SHCA HOSTS CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS-THEMED EVENT
On Saturday, December 7, the Schuyler Hill Civic Association hosted its annual Children’s
Christmas event. The theme of the event was ‘Deck the Halls in your PJs’ and included
children making ornaments and decorating snowman cupcakes. Santa Clause also made an
appearance to give out gifts to the children in attendance.
Children gather with Santa before receiving their Christmas stockings.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Santa and his helpers, Sheila Sanchez and Patty Justiniano, who organized the Christmas
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Andrew takes a holiday selfi e at the Christmas event. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, D 70 ECEMBER 13-19, 2019 BTR
SEPULVEDA’S OFFICE CONGRATULATES CEO
Senator Luis Sepulveda’s offi ce joined Center For Employment Opportunities for the grand
opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new Bronx offi ce on Wednesday, November 20.
Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson (c) joins Center For Employment Opportunities’ members for
the grand opening. Photo courtesy of Senator Luis Sepulveda’s offi ce
SALAMANCA HOSTS HOLIDAY TURKEY GIVEAWAY
Last month, Councilman Rafael Salamanca hosted a Holiday Turkey Giveaway at Lafayette Estates,
Lafayette-Boynton Apartments and Evergreen Gardens in Soundview in preparation for
Thanksgiving.
Councilman Salamanca with senior residents at the holiday turkey giveaway.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s offi ce
VNNA PLANTS
FOR ‘IT’S MY
PARK DAY’
On Sunday, November 3, the Van Nest
Neighborhood Alliance, along with
Partnerships for Parks and Van Nets
residents, placed plants in the Green
Street and around the Van Nest War
Memorial for ‘It’s My Park Day.’
VNNA secretary Marion Manfredi, treasurer
John Messenger, sergeant at
arms Charmone Peets and Partnership
for Parks’ Ismael Guzman.
Photo courtesy of Van Nest Neighborhood
Alliance