20 Years in The Making!!!!

Some of our NWB Democrat crowd are pretty happy right now. 20 years ago, we helped the campaign of then Councilman Adam C Powell , create an "independent Harlem", as the new boundaries, were created to have , like 6 decades ago, The 1st Black elected official , in Harlem. Six decades ago, it was a Congress seat-in 1990, it was a Council seat.. In 2010, we take great pleasure in assisting "A Powell Man" to take over his fathers seat. And yes, Charlie Rangel, after Adam Jr---you did deliver---but it is time for a change!!!!

Click to see history in the making!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.powellforcongress.com/

2010

http://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/28/nyregion/in-harlem-race-big-name-vs-political-clan.html?pagewanted=1

NY Times-1991

Another Homegrown Candidate: 83rd Assembly District

Below is the official press release of Assembly Candidate for The 83rd Assembly District: Mark Rodriguez

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Due to the climate in Albany of incompetence, scandal and political warfare, the people of New York especially in The Bronx are eager for new leaders with ideas that address their issues. As a self employed accountant, home owner, divorced parent and victim of the NYS Family Court System I am a living example of the daily struggles that affect us all especially our children. I feel that many of our elected officials are out of touch in providing viable legislation and believe that by spending countless taxpayer dollars on band aid programs, the problems will go away. The core of society is "The Family" and if it is under attack as it is currently in NYS then our society will pay dearly. It is for this reason, due to having suffered the injustices of the current political and legal system that I find it necessary to run for political office to bring about reform and well balanced legislation that does not take millions in taxpayer funds to resolve. Therefore, I announce my official candidacy for the office of NYS Assembly for the 83rd District in The Bronx as an independent democrat. As I embark in this endevour, I ask for your prayers, your support but most of all your vote.

Mark Rodriguez

You can learn moe about Mark at this time at: www.politicalparentparty.com

Our Homegrown Candidate: 78th Assembly District

Please Join Me To Promote A Bronx Change!!!

Northwest Bronx Democrats

coordinally invites you to a neighborhood gathering and full course dinner to support a Life Long Bronx Resident represent our neighborhood interest

Ricardo "Ricky" Martinez
Candidate, State Committeeman
78th Assembly District

EL Rinconcito del sabor Restaurant
254 East 204th St
(Valentine Ave & Mosholu Park.S)

Friday March 26th 2010
7:00PM-10PM

RSVP by March 21st
347.575.5045

Local Assemblymanb & Supporter:

Jose' Rivera, 78th Assemblyman


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Ricky has attended PS66 and PS64 at Crotona Park East & the surrounding areas of The South Bronx. Attended JHS 117 & JHS80 , located at Highbridge & Norwood.Then , attended Evander Childs High School and graduated from Herbert H Lehman College, CUNY.

Ricky have been involved in many community forms of life in the 78th Assembly District, including, a member of Herbert H Lehman Student Government for 3 years (1986-1988) and a candidate for School Board District 10 (1993). In 1994, Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer appointed Mr Martinez to Community Board 7 as a full Board Member . Ricky was Chairman of CB7 Traffic & Transportation Committee, specifically dealing with public safety within the District Boundries.

Since 2005, Ricky, as Chairman of The Committee of 100 Democrats has worked with NorthWest Bronx Democrats to assist in over 10 local races, most notably, the victory of Councilman G. Oliver Koppell

"Ricky is a Life Long resident that cares about his neighborhood. We support Ricky as a homegrown candidate for change-change that Bedford Park has needed, politically, for over 20 years, change-from within!". Anthony Rivieccio, Director, Northwest Bronx Democrats

The Fox is Henpecked!

Councilman Larry Seabrook

Many have names for him:

*Crook

*Embezzler

*Sham Artist

*Public Official

we decided to call him something else in 2009-a challanger to a New Bronx. While we were not sucessful nin 2009 replacing the Councilman with Andy King-there is now do no doubt that he will be the front-runner very soon as the "3rd Paradigm" gets ready to assist in bringing a new Bronx Alternative to the Bronx Party!!!

