Senator Tartaglione Welcomes Suspension of Unemployment Compensation Waiting Period, Job Search Requirements

Senator Tartaglione Welcomes Suspension of Unemployment Compensation Waiting Period, Job Search Requirements

Provisions of Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law will be relaxed for the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency to help workers displaced by the pandemic

Philadelphia, PA, Marzo 17, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) welcomes Governor Tom Wolf’s directive to relax the waiting period, work registration, and work search requirements for Pennsylvanians who claim unemployment compensation benefits during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic.

Wolf has instructed the Department of Labor & Industry to suspend the waiting-week requirement in Section 401(e) of Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law. As a result, the first week of a worker’s unemployment will be compensable. This suspension will remain in effect for the duration of the governor’s disaster emergency declaration for COVID-19.

The governor has also directed the department to suspend the work registration and search requirements. These measures will also remain in effect for the duration of the disaster emergency.

“As businesses throughout the Commonwealth make the difficult but necessary decision to close or reduce their operations temporarily in response to the public health emergency, many workers find themselves suddenly without income and wondering how they will pay their bills,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The measures initiated by the governor will allow these Pennsylvanians to collect unemployment compensation sooner and help them to protect their financial wellbeing as well as their physical health.”

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law allows for employers to be relieved of charges for compensation once there has been a federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act and the individual claimants would have been eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Therefore, an employer may be relieved from charges for compensation paid to an individual with respect to any week of unemployment occurring due to COVID-19.

The Unemployment Compensation website offers up-to-date information for workers impacted by COVID-19. Workers may be eligible for compensation should the employer close temporarily or permanently or should the employee experience a reduction in hours. Displaced workers may apply for compensation online.

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Senator Tartaglione Announces Award of $116,000 Security Grant to Local Veterans Organization

Senator Tartaglione Announces Award of $116,000 Security Grant to Local Veterans Organization

Philadelphia, PA, Marzo 12, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today announced the award of a $116,485 Non-Profit Security Grant to Drizin-Weiss Post 215 in support of safety improvements at the Burholme veterans’ hall and its adjoining shopping center.

“The members of Post 215 served our community and our nation with pride and distinction, so I am thrilled to support their efforts to improve their meeting facility,” Senator Tartaglione said.
“We are enhancing security for the vets that visit the facility as well as the community that uses the center,” Post 215 Commander M.B. Kanis said.

The Post welcomes between 1,800 and 3,000 visitors each month. Its $116,485 grant is being administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Grants totaling $5 million were awarded to 113 organizations in 26 Pennsylvania counties as part of the Non-Profit Security Grant Fund. Amounts ranged from $7,200 to $150,000.

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El senador Tartaglione concede una subvención de 50.000 dólares a Mayfair CDC para apoyar la adquisición y el uso comunitario de un terreno baldío

El senador Tartaglione concede una subvención de 50.000 dólares a Mayfair CDC para apoyar la adquisición y el uso comunitario de un terreno baldío

El senador consiguió financiación a través del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario para convertir una propiedad llena de escombros en un espacio público multiusos.

Filadelfia, PA, 6 de marzo de 2020 - El senador estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) entregó una subvención de desarrollo de $ 50,000 a la Corporación de Desarrollo Comunitario Mayfair durante la reunión de la junta ejecutiva de la CDC anoche. La financiación estatal apoyará la adquisición y reurbanización de un lote vacante, lleno de escombros en el bloque 7300 de Crispin St.

El CDC tiene previsto reconvertir el terreno de forma triangular, que mide más de un tercio de acre, en un parque comunitario, así como en espacio de almacenamiento para las organizaciones locales sin ánimo de lucro y las empresas que habitualmente organizan actos públicos en la intersección de las avenidas Cottman y Frankford y sus alrededores.

"Me complace y me entusiasma llevar esta inversión pública a Mayfair, donde los residentes, las empresas y organizaciones como el CDC están trabajando duro para perpetuar y hacer crecer su fuerte sentido de espíritu comunitario", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Siempre parece haber algo grande y divertido en Mayfair. Estoy deseando participar en sus numerosos festivales y celebraciones en los años venideros."

La financiación se concedió a través del programa Local Share Account del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario, que desembolsa una parte de los ingresos de las máquinas tragaperras generados por los operadores de casinos de Filadelfia.

"El lote ha sido una monstruosidad para el barrio, para la Asociación Cívica (Mayfair) y para el CDC durante mucho tiempo", dijo el vicepresidente del CDC Kevin Leonard. "Poder hacer algo positivo con ese terreno para ayudar al barrio es algo excelente".

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Philadelphia Schools, Community Organizations Awarded $5.3 Million in Safety, Violence Prevention Grants

Philadelphia Schools, Community Organizations Awarded $5.3 Million in Safety, Violence Prevention Grants

Philadelphia, PA, Febrero 27, 2020 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded more than $5.3 million in grants to Philadelphia-based schools and community organizations for school safety and community violence reduction initiatives.

The Commission’s School Safety and Security Committee awarded $60 million statewide, including $52.5 million in School Safety and Security Grants and $7.5 million in Community Violence Prevention/Reduction Grants.

“Every Pennsylvania child deserves access to quality education. And it is our responsibility as a Commonwealth to provide every child with a safe, secure, and healthy learning environment,” Senator Tartaglione said. “This funding will help schools and communities in Philadelphia and across the state to bolster their security while implementing programs that reduce the threat of violence.”

The School District of Philadelphia was awarded $2.6 million to support numerous initiatives including conflict resolution, dispute management, and restorative justice strategies; positive behavior support; classroom management; anti-bullying programs; security-related planning and technology; staff and student training; training and compensation of school resource officers and school police; and implementing trauma-informed approaches to education.

Several independent Philadelphia schools received additional funding, including Belmont Charter, Mastery Charter – Pastorius Campus, Overbrook School for the Blind, Philadelphia Academy Charter, and Tech Freire Charter.

Community Violence Prevention/Reduction Grants were awarded to Women Against Abuse, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, MEE Productions Inc., Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, Temple University, and City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services.

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Tartaglione aplaude las inversiones e iniciativas del presupuesto 2020-2021 propuesto por el Gobernador

Tartaglione aplaude las inversiones e iniciativas del presupuesto 2020-2021 propuesto por el Gobernador

Senador Tartaglione

Durante su discurso presupuestario anual de hoy, el gobernador Wolf dijo que PA debe invertir en la reparación de las escuelas tóxicas, aumentar su salario mínimo, y exigir la presentación de informes de armas perdidas o robadas. También aboga por reducir el impuesto de sociedades y cerrar la "laguna de Delaware".

