Dear Friends,
I hope you and your families are doing well, as we are doing our best to return to normalcy after an unprecedented pandemic that affected all walks of life. About 54% of NYC residents are now fully vaccinated, with lower numbers for the borough of the Bronx, currently at 44%.
Vaccines are a critical tool in protecting you and your community from severe illness, hospitalization and death. They are proven safe and it has never been easier to get vaccinated. Please encourage everyone in your family and community to get vaccinated and get more information at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/
Last week we announced we are working on legislation to increase fines and penalties on individuals that illegally and recklessly operate dirt bikes and off-road vehicles and unfortunately a 4-year-old child is still in critical condition after being struck by a dirt bike in Queens- a sad reminder of the recklessness and havoc these dirt bikes create in our streets and the need to regulate them.
Since the opening of Senior Centers for indoor activities on July 15th, Team Gjonaj has visited four senior centers as part of our Weekly Visits and donated over 200 oximeters, masks and hand sanitizer.
Our Mobile District Office Hours at the local libraries are the perfect opportunity to connect with constituents, hear from them and address their issues. This week Team Gjonaj was at the Morris Park Library and we are looking forward to visit with constituents at the City Island Library this upcoming week.
This week we also wrapped up our Pet Food Giveaway events in partnership with ACC, where we gave out over 1000 bags of cat and dog food all around the district from Allerton Avenue to Edgewater, Morris Park, Throggs Neck, Holland Avenue and more.
Please note, next week City Hall in your Borough Resource Fair is coming to the Bronx. This is an opportunity for constituents in our District to meet with City commissioners and senior staff to address concerns, including, quality of life, public health, safety and much more on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Roberto Clemente Plaza 530 Willis Avenue Bronx, NY 10455.
Please remember we are here for you, contact my office with 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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