Bronx DA Johnson wins election...against no one

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson had the Democratic, Republican and Conservative line, and was running completely unopposed, so the only thing we learned yesterday was how many people either came out to vote to keep a perfect voting record or had no idea who was running for what and just showed up anyways.

Scroll down to the fourth page to find the Bronx DA race, and you'll see that 20,358 people (unofficially) cast their vote for the only dog in the race.
The breakdown by which party line they voted on has 17,535 people (86.13%) voting for him on the Democratic line, 2,065 (10.14%) went Republican and 758 (3.72%) voters chose the Conservative Robert Johnson.

Well, that was an exciting race. We'll post something about the race for NYC mayor later today. That hopes to be a bit more exciting.


NYC 2011 Unofficial Election Results

Diaz and Johnson announce major grant for domestic violence prevention

Domestic violence prevention in the Bronx is getting a $1 million upgrade from the feds, Bronx officials announced Wednesday. 

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx District Attorney Robert T. Johnson say the federal grant will help protect battered women in the borough, prosecute offenders and track them as their cases move forward, according to the Daily News. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, will be used to bolster enforcement, beef up victim protection, increase community outreach and create a range of new services, officials said. 

Some of the funding will replace or supplement domestic violence officers in the 46th and 52nd Precincts, the precincts with the most reported incidents of domestic violence. 

"With our city's budget shrinking, I am proud to be able to attract funding to supplement the cuts in services for victims of domestic violence,” Diaz said.

Jump below for the remainder of the press release Diaz's office sent out, but check out the Daily News story for the story.

Committee of 100 Dems throwing a bash

Tomorrow (Saturday), head over to Mosholu Parkway/Lisbon Place (is that north Bedford Park or south Norwood?) for an all day party with plenty of entertainment, food and music. Here's the full release:

 

The Committee of 100 Democrats

7^th Annual Free Community Barbecue

212 Lisbon Place Bronx N.Y.

Saturday July 30, 2011 1-6 PM

Guest of Honor Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson.

District Attorney of Bronx County since January 1, 1989.

Community Service Award to the Bedford Mosholu Community Association.

For Their Outstanding Community Work.

1:00PM-6:00PM Music All Day Long

1:30PM A Moment of Silence for Ozzie Brown (Former CB7 Vice-Chair)

1:45PM-2:15PM Local Talent

2:15PM-3:00PM BDA DANCERS

3:00PM-3:20PM Elected Officials

3:20PM-3:40PM Guest of Honor Bronx DA Robert Johnson

3:40PM-4:00PM Community Service Award to BCMA

4:00PM-5:00PM Salsa Band--- Latin Power

5:00PM-6:00PM Bachata Band---Raul Y Anyely

(From Santo Domingo)

There is other entertainment that was not confirmed at the time the program was done.