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District 18

Amanda Farías

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

  • Agustin “Gus” Dinolis Way
  • At the intersection of Gildersleeve Avenue and Husson Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2024

Agustin “Gus” Dinolis migrated from Panama to the South Bronx in the 1960’s and later served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was responsible for organizing several youth sports leagues in the Bronx and recruited many adolescents to play on the softball, baseball, and basketball teams.

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Homebase HRA
Homebase provides New Yorkers experiencing housing instability with various homeless prevention services and aftercare services to families and individuals exiting NYC DHS shelter to permanent housing. Homebase locations are servicing clients either via phone or for in-person services. Anyone seeking Homebase services should call the office in advance to schedule an appointment.
Homebase –

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Food Assistance Resources

Food Bank 

The Food Bank For New York City has been working to end food poverty in our five boroughs since 1983. As the city’s largest hunger-relief organization, we employ a multifaceted approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence. Get Help Finding Food – Food Bank For New York City

City Harvest

This map shows locations that are currently distributing food, free of charge, throughout New York City.

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Honoring Roxanne Reid

  • Roxanne Reid Way
  • At the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Seward Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2023

Roxanne Reid was a school crossing guard. She was passionate about working with the police department to keep the children in her neighborhood safe and protected. She received high recognition from the local NYC Department of Education’s Community Schools for her commitment to students.

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In District Resources

Public Library After School Programs

The Castle Hill Library offers free weekly activities and classes for kids, teens, and adults. They have activities like lego creation hour, teen gaming, and adult art therapy– all free of charge. See their events calendar here.

The Clason Point Library’s free activities include career and college counseling for teens, storytime and afterschool programs for kids, family movie nights, and more!

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Winter Resources

Department of Sanitation (DSNY)- Snow Response

Snow response is a year-round process see how the DSNY plans and organizes months before winter weather conditions strike here.

  • Track the snow removal vehicles in your neighborhood at PlowNYC.
  • File a report of snow or ice you need removed from City owned streets here.
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Honoring Marie Reid

  • Marie Reid Way
  • At the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Soundview Avenue | 10473
  • Enacted in 2024

Marie Reed was very active with the Soundview Presbyterian Church and James Monroe houses for over 40 years. With the church, she served on the Christian Education Committee, the Soundview Presbyterian Women Gills Committee, the Scholarship Committee and the choir.

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Budget Resources

Read more about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget below.

If you have any further questions please call the office at 718-792-1140 or email the Chief of Staff, Rebecca Nieves at RNieves@council.nyc.gov.

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In-Office appointments are available for free immigration services with CUNY Citizenship Now. You can make an appointment for in person or virtually by calling 646-664-9400. Services are available in multiple languages including Spanish and Bangla.

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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  • 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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