Council Member Salamanca surprised senior citizens from the community at the Douglas Leon Senior Center today to announce that he has secured $300,000 to utilize for a complete upgrade of their outdoor patio and garden. The outdoor space has fallen into disrepair in recent years, and was badly in need of an upgrade.
For years, seniors have advocated for funding and improvements to be made, but with funding scarce, work has been long overdue. Now, with the $300,000 secured through the City Council, work will be able to be completed.
"I cannot think of a better way to utilize city capital funding than this, in a way that will allow for the seniors in our community to socialize with friends, garden and just enjoy themselves," said Council Member Salamanca. "This funding was long overdue, and I look forward to continuing to assist our seniors as best I can."
Along with the Leon Senior Center, located on 152nd Street and Concord Ave in Melrose, Salamanca has has invested over $3.1 million to support our seniors, with funding going to South Bronx senior centers, new senior affordable housing, senior center improvements, and meal programs.
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