WEEK IN REVIEW
STOPPING BY URBAN HEALTH PLAN’S ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM
DID YOU KNOW: Urban Health Plan, Inc. runs an Adult Literacy Program that offers a pathway for obtaining one’s GED?
As a GED recipient myself, it means so much to have helped fund this program for the Bronx yearly through a $185,000 citywide adult literacy initiative I secured.
As a GED recipient myself, it means so much to have helped fund this program for the Bronx yearly through a $185,000 citywide adult literacy initiative I secured.
WALKTHROUGH AT THE HUNTS POINT MEAT MARKET
from my walkthrough with NYC Council Member Amanda Farias, and District Leader Freddy Perez, Jr. at the Hunts Point Meat Market During my tenure at New York City Council, I have allocated over $24 million towards critical infrastructure improvements - which I received updates on from the Market’s business owners
ASSISTING WITH URBAN HEALTH PLAN’S FOOD PANTRY
Stopped by Urban Health Plan, Inc.’s food pantry located at 854 Hunts Point Avenue to assist with the food distribution they held
Knowing the dire need that District 17 has faced with food insecurity, my office allocated $355,000 to Urban Health Plan in fiscal year 2025 to aid in their critical anti-hunger food initiatives
Knowing the dire need that District 17 has faced with food insecurity, my office allocated $355,000 to Urban Health Plan in fiscal year 2025 to aid in their critical anti-hunger food initiatives
THE BRONX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL BENEFIT
Thank you to The Bronx County Historical Society for the fantastic benefit of ‘A Salute To Bronx History’! It is always a pleasure supporting an organization whose mission is to preserve the Bronx’s rich culture and history.
For those interested in learning more about the great work undertaken by our Historical Society, be sure to check out www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org and stop by the Museum of Bronx History for a more in-depth appreciation of our Borough’s history!
For those interested in learning more about the great work undertaken by our Historical Society, be sure to check out www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org and stop by the Museum of Bronx History for a more in-depth appreciation of our Borough’s history!
WALKTHROUGH WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
During my walkthrough with staff from Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester, we discussed plans for their redevelopment in the Bronx.
Previously utilized as a church, the team at Habitat intends to convert the property into affordable homeownership for the South Bronx.
Previously utilized as a church, the team at Habitat intends to convert the property into affordable homeownership for the South Bronx. 
3-K & PRE-K APPLICATION DEADLINE
PARENTS: Have you submitted your 3-K or Pre-Applications for the 2025-2026 school year yet?
REMINDER: ALL applications are due by FEBRUARY 28, 2025, and can be submitted in three ways:
Online at MySchools.nyc (http://myschools.nyc/)
Visiting a Family Welcome Center
Calling 718-935-2009 For help with the admissions process?
Visit: nyc.gov/3k (http://nyc.gov/3k)
and nyc.gov/pk (http://nyc.gov/ pk)
CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS IN THE BRONX
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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! 
IN THE NEWS
 “With so many families in my district being hit hard by our city’s ever-growing cost-of-living crisis, it’s important that we give back to our communities and ensure that our kids are equipped with the necessary protective gear to stay warm and healthy,” Council Member Salamanca said. Read more from the Bronx Times: https://www.bxtimes.com/ Visit our District Office at: 1070 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10459 (718) 402-6130 salamanca@council.nyc.gov |
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