Showing posts with label Montgomery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montgomery. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
CMs James, Levin, & State Sen. Montgomery Release Neighborhood Protection Plan for Barclays
On May 29, 2012, Council Members Letitia James and Steve Levin, along with NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery and community leaders, released a Neighborhood Protection Plan addressing Barclays Center traffic management methods, as well as (long.standing.) quality of life concerns.
NPP FINAL
The plan calls for measures that include the institution of residential parking permits, increased garbage can placement, and an early cutoff for alcohol sales. It also institutes an additional charge for parking, similar to the system at Newark's Prudential Center. And it would designate policing of the arena area to the 78th Precinct.
Friday, February 3, 2012
CM James, Elected Officials, and Women's Advocates Hold Press Conference Aplauding Komen Fdtn For Decision Reversal To Fund PPFA; 2/3; 4PM; City Hall
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
February 2, 2012
Contact: Aja Worthy-Davis at (212) 788-7081
Elected Officials and Women’s Advocacy Organizations Hold Press Conference Applauding Komen Foundation’s Decision To Continue Distributing Grants to Planned Parenthood
The Komen Foundation Had Previously Halted Grants To Planned Parenthood Under Conservative Pressure
(New York, NY)— On January 31, 2012, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s largest breast cancer charity, announced they would halt 17 of their 19 partnerships with Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates, abruptly ending thousands of dollars in grant funding that went primarily towards breast examinations. On February 3, 2012, the Susan G. Komen Foundation reversed this controversial decision in response to sharp criticism from public health advocates, elected officials, and women’s interest groups nationwide; as well as the threatened resignation of some of the organization’s top officials.
The Komen Foundation asserted that their previous position was not political, but in response to ongoing investigations by the United States Congress into Planned Parenthood. However, the continuous efforts to defund Planned Parenthood— which are being led by conservative factions on the federal level— constitute nothing more than political grandstanding that puts women in need of affordable healthcare at risk. Without doubt, these Congressional investigations are wholly political in nature.
Additionally, it is unlikely that the Komen Foundation’s original decision to cut ties with Planned Parenthood was not politically motivated as well. The Komen Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Public Policy since April 2011 has been Karen Handel, a woman who was endorsed by Sarah Palin during her race for Governor of Georgia in 2010. VP Handel went on record during her unsuccessful campaign as not supporting the “mission of Planned Parenthood”.
In fact, this is not the Komen Foundation’s first conflict over Planned Parenthood since VP Handel joined the non-profit. Late last year, Lifeway Christian Bookstores removed a Bible from stores because the Bible helped raise money for the Komen Foundation, which in turn donates funds to Planned Parenthood. The Bible was sold with the stipulation that $1.00 of each sale go to the Komen Foundation. In response, Komen stated that funding from the sale of the Bible has been “used exclusively to provide breast cancer programs”; however Lifeway stood by their decision, stating a conflict with the company’s “core values to have even an indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood.” Komen’s funding of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest women’s healthcare provider, paid for an estimated 170,000 breast exams and 5,000 mammograms, detecting 177 cases of cancer from 2007-2011.
Even earlier in 2011, the Komen Foundation was forced to release a statement to further clarify its association with 19 Planned Parenthood programs. The statement asserted that all Komen funding is used by Planned Parenthood for ongoing breast cancer programs.
“The Komen Foundation has done such incredible work promoting women’s health, it is upsetting that they allowed a political agenda to upset that mission and take focus away from the their overall goal,” said Council Member Letitia James. “Breast cancer screenings provided by Planned Parenthood save lives. It is frustrating to see women’s healthcare issues being used as political footballs in 2012. I applaud the Komen’s Foundation’s reverse in their position, and warn the foundation against allowing political agendas to affect their funding decisions in the future.”
