Queens Chronicle: Dromm Gets Top Committee Assignments

From Queens Chronicle: By Michael Lanza

City Council Member Daniel Dromm was elected to serve as Chair of the Immigration Committee. Dromm will also serve on these committees: Education; Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations; Juvenile Justice; Parks; and Veterans.

NY1 Noticias: Daniel Dromm en Pura Política

Dromm Organizes March Against Hate Crime

from Edge:
Hundreds of people marched through the College Point section of Queens on Oct. 17 to denounce what police have described as an anti-gay hate crime that nearly claimed a local resident’s life.

Daniel Aleman, 26, and Daniel Rodriguez,Jr., 21, allegedly beat Jack Price, 49, outside an all-night deli on the corner of College Point Avenue and 18th Avenue around 3 a.m. on Oct. 9. Price’s sister-in-law, Joanne Guarneri, marched arm-and-arm with City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Congressman Anthony Weiner, City Comptroller William Thompson, Jr., Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and other politicians, activists and local residents down College Point Avenue. She also spoke at a rally at a local park.

"They [Aleman and Rodriguez] nearly beat my brother-in-law to death for $10 and a pack of cigarettes," Guarneri said. "We have to stop violence in College Point. We have to take back our streets."

Amanda Guarneri echoed her mother’s anger before she and other members of her family marched.

"They [Aleman and Rodriguez] are a disgrace," the 15-year-old told EDGE. "They should be locked up forever. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy."

Quinn, members of Price’s family and others who spoke at the rally were quick to praise the New York Police Department and local residents for the way they feel they have responded. Openly gay City Council candidate Danny Dromm, who co-organized both the march and rally, told fellow marchers he wanted to send a powerful message against anti-LGBT hate and bias crimes.

"We’re here to say enough is enough," Dromm said.

Price, who suffered a broken jaw, bruised ribs, a collapsed lung and other injuries, remains hospitalized in a Queens hospital. He told the Daily News he thought he would not survive.

"I thought I died," Price said.

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Dromm On the Issues: Noise

Curbing Noise Pollution and Increasing Noise Enforcement

As the area’s population grows and produces ever more vehicles, electronic gadgets, and other sound sources--noise is becoming a more pressing problem. Certain sound exposures are not only annoying but can also produce a range of adverse physiological effects and affect learning ability.

Our area is somewhat unique in the level of noise pollution residents experience. We have jet engines, car horns, booming sound systems from cars, truck engines idling, elevated train tracks and large air conditioning units which create decibels that are unacceptable in any environment.

As you city council representative, Daniel Dromm will enact legislation to double the number of noise enforcement officers in the city. He will direct the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the causes of noise pollution in our areas and to identity solutions to address it. Residents deserve to live in peace and quiet. With your help, Dromm will make this a reality.

Dromm Protests False Arrests

Stop the Arrests: Danny Dromm from Eric Leven on Vimeo.

Dromm Statement on Attack in Jackson Heights

Statement of Daniel Dromm:

“I am saddened and troubled to learn about the attack on Jassmir Singh, a young Sikh man, while walking the streets of Jackson Heights. This vicious attack is a reminder that we desperately need more law enforcement presence on 37th Avenue at night and on weekends. I am also deeply concerned about the likelihood that this may have been a hate crime. I am again calling on the Mayor and the City Council to institute a tolerance program in the New York City public schools. The increasing frequency and severity of these crimes has made it critical for our city to take action to insure that everyone is protected and respected. “


Source: NY1

Dromm Welcomes New Police Officers to 115th Precinct

Democratic District Leader Daniel Dromm today welcomed approximately 100 new police recruits into the 115th Precinct. These new police officers will initially work in the Impact Zone along Roosevelt Avenue and its tributary streets from Jackson Heights to Corona. They will be on foot patrol within the next few days.

Dromm met with the officers at the Langston Hughes Library where a training was being held. He said, "Our community welcomes you and thanks you for the sacrifices you are about to make as New York City police officers. The NYPD has made a tremendous dent in crime in our neighborhood and we are most grateful."

The presence of these officers is a reassuring sign to many community residents. While speaking to the officers, Dromm tried to convey a sense of the pride "we feel in the diversity of our communities. The 115th Precinct is home to a broad array of people and I ask that you be sensitive to that."

Dromm pledged the communities' support for their valiant efforts to protect our neighborhoods. He also spoke about the enforcement of hate crime statutes and about domestic violence issues, among other things.

In conclusion, Dromm said, "I wish you lots of luck in your new career."

Dromm Calls For More Resources in Response to Recent Gang Violence

From Queens Chronicle: "Following a shooting incident on Saturday morning that sent five people to Elmhurst Hospital, several elected officials and community leaders in Jackson Heights are calling for stepped up police presence along Roosevelt Avenue."

"Danny Dromm, Democratic district leader for the 39th Assembly District, advocated for a “multi-pronged approach” to the situation, echoing the call for more educational resources for parents and children."

Dromm Asks NYPD For Greater Presence on Roosevelt Ave

From NY1 News:
A day after a multiple shooting in Queens, local lawmakers called on the NYPD Sunday to beef up its presence in the area.

City Councilman Hiram Monserrate and Assemblyman Jose Peralta say they want to see an increase in police resources to combat recent crime and gang activity.

"Roosevelt Avenue has historically been an area plagued by crime, prostitution, narcotic sales, fraudulent documents, and most recently, heightened gang activity," said Monserrate.

"We have to say stop the violence," said Peralta. "We have to say enough is enough."

Police believe Saturday's shooting on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights was gang related. Five people were shot. All were taken to Elmhurst Hospital, where they are said to be in stable condition.

Lawmakers say calls over the last year for increased police presence in the area have fallen on deaf ears. So, Sunday they repeated their request.

"A permanent solution is necessary and that begins with more police personnel permanently assigned so they can become familiar with the neighborhood they are patrolling, familiar with the community, and have open communication," said Anthony Miranda of the National Latino Officers Association. "If they don't have open communication, they won't be able to detect the crime that goes on here."

Many say they've also been proposing for a long time that the NYPD put up surveillance cameras along Roosevelt in hopes it deters crime.

"We demand, we are no longer requesting, we are demanding that those cameras be installed in here immediately," said Monserrate. "Those cameras not only help deter crime, they help identify perps and aid in the prosecution of crimes."

Community members say they are just outraged something has not been done sooner.

"Nobody should have to walk down the streets in fear of this type of violence," said Democratic district leader Daniel Dromm. "We need to stand up and we need to say no to the gangs."

As of Sunday evening, no arrested had been made in connection with Saturday's shootings.

Dromm on NY1: Community Center for Youth Needed in Jackson Heights

NY1 News:

A day after a multiple shooting in Queens, local lawmakers called on the NYPD Sunday to beef up its presence in the area.

Community members say they are just outraged something has not been done sooner.

"Nobody should have to walk down the streets in fear of this type of violence," said Democratic district leader Daniel Dromm. "We need to stand up and we need to say no to the gangs."