The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo celebrating the 110th anniversary of its opening Sunday.To honor the parks special milestone, hundreds of visitors were on hand to sing Happy Birthday and cut the cake.

“I like seeing all the animal, because some are cute and there is a lot to learn about animals,” said one zoo goer.

“I think what the zoo does is it gives people that zoo face, you see an animal and it’s fun, your face lights up, you get the zoo face.”

“We make people aware that life is bigger than they themselves are and they are part of something much larger. I think if we do that and we make people want to contribute in efforts to save wildlife and places then we have been successful.”

Zoo officials say since the zoo opened in 1899, more than 236 million people have visited the grounds. (more…)

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In the first episode, about 5 p.m., a police officer assigned to a narcotics unit watched an argument between two groups of men near Burke Avenue and Holland Street in the Olinville section of the Bronx. A 15-year-old boy with one group waved what appeared to be a gun, but ran away when he was taunted by men in the other group, the police said.

The officer, whom the police did not identify, joined by another officer, chased the boy and fired one shot, striking the boy in the left cheek, the police said. An imitation gun was recovered at the scene. The boy was taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition, and was charged with menacing and possessing an imitation pistol.

In the second shooting, about 6:25 in East New York, Brooklyn, an off-duty officer sitting in a parked car was ordered out of the car at gunpoint by Norman Harrison, 25, the police said. The officer, whom the police refused to identify except to say that he had been in the department for less than three years, fired one shot, hitting Mr. Harrison in the right shoulder.

Mr. Harrison fled, and hid out in an apartment for more than an hour before surrendering. He was charged with robbery, the police said. (more…)

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World Series MVP Hideki Matsui shows off his key to the city Friday during the festivities honoring the Yankees.

As Howie Traudt and his family rode down on the train Friday morning to attend the Yankees’ World Series celebration parade, he knew what awaited countless fans like himself.

“Pandemonium,”?the Rhinebeck resident said. “Absolute pandemonium.”

The Bronx Bombers and the City of New York did not disappoint.

Players, coaches, legends and team officials soaked up the well wishes of a city this day, commemorating the Yankees’ first world championship since 2000.

“It feels good to be back,” shortstop and team captain Derek Jeter said when the parade reached City Hall, where the Yanks received a hero’s welcome.

The Yankees and their fans earned this celebration with the team’s 27th World Series title, which the Yanks secured with a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Wednesday night, some 36 hours before the start of Friday’s parade in lower Manhattan.

Winners of four world titles from 1996-2000, including three straight starting in 1998, the Yankees also reached the Fall Classic in 2001 and 2003, only to fall short each time. (more…)

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Senator Klein Holds Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast honoring 300 veterans from Bronx and Westchester

NEW YORK- Before the annual Veteran’s Day Parade kicks off, Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will hold his third annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast at Villa Barone Manor and specifically honor three veterans in a special ceremony. Klein will be joined by Westchester and Bronx County veterans and the P.S. 14 Calandra Chorus.

WHO:    Senator Jeff Klein, Three-hundred veterans, P.S. 14 Calandra Chorus

WHAT:  Klein hosts annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast

WHEN:  Sunday, November 8th, 9AM

 WHERE: Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY
–
Abby Ross
Communications Director
Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein
New York State Senate
3612 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049
479-283-3505 (cell)
abbynews@gmail.com

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Long Battle Over As Déjà Vu Agrees to Withdraw Court Challenge

NEW YORK- After months of fighting the troubling Bronx establishment known as Déjà Vu Bar and Grill, State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced today that the bar will permanently lose its liquor license.

“I am thrilled to announce that this case is closed for good. My constituents have dealt with this loud, disruptive night club for too long and today’s deal officially restores their quality of life, bringing peace and quiet to their neighborhood,” said Senator Klein.

Déjà Vu and SLA attorneys, along with Klein and community leaders, have been in and out of court arguing their cases. Klein, community leaders and the SLA won the first round in court after a judge upheld lifting Déjà Vu’s temporary restraining order and Déjà Vu attorneys backed out of a hearing. At the end of October, Déjà Vu took its case to the Appellate Court where a judge ruled again in favor of the SLA. Continuing its efforts to get back its liquor license, Déjà Vu was supposed to submit paperwork to the Appellate Court next week but the case closed sooner than expected.

Klein learned today that the SLA and Déjà Vu struck a deal. Déjà Vu management proposed to drop its case if SLA leaders rescinded a $1000 bond claim it imposed on the club. The SLA board voted to accept the deal today meaning Déjà Vu’s liquor license is permanently cancelled. The SLA has also directed that if the case is not withdrawn within 5 days, Déjà Vu’s liquor license will be revoked and Déjà Vu’s $1,000 bond claim will be reinstated.

 “This outcome attests to the SLA’s renewed focus of cracking down on serious violations and irresponsible licensees that are a nuisance to their neighbors,” said SLA Deputy CEO Michael Jones.  “We greatly value Senator Klein’s interest and support in this case,”

 “I think for all sides and all people involved this is the best outcome for our community. I think it’s also a clear indication that our community is not going to tolerate places that disrupt our neighborhoods. We are very open to new businesses but we want them to be businesses that are constructive for our community and obey the law,” said Joe Thompson, President of the 49^th Precinct Council and community board. “This outcome shows what can be done when you have an elected official like Senator Klein who spearheads a movement and is supported by the community, the community board and the neighborhood associations.”

