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The mayor, along with Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein, held a press conference in Morris Park this morning to announced the introduction of a state law that would make it illegal to carry guns while drunk.

The “drunk guns” law would work much like the state’s drunk driving laws, which make it illegal to drive a vehicle if your blood-alcohol level is above .08 percent. A violation would be considered a class-A misdemeanor offense and punishments could include a year in jail and/or a $10,000 fine. It could also lead to the revocation of gun licenses.

“Guns and alcohol are a deadly mix,” said Senator Klein, in a statement sent out after the announcement. “The time is now for us to get serious about penalties for those who chose to carry a gun while intoxicated.” Read more..

 

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At least a few bus routes will be spared as the MTA fine-tunes its “doomsday” budget plan, according to a published report.

Riders of the Bx34 in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, the B25, which runs through parts of Brooklyn, and the Bx10 in Riverdale, are three of the local bus routes that won’t be axed on the transit agency’s chopping block, reports the Daily News.

Deputy Majority Leader Sen. Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester),  for one,  is thrilled. The Democrat campaigned eagerly, even making personal pleas to MTA Chairman Jay Walder, on behalf of his constituents to restore those bus lines.

“While Chairman Walder cannot confirm any definite decisions at this time, he did assure me that he will do everything possible to save those routes,” Klein said in a statement. “In the meantime, I’ve launched a petition drive, requesting residents to sign letters explaining the importance of these bus services which I will personally deliver to the Chairman.” Read more..

 

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Senator Klein will join Senators Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assembly Member Carl E. Heastie and Yankees announcer for YES Network and Former Major League Baseball Player Ken Singleton in lighting the Menorah and Christmas Tree at the Annual New York Botanical Garden Ceremony

 

NEW YORK- Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will participate in the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Tree and Menorah-lighting Ceremony and Sing-a-long. After lighting the Menorah and Christmas tree, the Westchester Chordsmen will sing holiday carols from all traditions.

WHO:    Senator Jeff Klein, Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assembly Member Carl E. Heastie, Yankees announcer for YES Network and  Former Major League Baseball Player Ken Singleton, New York Botanical Garden Staff and hundreds of community members

 

WHAT:  Klein, Hassell-Thompson, Heastie and Singleton will light Menorah and Christmas tree at New York Botanical Garden Holiday Ceremony

 

WHEN:  Saturday, November 21st, 4:15PM

 

 

 WHERE:  Bronx Botanical Garden, 412 Bedford Park Blvd.,  Bronx, NY  (Leon Levy Visitor Center)

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Abby Ross
Communications Director
Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein
New York State Senate
3612 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049
479-283-3505 (cell)
abbynews@gmail.com

 

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As the guest speaker at the 47^th Precinct Community Council meeting, Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will present a $5,000 grant and discuss a new law that provides instant e-mail notification when a sex offender moves into that zip code. The grant money will be used for programming and operating aid.

WHO:    Senator Jeff Klein, 47^th Precinct Community Council members

 

WHAT:  Klein will announce new sex offender instant e-mail notification law and present $5,000 grant to the 47^th Precinct Community Council.

 

WHEN:  Wednesday, November 11th, 8PM

 

WHERE:  Reggis Care Center, 3200 Baychester Ave., Bronx

–
Abby Ross
Communications Director
Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein
New York State Senate
3612 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049
479-283-3505 (cell)
abbynews@gmail.com

 

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Senator Klein Holds Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast honoring 300 veterans from Bronx and Westchester

NEW YORK- Before the annual Veteran’s Day Parade kicks off, Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will hold his third annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast at Villa Barone Manor and specifically honor three veterans in a special ceremony. Klein will be joined by Westchester and Bronx County veterans and the P.S. 14 Calandra Chorus.

 

WHO:    Senator Jeff Klein, Three-hundred veterans, P.S. 14 Calandra Chorus

 

WHAT:  Klein hosts annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast

 

WHEN:  Sunday, November 8th, 9AM

 

 WHERE: Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY
–
Abby Ross
Communications Director
Deputy Majority Leader Jeff Klein
New York State Senate
3612 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10465
718-822-2049
479-283-3505 (cell)
abbynews@gmail.com

 

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