JEROME-GUN HILL BID HOSTS TREE LIGHTING
The Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District, joined by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, held their annual tree lighting
ceremony under the El at Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway to celebrate the Christmas and holiday festivities.
(l-r) 52nd Precinct community affairs offi cer Echevarria, Jerome-Gun Hill BID executive director Jennifer Tausig, Councilman
Andrew Cohen, Senator Jamaal Bailey and community leader Eric Dinowitz.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz offi ce
NAACP’S BRONX BRANCH HOLDS FINAL MEETING OF 2019
SEPULVEDA, SOUTH BRONX
UNITED HOST WORKSHOP
ON RIGHTS
In partnership with South Bronx United, Senator Luis Sepulveda’s
offi ce co-hosted an extensive and informative
workshop to help community members understand their
rights. Discussion topics included the public charge rule,
DACA and the NYC Care Health Program.
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DINOWITZ OFFERS HIS
THANKS TO P.S. 81 STAFF
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz expressed his gratitude to
P.S. 81 for coordinating a Thanksgiving fundraiser to provide
turkeys for the community.
P.S. 81 parent coordinator Nina Velazquez and school administrator
Stacey Filippou coordinated the effort for last
month’s Thanksgiving turkey fundraiser.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz’ offi ce
The NAACP’s Bronx branch held an end-of-year celebration and meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The branch’s fi nal meeting of the year included discussions about Thanksgiving, purpose,
friendship and love.
NAACP Branch 2206 president Biarni Burke with branch members and other attendees. Photo by Jewel Webber
Members of South Bronx United, who co-hosted the workshop
along with Senator Sepulveda’s offi ce.
Photo courtesy of Senator Luis Sepulveda’s offi ce