TRIBORO CENTER HOLDS ANNUAL CASINO DAY
On Tuesday, December 10, Triboro Center on Teller Avenue held a Casino Day for its residents.
The event featured blackjack, craps, roulette and slot machines.
Triboro Center residents and staff during Casino Day. Photo courtesy of Centers Health Care
GJONAJ CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS WITH CHIPPEWA DEM CLUB
Earlier this month, Councilman Mark Gjonaj joined the Chippewa Democratic Club for their annual holiday party and toy
drive, the latter of which benefi tted Operation Christmas Child.
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WINTER COAT GIVEAWAY HOSTED BY SALAMANCA
Last week, Councilman Rafael Salamanca hosted his 2019 Winter Coat Giveaway in partnership
with the Southern Boulevard Business Improvement District. In total, Salamanca and
the Southern Boulevard BID distributed over 1,300 new winter coats to children in the Bronx
just in time for the holidays.
Councilman Salamanca with Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and family members during the
winter coat giveaway. Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s offi ce
Gjonaj at the Chippewa Democratic Club’s annual holiday party. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s offi ce
ART OF STEPPING
DANCE STUDIO OPENS
Last week, Art of Stepping Dance Studio, located at 2887 Dill
Place, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting
ceremony. The dance studio was brought to fruition by Art
of Stepping education curriculum founder Jessica ‘Remo’
Saul. The Art of Stepping is used in after-school programs
throughout the fi ve boroughs and uses a combination of the
arts and mathematics.
Founder Jessica ‘Remo’ Saul and other attendees celebrate
the Art of Stepping Dance Studio grand opening.
Photo courtesy of the Art of Stepping Dance Studio
GJONAJ MEETS
WITH COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
COUNCIL 8
Community Education Council 8 and Councilman
Mark Gjonaj recently held a discussion to
talk about the many ways students and parents
in the district can work together.
Gjonaj with CEC 8 members.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s offi ce