SEN KLEIN ELECTED PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF NY STATE SENATE AND LEADER OF IDC

 

As President Pro Tempore and Leader of the Independent Democratic Conference, Klein Will Exercise Joint Authority Over the Flow of All Legislation and Senate Business

ALBANY – On the floor of the New York State Senate Wednesday, senators overwhelmingly elected Senator Jeffrey D. Klein (34^th – Bronx/Westchester) as Senate President Pro Tempore, the legislative chamber’s top post. Under a new bipartisan power sharing agreement enacted by the chamber, Senator Klein will share the title with Senator Dean Skelos of Long Island (R). During the chamber’s Wednesday session, Senator Klein was also elected Leader of the Senate’s Independent Democratic Conference (IDC). Under the bipartisan agreement enacted by the Senate yesterday, Senator Klein, as IDC Leader, will exercise joint and equal control over the chamber with his Republican counterpart, Republican Conference Leader Skelos.  

"I’m deeply humbled that my Senate colleagues have entrusted me with these tremendously important duties during this critical time for our state. We face challenges that require immediate action, such as rebuilding New York in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, raising the minimum wage, reforming stop-and-frisk, and enacting a comprehensive DREAM Act that will, for the first time, provide the same tuition assistance opportunities to all New York students, regardless of their immigration status.  

“For the first time in this chamber, a Democrat and a Republican will be equal partners in governing the Senate - a dynamic that will foster the bipartisanship, compromise and pragmatism that our country’s political process sorely needs. I look forward to working with Senators from both sides of the aisle to pass meaningful and necessary legislation in the weeks and months ahead."

 

 

2013 Baseball Hall of Fame Voting

Below are the results of the 2013 Baseball Hall of Fame Voting taken from the baseball-reference.com web site. As you will see no player has meet the 75% required vote for induction. The last time this occurred was in 1996. The Veterans Committee did select Jacob Ruppert, Deacon White, and Hank O'Day.
You can click on any name to see their stats courtesy of baseball-reference,com.

2013 Voting
75% required for induction

Player	Votes	2013%	2012%
Less than 75% of vote, but still on ballot.
Craig Biggio	388	68.2%	1st Yr
Jack Morris	385	67.7%	66.7%
Jeff Bagwell	339	59.6%	56.0%
Mike Piazza	329	57.8%	1st Yr
Tim Raines	297	52.2%	48.7%
Lee Smith	272	47.8%	50.6%
Curt Schilling	221	38.8%	1st Yr
Roger Clemens	214	37.6%	1st Yr
Barry Bonds	206	36.2%	1st Yr
Edgar Martinez	204	35.9%	36.5%
Alan Trammell	191	33.6%	36.8%
Larry Walker	123	21.6%	22.9%
Fred McGriff	118	20.7%	23.9%
Dale Murphy**	106	18.6%	14.5%
Mark McGwire	96	16.9%	19.5%
Don Mattingly	75	13.2%	17.8%
Sammy Sosa	71	12.5%	1st Yr
Rafael Palmeiro	50	8.8%	12.6%
Less than 5%, will not be on next year's ballot
Bernie Williams	19	3.3%	9.6%
Kenny Lofton	18	3.2%	1st Yr
Sandy Alomar	16	2.8%	1st Yr
Julio Franco	6	1.1%	1st Yr
David Wells	5	0.9%	1st Yr
Steve Finley	4	0.7%	1st Yr
Shawn Green	2	0.4%	1st Yr
Aaron Sele	1	0.2%	1st Yr
Reggie Sanders	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Jeff Cirillo	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Woody Williams	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Rondell White	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Ryan Klesko	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Roberto Hernandez	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Royce Clayton	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Jeff Conine	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Mike Stanton	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Jose Mesa	0	0.0%	1st Yr
Todd Walker	0	0.0%	1st Yr
**15 yrs on ballot, will not be on next year's ballot

SEABROOK GETS FIVE YEARS

 

   Former Bronx Councilman Larry Seabrook who was found guilty on nine counts of fraud and conspiracy was given his sentence of five years in jail by Federal Justice Deborah Batts. The U.S. Attorney  had requested that Seabrook get at least a seven year sentence. The judge also ordered Seabrook to repay just over $619,000.00 in restitution, and Seabrook has until March 8th to report to prison. 

 

   It was then Councilman Seabrook who said during the debate on changing the term limit law that he needed ten years in office to be able to get his full pension. It is our understanding that his pension will now be forfeited with this conviction.

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BP DIAZ'S CONSTITUENT SERVICES UNIT HELPED MORE THAN 3,400 BRONXITES IN 2012

   Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has announced his office’s final tally of constituent service’s cases from 2012.

In total, Borough President Diaz’s Constituent Services Unit handled 3,428 different cases last year on a wide variety of issues, including housing, employment, traffic, transportation and other concerns.

“Constituent service has been a top priority of mine for as long as I’ve been an elected official. Each of these cases represents an individual, a family or even a community that came to us for help, and each of them received the full attention of my office. The most basic service of any elected official is helping their constituents with everyday problems, and I am proud that my wonderful constituent service unit was able to help so many Bronxites,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Housing, by far, was the largest area of service in Borough President Diaz’s office, as the Constituent Services Unit handled 1,970 total housing cases in 2012. Cases included rental disputes, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) issues and applications for new developments, among others.