Filadelfia, PA, 4 de febrero de 2020 - El senador estatal Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2020-2021 discurso pronunciado por el gobernador Tom Wolf hoy a una sesión conjunta de la Asamblea General de Pensilvania.

Entre las muchas políticas del gobernador para llevar a la Commonwealth por el "camino de la prosperidad", propuso invertir más de 1.000 millones de dólares para identificar y eliminar contaminantes como el amianto y el plomo de las escuelas; aumentar el salario mínimo a 15 dólares; reducir el tipo del impuesto de sociedades y cerrar la "laguna de Delaware"; y exigir a los propietarios de armas que informen a las autoridades de cualquier arma de fuego perdida o robada:

"Aplaudo al gobernador Wolf por adoptar y tomar medidas sobre muchas de las iniciativas que he defendido en el Senado durante muchos años y las que sigo defendiendo. Las escuelas tóxicas son una crisis en todo el estado que necesita una respuesta inmediata de todas las partes interesadas. Necesitamos inversiones locales, estatales y federales, así como un esfuerzo coordinado para proteger la salud de los estudiantes, los profesores, el personal y todas las personas que visitan nuestras escuelas. Apoyo firmemente la financiación de las escuelas tóxicas en la legislación presupuestaria pendiente".

"El salario mínimo es otra cuestión que afecta a todos los ciudadanos de Pensilvania. Aumentar nuestro salario mínimo a un verdadero salario digno, como he propuesto en el Proyecto de Ley 12 del Senado, nos ayudaría a reducir la pobreza en toda la Commonwealth y ayudaría a los trabajadores con salarios bajos a cubrir necesidades como la alimentación, la vivienda, el transporte, la atención sanitaria y el cuidado de los niños. También ayudaría a las empresas al poner más dinero para gastar en los bolsillos de los consumidores y aumentaría los ingresos fiscales de Pensilvania."

"También estoy de acuerdo con el gobernador en que el cierre de la laguna de Delaware y la reducción de nuestro Impuesto sobre Sociedades beneficiará a todos los ciudadanos de Pensilvania. Mi legislación, Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1032, lograría esto. Miles de empresas que hacen negocios en Pensilvania y ganar dinero aquí no están pagando su parte justa de impuestos. Eso es injusto para todos los contribuyentes. Al exigir a las empresas que revelen lo que realmente ganan y paguen lo que realmente deben, podremos reducir nuestro tipo del impuesto de sociedades, que está entre los más altos del país, y hacer que la Commonwealth sea más atractiva para las empresas."

"La seguridad pública y la violencia con armas de fuego es otra cuestión fundamental que debemos abordar. Me alegro de que el gobernador Wolf pida leyes sobre armas con sentido común, como las que he propuesto en el proyecto de ley 483 del Senado. Debemos reducir el número de armas ilegales en nuestras calles, y podemos hacerlo deteniendo a las personas que trafican con armas ilegales, incluidos los compradores de paja. La notificación obligatoria ayudará a proteger a todos los ciudadanos de Pensilvania de la violencia armada, incluidos los propietarios de armas responsables y respetuosos con la ley."

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Department of Health, Sen. Tartaglione Host Reach Out PA Roundtable to Discuss Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder

Department of Health, Sen. Tartaglione Host Reach Out PA Roundtable to Discuss Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder

Philadelphia, PA –  Enero 31, 2020 – In coordination with Governor Tom Wolf’s Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters initiative announced earlier this month, Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine joined Sen. Tina Tartaglione to lead a roundtable discussion on the mental health challenges and needed supports for those with substance use disorder.

The Reach Out PA initiative is a multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign aimed at expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania. Reach Out PA will address many recommendations for improving mental-health services laid out by the Council on Reform, created last year by the governor’s executive order to protect vulnerable populations.

“As part of the Governor’s Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters campaign, we want everyone to feel comfortable speaking about their mental health,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “Talking about mental health issues and the resources individuals need is essential to making sure every resident has access to the care they need. Understanding that it is okay to not feel okay is essential as we work to establish a healthy Pennsylvania for all.”

“At the same time, as advocates and leaders, we must acknowledge the weaknesses in the mental-health system and find ways to ensure that every Pennsylvanian has access to the care they need regardless of location, income and the type of care – including that to support substance use disorder – they need.”

According to a 2017 study from the University of Southern California, approximately 1 million adult Pennsylvanians struggled with serious psychological distress at least once in 2015. Of those adults, more than 27 percent had an unmet need for mental health care. That population includes 42 percent who did not receive mental health care because they could not afford it.

At Viernes’s roundtable, mental health providers and advocates, along with community members joined Dr. Levine and Sen. Tartaglione to focus discussion on the mental-health needs and barriers to treatment for Pennsylvanians.

“I’d like to thank the Wolf administration, the medical community, the recovery community, and insurers for convening this roundtable to reinforce and expand our efforts to address Pennsylvania’s opioid emergency.” Sen. Tartaglione said. “As we strive to heal people who suffer from opioid use disorder, it is crucial that we identify and treat the mental health conditions that often contribute to and perpetuate their illness. We must develop and employ an integrated approach that treats the entire person, an approach that prepares patients for a healthy and productive life.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is considering suicide, help is available. Reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact Crisis Text Line by texting PA to 741-741.

Find more information on the Wolf Administration’s fight against the opioid crisis here.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nate Wardle- 717-787-1783 or ra-dhpressoffice@pa.gov

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Senator Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding New Reports of Asbestos Hazards at Two Philadelphia Schools

Senator Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding New Reports of Asbestos Hazards at Two Philadelphia Schools

Philadelphia, PA – Enero 17, 2020 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement regarding the School District of Philadelphia’s response to asbestos contamination at Alexander McClure Elementary School and at Francis Hopkinson Elementary School:

“I am extremely frustrated and deeply concerned that the School District of Philadelphia was forced to close Alexander McClure Elementary School for a second time today after new environmental testing revealed that the district failed to properly contain hazardous airborne asbestos in the building. The district spent more than three weeks on this emergency project before declaring McClure safe to reopen just two days ago.”

“I am equally disappointed that the district has also detected hazardous asbestos inside Francis Hopkinson Elementary School. Yet – in this case – it has chosen to keep the building open for regularly scheduled classes and activities. It is my understanding that the district notified students’ parents in a letter, but it did not promptly share its new knowledge of this threat with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.”

“These two cases, within the context of the citywide toxic schools crisis, raise serious questions about the district’s ability or will to systematically identify and promptly remediate materials that threaten the health of students, faculty, and staff. They also demonstrate a troubling lack of consistent and effective communication by the district with its many stakeholders including students and their families, teachers, staff, and the communities served by the schools.”

“In light of these two cases, and the unresolved complaints of environmental hazards at many other public schools, I call upon the district to complete comprehensive and fully transparent environmental inspections immediately at every public school throughout Philadelphia.”

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William Kenny

Communications Director for

State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione

Office: 215-533-0440

William.Kenny@pasenate.com

Senator Tartaglione Delivers State Grant to Rehabilitate Fire-Ravaged Frankford Avenue Corridor Storefront

Senator Tartaglione Delivers State Grant to Rehabilitate Fire-Ravaged Frankford Avenue Corridor Storefront

The Frankford CDC will use the Local Share Account funding to stabilize the blighted Paul Street property and prepare it for commercial and residential redevelopment.

Philadelphia, PA − Enero 14, 2020 − State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) visited the headquarters of the Frankford Community Development Corporation (CDC) today to deliver a $54,610 state grant that will help the CDC to stabilize and rehabilitate a fire-damaged mixed-use property in the heart of the local commercial district.

“The CDC has made great strides in recent years to revitalize the Frankford Avenue corridor, remove blight, and promote the growth of new businesses. This public investment will enable the CDC to continue its work, which has had a tremendous positive impact throughout the community,” Senator Tartaglione said.

The grant was awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account program, which reallocates a portion of the funds generated by casinos that operate slot machines within Philadelphia.

“The Local Share Account grant will allow the Frankford CDC to stabilize what is now a hazardous and blighted site at 4663 Paul Street,” said Kimberly Washington, Esq., executive director of the Frankford CDC. “This vacant property is the last remaining site on the block in need of improvements, making it vital to the Frankford CDC’s goals to revitalize Frankford Avenue as set out in its Reimagining Margaret-Orthodox initiative.”

On Octubre 26, 2018, flames ravaged the three-story storefront, which is just two doors from the Frankford CDC office and less than a block from SEPTA’s bustling Market-Frankford El. The multi-alarm blaze largely gutted the property, which was being used as an unlicensed boarding house. It burned for several hours and spread to a neighboring building, causing severe damage to the second and third floors of both structures.

Frankford CDC bought the property last fall and will use the new grant funding for the first phase of its rehabilitation, including cleanout, demolition, framing, roof replacement, and floor stabilization. These measures will address any immediate safety issues and prevent structural damage to neighboring buildings.

The non-profit CDC will seek to raise additional funding to complete final renovations that will include commercial space on the ground floor, as well as four affordable housing units on the second and third floors.

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Tartaglione Announces Two ‘Teacher in the Workplace’ Grants Awarded to 2nd District Schools

Tartaglione Announces Two ‘Teacher in the Workplace’ Grants Awarded to 2nd District Schools

$50,000 in combined funding will enable teachers to visit local employers to learn the skills and industry trends that will improve their students’ career readiness.

Philadelphia, PA, Enero 6, 2020 – State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) today announced that two schools in the 2nd Senate District are among 92 Local Education Agencies (LEA) across Pennsylvania that have been awarded Teacher in the Workplace grants through the state’s Department of Education.

Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School at 4101 N. American Street and John B. Stetson Charter School at 3200 B Street will each receive a $25,000 targeted grant to enable teachers to visit local employers and learn the skills and industry trends to enhance their classroom instruction, improve student learning, and improve students’ career readiness.

“The greatest professional challenge facing young people today is not finding a job. It’s finding a career that will support them and their families for many years to come,” Senator Tartaglione said. “To meet this challenge, it is vital for educators to understand the changing labor market and to learn what careers provide students with the best opportunities.”

The Department of Education awarded $2.2 million in targeted grants to schools statewide. Grants are also available through the Department of Labor for other LEAs including businesses, chambers of commerce, labor organizations, postsecondary institutions, community organizations, public libraries, trade associations, and economic development entities. Teacher in the Workplace grants consist of federal funding allocated through the Every Student Succeeds Act and state funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act.

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Senator Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding Hazardous Asbestos Contamination at Philadelphia Elementary Schools

Senator Tartaglione Issues Statement Regarding Hazardous Asbestos Contamination at Philadelphia Elementary Schools

Philadelphia, PA, Diciembre 20, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) issued the following statement regarding the School District of Philadelphia’s closures of Laura H. Carnell Elementary School and Alexander K. McClure Elementary School due to the detection of hazardous asbestos in the schools:

“I was disheartened and disturbed, but not surprised, to learn that hazardous asbestos has been detected at Carnell and McClure, both of which serve families of the 2nd Senate District. As a member of the Fund Our Facilities Coalition and through the diligent advocacy of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, I have become keenly aware of the pervasiveness of hazardous materials in public schools throughout the city and I remain committed to identifying resources that will enable the School District to eliminate the threats and protect the health of the people who occupy these aging facilities every day.”

“In addition, I will continue to fight for state legislation that will extend OSHA safety protections for state and local public employees, as well as all people who use our public buildings. It’s tragic that our schoolchildren and our dedicated educators cannot focus on the important work they do without fearing long-term and potentially fatal health complications. I commend the School District for taking swift action to close Carnell and McClure until the hazards are remediated. Yet, formulating, adopting, and funding a comprehensive plan to remediate ALL schools must be our top priority.”

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Legisladores demócratas de Pensilvania evocan al Grinch y a Scrooge para denunciar la inacción ante la legislación sobre el salario mínimo

Legisladores demócratas de Pensilvania evocan al Grinch y a Scrooge para denunciar la inacción ante la legislación sobre el salario mínimo

Filadelfia, PA, 18 de diciembre de 2019 - Los legisladores demócratas de ambas cámaras de la Asamblea General de Pensilvania evocaron a The Grinch y Scrooge para denunciar la inacción del liderazgo republicano de la Cámara sobre el Proyecto de Ley 79 del Senado, legislación que aumentaría el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a $ 9,50 por hora para enero de 2022.

Los senadores estatales Christine M. Tartaglione y Art Haywood, y los representantes estatales Patty Kim y Christopher M. Rabb fueron los anfitriones de la rueda de prensa. Patty Kim y Christopher M. Rabb organizaron la conferencia de prensa con el apoyo de sus colegas demócratas y el Secretario de Trabajo e Industria W. Gerard Oleksiak. Los cuatro legisladores han introducido legislación destinada a modernizar la Ley de Salario Mínimo de Pensilvania para reflejar el aumento de los costos de vida y criar a las familias en la Commonwealth.

El senador Tartaglione, principal promotor de la SB 79, leyó un pasaje del clásico del Dr. Seuss, "Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad", mientras comparaba al presidente de la Cámara, Mike Turzai, con el infame personaje del poema.

