Community News
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATES PASSOVER, RAMADAN, & EASTER
By: The New York Community Channel
THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT LAUNCHES “EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR OUR ASYLUM REFUGEES”
By: The New York Community Channel
THE BRIDGE “UNITED INTERFAITH CELEBRATION” UNITING OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOVE
By: The New York Community Channel
On April 10, 2022 Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic background gathered at the Bridge Multicultural Project to pray, reflect as we celebrate Passover, Ramadan and Easter, and garner support for a united community standing together as one.
NEW YORKERS UNITE IN ASSISTING THE VICTIMS OF THE BRONX FIRE
By: The New York Community Channel
On Thursday, January 13th New York”s diverse leadership came together to donate thousands of blankets and food supplies to needy families today supply drive to the victims of the Bronx fire. The day began with prayers and greetings by Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, from THE GOD SQUAD, and Councilmember Farah Louis.
The diverse coalition spent the day in the Bronx with all of our Brooklyn”s Diverse leadership Organized by THE BRIDGE MULTICULTURAL PROJECT and its founder Mark Meyer Appel THE 67TH PRECINCT CLERGY COUNCIL “THE GOD SQUAD”, PASWO, HAITIAN NURSES NETWORK, ELITE LEARNERS, SHMIRA SAFETY PATROL, NEW YORK RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM, RAMAZ SCHOOL LED BY RABBI CHAIM STEINMETZ and JCC OF MARINE PARK and ATIA SHAHNAZ, SAMIRA NOOR, CAMARA JACKSON MENDY MIROCZNIK, DAVID HESKIEL, DAVID SPIR, DR MARIE PAUL. A special thanks to COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS and to the Office of the Mayor and Pastor Gil Monrose Special Assistant to Mayor Adams for all their effort in making this drive possible supplies were delivered to the Islamic Center at 371 East 166TH STREET for further distribution to the families in need…
SHEIK MUSA DRAMMEH of The Islamic Center spoke warmly and with strong emotion thanked the coalition for Its enormous support during a very difficult time New York State Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia from the Bronx welcomed the coalition and thanked the group wholeheartedly on behalf of the entire community for the support. Mark Meyer Appel organizer of this coalition expressed with deep emotion of New York diverse community committed to all of the victims. Bringing together Muslim, Jewish and other ethnic groups show what we as a community stand for and how we are committed to helping each other in times of need
Dr. Marie Paul founder of the Haitian Nurses Network, Haitian Nurse Martine Viciere Jean Piere, Muslim leaders Atia Shahnaz and Samira Noor, and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz Spiritual leader of the Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue all stood together with great pride as all the supplies were delivered to the fire-ravaged community.
SHMIRA SAFTEY PATROL Founder Levi Leifer, DR Mathieu Eugene and Community Liason David Heskiel
Reverend Edward-Richard Hinds, Councilwoman Farah Louis, Mark Meyer Appel and ,Atia Shahnaz
THE BRIDGE MCP 2021 ANNUAL GALA
By: The New York Community Channel
On Sunday Dec 12 2001 Over 300 persons attended the annual ‘UNITY IN ACTION’ HOLIDAY PARTY at the THE BRIDGE. Councilwoman Farah Louis was the Honored Chairperson of the event. and introduced Mark Meyer Appel Founder of THE BRIDGE, Mark welcomed all the guests and expressed his appreciation for all the hard work and Multicultural programs held at the BRIDGE IN 2021.From the Blood Drives, Domestic Violence Programs, Food Pantries to the Haitian Emergency Supply Drive as well as many more successful programs. The program began with the AWARDS CEREMONY honoring CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE CLARKE, DR MONALISA FERRARI and KELLY MUSE.
DELIVERING her passionate remarks Congresswoman Clarke expressed her gratitude to THE BRIDGE for the honor. The Congresswoman shared her long time commitment and friendship towards the BRIDGE and pledged to continue the battle for equality for all.
Text contentAlso honored were NYPD Deputy Inspector Richie Taylor, Citywide Community Affairs, Office Chief Of Community Affairs. Lt. Ira (“Yitzy) Jablonsky Commander NYPD PBBS Community Affairs and P.O Hammad Syed Nyc Police Department.
Attending the Event were Elected Officials: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator Kevin Parker, Councilwoman Farah N. Lewis, Councilman Mathieu Eugene, Councilwoman Elect Rita Joseph Councilwoman elect Mercedes Narcisse, Councilman Kalman Yeger. NY Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein.
community Leaders. Dorinda Bagwell. Dovi Zeitlin. Rabbi Shlomo Segal. Rabbi Mendy Mirocznik Rabbi Chaninah Sperlin. David Spira NYRRT. Shmira. Rabbi Potassnik VP NY BOARD OF RABBIS Gary Schlesinger. Dr. Sima Karetnaya. Tom Nihill NYPD PBBS. Hafida Balalioui. Jabaran Akram. David Heskiel Ari Weiss Bill Tingling
Ella Frederick. Margarette Tropnas and Bridge MCP Board Members Margarette Tropnas. Kathryn Khatari. Andre Malek.
