The New York Working Families Party today announced its endorsement of four 2021 New York City Council candidates in the Bronx: Adolfo Abreu for City Council District 14, Mino Lora for District 11, Althea Stevens for City Council District 16, and Marjorie Velázquez for City Council District 13. All four candidates are longtime community leaders, spanning all corners of the Bronx.
The WFP today also endorsed four additional candidates in Queens and Brooklyn: Juan Ardila (District 30, Queens), Aleda Gagarin (District 29, Queens), Lincoln Restler (District 33, North Brooklyn), and Felicia Singh (District 32, Rockaways, Queens). This wave of endorsements follows the NY WFP’s first wave of New York City Council endorsements earlier this fall, supporting Tiffany Cabán for District 22 (Queens), Amanda Farías for District 18 (Bronx), Jennifer Gutiérrez for District 34 (Brooklyn), and Sandy Nurse for District 37 (Brooklyn).
“This year, New York City voters demanded bold, progressive candidates up and down the ballot. As we approach the 2021 elections, we must heed this mandate by electing City Council Members who are wholly committed to a working people’s agenda — from housing for all to fully funded schools to decarceral justice. The Working Families Party is thrilled to endorse these eight community leaders, who have fought for their neighborhoods for years — and who will keep fighting side by side in City Hall,” said New York Working Families Party State Director Sochie Nnaemeka. “Our city government must ensure New York’s COVID-19 recovery protects…
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Mario D’Agostino, who passed away June 14, 2020, was a true leader in his community in the Bronx and left his mark on the neighborhood and everyone, who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Mario was an honorable man, who changed people’s lives with his beautiful mind, strong work ethic, positive outlook on life and investing in his favorite part of NYC, the Bronx.
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You should know that Fausto Pichardo, Chief of Patrol of the New York City Police Department, has unexpectedly resigned.
Chief Pichardo is the second person of Dominican origin with a high position, who has suddenly resigned from the Police Department of this City, causing another loss among many in the Hispanic community, especially the Dominican community.
Chief Pichardo joins Inspector Flerida Vera, another Dominican, who also suddenly resigned from her position as a Commanding Officer of the 41st Police Precinct in the Bronx.
We all know that the Dominican community, because of the egotism and infighting within its political leadership, has recently lost some important positions. Among the losses are, Senator Marisol Alcantara, Senator Jose Peralta and Assemblywoman Aridia “Ari” Espinal.
It is important for you to know that the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization will be meeting this Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at 1437 Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx.
The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss among other things, what we think is an act of discrimination, abuse and lack of respect for Hispanic police officers within Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Administration.
Statics show that 33% of the population in the City of New York is Hispanic and 30% of the police force are Hispanic, but in positions of power and leadership, within the Police Department, Hispanics are close to zero.
I am Councilmember Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr. and this is what you should know.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Jonnel Doris announced three financial assistance programs available for small businesses in low-to-moderate income (LMI) neighborhoods. The NYC LMI Storefront Loan, Interest Rate Reduction Grant, and Strategic Impact COVID-19 Commercial District Support Grant will provide critical resources to small businesses to help them build back and grow beyond the pandemic.
“Our fight against COVID-19 has been costly for the small businesses that anchor New York City’s neighborhoods. We are proud to offer real relief to help these business owners keep their teams together and continue serving their communities for years to come,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
“This crisis has brought devasting consequences to our local economy and impacted our most vulnerable communities. To achieve economic democracy, we must respond quickly with resources and capacity,” said J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives and Co-Chair of the Racial Inclusion and Equity Task Force. “These robust financial programs will aid small businesses to help them build back stronger than before.”
“Now more than ever, Black, Latinx, and Asian businesses are struggling with access to capital. The launch of these programs is a targeted approach to provide relief efforts in communities that need it most,” said Jonnel Doris, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Co-Chair of the Racial Inclusion and Equity Task Force. “The City is committed to making sure all small businesses have the resources they need to get them back on their feet during these extraordinary times.”
“Advancing a strong recovery means providing the communities hardest hit by COVID-19 with the resources they need to rebuild,” said James Patchett, president, and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation. “Our minority-owned businesses were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and their resurgence is key to the City’s long-term success. These funds will provide a critical lifeline that will help these businesses recover and continue to enrich and strengthen their communities for years to come.”
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On Saturday, November 07, 2020, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., in conjunction with The Bronx Tourism Council, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Transportation Alternatives, and Ride with GPS app hosted a bike ride to end the Tour de Bronx 2020 season.
Members from the RWB Bronx Chapter joined Borough President Diaz, Jr. to take part in the “Bronx Riviera” route, using the Ride with GPS app, to visit the neighborhoods, parks, greenways, and waterfronts of the borough seen during the Tour de Bronx event.
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