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Ironbound BID Elects Officers for 2012
The Board of Directors of the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) elected one new officer and returned several others to office for 2012 at the organization’s Annual Meeting in December. Steven T. Yglesias, the owner of Mompou Tapas Wine Bar & Lounge on Ferry Street will return as President. Renato Baptista, a retired businessman, was reelected to the First Vice President position. Local businessman Manny Lopes, owner of Lopes and Sons Hardware on Ferry Street, was elected Second Vice President, replacing John Rodrigues of Lusitania Asset Management. Treasurer Susan M. Marques, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of PNC Bank’s Ferry Street office, and Secretary Maria Henriques, Branch Manager of Capitol One Bank’s Market Street office, were also reelected for 2012. Licinio “Lee” Cruz will continue to serve as President Emeritus. Assistant Secretary Leysly Roldan was also reelected to her position.
Watch El Clasico in the Ironbound!
Barcelona FC vs Real Madrid, Wednesday, Jan. 25. There is no place better to watch El Clasico than the Ironbound's many bars and restaurants. You can be sure the game will be on tv screens throughout the district. Great food and drink plus a great soccer match in the Ironbound. Click on the dining section for a complete directory of all Ironbound District restaurants and bars.
Ironbound Community Contributes Generously to Annual Coat & Toy Drive
Newark Police Department - Provides Toys for TotsThe Newark Police & Fire Departments and the City of Newark are holding a Winter “Toys for Tots” Holiday Festival , Saturday December 17, 2011 at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium , 450 Broad St, Newark, NJ , 11am t 5pm. Each child will receive a free toy from Santa. Children need to be registered with Det . Michael Silva at 973-687-1443 by December 15, 2011 to receive toys. The Ironbound Business Improvement District, Steve Yglesias of MompouTapas Wine Bar & Lounge, Assemblyman Albert Coutinho, and Councilman Augusto Amador all made $100 contributions . People can drop off new toys to: The Newark Bears Stadium at 450 Broad St. Newark. NJ. “There are many children who will not receive toys for Christmas without this program”, said Councilman Amador. “Please donate what you can”. Toys will be given out to children on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Newark Bears Stadium.” When we pull together, we can accomplish many things. Let’s make this happen,” said Seth A. Grossman, Exec. Director, Ironbound Business Improvement District.
IBID, Newark PD Seek Donations from Ironbound Community for Annual Children’s Coat & Toy Drive
Host Drop Off Locations The Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) has joined forces with the Newark Police Department, Investors Bank, the Quest Youth Group of Our Lady of Fatima Church and Holy Trinity Epiphany Church in Newark to sponsor the annual Holiday Coat & Toy Drive to benefit the city’s needy children. Donations of new toys and new and good quality used coats for children ranging in age from infants to 18 years old will gladly be accepted until Sunday, December 18th. “The business and restaurant owners of the Ironbound District are pleased to once again show our support and join with our community partners to make this year’s Holiday Coat & Toy Drive a success,” said Seth A. Grossman, IBID Executive Director. "It is important to support the holiday spirit especially during these tough economic times," added Steven T. Yglesias, President of the IBID. |
NEWARK, N.J., December 21, 2011 – The Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Newark Police Department, Investors Bank, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), the Quest Youth Group of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Holy Trinity Epiphany Church and Rainbow Land Learning Centers in Newark extend their thanks to members of the Ironbound community who contributed so generously to the annual Holiday Coat & Toy Drive.
Lt. Carlos Figueroa, David Caetano, Joseph Ocasio, Jr., Joseph , Councilman Augusto Amador, , Sgt. Ellen McMillan, Steve Yglesias, Seth A. Grossman, Det. Mike Silva.
Investors Bank, Our Lady of Fatima & Holy Trinity Epiphany Church
