Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Where is Joe Lhota?

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Where is Joe Lhota?: Mayoral Candidate is No-Show in Boro 100 PERCENT By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 11- With the latest mayoral poll now showing ...

Where is Joe Lhota?

Mayoral Candidate is No-Show in Boro

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 11- With the latest mayoral poll now showing Bill deBlasio ahead of Joe Lhota by 50 points, the question is why is Bill deBlasio doing so well?

After his exclamation of “Damn Those Cats on the Tracks” Joe Lhota gives one the impression of a heartless businessman much like the current mayor that is not well liked by the electorate. Lhota's tough guy approach does not help either especially when so many New Yorkers are down on their luck. Then there is the lack of campaign funds, but if one listens to Mayor Bloomberg it seems that he may make a considerable campaign donation to Lhota much like the did to his friend Newark Mayor Cory Booker in Booker's race for an open New Jersey U.S. Senate seat.

Bill deBlasio is coming off as the “White Knight” that will rescue the poor citizens of New York that have been under a dictatorship the past 12 years. DeBlasio is now Mr. Nice Guy to Lhota's ranting “The Sky will Fall if deBlasio is elected”. It is no longer a race that I named Dinkins – Giuliani III, but has become Bill Clinton vs. the U.S. Attorney trying to prosecute deBlasio, with Lhota also saying how much he is alike to Bill deBlasio in his latest television ad.

Some Bronx numbers- Joe Lohta received 3,518 total votes in the Bronx on primary day. Bill deBlasio received 36,896 total Bronx votes. DeBlasio received in the 81st A.D. 4,632 votes, in the 82nd A.D. 4,777 votes, in the 83rd A.D. 4,853 votes, and in the 87th A.D. 3,823 votes. The 81st A.D. is home to Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz who supported Bill Thompson. The 82nd A.D. is home to Michael Benedetto who supported Bill Thompson. The 83rd A.D. is home to Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie who supported Bill Thompson. The 87th A.D. is home to Luis Sepulveda who supported Bill deBlasio. Joe Lhota's strongest showing was in the Republican stronghold 82nd A.D. with 644 votes. The 81st A.D. provided Lhota with only 491 votes, while the only other Bronx A.D. that had more than 100 votes for Lhota was the 80th A.D. with 239 votes. Joe Lhota received 5,412 votes in the borough of Staten Island out of 12,658 votes that were cast. Lhota has to strengthen his base in Staten Island where he might pick up more votes, so why come to the Bronx?

In the you win some and loose some category, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda may have made the wrong choice twice in the Public Advocate race by first going with Reshma Saujani who did not make it into the run off election, and then supporting Dan Squadron who lost the run off election for Public Advocate. Sepulveda does however have some chips to be cashed in when Bill deBlasio is elected Mayor on Tuesday November 5th. I asked Assemblyman Sepulveda what he is looking to get out of a deBlasio administration, and his answer was “only for the people of my assembly district, and the people of the Bronx”. Look for Mayoral candidate Bill deBlasio to come to the Bronx, and often like he did in the Democratic Primary race. Also look for Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda to be near him when he comes to the Bronx.

I almost forgot there is another candidate who may get as many if not more Bronx votes than Joe Lhota, and that is former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion. The old adage is if you don't have anything nice to say about someone not to say anything at all, so here is nothing.

As for the upcoming week the New York City Comic Convention will be going on from Thursday October 10th through Sunday October 13th, and that is where you will find me as I cover this event as I did last year. You can check my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com for daily updates on just who might be appearing, signing autographs, and other information about Comic Con 2013 being held at the Javitts Center on the west side of Manhattan. Also check the many photos of Comic Con I will be taking, and you may want to go to the archive section for October 2012 to see what Comic Con 2012 looked like. You may also want to check out the many other items on the blog about the Bronx while you are there.

If you have any comments about this column or my blog, 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.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Thousands to Bike Through the Bronx

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Thousands to Bike Through the Bronx: BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 10- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Tourism Council and Transportation Alternatives announced t...

