BENEDETTO HOSTS BLACK
HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto hosted his annual Black History Month Luncheon on Wednesday,
February 20 in Co-op City. The keynote speaker included Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
Joyce Howard graciously accepted her award plaque from (l-r) Senator Bailey, Assemblyman
Benedetto and Councilman King. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Offi ce
Linda Collins was honored with an awards plaque during the ceremony.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Offi ce
Local elected offi cials and community leaders celebrated Black History Month.
Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Offi ce
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NORTH CENTRAL BRONX HOSPITAL
SPONSORS LEGISLATIVE FORUM
North Central Bronx Hospital hosted its inaugural Community Advisory Board sponsored
Legislative Forum on Friday, February 22. Over 40 attendees consisting of NCB CAB members,
senior hospital staff and Bronx elected offi cials and community representatives within
our district joined in a roundtable discussion focusing on the importance of supporting
our public healthcare system.
North Central Bronx CAB members with local elected offi cials and community leaders.
Photo courtesy of North Central Bronx Hospital
NAACP EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER’S
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Williamsbridge NAACP Early Childhood Education Center students and teachers enjoyed
learning about Black History Month on Thursday, February 28.
(l-r) Isabel Rogers, teacher; Maxine Night, teacher; Laura Rhodan, Board of Directors chairwoman;
Brian Melford, ouncilman Andy King’s special assistant; Cheryl Dewitt, executive
director and Thelma Richards, assistant book keeper. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
SALAMANCA FEEDS & CLOTHES COMMUNITY
Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined the National Latino Peace Offi cers Association and
40th Precinct Community Council for their local soup kitchen and coat drive.
Councilman Salamanca (2nd from l) assisted National Latino Peace Offi cers Association and
40th Precinct Community Council members during the event.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce