The Bronx Democratic County Committee is proud to recognize these great honorees for their commitment to the Bronx! We are looking forward to seeing you at this event! |
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The Bronx Democratic County Committee Recognizes the Bronx
Monday, July 14, 2014
Another Republican State Senator Calls it Quits
Upstate Republican State Senator George Maziarz has announced that after 20 years that he is calling it quits, and has decided not to run for re-election. Maziarz is the second Republican state senator who is now under a cloud of suspicion following the U.S. Attorney charging Republican State Senator Tom Libous with lying to federal agents. It appears that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has picked up where the Mooreland Commission left off in looking at unspecified campaign expenses by Mazairz's campaign from 2008 through 2013 totaling near $140,000.00.
With Mazairz being the second Republican under investigation, and the five member IDC said to be rejoining with the Senate Democratic Conference things now are looking worse than ever for the Senate Republican Conference to have either a majority or even share the leadership of the state senate as it has done the past two years. Republicans would now have to hold on to four seats in which there will not be a Republican incumbent running. Maziarz, Greg Ball, and Chuck Fuschillo who are retiring, and Lee Zeldin who is running for Congress. Republicans would have to hold on to two of their marginal seats Senators Jack Martins and Mark Grisanti, and also try to win back seats that were lost in 2012 to marginal Democratic candidates who are now incumbents.
City Council Discretionary Funding for FY 2015
Thanks to DNA info here is a link for every dollar that was allocated by all 51 city council members.
Click here to see just where each and every dollar that was allocated went.
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Klein Announces Funding Grant for New Women’s Wellness Program at Riverdale Senior Services
Comprehensive wellness program open to Bronx women over 60 to start in September
State Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeff Klein announced a $100,000 grant he secured for Riverdale Senior Services that will go towards a newly created Women’s Wellness program open to women across the Bronx.
While weekly wellness sessions have already started, a comprehensive 10-week program featuring fitness classes and a self-assessment component will launch in the fall. The program will be based on the federal program SHE (Strong. Healthy. Energized.), specifically designed for women 60 and over and is designed to benefit women of all ranges of mobility.
The announcement was made directly following a weekly wellness session in the exercise room where the program will primarily take place. At the announcement, Senator Klein was joined by Riverdale Senior Services Executive Director Julia Schwartz-Leeper, Geriatric Social Worker Patricia Werlau, LMSW and participating seniors.
State Senator Jeff Klein said, “The research is clear: developing healthy habits now will help fend off mental and physical issues later. That’s why I am proud that Riverdale Senior Services, which has been a touchstone of senior health and well-being in the Riverdale community for decades is launching a Women’s Wellness Program for local seniors. With the grant I secured, RSS will provide education tools and programming tailored for older women, while also giving participants a forum for focusing on their health in a fun, open environment. RSS’ program will go a long way towards arming older women with the tools, time and resources essential to creating a healthy, balanced lifestyle.”
Today’s announcement marked the second grant in a row secured by Senator Klein for Riverdale Senior Services. The initial funding has been used to refurbish the exercise room, computer lab and create walking/running track on the terrace.
Riverdale Senior Services Executive Director Julia Schwartz-Leeper said, “On behalf of Riverdale Senior Services, I am proud to launch this comprehensive wellness program for older women. Here at RSS, we have seniors who fall within a 40 year span, 75 percent of whom are women. I believe that this program, which would not have been possible without Senator Klein, will provide concrete, instruction and direction for the participating women. With this new wellness program, RSS is demonstrating that we offer a true range of programming for our seniors and I encourage women from across the Bronx to contact us to learn more.”
Patricia Werlau, Geriatric Social Worker, LMSW, Riverdale Senior Services said, “I have been privileged to work with a group of resilient woman these past several months. We have met weekly identifying wellness goals and supporting one another to achieve individual goals. The programs and services provided by RSS offer so many opportunities for healthy living and the grant money secured by Senator Klein had been put to good use as evidenced by the improvements in the facility and our new wellness program.”
Local seniors looking to learn more about the program can contact Andria Cassidy at Riverdale Senior Services by calling (718) 884-5900.
Senator Klein speaks to seniors gathered at RSS as to why this program is so important.
A group photo of Senator Klein with Social worker Patrica Werlau (next to Senator Klein) and Rss Executive Director Julia Schwartz-Leeper on the end.
Games, Fireworks, & Fun! Bronx Family Day - July 26th
Bronx Family Day
hosted by the
Bronx Chamber of Commerce & American Golf
A fun filled day of games, prizes, rides,
& a fireworks show!
Saturday, July 26th
Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course
5PM
Wristbands are limited!
Please contact 718-828-3900
to purchase your admission TODAY!
Members: Adults $10
Children $5
Nonmber Adults: $20
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Please contact Alexandra@Bronxchamber.org
for more information!
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Oliver Koppell for State Senate
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Board of Elections President Soumas Quits Before Possible Ouster
In the Daily News political Blog there is a story about the quick departure of Manhattan Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner Gregory Soumas before a possible ouster by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the city council. Soumas was appointed as the Manhattan Democratic Commissioner to the Board of Elections in 2005. There are 10 commissioners of the Board of Elections, two from each of the five boroughs, and one from each of the two major political parties. The 10 commissioners decide as to just who stays on the ballot, or who gets knocked off for not meeting the requirements of the Board of Elections.
In what appears to be a power struggle between City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito and Manhattan Democratic County Leader Keith Wright the speaker was about to use her power with the council to bypass the county leader to appoint a new commissioner from Manhattan after removing Soumas. The timing of his departure, right during petition season, was tough and should make it very hard to find a new commissioner with the qualifications of Greg Soumas one BOE insider said. It is not known right now just who will choose the new Manhattan Democratic BOE Commissioner, the county leader or speaker.