NYC CARPENTERS DISTRIBUTE TOYS
The New York City & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and the Carpenter Contractor
Alliance of Metropolitan New York delivered and distributed more than 800 toys to kids and
families throughout the Bronx during the holiday season. These holiday toy drives were
done in partnership with local non-profi t organizations as well as elected offi cials including
Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Senator
Gustavo Rivera and Assemblyman Michael Blake.
Senator Bailey with members of the Union Carpenters and Contractors.
Photo courtesy of the NYC & Vicinity District Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Contractor Alliance of
Metropolitan New York
SALVATION ARMY VISITS UNIVERSITY CENTER
Last month, Salvation Army visited University Center to spread holiday cheer to the facility’s
residents and staff members at their annual holiday party. Salvation Army representatives
also performed Christmas ballads with acoustic guitars.
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FERNANDEZ VISITS DAVITA
OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS CENTER
On Monday, January 6, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez visited the DaVita Outpatient
Dialysis Center on Eastchester Road to thank them for acknowledging the need for adequate
health services in the Bronx.
Fernandez with DaVita Outpatient Dialysis Center staff members.
Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez’ offi ce
Salvation Army staff members performing holiday songs for University Center residents
and staff. Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care
41ST PRECINCT, SEPULVEDA HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY
Senator Luis Sepulveda joined the 41st Precinct for their Holiday Toy Giveaway on Tuesday,
December 17, where they distributed over 1,500 toys to children and families in the community.
Senator Sepulveda, Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined the 41st Precinct for their annual
holiday toy giveaway, where they handed out gifts to local children.
ELECTEDS CELEBRATE
HANUKKAH MENORAH
LIGHTING
Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, along with Councilman
Mark Gjonaj and Senator Alessandra Biaggi, hosted
the annual Menorah Lighting at Pelham Plaza to celebrate
Hanukkah.
Fernandez with Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Senator Alessandra
Biaggi and others at the Pelham Plaza Menorah Lighting.
Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez’ offi ce