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District 18

Amanda Farías

Soundview-Bruckner, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Harding Park, Parkchester, Westchester Square

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If you need help navigating any of these resources please reach out to my office at 718-792-1140 or district18@council.nyc.gov to speak with a member of my team.

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Honoring Mario De Jesus Sr.

  • Mario De Jesus Sr. Way
  • At the southeast corner of Randall Avenue and Taylor Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2019

Mario De Jesus Sr. was president of the Pentecostal Council M. I., a member of the Board of Directors of Radio Vision Cristiana, founder of the Second Beautiful Church of God and he also founded churches in Central and South America.

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Honoring Gerri Lamb

  • Gerri Lamb Way
  • At the intersection of Randall Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2019

Gerri Lamb was a Castle Hill resident and community activist for over four decades. She ran the Castle Hill Tenants Association and served as a volunteer on Pathways for Youth and the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club.

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  • Elzina L. Dunn Brown Way
  • At the intersection of Thieriot Avenue and Randall Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2017

Elzina L. Dunn Brown was an NYPD school crossing guard who gave her life defending her daughter from an abusive boyfriend. Diamond Dunn, Elzina’s daughter, and her boyfriend Raymond Mayrant were arguing in the apartment when Mayrant pulled out a gun.

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  • Franciscan Way
  • At the intersection of Theriot Avenue and Randall Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2009

This street co-naming will honor the contribution and service that the Friars and Sisters of the Franciscan Order have provided the Soundview and Clason Point communities for nine decades including both spiritual and educational support.

  • Reverend Dr. Jerry Mosby Way
  • At the intersection of Homer Avenue and Castle Hill Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2009

Reverend Dr. Jerry Mosby was the Pastor for the Fellowship Covenant Church in the Bronx and a very active member of the community. He also served as the Community Chaplain for the 43rd Precinct and was a retired Pastor for the Bronx Network Health and Hospital Corporation.

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