Brian Harrod: EMAILED NEWS BLAST: This Morning 27,821 Subscribers Received The "New York News Center Newsletter On Their Smart Phones

 

TODAY'S TOP LOCAL NEWS: From The "New York News Center": https://newyork.town.news/ THE BRONX: Seven Dominican Parade Goers Sought For Throwing Bottles At NYPD Officers A A video has gone viral showing NYPD cops being pelted with bottles as the officers scuffle with a crowd in a chaotic scene.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114945/bronx-seven-dominican-parade-goers-sought-throwing-bottles-nypd-officers ### BROOKLYN: Correctional Officer Got $10,000 For Smuggling Drugs, Cell Phones Into Federal Jail Jeremy Monk, 31, is accused of bringing more than 9 ounces of weed into the jail.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114943/brooklyn-correctional-officer-got-10000-smuggling-drugs-cell-phones-federal ### NEW YORK CITY: Ex-Wife Of The Former Mayor Wants Him To Pay $262,000 Rudy Giuliani's second wife, Judith says her ex-husband was capable of paying her the money she was demanding, including $140,000 owed on a Palm Beach property.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114942/new-york-city-ex-wife-former-mayor-wants-him-pay-262000 ### QUEENS COLLEGE OFFICIAL: ‘Got To Get My Nails Done By The Ch*nks’: A safety official at New York City’s Queens College is in hot water for allegedly using an anti-Asian slur and other offensive remarks toward several ethnic groups..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114938/queens-college-official-got-get-my-nails-done-chnks ### STATEN ISLAND: Help Wanted At Staten Island Legal Services The Staten Island office of Legal Services NYC (across the street from the ferry) is seeking two full-time Staff Attorneys.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114936/staten-island-help-wanted-staten-island-legal-services ### SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Fundraiser for Judge Elena Goldberg Velazquez for Supreme Court - Aug 4 2022 Help support Yonkers City Court Judge Elena Goldberg Velazquez, in her campaign to become the next New York State Supreme Court Justice.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114239/fundraiser-judge-elena-goldberg-velazquez-supreme-court ### REAL ESTATE >>>> JUST CLOSED: New Rochelle, NY NuRealty has Closed 11 Properties in the month of July 2022.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/114934/just-closed-new-rochelle-ny ### MANHATTAN EVENT: Poster House Block Party - Aug 6 2022 The Poster House are hosting their first-ever block party on Saturday August 6 from 12–5pm in the Flatiron Plaza. https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114253/poster-house-block-party ### LAW ENFORCEMENT Westchester County Executive George Latimer Appoints Chairman Of Westchester County Police Board POLICE OVERSIGHT: George Latimer has appointed of Leroy Frazer as chairman of the Westchester County Police Board.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/114930/law-enforcement-westchester-county-executive-george-latimer-appoints ### MANHATTAN EVENT: Blues BBQ Festival - Aug 13 2022 This free, day-long music festival invites exceptional blues artists to perform on Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 stage https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114250/blues-bbq-festival ### SIGN UP TODAY: 2022 Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon And 5K - Sep 18 2022 Free parking will be available on the event day from 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Buena Vista Parking Structure located at the corner of Main St. and Buena Vista Avenue.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114925/sign-today-2022-yonkers-marathon-half-marathon-and-5k ### SUPPORT: Local News In New York Preserve local news by supporting New York News Center.... https://yonkersny.town.news/support ### MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Annual Tour de Yonkers This scenic ride sees cyclists riding through the city's most breathtaking and lesser-known landscapes.... https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/e/114270/annual-tour-de-yonkers ### SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Yonkers Brewing Company FOCUS ON: John Rubbo's Yonkers Brewing Co. At 92 Main Street In Yonkers, NYThe Yonkers Brewing Co. opened in 2015 in a trolley barn on the #Yonkers waterfront, right by the Metro-North station... https://yonkersny.town.news/g/yonkers-ny/post/111630/small-business-spotlight-yonkers-brewing-company ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH: Mayor Mike Spano And The Yonkers Office For The Aging Will Distribute Farmers Market Coupons To Seniors The coupons will be available at the Office for the Aging August 11th and 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m located at the Chema Community Center, 435 Riverdale Avenue..