UNITY IN ACTION - HOLIDAY PARTY 2016 AT THE BRIDGE MUTICULTURAL PROJECT

Thursday, December 22, 2016

THE BRIDGE MULTICULTRAL AND ADVOACY PROJECT "UNITY IN ACTION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION"2016

 Kings County Attorney Eric Gonzalez continued to make the rounds throughout Brooklyn last night in receivinga special unity award at the Bridge Multicultural Project’s annual Holiday party, 1894 Flatbush Av

In receiving the award, Gonzalez exhibited both a humility and toughness, showcasing that despite his lack of political acumen, why the

late District Attorney Kenneth Thompson named him as the interim DA just days before Thompson stepped down due to 

his cancer illness and died days later. Gonzalez also has the strong support of Lu-Shawn Thompson, his widow.Acting Kings County

 Attorney Eric Gonzalez continued to make the rounds throughout Brooklyn last night in receiving

 a special unity award at the Bridge Multicultural Project’s annual Holiday party, 1984 Flatbush Avenue.

In receiving the award, Gonzalez exhibited both a humility and toughness, showcasing that despite his lack of political acumen,

 why the late District Attorney Kenneth Thompson named him as the interim DA just days before Thompson stepped down due to his cancer illness and died days later. Gonzalez also has the strong support of Lu-Shawn Thompson, his widow.

THE BRIDGE MULTICULTRAL AND ADVOACY PROJECT "UNITY IN ACTION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION"2016

 Kings County Attorney Eric Gonzalez continued to make the rounds throughout Brooklyn last night in receivinga special unity award at the Bridge Multicultural Project’s annual Holiday party, 1894 Flatbush Av

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAymiWDPCmU

In receiving the award, Gonzalez exhibited both a humility and toughness, showcasing that despite his lack of political acumen, why the

late District Attorney Kenneth Thompson named him as the interim DA just days before Thompson stepped down due to 

his cancer illness and died days later. Gonzalez also has the strong support of Lu-Shawn Thompson, his widow.Acting Kings County

 Attorney Eric Gonzalez continued to make the rounds throughout Brooklyn last night in receiving

 a special unity award at the Bridge Multicultural Project’s annual Holiday party, 1984 Flatbush Avenue.

In receiving the award, Gonzalez exhibited both a humility and toughness, showcasing that despite his lack of political acumen,

 why the late District Attorney Kenneth Thompson named him as the interim DA just days before Thompson stepped down due to his cancer illness and died days later. Gonzalez also has the strong support of Lu-Shawn Thompson, his widow.

. I am fully committed to the important initiatives that we have put in place and will work every day to keep the people of Brooklyn safe,” said Gonzalez in receiving the award.

Gonzalez recounted how he grew up in East New York and Williamsburg, and attended John Dewey High School in Coney Island.  He also explained how he spent his professional life fighting for justice having started as an assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in 1995 straight out of law school.

The party and the Bridge MP is the brainchild of Mark Meyer Appel, a lifelong Brooklynite whose message of bridging cultures was also on display at the party. The evening’s crowd was a good mix of religious and non-religious Jews and Muslims as well as Blacks and Asians, whom all mingled, ate Kosher and Halal food, danced and listened to the cracker jack four-piece band featuring international singing sensation Neshama.

Appel is also a friend of for a number of elected officials , and provides the Bridge space free of charge for a number of good causes such as blood drives, and political town halls and educational forums. As such there were a number of elected officials in attendance at the party including City Council Members Mathieu Eugene and Jumaane Williams, and Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte.

But Appel, a strong supporter of Israel, is particularly involved in fighting child abuse with a strong emphasis on child molestation in the Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods from which he originally came. As such, he was a major supporter of Thompson and strongly believes Gonzalez will carry on Thompson’s legacy of fighting for social justice in all forms.

“I think Eric is a special person that can unify Brooklyn. He has on the job experience being in the district attorney’s office for many years as a prosecutor. He’s also accessible, kind and comes from, and understands the community,” sais Appel.

