Senator Biaggi's Week in Review: 10/31/22-11/4/22

 

Dear Community,

This past week, two tragic house fires ocurred in communities across D34 in the Bronx, and four lives were lost in the devastating fire in Castle Hill. My team and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those lost and to the families impacted by these fires. We want to thank the first responders for their swift response and care. 

These tragedies in our community will not go unaddressed. Below please find resources on fire safety guidelines provided by the FDNY. These resources are especially important as we head into the winter months: 

• Learn how to create your own fire escape plan in case of an emergency: Fire Escape plan tips    
• #FDNY Smart Tip: Remember to close your door as you leave a room or building. Knowing this is a scary situation, it’s understandable to forget this tip; however, closing  doors isolates the fire and prevents smoke and claims from spreading. Closing the door saves lives.
• Lastly learn more about the top 10 #FDNY Smart tips here

We thank all FDNY service members for their arduous work keeping our communities safe during fires and emergencies. Let’s continue to work hard to spread the word on how to keep our communities safe with these fire safety tips. These tips will not bring back the lives lost in our communities and the families impacted by these horrific fires, but they will remind us of what we are able to do when this happens in real time. 

Lastly, this upcoming Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day for statewide and local elections. Now is the time to make your voices heard. Don’t forget to make a plan to vote, and encourage your friends and family to do the same! Find your polling site here.

With Gratitude,

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi

Upcoming Events - 

• Save the Date - Food and Health Empowerment Fair: Join our office, Assemblymeber Nathalia Fernandez, and Team AOC for our 2nd annual Food and Health Empowerment Fair on Saturday, November 19th at 12pm. We’ll be at the Huntington Free Library with a limited supply of free produce, turkeys, and food empowerment resources. More details to come!

• Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Turkey Giveaway: The PPNA is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Turkey giveaway on Sunday, November 20th at 1 PM at 2141 Holland Avenue. The turkeys will be given away on a first come, first served basis. 

• NW Bronx Food Justice Project - Emergency Food Resources in Marble Hill and Kingsbridge Heights: For more information, contact the NW Bronx Food Justice project at foodjusticebronx@gmail.com
  • Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC): 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace at Summit Place, Bronx 10463 – weekly: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 – 2:30. For more information go to: https://www.khcc-nyc.org/program/food-pantry or email Will Littleton at wlittleton@khcc-nyc.org
  • Friendly Fridge: 5977 Broadway (242nd Street and Broadway), Contact: thefriendlyfridgebx@gmail.com
  • Bailey Fridge: 3016 Bailey Ave.