Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Returning CC Dominates Jays

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Returning CC Dominates Jays: Sabathia returns and Yankees win another one from Blue Jays By Rich Mancuso BRONX, NEW YORK, July 18- CC Sabathia had control of his p...

Returning CC Dominates Jays

Sabathia returns and Yankees win another one from Blue Jays

By Rich Mancuso

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 18- CC Sabathia had control of his pitches and he was strong in his return from the disabled list Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. He dominated the Toronto Blue Jays lineup, without power hitter Jose Bautista who was placed on the 15-day disabled list and the Yankees continued to roll taking their second straight over the Jays 6-1 in the Bronx.

Sabathia carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Yankees bullpen took over. The lefthander improved to 10-3, gave up four hits and struck out six.

“It was tough sitting here and watching your teammates go out and battle every day,” said Sabathia who improved to 13-3 lifetime against Toronto. “It feels good to come back and be a part of it.”

And for the Yankees and manager Joe Girardi, having Sabathia back in the rotation, only makes them continue their roll to another American League east division title. New York has won five of their last six and increased their lead in the division to 9 /1-2 games over Tampa Bay with a major league best record of 56-34.

After the three-run second inning, led by the three-run home run from Andruw Jones to left, Sabathia who missed two starts due to a left groin strain kept Blue Jays batters at bay.

Girardi was cautious. He removed Sabathia after throwing 87 pitches on a steamy 95-degree night. His ace, though, likes to pitch in steamy conditions and Girardi also said it may be an advantage that Sabathia missed a few starts because he will have less innings as the Yankees prepare for their post season run.

“My arm feels good when it is warm,” said Sabathia who had no lingering effects from the injury that sidelined him on June 24^th. He experienced pain in the groin after pitching against the Mets in the final game of the subway interleague series.

“CC likes the heat,” said Girardi. “Can’t say that I ever did, but CC really enjoys it,”

Jays’ starter Brett Cecil (2-2) suffered his second loss of the season. In six innings he was touched for the three runs on the 12^th home run of the year from Jones. He would settle down and not allow another run, but the Yankees got to the Toronto pen again scoring three more runs in the seventh inning.

“To his credit, he kept the ball down and he changed speeds effectively,” said Toronto manager John Farrell about his starter and the adjustments made after the Jones home run.

It was the 432^nd career home run for Jones that surpassed Cal Ripken Jr. for sole possession of 41^st place on baseball’s all time list.

Jones has been another weapon off the bench for Girardi along with Eric Chavez, DeWayne Wise and Jayson Nix. They have also accounted for many of the 145 home runs hit by the Yankees that lead baseball.

Girardi said about his bench “I think I have a really good bench that can be extremely productive for us. It’s been really helpful.”

Rafael Soriano closed the door in the ninth inning for his 24^th save in 25 opportunities. Girardi once again used four pitchers out of the pen before calling on his closer as the Blue Jays scored their lone run in the eighth and stranded two in the ninth.

Robinson Cano also extended his career best hitting streak to 20- games, the longest active in the majors and most since Derek Jeter in the 2007 season.

With Sabathia back in the rotation and the Yankees winning in this 13-game stretch, there is more room for confidence. They go for the series sweep in the get- away finale Wednesday afternoon with Hiroki Kuroda (8-7) on the mound.

“We’ve been doing a little bit of everything,” said Jeter. “We’ve got a pretty good combination of things going right now.”

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Food Truck for the Hungry

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Food Truck for the Hungry: Truck gives out FREE meals   BRONX, NEW YORK, July 16- Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott, joined by federal and city agencies and non...

Food Truck for the Hungry

Truck gives out FREE meals

 

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 16- Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott, joined by federal and city agencies and non-profit organizations, encouraged families to take advantage of free breakfast and lunch for their youngsters as part of the annual summer meals program that runs through August 31.

Summer meals are provided in more than 1,000 locations, including pools, parks, public housing sites and soup kitchens throughout the five boroughs. In addition to these locations, the Department of Education (DOE) is operating mobile refrigerated trucks that provide meals to children at Orchard Beach in the Bronx and at Flushing Meadows Park. There are currently two trucks and the DOE is adding a third one to serve meals to youngsters at Queens Farm Park, starting Monday, July 23.

Last year, more than 7 million meals were served during the summer, including 67,000 meals served by the trucks, which is more meals than some states served for their entire summer program. To help promote summer meals, Share Our Strength, a national non-profit that focuses on eliminating childhood hunger, is providing text messaging capabilities and has produced postcards and flyers that are being distributed throughout the City through food advocates, community-based organizations City agencies and the DOE to alert families of the summer meals program.

 “We want all families with children, no matter their residency, to have one of our nutritious meals free of charge. In an effort to make the summer meals even more accessible and convenient, we will be operating three refrigerated food trucks that will serve meals to youngsters,” Chancellor Walcott said. “We are reaching out to families through posters and flyers, thanks to the efforts of the USDA, Share Our Strength, the Mayor’s Food Policy Coordinator and the Office of SchoolFood.”

