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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
BCC 2015 Hispanic Heritage
Monday, August 17, 2015
TOMORROW 8:00 PM: SENATOR JEFF KLEIN TO HOST FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK AT SETON PARK
Grammy-award winning artist Engelbert Humperdinck to serenade concertgoers at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series
State Senator Jeff Klein, together with hundreds of community members, children, and families, will host famed British balladeer Engelbert Humperdinck on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m. at Seton Park.
With a global fandom, the legendary Humperdinck, has sold over 150 million records, won a Golden Globe for “Entertainer of the Year,” was nominated for four Grammy Awards, and released multiple gold and platinum records. Some of his most popular tunes include, “Release Me,” “After the Lovin’,” and “Am I That Easy to Forget.” A beloved British artist, Humperdinck’s music spans generations and has inspired millions of people around the world.
WHO: Senator Jeff Klein
Engelbert Humperdinck
Community members
WHAT: Senator Klein to host Engelbert Humperdinck at Seton Park
WHERE: Seton Park, Independence Avenue, between W. 232nd and W. 235th streets, Riverdale.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Friends of Adriano Espaillat's Fundraiser this Thursday
Friends of Adriano Espaillat
Cordially invites you to attend a
Fundraiser in honor of
Senator Adriano Espaillat
Thursday, August 20th * 6:00-8:00 p.m.
809 Bar & Grill
112 Dyckman Street
New York, NY 10034
RSVP CONTRIBUTION FORM
□Yes, I will attend. □ Sorry, I am unable to attend.
$500 _____ $1,000 _____ $2,500 _____ $6,500 ______ Other $______
Enclosed please find my check for $__________________.
Please make checks payable to:
Friends of Adriano Espaillat
C/O 62 Park Terrace West apt A87,
* New York, NY 10034
Get Your Tickets Now for Paint Nite with the Friends
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
Committee of 100 Democrats Free Community Barbecue Sat. August 15th
It was dancing until it got dark, at Saturday's Committee of 100 Democrats 11th Annual Free Community Barbecue. As you will see in the photos below that about 200 people were in attendance at any given time during the all day long event. Several bands played, and there was no shortage of food given out. Even Committee of 100 Democrats critic Mr. Anthony Rivieccio wanted one of this years Committee of 100 Democrats T-shirts. State Senator Jeff Klein dropped by as he has done every year to say hello, and say that without clubs like the Committee of 100 Democrats and Chairman Ricky Martinez our election process is better off. Chairman Martinez announced that he has selected Mr. John Perez to be the Executive Director of the Committee of 100 Democrats, and to increase the visibility of the Committee of 100 Democrats Bronx wide. Mr. Perez thanked Chairman Martinez for the appointment as Executive Director, and already has begun his task to make the Committee of 100 Democrats a Bronx wide club.
Above - State Senator Jeff Klein hears from one of his former constituents who wanted to know why the services to the community has gone down since the area was redistricted giving the community a different state senator.
Below - State Senator Klein speaks to the crowd as Committee of 100 Democrats Chairman Ricky Martinez wears one of his favorite shirts. While there were many many events going on Senator Klein stopped by as he has done for the past 10 years for the Committee events. Thanks also go out to City Comptroller Scott Stringer's Bronx Borough Director Jason Laidley, and Public Advocate Letitia James Special Assistant and Outreach coordinator Timothy Tapia who were also in attendance.
Above and Below are some more photos of the crowd at the Committee of 100 Democrats 11th Annual Free Community Barbecue.
Left - Frequent critic Anthony Riveccio admires this years Committee of 100 Democrats T-shirt.
Right - Mr. Rivieccio's close friend Ms. Shelia Sanchez also liked the Committee's T-shirt.
The new Committee of 100 Democrats banner that was designed by the new Executive Director John Perez.
Friday, August 14, 2015
SENATOR JEFF KLEIN HOSTS THE LEGENDARY SALSERO HECTOR TRICOCHE AT SOUNDVIEW PARK
Sizzling pop and salsa musician wows Bronxites at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series
State Senator Jeff Klein, together with hundreds of community members, children and families, hosted the legendary salsero Hector Tricoche at Soundview Park on Thursday.
“As a young kid, I would often travel to Manhattan to enjoy the fun outdoor entertainment provided during the summer. Now, many years later, my summer concert series has become a tradition in The Bronx – bringing together the community to kick back, relax and enjoy some great music with friends and family. I proudly hosted Hector Tricoche in Soundview to provide first-rate entertainment for our families, friends and neighbors. Thank you to everyone who came out and I look forward to many more fun events coming up this summer,” said Senator Jeff Klein.
Hector Tricoche, a star in Latin music, is best known for hits like “Lobo Domesticado,” “Dime Si Ahora Te Vas,” “Mujer Prohibida” and “Yo Que Tu.” The beloved musician has wowed crowds around the world with his melodious voice and sizzling live performances.
“I’m thrilled to perform for all my people of The Bronx — ‘el condado de la salsa.’ It was great to hear everyone sing along to my greatest hits and dance throughout the night,” said Hector Tricoche.
Left and Right - State Senator Jeff Klein went into the audience before the concert to speak to some of his new constituents. Senator Klein would be joined on stage by local Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.
Above - Senator Klein addresses the crowd of several hundred people.
Below - Soundview Assemblyman Marcos Crespo waves to the crowd.
As the concert goes on, Senator Klein and Assemblyman Crespo enjoy the music from audience level.
New Plans for Former Montefiore Site in Riverdale
A new 14 story building sited on Riverdale Avenue featuring 48 one and two bedroom apartments with 40 parking spaces, a lobby, and 2,500 square feet of retail space was unveiled by representatives of Simone Developers for the former site of the proposed 11 story Riverdale Montefiore Medical Center rejected by the community. The apartments in the 14 story building to be on floors 3 - 14 will be condominiums, and become rentals (like the neighboring Tuflan Terrace building) if the apartments can not be sold. The ground floor on Riverdale Avenue will house a building concierge in the lobby, and have 2,500 Square feet of retail space. The second floor will be for 40 parking spaces of which 7 will be in the building with the remaining spaces lined up back to the Oxford Avenue parking lot entrance. 7 - 8 feet of the current land from where the former DJ Drug store foundation ends to Oxford Avenue will have to be removed for the project which seems to be using the same footprint as the old DJ Drug Store building did.
It was said that Simone Developers (the owners of the former rejected medical center site) is not in the business of building housing, that a 421A Tax Abatement would not be sought, and that the site is still available for sale.
STATEMENT FROM BP DIAZ RE: Legionnaires' Disease Legislation Passed
“This legislation will make not only The Bronx but the entire city a safer place, and I am happy that the City Council has answered my call in response to the public health crisis my borough has faced since late July.
“With regular inspections of cooling towers and other infrastructure we can be proactive to prevent future outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease, and I look forward to Mayor de Blasio signing this bill and making it law.
“My thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those affected by this outbreak, especially the families of the 12 who passed away as a result of this disease,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.