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

 

THE WEEK IN REVIEW

2024 FIESTA DE FLORES

 

 It was a night of laughter, dancing, and celebration at the New York Botanical Garden as we honored NYC Council Member Amanda Farias, Roberto Crespo, Prisca Salazar-Rodriguez, and Dr. Anderson Torres at our annual Fiesta de Flores event!

 It was a pleasure to welcome our Special Guests Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield & U.S. Mission to the United Nations staff to the Bronx for the third consecutive year to join in on our festivities.

 As a Puerto Rican kid from the South Bronx, Hispanic Heritage Month is especially important to me as it serves as a special opportunity to reflect upon our rich heritage that has strengthened our City and our Borough for the better.

BOO AT THE ZOO!

 

Team Salamanca kicked off our Halloween celebrations with our annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’ Community Day event at the Bronx Zoo! 

 Thank you to everyone who joined us - especially all the little ones - decked out in your finest costumes & a huge shout out to the Bronx Zoo staff for planning such an exciting event for our community to enjoy!

CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY!

 

 Wishing the Italian-American community a very happy Italian Heritage Day!

I had a great time marching with my colleagues in city and state government in the 47th Annual Bronx-Morris Park Columbus Day Parade to celebrate all the extraordinary contributions of our Bronx Italian community.

DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN HELIPORT TOUR

 

Did you know the Downtown Manhattan Heliport operates 30k helicopter flights annually?

I toured the helipad to learn more about their daily operations & the role they play in the city’s tourism economy.

Thank you, Saker Aviation Services, Inc., for your time!

Visit our District Office at: 
1070 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10459
(718) 402-6130
salamanca@council.nyc.gov