Tomorrow, as hip hop commemorates its 50th anniversary, the Bronx is preparing for a groundbreaking event. DJ Funk Flex, an iconic figure in the hip hop world and celebrated son of the Bronx, is uniting with two nonprofit innovators, Grassroots Grocery and Sharing Excess. Together, supported by Grubhub, they will launch a massive food distribution at P.S. 078X – The Anne Hutchinson School. The event promises over 10,000 pounds of fresh produce and 400 takeaway meals from a local restaurant and will be held between the of 05:00 p.m. and 07:00 p.m.
“I grew up in these streets, felt the rhythms of the Bronx in my bones, and it has given me everything,” says Funk Flex, who just a week ago performed to a packed house at Madison Square Garden. “It is time to give back, and what better way than nourishing the community with good food and good vibes. This is more than an event; it is a reunion.”
Grassroots Grocery and Sharing Excess, with support from Grubhub, will deliver over 10,000 pounds of fresh produce. Grubhub’s Serving the City program will also purchase and distribute 400 complimentary, culturally relevant meals from local Caribbean restaurant, Triple Deuce.
“Restaurants sit at the heart of communities, and we are very proud to not only support a local business like Triple Deuce and provide meals at today’s event but also help provide access to fresh produce to help feed the block,” said Brett Swanson, Senior Manager…
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You should know that in one of his first public appearances, after having resigned as Governor for New York State, Andrew Cuomo will be visiting the South Bronx. His visit to the Bronx is to meet with Members of “The New York Hispanic Clergy Organization”, which I preside over.
As you know, last summer Governor Cuomo resigned, when he was accused and practically abandoned by all his friends, politicians, and community groups, whom he had helped in the past. These so-called friends, and groups that were all too happy to kiss his ring, joined the “cancel culture” environment, that plaques us all, without due process, they washed their hands with a dismissive attitude, sending the message “Crucify him, crucify him”.
Several courts and judges have dismissed the allegations of “sexual harassment” against Governor Cuomo. With this episode behind him, Governor Cuomo has begun to visit and make public appearances by visiting different faith-based organizations and community groups.
It is very important for you to know that Governor Cuomo’s first public visit was to “God’s Battalion of Prayer Temple” in East Flatbush, Brooklyn on Sunday March 06, 2022. His next planned visit is to the “New York Hispanic Clergy Organization” in the South Bronx.
You should also know that in a recent poll, Governor Cuomo, without being a candidate nor having announced his political aspirations, has polled with just four (4) points behind Governor Kathy Hochul.
As you know, Governor Hochul was a friend and she was handpicked by Cuomo to be his Lieutenant Governor. However, she was among one of the first to throw him under the bus, in the midst of the allegations, launched against him.
I imagine that those four (4) points will evaporate very soon and Governor Hochul will have to consider asking Governor Cuomo for his support, if she wishes to be officially elected by the people to the governorship.
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