Bronx News (Bxnews.net): DeBlasio Promotes Traffic Changes Here

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): DeBlasio Promotes Traffic Changes Here: DeBlasio Promotes Traffic Changes Here #DeBlasio #VisionZero 100 PERCENT By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 21- Last Wednesday Mayor...

DeBlasio Promotes Traffic Changes Here

DeBlasio Promotes Traffic Changes Here

#DeBlasio #VisionZero

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 21- Last Wednesday Mayor Bill deBlasio came to the Bronx to tout his Vision Zero Program. It was the 50th finished Vision Zero project at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Silver Street.

The mayor held a press conference at the old DOP traffic court building on Williamsbridge Road a few blocks away from the intersection. The mayor said through lowering the speed limit to 25 MPH, new speed camera enforcement, redesign of intersections and roadways, and the installation of over 400 speed bumps citywide the lowest number of pedestrian fatalities has been accomplished since the statistic was first charted back to 1911. Mayor deBlasio said that in 2014 there were only 134 pedestrian fatalities.

NYC Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg was with the mayor to echo his words as were Councilman Jimmy Vacca and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda (whose districts East Tremont Avenue and Silver Street is located). Councilman Vacca the former City Council Transportation Committee chair said that he would like to see a speed bump on every street to help lower the number even more. You can go to my blog at www.100percentbronx.blogspot.com to read more, and see photos of the mayor, NYC Transportation Commissioner Trottenberg, Councilman Vacca, Assemblyman Sepulveda, and the intersections of East Tremont Avenue and Silver Street, as well as Broadway and 96th Street, and one Hudson Street intersection in Manhattan before and after the Vision Zero upgrade.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is leading a delegation of Latinos to the country of Israel. The aim of the trip is to discover what Israel has to offer, learn why Israel's strength is important, and the growing relationship between the people of Israel and Latinos. The BP mentions that at one time there were more people of Jewish faith in the Bronx than the country of Israel. You can read the entire 'Why I am Visiting Israel' by Bronx BP Diaz on my blog.

Speaking of taking trips, Governor Andrew Cuomo will soon be going to visit Cuba now that President Obama has removed travel and trade restrictions on Cuba. The trip to Cuba by Governor Cuomo is being billed as a 'Trade Mission to Cuba', as part of the governor's 'Global Initiative’.

While on the subject of Governor Andrew Cuomo, former City Council Speaker and failed mayoral candidate Christine Quinn will become a special adviser to the governor in April after she finishes up classes. Quinn was the head of the Woman's Equality Party movement for the governor that helped him win re-election, and form a new ballot line for the next four years at least.

Finally, after keeping his position as District Manager of Community Board 9 by 2 votes in December 2013, Francisco Gonzalez has been relieved of his position of District Manager at the January 15^th Community Board 9 meeting. The vote went 17 for dismissal, 2 against, and 2 CB 9 members abstaining. CB 9 will now begin a search for a new district manager. Go to my blog for the official statement by Community Board 9, and the possible reason why.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, is accepting applications to become a member of one of the 12 Bronx community boards. You can go to bronxboropres.gov/communityboards to find out more and to download the 2015 Bronx Community Board application. The deadline is February 6^th 2015. Only New York City residents, who either live, have a business, or other significant interest in the community district, are eligible to be considered for membership on a local community board.

If you have any political information that you want to share or have checked out, 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.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Body Parts Rain Down from Subway Tracks

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Body Parts Rain Down from Subway Tracks: Body Parts Rain Down from Subway Tracks #NYPD #BodyParts #Subway By David Greene BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 20- Pedestrians walking along...

Body Parts Rain Down from Subway Tracks

Body Parts Rain Down from Subway Tracks

#NYPD #BodyParts #Subway

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 20- Pedestrians walking along Jerome Avenue
and East 183 Street came across a horrific scene as body parts rained
down from the elevated train, after a man leaped to his death.

Police and paramedics were called to the East 183 Street station at
1:34 p.m. on January 17, for reports of a man under a train. Police
say the unidentified 24-year-old male jumped in front of a northbound
4 train and died at the scene. Train service and traffic along Jerome
Avenue was halted for nearly two hours as the victim was removed.

Witnesses at the scene reported parts of the victim rained down on
Jerome Avenue across the street from an EMS station.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fordham University Women Win Fifth Straight

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fordham University Women Win Fifth Straight: Fordham University Women Win Fifth Straight #Fordham #Rams #Basketball By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 19- The Fordham Rams (13-5,...

Fordham University Women Win Fifth Straight

Fordham University Women Win Fifth Straight

#Fordham #Rams #Basketball

By Howard Goldin

BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 19- The Fordham Rams (13-5, 5-0), in their second of three consecutive home games, defeated the VCU Rams (12-6, 3-2), 60-51, on Sunday afternoon at the Rose Hill Gym in the Bronx. 

Both teams entered the contest with four-game winning streaks, with eight wins in their last nine contests and with identical season marks. The visitors have a perfect mark at home, but have lost six of 10 on the road. 

The visitors netted the first basket of the game at 19:19, held their only advantage of the contest for 34 seconds. Mid-way through the first half, Fordham raised its lead to double digits for the first time in the contest. Thanks to the effective offensive play of Fordham center Samantha Clark, Fordham ended the half with a 27-18 lead. The current Atlantic-10 Player of the Week was the high scorer of the half with 13 points.

Fordham raised its lead to a game-high 16 points at 12:15 in the second half. An 11-1 scoring run by VCU cut the deficit to six four minutes later. Two three pointers by Hannah Missry raised the home team’s advantage to 14, 51-37, with 5:20 Left on the clock. After the game, Coach Gaitley complimented “the inside-outisde play” of Clark and Missry for the victory. Clark scored 18 and Missry scored 17.

The coach also recognized the tough non-conference schedule for its recent great success, “The non-conference schedule absolutely prepared us for the conference.” 

A contingent of Fordham alums from the women’s basketball program included Hall of Fame members Anne Gregory O’Connell and Mary Ann Belotti were honored at the half.

The Fordham Rams will host UMass in their next contest, a noon matinee on Wednesdeay.

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): St. Ray’s Competes in Tourney

Bronx News (Bxnews.net): St. Ray’s Competes in Tourney: St. Ray’s Competes in Tourney #StRaymonds #Basketball By Gary Quintal BRONX, NEW YORK, JANUARY 19- Fans of high school basketball were tr...