“This is a terrible mistake. Right now, weekday ridership is on the upswing, we’re redesigning our bus network, and we’ve set a goal as a City and State of reducing congestion on our streets. Rolling back service now on eleven routes is the exact wrong way to go. For years, we’ve called for more frequent bus service, particularly during the off-peak and weekend hours, and we’ve long said that the bus network redesign process should not rely on any cutbacks to service. My office has advocated common sense steps to turn our bus system around for the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who are already being deprived of reliable service every day, and we’re going to keep speaking out for the modern – and frequent service – all New Yorkers deserve. New York is a world class city, and it is time we have a world class bus system to match it.”
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark - Cases of Interest for the Week of May 20, 2019
| Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | ||
| Reynolds, O. TRP McCarty Sentencing | Erin Hall | Defendant was found guilty of second-degree Murder and second-degree Criminal Possession of Weapon. The defendant shot and killed a man in 2015. |
| McHale, S. -- FA Appearance | Roberto Marcucci | Charged with first-degree Sexual Abuse and additional charges. The defendant allegedly sexually abused a woman who was in a coma. |
| Schordine, M. Michael 77 Appearance | Taha Mahran | Charged with second-degree Murder and additional charges in the death of Zakir Khan. The defendant allegedly stabbed the victim in his torso and neck. |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | ||
| Newell, S. -- SCA Appearance | Alberto Hernandez | Charged with first-degree Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The defendant allegedly sexually abused a child between June 2011 and June 2016. |
| Horton, M. Carter T19 Sentencing | Davon Stallings | Convicted of Attempted Murder in the second degree, first-degree Assault and second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon on April 10, 2019. The defendant shot a man one time in the chest from inches away. |
| Williams, C. Michael 70 Possible Disposition | Malik Quick | Charged with Assault and additional charges. The defendant, in concert with others, allegedly assaulted and slashed a New York City Department of Correction officer on Rikers Island. |
| McMahon, H. Greenberg IDV Appearance | Oscar Alvarez | Charged with Attempted Murder in the second degree, first and second-degree Abortion, first and second-degree Assault, and Unlawful Imprisonment. The defendant allegedly stabbed his pregnant fiancée which resulted in the death of their unborn child. |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 | ||
| Villaverde, M. McCarty TRP Sentencing | Joshua Cruz | Charged with first-degree Gang Assault and additional charges. The defendant, with others, beat a street vendor on May 2, 2017. The beating left the victim in a coma. |
| Smith, J. McCarty TRP Appearance | Dennis Castellar | Charged with Attempted Murder first degree for allegedly dragging an NYPD officer for several blocks at high speed with his ATV. |
| Friday, May 24, 2019 | ||
| Villaverde, M. McCarty TRP Sentencing | Octavious Profit | Charged with first-degree Gang Assault and additional charges. The defendant, with others, beat a street vendor on May 2, 2017. The beating left the victim in a coma. |
Please note: All court proceedings are scheduled for after 9:30 a.m. at 265 East 161st Street, the Hall of Justice, Bronx Supreme Court unless otherwise specified.
Michael A. Blake - Congressional Campaign Launch
On Sunday, michael Blake launched his campaign for Congress with a block party that featured talented artists, performers, local business owners, and leaders from both the Puerto Rican and Dominican communities. Joined by his Mama Hilary and close friends, he laid out my vision for the 15th District: “Born and raised right here in The Bronx, I have personally witnessed the decades of neglect our neighborhoods have sustained. But make no mistake, together we endured, we have persevered, and we still BELIEVE in better and brighter times ahead, which is why I am running for Congress” He said.
Haile Rivera, a Dominican community leader and former President Obama campaign staffer greeting Mama Hilary.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Bronx Week Parade 2019
Mosholu Parkway was closed to traffic both ways from Southern Boulevard to where it meets the Grand Concourse. The Bronx Week Parade was marching the north side on Mosholu Parkway, while the International Food and Music Festival had the south side of the parkway. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was joined by his co-host Roxy Digital (L), and Deputy Borough President Marika Scott-McFadden (R). Others would join the three on stage as the day and parade went on.
Bronx Hall of Fame inductee Champion Boxer Iran Barkley would dash from his car to the stage to join BP Diaz Jr., Co-Host Roxy Digital and Deputy BP Scott-McFadden.
Below are photos of the parade and performances by students.
Fat Joe would arrive for the Music Festival. BP Diaz Jr. greets him, goes on stage to introduce him, and Assemblyman Jose Rivera was in the audience with his video camera.
Bufano Park Family Skate Day
Saturday, Bufano Park located at Bradford and La Salle Avenues in the Schuylerville section of the East Bronx was host to its first family skate day. While the park has a regulation skate park complete with a scoreboard (above), it has been used for league skating only. Bufano Park has many amenities found in parks such as basketball courts, a sprinkler, and seating areas, but this day set up were other activities not found everyday in a park. There was a child play area with Hula Hoops, Chalk to draw on the asphalt, a chess area, and even a small knock-hockey game. There was a skate company brought in with one-hundred different sized skates for use in the rink. Parents liked the idea that they could skate in the rink with their smaller children, many who were on roller skates for the very first time.
Above - A table with three chess boards was set up.
Below - The children's area where there were many different activities.
Above - One had to sign a release and leave your shoes before getting a pair of skates to go roller skating.
Below - One of the one hundred pairs of roller skates that were brought to Bufano Park for Family Skate Day.
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DE BLASIO ON INVESTIGATION INTO TAXI MEDALLION BROKERS
“Today I ordered a joint investigation by the Taxi and Limousine Commission, Department of Finance and Department of Consumer Affairs into predatory practices by brokers in the taxi industry. The 45-day review will identify and penalize brokers who have taken advantage of buyers and misled City authorities. The review will set down strict new rules that prevent broker practices that hurt drivers. It's unacceptable to prey on hardworking New Yorkers trying to support their families and we'll do all that we can to put an end to it."
Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) - Applying for Housing and Living Spaces
Please join us for an informative
discussion on applying for affordable housing.
Sponsored by
The Bronx Council on the Arts &
The Actors Fund
Thursday May 23rd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
At the Bronx River Art Center Event Space
1087 East Tremont Ave, Bronx NY 10460
For more information click HERE
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