Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - Welcome August + Upcoming Events

Dear Neighbor,

This summer has been full of community health and public safety concerns— and passion by the community to find alternatives to enhance our district. I am thankful for your support, understanding, and patience with each inquiry, as I strive to ensure you all have a seat at the table. First and foremost, YOU are my priority, and I will not back down from my role as a community leader and fellow resident.

Many of you have inquired about more community-focused and family-centered events, and we listened! I am proud to announce that over the next few months, there will be an increase in programming throughout the district to meet the needs of you and your fellow community members. While we have several programs in the works, please fill out this form (click here) to share your ideas of what you want to see and experience.

To meet the needs of the increase in constituent cases, my team and I will offer mobile office hours, each month in a different part of the district. If you have time-sensitive questions or require immediate assistance, contact my office Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM at (718) 931-1721 or via email at District13@council.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

Mobile Office Hours

Starting Monday, August 8th, join me and my team for Mobile Office Hours. On Monday, we will be at the Morris Park Library (985 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10462) from 3 PM to 5 PM to address any questions or concerns you may have. We’re here to help YOU make the most out of your community. See you there!

What’s Happening In District 13?

Sinkhole on Radcliffe Avenue

It has been two and a half weeks since our neighbors in Morris Park had a sinkhole form in their neighborhood. My office has been working alongside the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to ensure operations continue. Emergency teams have been working to repair the damaged sections, particularly the sewer main; work is expected to take another week, but is dependent on weather conditions. My team and I are committed to resolving this issue as quickly as possible, and are working with state and federal partners to manage this process.

There have been no reports of residential impacts at this time; all customers have both water and sewer service. If your home has been impacted, please contact my office or 311 to file a claim.

The following street closures remain in effect: Radcliff Avenue between Van Nest and Pierce Avenue.

NYC Emergency Management will conduct a follow-up on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10 AM.

#NationalNightOut

This year's National Night Out on August 2nd, was full of life and community enrichment. The #VelaSquad met with constituents, gave out over 1,000 Covid-19 test kits and masks. We also honored police officers from the 45th and 49th Precinct, as well as members of the community for their contributions.

Serving Our Seniors - Public Safety Townhall

Last Friday, I joined Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and the Bronx District Attorney's office, to host a public safety townhall to address the safety concerns our seniors face. I joined virtually due to testing positive for Covid-19, but did not want to miss out on this important meeting. We are committed to ensuring our seniors have access to the necessary resources to live a healthy and safe life. Thank you, R.A.I.N. for hosting the event at your senior center!

MTA Mobile Sales Van The mobile MTA sales van will be outside 3602 E Tremont Ave (between Scott Pl & Sullivan Pl) on the 2nd & 4th Friday of every month from 1pm to 3pm. The mobile MTA sales van accepts debit, credit, and cash payments. They also provide services for senior and disability transit cards. Our mailing address is: 3040 E Tremont, Bronx, NY 10461