Showing posts with label Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. and Catholic Charities Hold Block Party on Lafayette Avenue. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. and Catholic Charities Hold Block Party on Lafayette Avenue



  Outside the Monroe Houses on Lafayette Avenue Catholic Charities and Rubsn Diaz Sr. held a block party for the community. There was games, rides, and free food for those who attended. Music was provided as well as free book bags to all children. As an added bonus Councilman Diaz Sr. signed a check for $42,000.00 to Catholic Charities for their fine work in Bronx communities.


Above - Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. helps give out book bags to the children.
Below - Councilman Diaz Sr. signs a check made out to Catholic Charities in the amount of $42,000.00.
 




Above - A real former police car from the 1950's was on display. This two door police car is similar to the new Snart police cars as it did not have a back seat. 
Below - The free food for the community included hot dogs, hamburgers, vegan burgers, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and even fried Oreo's as you see the batter dipped Oreo's being fried.