"Hay literalmente millones de 'Whos' viviendo en cada ciudad, en cada pueblecito y en cada 'Whoville' a lo largo y ancho de esta gran Commonwealth", dijo el senador Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia). "A diferencia de las adorables criaturas del clásico del Dr. Seuss, su difícil situación no es nada para deleitarnos cada temporada navideña".

"Aumentar el salario mínimo ha sido una prioridad este año, y hemos fallado a los trabajadores de Pensilvania para aprobar este proyecto de ley", dijo el senador Haywood (D-Montgomery / Filadelfia). "Estoy aquí con mis colegas para seguir ofreciendo apoyo para aumentar el salario mínimo en Pensilvania y sacar a las familias trabajadoras de la pobreza."

El representante Rabb (demócrata de Filadelfia) amplió el tema navideño citando la novela de Charles Dickens "Cuento de Navidad", equiparando al presidente Turzai con Ebenezer Scrooge y advirtiéndole de que los espíritus de las Navidades pasadas, presentes y venideras pronto podrían hacerle una visita.

"Esta gente trabajadora no está pidiendo caridad", dijo el diputado Rabb. "Esta gente trabaja -trabaja duro- 40, 50 horas a la semana o más. Esta gente está sirviendo las cenas de Navidad, limpiando los hoteles en los que se alojan los familiares que nos visitan y asegurándose de que tenemos un lugar donde comprar gasolina, pilas y leche cuando todo lo demás está cerrado. Piden el salario justo por una dura jornada de trabajo que se han ganado y que se les debe".

"El modesto aumento en el proyecto de ley 79 del Senado haría una gran diferencia para tantas familias, especialmente las familias y los hogares encabezados por mujeres", dijo el Representante Kim (D-Dauphin). "Estoy triste, estoy decepcionado, pero también estoy dispuesto a luchar hasta que estas personas reciban el aumento que se han ganado".

El salario mínimo básico de Pensilvania se sitúa en el mínimo nacional de 7,25 dólares la hora y no ha aumentado desde 2009, cuando entró en vigor la tasa federal. Pensilvania promulgó por última vez un aumento de su salario mínimo el 9 de julio de 2006. Es decir, hace 4.910 días.

Con un fuerte apoyo bipartidista, el Senado aprobó por abrumadora mayoría el proyecto de ley SB 79 el 20 de noviembre. La legislación se trasladó entonces a la Cámara para su consideración y se remitió a su Comité de Trabajo e Industria. Los líderes de la Cámara no han avanzado el proyecto de ley o programado para su consideración por el comité.

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Senator Tartaglione Delivers $200,000 State Grant for Green Playscape Project at Carnell Elementary School

Senator Tartaglione Delivers $200,000 State Grant for Green Playscape Project at Carnell Elementary School

The investment will help to provide more than 900 public school students with new learning and active play opportunities in a safe and secure outdoor environment.

Philadelphia, PA, Diciembre 13, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) was joined by State Rep. Jared Solomon at Carnell Elementary School today for the presentation of a $200,388 Pennsylvania grant in support of a new Green Playscape and Community Design project at the school.

Coordinated by the non-profit Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association, the project will transform a barren, asphalt-covered yard adjoining Carnell’s two instructional buildings into a vibrant recreational and educational space with a climbing wall, play surface and mounds, language path, basketball and soccer goals, and other interactive playground equipment.

“This Green Playscape project is a great example of the power of strong public-private partnerships to create positive change in our communities,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The investment we are making here today will help to create an attractive and useful recreational and learning space that will benefit thousands of children for many years to come.”

The grant was administered through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account, which distributes a portion of slot machine license fees paid by casinos operating in Philadelphia. OCCCDA Executive Director Pearl Wang-Herrera, Carnell Principal Hilderbrand Pelzer III, and Community Design Collaborative Director of Design Heidi Segall Levy took part in the check presentation ceremony.

“We are so thankful for the DCED LSA funding and are excited to transform the current empty asphalt lot to provide a playground to engage the 900 students at Carnell with creative activities and a safe environment,” Wang-Herrera said.

The conceptual plans include a centrally located mural on the ground and a walking path with images that celebrate the cultural diversity of the student population. Two basketball goals and two soccer goals will be installed with a 15-foot fence bordering the court. Recycled rubber surfaces and mounds will help to demarcate play areas dedicated to younger and older pupils.

In addition, a “rock” wall for climbing and surrounding play surface will enable students to strengthen their body coordination, while ADA-approved ramps and pathways will provide full accessibility to the facility. The total cost of the project will be about $1 million.

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Senator Tartaglione Presents $150,000 State Grant for Redevelopment of Frankford Avenue Storefronts

Senator Tartaglione Presents $150,000 State Grant for Redevelopment of Frankford Avenue Storefronts

The investment will help New Kensington CDC to create affordable, neighborhood-oriented commercial and residential units that will revitalize the business corridor.

Philadelphia, PA, Diciembre 3, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) delivered a $150,000 Pennsylvania grant today to the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) to help the non-profit organization redevelop two formerly vacant storefronts at 2513-15 Frankford Ave. The adjoining properties will be converted into affordable, neighborhood-oriented commercial and residential space that will revitalize the surrounding business corridor.

Senator Tartaglione Presents $150,000 State Grant for Redevelopment of Frankford Avenue StorefrontsThe grant was awarded through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Local Share Account program, a fund that distributes a portion of slot machine license fees paid by casinos operating within the City of Philadelphia. Senator Tartaglione visited New Kensington’s new Ruth Street offices to present the funding to CEO Felix Torres-Colon and other New Kensington officials.

“For more than 30 years, New Kensington CDC has done a tremendous job facilitating and overseeing the revitalization of the Frankford Avenue corridor. This is an area that fell on hard times due to the decline of local manufacturing, but it is now growing once again thanks to their efforts,” Senator Tartaglione said. “This state funding will assist the local renaissance by bringing affordable retail and residential space to the avenue, along with jobs and commerce.”

“NKCDC is very excited to receive this Local Share grant from Pennsylvania DCED,” Torres-Colon said. “When we moved our offices to Orinoka Civic House on Somerset Street this year, we saw an opportunity to make another investment in our old office space on Frankford Avenue. In their neighborhood plan, East Kensington residents asked for development that promotes local businesses and maintains affordability. We look forward to creating commercial space and rental apartments that will add to the lively, walkable neighborhood along Frankford Avenue.”

