Councilman Mark Gjonaj's NYC Moving Forward Week in Review - 2/26/2021

 

Dear Friends, I hope you and you and your families are doing well while we are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s new variants and the economic devastation that has impacted our communities. As we are intensifying our efforts for more vaccines, a simpler system and expand the eligibility categories, I am proud that two bills that I co-sponsored to require the City develop and implement a COVID-19 vaccine plan for homebound seniors who have limited mobility and access to this life saving vaccine, was voted in NYC Council. As a community we have an obligation to our most vulnerable, a commitment the Council and I affirmed by introducing and passing this bill. I am proud that my office has been helping so many constituents in the eligible categories to get appointments to get the vaccine at Jacobi Hospital, Yankee Stadium and the NYCHA developments in the District. Today we are glad to announce the winners of our Black History Month Poster Contest. Congratulations to PS 108 students Jackqueline Allinger (4th Grade) and Tuana Sadikaj (5th Grade), PS/MS 71 students Sophia Petrides (7th Grade) Sadica Anjum (8th Grade), St. Francis Xavier School student Andrew Ranieri (5th Grade), Icahn Charter School 4 Students Gabriella Almanzar (4th Grade) and Avan Cruz (Grade K). We are humbled to be serving those in need in our communities and this week we gave away over 7,300 food boxes to families and seniors in need in our District, we conducted two rapid testing sites to help stop the spread, as well as in partnership with Urband Upbound we continued In-Person Free Tax Preparation in Morris Park and City Island by appointment only. We have been with you throughout this pandemic and will continue to be with you. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any issues or concerns at 718-931-1721 or email at MGjonaj@council.nyc.gov. Sincerely, NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj District 13, Bronx

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