DIAZ HOSTS ORCHARD BEACH SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted his Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard
Beach on Sunday, August 25. The day featured live music performances by Tito Puente, Jr.;
Kim Viera; Ralphie Mercado; Los Hermanos Colon and Funk Salsa Urban.
Tito Puente, Jr. (2nd from l) and his wife Rosalie (l) celebrated summer with fans.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Tito Puente, Jr. had everyone dancing to the beat. Photo by Miriam Quin
Kim Viera and EC Salsero congratulated each other on their successful performances.
Photo by Miriam Quin
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TOUR
Senator Alessandra Biaggi visited the Hunts Point Wastewater Treatment Plant on Friday,
August 16 with NYC Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Vincent Sapienza,
facility manager Peter Pianelli and Deputy Director of Community Affairs Eleftheria
Ardizzone.
Biaggi (2nd from l) joined DEP and facility representatives for a tour of the Hunts Point
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s Offi ce
CATHOLIC CHARITIES BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Councilman Mark Gjonaj was glad to join the Catholic Charities Back to School Event.
Councilman Gjonaj (c) and others helped distribute backpacks during the event.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce
CABRERA HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
Councilman Fernando Cabrera helped local students prepare for their return to the classroom
with his annual Back to School Giveaway on Wednesday, August 28 at 2065 Morris Avenue.
Cabrera’s executive assistant Josimel De La Cruz (l) and Bronx Connect’s Kraig Lewis (r)
distributed school bags in the councilman’s offi ce. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co