See how Fox NY news covers the story

When The New Borough President Speaks-Do People Listen???

The Honorable Ruben Diaz Jr.

President, Borough of The Bronx

cordially invites you to

The State of the Borough Address

Friday, February 26, 2010

11:30 a.m.

Evander Childs High School, Auditorium

800 East Gun Hill Road

The Bronx

RSVP sotb@bronxbp.nyc.gov

RSVP 718.590.6116

Pedro Espada Lives in Norwood?

3328 Bainbridge Ave 5PM-7PM

MEET THE STAFF, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS,

A State Senator Open House:

Hon Pedro Espada Jr.

While our thoughts on Mr Espada are pretty clear, what is also clear is that Mr Espada is making a MAJOR effort to connect with his new district. COME JOIN US-MEET OUR NEW SENATOR

AND HAVE YOUR NEW SENATOR-MEET YOU

CALL JEANETTE TO RSVP 718.652.4329

Assemblyman Jose Rivera Says.........................

According to The Assemblyman in The 78th Assembly District:

NUTRITION PROGRAMS SEE CUTS AND INCREASES IN GOVERNOR’S BUDGET

Rivera Concerned About Impact on Families and Seniors

(Albany, NY) Assemblyman José Rivera (Bronx), the Chair of the Assembly Task Force on Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy is pleased that the Governor’s proposed State budget was generous to emergency food programs such as food pantries and soup kitchens, but concerned about funding cuts for senior meal programs and WIC. In addition, the Governor’s budget would delay increases in public assistance grants, reduce funds for obesity and diabetes prevention and eating disorders, and cut services for the homeless.

Rivera stated, “I welcome the Governor’s significant increase in funding for food pantries and soup kitchens helping those hungry families and individuals who have been hit hardest by the Great Recession we are experiencing. However, I am not pleased by the Governor backing away from his commitment to raise public assistance benefits which have not increased in 20 years. If Wall St. CEOs can get government bonuses this year so should mothers and their children who are barely surviving on their welfare checks.”

The Governor’s budget includes a nearly $10 million increase in funding for emergency food programs. However, the cuts in programs serving the homeless will hurt the same people who will be turning to the food programs. Reduced funding for senior meal programs and WIC will hurt those who are trying to keep from relying on emergency donations.

“I am also concerned about going backwards in our efforts to prevent childhood obesity and diabetes. These health problems will lead to higher health care costs for Medicaid where spending increased faster than expected this year,” added Rivera.

New York is experiencing one of its worse downturns in history and the legislature will work to make improvements to the Governor’s budget plan.

“I look forward to working with the Speaker, my colleagues in the Assembly, our friends in the Senate, the Governor, and the President and Congress, to support our struggling families and seniors. I believe that we can do even more to use nutrition assistance and education to reach those goals and will continue my work to improve food policy for consumers, food businesses and farmers.” said Rivera.

Year 2010-a 3rd Bronx Democratic Force!!!???

As our readers know, we started helping neighborhoods in 2009 'protect' their neighborhoods from 30 years of political mismanagement. First-The Old Bronx Democratic Party-then-The NEW Bronx Democratic Party-is it time---for a 3rd?

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The basic training will combine experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, case studies and interactive simulations. We’re counting on YOU to organize around issues that matter, help build capacity in your community and encourage like-minded leaders to get involved.

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Larry Seabrook Gone-3rd Paradigm ready????

As Current Co Op City Councilman Larry Seabrook goes under The Federal Knife for alleged corruption charges, good community activists like Andy King and Sebastian Ulanga are still around-making noise-and now-can seriously start making a better change for our friends in the upper north bronx

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86th Assembly-Nelson Castro Vs Hector Ramirez

Oh Boy, what a mess!!!!. This area, from Highbridge to Kingsbridge Heights is about ready to go through Bronx political war-part 2. We think however, a snapshot of the recent 14th Councilmanic race really tells us who has the upside:

In Highbridge-The Bronx County Machine re-established their Aurila Greene presence while in Tremont- Bronx County strength shrinks while "new, independent groups", like Young Bronx Democrats, start to take hold. Coming up towards Fordham, new, independent groups, like, New Life Church starts to take hold, while up in Kingsbridge Heights, new and old clubs, like NWB Democrats and Jose Rivera's oldNorth End Democratic Club have established and re-established their community and political strength.

