News, updates and more from NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

 

CELEBRATING & REMEMBERING  REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.   Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. joins Pastor Dr. Frederick Crawford and elected officials in celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. LONGWOOD SHOOTING & RESPONSE  Our community is still reeling from Thursday night's tragic shooting outside the Longwood Police Athletic League NYC that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old teen. While the PAL has always served as a safe haven for our youth, the prevalence of gun violence knows no bounds. With Assembly Member Kenny Burgos & Bronx Community Board #2, Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. met with the Executive Director of the PAL & NYPD 41 Precinct to offer our city’s resources in reopening the center & catching the people who brought this crime to our doorstep. If you have information relating to this incident, contact NYPD Crimestoppers. COUNCIL MEMBER RAFAEL SALAMANCA, JR. AND COUNCILWOMAN CARLINA RIVERA INTRODUCING A BILL  THAT WILL PROTECT OUR STREETS Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.,  ensures that we are providing the proper programs within our communities to take as many guns off our streets. That is why Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., is introducing a bill at the New York City Council today with Councilwoman Carlina Rivera that will mandate monthly gun buybacks in every borough. Email Council Member Salamanca Visit our District Office at:  1070 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10459 (718) 402-6130 salamanca@council.nyc.gov STAFF Shanna Knotts Chief of Staff Brian Hetey Deputy Chief of Staff Legislative Director & Budget Director Maritza Ogaldes-Wiggins  Constituent Services  Sayda Arriola Scheduling Leila Martinez Senior Advisor Angel Gaud Advisor to the Council Member Cristobal Vivir  Advisor to the Council Member Freddy Perez, Jr. Constituent Services