Committee of 100 Democrats Free Community Barbecue Sat. August 15th

  It was dancing until it got dark, at Saturday's Committee of 100 Democrats 11th Annual Free Community Barbecue. As you will see in the photos below that about 200 people were in attendance at any given time during the all day long event. Several bands played, and there was no shortage of food given out. Even Committee of 100 Democrats critic Mr. Anthony Rivieccio wanted one of this years Committee of 100 Democrats T-shirts. State Senator Jeff Klein dropped by as he has done every year to say hello, and say that without clubs like the Committee of 100 Democrats and Chairman Ricky Martinez our election process is better off.  Chairman Martinez announced that he has selected Mr. John Perez to be the Executive Director of the Committee of 100 Democrats, and to increase the visibility of the Committee of 100 Democrats Bronx wide. Mr. Perez thanked Chairman Martinez for the appointment as Executive Director, and already has begun his task to make the Committee of 100 Democrats a Bronx wide club.

Above - State Senator Jeff Klein hears from one of his former constituents who wanted to know why the services to the community has gone down since the area was redistricted giving the community a different state senator. 

Below - State Senator Klein speaks to the crowd as Committee of 100 Democrats Chairman Ricky Martinez wears one of his favorite shirts. While there were many many events going on Senator Klein stopped by as he has done for the past 10 years for the Committee events. Thanks also go out to City Comptroller Scott Stringer's Bronx Borough Director Jason Laidley, and Public Advocate Letitia James Special Assistant and Outreach coordinator Timothy Tapia who were also in attendance.

Above and Below are some more photos of the crowd at the Committee of 100 Democrats 11th Annual Free Community Barbecue. 

 Above and Below are two of the bands that entertained the crowd.

Left - Frequent critic Anthony Riveccio admires this years Committee of 100 Democrats T-shirt.

Right - Mr. Rivieccio's close friend Ms. Shelia Sanchez also liked the Committee's T-shirt.

The new Committee of 100 Democrats banner that was designed by the new Executive Director John Perez. 

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS THE LEGENDARY SALSERO HECTOR TRICOCHE AT SOUNDVIEW PARK

Sizzling pop and salsa musician wows Bronxites at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series

   State Senator Jeff Klein, together with hundreds of community members, children and families, hosted the legendary salsero Hector Tricoche at Soundview Park on Thursday.

“As a young kid, I would often travel to Manhattan to enjoy the fun outdoor entertainment provided during the summer. Now, many years later, my summer concert series has become a tradition in The Bronx – bringing together the community to kick back, relax and enjoy some great music with friends and family. I proudly hosted Hector Tricoche in Soundview to provide first-rate entertainment for our families, friends and neighbors. Thank you to everyone who came out and I look forward to many more fun events coming up this summer,” said Senator Jeff Klein.

Hector Tricoche, a star in Latin music, is best known for hits like “Lobo Domesticado,” “Dime Si Ahora Te Vas,” “Mujer Prohibida” and “Yo Que Tu.” The beloved musician has wowed crowds around the world with his melodious voice and sizzling live performances.

“I’m thrilled to perform for all my people of The Bronx — ‘el condado de la salsa.’ It was great to hear everyone sing along to my greatest hits and dance throughout the night,” said Hector Tricoche.

Left and Right - State Senator Jeff Klein went into the audience before the concert to speak to some of his new constituents. Senator Klein would be joined on stage by local Assemblyman Marcos Crespo. 

Above - Senator Klein addresses the crowd of several hundred people.

Below - Soundview Assemblyman Marcos Crespo waves to the crowd.

As the concert goes on, Senator Klein and Assemblyman Crespo enjoy the music from audience level.






















                   

New Plans for Former Montefiore Site in Riverdale

  A new 14 story building sited on Riverdale Avenue featuring 48 one and two bedroom apartments with 40 parking spaces, a lobby, and 2,500 square feet of retail space was unveiled by representatives of Simone Developers for the former site of the proposed 11 story Riverdale Montefiore Medical  Center rejected by the community. The apartments in the 14 story building to be on floors 3 - 14 will be condominiums, and become rentals (like the neighboring Tuflan Terrace building)  if the apartments can not be sold. The ground floor on Riverdale Avenue will house a building concierge in the lobby, and have 2,500 Square feet of retail space. The second floor will be for 40 parking spaces of which 7 will be in the building with the remaining spaces lined up back to the Oxford Avenue parking lot entrance. 7 - 8 feet of the current land from where the former DJ Drug store foundation ends to Oxford Avenue will have to be removed for the project which seems to be using the same footprint as the old DJ Drug Store building did.  

