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District 18

Amanda FarĂ­as

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

Our schools don’t run without the people who keep families connected, informed, and supported every single day.

I had the honor of presenting citations to over 30 District 8 Parent Coordinators—leaders who show up for our students and their families in ways that often go unseen, but never unfelt. From navigating resources to building trust between schools and communities, their work is essential to how our education system actually functions.

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Bronx, NY — New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías proudly announced today that Preston High School, a beloved all-girls Catholic high school in Throggs Neck, will remain open following the public hearing by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

This announcement follows several weeks of tireless advocacy from students, alumni, families, elected officials, and community leaders who came together to oppose the unjust and untimely closure of Preston High School.

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