Hector Ramirez-The District Leader , many say, passed over for Current Assemblyman Nelson Castro, is now gunning for the assembly seat, he says, is Rightly his????

This snapshot shows that's is now, nothing but the case!

33rd State Senate District

You know this man?. For a man (and we have no problem saying it) who just moved into the area, he is certinly spreading his new found wealth and power around town.

From Morrisina to Riverdale, Mr Espada has gone to many a neighborhood and assisted like Santa Claus.
In The North Bronx Areas of Bedford Park, Norwood & Van Courtlandt Village, fror example, Pedro went to Mosholu Montefiore Community Center and happily passed around a $90,000 check for its youth and senior programs. Lets hope Mr Donald Bluestone (MMCC Director) uses the money in a encouraging way.

In Bedford Park, at a recent community board meeting Senator Espads office recoginized the hard work (of our parent) North Bronx Thinktank, in its contuining effort for; more economic development, parks preservation and children's safety. And in Norwood, a simple continuation like the funding of holiday lights will be at least, a small start, in the re-development of The 204th St Merchant Strip.

Can He win re-election?

81st Assembly-A Backstab & A Challanger for Power?

People "in the know" in the 11th Councilmanic Race last year, did not understand what was going on. At that time:

1-Oliver Koppell & Riverdale BasedThe Ben Franklin Club were not the best of friends, Oliver suporting Jose Rivera during the Bronx Political War.
2- Jeffrey Dinowitz Arose!-from Local leader to Vice Chairman of Bronx Democrats
3- Liberty Democratic Association (LDA) delegates on Olivers non riverdale petitions and having Ben Franklin delegates on his Riverdale petitions, with both sets of petitions, made and appoved by Bronx County. LDA was supporting Koppell oppenent Anthony Cassino.
4- Many minor "screwups" during the campaign, including 3 campaign managers for Mr Koppells campaign (Anthony Rivieccio, non riverdale, Arthur Heller, Riverdale, Jeffrey Dinowitz, Cross Coordinator)

The wind was not setting right. Was Jeffrey Dinowitz trying to publically support Oliver Koppell while supporting fellow collegue, LDA man Kenny Agosto and his candidate?

BOOM!. Oliver does not get Council Delegate Majority Position
BOOM! Oliver supports Bloomberg over Thompson
BOOM! Oliver takes more of a role in Kingsbridge Armory development
BOOM: Oliver declars war on LDA
BOOM-The Riverdale winds are flying with word to run a candidate against Jeffey Dinowitz

BOOM: Sounds like oliver is Mad!!!!

And BOOM!, we dont blame him!!!!

80th Assembly: Joe Vs Kenny Vs Naomi

If Bronx Democratic Chairman Carl Heastie's eddict is correct, "That The District Leaders run Bronx County" then The 80th (From Bedford Park/Norwood to Pelham Parkway/Morris Park) should be an interestingggggggggg race as well

Since the political war in 2008, we have requested (and received) some quality conversation from Mr Heastie regarding the real representation of the district. We have tried to explain to Mr Heastie that because of the way the district is gerry-mandered (east to west), The 80th has several leaders, notwithstanding current District Leader Kenny Agosto.

In 2009, The 11th Council District Race showed (West Side) that NWB Democrats have a majority hold over the area, foling Liberty Democratic Association's (LDA) bid for control of the area, via their failed attempt of their Council Candidate: Anthony Cassino. The current race for Mayor also showed 2 results in the 80th assembly District. On The West Side, Mr Thompson won. On The East Side, Mr Bloomberg won. NWB Democrats was in charge of Mr Thompson's campaign on the West Side and LDA was in charge on the East Side.

