I Found the Missing Spec's Re: 77th, 78th, and 85th A.D.'s

  Yesterday 'King' Stanley Schlein mowed down the competition as he knocked off the ballot all but two of the nine petitions that were submitted to the Board of Elections opposing any Bronx Democratic County slate of candidates. Recapping by Assembly District there was only one slate of candidates for Judicial Delegates or Alternates in the 81st and 83rd A.D.'s. King Stanley was able to knock off all but two of the remaining opposition slates of candidates to the Bronx Democratic County organization's slate in the 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, 84th, and 85th A.D.'s. The 2 reaming slates of opposition candidates in the 82nd and 86th A.D.'s were ruled to be on the ballot by the Board of Elections commissioners. The two remaining slates are on 'for now', as the next phase of petitioning begins called the 'Court Challenge Phase' where it is said 'King Stanley' wrote the book here. 

  The day after the Board of Elections hearings I was able to interview Mr. John Perez who was the contact person for four of the petitions that were knocked off by 'King Stanley'. the 79th A.D., 85th A.D. , and the two separate volumes that were submitted in the 78th A.D. Mr. Perez told me that he was never served anything by either the Board of Elections or 'King Stanley' who represented the three different challengers to the petitions submitted by him. Mr. Perez showed me copies of the Proof of Service (copies of the certified mail receipts that are required by the Board of Elections), but there seemed to be one thing missing an apartment number that is requested by the U.S. Postal Service to properly deliver the mail, especially when someone such as Mr. Perez lives in an apartment building with 150 apartments. Mr. Perez also said that there are at least three other Perez families in the building, and he does not know if one of the other Perez families received his mail. He said that the Board of Election Commissioners would not listen to his argument, and threw all of his candidates off the ballot. Mr. Perez did not say to me what his next move would be, but he has only a few days to contest the Board of Elections ruling in the courts. 

  As I investigated further, I found the four missing envelopes, and I was surprised to see that 'King Stanley' the expert on election law had made what should have been a fatal error that should have kept the three slates of Mr. Perez's candidates on the ballot. You will see what I mean in the photos I was able to get of the envelopes, and the reason why they were not delivered to Mr. John Perez. 

First - Above is how the four envelopes were sealed by 'King Stanley', very sloppy as they were not secured very well and could have opened at any time if they didn't. In the front photos the return address is that of King Stanley. 

Above - You see one envelope was sent Priority Mail, but is missing an apartment number (which is required on the certified mail form) so the carrier notes that the package could not be delivered on July 22nd as noted.

Below - This 2nd package was also marked undeliverable on July 22nd by the postal carrier, it also lacks an apartment number.

Above - This third package was also marked undeliverable on July 22nd by the postal carrier, it also lacks an apartment number.

Below - This fourth package is marked undeliverable on July 23rd by the postal carrier, it also lacks an apartment number. 

To sum it up these four packages will soon arrive at the address of 'King Stanley' since they are to be returned to the sender as being undeliverable to the person as addressed, because they all lacked the full proper address which includes the apartment number. 

Movie on the Avenue this Thursday Night! July 30th

KRVC's Summer 2015 Movie Series to Get Underway Soon!

Join Us this Thursday, July 30th for Jurassic Park and our first ever Movie on the Avenue!

Screen will be set up on 236th Street and Riverdale Avenue and Movie - Jurassic Park - will start at dusk!

 

Here is what we will show and when and where for our summer series:

 

Thursday, July 30 - Watch Jurassic Park on South Riverdale Avenue (screen will be set up at 236th Street)

 

Wednesday, August 5 - Join us for The Lego Movie in North Riverdale's  Vinmont Park - Mosholu Avenue at 255th Street

 

Saturday, September 5 - Don't miss The Lion King, which we will show at our back-to-school event in Seton Park - Independence Avenue and 232nd Street

 

Note - all movies start at around dusk but we invite you to arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy our bounce house!  And please come early to the South Riverdale Avenue event and support our local business sponsors!!  Bring your own chairs and blankets. Limited seating and tables for viewing and eating (buy food from the restaurants on the Avenue please!) will be provided at our South Riverdale Avenue event.  No tables and chairs will be provided at our park events so be sure to bring your own to those!!

 

Please also note that State Senator Klein will announce more summer movies and his summer concert series soon as well.

STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: Hedge Fund Demands on Puerto Rico

   “It is a travesty that these hedge fund millionaires want to squeeze a dry sponge, insinuating that Puerto Rico should close down more schools to pay its debts, when earlier this year 100 schools were closed down while another 500 schools were restructured. This does not count an additional 60 schools that were shut down last year.

“They are certainly behaving like vultures, insisting that the residents of the island pay more taxes when those taxes have already been raised in response to the economic crisis. The demands of creditors, which include selling public land and firing teachers among other suggestions that will not resolve this crisis, put considerable pressure on the 3.5 million American citizens that call Puerto Rico their home.

“Such craven behavior shows why it is so important that the federal government allow Puerto Rico the opportunity to file for bankruptcy protections,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

International Day of Friendship!

