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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
BP DIAZ & NEW YORK YANKEES HOST INAUGURAL 'BOROUGH PRESIDENT'
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the New York Yankees co-hosted the inaugural “Borough President’s Cup” Little League Championship. The game featured a match-up between the Little League Raiders and the Rolando Paulino Little League, who competed for the title in a game at Yankee Stadium.
The Little League Raiders won the game, defeating the Rolando Paulino Little League 9-7 in extra innings.
To compete for the “Borough President’s Cup,” players for each Little League had to meet a set of requirements unrelated to their performance on the field. Those included a B-average in school, 90 percent or greater school attendance and a demonstrated commitment to community service.
BP Diaz with little league Raiders presenting BP's Cup to the winner.
“This game is not about showcasing the best athletes in the Bronx, but those students who represent the best of our borough overall: good students who have shown us that they want to make the Bronx a better place,” said Borough President Diaz. “What better way to reward them then to give them a chance to walk in the footsteps of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and all the Yankee greats.”
“The Little League Raiders would like to thank Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his staff for an outstanding job on putting together the Borough President’s Cup. It is our pleasure to participate in this tournament. We are very excited to have the opportunity to play the championship game at Yankee Stadium. We would like to thank Mr. Brian Smith, SVP, Corporate/Community Relations and Mr. Rocky Halsey and staff of the New York Yankees organization for allowing us this opportunity. It makes us proud to say that we are from the Bronx,” said Peggy Guzman, director of the Little League Raiders.
“Thank you, Borough President Diaz and the New York Yankees, for this opportunity. The dreams of our players, to play at Yankee Stadium, have become a reality. This moment will make a difference in the lives of these very promising young people, and we will never forget this game,” said Rolando Paulino, commissioner of the Rolando Paulino Little League.
September 11th Tenth Anniversar
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
&
The Supreme Court of Bronx County
Cordially invite you to join them and the Bronx community
as they pay homage to our families, friends and neighbors
who perished on September 11, 2001.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
| | 12:00-2:00 PM Lou Gehrig Plaza | |
161st Street, between Grand Concourse & Walton Avenue
Bronx, New York
In partnership with
Bronx Tourism Council
Sponsored by
Kramer Dillof Livingston & Moore, Esqs.
John C. Dearie, Esq.
Trolman Glaser & Lichtman, Esqs.
Plumbers & Gasfitters Local Union No. 1
For Information and to confirm your attendance
please call: 718-590-3522
Upcoming Event:Town
New York City Councilmember
Ydanis Rodriguez
10th Council District
&
New York State Senator
Adriano Espaillat
31st Senate District
&
New York State Assemblymember
Guillermo Linares
72nd Assembly District
Invite You To Attend A Townhall Meeting
On Public Safety And Meet
The New Commanding Officer of the 34th Precinct
Deputy Inspector Barry Buzzetti
Co-Sponsored by:
U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, State Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell Jr.,
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer,
City Councilmember Robert Jackson, Community Board 12, Manhattan,
New York City Parks & Recreation,
Isabella Geriatric Center and the 34th Precinct Community Council
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011 / Time: 7:00pm -9:00pm
Place: Isabella (Auditorium)
515 Audubon Avenue (On the Corner of W 190th St & Audubon Ave)
Representatives of the New York County District Attorney’s Office will be Present
Please call 917-521-2616 for further information.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Triple Shooting in West Farms: Elected Officials Respond
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
“It saddens me how some people have no regard for human life. Yesterday, a shooting occurred while families and young children were enjoying a beautiful evening on E. 181st and Daly Ave. This time three people were shot: 20-year old, Ricky Rodriquez, two-year old Patience Boyd and six-year old Jayla Rodriquez. While Ricky and Jayla are in stable condition, Patience remains in critical condition, and may lose her life to a thug’s bullet.
“We cannot afford to lose life after life to senseless gun violence, and even though we have come so far we still have more work to do. My office will continue to work to take illegal guns off of our streets by speaking directly to youth, working to promote gun buyback programs and through our ‘Peace in our Streets’ campaign, which speaks directly to Bronx residents on the need to report illegal guns. It hurts me greatly that young children cannot simply go outside and play on a nice summer day without fear of being struck down by a stray bullet,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Senator Reverend Diaz, Councilmember Joel Rivera and Community Leader Luis Sepulveda Outraged Over Shooting of Bronx Children
New York State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx), Councilmember Joel Rivera and Community Leader Luis Sepulveda will hold a press conference with other activists on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:30 AM on the corner of East 181st Street and Daly Avenue in The Bronx to express community outrage over gun violence.
Senator Reverend Diaz stated: “The random gun violence that took place on Monday night has struck down a 20-year old man along with two of our most vulnerable citizens – a 2-year old girl and a 5-year old girl. We hope to offer some comfort and compassion for the families and neighbors of those who were shot, and to also offer comfort for parents in our community who are afraid that their children may be at the wrong place at the wrong time when some criminal feels free to wreak havoc. We will remain vigilant with our communities so they can live in safe and healthy neighborhoods.”
Mr. Sepulveda stated: “Although we are relieved that a suspect for Monday night’s shooting has been identified, crime is prevalent in the West Farms community and it can not be tolerated. How can it be that inside the walls of the Bronx Zoo – which is only one block away from this shooting – is one of the safest areas of New York State, but outside of those walls crime is rampant? We will continue to stand with our community and demand that the same levels of safety and protection that are afforded to guests of the Bronx Zoo are also provided to Bronx residents who live nearby and should not live in fear.”
