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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Assemblyman Crespo and Senator Diaz Donate Sewing Machines to James Monroe Senior Center
Pictured above (courtesy of Franck L. Strongbow) from left to right : Agustina Chez, Director Glisette Rivera, Raquel Olivieri, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Juanita Camacho, and partially hidden, Aida Sosa.
On Friday August 7, 2015 New York State Assemblyman Marcos Crespo performed a ribbon cutting inaugural ceremony donating three new sewing machines to James Monroe Senior Center located at 1776 Story Avenue in The Bronx, New York. The Monroe Senior Center is celebrating its 53rd years since opening in 1962, and is looking forward to a structural modest renovation that will take place next summer, 2016.
Assemblyman Crespo's donation was also sponsored by New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. Thanks to Mr. Frank Strongbow for this item which was edited for content.
You're Invited to Celebrate
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Bronx Borough President
Ruben Diaz Jr.
In Conjunction With The
Jamaica Progressive League
Cordially Invites You To Celebrate
The 128th Birthday Anniversary
of
Marcus M. Garvey
Jamaica's First National Hero
&
To Commemorate
Jamaica's 53rd Year of Independence
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 5:30 P.M.
The Bronx County Building
851 Grand Concourse
The Bronx, New York
Free admission; please RSVP to:
Sadie Campbell at 718.994.5496
Refreshments to be provided after program!
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Monday, August 10, 2015
Chase Manhattan Bank at 5581 Broadway Robbed This Afternoon
Police cars lined the bus stop on West 231st Street at the entrance to the Southbound #1 subway line after 3 PM, while a police officer stood in front of the Chase Manhattan Bank located at 5581 Broadway after the bank was robbed. According to 50th Precinct Commanding Officer O'Toole a note was passed to one of the tellers demanding money, while the suspect said that he had a weapon. The teller gave a yet undisclosed amount of money to the suspect who then fled on foot up Broadway. Captain O'Toole described the suspect as a 6 foot male Black in his mid 30's, and that the video cameras in the bank had good footage of the suspect and the robbery. It is not known how soon the suspect will be apprehended.
Above - One police officer stands in front of the Chase Bank located at 5581 Broadway to make sure the crime scene is not interrupted.
Below - One of the CSU officers is seen in the doorway of the bank.
Captain O'Toole the commanding officer of the 50th Pct. was right on the spot just after the Chase Bank was robbed. He spoke with me in front of the bank about the robbery. A notice on the bank door says that the bank is closed due to an emergency. The ATM windows on West 231st Street remained open and were very busy.
STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: Legislation on Legionnaires Inspections
“When it became clear that such outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease could be prevented through regular inspections, I proposed that the City Council move to create such legislation as quickly as possible. Today’s announcement is a great first step towards developing a system of regular inspections for cooling towers and other infrastructure that could breed the legionella bacteria.
“I will continue to work with all levels of government to ensure that we are better prepared to combat future epidemics,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Borough President Diaz first proposed legislation to address the lack of an inspection mechanism for cooling towers and other breeding grounds for the legionella bacteria last month. His original statement can be found here: http://on.nyc.gov/1Iz2ATC.
Editor's Note:
2 more cases of Legionnaire Disease have resulted in death, now bringing the death total to 12. As of August 3 rd it is said that the total number of cases peaked at 112 reported cases of Legionnaire Disease. No new outbreak cases have been reported since then.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Parkchester Festival Saturday
Below are a few photos ogf the Parkchester festival that took place at the Unionport and Metropolitan Avenues oval.
Above - The Bronx Children's Museum was on hand.
Below - Besides free hot dogs there was free cotton candy given out.
Above- Inflatable slides and a Bouncy Castle were set up for the children to enjoy.
Below - There were many vendors for the adults to browse.
Above - Another vendor.
Below - A stage was set up to showcase the entertainment.
RANGEL AND USPS HOST DEDICATION CEREMONY OF "CORPORAL JUAN MARIEL ALCANTARA POST OFFICE BUILDING"
Above - It was all eyes on the renaming of the Vermilyea Avenue Post office in the Inwood section of Manhattan the Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office as the banner on the top of the building states.
Below - A few of the elected officials and family of Corporal Alcantara.
Above - The Master of Ceremony was Manhattan Community Board 12 Chair George Fernandez.
Below the Color Guard places the flags in their places.
Above - The Dominican National Anthem was sung right after the american National Anthem.
Below - A look at the special guests for the dedication.
