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Klein, Dinowitz, IDC Secure $2 Million Diversity Fund for City Specialized High Schools

Proposal receives wave of support from diversity initiatives, alumni groups   Albany, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), State Senator Tony Avella (D-Queens), Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Bronx) and Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley (D-Brooklyn) announced that the Independent Democratic Conference […]

by · April 12, 2016 · Education, Government
Bronx Political Round-Up, September 4

Bronx Political Round-Up, September 4

Bronx Political Round-Up for September 4: Healthier Happy Meals, Online Ban on K2 Sales, Carmen Rosa Way ceremony, Kingsbridge-Broadway Business Corridor Report, and Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Protection. Senator Gustavo Rivera praises ‘scientific’ study that supports healthier “Happy Meals” legislation.  “Not […]

Low-Wage Workers Gain Support With MOVE Act

Low-Wage Workers Gain Support With MOVE Act

Low-Wage Workers See Support With New MOVE Act by Koi Germany   Last month, Riverdale Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz introduced a bill limiting the power of employers while bolstering the rights of low-wage workers. Known as the Mobility and Opportunity for Vulnerable […]

by · July 10, 2015 · Government, Labor, News
Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

Activists Win Battle Battle Over LG Tower At Hudson Palisades

New York Elected Officials Instrumental in Litigation Forcing LG Retreat on Proposal State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-Bronx/Westchester), Senator Adriano Espaillat (D-Manhattan/Bronx), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D-Bronx) praised the agreement announced today […]

BP Ruben Diaz Jr. joined State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and then Community Board #8 Chairman Robert Fanuzzi at an announcement concerning legislation opening parts of the Jerome Park Reservoir for public use ( June 4, 2014).

City DEP Approves Public Access Pilot Program At Jerome Park Reservoir

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is praising a decision by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection to expand public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir. “This is incredibly welcome news, and something my office has advocated for over the […]

Crespo and daughter Graciela

Exclusive: New Bronx Democratic County Leader Marcos Crespo’s 1st Interview

As The Bronx Chronicle reported last week, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo was unanimously chosen as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bronx Democratic County Committee. Assemblyman Crespo graciously sat down with me for an exclusive interview soon after assuming the county leadership […]

by · March 9, 2015 · Interviews, Op Ed, Politics
CRESPO POISED TO BECOME NEXT BX DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER

CRESPO POISED TO BECOME NEXT BX DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER

Multiple sources, including Bronx Chronicle columnist Anthony Rivieccio, are reporting that the executive committee of the Bronx Democratic Party meets tonight to elect Assemblyman Marcos Crespo as chairman of the executive committee, i.e., county leader. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, chairman of the […]

by · March 5, 2015 · Local News, Politics
Legislative Leanings: Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz on Mixed Martial Arts

Legislative Leanings: Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz on Mixed Martial Arts

  Writing on his blog, The MMA Journalist, blogger Jim Genia posted responses from state legislators about lifting the ban on professional mixed martials arts (MMA) bouts in New York.   Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on the MMA bill: “I have […]

by · February 24, 2015 · Government, Sports
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SENATOR KLEIN LAUNCHES BRONX SENIOR CENTER “LISTENING TOUR”

New Survey Gauges Most-Pressing Financial Issues Facing NY Seniors RIVERDALE, NY – Senate Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz (D-Bronx), kicked off a month-long tour of Bronx senior centers today at the […]

by · February 21, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government, Senior Issues