{"id":28,"date":"2022-07-13T19:51:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T19:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/amanda-farias\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:43:54","slug":"council-member-farias-in-the-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/amanda-farias\/council-member-farias-in-the-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Council Member Far\u00edas In the News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" id=\"block-67954e15-a596-48a1-92fc-810467869688\"><strong>Read my monthly column in the Bronx Times <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\"><strong>[Click Her<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\"><strong>e]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 Notable Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1t5UNZaGHZg?si=21CIfgdcI0YeBtxS\">Project Pawn Back-to-School Giveaway<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elnuevodiario.com.do\/dominicanos-en-nyc-buscan-reelegirse-en-posiciones-electivas-que-ocupan\/\">El Nuevo Diario<\/a>: Dominicanos en NYC buscan reelegirse en posiciones electivas que ocupan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eldiariony.com\/2025\/06\/16\/el-bronx-va-a-primarias-municipales-con-una-historia-de-extrema-apatia-electoral-y-una-latente-crisis-de-vivienda\/\">El Diario de Nueva York<\/a>: El Bronx va a primarias municipales con una historia de extrema apat\u00eda electoral y una latente crisis de vivienda<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/home-rule-lifetime-nypd-pension-children\/\">CBS News<\/a>: New bill grants lifetime NYPD pension to children of fallen officers, closing gap in previous law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/orphaned-nypd-officers-children-to-receive-death-benefits-under-new-law\/\">PIX11 News<\/a>: Orphaned NYPD officer\u2019s children to receive death benefits under new law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/11\/us-news\/nyc-council-signs-off-on-bid-for-lifetime-pensions-for-slain-nypd-cops-kids-honoring-her-today\/\">NY Post<\/a>: NYC council signs off on bid to grant lifetime pensions for slain NYPD cop\u2019s kids: \u2018Honoring her today\u2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/nyc-council-resolution-nypd-familia-pension\/\">AMNY<\/a>: NYC Council resolution brings slain NYPD Detective Familia\u2019s family closer to pension justice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/city-council-asks-albany-to-grant-full-benefits-to-slain-bronx-detectives-family\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx daughter of slain officer wins City Council support in pension fight<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/city-council-passes-home-rule-for-family-of-fallen-nypd-detective-miosotis-familia\">News12 The Bronx<\/a>: City Council passes home rule for family of fallen NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/at-nychas-first-dog-park-bronx-k-9-and-human-neighbors-alike-are-making-fast-friends\">Gothamist<\/a>: At NYCHA\u2019s first dog park, Bronx K-9 and human neighbors alike are making fast friends<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/first-nycha-dog-park-opens\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: First NYCHA dog park in the city opens in Castle Hill<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/new-dog-park-opens-at-nychas-castle-hill-campus\">News12 The Bronx:<\/a> New dog park opens at NYCHA&#8217;s Castle Hill campus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2025\/06\/2025-bronx-power-100\/405759\/\">City and State<\/a>: The 2025 Bronx Power 100<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/charter-commission-hears-bronx-backlash-over-zoning-and-land-use-policies\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Charter Commission hears Bronx backlash over zoning and land use policies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/intelligencer\/article\/nyc-street-vendors-have-been-treated-poorly-for-300-years.html\">NY Magazine<\/a>: New York City Street Vendors Have Been Treated Poorly for 300 Years<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-catholics-welcome-pope-leo-xiv-express-hope-for-a-papacy-rooted-in-charity\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV, express hope for a papacy rooted in charity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny.eater.com\/2025\/5\/7\/24425612\/street-vendor-reform-nyc-food-carts-immigrants\">Eater<\/a>: The fight to legalize more food carts in New York was always urgent. Under Trump, it\u2019s essential<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/inside-city-hall\/2025\/05\/07\/advocates-talk-about-street-vendor-licenses-and-more\">Spectrum News NY1<\/a>: Inside City Hall with Errol Louis<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/nyc-street-vending-reform-push-city-hall-2025\/\">AMNY<\/a>: NYC street vendors and supporters rally at City Hall to demand long-delayed license reform: \u2018I want to do it legally, not illegally\u2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crainsnewyork.com\/politics-policy\/major-expansion-street-vending-licenses-advances-nyc-council\">Crain&#8217;s New York<\/a>: Decades-old street vendor limits face elimination, alarming retailers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/nypd-cops-daughter-fights-for-mothers-benefits\/\">AMNY<\/a>: Slain NYPD cop\u2019s daughter continues fight for mother\u2019s death benefits \u2014 and to keep her legacy alive<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/bronx\/kids-of-slain-nypd-officer-still-fighting-for-death-benefits-8-years-later\/\">PIX11 News<\/a>: Kids of slain NYPD officer still fighting for death benefits 8 years later<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2025\/04\/29\/nyc-must-regulate-non-essential-copter-flights\/\">NY Daily News<\/a>: Op-Ed: NYC must regulate non-essential copter flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebroadsheet.com\/chop-logic\/\">The Broadsheet<\/a>: Chop Logic: City Council Passes Bills to Limit Nonessential Helicopter Flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptownradio.org\/post\/fed-up-by-choppers-new-city-council-bill-to-reduce-helicopter-noise\">Uptown Radio by NYU:<\/a> Fed Up by Choppers? New City Council Bill to Reduce Helicopter Noise<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/city-council-passes-farias-bill-limiting-non-essential-helicopter-flights-from-city-heliports\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: City Council passes Far\u00edas\u2019 bill limiting non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.6sqft.com\/nyc-council-approves-legislation-regulating-helicopter-trips-after-deadly-crash\/\">6SqFt<\/a>: NYC Council approves legislation regulating helicopter trips after deadly crash<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hellgatenyc.com\/noisy-helicopters-might-be-banned-someday\/\">Hell Gate<\/a>: Finally! Some Noisy Helicopters Might Be Banned in Like, Half a Decade<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/politics\/pixonpolitics\/nyc-council-takes-action-after-hudson-river-helicopter-crash\/\">PIX11 News<\/a>: NYC Council takes action after Hudson River helicopter crash<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/new-york-city-placing-regulations-tourist-helicopter-industry-meet-faas-strict-noise-standards\/16241759\/\">ABC7 News<\/a>: New York City placing strict regulations on tourist helicopter industry to reduce noise<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/long-island\/transportation\/helicopter-ban-nyc-rz1yrrlz\">Newsday<\/a>: Nonessential helicopters that don&#8217;t meet federal noise standards banned by New York City Council<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/kips-bay-boys-girls-club-modernizes-flagship-bronx-clubhouse-with-7-5m-upgrade\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Kips Bay Boys &amp; Girls Club modernizes flagship Bronx clubhouse with $7.5M upgrade<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/politics\/2025\/04\/24\/city-council-passes-bill-cracking-down-on-helicopter-noise\">Spectrum News NY1<\/a>: City Council passes bill cracking down on helicopter noise<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/nyc-helicopter-ban-bill-passes\/\">CBS News<\/a>: NYC Council passes bill banning certain helicopter flights weeks after fatal crash<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hoodline.com\/2025\/04\/new-york-city-council-votes-on-ban-of-non-essential-helicopter-flights-amid-safety-and-noise-concerns\/\">Hoodline<\/a>: New York City Council Votes on Ban of Non-Essential Helicopter Flights Amid Safety and Noise Concerns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/nyc-council-regulates-tourist-helicopters-221841234.html\">Yahoo News<\/a>: NYC Council regulates tourist helicopters following fatal crash and noise concerns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/new-york\/new-york-city\/non-essential-chopper-flights-be-limited-after-hudson-river-crash\">Patch<\/a>: NYC Council Passes Bill To Curb &#8216;Non-Essential&#8217; Chopper Flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crainsnewyork.com\/politics-policy\/council-limits-helicopter-flights-after-deadly-hudson-river-crash\">Crain&#8217;s New York<\/a>: Council limits sightseeing, commuter helicopters after deadly Hudson River crash<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/04\/24\/us-news\/nyc-council-passes-bills-to-crack-down-on-tour-helicopters-and-add-new-gender-option-to-city-docs\/\">NY Post<\/a>: NYC Council passes bills to crack down on helicopter tours, add new gender option to city documents<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/nyc-lawmakers-to-vote-on-ban-on-non-essential-helicopter-flights-after-deadly-crash\">Gothamist<\/a>: NYC lawmakers approve restrictions on \u2018non-essential\u2019 helicopter flights after deadly crash<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2025\/04\/24\/tragic-helicopter-crash-nyc-council-votes-limit-noisy-choppers\/\">NY Daily News<\/a>: After tragic NYC helicopter crash, City Council votes to ban noisy flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univision.com\/local\/nueva-york-wxtv\/concejo-de-la-ciudad-de-nueva-york-vota-proyectos-de-ley-para-limitar-vuelos-turisticos-en-helicoptero-video\">Univision<\/a>: Concejo de la ciudad de Nueva York vota proyectos de ley para limitar vuelos tur\u00edsticos en helic\u00f3ptero<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5ny.com\/news\/nyc-council-passes-bill-regulating-noisy-non-essential-helicopter-flights-from-city-heliports\">FOX5 News<\/a>: NYC Council passes bill regulating noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nystateofpolitics.com\/state-of-politics\/new-york\/politics\/2025\/04\/24\/city-council-passes-bill-cracking-down-on-helicopter-noise\">NY State of Politics<\/a>: City Council passes bill cracking down on helicopter noise<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/nyc-council-regulates-tourist-helicopters-following-fatal-crash-and-noise-concerns\/\">PIX11 News<\/a>: NYC Council regulates tourist helicopters following fatal crash and noise concerns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/in-focus-shows\/2025\/04\/19\/councilmember-farias-discusses-climate-agenda-legislation\">Spectrum News NY1<\/a>: Council Majority Leader Amanda Farias discusses new legislation part of climate agenda<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackenterprise.com\/preston-high-school-saved-from-closure-thanks-to-8-5m-deal-with-ballys-foundation\/\">Black Enterprise<\/a>: Preston High School Saved From Closure in $8.5M deal with Bally\u2019s Foundation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalnewsline.com\/stories\/670996217-preston-high-school-s-future-secured-through-25-year-lease-agreement\">Legal Newsline<\/a>: Preston High School&#8217;s future secured through 25-year lease agreement<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/breaking-preston-high-school-saved-from-closure-in-8-5m-deal-with-ballys-foundation\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally\u2019s Foundation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/04\/22\/nyregion\/preston-catholic-school-bronx.html\">New York Times<\/a>: Preston High School to Stay Open as Nuns Sell to a Casino Firm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodnews.org\/update-ballys-nuns-preston-strike-deal-on-jlos-former-h-s-after-ag-hearing-other-catholic-schools-not-so-lucky\/\">Norwood News<\/a>: UPDATE Bally\u2019s, Nuns &amp; Preston Strike Deal on JLo\u2019s Former H.S. after AG Hearing; Other Catholic Schools Not So Lucky<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/realestateindepth.com\/ny-state-brokers-8-5-million-deal-to-save-preston-high-school-in-the-bronx\/\">Real Estate In-Depth<\/a>: NY State Brokers $8.5-Million Deal to Save Preston High School in the Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/04\/13\/us\/schumer-helicopter-company-hudson-river-crash\/index.html\">CNN<\/a>: FAA grounds company whose helicopter crashed into Hudson after employee who voluntarily suspended flights is fired<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-candidates-secure-key-endorsements\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Several Bronx candidates secure key endorsements from labor, religion and housing groups in 2025 races<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/city-council-farias-adams-139k-check-fan4kids\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: City Council Majority Leader Far\u00edas, Speaker Adams present $139K check to FAN4Kids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/politics\/2025\/04\/how-become-speaker-new-york-city-council\/404505\/\">City and State<\/a>: Inside the quiet race for New York City&#8217;s second-most powerful position<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/power-politics-unpacking-the-hudson-helicopter-crash-dominican-republic-roof-collapse-tragedies\">News12 The Bronx<\/a>: Power &amp; Politics: Unpacking the Hudson helicopter crash, Dominican Republic roof collapse tragedies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/us\/news-today\/article\/how-hudson-helicopter-crash-happened-f29xvrj0c\">The Times<\/a>: How did the Hudson helicopter crash happen?