BUT WE STILL ADMIT-LDA is a great EAST SIDE Club. Assemblywoman Rivera, while doing a creditable job, is sadly in the middle of this part 2 Bronx political War. Many have been mentioning; Who's running against Naomi?. Current State Committeeman Joe McManus?. Current District Leader Kenny Agosto? 80th Assembly Resident Anthony Rivieccio?

The political train of thought in the 80th is; To beat Naomi Rivera, you need to have a Three way Race? Joe McManus vs. Kenny Agosto vs Naomi Rivera Anyone? Hmmmm, it might be time to give Mr heastie a call again!?.

78 Assembly District-A New District Leader?

The 78th (From Fordham To Bedford Park) became veryyyyyyyy interesting this summer!!!!!!

In Fordham-both NWB Democrats & New Life Church established themselves as "New political players" in the areas. Fernando Cabrera & Greg Faulkner continue to show new political realities into the area while The Good Old Jose Rivera Machine is still alive and strong!

In the mist................a wild neighborhood rumor. Upper 78th Assembly Area Club, The Committee of 100 Democrats is holding their Annual electoral meeting on Saturday. Ricky Martinez & Robert Press (we suspect) will be re-elected as Chairman & Vice Chairman and Ricky has made frequent comments about "power sharing in The 78th". When ask for a quote, Ricky says, "I'll tell you this, Im tired of outsiders comig into my neighborhood and the powers at be need to learn how to powershare". WOW-RICK-We have been saying that for 2 Years!!!

Of course, whar might be more interesting is: The Committee, since 2006, has lost over 50% membership, supported (and lost) Former State Senator Efrain Gonzalez, took part in The 2008 Political war, desposing the Former Bronx Democratic Chairman (and 78th State Assemblyman Jose Rivera) and nearby Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera has made no overtures to the Committee since 2006.

Mr Martinez has always suggested to "make friends"!?!.

Vote Democratic-For Term Limits-For President Obama!!!!

We are not big fans of overthrowing the will of the people and neither is William Thompson

At Hunter College last week, Mr Thompson msde his srongest point yet why 8 years of Bloomberg-ism-is indeed enough


But this link below is Bill's team limit palm card. President Obama is indeed smiling!!!
http://billthompson.3cdn.net/7259fe8cec15bb31f6_2pm6bvarh.pdf

Billy Does Kingsbridge!!!!!!

An Amazing Day!!!!!

Watching Bill Thompson, talking with residents on 231st Street. Business owners on Broadway

And he talked about their main issue: MORE PARKING!!!

Join President Ruben Diaz, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Organizers Yorman Nunez and Daniel Contrases AND BILL IN THE BRONX On October 25th for The community and political change of the year:

BLUEPRINT FOR THE BRONX:
WE DEMAND : LIVING WAGE
MORE SCHOOLS
MORE COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT

St Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 2345 University Ave (Fordham & University!!!!!!!

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2009 Primary Winners & Losers!!!!

Winners:

NWB Democrats- Since. the leaving of many of our members from The Committee of 100 Democrats & Liberty Democratic Association, NWB Democrats was successful in providing Council Candidate Koppell 14%% of his victory.

North Bronx Democratic Association-The Tony Cassino led organization is now poised to give The Assemblyman Dinowitz led Ben Franklin Club some needling, capuring up to 21% of the vote

Ben Franklin-The Jeffrey Dinowitz Riverdale Based Club did better, much better-42%
New Life Church-OMG, Cabrera has organized The Church into a political force!
West Bronx Democrats-Even Assemblyman Nelson Castro's group deserves credit for making the 14th Council Race-one hell of a race for Maia Baez

Young Bronx Democrats-And the same goes for this NEW young enginerred group, founded by Former Lehman College SG President Eliaz Cantrera and Yudelka Tapia

Bronx Democratic Party-Hey, They worked hard for Cabrera and Koppell. and deserves congrats!

Political Parent Party- From a State Wide organization focused on "family rights", Founder Minister Harris & Mark Rodriguez expanded their political horizons in 3 City Council races-and did great!!!!

Losers!!!!

