Yesterday was the Annual Bronx Democratic County Barbecue. Besides the unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, side salads, liquid refreshments, and informational booths, the big attraction this year was the 'Ice Bucket Challenge' by 7 Bronx elected officials you can see in the photos below. Each elected official had a bucket of ice poured on their heads, and since Assemblyman Carl Heastie is also the county leader he had two buckets of ice poured on him.
Public Advocate Letitia James was on hand showing off her dance steps with the former Dancing District Leader who now hopes to become the Dancing State Committeeman Kenny Agosto. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. took pride in his candidate for 33rd State Senate Gustavo Rivera, while his father Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. is backing Senator Rivera's opponent who was not present since he is not a Bronx County organization candidate. State Senator Jeff Klein as you can see in one of the photos was being given some last minute advice by County Leader Heastie, and again Senator Klein's opponent was no where to be found. The grill was manned by members of the Bronx Young Democrats who were cooking the food faster than it could be eaten. The BYD's deserve a shout out as they were cooking over a hot grill while the temperature was over 90 degrees.
Left - Bronx Young Democrats Daniel Johnson and John Zaccarro Jr. are manning the grill to get the franks and burgers cooked.
Right Public Advocate Letitia James, and Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda have District Leader Julia Rodriguez between them.
Below - the Public Advocate Dances with Kenny Agosto (left) the former 'Dancing District Leader'.
Left - BP Ruben Diaz Jr. with his candidate incumbent Gustavo Rivera in the 33rd State Senate District. Senator Rivera is holding the latest edition of the Bronx News with election predictions for Tuesday's Democratic primary. Maybe that is why he and BP Diaz have such big smiles.
Right - Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. arrives in his modified ice cream truck painted for Assemblyman Marcos Crespo this year. Senator Diaz Sr. is backing the opponent of Senator Gustavo Rivera in the 33rd State Senate race.
Left - State Senator Jeff Klein with Riverdale Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinotwitz and soon to be new 81th A.D. District Leader Eric Dinowitz.
Right - County Leader Carl Heastie seems to be giving Senator Jeff Klein some last minute advice.
Bronx County Executive Director Iachia Bravo announces that since Assemblyman Carl Heastie is also the county leader that he will have two buckets of ice poured on him.
Councilman Andy King was the last to have the bucket of ice poured on him. CM King took of his bowtie as not to get it wet.
Also taking the ice bucket challenge were State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson, Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, and District Leader Cynthia Cox who did not make it into the photos.
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