Chancellor Walcott made his comments at a press conference today at Orchard Beach, next to one of the refrigerated trucks. He was joined by USDA Regional Administrator James Arena-DeRosa, Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry NY Director Megan Cryan, Mayor’s Food Policy Coordinator Kimberly Kessler, Deputy Chancellor of Operations Kathleen Grimm, Council member James Vacca, and several non-profit organizations.

 “No child should go hungry. The USDA Summer Food Service Program provides free nutritious meals to children when the school doors close,” said USDA Regional Administrator James Arena-DeRosa. “Children need good nutrition all year long, so grab a healthy lunch at a summer site near you.”

“The summer meals program is a great way to make sure that kids who get free lunch during the school year can also get the nutrition they need when school is out,” said Bill Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the NYC Department of Education to ensure that every child in New York who needs something to eat can get something to eat.”

 “Children who eat regular, nutritious meals have more time and energy to focus on doing what they do best: learning,” said City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “Fighting hunger is a key component of academic success. Through summer meals, the city maintains our commitment to fighting hunger year round. I hope families will take advantage of this terrific program.”

 “This year, we have brought together many city agencies and nonprofit partners to help ensure that families are aware of this important program,” said Kimberly Kessler, the Mayor’s food policy coordinator. “I am grateful to these partners for their terrific efforts in getting the word out and look forward to continuing to work together.”

 “The summer meals program is a wonderful opportunity for young children to receive free meals at over 1,000 schools, pools, parks and other great places in the city while they enjoy their summer vacation,” Councilman James Vacca said. “Just like during the school year, it’s absolutely vital that we continue to offer these free and nutritious meals to these youngsters during the months that they are not in school. Making sure our kids eat healthy year-round is something that we should all take seriously.”

For a location and meal hours, parents can call 311, log onto the DOE at www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfood/public1/default.aspx, visit Share Our Strength’s website at www.strength.org, or NYCFood at www.nyc.gov/nycfood. Parents also may text “nycmeals” to 877877, or visit the Parks Department website for locations at parks and pools.

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fatal Petition Problem in 78 A.D. Race

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fatal Petition Problem in 78 A.D. Race: 100 PERCENT By Robert Press (Assemblyman Jose Rivera's opponent was listed as a candidate on the Rivera petition) ...

Fatal Petition Problem in 78 A.D. Race

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

(Assemblyman Jose Rivera's opponent was listed as a candidate on the Rivera petition)

As we told you in last week’s column petitions were handed in for candidates seeking local state office, Democratic Party positions, and two Bronx judge positions. Tips came in about a few petitions, and we wanted to check them out, so we went to the Board of Elections to see just who filed for which office or party position.

Of the incumbents running for State Senate in the Bronx, petitions were filed for candidates to run against the incumbents in three Senate Districts, the 28th, 32nd, and 33rd. State Senators Jeff Klein and Ruth Hassel-Thompson do not have a Democratic Primary while Senator Klein also has the Republican line, and Senator Diaz Sr. the Conservative line. Of the 11 assembly districts in the Bronx there will be no primary for Bronx Democratic County Leader Carl Heastie, Marcos Crespo, Jeffrey Dinowitz, and Eric Stevenson, with Assemblyman Stevenson also picking up the Republican line.

In the 77th A.D. two challengers to incumbent Assemblywoman Vanessa Gibson filed petitions. In the 80th A.D. three challengers to incumbent Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera filed petitions. In the 78th, 82nd, 84th, and 86th A.D.'s there was only one challenger to each of the incumbents. With no incumbent in the 87th A.D. only two candidates filed petitions for the open assembly seat.

We were given information that the petition of Incumbent Assemblyman Jose Rivera had alleged fraud, to check the petition signatures, and look at all the candidates on the petition. We went over the entire petition to see if we could spot any fraud, and while there could be some questionable items on several pages (as is the case on any petition), we were convinced that there were enough valid signatures on the petition. 

As for the candidates on the petition, Assemblyman Rivera's son Councilman Joel Rivera and one of the assemblyman's staffers were listed as the male and female State Committee members. Both were just redistricted into the 78th A.D. from the 80th A.D. so this was all right, but when we looked further down the list of candidates on the petition we saw the name of Assemblyman Rivera's opponent Mr. Ricardo Martinez with the correct address of his opponent.

I was with Mr. Martinez on the day that he told Assemblyman Rivera that he was going to run against him, and that Mr. Martinez said he did not want his name to appear on the Rivera petition. I called Mr. Martinez after coming back from the Board of Elections, and asked him if he knew that his name was on the petition of Assemblyman Jose Rivera. Mr. Martinez said that he did not authorize the use of his name on the Rivera petition, and did not know how or why his name was on the Rivera petition, his opponent.

We inquired to several experts on the subject of petitions about this and were told that it was unheard of to have the name and address of your opponent on a petition that is submitted to the Board of Elections, and that it was a fatal problem to the petition.

At the end of July once all the general objections and specifics to the general objections of the petitions that were handed in are ruled on by the commissioners of the Board of Elections, and we will have who is on the ballot in what district. Check my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com for updates on this, other items that may not make it into this column, items that may have come in after our deadline, or for more details and photos.

If you have any comments about this column or would like to have an event listed or covered in this column or on my blog you can e-mail us at 100percentbronxnews@gmail.com or call 718-644-4199 Mr. Robert Press.

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