Thursday, November 28, 2024

Weekly Update from Councilwoman Marmorato


Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato
Latest News from Councilwoman Marmorato!

Dear Friends/Neighbors,


This week, we held our November 'Coffee with Kristy' and hosted a series of turkey giveaways for District 13! I was also downtown at City Hall for a stated meeting and committee meetings.


As always, if you need help with a City Agency contact my office at:

718-931-1721. We are open from Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 5 PM and Fridays from 9 AM - 2 PM. We offer FREE casework services to help our residents of District 13.


Si necesita ayuda con una Agencia de la Ciudad, llame a mi oficina al:  718-931-1721. Estamos abiertos de lunes a jueves de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. y los viernes de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. Ofrecemos servicios de asistencia GRATUITOS para ayudar a nuestros residentes del Distrito 13. 


It is an honor to represent you in the New York City Council.


Sincerely,

Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato

District 13, Bronx


Note: Our Thanksgiving Office Hours This Week


Homeowners Resource Fair


Last Tuesday, we held our Homeowners Resource Fair at Bronx House Community Center.


This was in collaboration with NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) to ensure that homeowners in our District are informed and have access to information on residential building repairs, garbage & recycling, foreclosure prevention, legal help and so much more!


Another Coffee with Kristy Success!☕



On Nov 20th, Councilwoman Marmorato held another successful 'Coffee with Kristy' for the month of November!


Her and her staff met with constituents to hear their concerns, questions, and compliments for the Councilwoman.


Stay tuned for our announcements for our next event!


Turkey Raffles πŸŽŸ️πŸ¦ƒ



Councilwoman Marmorato partnered with Assemblyman John Zaccaro, Jr. to raffle off some turkeys for our St. Benedict seniors!


Congratulations to the winners and Happy Thanksgiving to all!πŸŽ‰


Gobble Gobble! Kicking off our Turkey Giveaways


The Rain Couldn't Stop Us!


Last Friday, we started off our series of turkey giveaways at our District Office!


The Councilwoman alongside her staff gave out 250 turkeys and sides for community members to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.


A huge thank you to New York Common Pantry for getting us our food for our giveaways!


Turkeys & Thanksgiving Treats at Throggs Neck!



Last Friday, Councilwoman Marmorato hosted a turkey giveaway for residents in Throggs Neck Houses.


Despite the rainy evening, there were lots of turkeys and sides distributed to our Throggs Neck constituents!


Giving Thanks and Giving Back at Pelham Parkway Houses πŸ¦ƒπŸ‚



The Councilwoman and Team Marmorato organized a Turkey Giveaway for our constituents at Pelham Parkway Houses this past Saturday afternoon!


This event was yet another successful turkey giveaway, aimed at helping community members enjoy a festive meal during the holiday season.


Hearing: Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities & Addictions



Councilwoman Marmorato, who sits on the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, attended a hearing last Monday with her colleagues at City Hall.


In this hearing, they discussed introduced legislations that plan to implement mental health programs for students.


To watch the hearing, click here.


All About The Poul-treeπŸ—: Turkey Giveaway at Open Hand Association



On Sunday, Team Marmorato and Open Hand Association held another successful turkey giveaway for District 13 constituents.


Shout out to everyone who helped and to everyone who turned out for this giveaway!


Pelham Park Turkey Voucher Giveaway



Last Sunday was a busy one! Councilwoman Marmorato also hosted a Turkey Voucher Giveaway in Pelham Park in partnership with Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association.

We are grateful for PPNA and all of our constituents who joined us to make this event an incredible success.


Turkeys for our Seniors! πŸ’—

More Turkey Giveaways! We distributed additional turkeys for our seniors at Bronx House!


We are thrilled to provide our seniors with food and resources during this Thanksgiving season.


Stop, Drop, and Pass the Turkeys! πŸ¦ƒ



Non-stop Turkey Giveaways this past week  just in time for Thanksgiving! The Councilwoman stopped by the Morris Park Community Association to hand out even more turkeys to our wonderful community.


We're sending warm wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! May your holiday be filled with delicious feasts and joyful moments with loved ones.

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Legislative Updates This Week


Here is how Councilwoman Marmorato voted at the November 21st Stated Meeting:



  •   Intro 557A: 311 Complaint Category for Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers - YES
  •   Intro 981A: Reporting on Enforcement of Unlicensed Sellers – YES
  •   Intro 436A: Update to the Electrical Code for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment – YES
  •   Intro 1018A: Prohibition of Dog and Cat Sales in Pet Shops – NO
  •   Intro 1025A: Information on Employment Discrimination for Older Adults – YES
  •   Intro 1053A: Study on Older Adult Information Points – YES
  •   Intro 1070A: Expanded Reporting on Domestic Violence Shelter Exits – YES
  •   Intro 1071A: Reporting on Domestic Violence Shelter Referrals – YES 
  •   Intro 515A: Reporting on School Bus Transportation Employees – YES 
  •   Reso 250: School Bus Stop-Arms – YES
  •   Reso 280: Shirley Chisholm Day – YES
  

NEW: Bronx Teens Saturday Program


CUNY Citizenship


Holiday Toy Drive πŸŽπŸ§ΈπŸŽ„

Our office is seeking donations for underserved children in our community.


Please refer to our flyer for information on donations accepted!


We are accepting donations until December 13th.


Let us Know! Illegal Smoke Shops


Please let us know about illegal and unlicensed smoke shops operating within District 13! 


Your Feedback on E-Scooters Matters!


Report E-Scooters that are blocking sidewalks, fire hydrants, ADA-accessible entrances, or creating any other hazardous conditions in our community.


Reach out to us at district13@council.nyc.gov

Councilwoman Marmorato | 718-931-1721|District13@council.nyc.gov
 

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