49th Precinct Council National Night Out

 

The 49th Precinct National Night Out was held at Loreto Park. Rows of tables were set up for community organizations, non profit organizations, service agencies, elected officials and even what turned out to be the hit of the night free Starbucks coffee or lemonade. For the children there were four giant inflatables for them to enjoy, with a makeshift area in the top lefthand corner of the park for introductions and speeches. 

However it was a bittersweet night as it was Deputy Inspector Theanthong's last week at the 49th Precinct, as he has been transfered to the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx where he will take over the command as of Monday. On hand to help celebrate with the 49th Precinct were City Council members Kristy Marmorato (who covers more than the majority of the 49th Precinct), Oswald Feliz, and Kevin Riley. Assemblyman John Zaccarro, and Congressman Ritchie Torres we re also on hand. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark arrived later as they had to visit all twelve Bronx Night Outs. 

Deputy Inspector Theanthong thanks everyone who came, congratulated his officers for the fine work they have done all year, but announced that it was his last week as the commanding officer of the 49th Precinct. As of Monday he would be the new commanding officer of the 43rd Precinct.

Deputy Inspector Theanthong holds a plaque from his Precinct Council, as Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato and Assemblyman John  Zaccaro hold citations for the Deputy Inspector. 

Congressman Ritchie Torres is next to Councilman Oswald Feliz.

A wide angle photo of the event with information tables set up in four rows and the Bouncy Houses in the background. 

The New York Public Library System which services the Bronx came early to set up before many others as you can see th eempty tables behind them. 

Bronx Community Board 11 had a table with (l - r) new board member Herbert Norat, Chair Cynthia Rodriguez, and board member Patriza Cambria. 

Lime EScooters were giving away helmets and bags, but no advice on who or how one should ride the EScooters. 

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson had a table next to the FBI table.

Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato is at her table with staff members who gave out various information about upcoming events by the councilwoman, yoyo's, and kitchen compost bins.