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

 

Dear Neighbor,

I am excited to share that this year’s Family Summer Series is in full swing and will continue this evening with a movie night at Loreto Park, followed by our first Family Day of the season on Saturday at Mazzei Playground! For those joining us this evening, don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket and your favorite people!   

I’m also happy to share that the New York City Fire Department has shared its latest Public Service Announcement (PSA) regarding lithium-ion batteries. This PSA is a part of the FDNY’s informational campaign to educate the public on fire risks posed by powered mobility devices. To view the PSA video, please scroll to ‘Community Resources.’

In this week’s email, you will find information regarding upcoming events, career opportunities, community resources, and more. For those who missed us last week, our ‘Legislative Corner’ has the latest updates from New York state regarding cannabis enforcement. For those interested in learning about upcoming events, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’ 

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

Mother’s Day Appreciation Gala Event

In honor of Mother’s Day, my colleagues in government and I have partnered with the Throggs Neck Community Alliance to celebrate mothers in our community. This year’s event will feature music, refreshments, a photo booth, and more. There will be two events to accommodate the wonderful mothers that make up our community; please be advised you can only register for either Castle Hill or Throggs Neck location. This event is free and open to the public.

Register

Construction & Repair Advisories Northbound Hutchinson River Parkway Full Closure The NYC Department of Transportation Division of Bridges has announced it will close the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway place between Exit 1B: E Tremont /Westchester Ave and the northbound entrance ramp from Hutchinson River Parkway East. The closure will continue until Friday, May 19, and will take place Monday through Friday in the following stages:  Single Lane Closure: 10 PM to 5 AM Full Closure: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM 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 continue through Friday, May 26 and take place 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. Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School, the largest public transfer school in NYC, will be holding open houses for students who are new to NYC or looking for a new school environment for the upcoming semester Apply