As the conclusion of the award presentations the large crowd were treated to a buffet of hot kosher and halal food. They then mingled, conversed and danced together with Multicultural music led by Felina Backer ,Attendees in The room were filled with joy and hope for a even stronger bond of unity as we enter the new year 2022.
THE NYC COMMUNITY CHANNEL PROUDLY ENDORSES STEVEN SAPERSTEIN FOR COUNCILMAN OF THE 48TH COUNCIL DISTRICT
By: The New York Community Channel
Steven Saperstein was born in Brooklyn, and grew up in Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach. Steven and his wife Elina are the proud parents of two daughters Rebecca and Emma.
As a father, husband, educator, and community organizer, Steven promoted civic engagement that aids thousands of youth and seniors in Southern Brooklyn. Steven is Co-founder of the Shorefront Coalition, where his community efforts include combating the opioid epidemic, improving our quality of life, hosting informational seminars, hosting school supply drives, and coordinating food deliveries to support those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Steven’s parents, Brian and Susan, and younger brother, Bruce, are deaf. This had a profound effect on Steven, who became fluent in American Sign Language as a young child in order to communicate and advocate for his family. Steven works as a special educator to empower students with disabilities (and their families), to give them the same opportunities for success that all Americans are entitled.
He attended P.S. 206, P.S. 100, and Midwood High School, received a B.A. in Metropolitan Studies from New York University, and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. After getting his law degree, he earned an M.A. in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education from Hunter College (CUNY) and a M.A. in School Leadership from Touro College.
As Councilman Steve will deliver for our community. We are confident he will be an excellent representative who will work hard to preserve our values.
We urge you to go out and vote for Steve Saperstein on November 2, 2021. Some prior elections have been won by a margin of only a hundred or so votes. Your vote counts.
BROOKLYN’S INTERFAITH COMMUNITY UNITES TO SUPPORT HAITI
By: The New York Community Channel
THE NYC COMMUNITY CHANNEL PROUDLY ENDORSES ERIC ADAMS FOR MAYOR, COREY JOHNSON FOR CONTROLLER AND RITA JOSEPH FOR CITY COUNCIL IN THE 40TH
By: The New York Community Channel
There is no doubt that this is the most consequential election of our time. Our city is beset with a panoply of serious problems that directly affect the quality of life for all New Yorkers. As such, we need leaders who have the courage, vision and experience to effect that kind of positive change that is required for the preservation of this great City.
As we approach the final week of NYC election campaign we are so happy and elated to wholeheartedly support and endorse the election of Eric Adams as our next Mayor, Corey Johnson for Controller, and Rita Joseph for Council of the 40th Council District.
Borough President Eric Adams and his staff has shown our City strong and tenacious leadership, For this we will forever be grateful. With Eric Adams leadership the greatest city in the world will once again shine in glory.
Eric is running for Mayor because he knows we can have justice and public safety at the same time – and public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity. We need a leader who meets the moment. New York City’s comeback starts with electing Eric Adams as our next mayor.
Corey Johnson As Speaker of the City Council, Corey Johnson delivered on-time and balanced budgets three years in a row and managed a staff of nearly 900, including a team of financial analysts and economists. During the COVID-19 crisis, Corey led the City Council through one of the worst budget crises in our history and preserved millions in funding for critical City services and support for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Corey can hit the ground running to ensure that every dollar in the City’s budget is being used effectively. As the City continues to cope with the devastating effects of COVID-19, we need an experienced manager as Comptroller. There’s no time for a learning curve.
Rita Joseph After immigrating to the U.S. from Haiti in her youth, Rita became civically engaged and began her life of advocacy. While growing up in Flatbush, Rita quickly recognized the power of activism. At just 19 years old, she organized her first rally with a group she founded, Haitian Enforcement Against Racism. Rita has deep roots in the community she is running to represent as City Council Member of District 40. She is an active member of the Holy Innocent Catholic Church and has organized numerous community events like toy drives, community street fairs, and after-school programs with the support of local elected officials like Council Member Mathieu Eugene, Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte, and State Senator Kevin Parker.
UNITY IFTAR DINNER 2021 HOSTED BY COUNCILWOMAN FARAH LOUIS AND THE BRIDGE
By: Mark Meyer Appel
Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe that during this month the gates of Heaven are open and the doors to hell are closed. Muslims use the month of Ramadan to focus on their connection to God, reflect on their lives, and spend quality time with friends and family. Fasting during Ramadan is also one of the five pillars of Islam. Greetings and blessings were recited by Maria, the Yemenite teen superstar.