For further information, please contact Luis Sepulveda at (347) 582-8173.
Senator Reverend Diaz stated: “The random gun violence that took place on Monday night has struck down a 20-year old man along with two of our most vulnerable citizens – a 2-year old girl and a 5-year old girl. We hope to offer some comfort and compassion for the families and neighbors of those who were shot, and to also offer comfort for parents in our community who are afraid that their children may be at the wrong place at the wrong time when some criminal feels free to wreak havoc. We will remain vigilant with our communities so they can live in safe and healthy neighborhoods.”
Mr. Sepulveda stated: “Although we are relieved that a suspect for Monday night’s shooting has been identified, crime is prevalent in the West Farms community and it can not be tolerated. How can it be that inside the walls of the Bronx Zoo – which is only one block away from this shooting – is one of the safest areas of New York State, but outside of those walls crime is rampant? We will continue to stand with our community and demand that the same levels of safety and protection that are afforded to guests of the Bronx Zoo are also provided to Bronx residents who live nearby and should not live in fear.”
For further information, please contact Luis Sepulveda at (347) 582-8173.
CB 8 Public Hearing Sept 8th Re: Ice Skating Rink CANCELLED
DATE: Thursday, September 8th, 2011
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Riverdale YM/YWHA
5625 Arlington Avenue, Social Hall
Bronx, NY 10471
SUBECT: Proposed Ice Skating Rink in
Van Cortlandt Park
COMMUNITY BOARD NO. 8 BRONX
5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 100 • Bronx, New York 10471-2194
Telephone: 718-884-3959 • Fax: 718-796-2763
Honorable Ruben Diaz, Jr.
Bronx Borough President
Chairperson Robert Fanuzzi
District Manager Nicole M. Stent
CANCELLED
COMMUNITY BOARD NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING
CANCELLED
DATE: Thursday, September 8th, 2011
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Riverdale YM/YWHA
5625 Arlington Avenue, Social Hall
Bronx, NY 10471
SUBECT: Proposed Ice Skating Rink in
Van Cortlandt Park
Anyone wishing to speak may sign up at the door at time of hearing
We ask that you read our column 100 PERCENT this Thursday September 1st in the Bronx News or Parkchester News, for our comments. You can also view the column online at The Bronx News Website
clicking on the Bedford Park link on the left. You can also go directly to the column here and scroll down to this weeks column of 100 PERCENT.
Chairperson
Monday, August 29, 2011
DIANE RAVITCH TO OFFER KEYNOTE ADDRESS
AT FIRST-EVER BRONX EDUCATION SUMMIT
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Dr. Diane Ravitch, widely considered to be the preeminent education expert in the United States, will offer the keynote address at the first-ever “Bronx Education Summit: From Cradle to Career,” to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at Lehman College.
Dr. Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. In addition, she is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Her most recent book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education (2010), is a critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller.
“The goal of our education summit is to bring together the best minds in education, from all sides of the issues, to put forward a clear vision for the future of education in the Bronx. With that in mind, we are extremely grateful that none other than Diane Ravitch, one of the most important voices in the national debate on education, is coming to the Bronx to participate in this historic event,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
The topic of Dr. Ravitch’s address will be "Improving Education for the Children of the Bronx." Dr. Ravitch’s complete biography and curriculum vitae can be found at dianeravitch.com/vita.html.
All educational stakeholders are invited to attend the Summit, including parents, teachers, students, and policy makers.
The day will begin with greetings from Borough President Diaz, Dr. Pedro Noguera of New York University, and Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott of the New York City Department of Education, followed by Dr. Ravitch’s keynote address. After the morning workshop, the summit will host eight breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, such as special education, English Language Learners, and parent involvement.
The event concludes with a VIP Policy Panel composed of some of the city’s most influential educational figures, including Ernest Logan president, Council of School Supervisors and Administrators; Monica Major, Bronx representative to the Panel for Educational Policy; James Merriman chief executive officer, New York City Charter School Center; Michael Mulgrew, president, United Federation of Teachers; Dr. Betty Rosa, New York Board of Regents, and Shael Suransky, deputy chancellor, New York City Department of Education.
Throughout the day, participants can visit tables staffed by employees of dozens of educational and social service organizations to learn more about the resources available to parents, students, and teachers in the Bronx and citywide.
The “Bronx Education Summit: From Cradle to Career,” is only the first step in creating a new education agenda for the Bronx. A number of follow-up activities are being planned in conjunction with the summit to continue these important conversations about improving educational outcomes for all Bronx students.
For more information about the Bronx Education Summit or to register, please visit www.bronxeducationsummit.org or call 718-590-6116.
THE SHOW MUST GO ON. SENATOR JEFF KLEIN PRESENTS: TONY ORLANDO
Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/Westchester), announced that singer Tony Orlando's free summer concert will still be going on as planned.Klein said the concert, which is part of his Summertime Symphonies series, was especially important in the aftermath of Irene.“This was a scary and stressful weekend for many in the greater Bronx and Westchester area,” Senator Klein said. “I'm proud to have Tony Orlando come to our community and I am looking forward to this free, family friendly, and lighthearted concert.”
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011
WHERE: Loreto Park (between Haight & Tomlinson Aves.)
Morris Park, Bronx, NY. (Rain Location: P.S. 105 725 Brady Ave., Bronx)
The Bronx Council of the Arts and Arts Westchester are also co-sponsoring these Summertime Symphonies.
Tony Orlando, the winner of three American Music Awards and a People's Choice Award, is best known for his hits, “Knock Three Times,” “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” and “Sweet Gypsy Rose.”