BRONX RISES AGAINST
GUN VIOLENCE OPENS NEW LOCATION
Good Shepherd Services’ Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence held a grand opening and ribbon
cutting ceremony of their new location at 1 East Fordham Road. The event was attended
by BRAG members and local elected offi cials.
Assemblyman Pichardo, BRAG program director David Caba, Councilman Fernando Cabrera
and others at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Michael Carlo
Assemblyman Pichardo, BRAG program director David Caba, Councilman Fernando Cabrera
and others. Photo by Michael Carlo
Senator Gustavo Rivera with BRAG members. Photo by Michael Carlo
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, O 52 CTOBER 11-17, 2019 BTR
SECOND ANNUAL ‘FALL FESTIVAL’
On Saturday, September 21, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Center for
Health Equity hosted its second annual ‘Fall Festival’ at Tremont Park. The event featured
the showcasing of the Bronx Health Action Center’s Mural Project, music, arts and crafts
and various health resources for the community.
Dr. Anika T. Richards (l) and Dr. Temitope Ademuwagun with some of the event’s attendees.
Photo courtesy of DOH
(l-r) Kim Freeman, Daryl Daniels, Diana Perea and Moriah Carlson at the festival.
Photo courtesy of DOH
SMILE NY PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CHECKUPS
Last month, 200 students at Our
Lady of Grace School recieved free
dental checkups from the Smile
New York outreach program and
learned about how to keep their
teeth healthy and strong. Smile NY
provided free preventative dental
care, cleanings, sealants and dental
report cards to each student.
Bronx students received free dental
checkups from Smile NY last
month.
Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of
NY