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/fatal-helicopter-crash-in-the-hudson-river\/\">AMNY<\/a>: Fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River sparks debate on aerial sight-seeing tours and safety concerns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyneagle.com\/articles\/2025\/04\/11\/stop-the-chop-revives-urge-for-laws-to-ban-nonessential-helicopter-flights\/\">Brooklyn Eagle<\/a>: \u2018Stop the Chop\u2019 revives urge for laws to ban nonessential helicopter flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/idtechwire.com\/nyc-council-seeks-to-tighten-oversight-of-nypd-surveillance-technologies\/\">ID Tech Wire<\/a>: NYC Council Seeks to Tighten Oversight of NYPD Surveillance Technologies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/nyc-lawmakers-to-approve-new-guidelines-for-nypds-use-of-surveillance-technology\">Gothamist<\/a>: NYC lawmakers to approve new guidelines for NYPD\u2019s use of surveillance technology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/04\/10\/nyregion\/preston-high-school-bronx-jennifer-lopez-catholic.html\">New York Times<\/a>: In the Bronx, A Battle Over the Future of Preston High School<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyswithswag.org\/the-blog\/can-letitia-james-stop-the-closure-of-preston-high-school-the-law-the-hearing-and-the-big-question-ahead\">Attorneys With Swag Blog<\/a>: Can Letitia James Stop the Closure of Preston High School? The Law, the Hearing, and the Big Question Ahead<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crainsnewyork.com\/politics-policy\/nyc-hotel-industry-pushes-lower-occupancy-tax-counter-tourism-drop\">Crain&#8217;s New York<\/a>: Hotel industry pushes to lower city\u2019s \u2018tax on tourists\u2019 amid Trump tariffs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/longisland.news12.com\/attorney-general-james-holds-public-hearing-on-future-of-preston-high-school\">News12<\/a>: Attorney General James holds public hearing on future of Preston HS<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/45th-precinct-host-community-basketball-games\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: 45th Precinct to host series of community basketball games<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechiefleader.com\/stories\/federal-policies-may-threaten-citys-efforts-to-close-gender-pay-gap,54125\">Chief Leader<\/a>: Federal policies may threaten city&#8217;s efforts to close gender pay gap | City Council, advocates mark Equal Pay Day<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nycclc.org\/news\/unions-rally-19th-annual-equal-pay-day\">NYCCLC Blog<\/a>: Unions Rally for 19th Annual Equal Pay Day<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/city-council-approves-parkchester-school-site\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: City Council approves Parkchester school site to help meet class size mandate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/attorney-general-to-hold-public-hearing-on-preston-high-school-closure\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Attorney General to hold public hearing on Preston High School closure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/letter-to-the-editor-sisters-decline-ballys-8-5m-offer-for-preston-high\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Letter to the Editor: Sisters decline Bally\u2019s $8.5M offer for Preston High<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylandnyc.org\/proposed-council-bill-aims-to-study-increasing-use-of-electric-for-hire-vehicles\/\">NYU Law School CityLand Blog<\/a>: Proposed Council Bill Aims to Study Increasing Use of Electric For-Hire Vehicles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/advocates-city-hall-rally-pay-gap-women-nyc\/\">AMNY<\/a>: Advocates rally at City Hall to finally close the pay gap for women in New York City<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/rich-people-new-york-city-helicopter-commute-avoid-cars-traffic-2025-3\">Business Insider<\/a>: The Rich vs. Rush Hour<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/ramadan-iftar-celebration-ps-106\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx leaders and residents gather at P.S. 106 for Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan and unity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/march-column-green-bronx-just-sustainable-economy\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Column \u2013 Building a green Bronx: The path to a just, sustainable economy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/preston-high-school-community-rallies-at-throggs-neck-st-patricks-day-parade\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Preston High School community rallies at Throggs Neck St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade to fight closure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/letter-to-the-editor-sisters-decline-ballys-8-5m-offer-for-preston-high\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bally\u2019s foundation bid $8.5M for Preston High School property, but Sisters rejected offer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/preston-high-school-board-of-trustees-says-decision-to-close-school-is-final\">News12 The Bronx<\/a>: Preston High School Board of Trustees says decision to close school is &#8216;final&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/castle-hill-bid-lighting-ceremony-ramadan\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Castle Hill BID hosts lighting ceremony to mark beginning of Ramadan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/preston-high-school-closure-sparks-outcry-as-community-demands-transparency\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Preston High School closure sparks outcry as community demands transparency<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/politics\/2025\/03\/airbnb-pac-starts-spending-support-riley-farias-salamanca-and-more\/403646\/\">City and State<\/a>: Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Far\u00edas, Salamanca and more<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/politics\/2025\/03\/adrienne-adams-launches-campaign-most-endorsements-yet\/403600\/\">City and State<\/a>: A whole lot of elected officials showed up at Adrienne Adams\u2019 campaign launch<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2025\/03\/07\/nyc-probation-commissioner-denies-she-wrote-op-ed-published-under-her-name\/\">NY Daily News<\/a>: NYC Probation Commissioner denies she wrote op-ed published under her name<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/you-cant-escape-time-sisters-of-divine-compassion-explain-decision-behind-closure-of-preston-high-school\">News12 The Bronx<\/a>: &#8216;You can&#8217;t escape time.