NKCDC acquired the Frankford Avenue properties from the City of Philadelphia in the late 1980s. They were vacant at the time. The non-profit organization established its offices there as it grew to employ 25 people. Earlier this year, NKCDC completed its conversion of a former mill building at Ruth and Somerset streets into Orinoka Civic House. The CDC offices are now located there along with 51 affordable apartment units.

Re-establishing the Frankford Avenue properties as mixed-use, commercial/residential buildings will restore their original, intended use and will be consistent with the city’s Philadelphia2035 Comprehensive Plan for the River Wards. The project will make the properties fully ADA compliant, provide much-needed affordable housing, and expand neighborhood commerce while creating new jobs.

NKCDC, which manages the corridor and maintains it under contract with the city, will market the new commercial properties to potential tenants and support the new businesses as they grow with the community. For information about NKCDC, visit nkcdc.org.Frankford Avenue Storefronts, Senator Christine Tartaglione, Grants

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El senador Tartaglione presenta una subvención estatal de 427 479 dólares para apoyar la construcción de un gimnasio comunitario en Kensington

El senador Tartaglione presenta una subvención estatal de 427 479 dólares para apoyar la construcción de un gimnasio comunitario en Kensington

After delivering the Local Share Account grant to Impact Services Corp., the senator and State Rep. Angel Cruz served Thanksgiving meals to formerly homeless local veterans. 

Philadelphia, PA − Noviembre 27, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) and State Rep. Angel Cruz delivered a $427,479 grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to Impact Services Corp. today in support of the nonprofit organization’s renovation of a former Kensington textile mill into a community gymnasium and multi-use campus.

The 12,000-square-foot gymnasium project is part of a $30 million mixed-use redevelopment of the former Downs Carpet Mill on the corner of ‘A’ and Indiana streets. Impact Services’ longterm plans for the site – which is part of its “Hope Park Focus Zone” – also include 48 affordable housing units, 60,000 square feet of commercial space, a community center, a health center, and a business incubator. Impact Services already provides housing and supportive services for formerly homeless veterans on-site.

“This project has the potential to completely transform this block and the surrounding neighborhood into a social, cultural, and economic destination. So I was thrilled to help Impact Services secure this major state funding,” Senator Tartaglione said.

“I am pleased that DCED awarded a grant for this project because it is much-needed for the community,” Representative Cruz said. “And I hope to continue supporting the redevelopment of this site.”

“This development is an example of what becomes possible when neighbors and government come together to strengthen a neighborhood,” Impact Services CEO Casey O’Donnell said. “We are grateful that state officials share in the vision and are making the needed investment.”

The grant presented by Senator Tartaglione and Representative Cruz will specifically be used for site preparation, utility separation, demolition of non-historic buildings, heating, air conditioning, and bathroom upgrades. The overall redevelopment project is detailed in Impact Services’ “Heart of Kensington” neighborhood plan and involves the entire 140,000-square-foot former mill. Information about the plan is available at www.impactservices.org/neighborhoodplan/.

The Hope Park Focus Zone contains some of Philadelphia’s most-active blocks for drug activity and crimes. The presence of vacant buildings and lots throughout the area contribute to the drug and crime problems. Yet, the vacancies also provide “clean slate” opportunities for redevelopment.

Impact Services has been working in the Kensington neighborhood since 1974 to help residents get job training, reenter the workforce, find housing, and build the community. In the last two decades, the agency has developed a specific focus on building a continuum of services including housing for homeless veterans. The agency offers transitional and permanent housing for about 200 veterans in two large facilities and several scattered sites.

The grant presented by Senator Tartaglione and Representative Cruz today was administered through DCED’s Local Share Account program, which distributes a portion of slot machine license fees paid by casinos operating within the City of Philadelphia.

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Miembros de la Asamblea General de Pensilvania celebran una rueda de prensa tras la aprobación por el Senado de la legislación sobre el salario mínimo

Miembros de la Asamblea General de Pensilvania celebran una rueda de prensa tras la aprobación por el Senado de la legislación sobre el salario mínimo

Harrisburg - 20 de noviembre de 2019 - Hoy, la senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia), se unió al senador estatal Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Filadelfia), la representante estatal Patty Kim (D-103), el representante estatal Chris Rabb (D-200) y la organización de defensa State Innovation Exchange (SiX) para una conferencia de prensa. Este evento de medios de comunicación fue en respuesta a la aprobación del Senado de la legislación para aumentar la tasa de salario mínimo a $ 9.50 en enero de 2022.

"Cualquier aumento del salario mínimo es un paso en la dirección correcta, pero el proyecto de ley aprobado hoy por el Senado está muy por debajo de lo que los trabajadores de Pensilvania necesitan y merecen. Este no es el proyecto de ley por el que he estado luchando. No es el proyecto de ley que mis colegas en el Senado y la Cámara han estado luchando por", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Y no es el proyecto de ley que los trabajadores han estado luchando. Los trabajadores de Pensilvania merecen más. Debemos seguir luchando por más y no pararemos hasta conseguirlo".

"Hoy he votado a favor de aumentar el salario mínimo a 9,50 dólares en un período de 24 meses. Sigue sin haber cambios en el salario de propina para los trabajadores de restaurantes, no hay ajuste anual del coste de la vida con la inflación, y mantiene la prohibición de que las ciudades aumenten su propio salario mínimo", dijo el senador Haywood. "El cambio de 7,25 a 9,50 dólares da a los trabajadores con salario mínimo un aumento de 4.680 dólares. Continuaré los esfuerzos en mi distrito para aumentar el salario mínimo a 15 dólares la hora empresa por empresa y bloque por bloque hasta que haya un salario justo."

"Después de casi una década de Pennsylvania a la zaga de los estados vecinos, los republicanos están finalmente reconociendo que nuestro salario mínimo actual es nada menos que un salario de pobreza. Sin embargo, su respuesta a H.B. 1215 y S.B. 79 es una contrapropuesta inadecuada a la sustancia de un salario justo. Es similar a mantener el cuchillo económico en el costado de los trabajadores pobres, pero buscando elogios por sacarlo una pulgada", dijo el representante estatal Chris Rabb. "Más del 40% de la mano de obra de Pensilvania está trabajando en empleos de salario mínimo. Debemos asegurarnos de que los trabajadores puedan mantener adecuadamente a sus familias luchando por un salario digno mientras rompemos el azote de la pobreza."

"Según una encuesta encargada por State Innovation Exchange (SiX) y realizada por TargetSmart, los votantes de Pensilvania apoyan una amplia gama de políticas en el estado para aumentar los salarios, fortalecer nuestra democracia, reformar el sistema de justicia penal y proteger el medio ambiente", dijo la Directora de Pensilvania para State Innovation Exchange (SiX), Nikkilia Lu. "El 62% de los votantes apoya aumentar el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a quince dólares la hora en los próximos cinco años".

