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Assemblyman
Spring / Primavera 2015
Luis Sepúlveda
Reports to the People
GET INVOLVED IN
YOUR COMMUNITY!
All Community Boards and Precinct
Meetings take place once a month.
Please confirm the date and location
before attending. For more information,
do not hesitate to contact my office.
Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance
The Monthly Meetings are held
every first Wednesday of the month at
7:00 p.m.
Love Gospel Church
475 Van Nest Ave., Bronx, NY 10460
Community Board 6
The General Meetings are held the second
Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Call office before attending meeting to
confirm the location.
1932 Archer Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457 – 7th Floor
(718) 579-6990
Community Board 9
The General Meetings are held every third
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Call office before attending meeting to
confirm the location.
1967 Turnbull Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473 – 2nd Floor
(718) 823-3034 / www.nyc.gov/bxcb9
Community Board 11
The General Meeting are held the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Call office before attending meeting to
confirm the location.
1741 Colden Ave., Bronx NY 10462
(718) 892-6262 / www.nyc.gov/bxcb11
NYPD 43rd Precinct Community Council
The Council Meetings are held
every first Wednesday of the month at
7:00 p.m.
Call the precinct before
attending meeting to confirm location.
900 Fteley Avenue; Bronx, NY 10473
Community Affairs: (718) 542-6325
NYPD 45th Precinct Community Council
The Council Meetings are held every first
Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Call the precinct before
attending meeting to confirm location.
2877 Barkley Avenue; Bronx NY 10465
Community Affairs: (718) 822-5449
NYPD 48th Precinct Community Council
The Council Meetings are held every last
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Call the precinct before
attending meeting to confirm location.
450 Cross Bronx Expressway
Bronx NY 10457
Community Affairs: (718) 299-4522
NYPD 49th Precinct Community Council
The council meetings are held every last
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Call the precinct before
attending meeting to confirm location.
2121 Eastchester Road; Bronx NY 10461
Community Affairs: (718) 918-2032
Dear Residents of the 87th Assembly District,
In January, the legislative session reconvened once again. My third year in Albany
has been a hectic, but memorable journey!
In the last few months, I have been spending more time in Albany tirelessly fighting to
pass legislation that will benefit not only our district but the State of New York as a whole.
I remain dedicated and unwavering in my pursuit of a progressive agenda, one that works
to improve the quality of life to those who call New York “home.” Recently, my colleagues
and I successfully passed a budget that will provide an additional $1.6 billion in education
funding, as well as expand affordable housing, and strengthen our criminal justice system.
I am proud to announce that I have been named Chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on
Transitional Services, where I will focus on better preparing inmates to return home after
prison. I have also been working on important reforms to our criminal justice system. Inside
this edition of my newsletter, there is a short article about the work that I’ve been doing.
As we approach the warmer months, I have a number of events to take advantage of
the warm weather. After a long and harsh winter season, my staff and I hope to make
this spring both entertaining and informative. I hope you will come out and join us as
we begin to promote them around the district.
I am also getting ready for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year, I am
hoping to double the number of participants, so be on the lookout this May and June
for information on how your child can participate.
My office also continues to display employment and internship listings in the front window. In addition, we have recently added scholarship listings, as well as resume creation
guidance. If you are in need of this information or other resources, please stop by my office.
I hope to see you out and about in the district as I travel around the area. Have a
safe and fun-filled spring!
Your Assemblyman,
Luis R. Sepúlveda
Estimados residentes del Distrito 87 de la Asamblea:
En enero, la Sesión Legislativa inició nuevamente. Mi tercer año en Albany ha sido
un trayecto agitado, pero memorable.
En los últimos meses, he estado pasando más tiempo en Albany luchando incansablemente para aprobar legislación que beneficiará no sólo a nuestro distrito, sino al
estado de Nueva York en general. Me mantengo dedicado y firme en mi lucha por una
agenda progresiva, que trabaje para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas que
llaman a Nueva York su “hogar”. Recientemente, mis colegas y yo aprobamos exitosamente un presupuesto que proveerá $1.6 mil millones adicionales en financiamiento
para la educación, al igual que ampliará la vivienda asequible y fortalecerá nuestro
sistema de justicia criminal.
Me enorgullece anunciar que he sido nombrado Director del Subcomité de Servicios Transicionales de la Asamblea, dónde me enfocaré en preparar mejor a los ex
convictos al regresar a casa después de haber estado en la cárcel. También he estado
trabajando en importantes reformas para nuestro sistema de justicia criminal. En esta
edición de mi noticiario, hay un artículo breve sobre el trabajo que he estado haciendo.
Al acercarnos a los meses más cálidos, he planeado varios eventos para aprovechar el verano. Tras una larga y dura temporada invernal, mi personal y yo esperamos
brindarles una primavera entretenida e informativa. Espero que salgan y nos acompañen mientras comenzamos a promover nuestros eventos alrededor del distrito.
También me estoy preparando para el Reto de Lecturas de Verano de este año.