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114935/sixth-borough-mayor-mike-spano-will-and-yonkers-office-aging-will-distribute ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH: Lottery Held for Yonkers Residents Seeking Affordable Housing Vouchers LUCKY NUMBERS: 3,000 Names Are Being Drawn for Spots on the Waiting List Which Has Not Been Open for More Than 10 Years..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114933/sixth-borough-lottery-held-yonkers-residents-seeking-affordable-housing ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH >>> THE MARSHALL PROJECT: Police Misconduct Cost Yonkers Millions And The Complaints Keep Coming LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW: Journalists Look At 102 Yonkers PD Lawsuits That Have Been Settled with The Help Of Yonkers Former Police Commissioner John Mueller.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114932/sixth-borough-marshall-project-police-misconduct-cost-yonkers-millions-and ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH: Yonkers Man Arrested With An Assault Rifle Outside Of The Brooklyn Home Of An Iranian Dissident Journalist Masih Mehdiyev, was found with a loaded AK-47, a high-capacity magazine and more than $1,000 worth of cash hidden in a suitcase in his car.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114931/sixth-borough-yonkers-man-arrested-assault-rifle-outside-brooklyn-home ### YONKERS BUSINESS: Robert Jacobson Pharmacy is a reliable and friendly source for RX, O-T-C and medical equipment FREE DELIVERY: Jacobson Pharmacy carries a great variety of equipment to supply your needs and can be reached at (914) 965-3049.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/114255/yonkers-business-robert-jacobson-pharmacy-reliable-and-friendly-source-rx ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH: Hundreds Participate In The Yonkers ALS Ice Bucket Challenge EVERY YEAR TILL A CURE: Mayor Mike Spano, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, and the family of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pat Quinn hosted the event.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114929/sixth-borough-hundreds-participate-yonkers-als-ice-bucket-challenge-brian ### THE GOLDEN APPLE >>> WESTCHESTER COUNTY: New Rochelle Officials Break Ground On A Transformation Of A Downtown Street Into A Pedestrian Plaza The $4 Million Renovation Project Will Revitalize Downtown Corridor As Important New Public Space.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114928/westchester-county-new-rochelle-officials-break-ground-transformation ### HELP WANTED: Do you have what it takes to work at this fast paced restaurant and brewery? The Yonkers Brewing Co. is seeking experienced servers, bartenders and an assistant manager. If you are interested please email John Rubbo with your résumé to John@YonkersBrewing.com.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/73536/do-you-have-what-it-takes-work-fast-paced-restaurant-and-brewery ### THE GOLDEN APPLE >>> WESTCHESTER COUNTY >>> Not 'My Grandfather's Boy Scout Troop': It's Now for Girls, Too In Scarsdale LETS GO CAMPING: A Westchester County Boy Scout Troop To Accept Girls..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114927/westchester-county-join-now-not-my-grandfathers-boy-scout-troop-its-now ### THE GOLDEN APPLE: Westchester County Community College Trustees, County Executive George Latimer, Board of Legislators Approve SUNY WCC Budget With Zero Tuition Increase County Executive Says Increased County Support For The Community College Will Help Students Achieve Career Goals and Enter High-Wage, High-Demand Jobs... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114926/golden-apple-westchester-county-community-college-trustees-county-executive EXPLORE: See More Local Yonkers News » https://newyork.town.news/

