Dear Friends,
I hope you and your families are doing well as Fall is finally here with the multitude of colors, rain and chillier nights.
Honoring the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day. I was proud to partake in different ceremonies in the District from the Bronx Victory Memorial in Pelham Bay to the Rudy Macina Peace Plaza in Pelham Parkway. I saluted and thanked all the veterans who have served to protect our country and their families who supported them in their service. I look forward to the Veteran’s Parade on Sunday as well as the breakfast kicking off the parade that I am sponsoring.
Last weekend I was humbled to host a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Police Officer Patrick McGovern, a hero who did so much for our community. He courageously served over 19 years with the NYPD including the 49th Precinct. On September 11th, 2001, he responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, worked on rescue and recovery efforts and passed away after a two-year battle with cancer tied to his service.
This week at the NYC Council Stated meeting, I introduced two new bills, the feature bill would require food delivery apps to provide their couriers with commercial coverage. These couriers, a significant portion of whom are low-to-middle income, are faced with the tricky dilemma of either paying out-of-pocket for commercial insurance or forgoing it entirely when both their personal insurance and app do not cover delivery accidents. I look forward to urging this bill through the process to protect our delivery workers from financial catastrophes that can arise from costly accidents.
I was happy to continue co-sponsoring Spay and Neuter event for our furry friends on Pelham Parkway and other areas in the District in collaboration with the Animal Care Center of NY and Toby Project.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, as every year our office will be giving out turkeys to constituents in need in District 13. Please call our office to RSVP at 718-931-1721. First come, first serve while supplies last.
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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