BIAGGI WELCOMES EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE’S NEW STUDENTS
Senator Alessandra Biaggi attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 15.
Senator Biaggi (2nd from r) and health professional welcomed Albert Einstein College of Medicine Class of 2023.
Photo courtesy of Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s Offi ce
PICHARDO, BRAG HOST FAMILY FUN DAY
Assemblyman Victor Pichardo and Good Shepherd Services’ Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence
program co-hosted a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 24. The free event included pop corn,
games, a bouncy house and a live DJ for everyone’s amusement.
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OCASIO-CORTEZ HOSTS PUBLIC
HOUSING TOWN HALL
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a community
town hall meeting on Thursday, August 29 at NYCHA’s Boston
Road Plaza. The congresswoman discussed public housing
issues that impact the entire 14th Congressional District and
the local community.
Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez discussed federal public
housing policy at her town hall. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Assemblyman Pichardo (2nd from l) thanked everyone for attending this year’s celebration.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Victor Pichardo’s Offi ce
SALAMANCA ATTENDS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined Michael Brady, Third Avenue Business Improvement District
executive director and Bronx Bound Books to distribute bookbags and school supplies to
over 1,000 families.
Councilman Salamanca (2nd from r) and Michael Brady (r) helped families get their children
prepared for back to school. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce
TRIBORO CENTER STAFF
TRAINED ON MENTAL
HEALTH
On Friday, August 23, Triboro Center staff participated in a
mental health training provided through the 1199SEIU. The
training was eye-opening and ensured that the staff are better
able to understand the challenges of mental health.
From this training, the practitioners can provide better care
for the residents.
Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care/Triboro Center