&#8217; Sisters of Divine Compassion explain decision behind closure of Preston High School<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-leaders-split-on-trump-administrations-move-to-halt-congestion-pricing\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx leaders split on Trump administration\u2019s move to halt congestion pricing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thechiefleader.com\/stories\/homecare-nurses-demand-contract-restored-health-care,53901\">Chief Leader<\/a>: Homecare nurses demand contract, restored health care<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otdowntown.com\/news\/dt-heliport-changes-coming-but-who-will-run-it-is-a-little-up-in-air-FJ4218777\">Our Town<\/a>: DT Heliport Changes Coming, But Who Will Run It<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/centerlight-nurses-demand-reinstatement-of-health-coverage-and-fair-contract-terms\/\">Harlem World<\/a>: Centerlight Nurses Demand Reinstatement Of Health Coverage And Fair Contract Terms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/column-prepare-for-preliminary-budget-hearings-and-community-funding-opportunities\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Column: Prepare for preliminary budget hearings and community funding opportunities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/investigations\/nyc-council-probes-deal-privatize-municipal-health-lab-building\/6129673\/\">NBC New York<\/a>: After I-Team investigation, NYC Council probes deal to privatize municipal health lab building<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2025\/01\/30\/nyc-council-probing-adams-staffers-involvement-in-ex-employers-development-deal-with-city\/\">NY Daily News<\/a>: NYC Council probing Adams staffer\u2019s involvement in ex-employer\u2019s development deal with city<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/column-ensuring-a-safer-more-accessible-future-for-our-neighborhoods\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Column: Ensuring a safer, more accessible future for our neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/automarketplace.substack.com\/p\/nyc-tlc-board-to-vote-on-uber-tv\">Auto Marketplace<\/a>: NYC TLC Board to Vote on &#8216;Uber TV&#8217;, New Insurance Rules &amp; WAV Wait Times<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/dot-cut-ribbon-on-soundview-street-safety\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: DOT and Bronx officials celebrate Soundview street safety upgrades amid calls for greater action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04ac2c72cdd434eeb9fbe696e319099b\"><strong>2024 Notable Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2024\/12\/02\/in-wake-of-trump-election-nyc-council-backs-latine-studies-public-schools-curriculum\/\">NY Daily News:<\/a> In wake of Trump election, NYC Council backs Latine Studies public schools curriculum<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2024\/11\/2024-power-diversity-women-100\/401010\/?oref=csny_powerlist_nl&amp;utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Women%20Power%20100%20-%20Nov%2018%2C%202024&amp;utm_term=newsletter_csny_alert\">City &amp; State:<\/a> The 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-biz-honored-on-small-business-saturday\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Small Business Saturday: Far\u00edas honored 3 Bronx-based businesses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/cm-farias-distributes-free-turkeys\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> CM Farias distributes free turkeys in Soundview ahead of Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/latinhorror.com\/george-a-romero-recognized-with-street-co-naming-in-the-bronx\/\">Latin Horror<\/a>: George A. Romero Recognized with Street Co-Naming in The Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CZXMPymq6HZlaKnm4bKMucel5gIwsv-VPOlsQVPHBx8\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.uvswjcn8z6ck\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Photos: CM Far\u00edas hosts skate party at Caserta Playground <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2024\/09\/2024-power-diversity-latino-100\/399447\/?oref=csny_powerlist_nl&amp;utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Latino%20Power%20100%20alert%20-%20Sep%2016%2C%202024&amp;utm_term=newsletter_csny_alert\">City and State<\/a>: The 2024 Power of Diversity: Latino 100<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundo47.com\/historias-destacadas\/nyc-ferry-descuentos-viajes-estudiantes-secundaria\/2500241\/\">Telemundo 47<\/a>: NYC Ferry ofrece descuentos en viajes para estudiantes de secundaria<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/high-school-students-nyc-ferry-discount\/\">AMNY<\/a>: City high school students can now ride the NYC Ferry for less than $2<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/parkchester-bronx-metro-north-station-area-plan\/\">CBS News:<\/a> Parkchester gets $149 million investment under Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. Here&#8217;s how officials want to transform neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uXeeU6lqSU8&amp;t=1s\">BronxNet<\/a>: BronxTalk | Council-member Amanda Farias<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/video\/new-york-city-council-approves-bronx-housing-plan-metro-north-stations\/\">CBS News:<\/a> New York City Council approves Bronx housing plan, Metro-North stations<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/ground-breaks-dog-park-barbecue-castle-hill-houses\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Castle Hill Houses breaks ground on new space featuring dog park and barbecue