Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - What's Happening in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

Facial recognition technology has been used to prevent paying guests from using venues in New York City. As the Chair of the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection, I have the honor of chairing an oversight hearing this morning, where I will express concerns surrounding this issue. During the hearing, we will also hear legislation, which I am a sponsor of, regarding the disclosure of service fee charges associated with tickets to NYC entertainment events. For more information or to stream the hearing live, please scroll to ‘Legislative Updates.’

I’d also like to remind you that there’s still time to RSVP for this year’s State of the District on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 7 PM. This year’s event will take place at PS 121, where I will share community updates, legislative achievements, and more. For more information about this year’s event or how to RSVP, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

In this week’s email, you will find information about legislative announcements and details about the Department of Environmental Protection’s Water Amnesty Program, Citi Bike’s Community Grants, Bronx House’s senior programs, NYC School Survey, Child Mind Institute’s School and Community Programs Workshops, and more.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call us at (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

State of the District - February 27, 2023

Next Monday, February 27 at 7 PM, I will deliver this year’s State of District address at P.S. 121 - The Throop School. This year’s event will feature updates on our community, legislative achievements, and more. Please note that this event is open to the public and requires an RSVP; to RSVP, please copy and paste the link below.

RSVP: NYC-CD13-STOD.eventbrite.com

Bronx House

Senior Center Events

Our neighbors at Bronx House have released their calendar of events for March 2023. During the month of March, participants will have the opportunity to be a part of several activities, including fitness, visual arts, a well as health and wellness programs.

We're also sharing some of the community’s most-loved events below. Be sure to make your calendars!

• Tuesday, February 28 at 11 AM - February Birthday Celebration

• Friday, March 17 at 11 AM - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

• Monday, March 27 at 11 AM - March Birthday Celebration

• Friday, March 31 at 11 AM - International Women’s Day Celebration

For a complete calendar of events for March 2023,  click below.

March Events