Dear Neighbor,
EARTH DAY is here! Together, we can reduce the City’s carbon footprint by choosing more sustainable products, cleaning up our parks and greenways, or planting more trees and flowers. But it’s not just about what we do on one day, but the ways we work to keep our communities clean, safe, and healthy all year.
In this week’s email, you will find information regarding upcoming events, educational opportunities for our youth, community resources, and information for caregivers. We’ve also updated our ‘Career Corner’ with exciting information, which includes HPD’s upcoming hiring event and informational sessions for those interested in pursuing a career with Carpenters. For those interested in learning about upcoming events and community resources, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13’ and ‘Community Resources.’
In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.
Wishing you all a beautiful and joyous weekend.
Sincerely,
Council Member Marjorie Velázquez
EARTH DAY WEEKEND
Morris Park BID Earth Day Celebration
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 22, the Morris Park BID will host an Earth Day Celebration from 12 PM to 2 PM! This year’s event will take place at Loreto Park, and participants will have a chance to meet the NYC Urban Park Rangers. There will be environment-themed activities and crafts, children’s activities, and more. Local Bronx artists Lovie Pignata and Kaylove will also be in attendance.
Friends of Hutchinson River Greenway Clean-Up
Join Friends of Hutchinson River Greenway, New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, and our office on Sunday, April 23 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, for this year’s Earth Week Clean-Up! We will clean the greenway from Pelham Parkway South, as well as discuss ideas for a garden and the future of the greenway.
Family Summer Series - Update!
Mark your calendars! I am happy to announce that Family Day and Movies Under the Stars will return next month. This year’s movies are perfect for the entire family and can be found throughout the district for all to participate in. We recently had a change in programming, so be sure to let your friends and family know that Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness will be shown in place of Wakanda Forever. We will have a drive-in movie later in the summer featuring Wakanda Forever, among other activities.
Be sure to keep an eye out for updates (such as weather) for each movie night and family day. Updates can be found in our weekly email and across our social media channels. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call our office at 718-931-1721 or email District13@council.nyc.gov.
CUNY Citizenship Now!
On Saturday, May 6, Council Member Kevin C. Riley and I are partnering with CUNY Citizenship Now! to bring free citizenship services to the Northeast Bronx. To schedule an appointment, please call 646-664-9400 or text 929-334-3784.
Location Northeast Bronx YMCA 1250 East 229th Street Bronx, NY 10466
Construction & Repair Advisories
Hutchinson River Parkway
The MTA has announced that the Pelham Bay Park 6 station will undergo station painting work. The work to be completed includes structural repairs, lead abatement, scraping, priming, and applying paint to the exterior of the station control house facades and street-level ceilings. Work will commence on Monday, May 1, and is anticipated to be completed this fall.
This work will be completed in phases, as to maintain entry and exit points throughout the project. Staging will take place on the plaza and will not impact local bus service. Please be advised that staging will begin today, Friday, April 21.
Hutchinson River Parkway
The NYC DOT Division of Bridges has extended the weeknight full closures until Friday, April 21. They will close the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 1B: E Tremont/Westchester Ave and the Northbound entrance ramp from Hutchinson River Parkway East. The closure will occur Monday to Friday in the following stages. Pelham Parkway Lane Closure
The NYC Department of Design and Construction has announced lane closures on Pelham Parkway Eastbound Main Road between White Plains Road and Stillwell Avenue. This closure will take place from Monday, April 24 until Friday, May 26 between 9 PM and 5 AM. This lane closure is necessary to facilitate the catch basin repair and roadway reconstruction. Please be advised this is a moving operation and there will only be restrictions to those specific areas where the work is occurring. NYC Department of Sanitation - Notice of Public Hearing
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