New York City Insider: Espaillat Applauds USDOT Decision to Strengthen Protections for Airline Consumers.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 3, 2022

Espaillat Applauds USDOT Decision to Strengthen Protections for Airline Consumers.   NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s proposal to adopt new rules that would significantly strengthen protections for consumers seeking refunds for airline tickets. Since early 2020, the Department has received a flood of air travel service complaints from consumers with non-refundable tickets who did not travel because airlines canceled or significantly changed their flights or because the consumers decided not to fly for pandemic-related reasons such as health concerns. Yesterday, Reps. Espaillat and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) sent a letter to DOT urging the agency prioritize consumer refunds. “I commend Secretary Buttigieg and the Department of Transportation on this latest action to protect airline consumers,” said Rep. Espaillat.  “I have heard firsthand complaints of nightmare experiences shared by my constituents and urged the department to ensure greater protections and accountability that put consumers first, especially as summer travel continues and we enter holiday travel just around the corner. With these proposed rule changes, consumers can feel confident that they will now have the ability to receive refunds for cancellations that occur at no fault of their own. I commend the Department for putting the People first over profit of the airlines.” “When Americans buy an airline ticket, they should get to their destination safely, reliably, and affordably,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This new proposed rule would protect the rights of travelers and help ensure they get the timely refunds they deserve from the airlines.” Following Espaillat’s request, the Department proposes that significant changes to a flight would include:  *     Changes that affect the departure and/or arrival times by three hours or more for a domestic flight or six hours or more for an international flight; *     Changes to the departure or arrival airport; *     Changes that increase the number of connections in the itinerary; and  *     Changes to the type of aircraft flown if it causes a significant downgrade in the air travel experience or amenities available onboard the flight. The Department encourages members of the public and interested parties to attend a virtual public meeting of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee focusing on this rulemaking scheduled for August 22, 2022, and to submit comments on this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRPM). Comments must be received within 90 days of the date the notice is published in the Federal Register. The NPRM can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/latest-news and at regulations.gov, docket number DOT-OST-2022-0089. Requests to attend the meeting must be submitted to https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_e_B-NtXfT8KlqgoNCH3f7w.  Additional information on this public meeting (including how to make requests to make remarks during the meeting) is available at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/latest-news.    For information about airline passenger rights, as well as DOT’s rules, guidance and orders, the Department’s aviation consumer website can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer.   Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/

New York City Insider: Espaillat, Maloney Lead Congressional Effort to Protect Aviation Consumers, Urge Refunds for Airline Cancellations.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 2, 2022

Representatives Espaillat, Maloney Lead Congressional Effort to Protect Aviation Consumers. Members of Congress Send Letter Urging Department of Transportation to Require Air Carriers to Prioritize Consumer Refunds on Flight Cancellations.   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to exercise its administrative authority and require air carriers and ticket agents to provide requested refunds to passengers when a carrier cancels or significantly changes a flight to, from, or within the United States. Since 2020, the Department of Transportation has received an increased number of complaints and inquiries from airline consumers, who describe having been denied refunds for flights that were canceled or significantly delayed at no fault by the consumer. “Aviation consumers are experiencing nightmare airline experiences,” wrote the Members. “We urge the Department of Transportation to exercise its administrative authority and require refunds to passengers when carriers cancel or significantly change flights to, from, or within the United States.  “Carriers have had a longstanding obligation to provide a prompt refund to a ticketed passenger when the carrier cancels the passengers flight,” they continued. “The focus is not on whether the flight disruptions are within or outside the carrier’s control, but rather on the fact that the cancellation is through no fault of the passenger.” The letter comes as JetBlue recently announced its purchase of Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion amid growing concern of anticompetitive practices that is inconsistent with the public interest. Rep. Espaillat is a cosponsor of the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act, which would provide consumers an enforceable right to a full cash refund for flight and ticket cancellations.  Full copy of the letter to the Department of Transportation is available here.  Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

From the Desk of Brian Harrod at New York News Center.

 