Esta legislación está pendiente de votación en la Cámara de Pensilvania.

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El Senado de Pensilvania aprueba el proyecto de Tartaglione para aumentar el salario mínimo por primera vez en 13 años

El Senado de Pensilvania aprueba el proyecto de Tartaglione para aumentar el salario mínimo por primera vez en 13 años

El proyecto de ley 79 del Senado propone elevar el salario mínimo de Pensilvania a 9,50 $/hora para 2022.

Filadelfia, PA, 20 de noviembre de 2019 - Mientras el Senado de Pensilvania adoptaba su legislación para aumentar el salario mínimo del estado por primera vez en 13 años, la senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) instó hoy a sus colegas a seguir trabajando para lograr una tasa más alta que permita a los trabajadores mantenerse a sí mismos y a sus familias.

El proyecto de ley 79 del Senado propone aumentar el salario mínimo de Pensilvania de 7,25 dólares la hora a 9,50 dólares en cuatro incrementos que concluirán el 1 de enero de 2022. El aumento beneficiaría directamente a unos 385.000 trabajadores con salarios bajos. La legislación pasa ahora a la Cámara de Pensilvania para su examen.

"La Asamblea General no ha aumentado el salario mínimo de Pensilvania en más de 13 años, por lo que cualquier aumento es un paso en la dirección correcta", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Si bien este no es el proyecto de ley por el que he estado luchando, o el proyecto de ley por el que los trabajadores de bajos salarios de Pensilvania han estado luchando, es importante que hagamos todo lo posible en este momento para ayudar a las personas a poner comida en sus mesas, poner un techo sobre sus cabezas y educar a sus hijos."

En marzo, el senador Tartaglione presentó el proyecto de ley 12 del Senado, que propone aumentar el salario mínimo a 12 dólares este año y a 15 dólares en 2025. El SB 12 está a la espera de que el Comité de Trabajo e Industria del Senado tome una decisión.

La última vez que la Asamblea General votó a favor de aumentar el salario mínimo fue en 2006, cuando una ley presentada por el senador Tartaglione elevó la tasa de 5,15 a 7,15 dólares. El salario mínimo subió a 7,25 dólares en 2009, de acuerdo con la ley federal.

Desde entonces, los seis estados limítrofes de Pensilvania y 29 estados de todo el país han adoptado suelos salariales superiores al mínimo federal.

"Mediante la adopción de SB 79, hemos hecho una declaración de que somos capaces de trabajar juntos para avanzar en la legislación que proporciona a los trabajadores de bajos salarios de Pensilvania con un alivio muy necesario y muy esperado", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Animo a nuestros homólogos en la Cámara para apoyar este proyecto de ley y espero con interés trabajar en la legislación adicional que continuará el progreso que hemos hecho hoy aquí."

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El senador Tartaglione pide una legislación más estricta sobre el salario mínimo y la comisión parlamentaria aprueba un plan de 9,50 dólares

El senador Tartaglione pide una legislación más estricta sobre el salario mínimo y la comisión parlamentaria aprueba un plan de 9,50 dólares

Mientras avanzaba en el Senado un plan de salario mínimo de 9,50 $/hora, el proyecto de ley enmendado incluía también una moratoria de los cambios en las anticuadas normas de PA sobre el pago de horas extraordinarias.

Filadelfia, PA, 19 de noviembre de 2019 - La senadora estatal Christine Tartaglione (D-Filadelfia) votó ayer a favor de aumentar el salario mínimo de Pensilvania de $ 7,25 por hora a $ 9,50, al tiempo que renovó su llamado a un aumento mucho mayor en el mínimo estatal.

Durante una reunión del Comité de Trabajo e Industria del Senado, los miembros votaron unánimemente a favor de presentar una versión ampliamente modificada del SB 79 de Tartaglione al pleno del Senado para su consideración. Hoy, el Comité de Asignaciones del Senado también aprobó el proyecto de ley con dos votos en contra del panel de 24 miembros. El pleno del Senado puede votar sobre el proyecto de ley tan pronto como mañana.

La legislación propone aumentar el salario mínimo a 8,00 dólares el próximo 1 de julio, y en 50 centavos cada seis meses hasta que la tasa llegue a 9,50 dólares el 1 de enero de 2022. Además, en virtud de una enmienda impulsada por los republicanos, el proyecto de ley impediría al Departamento de Trabajo e Industria actualizar las normas estatales sobre el pago de horas extraordinarias hasta el 1 de enero de 2023. Bajo las reglas actuales, los empleadores pueden negarse a pagar horas extras a cualquier empleado que gane más de 23.660 dólares al año en salarios regulares.

"Con uno de cada ocho habitantes de Pensilvania viviendo en la pobreza, y uno de cada cuatro viviendo casi en la pobreza - a pesar de nuestra tasa de desempleo históricamente baja - simplemente no puedo alejarme de una legislación que podría proporcionar a nuestros trabajadores pobres al menos algún alivio ... incluso el nivel mínimo de alivio", dijo el senador Tartaglione.

En otro proyecto de ley, el SB 12, el senador Tartaglione ha propuesto aumentar el salario mínimo a 12 dólares este año y a 15 dólares en 2025. Esta ley, presentada en marzo, está pendiente de aprobación en la Comisión de Trabajo e Industria.

"Nada me gustaría más que votar a favor de la legislación que proporciona un aumento justo a los trabajadores con salario mínimo de Pensilvania", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Nada me gustaría más que darles el aumento que llevan esperando 13 años, un aumento que necesitan y merecen desesperadamente".

"Del mismo modo, me gustaría ver a la Commonwealth adoptar normas sobre las horas extraordinarias que garanticen a todos los residentes de Pensilvania un día de pago honesto por un día de trabajo honesto. Lamentablemente, el proyecto de ley drásticamente modificado que se votó en el Comité de Trabajo se ha quedado muy lejos de estos objetivos dignos."

En junio de 2018, el Departamento de Trabajo e Industria propuso nuevas normas sobre horas extras que elevarían el umbral de pago de horas extras. Después de un largo período de comentarios públicos, una propuesta de reglamentación modificada se encuentra ahora ante un panel regulador estatal. Según el plan, los trabajadores que ganan menos de $ 45,500 al año en salarios regulares tendrían derecho al pago de horas extras.

