Assemblyman Michael Blake - Join me in Martha's Vineyard next Wednesday

Please join us for a reception

in support of Michael Blake

Assemblyman of New York State’s 79th District

RSVP HERE  http://bit.ly/2bmpC6j​
Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Date: Wednesday, August 17th
Location: 9 Huntington Ave, Oaks Bluff

Have a question? Contact Britney Whaley at bwhaleynyc@gmail.com

EDITOR"S NOTE:

Assemblyman Blake left out the state, that being Massachusetts..

Things to visit in Oak Bluff Massachusetts -

Yankee Stadium - NO

Bronx Borough Hall - NO

The Bronx Zoo, or Bronx Botanical Garden - NO

The Bronx Hub on 149th Street - NO

Anything Bronx - NO

But you can find  Lola's Martha's Vineyard, the Flying Horses Carousel,

The Ritz • Martha's Vineyard, The Barn, Bowl & Bistro, 

and 

Sand Bar Martha's Vineyard to name a few.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a summer evening of Twilight Golf

Nutrition and Music Presentation by Sylvia Elbaz, MS, CNS on Aug. 24th

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center 

3880 Sedgwick Ave., First Floor 

Enjoy a delectable lunch at 12:15 PM followed by a nutrition talk and original music by Sylvia Elbaz, MS, CNS, host of Health’s Kitchen, a cable TV cooking show on Wed. Aug. 24th at 1:00 PM.  

Ms. Elbaz, who has a Master degree in nutrition, has taught at Nassau Community College and Kingsborough Community College. An accomplished guitarist, she has composed many original songs, some of which she will share with us along with international selections.

Ms. Elbaz taught science courses for ten years in New York City Public Schools.  In addition to her private practice as a nutritional consultant, she lectures frequently at health clubs and for community organizations.

Menu: Beef Moussaka or Breaded Pollack Fillet, garden salad, roasted eggplant, orange. Refreshments will be served.

Recommended senior contribution is $2.00 for the meal and $1.00 for the event.  Non senior fee is $5.00 for the meal and $2.00 for the event.   Kindly call the senior center office: 718-549-4700 for meal reservations by Mon. Aug. 22nd. 

SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS CONCERT FEATURING THE BRONX WANDERERS

  Senator Jeff Klein hosted The Bronx Wanderers, as they performed their last Bronx show on Thursday night at Veterans Memorial Park. Hundreds of Bronx residents enjoyed an amazing concert and said farewell to The Bronx Wanderers before  their residency kicks off at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in the fall.

“We have been happy to enjoy The Bronx Wanderers for years, and as we send them off, I was thrilled to host one last performance. Bronx families came together to enjoy this farewell show, as part of my Summertime Symphonies series, and they did not disappoint. While we’ll miss them right here in The Bronx, I want to wish everyone’s favorite father-sons group a great stay in Las Vegas,” said Senator Jeff Klein.

The home-grown group, a father with his two sons, has long rocked audiences with their blend of hand-picked oldies from the 50’s through the 70’s. Over the past 14 years, The Bronx Wanderers have performed in over 35 states.

“For me, it all started here, and as we are getting prepared to leave for an extended stay in Las Vegas, I can never thank Senator Jeff Klein and his entire staff for allowing us one final show for all of our friends from The Bronx and Westchester. We are thrilled to be coming home,” said Vinny Adinolfi, The Bronx Wanderers.

This free concert is part of Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies series. For more information on Senator Klein’s Summertime Series, please call Senator Klein’s office at (718)822-2049.

Croton Filter Plant - FMC Meeting is September 29, 2016

  Dear Croton Community,

For scheduling, the Croton Facility Monitoring Committee will next meet on Thursday, September 29, 2016

.  The meeting will begin at 6:30pm at DEP's community office, 3660 Jerome Ave, Bronx NY 10467.

  An Agenda will be posted as soon as it is sent.

  If you have any questions you can contact Martha Holstein from DEP at mholstein@urbansol.com , or 718 625 1005

TITO ROJAS “EL GALLO” IN MORRISON AVENUE FESTIVAL

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW 
By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 
District 32 Bronx County, New York 

You should know that the Morrison Avenue Festival will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Morrison Avenue between Westchester and Watson Avenues in Bronx County.