Today's New York News Center Emailed Morning News Letter Went Out To 27,817 Subscribers.... TODAY'S TOP LOCAL NEWS: From The New York News Center https://newyork.town.news/ THE BRONX: New Clinic To Offer "Immediate" Mental Health Services A short-term treatment center will provide New Yorkers with mental health and substance abuse services.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114256/bronx-new-clinic-offer-immediate-mental-health-services ### NEW YORK EVENT: Fundraiser for Judge Elena Goldberg Velazquez for Supreme Court - Aug 4 2022 Jamal (Jimmy) Ibrahim hosts our upcoming fundraiser on August 4th at Chat American Grill in Scarsdale. Come support a tremendous leader and accomplished jurist, Judge Goldberg Velazquez.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114239/fundraiser-judge-elena-goldberg-velazquez-supreme-court ### BROOKLYN: Book Festival To Return In September With Over 150 Authors Authors taking part include Elif Batuman, Angeline Boulley, Joyce Carol Oates, Paisley Currah, Hernan Diaz, David Duchovny, Jennifer Egan, and more..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114254/brooklyn-book-festival-return-september-over-150-authors ### MANHATTAN: Jackie Robinson Museum Opens Downtown New York City is celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114248/manhattan-jackie-robinson-museum-opens-downtown ### STATEN ISLAND: The NYPD Releases Photo Of A Murder Victim In A Cold Case Detectives say a young murder victim who was slain on Staten Island are trying to garnering new tips to help them finally crack the cold case.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114246/staten-island-nypd-releases-photo-murder-victim-cold-case ### THE SIXTH BOROUGH: The Yonkers Downtown Farmer's Market Announced That It Will Be Shutting Down Before The Season Ends Yonkers Downtown / Waterfront BID Fails To Properly Promote The Once Popular Weekly Market.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114244/sixth-borough-yonkers-downtown-farmers-market-announced-it-will-be-shutting ### SUPPORT: Local News In New York Preserve local news by supporting New York News Center.... https://newyork.town.news/support ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York City Subway System To Offer WiFi PRESS RELEASE: Transit Wireless is building New York City a subway Wi-Fi service for all 418 miles of tunnels and 281 stations.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/114249/immediate-release-new-york-city-subway-system-offer-wifi ### NEW YORK CITY EVENT: Poster House Block Party - Aug 6 2022 The Poster House are hosting their first-ever block party on Saturday August 6 from 12–5pm in the Flatiron Plaza..... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114253/poster-house-block-party ### WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Calls On New York State To Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility Amid Dramatic Rise in Reported Cases, There Is A Need For New York State Department of Health to Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/n/114243/westchester-county-assemblyman-nader-sayegh-calls-new-york-state-expand ### NEW YORK CITY EVENT: Blues BBQ Festival - Aug 13 2022 Hudson River Park’s beloved Blues BBQ Festival is back in person and live in the Park! There’s no better way to spend an August afternoon than with savory barbeque, delicious drinks and live music, all on our riverfront.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/e/114250/blues-bbq-festival ### COVID-19 NYC: With cases again on the rise COVID-19 NYC, New York City health officials urge return to indoor masking NEW YORK CITY: Public health officials on Friday urged residents to return to indoor mask-wearing, as they're seeing high levels of COVID-19, , noting how they're seeing high levels of COVID-19 infection.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/110452/covid-19-nyc-cases-again-rise-covid-19-nyc-new-york-city-health-officials ### YONKERS BUSINESS: Robert Jacobson Pharmacy is a reliable and friendly source for RX, O-T-C and medical equipment FREE DELIVERY: Jacobson Pharmacy carries a great variety of equipment to supply your needs and can be reached at (914) 965-3049.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/114255/yonkers-business-robert-jacobson-pharmacy-reliable-and-friendly-source-rx ### HELP WANTED: Do you have what it takes to work at this fast paced restaurant and brewery? The Yonkers Brewing Co. is seeking experienced servers, bartenders and an assistant manager. If you are interested please email John Rubbo with your résumé to John@YonkersBrewing.com.... https://newyork.town.news/g/new-york-ny/post/73536/do-you-have-what-it-takes-work-fast-paced-restaurant-and-brewery EXPLORE: See More Local New York News » https://newyork.town.news/

New York City Insider: Join My Next Community Coffee and Conversation - This Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 A.M.

 

For Immediate Release July 29, 2022

Congressman Adriano Espaillat to Host  Community Coffee Event, This Weekend in the District. 10:00AM: Saturday, July 30th at Fokkus Room & Cucine located at 138 West Fordham Road, The Bronx, NY  10468. WASHINGTON, DC – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Fokkus Room & Cucine located at 138 W. Fordham Road, The Bronx, NY  10468. During the discussion, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by New York Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, New York City Council Member Oswald Feliz, and New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez.   These informal events provide residents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and share ideas on how to make improvements throughout New York’s 13th congressional district. August dates and locations will be announced soon! All events are public and residents are required to RSVP prior to attendance by emailing RSVP.Espaillat@mail.house.gov or calling 212-497-5959.