Manhattan News: Celebrating Sylvia's

Manhattan News: Celebrating Sylvia's: Sylvia’s, a New York institution, celebrated its 51st year with a breakfast for the community. The eatery is so popular that even Mayo...

Celebrating Sylvia's

Sylvia’s, a New York institution, celebrated its 51st year with a breakfast for the community. The eatery is so popular that even Mayoral Candidate John Liu stopped by sample some of the culinary delights.

Photos by Seitu Oronde

Manhattan News: Seafood delight as Joe’s Crab Shack opens

Manhattan News: Seafood delight as Joe’s Crab Shack opens: Photos by Seitu Oronde By Seitu Oronde It was a great day in Harlem with the opening of Joe's Crab Shack located on ...

Seafood delight as Joe’s Crab Shack opens

Photos by Seitu Oronde

By Seitu Oronde

It was a great day in Harlem with the opening of Joe's Crab Shack located on 126st and St. Nicholas Ave.

With locations in Times square and Newark , NJ and across the country, Joe's Crab Shack is head quartered in Houston Texas.

There were over 600 people that waited in line overnight  to enter .

The first 100 were awarded free crabs for lunch. Jim Mazany is the President and has hired  and trained over 200 Harlemites for this location only. Jim has trainers from all over the contry in Harlem working with the youth for opening day.

Joe's Crab is also a huge supporter of the Autism's Speak Foundation and believes in giving back and serving the community.

When asked why Harlem, his answer was, "Harlem is an upcoming and growing community that fits very well with the company's outreach and business motto".

With a very affordable menu, one can purchase fish, a variety of crabs, lobster, exotic drinks and service with a smile for about $30.

For more information click on: www.joescrabshack.com

seituo@yahoo.com

Manhattan News: Diaz endorses Thompson

Manhattan News: Diaz endorses Thompson: 100 PERCENT By Robert Press         BRONX, NEW YORK, May 7- While the Bronx Week Kick Off was on Monday May 6 th ,...

Diaz endorses Thompson

100 PERCENT

By Robert Press

 

 

 

 

BRONX, NEW YORK, May 7- While the Bronx Week Kick Off was on Monday May 6^th, on Tuesday May 7^th BP Diaz was on the steps of City Hall to endorse his longtime friend Bill Thompson in the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor. In explaining why he chose to endorse Thompson, Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. said that he had spoken to all the major Democratic candidates, and that in the past Comptroller Thompson has helped the Bronx.

 

Four years ago when many people were on the fence to support Thompson, he (Diaz) had no problem supporting Thompson for mayor then and again now. Thompson thanked Diaz Jr. for his endorsement, and said that he hopes it is the beginning of many more import endorsements to come. Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson is proud to also have the endorsement of Bronx Congressman Jose Serrano, and his son State Senator Jose M. Serrano.

 

Speaking of the mayor’s race, while all of the candidates may not have showed up at the West Bronx Green Political Education Forum held in Riverdale, the Democratic candidates will have another chance when the Ben Franklin Democratic Club will host a Democratic Mayoral Forum on Thursday May 23^rd at the Riverdale Temple. Mayoral candidate John Liu said that it was a sad day for his two former campaign workers who were found guilty of “Straw Donations”, but that he has done nothing wrong. Liu added that his campaign for mayor is going full steam ahead despite the minor set back.

 

15^th City Council candidate Ms. Cynthia Tompkins is having a fundraiser tonight May 9^th from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Clock Cafe located at 112 Lincoln Avenue off of Bruckner Blvd. No official word yet on the other candidates in the 15^th council race, but we should find out more next week when the May 15^th Campaign fillings are due. The open 86^th A.D. seat that was vacated by for Assemblyman Nelson Castro will be held as part of the September primary and then the November General Election. It appears that former 86^th A.D. candidate Hector Ramirez will be running for the vacant 86^th A.D. seat, and so could a Soto, Richard or brother Mike who started the whole mess with Nelson Castro by challenging Castro on petition fraud. Yudelka Tapia is expected to get into that one also, and she has to be considered the front runner.

 

Saturday May 11^th is the “Fair at the Square” at Westchester Square. The event begins at 11a.m.. May is the month for “Its My Park Days”, which are spread throughout the month of may in various Bronx Parks. You can go to my blog to see just which park has been chosen in what area to be cleaned, spruced up, or get a hard days work by the volunteers that show up.

 

If you have any comments about this column or would like to have an event listed or covered in this column or on my blog you can e-mail us at 100percentbronxnews@ggmail.com or call 718-644-4199 Mr. Robert Press.

Manhattan News: Buying City Hall

Manhattan News: Buying City Hall: Bx. GOP chair among those charged in attempt to buy mayoral race By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK, April 3- In a six count ind...