  It was said that Simone Developers (the owners of the former rejected medical center site) is not in the business of building housing, that a 421A Tax Abatement would not be sought, and that the site is still available for sale. 

STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: Legionnaires' Disease Legislation Passed

“This legislation will make not only The Bronx but the entire city a safer place, and I am happy that the City Council has answered my call in response to the public health crisis my borough has faced since late July.

“With regular inspections of cooling towers and other infrastructure we can be proactive to prevent future outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease, and I look forward to Mayor de Blasio signing this bill and making it law.

“My thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those affected by this outbreak, especially the families of the 12 who passed away as a result of this disease,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Senior Social Wednesday August 18th

Attention Bronx Businesses !!!!

  

Attention Bronx Businesses !!!!

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce and

NYS Senator Jeff Klein

would like to invite you to reserve a table at our upcoming

September 9th Job Fair

4:00PM

The Hutchinson Metro Center Conference Center

Located at 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461

As an employer , you will receive a complimentary table, which will not only help fill your job vacancies but also

provide valuable exposure for your company.  The fair will attract hundred of Bronx job seekers with broad qualifications.

Please contact Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro at 718-828-3900 orMichelle@bronxchamber.org, Executive Director and H.I.R.E Administrator  if you are interested in reserving a booth and to learn more about the Bronx H.I.R.E. (Help Identify Real Employment) Program, a new program aimed at connecting Bronx residents with full-time employment through a comprehensive, one-on-one approach. 

Call 718-828-3900, emailMichelle@bronxchamber.org or log on to our website at www.bronxchamber.org 

for more information

Making Progress this Summer.New York City Public Advocate Letitia James

Friends,

I hope you are enjoying your summer! I'd like to tell you about some of the issues my office has been working on. As always, I value your feedback and ideas on how we can make New York work for all children and families who call our city home.

Protecting Children

Last month, I sent you an e-mail about Elisa W. and the nine other foster children who joined me in filing a class action lawsuit  against the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Protecting our foster children has continued to be a focus this summer, as we pursue our case. There are currently 11,137 children in the New York City foster care system, accounting for almost 60% of children in foster care in the state. Children in New York City spend over twice as long in foster care than children in the rest of the state and the country. Many of them are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse while in care.  Please read a summary of our case and our full complaint to learn more about Elisa's story and the stories of the children we are fighting to protect. 

 

Taking on Guns

Our nation is bleeding from gun violence. We cannot, and should not, bolster the gun retailers whose weapons are used to kill and damage our communities. Last week, the New York City Employee Retirement System(NYCERS) overwhelmingly passed my resolution to begin divestment proceedings from gun and ammunition retailers, such as Walmart. A study will be conducted of NYCERS' investments in gun retailers, including Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, and Cabela's. The transitional costs of divestment, and a transition strategy to ensure minimal financial impact to the City, will also be developed.

 

Fighting for the Futures of Working Families

Our current retirement system is broken. Millions of New Yorkers are facing a retirement without adequate savings or a retirement plan. My office issued a report highlighting the urgent need for New York City to take action against an impending retirement crisis. I introduced legislation that will be the first step in a process to create a City-based retirement savings program. This program would place no significant financial burden on taxpayers or private employers, but uplift millions of New Yorkers for generations to come. In fact, states like California, Illinois, and Massachusetts are already moving forward with similar initiatives, and New York City cannot fall behind. Retirement should not just be a luxury for the rich, and I am determined to do everything I can to ensure every working New Yorker can live out their golden years with security and dignity.  

Sincerely,

Letitia James

New York City Public Advocate

Movie on Riverdale Avenue - August 27th!

The Movie on Riverdale Avenue! has been 

rescheduled to Thursday August 27th

"Jurassic Park"