It is important for you to know that 15 years ago, then Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr. created this Morrison Avenue Festival for families and children to gather and enjoy an outdoor day of music and live entertainment, free children’s games, and food sold by local vendors.

You should also know that when Assemblyman Marcos Crespo was elected to replace Ruben Diaz, Jr., Assemblyman Crespo continued the tradition of celebrating the Morrison Avenue Festival, which has grown to attract more than 10,000 people.

For the past several years, the Morrison Avenue Festival has been coordinated by Freddy Perez Entertainment, who this year, has contracted Tito Rojas "El Gallo" and Nayibe La Gitana among other attractions.

I look forward to another successful Morrison Avenue Festival, and to seeing our Bronx families and children enjoy this very special event.

I am Senator Reverend Rubén Díaz, and this is what you should know.

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj - Join us for International Family Day! Sat Aug. 13

Please join

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj
&
NYC Councilman Andrew Cohen

for our annual 

International Family Day!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

East 205th Street Bainbridge Ave & 204th Street

12pm-5pm

      Kids Activities & Games/ClownsFace Painting/Balloon Art

Bounce House and Dunk Tank

Hayrides , Giveaways  

and much more!

We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj's office at (718) 409-0109

Gustavo Rivera Blasts Challenger Cabrera as a "Trump Trojan Horse" in Albany

  State Senator Gustavo Rivera today blasted his opponent Fernando Cabrera for getting massive support from a GOP-linked SuperPac when Democrats are poised to win the majority in the State Senate.  Recent filings with the New York State Board of Elections show that New Yorkers for Independent Action, the SuperPac supporting Cabrera, has received millions in contributions from established GOP donors, and is working with consultants linked to the Bush-Cheney campaign and Karl Rove as part of their effort to defeat Democrats like Gustavo Rivera. 

 

Among the donors to the SuperPac are Walmart Heiress Alice Walton, who has given $450,000; $150,000 from conservative activist Roger Hertog, and $75,000 from anti-choice, anti-LGBT hedge funder Sean Fieler.  The vendors to the SuperPac include Jeff Buley, a Republican attorney who worked for the Bush-Cheney campaign in Nevada in 2004 where the campaign was accused of voter suppression efforts; and Eagle Point Strategies, a firm whose principal, Claude Lavigna, has deep ties to the Senate Republicans and who was linked to a Karl Rove-backed effort in 2014 to support the NYS Senate Republicans.

 

"Cabrera is a Trump Trojan Horse, trying to get inside the State Senate to betray our progressive Democratic values," said Rivera.  "He has spent the majority of his life as a Republican, opposes equal rights for the LGBTQ community, opposes a woman's right to make her own health care decisions, and now we know that his campaign is being supported by people whose goal is to maintain a GOP majority in the State Senate."

 

In addition to the GOP-linked SuperPac that is supporting him, Cabrera received large campaign contributions from organizations including the Rent Stabilization Association, a landlord lobbying group dedicated to weakening the rent laws that protect Bronx tenants from unfair rent hikes and evictions, Rivera revealed.

 

"In public, Cabrera will stand in front of a microphone and say he opposes Trump," said Rivera.  "But behind closed doors, the same landlords, right-wing extremists, Wall Street millionaires and GOP operatives who are working to elect Trump are also plotting to get Cabrera to Albany so he can do their bidding.   It's shameful and dishonest, yet Mr. Cabrera has not said one word refuting their efforts."

EDITOR'S NOTE:

It would be great to see Senator Rivera's opponent get all that cash, but he is not going to get as much money as Senator Rivera received in an influx of $250,000 from a SUPERPAC to win his seat. Gustavo - if you win by the SUPERPAC money, you better be ready to be beaten by other SUPERPAC money.

Both or should I say all three Bush's have said that they are not voting for or supporting Donald Trump. Maybe they are going to vote for Hillary Clinton like you are Senator Rivera.