Klein to Unveil Legislation to Stiffen Penalties on Thieves who Target Churches, Synagogues & Other Houses of Worship

It is heart breaking to hear thieves are targeting Houses of Worship. Fortunately, State Senator Klein is proposing legislation to help put an end to it. Kudos for Klein’s consistent tough stance on crime.

Gregory

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BRONX, N.Y. – State Senator Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx/ Westchester) will be joined by local religious and community leaders to unveil new legislation that would stiffen penalties on thieves who target religious institutions. The announcement comes on the heels of a rash of break-ins and thefts in the past month at Bronx churches and synagogues. The announcement will take place in front of Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, the target of a break-in and burglary on January 7th.

WHO: Senator Klein, Zoodohos Peghe Pastor, the Rev. Sylvester Berberis, Parish Council President John Korres, Rabbi Shohama Wiener of Temple Beth El, Temple Beth El Council President Paul Klein, the Rev. Michael Challinor of St. Mary's Star of the Sea, as well as parishioners, community leaders and representatives from the Waterbury LaSalle Community Association , the City Island Chamber of Commerce, Community Board 10, Pelhem Bay Taxpayers and Civic Association, and others.

WHEN: SUNDAY, JAN 29th AT 12:30PM

WHAT: Press Conference announcing new legislation to stiffen criminal penalties for thieves who target houses of worship.

WHERE: Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, 3573 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10461

COUNCILMAN JAMES VACCA RESPONDS TO FINAL FERRY POINT GOLF COURSE APPROVAL VOTE

From the press release just sent by Councilman Vacca and recent news about Donald Trump bidding for the concession, I would assume Trump got the contract. If anyone knows more please do share. The press release does not mention much besides Vacca's strong support for whatever deal was struck and acknowledgement that prior dealings were a huge fiasco.

Gregory

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BRONX ― The following is a statement from New York City Councilman James Vacca, in regards the to the New York City Franchise and Concession Review Committee’s approval of the Ferry Point Golf Course.

“A patient and appreciative Throggs Neck community has reason to celebrate today! Although it was initially proposed 32 years ago, a vote by the Franchise and Concession Review Committee means that Ferry Point Golf Course is finally full steam ahead. This project has gone from one misstep to another, and had many observers truly wondering whether this course would ever be finished."

"In 1979, as Chairman of Bronx Community Board 10, I was involved in creating this vision. Today, as the District 13 Councilman, I am seeing the reality. It’s been a long fight and a long wait, but let me be clear, there is no reason for any further delay and my community will accept"

"I know many people refuse to accept that it is indeed the Bronx that is getting a world class golf course, but they need to get over it! It speaks to a vibrant Throggs Neck community and a borough determined to reach even greater heights."