 I am fully committed to the important initiatives that we have put in place and will work every day to keep the people of Brooklyn safe,” said Gonzalez in receiving the award.

Gonzalez recounted how he grew up in East New York and Williamsburg, and attended John Dewey High School in Coney Island.  He also explained how he spent his professional life fighting for justice having started as an assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in 1995 straight out of law school.

The party and the Bridge MP is the brainchild of Mark Meyer Appel, a lifelong Brooklynite whose message of bridging cultures was also on display at the party. The evening’s crowd was a good mix of religious and non-religious Jews and Muslims as well as Blacks and Asians, whom all mingled, ate Kosher and Halal food, danced and listened to the cracker jack four-piece band featuring international singing sensation Neshama.

City Council Member Jumaane Williams plays Santa in handing out toys.

THE BRIDGE MCP IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NYC HAITI CONSULATE TO SEND EMERGENCY RELIEF TO HAITI

Brooklyn, NY (October 28, 2016)   An unprecedented show support for the victims of Haiti overtook the Flatbush Brooklyn community last night as Mark Meyer Appel, founder of The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project in collaboration with The Consulate General of Haiti in NY initiated a massive local movement for emergency relief donations of much needed supplies for Haiti. The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project joined together with The Consulate General of Haiti in NY in a partnership to help   the efforts  for supplying emergency relief donations and much needed supplies for Haiti.

"Hurricane Matthew caused much devastation in so many areas of the Country and the out pouring aid from the people of New York is so great, It is an honor to personally thank you all for your generosity and support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Haiti loves New York!", said Consul General Peter Helder Bernard, Esq. -Hurricane Matthew caused much devastation in so many areas of the Country and the out pouring aid from the people of New York is so great, It is an honor to personally thank you all for your generosity and support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Haiti loves New York!",.   A surplus of medial supplies, soap, clothing, and personal hygiene products were donated by community members to support the Hurricane Mathew Relief Mission.In attendance were many community organizations HABNET, Haitian American Caucus, United Jewish Community, The New York Rescue Response Team, MIPO, Yemenite American Association, and The American Council of Minority Women. The Consul General of Haiti Peter Helder Bernard, Esq, Assembly Member Helene Weinstein, Rabbi Andre Malek, and Apostle James Duncan were in attendance to personally place non-perishable items into the Haiti bound relief bins.The Bridge MCP Founder, Mark Meyer Appel, proudly stated,  "when the people in Haiti suffer we all suffer. We will continue to work and collaborate with the Consulate General of Haiti on this important mission."  

The Consul General of Haiti Peter Helder Bernard Esq. praised and thanked Mark Meyer Appel and The Bridge Project for this great partnership.The Consul General ensured the community that special precautions are in place to make sure donations can quickly get through customs.  We are working   to ensure that the bins are delivered to the people of Haiti". This is the importance of working with the government official on global initiatives," said  Bernard.  Authorized drop-off location sites are still receiving donations around the tri-state area. For a government supported donation center contact: Vice Consul Rose Guerrier at 347.546.5242. 

The Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project (MCP) is a nonprofit organization created to promote inter-group and intra-group collaboration among diverse communities across New York City and the entire nation. A program sponsored by the Voice of Justice, the Bridge MCP was formed to address the many serious social issues facing society today. Our organization aims to unite and energize the skills of every racial, ethnic, cultural and religious group across NYC and the United States to respond to these very important issues. The Bridge MCP’s mission will be accomplished through the ongoing creation of working relationships and joint task forces made up of people from various cultural and religious backgrounds. By creating a strong coalition of constituencies, and joint tasks forces, The Bridge MCP will work towards solving complex, emerging problems in American culture. For more information,

 visit www.thebridgemcp.com                  

Haiti Relief Project | The Consul General of Haiti Peter Helder Bernard Esq     PROGRAM VIDEO     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCKSUitqQ1c ;                                    

