GJONAJ AT POST-WOMEN’S MARCH CELEBRATION
Councilman Mark Gjonaj was glad to have co-sponsored the Post Women’s March Celebration
in the Bronx on Saturday, January 19 at The Sanz Banquet Hall.
SALAMANCA MEETS NY RESTORATION PROJECT
SEPULVEDA CELEBRATES DREAM ACT’S PASSAGE
After many long years of Republican control, the newly Democratic-controlled New York
Legislature passed the Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act.
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NE BX COMMUNITY
WINTER MARKET
Northeast Bronx Community Farmers Market
Project hosted a Winter Market on Saturday,
January 26 at Confetti Party Place. The
event featured artisanal foods, desserts,
sangria, essential oils and handmade soaps
among many other items.
(above) Two Wrasslin’ Dogs Farm’s Chrys Napolitano
(l) and Morris Perk’s Lovie Pignata
provided guests with some tasty treats.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(right) House of Jubbs’ Erin Abbate knitted
some blankets and clothing during the
event. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
(below) Softblessing’s Neit Hathor Hotep
(l) and Rebecca’s Sweets & Spices’ Rebecca
Huertas offered customers gifts for every
occasion. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Gjonaj was thanked by the event organizers. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce
Councilman Rafael Salamanca met with Deborah Marton, New York Restoration Project executive
director and staff to get updates on the progress NYRP has made with the city on
the Haven Project to rebuild the 132nd Street Pier.
Salamanca (c) was presented with an artist rendering of the Haven Project.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce
Senator Luis Sepulveda joined others in celebrating the passage of the Jose Peralta New
York State DREAM Act. Photo courtesy of Senator Luis Sepulveda’s Offi ce