Dear Bronx Democrat,
Below is a list of upcoming events. Attached you will find flyers for each event.
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In solidarity,
The Bronx Democratic County Committee
1640 Eastchester Rd.
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Sunday, May 8, 2016
Bronx Democratic County Committee - Upcoming Events
HRWG, BCEQ, NYSDEC Power Plan 4:30-8pm on Wed 5/11
REMINDER
TIME: Wednesday May 11, 2016 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm
TOPICS: Future Plans for Harlem River Working Group
BCEQ Board Meeting
Conversation NYS Clean Power Plan
PLACE: Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street. Bronx NY in the Conference Room
Directions: http://www.bronxmuseum.org/
4:30 pm - The Harlem River Working Group will discuss updateson the Harlem River and plans for the year.6 pm - BCEQ will hold a brief Board meeting to discuss Educational and Environmental Awards.6:15 pm - A conversation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on the State's Clean Power Plan
These meetings are open to the public, but a reservation is necessary.
Harlem River Working Group (HRWG)
The HRWG will be meeting to discuss our successes, updates, and future plans.
The HRWG will be meeting to discuss our successes, updates, and future plans. - Fall Festivals (Roberto Clemente and VCP) and Wilderness Inquiry Canoemobile
- Workshops on the Harlem River Long Term Control Plan
- What's next along the Harlem River Greenway
- Tibbetts Brook Daylighting
- BCEQ's Step 2 of the Harlem River Brownfield Opportunity Area Program
- City of Water Day Activities
A Conversation on the State's Clean Power Plan
The Clean Power Plan is a new rule set by President Obama and the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) to cut carbon pollution from large power plants – the biggest source of carbon pollution in the United States. The Clean Power Plan will reduce the pollution causing climate change and its impacts on New York.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) needs to develop a state plan to meet the goal that EPA has set for New York and would like your input. New York is better situated than most states to comply with the Clean Power Plan because it has reduced emissions substantially over the past decade. Governor Cuomo’s clean energy programs will reduce these emissions even more.
New York is working to develop strategies to provide broad benefits to communities - particularly low-income and communities of color – by reducing carbon pollution from power plants and doing so in a way that focuses on cleaner energy.
They are looking to you to provide the vision for these strategies.
NYS has the flexibility on how to meet the goals of the Clean Power Plan. Help the state choose among various approaches, while also hearing about how the Clean Power Plan works with other air pollution and clean energy programs.
Look for an invite to a discussion for the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Program Workshops the second week in July before the City of Water Day. We are planning to hold the Proposed 2-Hour Workshop at Manhattan College Lower Campus during the day.
We also plan a 30 minute brief presentation in the evening at another location.
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS ANNUAL SPRING CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL AT ST. THERESA’S SCHOOL
State Senator Jeff Klein hosted his annual spring children’s festival at St. Theresa’s School on Saturday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. Over 200 families enjoyed the festivities that featured face-painting, a bouncy house, arts and crafts, music, and lunch.
Above - State Senator Jeff Klein stands in front of the Bouncy House with only a few of the children who attended his spring festival at St. Theresa's School.
Below - Mike is getting his face painted as his mother looks on.
Above - Hot dogs and snacks were on the menu.
Below - Among all her many other duties Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro helped out at the cotton candy table.
Friday, May 6, 2016
GreenThumb May News
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NYLCV Applauds Council on Carryout Bag Bill Passage
NYLCV APPLAUDS NYC COUNCIL FOR PASSING THE CARRYOUT BAG BILL
BILL MOVES TO MAYOR'S DESK AFTER 28-20 VOTE IN FAVOR
Today the New York City Council passed Intro-209, the Carryout Bags Bill, by a vote of 28-20. NYLCV has long advocated for the bill, making it a priority bill in its last two NYC Council scorecards and sending thousands of petition signatures to council members and the mayor. In response, Marcia Bystryn, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters issued the following statement:
"Carryout bags are not free. Every New Yorker pays when we see our trees, streets, playgrounds, waterways and beaches littered with plastic bags. Taxpayers spend $12 million a year just to truck bags to landfills, which drive through low-income communities of color to transfer stations, contributing to air pollution and causing increased asthma rates along the way. A shopper uses a disposable bag on average for just minutes, while the toll on the environment lasts for decades.
"New Yorkers can pause for a second at the register. When asked if they need a carryout bag, the choice will be theirs. That pause will make a world of difference for cleaner streets, a greener city and a healthy environment.
"As the largest city in the United States, New York City just took a bold step toward joining the dozens of other municipalities that have already adopted legislation restricting the use of these bags. We thank Council Members Lander and Chin for their tireless advocacy, and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for her leadership in shepherding the bill through the Council. We look forward to working with Mayor de Blasio to ensure successful implementation."
EDITOR"S NOTE
Before we celebrate to much, there is talk that the state legislature, which has the power to, may convene to overturn this bill which still has not been signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio. If he is still mayor by the time the signing comes around.