Cedric Meets Grandi Man

Photo by New York Yankees

The Entertainer meets the Grandi Man: Yesterday Cedric the Entertainer watched Yankees batting practice at Yankee Stadium prior to the team’s 7:05 p.m. game vs. Atlanta. While in the Bronx, Cedric participated in a longtime Yankee Stadium tradition by heading out to the Bleachers to help lead “Roll Call” with the “Bleacher Creatures,” before watching the game in the stands. Here he poses with Yankee Slugger Curtis Granderson.

Cedric is in New York to promote his new TV Land sitcom “The Soul Man.”

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No angels

Wakefield Area News

By Mary V. Lauro

BRONX, NEW YORK, June 18- "If men were angels," wrote James Madison in Federalist Paper No. 51 back in 1788, “No government would be necessary.” Well and good. But does that mean they are devils?

It certainly seems so. Almost on a daily basis, through the news media, we learn of another elected official being accused of or indicted of criminal behavior. Wakefield has already suffered the conviction of State Senator Guy Velella. We understand that on June 19, Councilman Larry Seabrook will again go to trial for a variety of offenses.

The list of elected officials who are being investigated, or who leave much to be desired is long, but we concentrate on those closest to us keeping in mind that an accusation or an investigation does not mean guilt. We repeat that. An accusation does not mean guilt. On the other hand, where there is smoke, there usually is fire. We mention Pedro Espada because we had one of his clinics right here in Wakefield. He has been convicted on at least one count.

Sadly, earlier this year The New York Post ran a news story insinuating foul play by our Senator Jeffrey Klein. Nothing further has been heard which is good news, more for him than for the electorate. And now, we have Congressman Engel being criticized for taking a mortgage from one of his highest donors. Not illegal, but not right. Even so and above all, let's not forget the Spitzer debacle.

When one considers that this nation was forged by men who pledged their “sacred honor,” one wonders how that honor was lost in so short a time. Consider that at the urging of former Mayor Ed Koch, the majority in both houses of our state legislature pledged to reject any gerrymandering made on a partisan basis. Seventy five of those lawmakers broke their promise, four of them from New York City and one of them none other than our own Senator Klein!

The prevalence of all sorts of hanky-panky in our government led to the formation of the Center for Public Integrity which has been around for some time. This year it ranked our state government 15th from the bottom of the 50 states. Can you imagine? That is worse than getting a D. It is almost an F.

Well, it should be no surprise. We know that we have some sterling legislators working for us whether it be in the City Council, the Assembly or the Senate, but we also know we have some duds who do very little else but the work on getting re-elected usually by spreading our tax dollars to favorite causes or persons and taking advantage of every photo opportunity. The sad thing is that, we, the voters, permit this to go on. But that is another story.

In any case, we are asking all our legislators to look into three problems that the average citizen is dealing with. They should not be difficult to solve if they put their heads together. First is the parking problem. Left unchecked, road rage will take second place to parking rage. Lives will be lost. By the same token, Muni meters should be brought to the attention of the Supreme Court as a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Second, adjustment is needed in rental laws for two and three-family houses. Eviction of problematic and non-paying tenants is entirely too long, and costly. And third, how about bringing some order to our zoning ordinances and our building regulations? The City is harboring hundreds of fire traps in illegal conversions.

Are these three items really so difficult to accomplish?

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Job Fair

Bronx Chamber, Hutchinson Metro Center Host Job Fair 

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce hosted a New York Job Fair on June 7 at its headquarters at the Hutchinson Metro Center. On-site interviews for a variety of jobs requiring a variety of skill levels were offered. Hundreds of people attended the event. NYPD and FDNY had booths along with many other Bronx businesses. The Job Fair was one of 11 to be held by New York State throughout the month of June. Pictured, from left, Joseph Deglomini, Jr. of the Hutchinson Metro Center management and Bronx Chamber of Commerce President Lenny Caro. 

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Rangel’s Challenger Shines

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Rangel’s Challenger Shines: Congressional Candidate Brings Leadership Qualities to Race By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, June 18- No stranger to politi...

Rangel’s Challenger Shines

Congressional Candidate Brings Leadership Qualities to Race

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, June 18- No stranger to politics, Clyde Williams has worked under both President Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and has now set his sights on the 13 Congressional District, currently held by Charles Rangel.

Williams recently took time out from his busy campaign schedule to sit down to discuss his background, experience and what he hopes to accomplish for the newly redrawn district that now includes parts of the Bronx, if elected.

Williams, 49, was born and raised in Washington, DC., and is the former head of the Democratic National Committee as well as being the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Department of Agriculture, overseeing 100,000 employees and an $18 million annual budget.

Williams explained, "I'm the only person who's running against Congressman Rangel who's actually worked in Washington, DC... I'm the only person who can hit the ground tomorrow and actually do something to bring resources to this Congressional District."

On Congressman Rangel, Williams politely stated, "I respect the Congressman, but I think it's time for new leadership, it's time for a change."

Williams continued, "The two major people I'm running against, they both represent the political establishment, they represent the political machine that is New York... they haven't even talked about issues yet."

On those issues, Williams states, "You have a huge health care disparity that exists in this community, same thing with education... and unemployment. Our unemployment is almost twice the national average."

Williams is married to his wife Mona, whom he actually met in the, "Situation room," at the White House, the couple have two small children and reside in Harlem.

Anthony Rivieccio, Director of the Northwest Bronx Democrats, has thrown his support behind Williams as he has been meeting voters in Bedford Park, Norwood and Van Cortland Village.

Rivieccio stated, "We support Clyde Williams because we are looking for an independent, non-house Democrat. I think in the Bronx he has a good chance of winning."

Primary Day is slated for Tuesday, June 26.   

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Faithful Flock to Feast

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Faithful Flock to Feast: The smell of sausage and peppers filled the air on Arthur Ave. during the annual Feast of St. Anthony.  (Photos by Ken Carozza & Gary Qui...

Faithful Flock to Feast

The smell of sausage and peppers filled the air on Arthur Ave. during the annual Feast of St. Anthony. 

(Photos by Ken Carozza & Gary Quintal)

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