“Planned Parenthood of New York City joins women across the five boroughs – and across the country – in celebrating the Susan B. Komen Foundation’s decision to continue its long, successful partnership with Planned Parenthood in the fight against breast cancer,” said Joan Malin, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of New York City. “Like many organizations, the Komen Foundation has come under intense pressure from right-wing organizations that are more concerned with promoting ideology than protecting women’s health. After succumbing briefly to that pressure, and cutting off support to 19 breast health programs sponsored by Planned Parenthood affiliates, the foundation has rightly reversed course. Today it pledged to restore support for breast health programs run by Planned Parenthood health centers.”
“Loss of funding for breast cancer screening endangers the health and well-being of women, especially those low income New Yorkers who rely on Planned Parenthood for such vital services,” said NYC Comptroller John C. Liu. “We are relieved and appreciative that Susan G. Komen for the Cure will continue its grants to Planned Parenthood.”
“I applaud the decision by Susan G. Komen for The Cure to restore their grants to Planned Parenthood,” said Council Member Karen Koslowitz. “The goal of the organization is to promote women’s health through finding a cure for breast cancer and expanding preventative care. Unfortunately, some at the top of the organization put their own far right political agenda above the health and safety of women across the country. The reversal of this misguided policy is a major victory for women’s health.”
“I want to applaud the Komen Foundation for recognizing the role community partners, especially Planned Parenthood, play in the fight against breast cancer,” said Council Member Margaret Chin. “Having easily accessible and unbiased women’s health organizations in our communities allow those who would otherwise be excluded— such as low-income, minority women— to receive comprehensive care. As Republicans step up their attacks on reproductive rights, we need allies that will stand against playing politics with women’s health. I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my full support for Planned Parenthood and the work that they do in New York City and across our nation.”
“Protecting a women's right to choose is of utmost concern to me,” said Council Member Daniel Dromm. “That is why I was very upset that the Komen foundation pulled the funding from Planned Parenthood. All people, women in particular, need adequate healthcare services and access to family planning. I'm glad to learn that the Komen Foundation has decided to restore funding to Planned Parenthood.”
[THE FOLLOWING QUOTES WERE MADE PRIOR TO KOMEN FOUNDATION REVERSING THEIR DECISION TO HALT FUNDING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD]
“Grant funding from the Komen Foundation has made it possible for Planned Parenthood doctors and nurses to provide nearly 750,000 breast cancer screenings annually to women nationwide, offering risk assessments, breast exams, breast health information and education, and diagnostic and surgical referrals,” said State Senator Velmanette Montgomery. “The withdrawal of Foundation support is unconscionable.”
“We stand together to denounce the Komen Foundation’s withdrawal of funding from Planned Parenthood,” said Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito. “Planned Parenthood’s efforts save lives by providing health services including breast cancer screening to women. This should not be a pro-choice, anti-choice issue but an issue of protecting women’s health, and on that count, the Komen Foundation’s decision is shameful.”
“If you want to reach millions of women to prevent cancer, you don’t cut off one of the country’s largest suppliers of breast cancer screenings,” said Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women in NYC. “This is a reckless and irresponsible decision by the Komen Foundation, one that should be reconsidered.”
"The assault on Planned Parenthood is a calculated political assault by conservatives and we will not stand by as crucial funding for services for middle class and lower income women are abolished. If they pull out, we pull out! No more donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!” said Tamika D. Mallory, NAN National Executive Director.
“I Stand with Planned Parenthood because they have been there for me and now I want to be there for them, and for all the women whose lives were saved because of the very important work they do,” said political satirist and author Lizz Winstead.
“The Komen Foundation's decision to halt grants to Planned Parenthood sends a strong and chilling message,” said Joanna Zannoni, Executive Director of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault. “And those of us who believe that affordable healthcare for women is vital can send an equally strong message by making a donation to Planned Parenthood.”
On February 2, 2012, Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged $250,000 to Planned Parenthood in reaction to the news. The Komen Foundation gave an estimated $700,000 annually to Planned Parenthood.