Sin embargo, los republicanos del Comité de Trabajo enmendaron el SB 79 para bloquear los cambios en las normas hasta 2023. En virtud de la nueva normativa federal, el umbral aumentará a 35.568 dólares a partir del 1 de enero de 2020. Pero eso excluirá a más de 80.000 trabajadores de Pensilvania que ganarían la protección de pago de horas extras en virtud de las normas propuestas por el estado.

Mientras tanto, unos 385.000 trabajadores con salarios bajos de Pensilvania se beneficiarían directamente de un salario mínimo de 9,50 dólares. Esa cifra palidece en comparación con los más de 1 millón que se beneficiarían de un mínimo de 12 dólares o los 2 millones que se beneficiarían de un mínimo de 15 dólares.

Actualmente, Pensilvania tiene un salario mínimo inferior al de sus seis estados limítrofes y se encuentra entre los 21 estados, en su mayoría meridionales y rurales, en los que sigue vigente la tasa federal de 7,25 dólares. El proyecto de ley SB 12 pondría a Pensilvania a la altura de Maryland, Nueva Jersey y Nueva York, que ya han aprobado leyes que establecen un salario mínimo de 15 dólares.

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Senators Tartaglione and Sabatina Deliver $1.5 Million Redevelopment Grant To Friends Of Father Judge H.S.

Senators Tartaglione and Sabatina Deliver $1.5 Million Redevelopment Grant To Friends Of Father Judge H.S.

Funding from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program will support the construction of a new welding lab and expansion of an academic excellence center.

Philadelphia, PA − Noviembre 15, 2019 – State Senators Christine Tartaglione and John Sabatina visited Father Judge High School today to present the school’s leadership, supporters, and students with a $1.5 million state redevelopment grant to assist in the construction of a state-of-the-art welding lab and the expansion of an academic excellence center at the Northeast Philadelphia school.

Dozens of enrollees in Father Judge’s welding program enthusiastically joined a ceremonial check presentation. The funding was awarded to the Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc., through the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which supports organizations in their acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civc, recreational, and historical improvement projects.

“I was honored to advocate for this funding on behalf of Father Judge because of the high-quality education that the school offers to residents of the 2nd Senate District and the entire Philadelphia region,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The welding program and the academic excellence center are perfect examples of the school’s innovative approach to preparing students for academic success and for prosperous careers.”

“It’s an honor to be able to assist Father Judge High School as it continues to expand its educational opportunities to students from our community,” Senator Sabatina said. “As a graduate of Father Judge, I take great pleasure in seeing the school grow into one of the premier high schools in Philadelphia.”

“As the Chairman of the Friends of Father Judge, I am excited about the possibilities the $1.5 million RACP Grant will provide for current and future Crusaders,” said William St. Clair, IV. “We are extremely grateful to Senator Christine Tartaglione and Senator John Sabatina for supporting our application and believing in our vision to provide expanded academic enrichment as well as career and technical pathways for students.”   

Welding is the first of several career pathway programs at Father Judge that will provide enhanced career training and prepare students for in-demand, family-sustaining jobs of the present and future. Together, these programs comprise Father Judge’s Career Technical Education Academy, which is dedicated to a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum.

“Due to the nation’s tight labor market, there is a high demand for all skilled trades. And welding is at the top of the list,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The welding program at Father Judge is giving local students a big advantage that they will use in the coming years to secure lucrative, family-supporting jobs.”

The Father Brisson Center for Academic Excellence at Father Judge was founded in 2003 to assist students with vital reading and math skills and to prepare them for state and national performance series testing. The RACP grant will allow the school to reconfigure and expand the center to serve a growing demand for academic support.

Collectively, the renovations are expected to create dozens of new construction jobs and 10 permanent full-time positions at Father Judge, which serves about 1,200 students representing 29 different ZIP codes in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware counties.

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Mayfair Community Enthusiastically Supports Senator Christine Tartaglione’s Final 2019 Senior Expo

Mayfair Community Enthusiastically Supports Senator Christine Tartaglione’s Final 2019 Senior Expo

 

 

The Mayfair Community Center was packed with older residents and their caregivers, who collected meaningful information about a multitude of products and services.  

Philadelphia, PA, Octubre 10, 2019 – State Senator Christine Tartaglione provided Northeast Philadelphia seniors and their caregivers with resources to address a multitude of vital topics as she concluded her 2019 Senior Expo series today.

Senior ExpoOlder residents eagerly packed the Mayfair Community Center gymnasium to meet dozens of vendors and to collect important information about healthcare, insurance, personal finance, housing, retirement planning, consumer protection, veterans’ services, and many other relevant issues. The event was Senator Tartaglione’s third and final Senior Expo of 2019, following successful sessions at the St. Anne’s/26th District PAL Center on Septiembre 19 and at Lawncrest Recreation Center on Octubre 3.

“I always expect to see big crowds in Mayfair and they did not disappoint this time,” Senator Tartaglione said. “There are a lot of great things happening in this community. Older residents play a major part in all of it. I’m thankful that seniors continue to hold such enthusiasm for the Expo and that my vendor partners continue to offer highly valued products and services.”

Senator Tartaglione greeted guests at the front door with handshakes, hugs, and free tote bags. Inside, visitors mingled with professionals from private companies, non-profit organizations, and public agencies while filling their bags with business cards, pamphlets, pens, sweets, and some unique door prizes.

One vendor handed out back scratchers while another gave out squishy stress-relievers shaped like a foot. Guests were also treated to boxed lunches.

Senior Expo“My goal is to make each Senior Expo both informative and fun,” Senator Tartaglione said. “The most important thing is that older folks can meet many different providers face-to-face under one roof, free of charge.”

Although the 2019 Senior Expo series has concluded, the public can stay informed about all of Senator Tartaglione’s future events by visiting www.senatortartaglione.com regularly and following her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For constituent services, contact the senator’s district offices at 215-533-0440 (1061 Bridge Street) or 215-291-4653 (400 West Allegheny Avenue).

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Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Philadelphians and Caregivers to Mayfair for her Final Senior Expo of 2019

Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Philadelphians and Caregivers to Mayfair for her Final Senior Expo of 2019

Senior Expo 2019PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 9, 2019 – Tomorrow will be the last opportunity for older Philadelphians and their caregivers to take part in State Senator Christine Tartaglione’s 2019 Senior Expo series as the senator will host her final expo of the year at Mayfair Community Center. The event is the third in Senator Tartaglione’s popular annual series and will present information about senior-oriented programs and services offered by public agencies and private providers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. News media coverage is invited and encouraged. Great photo and video opportunities will be available.

Date/Time: Jueves, Octubre 10, 2019; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street.

For Information (public): Call 215-533-0440 or 215-291-4653 (Spanish).

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Senior Expo 2019

Senior Expo 2019

Lawncrest Community Welcomes Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo for the First Time

Lawncrest Community Welcomes Senator Tartaglione’s Senior Expo for the First Time

Hundreds of seniors and their caregivers joined more than 50 vendors at the Lawncrest Recreation Center to exchange information about vital programs and services.

Philadelphia, PA, Octubre 3, 2019 – Hundreds of Northeast Philadelphia-area senior citizens and their caregivers joined State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione for her Senior Expo today as she brought the annual event series to the Lawncrest Recreation Center for the first time in its more than 20-year history. Eager attendees collected valuable information from more than 50 vendors about topics ranging from health care to financial services to crime prevention.

The event was the second of the senator’s three 2019 Senior Expos following a kickoff session at St. Anne’s/26th District PAL Center on Septiembre 19. The third and final session will be held on Octubre 10 at Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street. There is no charge to attend or participate. All visitors receive a free boxed lunch.

“This was the first time we’ve held a Senior Expo at Lawncrest, so I was very happy to see the enthusiastic community response,” Senator Tartaglione said. “I think seniors really appreciate being able to get information and sound advice about so many important topics, all under one roof.”

The varied lineup of vendors included agencies from the health care and insurance sectors, banking and financial services, adult day care, retirement communities, consumer advocates, assistive technology providers, veteran services providers, state and local police, public utilities, and elected officials from the federal, state, and local levels. Many attendees also took advantage of the opportunity to get a free flu shot. So did Senator Tartaglione.

“Flu shots are a great way to prevent seasonal illness and to promote public health,” Senator Tartaglione said.

The senator will host her third and final Senior Expo of 2019 on Jueves, Octubre 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street. No appointments or reservations are needed to attend. For the latest news about Senator Tartaglione, visit www.senatortartaglione.com and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For constituent services, call the senator’s district offices at 215-533-0440 or 215-291-4653.

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Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Philadelphians and Caregivers to Mayfair for her Final Senior Expo of 2019

Senator Tartaglione to Host Second of Three Senior Expos this Jueves At Lawncrest Recreation Center

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Octubre 2, 2019 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to take part in her next Senior Expo tomorrow at Lawncrest Recreation Center. This is the first time in the 15-year-history of her annual Senior Expo series that it will be held at Lawncrest. This is the second of three expos for 2019. The event will present information about senior-oriented programs and services offered by public agencies and private providers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The final Senior Expo will be held on Octubre 10 at Mayfair Community Center.

Jueves, Oct. 3: Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Avenue.

Jueves, Oct. 10: Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street.

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Senior Expo 2019

Senior Expo 2019

La Senior Expo del senador Tartaglione reúne a docenas de proveedores de servicios en el PAL Center de Port Richmond

Anne's/26th District PAL fue el escenario de la primera de las tres Expos Senior 2019 del senador. Los vendedores entregaron información vital para mejorar la vida de los adultos mayores.

Filadelfia, PA, 19 de septiembre de 2019 - La Exposición Anual de Adultos Mayores de la Senadora Estatal Christine M. Tartaglione fue un gran éxito entre los adultos mayores y los cuidadores del área de Port Richmond, que se reunieron en el Centro PAL de St. Anne's/26th District y recopilaron información valiosa sobre temas que van desde la atención médica hasta los servicios financieros y la prevención del delito.

El evento de hoy fue el primero de los tres 2019 Senior Expos del senador. Las próximas sesiones están previstas para Lawncrest Recreation Center el 3 de octubre y Mayfair Community Center el 10 de octubre. No hay ningún cargo para asistir o participar. Todos los visitantes reciben una caja de almuerzo gratis. Más de 60 agencias y organizaciones del sector público y privado participaron en el evento de hoy, que atrajo a cientos de personas mayores y sus cuidadores.

"Este es el segundo año consecutivo que celebro una Exposición de Mayores en St. Anne's, y la respuesta del público sigue creciendo", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Esto demuestra que las personas mayores están muy interesados en aprender acerca de las formas de mejorar su calidad de vida, y que tenemos muchas organizaciones que se han comprometido a ayudar a nuestros familiares mayores y vecinos a navegar por los desafíos de la vida."

El senador Tartaglione dio las gracias a todos los socios y proveedores que hicieron posible el acto. En el cartel figuraban organismos de los sectores de la asistencia sanitaria y los seguros, servicios bancarios y financieros, centros de día para adultos, comunidades de jubilados, defensores de los consumidores, proveedores de tecnología de asistencia, proveedores de servicios para veteranos, policía estatal y local, servicios públicos y cargos electos federales, estatales y locales.

"Mi objetivo para cada Senior Expo es ofrecer a los visitantes una amplia gama de servicios e información bajo un mismo techo", dijo el senador Tartaglione. "Queremos crear una ventanilla única en la que la gente pueda encontrar respuesta a todas sus preguntas y donde pueda obtener muchos consejos sólidos sobre temas a menudo difíciles. Estoy seguro de que hoy lo hemos conseguido".

La Senadora Tartaglione será la anfitriona de su segunda Exposición para Adultos Mayores 2019 el jueves 3 de octubre de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. en el Centro Recreativo Lawncrest, 6000 Rising Sun Avenue. La tercera 2019 Senior Expo será el jueves 10 de octubre, de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. en Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street. No se requieren citas ni reservas para asistir. Póngase en contacto con la oficina del distrito del senador en 1061 Bridge Street, 215-533-0440, para obtener información sobre cómo participar como vendedor.

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Si desea más información sobre este tema, póngase en contacto con William Kenny en el 215-533-0440 o en William.Kenny@pasenate.com.

Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Adults and their Caregivers to her Three Annual Senior Expos

Senator Tartaglione Invites Older Adults and their Caregivers to her Three Annual Senior Expos

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Septiembre 3, 2019 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione invites older Philadelphians and their primary caregivers to her annual Senior Expo series in the coming weeks. The senator will host the Expos at three community venues in the 2nd Senate District, including the Lawncrest Recreation Center for the first time!

All three events will present information about many senior-oriented programs and services offered by public agencies and private providers. The Expos will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Senator Tartaglione and dozens of presenters on the following dates at the corresponding locations:

                Jueves, Sept. 19: St. Anne’s Parish-PAL Center, Memphis and Tucker streets.

                Jueves, Oct. 3: Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Avenue.

                Jueves, Oct. 10: Mayfair Community Center, 2990 Saint Vincent Street.

                For Information (public): Call 215-533-0440 or 215-291-4653 (Spanish).

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Si desea más información sobre este tema, póngase en contacto con William Kenny en el 215-533-0440 o en William.Kenny@pasenate.com.