International Day of Friendship  is celebrated around the world, as  countries partake in a variety of events to promote peace and unity. Nearly one million Brooklynites were born abroad and 47% of us speak a language other than English at home. Brooklyn is the perfect place to celebrate diversity and culture! Join me this Sunday, August 2nd at 1:00 PM at Cadman Plaza Park. Admission is FREE! There are many ways you can participate: Unity Parade - All 193 countries that are member states  of the United Nations. Click here to sign up and carry  your flag!  Cultural Performances - Journey around the world  with  music, art and more.  International Food Tasting - Sample continental cuisine from  across the globe. Join the Team! - Click here to sign up to volunteer and help  showcase the diversity of One Brooklyn! Want to Learn More? Click here. Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday! - Eric

Save the dates for these upcoming events, which I am proud to support, at and around  Every Tuesday Brooklyn Borough Hall Tour 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Free Legal Services: Foreclosure Intervention/Prevention 2nd and 4th Thursdays of Every Month Free Legal Services: Housing, Elder Law, and Pension Matters       Tuesday, July 28th  Tenant Harassment Hearing Wednesday, July 29th Capacity Building & Grant Writing Wednesdays, from July 29th to August 12th A Summer Movie Under the Stars Wednesday, August 5th Blood Drive Thursday, August 6th Construction Contractors Open House Tuesday, August 18th Road Mapping for Parents of Children with Special Needs: One-to-One Help Uniform Land Use Review Procedure Public Hearing

International Family Arts and Music Festival on August 1st!

We invite you to share your culture and  tradition from around the world at this  year's International Family Fun Day on  August 1st! Tracey Towers 40 West Mosholu Parkway South  Bronx, NY 10468  12 pm to 5 pm  Enjoy kids activities & games such as  bounce houses, face painting, live  entertainment, food  & more Directions: Take the 4 train to Mosholu Parkway,  take the Bx10 or Bx28 to Mosholu Parkway  .

CM Torres Statement on CCRB Rules Cop Used Excessive Force

  “The Civilian Complaint Review Board’s finding of excessive force by Sgt. Eliezer Pabon confirms what Javier Payne’s family and the community have long known. Independent oversight of the NYPD is essential to winning back the community’s trust and necessary to ensure fair practices. I commend the CCRB for bringing Javier’s family closer to justice. Moving forward, the NYPD should pursue disciplinary charges against Officer Pabon and hold him accountable for his actions. A swift response by the NYPD will make clear that police brutality is always unacceptable. Failing to pursue further actions is counterproductive to efforts that attempt to improve the relationship between communities and the police,” said Council Member Ritchie Torres of the Bronx.

Assemblyman Dinowitz Introduces Nation's Toughest Immunization Law to NYS Assembly

   Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz announced today he introduced a bill that would eliminate all non-medical exemptions for immunizations for children, giving New York State the strongest immunization law in the country.

Currently, under section 2164 of Title VI of the New York State Public Health Law, all children are required to receive immunizations for poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, diphtheria, rubella, hepatitis B, HiB, and varicella (commonly known as the chicken pox). However, current law also grants an exemption from the immunization requirements for parents who have religious objections to vaccinating their children, as well as a medical exemption should a physician certify that an immunization may be detrimental to a child’s health. The new proposed law would repeal all non-medical exemptions.

“This past winter we were all reminded of the dangers of not vaccinating our children when a measles outbreak that started with just one person in California, made its way across the country, infecting over 141 people,” saidAssemblyman Dinowitz. “While some seem to question the science behind immunizations, the fact is that vaccinations are endorsed by the United States Surgeon General, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a necessary public health measure to ensure the general health and welfare for everybody. When you decide not to vaccinate your children, you’re not just putting them at risk; you’re putting everyone they’ll ever meet at risk.”

According to the CDC, sustaining a high vaccination rate among school children is critical to the prevention of disease outbreaks, including the reestablishment of diseases that have been largely eradicated in the United States, such as measles.

State data from the 2013-14 school year revealed there are at least 285 schools in New York with an immunization rate below 85%, including 170 schools with rates below 70%, well below the CDC’s standard of at least 95% to maintain herd immunity.

“I was shocked to find that in my district alone there are two schools that fail to meet the CDC’s 95% standard for maintaining herd immunity with respect to the measles” said Assemblyman Dinowitz. According to NYC Department of Education data, 5.5% of the students at P.S. 24, and 7.1% of the students at St. Brendan’s School in Norwood are not completely vaccinated. “This data is alarming, and it just goes to show that low vaccination rates are problem across New York State.”

The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan). Should the legislation pass, New York would become just the fourth state nationwide to adopt such a strict immunization standard, joining California, Mississippi, and West Virginia.

“Because not every child can be vaccinated for legitimate medical reasons, it is incredibly important that we make sure that every child who can, receive the proper immunizations. This bill will ensure that every child across the state is properly vaccinated, not just to protect them, but to protect the community around them,” said Assemblyman Dinowitz.

Council Member Andy King to Bring Free Dental, Legal and Mammogram Services to Bronx Residents

  Council Member Andy King is bringing free health and legal services to residents of the Bronx on Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of the 2015 Community Engagement Service Day. 

  Mobile vans from the New York Legal Assistance Group, New York University Dental and St. Barnabas Hospital’s Mammogram Services will be parked outside Council Member Andy King’s District Office at 940 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain or shine)

  Free legal assistance will be offered on family law issues, including domestic violence, orders of protection, divorces, child custody/visitation and child and spousal support; housing issues, such as eviction prevention, landlord disputes, unsafe housing conditions; and public benefits, including social security disability insurance, food stamps and public assistance. 

  The NYU Dental Van services include exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings and tooth extractions.

  The SBH Mobile Mammography Van provides free mammogram screening for women without health insurance coverage. Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance care required.

 All vehicles are equipped with private meeting rooms and computers that allow it to operate as full-service offices.

  Also in attendance will be the FDNY CPR van, OTC Mobile Stores van, Metro Plus, Rite Aid, the Bronx Community Health Network, Asphalt Green, HealthFirst and many others.

 Appointments must be schedule for the mobile vans by contacting the Office of Council Member Andy King's office at 718-684-5509 and ask for Stephannia Cleaton.