Thousands to Bike Through the Bronx

BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 10- Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Tourism Council and Transportation Alternatives announced the 19th Annual “Tour de Bronx,” the largest free bicycling event in New York State which will take place on Sunday, October 27th.

Sponsored by the Montefiore Medical Center, St. Barnabas Hospital and the Bronx Lebanon Medical Center, the “Tour de Bronx” traditionally brings together nearly 6,000 bicyclists from around the world.

“The ‘Tour de Bronx’ is a wonderful event, and each year I am always excited to join my fellow Bronxites and thousands of visitors from around the city, nation and the world to ride and see all the great things The Bronx has to offer. Riding a bike around our borough is the healthiest way to see the best of the Bronx, and I am delighted to hear the positive feedback from visitors each year when they participate in the ‘Tour de Bronx.’ I invite everyone to join me again this year to tour our beautiful borough,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

"This great event shows Bronx residents that biking is not only a fun and healthy way to get around the borough. It's a viable transport option," says Transportation Alternatives’ Executive Director Paul Steely White.

To further prove that The Bronx is fast becoming a destination, last year’s event welcomed registrants from all over the United States, as well as Europe, South America and even Asia. “Given the amount of positive coverage we’ve been enjoying in national and international media, we expect to see an increase in visitors participating in this event,” stated Olga Luz Tirado, Executive Director of The Bronx Tourism Council. “We are anxious to show off our borough to the rest of the world.”

“The New York Botanical Garden looks forward to welcoming the Tour de Bronx cyclists to nature’s showplace, dressed in its finest fall colors,” said Aaron Bouska, Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations at the New York Botanical Garden. “Not only do cyclists get to see the best of the Bronx on October 27, but they do so in a healthy and sustainable manner – values we share and promote every day at the Garden.  Congratulations to Bronx Borough President for his leadership in this endeavor.”

“For the past five years, Montefiore has supported Tour de Bronx as a way to promote healthy living and wellness in our community while celebrating the historic neighborhoods and beautiful greenways of the Bronx," said Steven M. Safyer, president and CEO, Montefiore Medical Center. "Montefiore is committed to improving the health of the community we serve and we are proud to sponsor this borough-wide biking event."

It could not be easier to participate in the “Tour de Bronx,” as numerous City agencies and corporate sponsors are rolling out the red carpet for cycling enthusiasts. Metro North Railroad will waive their bicycle permit requirements and quantity limits for the day, allowing for groups of riders to participate. The Department of Transportation will fit and distribute free bicycle helmets beginning at 8 a.m. while supplies last. The rider must be present and sign a waiver. For children under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present and will also need to sign a waiver. Coca Cola will distribute Dasani water, Powerade sports drinks and Fuze. Pizza will be provided after the ride courtesy of Domino’s.

The event offers both a 25- and 40-mile course, each of which winds through dozens of beautiful Bronx neighborhoods, historic districts, parks, waterfront, Greenway paths and more. Both routes culminate at the New York Botanical Garden for end-of-ride pizza, refreshments and a music festival.

Log onto www.ilovethebronx.com to register.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yankees donate life saving equipment to DR

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yankees donate life saving equipment to DR: Photos by NY Yankees The Yankees donated a fire truck and ambulance, along with firefighting and medical equipment, to the city of...

Yankees donate life saving equipment to DR

Photos by NY Yankees

The Yankees donated a fire truck and ambulance, along with firefighting and medical equipment, to the city of Boca Chica in the Dominican Republic. The city is home to the Yankees Latin Béisbol Academy.

(Left to Right) Brigadier General Enerio Rodríguez Montero of the Boca Chica Fire Department; Boca Chica Mayor Daniel Ozuna; Yankees Executive Vice President and Chief International Officer Felix M. Lopez, Jr.; Yankees Latin Béisbol Academy Director Joel Lithgow; Yankees Latin Béisbol Academy Manager Aniuska Sánchez; and Ambassador Roberto Valentín, who is an emissary of the Dominican Republic.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Face Challenges, Girardi Says

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Face Challenges, Girardi Says: Skipper Resigns for 4-Year Deal but has Work to Do By Rich Mancuso BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 10- Joe Girardi said family was a ma...