Friday, October 30, 2015

A Peanuts Kinda Day at the Bronx House on Monday, November 2!



Bharati Dance Academy
Presents
A Peanuts Kinda Day
at The Bronx House
Monday, November 2, 2015
From 5 pm to 7 pm
in the auditorium
Enjoy a movie, participate in various activities, receive giveaways and more!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

BP DIAZ KICKS OFF 5th ANNUAL ‘SAVOR THE BRONX’ RESTAURANT WEEK



Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. officially kicked off the 5th Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week today at Patricia’s Restaurant on Morris Park Avenue.

“Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week, produced by the Bronx Tourism Council and co-hosted by the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), showcases the borough’s best eateries by offering special values and discounts. 

“I want to invite everyone to come and experience some of the many great flavors we have here in The Bronx,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “Our borough has an amazing food culture, and ‘Savor the Bronx’ is a great way to explore our epicurean delights while taking advantage this 12-day promotional event and try something new. I invite foodies from not only The Bronx, but all over the region, to take advantage of this wonderful event and sample the many flavors my borough has to offer.”   

“Restaurants play a big role in attracting tourism. That we have so many of our fine dining institutions participating in this year’s Savor The Bronx Restaurant Week is a testimony to how The Bronx has become a destination for visitors from all over the world,” said Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director of The Bronx Tourism Council.

This 12-day event, which runs from November 2nd to November 13th, is the perfect opportunity to explore your taste buds at a various restaurants around the Bronx.  From Italian cuisine in Little Italy to seafood on City Island, from sushi in Mott Haven to burgers in Kingsbridge and everywhere in between, “Savor the Bronx” offers everyone a chance to enjoy the diverse flavors our borough has to offer. 

The press conference featured samples from Patricia’s Morris Park, one of the top Italian restaurants in New York City. In addition, world-renowned Morris Park bakery Conti’s Pastry Shoppe provided samples of their traditional Italian baked goods and the Bronx Brewery showcased its new line of award-winning craft beer.

Over 40 borough restaurants are participating in the 5th Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week, making this year’s roster the biggest ever.

For more information, visit www.ilovethebronx.com or follow @SavorTheBronx on Twitter.

The front and back of this year’s “Savor the Bronx” flyer can be viewed at https://flic.kr/p/zQfbK6 andhttps://flic.kr/p/zaHYwG. Photos of food and other borough delicacies offered by participating restaurants can be found at https://flic.kr/s/aHsko8tYnd.


Above - Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director, The Bronx Tourism Council; Alex Borgognone, Owner, Patricia’s of Morris Park; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., kicked off Savor the Bronx.
Below - Marlene Cintron, Executive Director, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director, The Bronx Tourism Council; Alex Borgognone and wife Patricia, Owners, Patricia’s of Morris Park; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Sal Paljevic, Owner, Conti's Pastry Shoppe, Andrew Steigbigel, Marketing Coordinator, The Bronx Brewer, and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.




Above - Some of the fine food that was on display to be sampled.
Below - Beer from the Bronx Brewery was also being sampled. 


Bronx Borough President's Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration

  


Bronx Borough President
Ruben Diaz Jr.
Presents
Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Celebrating the CULTURE, the LAND, and the PEOPLE.

 Thursday, November 19, 2015
                   12:00 - 3:00 PM
                                                 



                 2297 Cedar Avenue
(Between West Fordham Road & Landing Road by the Major Deegan Expy.)


Honoring 

 Angie Martinez                              
Radio Personality, HOT 97 FM

 Hon. Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels  
Justice, Appellate Division

Robert Sancho 
Head of Government & Community Affairs for Bronx Lebanon  

Geraldo Rivera
Media Personality                                        



Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing and delicious Puerto Rico cuisine .
 