area<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/column-26-million-bronx-council-district-18\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: $26.3 million is on its way to Bronx Council District 18<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refinery29.com\/en-us\/electing-afro-latinas-office-politics\">Refinery 29<\/a>: Behind The Movement to Get More Afro-Latines in Office<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecity.nyc\/2024\/07\/18\/election-council-approval-power-commissioner-bill\/\">The City<\/a>: Council Pushes Ballot Proposal Despite Charter Review Group<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-museum-of-the-arts-renovation\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: \u2018A world-class space\u2019: Bronx Museum of the Arts breaks ground on $33 million renovation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.6sqft.com\/bronx-metro-north-station-rezoning-moves-forward\/\">6sqft New York City<\/a>: Bronx Metro-North station rezoning plan approved by City Planning Commission<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/inside-city-hall\/2024\/06\/28\/councilmembers-discuss-budget-agreement\">Spectrum News NY 1<\/a>: Councilmembers discuss budget agreement<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/in-focus-shows\/2024\/05\/31\/councilmember-farias-discusses-being-the-first-latina-majority-leader\">Spectrum News NY 1<\/a>: Bronx Councilmember Amanda Farias discusses being the first Latina Majority Leader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/farias-menstrual-product-giveaway\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: CM Far\u00edas hosts menstrual product giveaway in Soundview<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5ny.com\/video\/1463318\">Fox 5 NY<\/a>: Advocates lay out case to build Bronx skate park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/new-york-city-council-reforms-parking-garage-regulations-in-wake-of-collapse\/\">Pix 11<\/a>: New York City Council reforms parking garage regulations in wake of collapse<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/nyc-health-hospitals-jacobi-nurses-week\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: NYC Health + Hospitals\/Jacobi celebrates National Nurses Week<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5ny.com\/news\/nyc-opens-first-pet-friendly-homeless-shelter-in-the-bronx\">Fox 5 NY<\/a>: NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/amp\/newyork\/news\/bronx-street-vendor-regulations-licenses\/\">CBS News: <\/a>Bronx street vendor loses home after paying high DSNY fines. Here&#8217;s the change vendors want from NYC.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/amp\/newyork\/news\/nyc-helicopter-noise-resolutions-city-council\/\">CBS News<\/a>: Resolutions cracking down on helicopter noise, safety heard by New York City Council<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/opinion\/olink-between-brain-injuries-and-domestic-violence\/\">AMNY:<\/a> Op-Ed | The link between brain injuries and domestic violence<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/stevenson-square-development\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Camber Property Group kicks off first phases of $1 billion Stevenson Square development in Soundview<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanpost.news\/hispanic-amanda-farias-made-2nd-in-command-in-ny-city-council\/#google_vignette\">American Post:<\/a> Hispanic Amanda Farias Made 2nd In Command in NY City Council<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodnews.org\/democrat-amanda-farias-appointed-as-city-council-majority-leader\/\">Norwood News<\/a>: Democrat Amanda Far\u00edas Appointed as City Council Majority Leader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nyc.streetsblog.org\/2024\/01\/10\/lifting-street-vendor-permit-cap-could-raise-17-million-watchdog-says\">Streetsblog NYC<\/a>: Lifting Street Vendor Permit Cap Could Raise $17 Million, Watchdog Says<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecity.nyc\/2024\/01\/12\/harding-park-bronx-redesign-expansion-amanda-farias\/\">The City<\/a>: Bronx Park Gets Multi-Million Dollar Injection After Three Decades<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/newsletters\/weekly-new-york-real-estate-infrastructure\/2024\/01\/22\/adams-first-neighborhood-rezoning-set-to-move-forward-00136860\">Politico<\/a>: Adams\u2019 first neighborhood rezoning set to move forward<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eldiariony.com\/2024\/01\/29\/en-lugar-de-retorica-digamos-la-verdad-el-concejo-de-nyc-deberia-anular-el-veto-del-alcalde-a-la-ley-de-cuantas-paradas\/\">El Diario<\/a>: En Lugar de Ret\u00f3rica, Digamos La Verdad: El Concejo de NYC deber\u00eda anular el veto del Alcalde a la Ley de Cu\u00e1ntas Paradas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/new-york-city-council-expected-to-override-mayor-eric-adams-veto-of-how-many-stops-act\/\">CBS News:<\/a> How Many Stops Act: New York City Council overrides Mayor Eric Adams&#8217; veto<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/families-meet-fur-ever-friends-at-castle-hill-pet-adoption-event\">News 12<\/a>: Families meet fur-ever friends at Castle Hill pet adoption event&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/11\/metro\/bronx-pol-amanda-farias-eyes-nyc-human-milk-bank-to-feed-infants\/\">NY Post<\/a>: Bronx pol Amanda Farias eyes NYC \u2018human milk bank\u2019 to feed infants&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/nyc-council-may-force-cruise-ships-to-cut-diesel-engines-when-docking-in-city-waters\">Gothamist<\/a>: NYC Council may force cruise ships to cut diesel engines when docking in city waters<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-skateparks\/\">Bronx Times: <\/a>Skateboard legend Tony Hawk\u2019s nonprofit to bring revamped skate parks to Allerton, Soundview Park<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/soundview-affordable-senior-housing\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Developers, pols break ground on $1B affordable and senior housing complex in Soundview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2023 Notable Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn.news12.com\/asylum-seekers-take-part-in-three-kings-day-celebration\">News 12<\/a>: Asylum Seekers take part in Three Kings Day Celebration<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn.news12.com\/city-council-members-from-the-bronx-call-on-governor-to-invest-in-public-transportation\">News 12<\/a>: Bronx Council Member Calls for Investment to Shorten Public Transportation waiting times<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/bronx-officials-push-for-anti-violence-program-helping-victims\">News 