Dear Neighbor,
From day one, my team and I have been focused on delivering for the Great 28. In just over nine months, we have secured major investments, brought new resources and programming to our neighborhoods, and fought to make sure District 28 receives the attention it deserves.
We have accomplished a great deal together, and I want to give you a snapshot of that progress.
Going forward, this newsletter will be released on the 15th and the 30th of every month. Not only will it keep you up to date on everything my team and I have been doing for the district, it will also be a place to share resources and announcements on upcoming events and initiatives.
As summer begins to wind down and fall starts up, I wanted to share a few of the highlights of the summer months.
Major Events in District
In the month of August, our office put on two incredible events in the district. On the West Side, we held a Freedom Block Party on Liberty Ave and Lefferts Blvd. On the East Side, we held a Summer Stage concert, the first one ever in Baisley Pond Park.
Over $1 Million in Interest to be Reduced from Rochdale Village’s Water Bill
We met with Rochdale Village and the Department of Environmental Protection in order to help shave over $1 million off of the interest on Rochdale Village’s water bill, making sure that this cost did not get passed on to residents.
$1.2 Million for Permanent Street Sweeping on Liberty Avenue
We have worked with Mayor Mamdani to mandate permanent street sweeping of Liberty Avenue. This means that, every year, the City will automatically put money into the budget to ensure that Liberty Avenue is swept and kept clean.
Millions of Dollars for Baisley Pond Park
We allocated millions of dollars for renovations and restorations of Baisley Pond Park, including renovating Sutphin Playground’s basketball court and restoring Baisley Pond’s shoreline.
More Than 1,500 Backpacks for Kids in Need
We have been working hand-in-hand with our community partners to ensure that every child has a backpack in time for the school season to start. In total, our office gave out over 1,500 backpacks to kids in need.
Keeping Our Streets and Parks Clean
We heard you when you said you were tired of seeing dirty streets! That is why we are investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-profit partners working directly in our neighborhoods to keep our streets and parks clean, welcoming, and well cared for. These investments will strengthen local cleanup efforts and help ensure that the public spaces our families use every day reflect the pride we have in our community.
Community Events and Services
We have hosted almost a dozen community events throughout the district, which offered something for everyone. Whether you were looking for resources from city agencies, free food bags from a food pantry, family-friendly fun, live music, or anything in between, my office delivered.
As your Councilmember, it is my pleasure to serve. Whether you need assistance with a city agency, want to voice your opinion on any upcoming pieces of legislation, or have suggestions on how to improve our neighborhood, me and my team are here to help. We can always be contacted at d28helps@council.nyc.gov or called at 718-206-2028. We also take walk-ins at our offices on the East Side (165-38A Baisley Blvd., 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11434) and West Side (122-21 111th Avenue, South Ozone Park, NY 11420).
Serving District 28 is the honor of a lifetime. I am proud of what we have accomplished together in just nine months, but we are only getting started. There is so much more in store for the Great 28, so stay tuned!
With Pleasure,
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