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The Perez Notes: Old Grudges Die Hard

Miércoles, Mayo 18th, 2011

by Roberto Perez

New York State elected officials, who rely on discretionary funds for clout in their districts, are pulling their hair out over budget cuts. For the second consecutive year, they do not have discretionary money to dispense.

In poor, under-served communities, this has proved to be devastating. Nonprofit organizations are struggling to remain afloat. Manhattan Democratic Party Chairman Assemblyman Keith Wright, who represents a district that is 35% Latino, said the millionaire’s tax that Governor Cuomo is so adamantly against, could have been “a good way to plug these holes. Usually, we as legislators are able to plug the holes, and help our nonprofits, with something called member items.”

In the Bronx, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, whose district is 64% Latino, is also frustrated. “You can see on my desk the pile of folders those are all requests from groups in my district that are waiting for the opportunity to get some funding,” he told me. “That’s the conversation I had with the Governor—we need the ability to bring resources, and direct them to communities. He claims that we will be able to do that with his ideas for regional economic development.”

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An interesting tidbit: Cuomo, who has received some criticism for the lack of Latino appointments in his administration, appointed former mayoral candidate Fernando Ferrer to the board of the MTA. Ferrer is not known for biting his tongue.

It’s a pretty impressive move considering the lack of Latino representation on the MTA board and other key authorities and commissions. Some may remember that Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. recommended Ferrer to serve on the city’s Charter Review Commission but was turned down by Mayor Bloomberg. A Bronx political insider said this to me when I brought it up: “You must be out of your mind if you think for one second that Bloomberg would appoint someone who ran for mayor twice to the commission.”

I guess old grudges die hard.

Tags: Hispanics, Latinos, New York, politics
Publicado en Bronx, Manhattan, New York/Nueva York, Política/Politics | 4 Comments »

Your morning café — Dec. 21

Martes, Diciembre 21st, 2010

Streets re-named in honor of Latino heroes.

In case you missed: a monthly dinner brings Mexican, African American and white residents of Staten Island together.

From prison to college in the Bronx.

NYPD’s cold case unit puts out reward for tips on murder of Lisette Torres.

Arturo Vargas discusses Census numbers: the Latino impact on what Congress will look like is major.

Latinos on Governor David Paterson’s tenure.

Latinos get most plastic surgery of any minority group, according to two surveys. Guess which two procedures are the most popular?

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Publicado en Bronx | 3 Comments »

Your morning café - Dec. 17

Viernes, Diciembre 17th, 2010

Dream Act could be up for a vote tomorrow. In case you missed: GOP is Sleepwalking through the Dream Act.

How do you say it in quechua?

Deadline for Bronx slumlord to pay $2.5 million.

Lawyer for 82-year-old woman who allegedly shot Eddie Palmieri’s wife says the goal is to keep her out of prison.

Spanish alphabet goes from 29 to 27 letters. See which two letters got dropped.

EDLP Twitter follower:
EstadosLatinos Not so fast: Women, Latino farmers deserve fair treatment, too … - DesMoinesRegister #latinos #latism

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Publicado en Around the country, Bronx, Inmigration | No Comments »

Your morning cafe - Dec. 16

Jueves, Diciembre 16th, 2010

One immigrant-turned-U.S. citizen on the Dream Act: Just say NO! Meanwhile a blogger says rejecting the Dream could stir Hispanics who don’t vote to the polls.

Bronx Borough President responds to criticism on the Kingsbridge Armory.

Time magazine has no Latinos on its list of “people who matter” this year. Does this surprise you? Who do you think should have been on the list? Tell us in the comments section below or at opinion@eldiariony.com

On the other hand, columnist Dolores Prida has a lot to say on the best of 2010.

Pedro Espada Jr. vows to fight embezzlement charges.

Hispanics opine on Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem being accused of wanting to have an “anchor” baby in the United States.

Yale study shows that the death rate among young Latino men in the United States has risen in recent years.

Tweet this a.m. from follower…
Rosario Dawson: Anyone else up this early to catch the rain in LA? It’s nice & moody out there. #howthemoviebegins #SAG Awards

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One year later, the fight for a “living wage” continues

Jueves, Diciembre 16th, 2010

By Ruben Diaz Jr.
Bronx Borough President

One year ago, I joined with two other borough presidents, the former public advocate, and 50 City Council members to send a strong message to those who would do business in our city: if you demand heavy taxpayer subsidies to make your project work, you must be prepared to do better for the communities you seek to serve.