12<\/a>: Bronx officials push for anti-violence program helping victims<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/farias-25k-jacobi-stand-up-to-violence\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Far\u00edas delivers $25K check to Jacobi Hospital\u2019s Stand Up to Violence Program<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkchestertimes.com\/author\/abdulhaqq\/\">Parkchester Times<\/a>: Bangladeshi Community celebrates Mother Tongue Day in Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/bronx\/pro-skateboarder-from-the-bronx-gets-recognition-at-home\/\">Pix 11<\/a>: Pro skateboarder from the Bronx gets recognition at home<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/15-million-check-signed-for-affordable-senior-housing-project-in-soundview\">News 12<\/a>: $1.5 million check signed for affordable senior housing project in Soundview<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechiefleader.com\/stories\/unions-advocates-mark-equal-pay-day,50044\">The Chief<\/a>: Unions, advocates mark Equal Pay Day<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/education\/all-high-schoolers-will-soon-be-eligible-for-reduced-ferry-fares-and-access-to-idnyc-cards\/\">AMNY<\/a>: All high schoolers will soon be eligible for reduced ferry fares and greater access to IDNYC cards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=HNy6Af4c1Hw\">TBN<\/a>: New York City Council Bangladeshi Independence Day event<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecitylife.org\/2023\/03\/29\/another-thirteen-stations-to-be-refurbished-as-part-of-new-york-city-transits-re-new-vation-program\/\">City Life<\/a>: Another Thirteen Stations to be Refurbished as part of New York City Transit\u2019s Re-New-Vation Program<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodnews.org\/student-exhibit-at-montefiore-gallery-of-artful-medicine-honors-ukraine\/\">Norwood News<\/a>: Student Exhibit at Montefiore Gallery of ARTFul Medicine Honors Ukraine<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/lawmakers-push-for-first-redesign-of-nyc-truck-routes-since-1970s\">Gothamist<\/a>: Lawmakers push for first redesign of NYC truck routes since 1970s<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn.news12.com\/mayor-announces-extension-to-water-bill-amnesty-program\">News 12<\/a>: Mayor announces extension to Water Bill Amnesty Program<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechiefleader.com\/stories\/council-looks-to-revitalize-citys-industrial-business-zones,50384?\">The Chief<\/a>: Council looks to revitalize city\u2019s industrial business zones<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/news\/local\/you-can-now-report-double-parking-blocked-bus-and-bike-lanes-on-new-nyc-dot-platform\/4299692\/\">NBC<\/a>: You Can Now Report Double-Parking, Blocked Bus and Bike Lanes on New NYC DOT Platform<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiesdive.com\/news\/nyc-green-manufacturing-industrial-zoning-update\/649920\/\">Smart Cities Dive<\/a>: To spur green manufacturing and jobs, will NYC change its industrial zoning?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Kuo-qlnjTYMl7Ed0wLx8hjnKIh9lxxGzM-tzTRjvTaQ\/edit#gid=0\">Norwood News<\/a>: Bronx Nurses Honored for their Dedication &amp; Service during Nurses Week 2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/officials-introduce-new-bills-aimed-to-break-barriers-in-menstrual-health-discussions\">News 12<\/a>: Officials introduce new bills aimed to break barriers in menstrual health discussions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/opinion\/ny-oped-menstrual-equity-is-not-wokeism-20230525-psduiso36jbufc74kni2t46dke-story.html\">Daily News<\/a>: Opinion- Menstrual equity is not \u2018wokeism\u2019: Access for all should not be blocked, but expanded, like NYC is doing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronxites-participatory-budgeting\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: More than $5.1M is going to projects chosen by Bronxites through participatory budgeting<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/bronx\/a-bronx-street-will-be-renamed-after-nycha-advocate-roxanne-reid-way\/\">Pix 11<\/a>: Bronx street renamed after NYCHA advocate: \u2018Roxanne Reid Way\u2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gothamgazette.com\/130-opinion\/12069-carrying-juneteenth-forward-nyc\">Gotham Gazette<\/a>: Opinion- Carrying Juneteenth Forward in New York City<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/opinion\/2023\/06\/opinion-restoring-cuts-nychas-vacant-unit-readiness-program\/388151\/\">City and State<\/a>: Opinion- Restoring cuts to NYCHA\u2019s Vacant Unit Readiness Program<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citylimits.org\/2023\/06\/29\/new-york-earns-stripes-for-electric-vehicle-adoption-but-theres-still-work-to-do\/\">CityLimits<\/a>: New York Earns Stripes for Electric Vehicle Adoption, But There\u2019s Still Work to Do<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/policy\/2023\/07\/new-york-citys-uphill-battle-save-manufacturing\/388172\/\">City &amp; State<\/a>: New York City\u2019s uphill battle to save manufacturing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therealdeal.com\/new-york\/2023\/07\/05\/pols-keep-trying-to-save-manufacturing-as-landlords-seek-more-lucrative-uses\/\">The Real Deal<\/a>: Pols keep trying to save manufacturing as landlords seek more lucrative uses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/department-of-sanitation-installs-new-cameras-in-effort-to-crackdown-on-illegal-dumping\">News12:<\/a> Department of Sanitation installs new cameras in effort to crackdown on illegal dumping<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylandnyc.org\/parks-dept-celebrates-reopening-of-noble-playground-in-the-bronx\/\">City Land:<\/a> Parks Department Celebrates Reopening of Noble Playground in the Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/ghetto-film-school\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: The Bronx\u2019s Ghetto Film School: Where \u2018story is the heart of everything\u2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/first-term-council-member\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Column | Wrapping up my first term as your council member<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/wimee-the-robot-makes-special-appearance-during-story-time-at-soundview-library\">News 12:<\/a> Wimee The Robot makes special appearance during story time at Soundview library<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/councilmember-hosts-inaugural-bronx-metro-north-public-workshop\">News 12<\/a>: Councilmember hosts inaugural Bronx Metro-North