100PercentBronx: News, updates and more from NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

Monday, August 19, 2024

News, updates and more from NYC Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

SALSA IN THE BRONX!

Salsa in the Bronx kicked off with a bang thanks to Brenda K Starr and Pete Nater Music!

Thank you to all the Bronxites who came out to laugh, sing, and dance with Team Salamanca, Freddy Perez Jr, and Acacia Network.

BACK TO SCHOOL AGAIN!

Huge shout out to NYC Council Member Amanda Farias and her team for organizing a successful back-to-school event for Bronx youth!

With rising inflation costs extending to school supplies, many families are struggling with the financial burden of ensuring their kids are prepared for school

I am proud to once again partner with my colleagues to help fill this gap by distributing free school supply kits and backpacks to our students.

HUNTS POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY WALKTHROUGH

Did You Know: Officially registered as a historic landmark, the Hunts Point Public Library recently turned 92 years old, having been the final library built as part of the Carnegie endowment.

Awarded $32 million - $3.7 million of which I was able to secure from the New York City Council - the library has been renovated into a state-of-the-art hub for Bronxites to gather and enjoy creative pursuits

I had the pleasure of joining Bronx Community Board 2 to get a sneak peak at those renovations & ensured that its door would open back up to the Bronx community soon.

STEFANIE VISITS THE DISTRICT OFFICE!

It’s always a pleasure to meet my constituents, especially when it’s one of our bright Bronx students!

Thank you, Stefanie, for stopping by to visit my District Office, and thank you to Stefanie’s parents for instilling in her the importance of public service and local government.

STATEMENT ON NYC DEP’S NEW BRONX BOROUGH COMMISSIONER

My statement on the appointment of Eleftheria “Effie” Ardizzone as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s new Bronx Borough Commissioner.