THE WEEK IN REVIEW
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GIFT OF THE GAME WITH GARRETT WILSON
The Bronx has consistently ranked as one of the unhealthiest places in the country due to decades of inequitable mental, physical, and nutritional healthcare.
Thanks to places like La Central YMCA, this narrative is shifting as Bronx families are being provided with quality access to address all of their health needs.
I was proud to join the YMCA of the USA, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and Wilson Sporting Goods during ‘Gift of the Game’ where over 200 Bronx children were treated to sports lessons and learned the importance of physical fitness.
Thanks to places like La Central YMCA, this narrative is shifting as Bronx families are being provided with quality access to address all of their health needs.
I was proud to join the YMCA of the USA, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, and Wilson Sporting Goods during ‘Gift of the Game’ where over 200 Bronx children were treated to sports lessons and learned the importance of physical fitness.
SOUTH BRONX ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT WITH NYS COMPTROLLER THOMAS P. DINAPOLI
I was proud to join NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli as he released his 28th Economic Snapshot, striving to improve the economic foundation and stability of the South Bronx.
As we come out of a post-Pandemic economy, I look forward to continuing to work with him to provide a better quality of life for all Bronxites, with better paying jobs, truly affordable housing, reduction of high crime rates, and quality healthcare to sustain an equitable economy.
As we come out of a post-Pandemic economy, I look forward to continuing to work with him to provide a better quality of life for all Bronxites, with better paying jobs, truly affordable housing, reduction of high crime rates, and quality healthcare to sustain an equitable economy.
THE PENINSULA GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY The Peninsula campus is a reminder of what housing developments can be when they’re created for the community, by the community. 740 units of affordable housing, Peninsula delivers on a promise of hope and opportunity. We celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase II of the project, which will deliver 359-units of new housing. Believing in the vision of Peninsula, I am proud to have allocated $5 million in capital funding to facilitate the completion of this transformative development.  FRESH VIBES MOBILE MARKET The cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle is a healthy diet. Recognizing the lack of fresh fruit & vegetables in the South Bronx, I am extremely proud to work with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene & Urban Health Plan, Inc. to bring the The Campaign Against Hunger’s (TCAH) fresh vibes mobile market to District 17. A long-standing supporter of DOHMH’s Health Bucks program, I take great pride in being the largest fiscal sponsor of Health Bucks in the New York City Council This year, I allocated $150,000 to ensure Bronxites are able to purchase heavily subsidized fruits/vegetables from markets like TCAH. UPCOMING EVENTS  FREE CHILDREN’S COAT GIVEAWAY  MARK YOUR CALENDAR:I will be partnering with Urban Health Plan, Inc., Southern Boulevard Business Improvement District, Ponce Bank, the 41st. Precinct Community Council, and Community Leader Freddy Perez Jr for a FREE Children’s Coat Giveaway on Saturday, December 9th at my District Office. Coats will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis, while supplies last. *Children must be present and accompanied by an adult to receive a coat* Please refer to the above flier for further information.
2023 HOLIDAY PARTY  Please join Team Salamanca for our 2023 Holiday Party!!*NO RSVP is required, it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis* Thursday, December 14th7 PM-12 AM Maestro’s Caterers I hope to see you all there! Visit our District Office at: 1070 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10459 (718) 402-6130 salamanca@council.nyc.gov |
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