Savino, Treyger, Harris Host 9th Annual Back To School Blast
Coney Island State Senator Diane J. Savino Wednesday is partnering with colleague Coney Island lawmakers City Councilman Mark Treyger and Assemblywoman Pamela Harris to hold their 9th Annual Back to School Blast at Liberation Diploma Plus High School.
Every year Savino’s office partners with a number of community originations and Liberation High School to host this great event. Various vendors, from places like Coney Island Hospital, FDNY, and the Coney Island Library will also be present.
“This is one of my favorite events. It’s when Coney Island’s non-profit organizations, state, and city agencies come together to offer not only school supplies but information about the various services they provide to the community. And not only is it a day where families and friends can come out to enjoy a great day filled with fun activities but they get an opportunity to meet the elected officials who represent them and their communities,” said Savino.
“When far too many hard-working families are struggling to make ends meet, events like this where we can ensure our youth have the necessary tools to embark on a successful school year are of the utmost importance,”said Harris. “In addition to keeping our kids on a path toward a prosperous future, it’s wonderful that we can also bring the whole community together.”
“This useful community event brings local residents together, assists them in engaging with the important agencies and organizations that can provide much-needed services, and helps youngsters gear up for the upcoming school year. As a former high school teacher, I am always working to find ways to help the children in our community get the best possible education,” said Treyger.
The event is slated for between 12 noon- 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Liberation Diploma Plus High School, 2865 W. 19th Street in Coney Island. Supplies are limited, on a first come, first serve basis so come early. Children must be accompanied by adults and all children must be present to receive supplies. For more information, please contact the office of State Senator Diane J. Savino (718) 727-9406.
Colton Mourns Death Of Road Rage Victim
Assemblyman Bill Colton (Bensonhurst, Bath Beach) mourned the death of Chun Man “Vincent” Tse was beaten to death after a road rage altercation on July 22 in Queens with a fellow driver, Cleamon Anderson, while on his way to volunteer at a senior center; a regular routine for him.
He died this past Saturday after spending over a week in a coma, and suffering black eyes and a brain hemorrhage. The details of how and why this dispute occurred have not been revealed. Yet, it is alleged that Anderson’s sister, who was a passenger in the vehicle, lied to police officers about how Tse acquired his injuries; saying he had slipped and fell. Surveillance videos from nearby buildings show Anderson punching Tse to the ground.
“Tse was a good man, dedicating his free time to volunteering at the senior center, and to this church. Tse and his family deserve justice; a man so dedicated to his family and community service did not deserve to die because of diminutive disagreement. This case shows how dangerous and absurd road rage can be, and why the population needs to be more concerned about it as a societal problem. Nobody should ever lose their life due to disputes on the road, by any means. A good man who did nothing wrong in his life died because of such heinous behavior. Not only do Tse and his family deserve justice, but Cleamon must be charged with manslaughter/murder and the appropriate punishment for his wrongdoing needs to be enforced,” said Colton.
Williams Responds To Two Shooting Deaths
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams (Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood), co-chair of the Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, released the following statement after the shooting deaths of 28-year-old Zavon Gordon last Thursday night and 38-year-old Gerald Cummings last Wednesday night.
Gordon, a van driver, was killed after an altercation with another driver in East Flatbush. Cummings was killed in Flatbush after retrieving a cap that was stolen from his 17-year-old son.
“I’d like to offer prayers of peace and comfort to the families of the victims. Even more disheartening is the fact that neither one of these men had to die over the simplest of issues. Gun violence is an unfortunate and frustrating reality that many communities have to deal with. A father retrieving a son’s stolen cap, and a driver cutting off another should not lead to death. We must take time to call out this obscene violence each and every time, and never allow any community to become desensitized to the senseless loss of life,” said Williams.
“These murders happened on the day the City announced that shootings, and murders dropped to historic lows. In Brooklyn alone, shootings have plummeted by 23% from last year. Still, statistics don’t mean anything to grieving families. These incidents are a grim reminder that we cannot rest.
“We must stay strong in the face of this continued assault on our quality of life and recognize that each of us has a role and responsibility to help reduce the senseless violence in our city and nation. These incidents make it apparent the increasing need for commonsense gun legislation, as well as, policies and resources that go to the heart of the root causes. Gun violence is a pandemic across the country, and is infiltrating our cities. How long will the nation sit idly by as this problem grapples our communities?”
Cornegy Gets Breastfeeding Champion Award
City Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr. (Bedford-Stuyvesant, Northern Crown Heights), last week was given the Breastfeeding Champion Award from the NYC Breastfeeding Leadership Council, Inc.
Cornegy drafted the recent legislation, that Mayor de Blasio will soon sign into law, requiring public offices, such as job centers, SNAP centers and medical assistance centers to provide a sanitary place to breastfeed that is not a restroom and includes an electrical outlet, a chair, and nearby access to running waterupon request.
“This is a victory for many New York City mothers that endure long wait times in public offices with no access to a clean and comfortable room to nurture their hungry infants. My legislation will expand options for breastfeeding mothers, enhancing the quality of life for all New York City families,” said Cornegy, adding he wants to expand the legislation to the Department of Education, CUNY and police precincts.
Cornegy is also hosting his 3rd Annual First Food Festival Breastfeeding Matters from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aug. 20 at Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant). For more info email szinerman@council.nyc.gov.
Health Department Conducts Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Spraying
The City’s Health Department today conduct its sixth Annual Aerial Larvicide spraying to marsh and other non-residential areas throughout the city as part of its mosquito control program.
The Health Department monitors mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus and could carry the Zika virus, and applies pesticides to their breeding grounds when appropriate throughout the summer. During warm weather, mosquitoes can breed in any still water standing for more than four days. In the targeted areas, existing hot and wet weather conditions are predicted to escalate a rise in mosquito populations.
The areas slated in Brooklyn for sprayings are the Marine Park Marsh bounded by Avenue U to the north; Gerritsen Avenue to the west; Belt Parkway to the south; and Flatbush Avenue to the east; and the Fresh Creek Basin Marsh bounded by Louisiana Avenue to the east, East 108th Street to the west; Stanley Avenue to the north; and Belt Parkway to the south.
The treatment is slated for between 6 a.m.- 7 p.m.from today August 8 to Wednesday, August 10. In case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Tuesday, August 9 to Thursday, August 11 during the same hours. Due to size and limited accessibility, these areas will be treated using a low-flying helicopter. While three to four days are allotted for this activity, the application may be completed in less time.
