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2009
Council Member Miguel Martinez opposses Senate Bill that would allow The New York City Police Department to fingerprint all unlicensed and licensed street vendors
NYS Senate bill No. S4045 would require the criminal procedure law of fingerprinting of persons charged with violations of certain local laws governing food and general vending. This law would allow the New York City Police Department to fingerprint all vendors (legal or illegal) who commit a violation.
“This bill criminalizes people for trying to make a living. It is the City that should issue more vending licenses rather than looking at street vendors as criminals.” Said Council Member Miguel Martinez.
“As the local representative for a district with many street vendors I oppose this NYS senate bill and call on the City of New York to not criminalize street vendors.” Said Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Currently the New York City Police Department is not allowed to fingerprint legal or illegal street vendors. When legal or illegal vendors appear before court they face a fine.
Council Member Martinez Held Women’s Fair on Health, Beauty & Self-Esteem on International Women’s’ Month
On Saturday, March 28th, 2009 Council Member Miguel Martínez (D-Manhattan) in collaboration with the New York Hispanic Cosmetology and Beauty Chamber of Commerce held a Women's Fair on Health, Beauty and Self-Esteem in commemoration of International Women's Month. This fair was attended by over 1,000 people who participated in FREE raffles, FREE giveaways, FREE on-site HIV testing, FREE mammography referrals, FREE MRI brain scan, and FREE workshops on women's self-esteem and beauty.
"It is important for me and my office to keep the public informed of the resources available to them in the community. This is why this fair is key; women need to know what are the options for them in the community and we are pleased to hold this on International Women's Month. Today we have over 60 participating agencies and institutions present and over 1,000 participants taking advantage of these resources". Said Council Member Miguel Martinez
"I'm so glad to be here and excited to enjoy all these free resources. I've never seen such a complete event where I can openly talk about my self-esteem issues and have free professional advice ". Said fair participant
Participating agencies were: Health Plus, American Cancer Society, Cibao Meat Products, Gravity Energy Drink, Ralph Lauren for Cancer Care and Prevention, Bronx AIDS Services Prevention Center, ACDP, Centro medico Dominicano, US Census, Safe Horizon, La Republica Cargo Express, Commissioners Office to Combat Domestic Violence, Rolland Hair Trend, Banco Popular, Natura Internacional, Samaritan Village Inc., Alter Ego Professioal Hair Products, Allstate Insurance, Mama Mexico Rest., Department of Consumer Affairs, P.S. 189, El Especialito, Money Gram, Multiservice, Metro Plus, Valerio Income, Intur Inversiones Inmoviliaria, Supreme Touch Beuty Concept, Inca Kola, health First, D'Oleo Corporation, Pola Home Gifts, Dominican Times, American Red Cross, Carolina Modeling, Skin Care by Aurora, Body Lines International Jafra, Three Brothers Catering, MK Makeup, Mary Kay, RR Line, Television Dominicana, CUNY, Wellness Centers, NY Presbyterian Hospital, hermanas Mrablal Family Center, Alan Pavillion, New York Life NHP, Verizon Wireless, SRD Linette Line Corp., Chase Bank, Banco Nacional de la Vivienda.
Council Member Miguel Martinez Helps Fund
Amsterdam Exchange Program for Students at Gregorio Luperon High School
“When the delegation of students visited my office and requested our support I called
many Institutions asking for their support to the students and only PA Associates
responded to this request and agreed to sponsor the delegation of students to their
Amsterdam Exchange Program by donating to the school $5,000 for the students
traveling expenses. Exchange programs are very important and I am glad that my
office was able to assist in making this happen for the students at Gregorio Luperon
High School.” Said Council Member Miguel Martinez.
“We are very grateful to Council Member Miguel Martinez for when we visited his
offices he opened his doors to us and when we asked for his support he made it happen.
Thanks to Council Member Miguel Martinez assistance and with the sponsorship of PA
Associates.” Said Yelfri De Leon, Student at Gregorio Luperon H.S. and Participant of
the Amsterdam Exchange Program.
A delegation of ten students from Gregorio Luperon High School will spend two weeks
in Amsterdam through this exchange program.
El Concejal Miguel Martínez Ayuda a los Estudiantes de Gregorio
Luperon a Participar en Programa de
Intercambio de Cultura en Amsterdam
“Cuando la delegación de estudiantes de Gregorio Luperon High School visito my
oficina y expresaron su interés en participar en este programa de intercambio de cultura
en Amsterdam llame varias instituciones y solo PA Associates respondió de inmediato
y expreso su interés en auspiciar a los estudiantes con $5,000 para los gastos de
transportación. Este programa de intercambio de cultura es muy importante y me
alegra poder haberle asistido a los estudiantes en hacer sus sueños realidad.” Dijo el
Concejal Miguel Martínez.
“Estamos muy agradecidos del Concejal Miguel Martínez porque cuando tocamos su
puerta para ayuda con nuestros deseos de viajar a Amsterdam en el programa de cultura
el nos escucho y nos ayudo de inmediato. Gracias a la asistencia del la oficina del
Concejal Miguel Martínez y PA Associates podremos participar y aprender de la
cultura en Amsterdam.” Dijo Yelfri De Leon, estudiante de la escuela secundaria
Gregorio Luperon y participante del programa de intercambio de cultura.
La delegación de diez estudiantes de la escuela secundaria Gregorio Luperon viajaran
por dos semanas a Amsterdam en un programa de intercambio cultural.
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