THE WEEK IN REVIEW
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RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR ACACIA NETWORK’S MOBILE MEDICATION UNIT
I had the pleasure of joining Acacia Network’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly launched PROMESA Mobile Medication Unit (MMU), aimed at providing trauma-informed, culturally-competent services to individuals impacted by substance abuse in the South Bronx.
Our District has seen the staggering realities of the opioid crisis, making initiatives like this all the more vital if we hope to truly address the opioid epidemic and prevent further overdose deaths.
Our District has seen the staggering realities of the opioid crisis, making initiatives like this all the more vital if we hope to truly address the opioid epidemic and prevent further overdose deaths.
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TOURING THE FULTON FISH MARKET
Stopped by the Fulton Fish Market for a productive discussion on the Cooperative’s current operations.
Hunts Point serves as an economic engine for the Bronx and New York City, so I will continue working to ensure that good paying union jobs are available and being protected through sustained investment in our Markets.
Hunts Point serves as an economic engine for the Bronx and New York City, so I will continue working to ensure that good paying union jobs are available and being protected through sustained investment in our Markets.
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DISCUSSING UPDATES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR D17
Great discussion with Aaron Koffman to discuss updates on two separate projects currently in development that have already brought the La Central YMCA, and will further collectively bring 1,800 units of 100% affordable housing units, a skate park, and green and community spaces to District 17.
CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR!
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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating!
May the Year of the Dragon bring you prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT THE BRONX ZOO
My office will be hosting our annual event at the Bronx Zoo in celebration of Black History Month to honor leaders within our Borough who are creating a lasting, equitable community for us all to be proud of.
Thank you to everyone who registered, we have reached full capacity and will no longer be accepting RSVP’s for this event.
Thank you to everyone who registered, we have reached full capacity and will no longer be accepting RSVP’s for this event.
Visit our District Office at:
1070 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10459
(718) 402-6130
salamanca@council.nyc.gov
1070 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10459
(718) 402-6130
salamanca@council.nyc.gov
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