INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AUTISM WALK
Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s offi ce showed its support for the New York Institute for Special
Education Autism Walk, where among others, the Parent Support Group was honored for all
they do as educational partners in a process that requires a close collaboration, mentorship
and support.
NYISE students, parents and teachers joined Councilman Gjonaj’s offi ce in supporting autism
awareness. Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Offi ce
POLICE SERVICE AREA 8 HOSTS AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
The rainy weather could not stop those from supporting autism awareness at Police Service Area 8’s Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 20. Police and residents enjoyed a fun-fi lled
day featuring fi nger painting, balloons, popcorn, live music, mounted unit, highway unit, K9 unit, refreshments and autism resources.
OLA PARENTING
EASTER
EGG HUNT
In honor of the Easter season, Our Lady of the
Assumption School’s Parenting Center hosted an
Easter Egg Hunt in the school’s Convent Garden.
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SALAMANCA ATTENDS EASTER
EGG-TRAVAGANZAS
Councilman Rafael Salamanca joined BronxWorks, Community Board 2 and the 41st Precinct
for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Melrose and Hunts Point.
Councilman Salamanca (2nd row, c) celebrated Easter with residents of all ages.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca’s Offi ce
(l-r) PSA 8 police offi cer Batista-Fernandez, Connor and his mother police offi cer Molloy, police offi cer Carter and her
son Serge welcomed everyone to the event. Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Captain America, Supergirl and the Hulk took some time to
show their support to Tyneisa and Isiaha.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano
Children and their families had a great time celebrating
Easter with Peter Cottontail.
Photo courtesy of OLA Parenting Center