NEWS RELEASE
Bronx NY/ September 2,2014
Contact: Anthony Rivieccio
Founder. 347.575.5045
THURSDAY, Sept 4th, Public Forum
78th AD Candidates Fernando Tirado vs Jose Rivera Part 3.
On Thursday, September 4th, 2014 (invitation attached), Veteran Group” Devil Dog, Inc. & The Bronx Chronicle.com will co host a “Public Forum” for 78th Assembly District Candidates Fernando Tirado & Jose’ Rivera.
This will be the third attempt that the northwest bronx community will try to hold a community and political dialogue.
The First attempt, on August 18th (below) , on Bronxtalk Television, with host Gary Axelbank, a scheduled debate , turned into a one way conversation, as Mr Rivera did not appear.
(Bronxtalk)
http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/bronxtalk/viewvideo/4500/bronxtalk/bronxtalk–aug-18-2014
The second attempt, held at The Bedford Park Senior Center by The Bronx Online Newspaper, The Bronx Chronicle.com, turned into a disaster, as the Senior Center canceled it, according to The NY Daily News, among political threats to the non-profit status of the senior center.
Candidate Tirado showed up , according to The Norwood News Newspaper, at the same time of the last minute cancellation, to meet and greet with residents and talk issues
(Daily News)
http://m.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/bronx-debate-canceled-senior-center-receives-threats-article-1.1919350
http:/www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/bronx-debate-canceled-senior-center-receives-threats-article-1.1919350
(Norwood News)
http://www.norwoodnews.org/id=15556&story=assemblyman-rivera-dodges-second-debate-in-the-bronx/
After community demand, The Online newspaper, The Bronx Chronicle.com
responded to a request from Sergeant Gonzalzo Duran, from Devil Dog Inc, on the Northwest Bronx Democrats Facebook Group page, to attempt to hold a third public forum.
(The Bronx Chronicle)
https://thebronxchronicle.com/2014/08/29/78th-assembly-district-public-forum-rescheduled-september-4th-devil-dog-usa-inc/
Candidate Fernando Tirado says, “Voters should be more engaged with those they are supposed to represent them, and not just during election season. These debates provide an opportunity for voters to know where politicians stand on the issues and address their concerns. It also combats voter apathy, which is chronic in the 78 district, by providing an avenue for civic engagement. The ultimate goal is to have voters make informed decisions as to who is the best candidates to represent them”.
NWBx Dems founder Anthony Rivieccio says, ” Frankly, I believe our community has to sit down and refocus on our goals, and this could be a tremendous start”.
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