Jeffrey D. Klein

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Senator Klein Helps Morris Park Recover

On Saturday, after soliciting relief donations for the MP community, Senator Klein went door-to-door on Morris Park streets to hand-out 250 free meal gift certificates to Frankie and Johnnie's restaurant on Bronxdale Avenue. A big thank you to Frankie and Johnnie's for their generousity to our community during these trying times. Senator Klein also took the time to survey the storm damage with Morris Park residents. 

November 5, 2012
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Senator Klein Hosts Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

On Saturday, October 13th, Senator Klein hosted his annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Havana Cafe in the Bronx. At this year's event, themed Diversity United, Building America's Future Today, Senator Klein honored 45th Precinct Community Affairs Officer Miguel Caldero, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav, Morris Park Association Member Ostacia "Lefty" Negron, and Olympic Gymnast John Orozco. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. deliverd an inspiring keynote address.

Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of American of Spanish, Mexican, Carribean and Central and South American descent. 

October 17, 2012
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Sign the Petition to Save Rusty and Help Pass the Animal Endangerment Act!

Click Here: https://www.change.org/petitions/our-local-state-representatives-pass-the-animal-endangerment-act-and-help-save-rusty#news

September 20, 12:00 AM - October 19, 12:00 AM
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A Great College Scholarship Opportunity from La Unidad Latina Foundation

Attention college bound Latino and Latina seniors in the 34th Senate District! La Unidad Latina Scholarship Fund is offering a college scholarship of at least $2,000 to one graduating senior in Senator Klein's new senate district. All qualifying students are encouraged to apply by completeing the attached application and submitting it to La Unidad Latina c/o The Hispanic Federation. The application deadline is September 14th and recipients will be announced on September 28th. Best of luck to all of the applicants!

File: 
UNIDAD Latina Scholarship Application.pdf

August 23, 2012
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Speaking with CNN's Randi Kaye, Senator Klein Explains his Cyber Bullying Legislation and the Results of the IDC's Cyber Bullying Census

Credit: CNN 

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/06/16/klein-cyber-bullying.cnn

 

June 19, 2012
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Senators Klein, Ranzenhofer, Miss New York, and the IDC Release New York's Definitive Cyberbullying Census

Miss New York Joins NY State Senators Klein, Ranzenhofer, and IDC in Releasing Results of Largest And Most Comprehensive Cyberbullying Census Ever Conducted

Nearly 10,000 NY Students Complete Survey; 70% Think Cyberbullying Should be a Crime

 

File: 
Cyberbully Final Report.docx

June 13, 2012
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Senator Klein, IDC, Release Cyberbullying Census - Push for Criminal Penalties as Part of Cyberbullying Package

Miss New York Joins NY State Senators Klein, Ranzenhofer, and IDC in Releasing Results of Largest And Most Comprehensive Cyberbullying Census Ever Conducted

Nearly 10,000 NY Students Complete Survey; 70% Think Cyberbullying Should be a Crime

 

June 13, 2012
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IDC Announces Senate Passage of Erin Merryn’s Law

 

ALBANY, N.Y. – The Independent Democratic Conference was joined today by Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz, (D-Bronx), and nationally recognized anti-abuse advocate and survivor Erin Merryn to hail the passage of  important legislation to stamp out child sexual abuse in New York.

 

April 30, 2012
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IDC Unveils Proposal to Expand Pride of NY Program; Expand Access to NY-Grown Products

 

The Independent Democratic Conference today proposed an expansion of the Pride of New York Program that will increase awareness of restaurants and markets that sell New York-grown products and help strengthen this state’s agricultural economy.

 

File: 
FINAL Shop Dine Pride NY Final Report .pdf

File: 
proposed logos.pdf

April 19, 2012
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Sen. Klein Launches Cyberbully Education Tour

Organizes Three Events To Educate Parents, Teachers and Students

April 18, 2012
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Sen. Klein and City Island Leaders Launch Anti-Vandalism Camera Project

15 Cameras to be Installed Throughout Community

 

April 12, 2012
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Senator Klein, NY Pharmacists, Unveil Legislation to Combat Prescription Drug Epidemic

New Figures Show Spike in Prescription Drug Diversion/ Pharmacy Burglaries

 

File: 
Pharmacy Crime report [final].pdf

April 11, 2012
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Klein Comes Through For Eastchester Fire Dept.

Secures Funds To Renovate Second Floor Dorm and Purchase Needed Equipment

April 11, 2012
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Bx24 Service Returns

"Today marks an important victory in our efforts to improve public transportation in the Northeast Bronx.  Since the first day the Metropolitan Transit Authority announced the removal of a direct route between the Country Club and Westchester Square communities in February 2010 I have been outspoken in my criticism of their plans.  Last year in April, I held a town hall with the top brass of the MTA to convey to them the importance this route serves in our communities.

April 9, 2012
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Klein and Vacca Alert Community to Continued Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

 

Despite Ban,  ‘Fake Weed’ Found in at Least 1 Bronx  Store

April 4, 2012
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Klein Helps Constituent Cut Red Tape

Helps Local Businesswoman Obtain Needed State Certificate

April 3, 2012
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$600 MILLION ECONOMIC BOOST FROM MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE, SENATOR KLEIN REPORT SHOW

Raising Minimum Wage Expected to Create 4,800 New Job

File: 
min wage final.pdf

March 30, 2012
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SENATOR KLEIN ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF EARLY 2012-2013 BUDGET

Spending Plan Helps Seniors, Helps People Stay in Their Homes, Helps Make Gov’t More Efficient

March 29, 2012
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