not really sure if all of the story is correct ….very complicated

We have decided to endorse Daniel Padernacht for the New York State Senate in the 33rd SD because he has the experience, interest, and intellect to stand along side us and fight for our rights.

Our community has been under-represented for some time. We had to stand alone and fight for our rights on many occasions. This is due to the inexperience, unconcern and/or inept cadre of elected officials the politicians hand picked to represent, or more precisely, not represent us but themselves.

We are tired of this and want change!

In the 2008 Democratic Primary for the state selection process, many were disappointed by the choices – Espada or Gonzalez, and did not vote. With more than 1,100 registered Democrats eligible to vote in our two election districts, less than 50 people voted.

We have the opportunity to make a difference!

Dan stood by us on the recent fight to stop the supportive housing at 3469 Cannon Place. Dan stood by us on the recent fight to stop the methadone program at the Kingsbridge Terrace Home. Dan is a member of Community Board 8, is on its Land Use Committee and is Chair of the Traffic and Transportation Committee. Dan was there for us, now it is our turn to be there for him.

None of the opponents were involved in these struggles – not the elected State Senator, nor the other opponent who has an address on University and 195th Street.

Daniel Padernacht has the community service, experience and qualifications to, not only beat Espada, but also to represent us they way we should be represented. It is time to send a message to those outsiders who think they can choose for us. We are not going to listen to the same people who consistently support those inexperienced, uninterested and/or inept so-called leaders.

Don’t think your vote can make a difference? Just remember Obama in 2009 — we did it before, we can do it again. Yes we can!

Primary Day is Tuesday September 14. Voting is at the KHRCC on Giles and Cannon Places. Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm.

Karen Argenti
Kristin Hart
Phil McDonnell
Lynn Schwarz

PS Let us know if in the comment section you want to sign on, we will add your name. Thanks!

Check out Karen’s blog at: http://bit.ly/bzrsP5

August 12, 2010

Dear Colleagues,

After consulting with Croton FMC representatives, Chairman McShane has decided to defer the next FMC meeting until September 16. There will be no meeting next week on August 19^th.

In advance of the next meeting, we will send you a reminder and a proposed agenda.

Sincerely,

Martha

Martha M. Holstein, Principal

Strategic Urban Solutions, Inc.

(718)625-1005 x223 Fax(718)625-1032

mholstein@urbansol.com

Lynn, Aug. 13

We urge other neighborhood groups and associations (such as Parent’s Associations and others) to join us!

Thank you to all the community people who helped make this possible.

Since we could not comment at the time, we posted these comments correcting parts of the Council Member’s statement.

Enjoy. Here is the link – CLICK

Note that this is the Fieldston Historic District, not the Master Plan which is not approved.

• Fieldston Historic District: Frequently Asked Questions http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/pubs/Fieldston%20FAQ.pdf

• LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION DESIGNATES THE FIELDSTON HISTORIC DISTRICT IN THE BRONX 2006 http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/press/01_10_06.pdf

• RIVERDALE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1990 http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/RIVERDALE_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf

• MOTT HAVEN HISTORIC DISTRICT 1969 http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/MOTT_HAVEN_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf

• LANDMARKS PRESERVATION RULES http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/pubs/rules.pdf

• Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 74, Section 3020 (formerly Section 534 of Chapter 21) of the Charter of the City of New York and Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designates as a Historic District ….,

A Historic District is an area designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission because it has a special character or a special historical or aesthetic interest which causes it to have a distinct “sense of place.”  Each historic district represents at least one period or style of architecture typical of one or more eras in the city’s history. Historic districts may contain a variety of building types and styles from several different eras.

MAP OF THE PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT

BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION:

At this time the boundary includes both sides of the all streets starting at the most southern point of Fort Independence Street at Sedgwick Avenue going north and westward for the entire Fort Independence Street to Orloff Avenue, then northward along Orloff Avenue to Van Cortlandt Avenue West, then eastward to along Van Cortlandt Avenue West to Sedgwick Avenue, and southward along Sedgwick Avenue to Fort Independence Street, including all of both sides of Giles and Cannon Places.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE IS NEEDED!

What do you think? Please let us know.  If you live here, or if you just like our community, we need to get the sense of the community to present to our local representatives.

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

We will be making a presentation and answering questions at the Meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30 pm at the Kingsbridge Heights Rehab Care Center, 3400 Cannon Place.   Return the letter at the meeting, email it to us at fipna@fipna.org, or fax it to (888)763-8399.

• Letter is here for you to download: FIPNA Community Letter Historic District Question May 2010…

• Requests for Evaluation: http://www.fipna.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Fort-Independence-Historic-District-Application-Cover.pdf

COMMENTS ARE WELCOME; please let us know what you think.