Saturday, April 16, 2016

COUNCIL DISTRICT 45 COMMUNITY NEWS










Community Says NO To Co-Location 
Proposal At Meyer Levin JHS


On Monday night, April 11Council Member 
Jumaane Williams joined parents, teachers and 
students to testify at a Department of Education 
(DOE) hearing at Meyer Levin Junior High 
School to speak out against the forced co-location 
of Meyer Levin with the proposed Uncommon 
Charter School. For video of the Council Member's 
testimony, log on here. And hear from the students 
themselves in this unique video that demonstrates 
the extraordinary talent being nurtured at Meyer 
Levin.


The forced co-location would displace Meyer 
Levin's performance arts space on the third floor, 
essentially "gutting" their performance arts program, 
which is the heart of the school's curriculum. Here 
are photos of what the community would lose if this 
co-location were allowed to proceed:


Since the rally, the Department of Education has felt 
the pressure and decided to postpone the vote about 
the co-location to May 18 at Long Island City HS in 
Queens, which was initially to take place next week. 
Plans are now underway to transport parents & 
student to the vote. Council Member Williams is 
working with his colleagues in government, State 
Perry to help preserve this much-needed resource 
in our community.


COMING NEXT WEEK!
Wednesday, April 20
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Auditorium
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn
7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20
1097 Bergen Avenue, Brooklyn
7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20
175 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21
2820 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn
8 p.m.


Friday, April 15, 2016

The Bronx Voice Hits the Bronx



   The newest newspaper in the Bronx called the Bronx Voice has become available from Riverdale to Throggs Neck, to Bay Plaza, and beyond. Below is a photo of the premier issue front page of the new Bronx Voice which will become a weekly Bronx newspaper starting the first week of May. Did I forget to say that the Bronx Voice will be free newspaper full of what the Bronx readers want. No games, comics, or dull columns, The Bronx Voice will have Bronx Life and Bronx News.







Construction on Riverdale Avenue Two Weeks After DOT Mills and Repaves the Street.


   Less than two weeks after the NYC DOT milled and then repaved Riverdale Avenue from West 239th Street all the way down the hill to West 239th Street there appears to be markings on Riverdale Avenue from West 238th to West 239th Streets. The photos below will show markings for gas and water line that are below the street as is done prior to any street construction. 

   It was said by Bronx DOT Commissioner at a public Community Board 8 Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting that the DOT was starting its yearly milling and repaving program because of the nice weather the New York City area was having. Unfortunately, it appears that construction may dig up the street that was milled and repaved two weeks ago in the near future as you can see in the photos.



Above - You can see just how fresh the repaving of Riverdale Avenue is at the intersection of West 238th Street, as the tar sealant still has not cured in place. Note the markings that have been placed on the newly repaved street.
Below - More markings show where placement of certain utility and water or sewer line are below the street level.




You can see the markings go up Riverdale Avenue towards West 239th Street where the repaving ends.


Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's Sanitation Forum- April 21, 2016



Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's
Legal Series Forum  
Join us for our first Legal Forum on
 NYC Sanitation Guidelines 

Thursday, April 21, 2015
6 pm to 8 pm
Bronx House
990 Pelham Parkway South
Bronx, N.Y. 10461
For more information, please contact the office of
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj
 

Democratic Debate Statement from Council Member Jumaane Williams



"Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders both made excellent points about the state of our country and what can be done to move the United States forward. However, like many voters, I am still undecided on who to endorse. We need a candidate who will be bold in building affordable housing and ending the epidemic of gun violence that is plaguing our communities, including by adopting universal youth employment."

Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, 
45th Council District,4517 Ave D, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing - Tuesday May 3rd



Bronx Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
Tuesday | May 3, 2016 | Trump Golf Links Ferry Point
 
Take Advantage! 
Early Reservation & Member Discounts
for paid reservations by April 15th.
 
Sponsorship Opportunities available to promote
your company and cultivate business relationships.

STATEMENT FROM STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN RE HERBALIFE



     “Bravo to Betting on Zero director Ted Braun and his team who spent over three years examining the financial harm inflicted on tens of thousands of Latinos across the country by multi-level marketing company Herbalife. Six months ago, my undercover research exposed Herbalife as a ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme where new recruits lured into a ‘business opportunity’ and wind up losing thousands of dollars. Legislation I recently introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to regulate multi-level marketing companies, like Herbalife, to prevent unsuspecting sellers from being victimized.

Shining the light on Herbalife and their deceptive business practices is incredibly important to me and this documentary, which premiered last night at the TriBeCa Film Festival, further vindicates my work protect victims by passing legislation.  I hope that other regulators take this issue as seriously as Mr. Braun and I do.” Said State Senator Jeff Klein.

Over 13,000 Petitions Collected for Adriano Espaillat






You helped us collect over 13,000 petition signatures, more than 10 times the amount needed to get on the ballot! I know how hard you worked to get us here, waking up early and staying out late. I am truly thankful. Because of your hard work, this campaign is off to a great start.
 
This is a big achievement and it will show everyone just how ready we are to win in June! But we are not there yet. I still need your help to knock on doors and make calls with me. If we all work together, we will win this primary and can begin the work of breaking down barriers and building a better future for everybody in the district.
 
Once again, thank you for your support. I'll see you out there.
 
Sincerely,
Adriano Espaillat

Espaillat for Congress 2016