EINSTEIN HOSTS ANNUAL
MENORAH LIGHTING
CEREMONY
Albert Einstein University hosted their annual Menorah
Lighting to celebrate Hanukkah. The event was attended by
Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez, among other elected
offi cials and community leaders.
Fernandez (second from right) with Assemblyman Michael
Benedetto, Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Bronx District Attorney
Darcel Clark and Albert Einstein University faculty members
during the annual Menorah lighting.
Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez’ offi ce
CENTENARIAN SISTERS
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE
Centenarian sisters Amparo Perez and Evangelina Williams,
both Triboro Center residents, celebrated New Year’s Eve
together and were excited to start the new year of 2020.
Amparo celebrated her 105th birthday in June, while her
older sister, Evangelina, turned 107 last spring.
Perez (l) rang in the New Year with her funky glasses.
Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care
SEPULVEDA ATTENDS JAMIE TOWERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY
On Saturday, December 14, Senator Luis Sepulveda stopped by Jamie Towers, located in Castle Hill, for their annual holiday
party which included a toy giveaway for the children who attended.
Senator Sepulveda (c) with Jamie Towers’ board members and residents during their annual holiday party.
Photo courtesy of Senator Luis Sepulveda’s offi ce
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER STUDENTS VISIT NYBG TRAIN SHOW
St. Francis Xavier students were awarded with a free trip to the NY Botanical Gardens’ Train Show on Thursday, January 9
after winning a tree decorating contest at Gardens last month.
St. Francis Xavier students and teachers at New York Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of Rubenstein
St. Francis Xavier students observe the train show at New York Botanical Gardens. Photo courtesy of Rubenstein
BRONX TIMES REPORTER,36 JANUARY 17-23, 2020 BTR