WHAT: Press conference Applauding Komen Foundation’s Decision To Continue Distributing Grants to Planned Parenthood
WHEN: February 3, 2012
4:00PM
WHERE: steps of City Hall
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February 2, 2012
Contact: Aja Worthy-Davis at (212) 788-7081
Elected Officials and Women’s Advocacy Organizations Hold Press Conference Applauding Komen Foundation’s Decision To Continue Distributing Grants to Planned Parenthood
The Komen Foundation Had Previously Halted Grants To Planned Parenthood Under Conservative Pressure
(New York, NY)— On January 31, 2012, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s largest breast cancer charity, announced they would halt 17 of their 19 partnerships with Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates, abruptly ending thousands of dollars in grant funding that went primarily towards breast examinations. On February 3, 2012, the Susan G. Komen Foundation reversed this controversial decision in response to sharp criticism from public health advocates, elected officials, and women’s interest groups nationwide; as well as the threatened resignation of some of the organization’s top officials.
The Komen Foundation asserted that their previous position was not political, but in response to ongoing investigations by the United States Congress into Planned Parenthood. However, the continuous efforts to defund Planned Parenthood— which are being led by conservative factions on the federal level— constitute nothing more than political grandstanding that puts women in need of affordable healthcare at risk. Without doubt, these Congressional investigations are wholly political in nature.
Additionally, it is unlikely that the Komen Foundation’s original decision to cut ties with Planned Parenthood was not politically motivated as well. The Komen Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Public Policy since April 2011 has been Karen Handel, a woman who was endorsed by Sarah Palin during her race for Governor of Georgia in 2010. VP Handel went on record during her unsuccessful campaign as not supporting the “mission of Planned Parenthood”.
In fact, this is not the Komen Foundation’s first conflict over Planned Parenthood since VP Handel joined the non-profit. Late last year, Lifeway Christian Bookstores removed a Bible from stores because the Bible helped raise money for the Komen Foundation, which in turn donates funds to Planned Parenthood. The Bible was sold with the stipulation that $1.00 of each sale go to the Komen Foundation. In response, Komen stated that funding from the sale of the Bible has been “used exclusively to provide breast cancer programs”; however Lifeway stood by their decision, stating a conflict with the company’s “core values to have even an indirect relationship with Planned Parenthood.” Komen’s funding of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest women’s healthcare provider, paid for an estimated 170,000 breast exams and 5,000 mammograms, detecting 177 cases of cancer from 2007-2011.
Even earlier in 2011, the Komen Foundation was forced to release a statement to further clarify its association with 19 Planned Parenthood programs. The statement asserted that all Komen funding is used by Planned Parenthood for ongoing breast cancer programs.
“The Komen Foundation has done such incredible work promoting women’s health, it is upsetting that they allowed a political agenda to upset that mission and take focus away from the their overall goal,” said Council Member Letitia James. “Breast cancer screenings provided by Planned Parenthood save lives. It is frustrating to see women’s healthcare issues being used as political footballs in 2012. I applaud the Komen’s Foundation’s reverse in their position, and warn the foundation against allowing political agendas to affect their funding decisions in the future.”
“Planned Parenthood of New York City joins women across the five boroughs – and across the country – in celebrating the Susan B. Komen Foundation’s decision to continue its long, successful partnership with Planned Parenthood in the fight against breast cancer,” said Joan Malin, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of New York City. “Like many organizations, the Komen Foundation has come under intense pressure from right-wing organizations that are more concerned with promoting ideology than protecting women’s health. After succumbing briefly to that pressure, and cutting off support to 19 breast health programs sponsored by Planned Parenthood affiliates, the foundation has rightly reversed course. Today it pledged to restore support for breast health programs run by Planned Parenthood health centers.”
“Loss of funding for breast cancer screening endangers the health and well-being of women, especially those low income New Yorkers who rely on Planned Parenthood for such vital services,” said NYC Comptroller John C. Liu. “We are relieved and appreciative that Susan G. Komen for the Cure will continue its grants to Planned Parenthood.”
“I applaud the decision by Susan G. Komen for The Cure to restore their grants to Planned Parenthood,” said Council Member Karen Koslowitz. “The goal of the organization is to promote women’s health through finding a cure for breast cancer and expanding preventative care. Unfortunately, some at the top of the organization put their own far right political agenda above the health and safety of women across the country. The reversal of this misguided policy is a major victory for women’s health.”