Liberty Democratic Association-Since the famous breakup of the East Side/West side areas of the 80th Assembly District in 2008, The showdown in Bedford Park/Norwood was expected to be a political blast. In the end, it was a dud as The Ken Agosto led EAST SIDE club got clobbered by NWB Democrats (14% to 3%) in providing strength to their council candidates.

The Committee of 100 Democrats-While beating LDA in neighborhood strength (6% to 3%) , since the exodus of membership in 2007, The Committee went from a 2005 of strength of Koppell to 22% to their loss (11% strength) for Efrain Gonzalez in 2008 to their 2009 low for Koppell at 6%.

North end Democratic Club- The Jose Rivera once led powerful club was ambushed by many new players in the 78th Assembly District. From A Church, to a Union to a Bronx political party!!!!

SEIU/1199- Boy, ALL TALK and Very little action. Their 3% showing of strength for Anthony Cassinowas awful.

Bronx Democratic Party-While doing great in the Francisco Cabrera race, their effect was minimal in the Oliver Koppell race

All official stats are below

Andy King-You will hear from me again-real soon!!!

It looks like one of our candidates, Andy King is not going down without a fight. And frankly, it sounds like many are not.
Council Candidate announced at a recent Eastchester rally that the community will hear from him again politically-real soon.

On that same note Political Parent Party Assemblyman candidate for 2010 Mark Rodriguez and Bronx Chairman Carl Heastie have already announced the political wrestling match of the year-first-the stair down from PPP Candidate Rodriguez at The infamous 14th Council manic Fordham Road showdown-to Mr Heastie announcing to Bronx News Columnists, "Tell Mark, I'm ready to get it on".

NWB Democrats is not looking for a fight-politically or otherwise-but what we are looking for is for long term community activists to have a political seat at their neighborhood table. The numbers below, from our 2009 Primary Candidates, show that there is NOT Unity-within Bronx Democrats:

Andy King: 35% (in 3 way race) in 2 way race: 48%
Oliver Koppell: in 2 way race: 65%
Carlos Sierra: in 2 way race: 39%
Yudelka Tapia: 24% (in 3 way race) in 2 way race: 30%
Avg: 46%
That sounds like a lot of disenfranchisement to us!!!! We want to thank Chairman Carl Heastie and Vice Chairman Jeffrey Dinowitz for a sitdown to discuss Bronx Unity!!! Hopefully after we ALL help our next Democratic Mayor Candidate win office, we will have that meeting.

Bye Bye Bloomberg! Go Billy!

OK Folks, Now is the time:

After our resounding success in The Bronx Democratic Primaries, we have been asked to assist our Mayor Candidate more Direct in The NorthWest Bronx Sections

Joining Yorman Nunez & Daniel Contrases, NWB Democrats, just launched our next series of missiles. On Wednesday past NWB Democrats, led by Team Member Ursula Morgan, knocked on our 300 doors in the Knox/Gates/ Mosholu sections of the 81st Assembly District. On Friday , we joined Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and hundreds over in a walk for our next Mayor. He was genuinely excited to meet people, go into businesses and discuss the next "Big" Kingsbridge problem: NO PARKING!!!

Our NWB Democrat "Bye Bye Bloomberg" Campaign will start to swing into Norwood & Bedford Park as we go South-to meet our Southern Thompson brothers and sisters.

If you would like to join us in our "Bye Bye Bloomberg" campaign, we could use your assistance in many capacities-from phone banking, to handing out brochures, to assisting the candidate around the neighborhood. YES!, Next Bronx appearance 9we hope) is NORWOOD!. at a_rivieccio@yahoo.com if you would like to assist (or leave a post)

Please e-mail

We Apologize for being to tardy

After All, we gave over 44 North West Bronx Team Players 3 weeks off after having what we fell was a resounding Bronx Victory in 4 Bronx Primaries. From 167th & The Concourse to Bedford Park, Norwood, Riverdale & Eastchester, history now will record the level of discount "within" the old and the new-Bronx Democratic Party.

Congrats to our candidates and our volunteers

Anthony Rivieccio
NWB Director