The Council created a new, permanent outdoor dining program that supports restaurants and their ability to serve New Yorkers year-round.

Read More: council.nyc.gov/press/2023/08/…

The Office of Marjorie Velázquez would like to wish everyone a safe and bright New Year! May 2024 be filled with true compassion, community, and most of all, a light that draws out hate.

Please be advised that NYC Sanitation has announced there will be no collection on Monday, January 1, 2024. If Monday is your trash, compost, or recycling day, set out items Monday evening for pickup starting Tuesday, January 2. All items will be picked up.

🛍 Reminder for Retail Employers and Employees!
🗓️ Under NYC's #FairWorkweek Law, employers CANNOT add, cancel, or change workers' shifts with less than 72 hours' notice.
To learn more or to file a complaint, visit on.nyc.gov/3MBD7kD
#ProtectWorkers

The NYC Sanitation will collect live Christmas trees; all trees must be bare. Bronx residents should put out their trees for pickup from Fri, 1/5 to Sat, 1/13. These trees will be collected separately from trash & recycling; pickup may not occur immediately.

As of Fri., 12/29, 2023, the Office of NYC Council Member Marjorie Velázquez is closed. If need of assistance & it's an emergency, call #911; for all other inquiries, email [email protected]. Please be advised that due to the transition, there may be a delayed response.

Council Member Velázquez has been in touch with NYPD 45th Precinct in regards to the incident that occurred in City Island, involving three officers and a man who led them on a chase with a stolen vehicle. If you have any information regarding this incident, call 1-800-577-TIPS.

Have you checked your mailbox lately? Check your mailbox or stop by your local library to pick one up! Inside you’ll find important updates, FY24 budget priorities, community highlights, community resources, and so much more.

As the chair of NYC Consumer and Worker Protection, it was a privilege to join Mayor Eric Adams to announce the launch of CURE. This program will help nurture economic growth by having business owners’ work alongside the NYPD, keeping patrons safe as they enjoy the eclectic nightlife atmosphere NYC offers.

Congratulations to 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽’s 20K+ cleaners on reaching a tentative agreement with RealtyAdvisoryBoard! This will bring historic wage increases and health benefits for so many employees and their families. Our essential labor force is the backbone of our city, and it’s time we’re theirs!

I’m proud to announce that four streets in CD 13 will be co-named. Special thanks to the families who advocated for these co-namings, forever embedding their memory into the community.

💚 Adem D. Celaj Way
💚 Shpresa Nika Way
💚 Anthony DiGirolamo Way
💚 Nicholas J. Binetti Way

DDC completed the second and final phase of the reconstruction of Pelham Parkway.

Improvements include:
✅1.7 miles of new bus lanes serving the busy Bx12 SBS route
✅Upgraded underground utilities, new storm sewers and catch basins, & more.
🔗: on.nyc.gov/4aDbu4S

📢 Attention Young New Yorkers! 📢

Your perspective is key to civilian oversight of the NYPD. If you or a peer are interested in joining the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s Youth Advisory Council, please apply by clicking the link below.

Apply ➡️ on.nyc.gov/48cOPuQ

Wishing all who observe a bright and meaningful Kwanza. May your holiday be meaningful and filled with purpose and wisdom.

Please be advised that due to the transition period, the District Office of Council Member Velázquez will be closed for the remainder of the calendar year. If you need assistance and it is an emergency, call #911. For all other inquiries, email [email protected].

The Office of Council Member Marjorie Velázquez would like to wish all who celebrate a joyous Christmas. May your day be filled with love, family, positivity, and more!