For the most part, Bronxites who were assisted by the Constituent Services Unit were extremely grateful for the help they received.

“Words cannot begin to express the gratitude that I have for you and your wonderful employees,” said one letter from a constituent who was helped with a Section 8 housing voucher issue. “Your office is the ray of light that the Bronx has been yearning for; to have a political leader that truly cares about his community.”

Borough President Diaz added that while such praise was welcome, his office was not in it for the accolades, but to help everyday Bronx residents improve their lives.

“My office will continue to all those who need our help. Those in need of assistance should feel free to contact my Constituent Services Unit to see what we can do for you,” said Borough President Diaz.

The Borough President’s Constituent Services Unit can be reached at (718) 590-3554.

Proposed Agenda for CFMC Meeting on January 17th

                       

Agenda

Croton Facility Monitoring Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM

DEP Office – 3660 Jerome Avenue, Bronx NY 10467 - (718) 231-8470

I  Welcome & Set 2013 CFMC Objectives  --       Bob Fanuzzi, Chair
   

II Consider & Adopt January CFMC Agenda  --    CFMC Representatives


III Consider, Adopt 12/6/12 Meeting Minutes  --   CFMC Representatives

IV Update on Coordination of JPR Jogging Path  --   DEP, DPR

 Design & Construction

V Update on Current and Future Croton-Funded  Parks Projects  --  Steve Des Noyer, DPR

VI Croton Construction Update, Including - Sedgwick Ave, Traffic Stipulations - Status of VCP Green Roof - Check out & Test Plant Equipment -- Vincent Moorehead, P.E., DEP

   
VII Construction Schedule & Costs Report  --  Vincent Moorehead, P.E., DEP

VIII Correspondence Concerning Backup Generator at Croton Filter Plant   --  CFMC Representatives 
                   

IX Croton Jobs and Bronx Purchases  --  Shane Ojar, DEP

Tom Farrell, Construction Mgmt

X   CFMC Discussion & Set Date for Next Meeting  --   CFMC Representatives
 
XI  Adjourn

LIU STATEMENT ON STOP-AND-FRISK RULING

      Comptroller John C. Liu hailed federal Judge Shira Scheindlin’s ruling today, stating the following:

“Judge Scheindlin today ruled what many of us already felt in our hearts — that police subjecting so many people to ‘stop and frisk,’ almost all of whom did nothing wrong, is unbecoming of the free and democratic society that New York City represents.  On this basis alone, even without addressing the racial profiling nature of NYPD stop and frisk, the practice must be abolished.  It’s time to restore trust between the community and police so that New York’s Finest can best keep our City safe, while maintaining the public’s interest in liberty and dignity, as described by Judge Scheindlin.”

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STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ

RE: Federal Court Ruling on Stop & Frisk

“The NYPD needs to reassess and revisit their training methods in order to implement programs that residents find helpful, such as ‘Trespassing Affidavit Program,’ in a manner that does not impinge upon state and federal constitutional rights

“I am opposed to the NYPD’s ‘stop & frisk’ program as it is currently constituted.  Yet I know that my constituents have expressed to my office in our 2011 quality of life survey that greater police presence was a high priority to them. In addition, I hear from constituents all the time that they value the ‘Trespassing Affidavit Program,” which could be greatly affected by today’s ruling.

“Not all stops are misused, but many are. I prefer a return to a ‘stop, question & frisk’ program as we had in the past, as it would provide for greater investigation by our police prior to physical contact. The NYPD needs to address policies that will reconcile the desire for greater police presence without the fear of harassment, and I am prepared to work with our police department on such a plan,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

 

 

C-TOWN SUPERMARKET AND HEALTH PLUS GIVE THE GIFT OF WARMTH TO BRONX RESIDENTS

Free Coats Offered to Neighborhood Residents in Need

The Bronx, NYC (Neighborhood of Belmont)  – on Saturday - January 12^th, the Perez family-owned C-Town Supermarket along with the help of Health Plus, will distribute over 100 coats to Bronx neighborhood residents.  Local residents can collect their coats at the C-Town store on East 187^th Street & Crescent Avenue, where festivities begin at 10am and included health insurance consultations until noon. 

Radame Perez, who represents the third generation in his family’s grocery business, expressed the importance of such an event during these tough economic times.  “It’s very important that we as a community look out and care for each other,” said Mr. Perez.  “While unemployment seems to be on the rise, our winter temperatures are on the decline.  That’s why we felt, as a family-owned business and longtime neighbor, the need to help as many of our neighbors as possible to keep warm this winter.”

The Perez’s C-Town supermarket has been an active neighborhood store in the heart of the Belmont section of the Bronx and has proudly served the residents of “Little Italy” for over 30 years. 

“Partnering with Health Plus in this public gesture of giving seemed obvious, as the effects of the bone-chilling cold weather and subsequent health conditions too often correlate,” said Mr. Perez.  “This type of effort was the least we could do for many of our patrons.”

EVENT INFO:

WHAT: Coat Drive for Bronx Residents

WHO: C-Town Supermarket & Health Plus

WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2013

TIME: 10am – 2pm

WHERE: C-Town, 668 Crescent Avenue (corner of E. 187^th Street,) Bronx, NY 

Editor's Note:  

     This event last year was a huge success. City Comptroller John Liu attended last year, and you can check the archive section Jan. 14, 2012  or click here   to get to the story from last year.