Este año espero duplicar el número de participantes, así que estén pendientes durante los meses de mayo y junio para obtener información sobre cómo sus niños
pueden participar.
Mi oficina también continúa anunciando listados de empleo y prácticas profesionales en la ventana principal. Además, recientemente hemos añadido listados de becas
al igual que ayuda para la creación de hojas de vida. Si necesitan esta información u
otros recursos, favor de visitar mi oficina.
Espero verlos en el distrito mientras recorro el área. ¡Que tengan una primavera
segura y divertida!
Su asambleísta,
Luis R. Sepúlveda
What’s Happening in the 87th… Qué está pasando en el Distrito 87…
Assemblyman Sepúlveda and
Speaker Heastie were visited by
Bangladeshi future leaders in Albany
to celebrate Bangladesh Day. Here,
they pose for a group picture in the
Assembly Chambers.
El asambleísta Sepúlveda y el
Portavoz Heastie recibieron la visita de
futuros líderes bangladesí en Albany
para celebrar el Día Bangladés. Los
niños posaron para una foto en grupo
en el recinto de la Asamblea.
On Saturday, January 31, 2015, Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda held his first ever
S.M.A.R.T.S. Spelling Bee. The three-part event involved separate competitions
for third, fourth, and fifth grade scholars. In this photo, first, second, and third
place fourth grade winners are featured.
El sábado 31 de enero de 2015, el asambleísta Luis Sepúlveda auspició
su primer concurso de deletreo S.M.A.R.T.S. El evento de tres partes
incluyó competencias separadas para los estudiantes de tercer, cuarto y
quinto grado. Estos son los ganadores del primer, segundo y tercer lugar
de cuarto grado.
In this photo, Assemblyman Sepúlveda addresses the audience at the Abrazo Garifuna celebrating
with his colleagues Senator Diaz and Assembly Members Crespo and Blake.
El asambleísta Sepúlveda se dirige a la audiencia durante el Abrazo Garífuna celebrando con sus
colegas el senador Díaz y los asambleístas Crespo y Blake.
On April 7, 2015, along with Senators
Diaz and Klein, Assemblyman
Crespo, Councilmember Palma and
Community Affairs Commissioner
Carrion, Assemblyman Sepúlveda
honored Officer Guerra and other
43rd Precinct officers for their
commitment to protecting our
communities.
In this photo, Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda celebrates Three Kings
Day with Senator Klein, District Attorney Robert Johnson, District
Leader Julia Rodriguez, and the kids at Holy Family Church.
El asambleísta Luis Sepúlveda celebra el Día de los Reyes con
el senador Klein, el fiscal del distrito Robert Johnson, la líder del
distrito Julia Rodríguez y los niños de la Iglesia la Sagrada Familia.
El 7 de abril de 2015, junto con los
senadores Díaz y Klein, el asambleísta
Crespo, la concejal Palma y el comisionado
de Asuntos de la Comunidad Carrión,
el asambleísta Sepúlveda reconoció a
la oficial Guerra y a otros oficiales del
Precinto 43 por su compromiso a proteger
nuestras comunidades.
Assemblyman Sepúlveda is featured here celebrating with his family
at this year’s African American Abrazo.
El asambleísta Sepúlveda comparte con su familia durante la
celebración del Abrazo Afroamericano de este año.
Assemblyman Sepúlveda was proud to introduce Scelecia Harwood, Robert
Helwig, Nicole Melo, and Clarinork Ozoria, students from the Urban Assembly
School for Wildlife Conservation in the New York State Assembly Chamber. The
students represented the school at the 7th Annual Generation Citizen Civics
Day Competition dealing with unemployment and creating a new advisory
program in the school.
El asambleísta Sepúlveda tuvo el honor de presentar a Scelecia Harwood, Robert
Helwig, Nicole Melo y a Clarinork Ozoria, estudiantes de la Escuela Asamblea
Urbana para la Conservación de la Vida Silvestre en el recinto de la Asamblea
del Estado de Nueva York. Los estudiantes representaron a la escuela en la 7ma
Competencia Anual del Día Cívico Generación de Ciudadanos tratando el tema
del desempleo y creando un nuevo programa de asesoramiento en la escuela.
Featured here is Assemblyman Sepúlveda
celebrating Dominican Heritage with his colleagues
and Hall of Fame Pitcher, Pedro Martinez.
El asambleísta Sepúlveda celebra la herencia
dominicana con sus colegas y el bateador del
Salón de la Fama, Pedro Martínez.
Featured here is Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda
with newly-elected Speaker of the New York
State Assembly, Carl Heastie in Coop City.
El asambleísta Luis Sepúlveda comparte con el
recién elegido Portavoz de la Asamblea del Estado
de Nueva York, Carl Heastie en Coop City.
On March 18, 2015, Assemblyman Sepúlveda presented his
Assembly Resolution declaring March 11, 2015 to April 12, 2015,
as Garifuna Heritage Month in New York. He was joined by a number
of members of the Garifuna community for this special day.
