovethebronx.com.

ECPW Wrestling at St. Francis Xavier School

  Last night ECPW Wrestling cane to St. Francis Xavier School for the Annual Wrestling event. It may not have been Hulk Hogan or John Cena, but the wrestlers who fought did their job as good as any other wrestlers.Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine , and others like 'Crazy Ivan, Ghetto Brown, Frankie Flow, and the tag team 'The Disrespectors to name only a few of the many wrestlers who appeared. The photos below will tell the story of the matches.
  On another note i was told that enrollment at St. Francis and other fine Catholic schools in the area is down. It seems that as the Morris Park Area evolves new people to the area are choosing other options such as Charter Schools or even the public schools to send their children.

Above -This was what it was all about - as above The winner if the Battle Royal match Mike 3D poses with some of the kids who were in attendance.
Below Hacksaw Jim Duggan with one of the younger fans.

Left - The New York State Department of Athletics officer checks the ring after it is set up.
Right - Junior Flo was the winner of the first match.

It was a tougher match for the T.V. champ Crazy Ivan as he wound up on the floor after being thrown out of the ring.











Left - Crazy Ivan however was victorious as he looks at some fans who were booing him.
Right - The battle royal royal match provided many exciting moments.

Left - The caveman is ready for the battle royal match.
Right - Frankie Flow winner of the first match is eliminated as he is dropped to the floor.














left - one wrestler is booted from the battle royal match.
Left - h\He lies on the floor after hitting the metal rail. He was OK, but a little sore later.

Left - the battle royal match continued until Mike 3D was the winner
Right - the Patient slivers to the ring.

Left - On his way from the ring the Caveman wanted a close up of himself.
Right - Ghetto Brown is victorious in his match.

















Left - Andrew Anders on last years Heavyweight Champion is the challenger to Champion Frankie Flow.
Right - The two contenders in the ring.

Left - Dan The Man says he has a paper from President Obama that he is in the match turning it into a triple threat match.
Right Andrew Anderson lies on the floor after being thrown out of the ring.

Left - Andrew Anderson can not get back in to the ring in time and looses the match to Frankie Flow the champion.
Right Greg the Hammer Valentine squares off with Kraig Steele.

Left - Hammer has his opponent ib the corner.
Right - Hammer applies the Figure Four Leg Lock to get a submission by his opponent.
















Left - Hacksaw Jim with his 2x4 in his hand warns his opponents to fight clean or else.
Right Hacksaw can't wait to get into the ring as his partner is taking a beating.

Left - Hacksaw comes in and takes his two opponents and bonks their heads togeyher.
Right - Hacksaw goes for the winning pim.

A victorious Hacksaw leaves with his 2x4 as the fans congradulate him on his victory.

Trump Golf Event - SOLD OUT!

   

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