public workshop<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/video\/new-report-highlights-wage-gap-for-latina-workers\/\">CBS<\/a>: New report highlights wage gap for Latina workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/citys-rat-czar-targeting-parkchester\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: City\u2019s first \u2018rat czar\u2019 targeting slew of vermin sightings at Parkchester station<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2023\/10\/26\/nycs-ev-plan-shocks-rideshare-drivers-and-passengers-will-lose-from-green-rides-rule\/\">Daily News<\/a>: Op-Ed: NYC&#8217;s EV Plan Shocks Rideshare Drivers and Passengers Will Lose from Green Rides Rule<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnyc.org\/story\/new-york-legislators-are-proposing-statewide-purple-alert-missing-domestic-violence-victims\/\">WNYC:<\/a> New York legislators are proposing a statewide &#8220;purple alert&#8221; for missing domestic violence victims<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/politics\/2023\/11\/nyc-must-create-new-industrial-development-plan-under-council-bill\/392062\/\">City &amp; State<\/a>: NYC must create new industrial development plan under council bill<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/commercialobserver.com\/2023\/11\/nyc-council-approves-bills-industrial-action-plan-fair-housing-targets\/\">Commercial Observer<\/a>: NYC Council Approves Bills to Boost Housing and Industrial Development<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/opinion\/vending-is-broken-heres-how-to-fix-it\/\">AMNY:<\/a> Op-Ed | Vending is broken. Here\u2019s how to fix it.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/menstrual-cups-are-coming-to-nycs-temporary-shelters-youth-detention-centers-and-jails\">Gothamist:<\/a> Menstrual cups are coming to NYC\u2019s temporary shelters, youth detention centers and jails<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/manhattan\/new-york-city-street-vendors-rally-for-new-legislation\/\">Pix 11:<\/a> New York City street vendors rally for new legislation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/bronx-elementary-school-welcomes-brand-new-community-fridge\">News 12:<\/a> Bronx elementary school welcomes brand-new community fridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2022 Notable Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nyc.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=26e0400d2b53bd17c2fb169a4&amp;id=58717dd18e&amp;e=bc75ae213b\">The New Yorker: <\/a>The Majority for the First Time, Women Make up Most of the City Council<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gothamgazette.com\/city\/11190-city-council-nyc-workforce-development-mayor-adams\">Gotham Gazette<\/a>: As Mayor Adams Takes On The Issue, City Council Examines Nyc Workforce Development Programs And Plans<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecity.nyc\/bronx\/2022\/3\/17\/22984055\/bronx-council-participatory-budgeting\">The City<\/a>: Four Bronx Council Members Give Constituents New Power to Vote on Local Spending, Even as Five Others Pull Out&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4r5_5_vS49s\">Bronxnet<\/a>: Bronx Talks \u2013 City Council&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/news\/politics\/new-york-elections-government\/ny-councilwoman-amanda-farias-municipal-jobs-guarantee-20220328-tnyuoyhairacjnr4psq35mfyzq-story.html\">Daily News:<\/a> Bronx Councilwoman Begins Push For NYC Jobs Guarantee<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnyc.org\/story\/51-council-members-52-weeks-district-18-amanda-farias\/\">WNYC<\/a>: The Brian Lehrer Show, 51 Council Members In 52 Weeks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/new-york\/ny-mayor-adams-baby-formula-price-gougers-crackdown-20220522-sdgz76i6uffpvheb2n2etmlixy-story.html\">Daily News:<\/a> Mayor Adams Launches Crackdown On Infant Formula Price Gougers Amid City\u2019s Dwelling Supply<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/column-first-100-days\/\">Bronx Times:<\/a> Column: First 100 Days<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodnews.org\/new-law-task-force-aims-to-prevent-another-twin-parks-fire-tragedy\/\">Norwood News<\/a>: New Law &amp; Task Force Aims To Prevent Another Twin Parks Fire Tragedy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourtownny.com\/news\/a-day-of-protest-AY2054057\">OurTown:<\/a> A Day Of Protest, Council Members Joined New Yorkers To Rally For Abortion Rights On Tuesday After The Leaked Supreme Court Draft Majority Opinion \u2014 Poised To Overturn Roe V. Wade<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/castle-hill-bid-signed-into-law\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Mayor Adams Signs New Business Improvement District Into Law For Castle Hill Section<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.norwoodnews.org\/bronx-city-council-members-introduce-bill-expanding-heat-sensor-program-to-track-building-heat-requirements\/\">Norwood News:<\/a> Bronx City Council Members Introduce Bill Expanding Heat Sensor Program To Track Building Heat Requirements<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn.news12.com\/new-shower-hoses-installed-in-bronx-homes-at-risk-of-legionnaires-disease\">News 12<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/new-york\/ny-mayor-adams-baby-formula-price-gougers-crackdown-20220522-sdgz76i6uffpvheb2n2etmlixy-story.html\">:<\/a> New Shower Hoses Installed In Bronx Homes At Risk Of Legionnaires Disease<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/multiple-city-agencies-joining-forces-in-hunts-point-transformation-plan\">News 12<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecity.nyc\/2022\/4\/15\/23027426\/council-eases-salary-disclosure-law-rollback-bill\">: <\/a>Multiple City Agencies Joining Forces In Hunts Point Transformation Plan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citylandnyc.org\/city-planning-hears-application-for-affordable-housing-for-seniors-and-new-venue-for-church-in-soundview\/\">City Land:<\/a> City Planning Hears Application for Affordable Housing for Seniors and New Venue for Church in Soundview<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/power-and-politics-full-show-city-council-womens-caucus-plans-to-protect-abortion-access\">News 12:<\/a> Power &amp; Politics Full Show: City Council Women\u2019s Caucus Plans To Protect Abortion Access<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/column-highlights-from-council-district-18s-budget-for-fy-2023\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Highlights from Council District 18\u2019s budget for FY 