“I want to applaud the Komen Foundation for recognizing the role community partners, especially Planned Parenthood, play in the fight against breast cancer,” said Council Member Margaret Chin. “Having easily accessible and unbiased women’s health organizations in our communities allow those who would otherwise be excluded— such as low-income, minority women— to receive comprehensive care. As Republicans step up their attacks on reproductive rights, we need allies that will stand against playing politics with women’s health. I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my full support for Planned Parenthood and the work that they do in New York City and across our nation.”
“Protecting a women's right to choose is of utmost concern to me,” said Council Member Daniel Dromm. “That is why I was very upset that the Komen foundation pulled the funding from Planned Parenthood. All people, women in particular, need adequate healthcare services and access to family planning. I'm glad to learn that the Komen Foundation has decided to restore funding to Planned Parenthood.”
[THE FOLLOWING QUOTES WERE MADE PRIOR TO KOMEN FOUNDATION REVERSING THEIR DECISION TO HALT FUNDING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD]
“Grant funding from the Komen Foundation has made it possible for Planned Parenthood doctors and nurses to provide nearly 750,000 breast cancer screenings annually to women nationwide, offering risk assessments, breast exams, breast health information and education, and diagnostic and surgical referrals,” said State Senator Velmanette Montgomery. “The withdrawal of Foundation support is unconscionable.”
“We stand together to denounce the Komen Foundation’s withdrawal of funding from Planned Parenthood,” said Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito. “Planned Parenthood’s efforts save lives by providing health services including breast cancer screening to women. This should not be a pro-choice, anti-choice issue but an issue of protecting women’s health, and on that count, the Komen Foundation’s decision is shameful.”
“If you want to reach millions of women to prevent cancer, you don’t cut off one of the country’s largest suppliers of breast cancer screenings,” said Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women in NYC. “This is a reckless and irresponsible decision by the Komen Foundation, one that should be reconsidered.”
"The assault on Planned Parenthood is a calculated political assault by conservatives and we will not stand by as crucial funding for services for middle class and lower income women are abolished. If they pull out, we pull out! No more donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!” said Tamika D. Mallory, NAN National Executive Director.
“I Stand with Planned Parenthood because they have been there for me and now I want to be there for them, and for all the women whose lives were saved because of the very important work they do,” said political satirist and author Lizz Winstead.
“The Komen Foundation's decision to halt grants to Planned Parenthood sends a strong and chilling message,” said Joanna Zannoni, Executive Director of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault. “And those of us who believe that affordable healthcare for women is vital can send an equally strong message by making a donation to Planned Parenthood.”
On February 2, 2012, Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged $250,000 to Planned Parenthood in reaction to the news. The Komen Foundation gave an estimated $700,000 annually to Planned Parenthood.
WHAT: Press conference Applauding Komen Foundation’s Decision To Continue Distributing Grants to Planned Parenthood
WHEN: February 3, 2012
4:00PM
WHERE: steps of City Hall
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Central BK Town Hall Meeting for Discussion on NYS Education Reform; 11/9; Medgar Evers College; 5PM
CENTRAL BROOKLYN TOWN HALL MEETING
The New York State Education Reform Agenda Topics:
-High School Graduation Requirements
-N.Y.S. Assessments in grades K – 8 & high school
-Common Core Curriculum and N.Y.S. Curriculum Frameworks
-Race To The Top initiatives
DATE: Tuesday November 9, 2010
Time: 5:00pm– 7:00pm
Location: Founders Auditorium
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225-2017
Presenters:
-Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. Regent At Large, University of the State of New York
-Dr. John B. King, Jr., Senior Deputy Commissioner, New York State Education Department
Facilitator:
-Dean Richard Jones, Jr., Medgar Evers College, CUNY; Adelaide Sanford Institute Board Member
Sponsored by:
NYS Senator Eric Adams
NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery
NYS Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries
NYS Assembly Member Karim Camara
NYS Assembly Member Annette Robinson
Adelaide L. Sanford Institute
Please RSVP by Friday, October 29th; you can email messages@sanfordinstitute.org
The New York State Education Reform Agenda Topics:
-High School Graduation Requirements
-N.Y.S. Assessments in grades K – 8 & high school
-Common Core Curriculum and N.Y.S. Curriculum Frameworks
-Race To The Top initiatives
DATE: Tuesday November 9, 2010
Time: 5:00pm– 7:00pm
Location: Founders Auditorium
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
1650 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225-2017
Presenters:
-Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. Regent At Large, University of the State of New York
-Dr. John B. King, Jr., Senior Deputy Commissioner, New York State Education Department
Facilitator:
-Dean Richard Jones, Jr., Medgar Evers College, CUNY; Adelaide Sanford Institute Board Member
Sponsored by:
NYS Senator Eric Adams
NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery
NYS Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries
NYS Assembly Member Karim Camara
NYS Assembly Member Annette Robinson
Adelaide L. Sanford Institute
Please RSVP by Friday, October 29th; you can email messages@sanfordinstitute.org
Monday, November 30, 2009
ATTENTION: Upcoming Community (and City) Events
Click on the links below for two job openings at NYCHA's Ingersoll-Whitman Community Center in the 57th Assembly District.
http://www.universitysettlement.org/jobs/view/54
http://www.universitysettlement.org/jobs/view/55
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http://www.universitysettlement.org/jobs/view/54
http://www.universitysettlement.org/jobs/view/55
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Join Governor David Paterson for a community conversation in Brooklyn on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 with central Brooklyn elected officials.
Brooklyn, NY 11216
WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
6:00pm – 8:00pm
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Event is sponsored by US Representative Ed Towns, NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery, NYS Assembly Member Annette Robinson, and NYC Council Member Al Vann. For information call Assemblywoman Annette M. Robinson: (718) 399-7630 OR
First A.M.E. Zion Church: (718) 638-3343
First A.M.E. Zion Church: (718) 638-3343
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Join Emmanuel Baptist Church in a clothing drive (coats and shoes) for the homeless of New York City, as well as a clothing drive for the needy in Haiti. ONLY clean and slightly used, or brand new items are requested! The drive will be for one day only, and will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 10am to 4pm in the church parlor.
LOCATION: 279 Lafayette Avenue
(at the corner of St. James Place)
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205
LOCATION: 279 Lafayette Avenue
(at the corner of St. James Place)
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205
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St. Luke's Church invites you to their Holiday Bazaar. There will be food, clothes, and holiday items on sale.
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009
11am- 5pm
LOCATION: 259 Washington Avenue
(between Dekalb & Willoughby Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
For more information, please call (718) 622-5612
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You Can Make a Difference Health & Wellness Symposium
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009
10am- 1:30pm
LOCATION: Medgar Evers College High School (MECHS)
(corner of Nostrand Avenue & Carroll Street)
1186 Carroll Street
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You Can Make a Difference Health & Wellness Symposium
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009
10am- 1:30pm
LOCATION: Medgar Evers College High School (MECHS)
(corner of Nostrand Avenue & Carroll Street)
1186 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Presenting topics relevant to Wellness and Disease prevention in African-Americans,
particularly, and 2010 Census information including: diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, obesity and HIV/AIDS.
Contact (646) 824-6810 or (718) 346-9847 for more information.
Presenting topics relevant to Wellness and Disease prevention in African-Americans,
particularly, and 2010 Census information including: diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, obesity and HIV/AIDS.
Contact (646) 824-6810 or (718) 346-9847 for more information.
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Albany: Have we reached the Tipping Point?
Join the League of Women Voters on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 5:30pm to 8pm in the Grand Ballroom at 4 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. To RSVP call (212) 725-3541 or email office@lwvnyc.org.
Larry Norden, Senior Counsel of the Democracy Project at New York University's Brennan Center for Justice, will discuss possible solutions regarding reform in New York State government including redistricting, campaign finance, ethics and house rules.
Albany: Have we reached the Tipping Point?
