CON EDISON BACK TO REDO WORK ON HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAINS

  This intersection at West 239th Street and Independence Avenue was the scene of work to lay a high pressure gas line that had street parking (on one side) removed a week before the Thanksgiving holiday until a week before the Christmas holiday. As you can see Con Edison has had to come back to redo this intersection where several gas mains are. In the photo below you can see the patch Con Edison did when laying down the High Pressure gas line. One only has to wonder where the next gas main explosion will happen since the work of installing the high pressure gas lines was done by what the Public Service Commission has said was 70 percent of untrained installers. That has resulted in many gas leaks that have been found, and the redoing of street work like theses photos and others that appear on this blog.

BP DIAZ BLASTS NYCHA HOUSING PROPOSAL

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is raising serious concerns over a proposal by the New York City Housing Authority to develop open green spaces between existing buildings at city housing projects.

“The tenants of NYCHA should not be treated like second-class citizens,” said Borough President Diaz. “Despite the assertions of NYCHA Chair Shola Olatoye, these green spaces play a critical role in the everyday life of building tenants, especially children, and should be preserved. NYCHA’s housing stock is already poorly maintained. Taking away light, air and green space from these tenants—taking away safe spaces where children play—would be an outrage.”

Borough President Diaz also criticized Ms. Olatoye for her comments in an interview with Politico New York, where she described the green spaces at NYCHA developments as “strewn with trash” and “gated off,” and therefore any discussion of their use by tenants amounts to “nostalgia.”

“Ms. Olatoye should not be so cavalier about her agency’s responsibility to manage these spaces,” said Borough President Diaz. “If the space is strewn with trash, pick up the garbage. If they are gated off, then open the gates. Her admission that NYCHA cannot maintain space for its tenants should not be an excuse to develop inappropriate housing projects, but should instead spark a discussion about ways to provide additional resources to the hardworking men and women employed by the housing authority.”

Borough President Diaz added that he is not opposed to all development on NYCHA property, and has in fact supported some projects in the past. But to develop on cherished green space does a tremendous disservice to the over 400,000 city residents who call these developments home.

“I understand the need to build more affordable housing,” said Borough President Diaz. “But this development should not be at the expense of the quality of life of NYCHA tenants.”

Calendar of upcoming Bronx Community Board #6 meetings

THE CITY OF NEW YORK

BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD 6

1932 Arthur Avenue, Room 403, Bronx, NY 10457

Telephone: (718) 579-6990 Fax: (718) 579-6875 Email: Brxcb6@Optonline.net

Honorable Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President

MS. WENDY RODRIGUEZ - Board Chairperson

MS. IVINE GALARZA -  District Manager

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015

Unless otherwise specified, all committee meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and take place at the community board’s NEW district office: Room 403 on the fourth floor of 1932 Arthur Avenue, Bronx New York.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Health & Human Services Committee: Ms. Diana Diaz, Committee Chair

Senior Citizens Outreach Committee: Mrs. Virginia Bird, Committee Chair

1. An informational discussion about Legionnaires Disease.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Parks and Recreation Committee: Ms. Margarita Espinosa, Committee Chair

Youth & Education Committee: Ms. Perquida Williams, Committee Chair

Law Enforcement Committee: Ms. Claudette Coles, Committee Chair

 Ms. Maria Garcia, Committee Co-chair

1. Planning for the community board’s January 2016 annual Youth Conference.

2. An informational update on activities at the Crystal Garden community green thumb garden.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Economic Development Committee: Ms. Alexis Thornton, Committee Chair

Housing & Land Use Committee: Ms. Sara N. Logan, Committee Chair

Sanitation Committee: Ms. Dior Doward, Committee Chair

Transportation Committee: Ms. Magdamarie Marcano, Committee Chair

1. A discussion and vote on a housing project being undertaken by Phipps Neighborhoods.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Monthly full community board meeting.