2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nyc.streetsblog.org\/2022\/08\/15\/to-do-list-congestion-pricing-must-mitigate-added-bronx-trucks\/\">Streetsblog NYC<\/a>: To-Do List: Congestion Pricing Must Mitigate Added Bronx Trucks, Pols Say<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/investing-affordable-housing\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Column: Investing in affordable housing is critical to our economic recovery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/transit\/council-bill-half-price-nyc-ferry-under-18s\/\">AMNY<\/a>: Pol Floats Half-Price NYC Ferry Tickets for Kids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/stevenson-commonsfamily-day\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Stevenson Commons holds Family Day Event and Back to School giveaway<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.cuny.edu\/homepage\/show\/latinas\/\">CUNY Latina<\/a>: September 2022 | LATiNAS<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/roll-out-skate-party-brings-good-vibes-to-parkchester\">News 12:<\/a> ROLL OUT! Skate Party Brings Good Vibes to Parkchester<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/bronx-doctors-highlight-free-mobile-mammograms-at-stevenson-family-health-center\">News 12<\/a>: Bronx doctors highlight free mobile mammograms at Stevenson Family Health Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecitylife.org\/2022\/10\/31\/city-completes-8-8-million-transformation-of-morrison-avenue-plaza-in-the-bronx\/\">City Life<\/a>: City completes $8.8 million transformation of Morrison ave plaza in the Bronx<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/council-member-farias-hosts-thanksgiving-giveaway-at-sotomayor-community\">News 12<\/a>: Council Member Farias hosts Thanksgiving giveaway at Sotomayor Community Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/in-focus-shows\/2022\/11\/19\/councilmember-amanda-far-as-discusses-the-bronx-s-recovery-\">NY 1<\/a>: Council Member Amanda Far\u00edas discusses the Bronx\u2019s recovery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/it-represents-the-future-usd87m-restoration-project-on-orchard-beach\">News 12<\/a>: It represents the future\u2019 \u2013 $87M restoration project on Orchard Beach Pavilion Begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p  id=\"block-67954e15-a596-48a1-92fc-810467869688\"><strong>Read my monthly column in the Bronx Times <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\"><strong>[Click Her<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/category\/opinion\/column\/\"><strong>e]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 Notable Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1t5UNZaGHZg?si=21CIfgdcI0YeBtxS\">Project Pawn Back-to-School Giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elnuevodiario.com.do\/dominicanos-en-nyc-buscan-reelegirse-en-posiciones-electivas-que-ocupan\/\">El Nuevo Diario<\/a>: Dominicanos en NYC buscan reelegirse en posiciones electivas que ocupan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eldiariony.com\/2025\/06\/16\/el-bronx-va-a-primarias-municipales-con-una-historia-de-extrema-apatia-electoral-y-una-latente-crisis-de-vivienda\/\">El Diario de Nueva York<\/a>: El Bronx va a primarias municipales con una historia de extrema apat\u00eda electoral y una latente crisis de vivienda<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/home-rule-lifetime-nypd-pension-children\/\">CBS News<\/a>: New bill grants lifetime NYPD pension to children of fallen officers, closing gap in previous law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/orphaned-nypd-officers-children-to-receive-death-benefits-under-new-law\/\">PIX11 News<\/a>: Orphaned NYPD officer\u2019s children to receive death benefits under new law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/11\/us-news\/nyc-council-signs-off-on-bid-for-lifetime-pensions-for-slain-nypd-cops-kids-honoring-her-today\/\">NY Post<\/a>: NYC council signs off on bid to grant lifetime pensions for slain NYPD cop\u2019s kids: \u2018Honoring her today\u2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amny.com\/news\/nyc-council-resolution-nypd-familia-pension\/\">AMNY<\/a>: NYC Council resolution brings slain NYPD Detective Familia\u2019s family closer to pension justice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/city-council-asks-albany-to-grant-full-benefits-to-slain-bronx-detectives-family\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx daughter of slain officer wins City Council support in pension fight<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/city-council-passes-home-rule-for-family-of-fallen-nypd-detective-miosotis-familia\">News12 The Bronx<\/a>: City Council passes home rule for family of fallen NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gothamist.com\/news\/at-nychas-first-dog-park-bronx-k-9-and-human-neighbors-alike-are-making-fast-friends\">Gothamist<\/a>: At NYCHA\u2019s first dog park, Bronx K-9 and human neighbors alike are making fast friends<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/first-nycha-dog-park-opens\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: First NYCHA dog park in the city opens in Castle Hill<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bronx.news12.com\/new-dog-park-opens-at-nychas-castle-hill-campus\">News12 The Bronx:<\/a> New dog park opens at NYCHA&#8217;s Castle Hill campus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityandstateny.com\/power-lists\/2025\/06\/2025-bronx-power-100\/405759\/\">City and State<\/a>: The 2025 Bronx Power 100<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/charter-commission-hears-bronx-backlash-over-zoning-and-land-use-policies\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Charter Commission hears Bronx backlash over zoning and land use policies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/intelligencer\/article\/nyc-street-vendors-have-been-treated-poorly-for-300-years.html\">NY Magazine<\/a>: New York City Street Vendors Have Been Treated Poorly for 300 Years<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/bronx-catholics-welcome-pope-leo-xiv-express-hope-for-a-papacy-rooted-in-charity\/\">Bronx Times<\/a>: Bronx Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV, express hope for a papacy rooted in charity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ny.eater.com\/2025\/5\/7\/24425612\/street-vendor-reform-nyc-food-carts-immigrants\">Eater<\/a>: The fight to legalize more food carts in New York was always urgent.<\/li>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><small><a href=\"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/amanda-farias\/council-member-farias-in-the-news\/\">READ 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