Dear Friends,
We’re excited to share with you the busy week we had in District 32 full of community events, Know Your Rights workshops, and Family Days.
There were also some devastating power outages at NYCHA Jackson Houses and alarming fires at 1466 Watson Ave. but we were on the ground to ensure that tenants' needs were being met, and in some cases needed to be evacuated. Our residents’ safety and well-being are our highest priority.
Furthermore, our weekend was packed with great community events, including the NYPD 41st Precinct Unity in the Bronx, 8th Annual Bronx Pride, 22nd Annual Children’s Day at Thessalonia Baptist Church, NYCHA Forest Houses Family Day, and the Hispanic Federation’s Annual Family Health Expo Vive Tu Vida.
We partnered with Bronx Legal Services, NYC Immigrants Affairs, and Bronx Immigration Partnership Emergency Preparedness Clinic to provide informational Know Your Rights workshops for our neighbors. With ICE raids happening across our state and country, we must remain vigilant.
Strengthening our international ties is very important for our communities and the district. I was honored to welcome our special guests from Bangladesh, Consulate General Sadia Faizunnesa and Minister of Planning Muhammad Abdul Mannan, in Parkchester and the President of Taiwan in New York, Tsai Ing-wen, with my colleagues at the Taipei Economic Culture Dinner.
Lastly, this past week, we heard of the tragic passing of Hector Figueroa, a legendary leader who fought tirelessly for workers’ rights and community justice. We will forever honor his legacy and continue his commitment to labor rights.
Sincerely,
Luis Sepúlveda
New York Senator, District 32