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There used to be a parade in the Bronx. I used to march there,” said Pat Devine, a Vietnam veteran, recalling a time when the veterans of former wars were honored on the Grand Concourse. “Our veterans should never be forgotten and that’s why it was important to bring the parade here to Throggs Neck.”

Devine, like many other veterans of the Bronx were disheartened that after so many years in the early and mid-20th Century of having the parade located on the main thoroughfare of the borough, interest and changing times caused the organizers to discontinue what had once been a popular tradition.

The decision to discontinue the parade did not sit well in Throggs Neck, a community known for its strong support of veterans, with many former and current soldiers calling the area home.

In 1982, with the neighborhood already excited about the creation of a park to honor its veterans, the late-Mike Menna decided that the Bronx should do the same with the return of the parade and approached Devine to help make his dream a reality. (more…)

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Meanwhile, we’ll be out by the tens of thousands for a wild romp of a parade, an exuberant beat of the city’s great big heart.

Plenty spectacular it is that The Bombers inaugurated their handsome new Stadium by winning the 2009 World Series, the team’s 27th, before a home-field crowd.

And history doth repeat. The team won the first of its championships in the opening season of the old Stadium, way back in 1923. Ever since, the Yanks have topped baseball at an average of once every three years.

No one else comes close. Hell, add up the Series wins of the teams in each Major League division, and the only division with more than the Yanks is the one they are in, the AL East. The team has won more than a quarter of the World Series ever played. And it’s a thrill every time. (more…)

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The independent mayor, listed as a Republican on the ballot, beat Thompson, a Democrat and the city’s comptroller, 51 percent to 46 percent. Bloomberg spent more than $100 million on his campaign. Thompson spent less than $10 million.

Turnout at P.S. 47 on Beach Avenue was down compared to 2005, when Bloomberg defeated Democrat Freddy Ferrer, a poll worker reported. Turnout also decreased citywide: 200,000 less votes were cast in 2009. Bloomberg won only two Assembly Districts: the 80th District (Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, Allerton, Norwood) and the 81st District (Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Woodlawn).

Soundview belongs to the 18th Council District and was supposed to be a battleground between incumbent Democrat Annabel Palma, a former 1199 SEIU healthcare worker, and Green Party candidate Walter Nestler, a parks expert from Clason Point who raised an unexpected $14,389 and $38,700 in public funds.

But Palma crushed Nestler and 88 percent to three percent. Republican candidate Leopold Paul took eight percent and Conservative Party candidate Arqui Sanders took one percent.

Soundview resident Hector Lopez voted for the first time since 2006 and chose Thompson. Lopez is no fan of politics; he concentrates on his own work, he said.

“Somewhere down the line, all the elected officials screw us, Republican or Democrat,” Lopez sighed.

Noberto Perez voted for “the Democrat” because he wanted to property and utility tax increases curbed. The self-described “blue dog” Democrat thought the mayoral campaign was all “anger and spin.” Perez voted for Sanders. He hopes Palma will Soundview curb street crime and graffiti but won’t hold his breath.

“The City Council candidates don’t even need to campaign,” he said. “Nobody challenges them.” (more…)

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Long Battle Comes to a Close As Déjà Vu Agrees to Withdraw Court Challenge

NEW YORK- Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will join SLA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michael Jones, Bronx Community Board 11 representatives and  49^th Precinct Council President to announce an agreement between the SLA and Déjà Vu to permanently cancel Déjà Vu’s liquor license.

WHO:    Senator Jeff Klein, SLA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michael Jones, Community Board 11 representatives, 49^th Precinct Council President

WHAT:  Klein announces deal canceling Déjà Vu Bar and Grill liquor license.

WHEN:  Friday, November 6th, 2PM

WHERE:  Déjà Vu, 778 Morris Park Ave, Bronx

  –
Abby Ross
Communications Director
Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein
New York State Senate
3612 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049
479-283-3505 (cell)
abbynews@gmail.com

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The win is the team’s first championship since 2000 and represents the fifth World Series ring for the “core four” of Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada.

“You never know when you’re going to get back here, you know, so for all my teammates that have been here before and we couldn’t do it,” Posada said. “This really says a lot about our team. I’m excited. I mean I’m speechless. I’m really enjoying the moment right now.”

Rivera closed out Game 6, getting the Phillies’ Shane Victorino on a groundball to second to end it.

“Now it’s over. Now there’s a lot of celebration, a lot of smiles and that’s it,” said Rivera. “We win today and I’m going to rest now.”

The star of the game was Hideki Matsui. The Yankees DH was awarded the Series MVP award following his two-run homer, two-run single, and two-run double performance Wednesday night.

His six RBIs tied a record set in 1960 by the Yankees’ Bobby Richardson for most in a single World Series game.

Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte picked up the win, adding to his record of postseason wins and series-clinching wins.

The World Series celebration could be heard all across the city, but especially in the Bronx.

Fans who came pouring out of the stadium following the Bombers’ victory said they were glad they clinched the title at home.

“Amazing, amazing! Greatest game I ever went to. About time. A-Rod, Jeter, Pettitte, Matsui MVP, what more can be said,” shouted one Yankees fan.

“New president, new stadium, new champions, New York!” said another enthusiastic fan.

In Times Square, fans wasted no time stocking up on World Series souvenirs at Modell’s Sporting Goods. (more…)

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