For information & to RSVP call 718-590-3522  
or email
Join us as we honor community leaders and their accomplishments.
 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Upcoming Events - Bronx Democratic County Committee



U P C O M I N G   E V E N T S
 Dear Bronx Democrat,
Below is a list of upcoming events. Attached you will find flyers for each event.
 
Halloween with Borough Pres. Diaz, Jr.
When: Wed. 10/28/15 from 7-10pm
Where: La Marina - 348 Dyckman St., NY, NY

You are cordially invited to attend a Halloween fundraising event with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Costumes are optional.

For information on contribution levels please see the attached flyer. For additional information, please contact Adam Nashban at 718-731-2009 or Adam@NYCDiaz.com
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Darcel Clark for Bronx District Attorney
When: Thurs10/29/15 from 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Eastwood Manor -
3371 Eastchester Rd., BX, NY 
You are invited to attend a dinner at Eastwood Manor in support of Justice Darcel Clark. Join fellow community members and leaders for a celebration for this dynamic woman from the community.
 
Please RSVP to Hugh W. Campbell at 718-882-2681 or hwc@rodmancambelllaw.com.
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The Future of Work Summit in the BX
When: Thurs. 10/29/15 from 5pm
Where: Bronx School of Law - 244 E. 163rd St., BX, NY

Assemblymember Michael Blake is co-hosting an event with LiquidTalent on Thursday, October 29th, to discuss the Future of Work in The Bronx at the at 5pm. The event will showcase career opportunities in tech, highlight young people from The Bronx changing the narrative, and other leaders in this growing field. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Please learn more about the event and RSVP by clicking here.
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Halloween Goodie Bag Giveaway
When: Fri. 10/30/15 from 1-4pm
Where1973 Westchester Ave., BX, NY 

Assemblymember Luis R. Sepulveda - in collaboration with MetroPlus Health Plan - invites you and your family to a Halloween Goodie Bag Giveaway on Friday, October 30 from 1-4pm at 1973 Westchester Avenue.
 
For more information please call 718-931-2620.

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Safe Streets & TreatsWhen:  Fri. 10/30/15 from 3-6pmWhere: E. 204th Street & Bainbridge Ave. b/t Perry & Hull Aves.
Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and Councilman Andrew Cohen, along with community leaders and local businesses, are co-hosting a Safe Streets and Treats Halloween event.
 
For more information, please call 718-828-2880.
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Jerome Avenue Study Open HouseWhen:  Mon. 11/9/15 from 6-8pmWhere: Davidson Community Ctr - 
2038 Davidson Avenue, BX, NY

Council Member Vanessa Gibson, in partnership with NYC agencies, invite you to an Open House on the Jerome Avenue redevelopment plan to help shape the draft recommendations and preliminary strategies for affordable housing, community resources, jobs, and Land Use/Zoning. Another meeting with be held on Saturday, November 14th from 11-2pm at Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
 
For more information, please call 718-220-8500 or JeromeAvenue@planning.nyc.gov.
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In solidarity,
 
Hon. Marcos A. Crespo, Chair
The Bronx Democratic County Committee
1640 Eastchester Rd.






  

Halloween Treats Special This Friday, October 30th at 1973 Westchester Ave. 1 PM - 4 PM!


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Veterans Brunch - November 18th, 2015!




Please join the 
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
at our Veterans Brunch

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Brunch - 10:00AM
For More Information Please Email:


Safe Streets and Treats Halloween Special on Friday, October 30th!



Safe Streets and Treats 
   
Join us this Friday for a fun filled and family friendly Halloween special!
East 204th Street 
between Perry Ave and Hull Ave 
October 30, 2015
3 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, October 25, 2015

JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center Upcoming Events


 JASA Hosts Piano/Flute Concert for Older Adults Sunday Nov 8th


WHAT:        JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center will host award winning Zhanna Rubenshteyn, pianist, and Yael Acher-Modiano, flutist in concert. They will perform Broadway favorites from Fiddler on The Roof and Porgy and Bess, beloved  Jewish  melodies, Duke Ellington’s tunes from the swing Era and recognized classical selections by Debussy, Fauré, Vivaldi, and Jewish composer Ernest Bloch. A late kosher lunch of soup and chicken chow mein or tilapia will be served at 2:30 PM. 50 guests are expected to attend this event. 

