Post Tagged with: "State Senator Jeff Klein"

Senator Klein demands removal of ad for Airbnb ‘Animal House’

Senator Klein demands removal of ad for Airbnb ‘Animal House’

Wild backyard parties at Bronx ‘B&B’ feature strippers, lewd whipped cream acts, giant TV screens and DJs spinning loud music as revelers party into the wee hours of the night Legislation will be introduced to stop one- and two-family homes […]

by · December 7, 2015 · Crime, Housing, Local News, News
SENATOR KLEIN ANNOUNCES $50,000 IN FUNDING FOR COUNTDOWN TO FITNESS PROGRAM IN THE BRONX

SENATOR KLEIN ANNOUNCES $50,000 IN FUNDING FOR COUNTDOWN TO FITNESS PROGRAM IN THE BRONX

Comprehensive program includes physical fitness classes, nutrition demonstrations and health assessments   At a luncheon on Saturday, State Senator Jeff Klein  announced $50,000 in state funding for the Countdown to Fitness program at the Shorehaven Community Center. Nearly 70 women from […]

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Senator Klein To Host K2 Summit On Friday

Panels to convene city and state leaders and officials from DEA, FBI, NYPD, DOH, NYC DHS, NYC HHC, DAASNY and more   State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will host New York’s first summit on synthetic cannabinoids and convene top elected […]

by · October 9, 2015 · News, Public Safety, Substance Abuse
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AG Schneiderman Takes His Crusade Against K2 and Designer Drugs To The Bronx

On  a bright Monday morning, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman brought together a gaggle of Bronx elected officials and interested media to the steps of the Bronx County Court House to announce that his office has filed lawsuits against Erie […]

Klein & Gjonaj’s Legionnaires’ Disease Rx: Free screenings & treatment at ProHealth urgent care clinic for seniors/uninsured

Klein & Gjonaj’s Legionnaires’ Disease Rx: Free screenings & treatment at ProHealth urgent care clinic for seniors/uninsured

Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (D-Bronx) today announced a partnership with ProHealth Urgent Care in Morris Park for free Legionnaires’ disease evaluations and treatment for seniors and uninsured residents.   “Legionnaires’ disease is completely treatable with antibiotics […]

by · October 1, 2015 · Government, Health, News
Senator Jeff Klein samples some New England Clam Chowder at City Island’s annual Clam Chowder Festival.

Klein Hosts 3rd Annual Clam Chowder Fest on City Island

State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) joined City Island restaurant owners and residents at Hawkins Park on Sunday afternoon for Klein’s third annual City Island Clam Chowder Festival. The chowder festival took place during City Island’s annual Chamber of Commerce Arts […]

by · September 21, 2015 · Community Affairs, Government
Senator Jeff Klein, Executive Director of The Bronx YMCA Sharlene Brown, and YMCA campers.

Klein Gives YMCA of Greater NY $200K Grant

On Thursday, State Senator Jeff Klein presented the YMCA of Greater New York $200,000 in state funding. Klein presented a mock check to Executive Director of The Bronx YMCA Sharlene Brown, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs at the YMCA […]

FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK PLAYS SETON PARK

FAMED BRITISH BALLADEER ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK PLAYS SETON PARK

Acclaimed artist Engelbert Humperdinck serenades concertgoers at Senator Klein’s Summertime Symphonies Series   State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) hosted Engelbert Humperdinck at Seton Park on Tuesday. The British balladeer serenaded a crowd of more than 500 concertgoers as part of […]

SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS 1ST ANNUAL THROGGS NECK HOUSES BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

SENATOR KLEIN HOSTS 1ST ANNUAL THROGGS NECK HOUSES BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Local basketball tournament works to build stronger community, lift up future generations   State Senator Jeff Klein,  together with the New York City Housing Authority, Throggs Neck Houses Residents’ Council, 45th Precinct, the New York City Fire Department, Police Service […]

Political RoundUp, July 10: World Cup Ticker-Tape Parade, Herman Badillo Post Office

Political RoundUp, July 10: World Cup Ticker-Tape Parade, Herman Badillo Post Office

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Ticker-Tape Parade At approximately 11:00 AM Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio attend the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Ticker-Tape Parade in Lower Manhattan. Congress Names Morrisania Post Office In Honor of Herman Badillo On […]

by · July 10, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Government
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 […]

STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN JOINS COMUNILIFE & EMBLEMHEALTH AT LATINA TEEN SUICIDE SYMPOSIUM

STATE SENATOR JEFF KLEIN JOINS COMUNILIFE & EMBLEMHEALTH AT LATINA TEEN SUICIDE SYMPOSIUM

Senator Klein, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Dr. Rosa Gil CEO of Comunilife, EmblemHealth Executive Vice President Dr. Russell Petrella, Government Officials & Mental Health Professionals Come Together to Combat High Rate of […]

by · May 10, 2015 · Health & Nutrition, News
From left to right: Assemblyman Gjonaj, President H.E. Bujar Nishani, Senator Klein,

Gjonaj, Klein honor President H.E. Bujar Nishani for the Albanian role in saving Jews during WWII

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and State Senator Jeff Klein honored President of Albania H.E. Bujar Nishani for the role Albanians played in saving thousands of Jews during the Holocaust and celebrated photographer Norman Gershman whose photographs capture the essence of their […]

What You Should Know: Place Your Bets On Jeff Klein

What You Should Know: Place Your Bets On Jeff Klein

Place Your Bets on Jeff Klein by Rev. Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr. You should know that with all of the recent news that New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is expected to be arrested this week, there is […]