  

URGENT : PLEASE CALL THE HON MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO AT 311 FOR HELP TO CORRECT THE DANGEROUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INTERSECTION OF KINGS HIGHWAY AND EAST 34 STREET : BROOKLYN LIVES MATTER

KINGS HIGHWAY AND EAST 34 STREET IN BROOKLYN HAS HAD MANY ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE NYC DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT  THE SIUATION 

WITH NEAR FATALITES  TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE AREA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZLFOVKgDBQ

RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO CALL 311 AND URGE THE MAYOR TO CORRECT  THIS DANGEROUS INTERSECTION

GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO THE TIME HAS COME FOR YOU TO STAND WITH ALL NEW YORKERS AND SUPPORT THE "CHILD VICTIMS ACT "(ASSEMBLYWOMAN MARKEYS BILL)

Please join  in asking the Assembly and Senate leaders to take action now on childhood sex abuse crimes. Write to tell them you want to see a vote now on the two Child Victims Act bills to eliminate the civil (Civil - A2872A/S63A) and (Criminal - A8567/S6436)

Send your letters to:

·        Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Room 932, Legislative Office Building, Albany, 

·        State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Room 330, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12247

New York State is the worst in the 

                    nation in defending our children

    with the weakest laws.

GOVERNOR CUOMO

 MAKE IT HAPPEN

Join us on May 3rd and 4th as we join Assemblywoman  Markey in Albany for lobby day on behalf of the Child Victims Act that will nix the statute of limitations for sex crimes in New York.     

                                       

Sex abuse victims press Gov. Cuomo to support extending statute of limitations against abusers   

BY REUVEN BLAU  

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 4:00 AM

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Sex abuse victims and child advocates turned up the heat Monday on Gov. Cuomo, calling on him to support legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for criminal charges and civil suits lodged against accused abusers.

For years, Joel Engelman, who was allegedly abused by a yeshiva principal, said he has lobbied Albany lawmakers to extend the statute — saying that school administrators can’t be trusted to do the right thing.

“The governor needs to take a stronger and more public stance on this issue,” said Engelman, 30. “The silence is deafening. The governor is pretty much saying he’s not interested in this bill passing.”

Cuomo said he was willing to consider some type of change to the law, but he did not elaborate.

“Those guilty of sexual abuse need to be held accountable, and we would support changes to help ensure victims have their day in court and maintain due process,” said Cuomo’s spokesman Richard Azzopardi.

But he stopped short of outright supporting a proposed bill — sponsored by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Queens) and last passed by the Assembly in 2008 — that would extend the statute of limitations, a measure opposed by the Catholic Church and a consortium of yeshivas.

That has upset at least one Jewish child advocate. “The governor has to address this problem immediately. He’s part of the problem,” said Mark Meyer Appel, founder of Voice of Justice.

Engelman, who says he was abused when he was 8, just wanted the Williamsburg, Brooklyn, yeshiva he attended to fire his accused abuser, Rabbi Avrohom Reichman.

N.Y.'S ABSURD LAW THAT PROTECTS CHILD-RAPE PREDATORS 

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/sex-abuse-victims-press-cuomo-support-law-article-1.2588669

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY,,,,,, THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE MUST NEVER STOP

Monday Janurary 18 2016 will mark the 30th annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.            

To a generation of Americans, the third Monday in January has been a holiday for as long as they have been alive.

But for those in the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement, the holiday was a hard-won 

When a bill for the holiday was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1979, it was voted down.in.

The holiday was observed for the first time on Jan. 20, 1986, and it was the culmination of a 15-year effort. John Conyers, Democrat from Michigan, first introduced legislation for a commemorative holiday four days after King was assassinated in 1968.

“Dr. King sought rights and freedoms beyond the African American community, for women, for all people of color, and for the disenfranchised,. “His nonviolent approach was his way to pursue peace. He truly was a great American with a place in history, deserving our honor