The Related Cos. proposed shopping mall that was slated for the Kingsbridge Armory failed this test, and that is why so much of the City’s elected leadership stood together to see the project halted. This was not a moment for celebration, however, even though critics of the defeat will claim that it was. My office’s economic development arm, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Agency, has been working to bring new businesses to our borough, and has put forward nearly $25 million in low-interest loans this year to support our borough’s economy.

But at the Kingsbridge Armory, we saw a developer taking millions of dollars in tax subsidies to create a shopping mall that not only would have created hundreds of poverty level jobs but would have also destroyed the small businesses on the Fordham Road retail corridor. A taxpayer-funded mall would have drained customers from this retail strip and killed hundreds of jobs. Supporters of the retail mall need to ask themselves if government should be subsidizing mega-corporations at the expense of small businesses that do not receive subsidies of their own.

An entire coalition has built up around the idea that government subsidies should lead to better jobs, and the “living wage” bill, the “Fair Wages for New Yorkers” act, which has been introduced in the City Council at my behest will make sure that happens. When developers ask for charity in the form of taxpayer dollars, the jobs they create must pay well enough to offer individuals a chance to climb out of their own poverty.

As for the future of the Kingsbridge Armory I do not subscribe to the idea, put forth by Mayor Bloomberg, that it will remain empty for the next decade. This year I organized the Kingsbridge Armory Task Force. This task force is working to develop a new plan for this historic structure that will include multiple uses geared towards community revitalization. In the spring, this task force with the help from the New York University Capstone Program, will put forward a comprehensive plan for the Kingsbridge Armory, and I am hopeful that Mayor Bloomberg will be willing to work together with my office to see it implemented.

Many of those who opposed the result of the Kingsbridge Armory project are opposed not only to living wage legislation but to the minimum wage as well. Critics should take a step back and, rather than focus on the negative, work with us to develop a positive way forward for this structure and the Bronx as a whole. I, unlike many of those same critics, am ready to listen.

Spanish-language version of this column.

Tags: Bronx, El Diario, Hispanics, Latinos, New York
Publicado en Bronx, Jobs, New York/Nueva York | 2 Comments »

Your morning café - Dec. 14

Martes, Diciembre 14th, 2010

Will Carmelo Anthony return to his hometown?

Editorial: Dream Act advocates face what could be their last battle in the Senate.

Hispanic lawmakers increase clout in Nevada.

A look at the Kingsbridge Armory one year after NYC Council halted Bloomberg’s development plans.

New Yorkers concerned about police takeover of University of Puerto Rico campuses.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio discusses closings and mergers of parishes as community activist Juan Ramos challenges him to meet with parishoners of Our Lady of Monserrate.

Hispanics account for 25% of U.S. youth population.

Brook Lopez plays Santa.

Nets star Brook Lopez hands out gifts to childen in Brooklyn. Photo: Gloria Medina

Nets star Brook Lopez hands out gifts to children in Brooklyn. Photo: Gloria Medina

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Publicado en Around the country, Bronx, Brooklyn, New York/Nueva York, Opinión | 1 Comment »

Your morning café - Dec. 13

Lunes, Diciembre 13th, 2010

Governor Paterson can withdraw New York from a controversial immigration enforcement program.

Israel Ortega applauds Gov. Luis Fortuño’s approach to Puerto Rico’s economy.

Congressman Rangel has a Dream.

A Maryland gubernatorial commission honors a Latina.

The “Indestructible Initiative,” inspired by the lyrics of Ray Barretto, in Michigan.

Conference shows evolution of Puerto Rican-owned businesses in NY.

Tags: El Diario, Hispanics, Latinos, Your morning cafe
Publicado en Bronx | No Comments »

Your morning café - Dec. 10

Viernes, Diciembre 10th, 2010

Families of shot livery cab driver back a call for racial profiling.

A re-match between Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto?

Editorial: Killing the Dream in 2010 will result in a nightmare in 2012.

A shuttered chapel is a political move by a Catholic diocese, say activists.

Councilwoman questions NYPD raid on small businesses in Queens.

mamitamala Maegan la Mala Ortiz tweets: Ay now ICE is saying they are focusing on “gangs”. My hood is allegedly full of them & I see more problems w/ police not “gangs” #justsayin

Tags: El Diario, Hispanics, Latinos, Your morning cafe
Publicado en Bronx | 3 Comments »

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