BY ALEX MITCHELL
As New York City prepares
for one of its largest election cycles
in recent memory, there is
one city council race that will
directly impact the northwest
Bronx’s District 13, which encompases
the neighborhoods
of Allerton, City Island, Country
Club, Edgewater Park,
Ferry Point, Locust Point, Morris
Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham
Gardens, Pelham Parkway,
Schuylerville, Silver Beach,
Spencer Estates, Throggs
Neck, Van Nest, Waterbury La-
Salle, Westchester Square, and
Zerega.
There are three candidates
poised to replace Councilman
Mark Gjonaj, Jr. who has recently
announced he will not
seek re-election. That trio who
will be running in the Tuesday,
June 22 primary are: Marjorie
Velázquez, Monique Johnson,
and John Perez.
The Bronx Times asked
each candidate a few questions
to get to know them. Their answers
have been edited for
length and clarity.
Marjorie Velázquez
Why are you running?
Our neighborhood needs
a fi ghter who’ll help us recover
from the pandemic and
bring the Bronx back stronger.
That’s what I’ll do as your next
City Councilmember. I’ve spent
years fi ghting for our community—
as Municipal Services
Chair for Community Board
10 and as a Democratic District
Leader. And as an accountant,
I’ll make sure our tax dollars
get spent on things our families
need, like strengthening
our schools, enhancing public
safety, improving transportation,
and protecting our quality
of life.
Tell us about yourself, what
you do for a living, your relationship
to the district, and
which neighborhood you live
in?
I grew up in the Bronx and
attended PS 106 and IS 127 then
St. Catharine’s Academy before
enrolling in NYU where
I studied Accounting and Finance.
As an accountant, I
managed multi-million dollar
budgets before I was involved
in a series of accidents that left
me temporarily disabled. During
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that dark time in my life, I
found purpose in being of service
to my community.
What are the biggest challenges
facing the district and
how will you solve them?
The needs of the Bronx have
been long ignored. Our public
housing does not adequately
serve the needs of its residents.
Public schools are not
equipped to provide our children
the bright future they deserve.
Public transportations
limited options and accessibility
are inadequate for our community.
The small businesses
which make our community so
special have been hit hard by
the economic downturn. On the
City Council, I will act quickly
to support legislation that invests
in our community.
What will you do differently
than the incumbent?
My perspective as a lifelong
resident and fi rst generation
Puerto Rican is not unique to
my neighborhood so it is important
for it to be represented
in City Hall. I know that I am
different from traditional
leadership because I am intertwined
with my community on
a deep grass roots level. I know
what is needed and where it
is needed when it comes to rebuilding
our community.
What’s your political experience?
I’m a member of Bronx Community
Board 10, and serve on
the Executive Board as Municipal
Services Committee chair.
I serve as Municipal Service
Chair for Community Board
10, which has allowed me to
truly understand what my
community needs most. Since
I was elected Democratic District
leader in 2014, I’ve been
2021 Elections: Who’s running for
City Council in the 13th District?
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COUNTY OF THE BRONX
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SUMMONS
In the Matter of
NOE AQUINO
RAMSES AQUINO
OSCAR CASTELLANOS
A Child(ren) Under Eighteen Years Alleged to be Neglected by
OSCAR CASTELLANOS
Respondent(s)
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NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR
RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT
22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD TO THE
AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION. IN SOME CASES, THE AGENCY MAY FILE BEFORE
THE END OF THE 15-MONTH PERIOD. IF SEVERE OR REPEATED CHILD ABUSE IS PROVEN BY
CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, THIS FINDING MAY CONSTITUTE THE BASIS TO TERMINATE
YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD TO
THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION.
TO: OSCAR CASTELLANOS
A petition under ARTICLE 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT having been filed with this court alleging that the
above-named child(ren) is a neglected child(ren), a copy of said petition being annexed hereto:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this court at 900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, New York
10451, Part B, on April 5, 2021, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon of said day to answer the petition and
to show cause why said child(ren) should not be adjudicated to be a neglected child(ren) and why you
should not be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT and
why an order of support under SECTION 235 of the FAMILY COURT ACT should not be made if the final
disposition is an order of placement.
On your failure to appear as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
FURTHER NOTICE: Family Court Act §154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Articles 4,5,6,8
and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order
of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a Respondent who is not a
resident or domiciliary of the State of New York. If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction over
the Respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction over
the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection. Where
the Respondent has been served with this summons and petition and does not appear, the Family Court
may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection.
SABYNE NICOLAS, ESQ
Dated: March 3, 2021
FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF THE BRONX
Docket # NN-02715/20
SUMMONS
CHILD NEGLECT CASE
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n the Matter of a Proceeding Under
ALFREDO AULLAYAMBAY
Child(ren) Under Eighteen Years of Age Alleged
To Have Been Abused/Neglected by
LUIS AULLAYAMBAY
Respondent(s).
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF YOUR
RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST
RECENT 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO
TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF
YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION. ALSO, THE AGENCY MAY
FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH PERIOD. IF SEVERE OR REPEATED CHILD ABUSE IS
PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, THIS FINDING MAY CONSTITUTE THE BASIS
TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF
YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION.
TO: LUIS AULLAYAMBAY
*ADDRESS UNKNOWN*
A Petition under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court, and annexed hereto
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at
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Call (929) 346-7209, Conference ID: 344649102#
On MONDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2021 at 10:00AM of that day to answer the petition and to be dealt with in
accordance with Article 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT. Please call in using the above call-in information
at least five minutes prior to the hearing and from somewhere with minimal background noise.
ON YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
HON. MICHAEL MILSAP
JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT
Dated: 02.09.21
FURTHER NOTICE: Family Court Act §154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Articles 4,5,6,8
and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order
of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a Respondent who is not a
resident or domiciliary of the State of New York. If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction over
the Respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction over
the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection. Where
the Respondent has been served with this summons and petition and does not appear, the Family Court
may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection.
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