We would like to invite you to join us for this special cultural event. 
Recommended senior voluntary contribution for lunch is $3.00 and $2.00 for the event. Non-seniors are welcome to attend for a fee of $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event. 

WHO:         This event will be hosted by JASA, a New York-based nonprofit serving 43,000+ older adults each year by providing social work, recreational, health, home care, housing, cultural, and educational services to help sustain them in their homes and communities and offer opportunities for a better quality of life. 

WHEN:      Sunday, Nov. 8th, 2015 

                  Lunch served at 2:30 pm followed by concert at 4:00 PM.         

WHERE :    JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave, 1st Floor Bronx, NY 10463

RSVP:        Sharon Wolfe /Esha Pai
718.549-4700/212.561.7469 swolfe@jasa.org /JASA@KingComPR.com


JASA Hosts Dinner and Music for Older Adults Wed. Nov. 11th

WHAT:       JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center will host dinner and entertainment by Michael Gaskin, pianist/singer.  He will perform selections from the Great American songbook, ragtime, Latin and ethnic music, show tunes and waltzes for listening, singing and dancing. A delectable kosher dinner of soup, salmon or turkey breast will be served at 4:30 PM. 40 guests are expected to attend this event. 

We would like to invite you to join us for this special cultural event. 
Recommended senior voluntary contribution for lunch is $3.00 and $2.00 for the event. Non-seniors are welcome to attend for a fee of $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event. 

WHO:          This event will be hosted by JASA, a New York-based nonprofit serving 43,000+ older adults each year by providing social work, recreational, health, home care, housing, cultural, and educational services to help sustain them in their homes and communities and offer opportunities for a better quality of life. 

WHEN:      Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2015 

                   Dinner served at 4:30 pm followed by entertainment  at 5:30 PM.           

WHERE :     JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave, 1st Floor Bronx, NY 10463

RSVP:        Sharon Wolfe /Esha Pai 
718.549-4700/212.561.7469 swolfe@jasa.org /JASA@KingComPR.com 


JASA Hosts Dinner and Music for Older Adults Wed. Nov. 18th

WHAT:        JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center will host dinner and entertainment by David Oquendo Duo: guitar and vocals.  David Oquendo became one of the best guitar accompanists in Cuba. He is a guitarist, singer, composer, musical director and has had many radio, TV and film appearances. Jana Martinez is a singer, actor and producer. A delectable kosher dinner of turkey or veg. liver will be served at 4:30 PM. 40 guests are expected to attend this event. 

We would like to invite you to join us for this special cultural event. 
Recommended senior voluntary contribution for lunch is $3.00 and $2.00 for the event. Non-seniors are welcome to attend for a fee of $5.00 for the meal and $3.00 for the event. 

WHO:          This event will be hosted by JASA, a New York-based nonprofit serving 43,000+ older adults each year by providing social work, recreational, health, home care, housing, cultural, and educational services to help sustain them in their homes and communities and offer opportunities for a better quality of life. 

WHEN:      Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 2015 

                   Dinner served at 4:30 pm followed by entertainment  at 5:30 PM.         

WHERE :     JASA Van Cortlandt Senior Center 3880 Sedgwick Ave, 1st Floor Bronx, NY 10463

RSVP:        Sharon Wolfe /Esha Pai 
718.549-4700/212.561.7469 swolfe@jasa.org /JASA@KingComPR.com  

About JASA
Founded in 1968, JASA is one of New York’s largest and most trusted agencies serving older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island. JASA’s mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. We provide life sustaining programs for seniors and peace of mind for their families and friend.  jasa.org