Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda Hosts Fundraiser For Mayor Bill deBlasio
This was the place, the Arci Cafe (located on the corner of Commerce and Waterbury Avenues) where people from the Bronx came for a fundraiser for Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted by Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda.
The inside of the Arci Cafe was ready to go as people arrived to see, listen to, support, and many have their picture taken with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Mayor de Blasio is greeted by Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda who put this event together. On the left is one of the assemblyman's biggest supporters from the Banglrdeshicommunity of the Bronx Mr. Abdus Shahid..
After the introduction by Assemblyman Sepulveda, Mayor de Blasio spoke about how his administration has tried to make the city a better place for all of its residents. He then told of the unrest and problems around the country, but that here in New York he has been able to keep the people safe while peaceful demonstrations take place. After the mayors speech he stayed for over an hour to get to know some of the people at the event as most of the others had their picture taken with the mayor.
Assemblyman Victor Pichardo was on hand, and had his picture taken with Mayor Bill de Blasio, While everyone wanted to talk to the mayor Assemblyman Pichardo was able to get in a few words with the him.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Community Board 8 Land Use Meeting July 21st Agenda
MEETING NOTICE
LAND USE COMMITTEE
DATE: Thursday, July 21, 2016
TIME: 7:30 PM
PLACE: Horace Mann School
231 West 246th Street
Gross Theatre
(Enter at West 246th Street & Tibbett Avenue)
AGENDA
1. City Planning Commission Application Nos. N 160350 ZAX, N 160354 ZAX and N 160355 ZAX for the grant of authorizations for a modification of topographic features on Tier I sites, alteration of rock outcrops and for modification of botanic environment and tree preservation and planting requirements to allow the construction of a vertical and horizontal enlargement of an existing 1,336 sf single-family residence located at 625 W. 246th Street(Block 5913, Lot 860) within the Special Natural Area District (NA-2).
2 Manhattan College Master Plan Presentation
3. Commencement of work at Simone development site located at 3741 & 3755 Riverdale Avenue / 3644 Oxford Avenue
4. The Department of City Planning will present the results of the Special Natural Area District (SNAD) working group and proposed changes to the existing SNAD regulations. The proposed changes aim to create stronger and more specific regulations that ensure predictable development, continue the protection of natural features, and enhance the bucolic character of the area. (see attached)
5. Riverdale Country School After Hours Work application for limited interior work at 1 Spaulding Lane on Sundays during July and August.
6. Play Street applications:
· St. Margaret’s of Cortona School – Request to close West 260th Street between Riverdale Avenue and Delafield Avenue on school days 7:30AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30PM to 3:30PM
· PS 307 – Request to close Eames Place between Webb Avenue and Claflin
Avenue Mon - Fri 7:30AM to 3:00PM
· Horace Mann School – Request to close Tibbett Avenue between West 246th Street and West 250th Street on school days 8:00AM to 9:00AM and 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Bronx Community Board No. 8
5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 100
Bronx, NY 10471-2194
Tel: 718-884-3959 Fax: 718-796-2763
Email: bx08@cb.nyc.gov
Bronx Pride Entertainment Line-up for July 16th Event
Bronx LGBTQ Center and Montefiore Hospital present: Bronx Pride and Health Fair 2016 on Saturday July 16th from noon to 6 at Crotona Park Amphitheatre. Show lineup produced by Appolonia Cruz. Hosted by Lady Clover Honey, Vivika Westwood Mugler, & Appolonia Cruz + Music by Dj.TK.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Why Was Road Milling Equipment Placed in Front of the Riverdale Jewish Center on the Sabath
Saturday morning at 2 AM this road milling machine was placed in front of the Riverdale Jewish Center located at Independence Avenue and West 237th Street. At almost the same time Saturday morning another road milling machine was placed on Independence Avenue at the corner of West 237th Street diagonally across the street from the Jewish Center on the opposite corner as you see in the photo below.
The day before a third road milling machine was placed on Independence Avenue along the side of MS/HS 141, and also across from the Jewish Center. In the photo is a service truck with someone working on the milling machine.
One has to wonder since only one road milling machine was used to mill West 236th, 237th and 239th Streets the week before the July 4th holiday, why are there now three road milling trucks in the vicinity of the corner of Independence Avenue and West 237th Street? If you look closely at the photos you will see that the milling machine in front of the Jewish Center hangs over the crosswalk, while the machine diagonally across the street from the Jewish Center hangs over parked cars.
Above - You can see that if one is to cross the street in the crosswalk of Independence Avenue at West 237th Street, one has to walk under the extended arm of a road milling machine.
Below - Diagonally across the street you can see the extended arm of another road milling machine (which is also parked in a safety zone) extends over a few legally parked cars.
Here you can see how easy it is for a child to crawl under the unattended road milling machine to be hurt on one of the many sharp asphalt cutting blades.
So why are there three road milling machines placed to mill down streets that have already been milled, and awaiting repaving?
Any answers NYC Department of Transportation?
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj - International Family Day!
Please join
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and NYC Councilman Andrew Cohen
for our annual
International Family Day!
Saturday, August 13, 2016
East 205th Street Bainbridge Ave & 204th Street
12pm-5pm
Allerton Ave Food Festival - Sat. July 16, 2016
Join us at the
9th Annual Allerton Avenue Festival
& International Food Show!
Saturday July 16, 2016
12:00pm- 5:00pm
On Allerton Avenue between
Barnes Avenue & Boston Road
Rain or Shine!
Liver Performances by:
The Jumping Dragons
Gene DiNapoli
International Food Contest judged by Chef John Denizard
Also Featuring:
Kid's Activities, Hayrides, Dunk Tank and Much More!
For more information, please contact the office of Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj,(718) 409-0109 |
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