Building Worker Strike Looms

   It's not as if your superintendent will be going on strike on Friday March 13^th , but building managing agents and landlords have sent out notices that the labor contract of the Service Employees International Union Local 32B-32J will be expire at midnight Friday March 13^th. The notices that have been sent out include warnings that come midnight Friday March 13^th the service workers in your building may walk off the job, what to do in the case of the strike by building service workers, including other items such as Security, Housekeeping, Deliveries Elevator service, Emergency repairs, Vandalism, Alterations or renovations to an apartment, Real Estate Brokers and Sales people, and the Laundry rooms.

   Some notices are giving local emergency phone numbers also for the police or fire department, Con Edison, Sanitation Department, Ambulance, and the management or landlord phone number. The last time building workers struck was 15 – 20 years ago which lasted a few days. Just be ready Saturday morning when you don't see the doorman, superintendent, or any other building worker around. 

BCEQ Annual Meeting

Please Save-the-Date Click here for more information about The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality's Annual Membership Meeting and Water Conference. Wednesday March 18th, 2015 from 3-7 PM at Manhattan College's Leo Engineering Building  3825 Corlear Avenue in The Bronx (1 block west of Broadway at 238th St.) The Program is free and open to the public.  Special thanks to Con Edison for their support and the refreshments for this conference. RSVP to pre-registerrsvp@bceq.org

Finally - Mr. Chairman, Bronx Democratic County Organization

 

  

  I wrote in a February 1, 2015 st blog posting When Carl Heastie announced he was stepping down that there were only two possible candidates to fill his county leader position.  Two weeks later in my Bronx News political column '100 PERCENT' it was narrowed down to the next county leader, and just why. That is the reason that I have not been in a rush to tell you who the new Bronx Democratic County Leader was, because I already told you weeks ago. 

  My congratulations once again to the new Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Marcos Crespo. I know that Assemblyman Crespo will step up into the position of Bronx Democratic County Leader just as he did when he stepped up into the role of the new 85th assemblyman in 2009 when his predecessor 85th A.D. Assemblyman Ruben Diaz Jr. was elected Bronx Borough President. 

  I have already spoken to Bronx Democratic County Leader Crespo, and said that I will be watching him like I have past county leaders. I offered some advice to Marcos, and told him that he is now going to be the new target of certain people including those who have been trying to go after his predecessor, now Speaker Carl Heastie.  

Upcoming Bronx Chamber of Commerce Events

Here are a listing of Upcoming events sponsored by the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Please read each one carefully for all the information.

Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce at our upcoming events: 

Is Oliver Koppell Moving out of Riverdale?

  Pictured above holding the Riverdale restaurant Guide that he and KRVDC produced when he was in the City Council, Oliver Koppell has put his home in Fiedston up for sale according to Crains New York. Crains quotes Koppell "It has nothing to do with politics," Crains adds that Koppell says the decision to sell the $2.5 million asking price for his current home is due to the desire to find a smaller place to live for just him and his wife Lorraine now that they are the only 2 occupants of the home. 

  The Crains article goes on to say that the Koppells have not decided where to live and can be found here.

Editors Note:   The Koppells have grandchildren near the Washington D,C, area where they have vacationed at in the past few years. Perhaps Congressman Eliot Engel might be thinking of retirement. Could we then see a congressional run by Oliver Koppell?

Women's History Month Celebration 2015 By Bronx BP D

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Invites you to celebrate Women's History Month Honoring Outstanding Leaders of the 21st Century Thursday, March 19, 2015               Breakfast will be from 10:00 am - 11:30 am.   Program to begin at 11:45 am. Sukanya Krishnan   PIX 11 Morning News   Mistress of Ceremoni  Pelham Split Rock         870 Shore Road, Bronx              HONOREES  Marissa Shorenstein President of AT&T NY at AT & T Corp. Sonia Manzano Actress & Author Verona Greenland Founder, President & CEO Morris Heights Health Center, Inc                                                                                             Musical Entertainment  Sophisticated Ladies Jazz Band Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Seating is Limited.  Please call 718-590-3522 to confirm your attendance or email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov Musical Entertainment  Sophisticated Ladies Jazz Band Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Verona Greenland Founder, President & CEO Morris Heights Health Center, Inc                                                                                             Musical Entertainment  Sophisticated Ladies Jazz Band Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Seating is Limited.  Please call 718-590-3522 to confirm your attendance or email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov Musical Entertainment  Sophisticated Ladies Jazz Band Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Verona Greenland Founder, President & CEO Morris Heights Health Center, Inc Musical Entertainment  Sophisticated Ladies Jazz Band Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music

KLEIN ANNOUNCES $50,000 IN HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUNDING FOR BRONX YMCA AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

New Program Promotes Health & Wellness for Hundreds of Bronx Students K-5

Boosting the availability of health and wellness after-school programs in the Bronx, State Senator Jeff Klein today announced $50,000 in funding for the local YMCA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA) after-school program at P.S. 14, P.S. 108 and the Bronx branch of the YMCA. Klein, joined by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, YMCA officials, school administrators and Bronx elementary school students, toured P.S. 14 and engaged in a series of fun-filled activities with youngsters including a hands-on cooking demonstration, soccer game and healthy poster contest.

“It’s never too early to promote a healthy, active lifestyle and encourage smart choices when it comes to nutrition. The YMCA HEPA program is a win-win for students, families and the community -- providing young people with the tools they need to stay active and eat well,” said Senator Jeff Klein. “I’m proud to have been able to secure the $50,000 in funding to ensure first-rate after-school programming for our students and I applaud the YMCA’s continued commitment to the well-being of our children. I look forward to continuing to work together and  ensure that all of our youngsters are able to lead full, healthy and happy lives.”

“On behalf of New York City’s YMCA, we would like to applaud Senator Klein for helping the Y strengthen the foundations of community in the Bronx through support of our programs to engage young people and prevent chronic disease,” said Sharlene Brown, Executive Director of the Bronx YMCA.  “We know that one of the best tools in the fight against childhood obesity is to engage kids in exercise on a regular basis and teach them how to eat well. These funds enable the Y to give today’s kids a healthier tomorrow.”

The YMCA HEPA program focuses on fostering effective health outcomes for children, with curriculum based on six core standards: parent engagement, physical activity, screen time, nutrition, beverages and infant feeding. Program time includes a healthy snack like apples, oranges or carrots served ‘family style,’ and at least 30 minutes of physical activity.  

In New York City, nearly 1 in 4 children in public elementary schools are obese, and nearly 4 in 10 are overweight or obese, according to the New York City Department of Health. As more young people spend an increased amount of time behind a desk or in front of a computer, after-school programs that encourage smart nutrition and exercise play an expanded role in promoting long-term health and wellness.

The YMCA’s after-school programs operate at more than 450 locations across the state, serving over 50,000 children. One in two school districts across New York partner with a YMCA to deliver after-school programming to students.