El 18 de marzo de 2015, el asambleísta Sepúlveda presentó su
resolución en la Asamblea declarando el período del 11 de marzo
de 2015 al 12 de abril de 2015 como el Mes de la Herencia Garífuna
en Nueva York. Él fue acompañado por varios miembros de la
comunidad Garífuna en este día especial.
Upcoming Events in the 87th
Small Business Workshop with
Small Business Services,
Department of Consumer Affairs,
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
June 4, 2015
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
P.S. 36
1070 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
Castle Hill Flea Market
May 17, 2015
The Church of the Holy Family
2158 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472
Jamie Towers Gems & Gents Flea Market
June 13, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Shredding Truck, Medical Screenings, and much more
Jamie Towers 633 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10473
Dates are subject to change – please call the District Office to confirm events.
Summer Family Day Events
Games, food, music, and live
entertainment will all be included and
the events are
free and open to the public.
June 27th – Parkchester
July 11th – Castle Hill
July 25th – Van Nest
August 8th – West Farms
*Dates Subject to Change
At the celebration of African American
history, Assemblyman Sepúlveda
had the pleasure of honoring NevaShillingford King.
En la celebración de la herencia
afroamericana, el asambleísta
Sepúlveda tuvo el placer de honrar a
Neva-Shillingford King.
On March 11, 2015, Assemblyman Sepúlveda took part of a joint
hearing on criminal justice reform. In this picture, the Assemblyman
is seen questioning First Deputy Commissioner Ben Tucker about
reforms the New York City Police Department is working on.
El 11 de marzo de 2015, el asambleísta Sepúlveda participó en
una audiencia conjunta sobre la reforma a la justicia criminal. El
Asambleísta cuestiona al primer subcomisionado Ben Tucker sobre
las reformas en las que el Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad
de Nueva York está trabajando.
Last week, Assemblyman Sepúlveda
and his colleagues welcomed the
Bangladesh community to Albany
to commemorate Bangladesh
Independence Day.
La semana pasada, el asambleísta
Sepúlveda y sus colegas le dieron la
bienvenida a la comunidad Bangladesí
a Albany para conmemorar el Día de
la Independencia Bangladesí.
2015
Summer Reading
Challenge
Once again, our Summer Reading Challenge
is underway. We will be distributing
information throughout May and June. We
hope that more the children in the community
participate. For those who successfully
complete the challenge a celebratory
breakfast will take place at the beginning of
the school year in September.
For more information, please call the
District Office at 718-931-2620 for more
information on this exciting event.
Criminal Justice Reform in New York –
Now is the Time for Change
As recent events have shined a
spotlight on criminal justice reform in
New York, Assemblyman Sepúlveda has
taken a leading role with his colleagues
in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and
Asian Caucus to propose changes to the
current laws.
Just a few weeks ago, the Assembly
held a public hearing on the need for
criminal justice reform and is planning
further hearings with community leaders,
law enforcement officials, legal experts,
and other stakeholders to ensure that these
important issues are discussed in an open
and transparent forum and to develop
meaningful reforms.
“In the United States, 2.3 million
people are currently incarcerated,”
Assemblyman Sepúlveda stated at a
press conference on criminal justice
reform. “Over 920,000 of them are
African-American and Latino males.
We spend $280 billion on prison services
every year. Imagine if we spent that
much money on furthering the education
of children in our communities.”
Assemblyman Sepúlveda discusses the criminal justice reform proposals included in the Black, Puerto
Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus’ People’s Priorities Budget.
In addition, Assemblyman Sepúlveda held his own forum on criminal justice reform
during the Somos el Futuro conference in Albany. He is now in the process of planning
an additional hearing within the 87th Assembly District to address constituent concerns
regarding current criminal justice policies.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., / Horas de oficina: lunes-viernes 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
DISTRICT OFFICE / Oficina de distrito: 1973 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10462 • 718-931-2620 • Fax: 718-931-2915
ALBANY OFFICE / Oficina en Albany: Room 432, LOB, Albany, NY 12248 • 518-455-5102 • Fax: 518-455-3693
[email protected] • http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Luis-R-Sepulveda
Assemblyman
Luis
Sepúlveda
Reports to the
People
Spring / Primavera 2015
The Sepúlveda Team El equipo de Sepúlveda
Thomas Musich, Chief of Staff jefe de personal; Oshrie Zak, Counsel to the Assemblyman asesor legal del asambleísta; Lettisha Teasley, Constituent Services
Manager coordinadora de servicios a la comunidad; Joshua Crespo, Office Manager coordinador de oficina; Anabel Perez, Executive Administrator administradora
ejecutiva; Jelani Anthony, Communications Coordinator coordinador de comunicaciones; D.O. Interns practicantes en la oficina de distrito: Crismarlin Henriquez,
Ashley Persaud and Shakira Rincon. Upstate Intern practicante en la oficina de Albany: Ashley Taveras
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