STUDENTS WIN ART EXHIBIT AWARDS
On Wednesday, February 5, 16 Maria Regina High School art students had their artwork displayed
at the Young Artist on the Rise 2020 exhibition in Larchmont, NY. Out of the 16 MRHS
students, eight students were awarded fi rst place.
BLESSING OF CANDLES AT ST. HELENA CHURCH
The Blessing of Candles and the Blessing of el nino Jesus was recently held at St. Helena
Church. The bringing of ‘El Nino Jesus’, or the child Jesus, to a church for a blessing on the
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord has become a widespread tradition in the Mexican and
Mexican American communities.
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GJONAJ, DOB COMMISSIONER VISIT BUSINESSES
Along with NYC Department of Buildings commissioner Melanie La Rocca, Councilman Mark
Gjonaj visited small businesses in his district to conduct outreach regarding relief provided
by Local Law 28, a moratorium on violations and the programs to help provide relief to
business owners.
Gjonaj and Melanie La Rocca visited small businesses in their district.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s offi ce
Maria Regina High School students at the Young Artist on the Rise 2020 exhibition in Larchmont,
NY. Photo courtesy of Maria Regina High School
CLOTHES COLLECTED FOR FIRE VICTIMS
On Friday, January 31, Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda and Tenants Association president Audrey
Henry donated clothes to the victims who have been heavily affected and impacted by
a devastating fi re that occurred on Findlay Avenue.
Sepulveda donated clothes to local residents along with Teachers Association president
Audrey Henry. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda’s offi ce
Blessing of and el nino Jesus at St. Helena Church.
Photo courtesy of St. Helena Church
ST. RAYMOND’S
DONATES
TO EARTHQUAKE
RELIEF
St. Raymond School recently donated
to Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Puerto
Rico Earthquake Relief Drive, supporting
the cause by offering water, food
and supplies.
St. Raymond School recently donated
to Gjonaj’s Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief
Drive.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s
offi ce
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