Location: VIP Community Services’ Men’s Residence

764 East 176th Street (Corner of Prospect Avenue) Bronx, New York

Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Agenda (subject to change):

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation.

3. Community Period.

4. Bronx Borough President’s Report.

5. Elected Officials’ Reports.

6. District Manager’s Report

7. Roll Call Attendance.

8. Committee Reports.

9. Adoption of Motions.

 A motion to adopt the minutes of Bronx Community Board #6’s meeting of April 8, 2015.

 A motion to adopt the minutes of Bronx Community Board #6’s meeting of June 10, 2015.

 A motion in the matter of a request from the South Bronx Overall 

Economic Development Corporation (SOBRO) for a letter supporting its efforts to develop 4529 Park Avenue (located at the corner of Park Avenue and East 183rd Street) as a seventy-six unit apartment building for a mixed population of special needs tenants, with a preference given to veterans and low income individuals and families. (The actual wording of the motion is to be determined at the meeting.)

 Other motions (if any).

10. Announcements.

11. Adjournment.

BCC 2015 Hispanic Heritage

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce  Cordially invites you to  join us for our 2015 Hispanic Heritage  Cocktail Reception  Thursday, September 17th, 2015  Scavello's Restaurant 101 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464 5:30 PM   Register Today! Call 718-828-3900 or  Email: events@bronxchamber.org Call 718-828-3900, email events@bronxchamber.org  or log on to our website at www.bronxchamber.org  for more information

TOMORROW 8:00 PM: SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK AT SETON PARK

Grammy-award winning artist Engelbert Humperdinck to serenade concertgoers at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series

State Senator Jeff Klein, together with hundreds of community members, children, and families, will host famed British balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m. at Seton Park.

With a global fandom, the legendary Humperdinck, has sold over 150 million records, won a Golden Globe for “Entertainer of the Year,” was nominated for four Grammy Awards, and released multiple gold and platinum records. Some of his most popular tunes include, “Release Me,” “After the Lovin’,” and “Am I That Easy to Forget.” A beloved British artist, Humperdinck’s music spans generations and has inspired millions of people around the world.

WHO: Senator Jeff Klein

Engelbert Humperdinck

Community members

WHAT: Senator Klein to host Engelbert Humperdinck at Seton Park

WHERE: Seton Park, Independence Avenue, between W. 232nd and W. 235th streets, Riverdale.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Friends of Adriano Espaillat's Fundraiser this Thursday

Friends of Adriano Espaillat

Cordially invites you to attend a

 

Fundraiser in honor of 

  

Senator Adriano Espaillat

 

Thursday, August 20th  * 6:00-8:00 p.m.

809 Bar & Grill

112 Dyckman Street

New York, NY 10034

RSVP CONTRIBUTION FORM

□Yes, I will attend. □ Sorry, I am unable to attend.

$500 _____ $1,000  _____ $2,500  _____ $6,500 ______ Other $______

Enclosed please find my check for $__________________.

Please make checks payable to:

  Friends of Adriano Espaillat

C/O 62 Park Terrace West apt A87,  

* New York, NY 10034

Get Your Tickets Now for Paint Nite with the Friends

	Paint Nite with the Friends Join us for a Paint Nite to support the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park's future art programs in Van Cortlandt Park. Let’s get creative for a great cause! Where: Kelly Ryan's at 5790 Mosholu Ave. Bronx, NY 10471 When: Thursday September 17th at 7pm Why: Because It's Fun and Friends of VCP Needs Your Help How: Register now athttps://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/newyork/900179 At Paint Nite, a master artist will give us step-by-step  instructions to create a work of art – while we socialize  and sip cocktails. We’ll all go home with a masterpiece. No art experience needed! Paint Nite will donate a portion of ticket sales to the Friends  of Van Cortlandt Park who will use all proceeds to help fund  future art programs in Van Cortlandt Park. Help us put the “fun” in fundraising – please RSVP and  register now! Thanks so much for your support, All of your Friends at Friends of Van Cortlandt Park

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.