Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato Guests at Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance February Meeting

It was a somber first meeting of the 2024 year for the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance as  the VNNA Senior Advisor Bob Nolan passed away in December of 2023. There was a moment of silence, and VNNA President Bernadette Ferrara had only kind words for a man who served the Bronx in many various ways, the latest as a member of the Health and Hospitals Corporation Board. President Ferrara then spoke about the Community Board 11 meeting with City Planning representatives on the Metro North stations at Morri Park and Parkchester/Van Nest. 

After a brief year-end report by VNNA Secretary Marion Manfredi, VNNA Vice-President Sharlene Jackson-Mendez spoke about the Martin Luther Day Clean Up of Morris Park Avenue by the Metro North side of the street. Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato was then introduced. The councilwoman said she is located currently in the old office of the past councilwoman on East Tremont Avenue, and her office is working hard helping constituents. The councilwoman is doing a senior Valentines Day event in Throggs Neck where everyone is invited, and will be doing another clean up with the Friends of Pelham Parkway on Saturday February 17th. She is working with the Morris Park and Van Nest communities on the Metro North proposal, and wants to have a Town Hall meeting on the subject in early March. Besides the public hearing Councilwoman Marmorato is working on stopping the 'Just Home' Project at Jacobi Hospital, the City of Yes and Metro North rezonings, and she will be getting into budget season soon.

Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato speaks to the audience as VNNA President Bernadette Ferrara and Treasurer John Messinger sit at the table.

(L - R) VNNA Treasurer John Messinger, Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato, President Bernadette Ferrara, Secretary Marion Manfredi, Vice-President Sharlene Jackson-Mendez, and Sergeant of Arms John Fernandez.