TN RESIDENTS PROTEST
Proposed Miracle City Counseling Program
Over 100 Throggs Neck residents living near 2800 Bruckner Boulevard joined community activist and protest organizer Edgilo Semmitelli for a
rally denouncing a proposed Miracle City substance abuse treatment center on Saturday, May 18. Miracle City recently announced its intention
to begin what’s known as an 822 counseling program for those suffering from behavioral disorders, which includes smoking, drinking and to
opioid drug addiction. Another protest is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m. in front of 2800 Bruckner Boulevard.
Egidio Sementilli (c) thanked the community for attending
the protest. Photo by Jewel Webber
A thought-provoking sign one resident held during
the rally. Photo by Jewel Webber
BRONX TIMES R 40 EPORTER, MAY 24-30, 2019 BTR
Max McKay (c), representing Assemblyman Michael
Benedetto, spoke at the rally. Photo by Jewel Webber
Michelle Rivera (l) and Amanda Cabrera came out to protest a Miracle City substance
abuse program in their community. Photo by Jewel Webber
Residents held up signs expressing their opinions regarding
the substance abuse program.
Photo by Jewel Webber
Egidio Sementilli (r) reiterated the details of what
Miracle City plans to bring to the community.
Photo by Jewel Webber
Residents came out in full force to voice their opposition. Photo by Jewel Webber