Join the League of Women Voters on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 5:30pm to 8pm in the Grand Ballroom at 4 West 43rd Street in Manhattan. To RSVP call (212) 725-3541 or email office@lwvnyc.org.
Larry Norden, Senior Counsel of the Democracy Project at New York University's Brennan Center for Justice, will discuss possible solutions regarding reform in New York State government including redistricting, campaign finance, ethics and house rules.
Friday, November 13, 2009
ATTENTION: Upcoming Community Events
Council Member Letitia James, in collaboration with Watchful Eye, Community Youth, Inc., and Serum Music, presents...
"A Celebration of Praise & Thanksgiving"
at...the "Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at the Walt Whitman Theatre"
Location: 2900 Campus Road @ Hillel Place
1 block west of "The Junction" Intersection of Hillel Place and Nostrand & Flatbush Avenues
When: Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:30PM
Please call the office of CM James at (718) 260-9191 for more information.
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The Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center's Division of Chemical Dependency cordially invites you to an Open House-
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
12 noon- 3pm
Where: 100 North Portland Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
For more information, contact (718) 260-7806. Refreshments will be served.
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Economic Recovery & Business Stimulus Conference
Join the Black Church Means Business on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Riverside Church in New York City to meet, network, and begin to do business with hundreds of small business owners, more than 400 clergy and church leaders, corporate executives, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.
There is a small fee to register. For more information you may call (718) 638-6397.
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In recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday and the current economic crisis affecting so many,
join the 57th Assembly District Democratic Organization, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, State Senator Eric Adams and 57th A.D. Democratic Organization & District Committeeperson Olanike Alabi in a canned food drive and reception to benefit the Child Development Support Corporation's (CDSC) food pantry which serves residents in Central Brooklyn. WE ENCOURAGE ALL WHO WILL ATTEND TO BRING 5 CANS OF FOOD. When: Thursday, November 19, 2009
6pm- 8pm
Where: Teen Challenge Center
444 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y 11238
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
ATTENTION: BK Electeds/BK Church Congregations Host Conversation with Gov. Paterson; 10/21
NYS Assemblywoman Annette M. Robinson, U.S. Representative Ed Towns, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, and NYC Council Member Al Vann join...
Brooklyn Congregations Together (B.C.T)
in inviting you to attend
A Community Conversation with NYS GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
6:00PM– 8:00PM
WHERE: First A.M.E. Zion Church
54 MacDonough Street
(between Tompkins & Marcy Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11216
For information call-
Assemblywoman Annette M. Robinson: (718) 399-7630
First A.M.E. Zion Church: (718) 638-3343
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Council Member Letitia James Extends Congratulations to BK State Elected Officials On New Chair Appointments- Sens. Montgomery, Adams.
Senator Velmanette Montgomery was appointed Chair of Children and Families; Senator Eric Adams received the appointment as Chair of Homeland Security and Military Affairs; Senator John Sampson was appointed Chair of Judiciary; Senator Kevin Parker accepted his appointment as Chair of Energy and Telecommunications; Senator Martin Malave Dilan was appointed Chair of Transportation, and Senator Daniel Squadron will Chair the Committee on Cities.
I would like to commend and congratulate each of my colleagues in government for their well-deserved appointments. I am certain that my mentor, Senator Montgomery will make excellent decisions as Committee Chair (based on her vast experience), particularly when overseeing legislative issues and policy decisions regarding
Senator Adams will continue to lend his high level of expertise, stemming from more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, to his appointment as Chair. Senator Sampson brings his extensive legal experience and an unyielding commitment to community to his Chair position. Senator Parker offers a broad legislative and leadership background in public service to his position as Chair. Senator Dilan’s 10 year tenure as City Council Member allows him to provide superb oversight to his Committee Chair assignment. Lastly, Senator Squadron’s work as top aid for U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer influenced his progressive vision for improving the quality of life across the state, and will be an asset to his appointment as Chair.
I am honored to continue working diligently with all state elected officials in downtown and central Brooklyn, specifically with the aforementioned Senators in order to serve the constituents of
Contact: Amyre Loomis at (718) 260-9191
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