Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 9:31 PM

District Office Closed Tomorrow

Please be reminded to leave a voicemail when you call us so we can get back to you as soon as possible     Dear Neighbor, Due to ongoing gas work at the district office we have been closed to the public this week and will continue to be closed tomorrow Friday, Jan…

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January 10, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Office Hours Tomorrow at Castle Hill Library

Our office has been closed due to ongoing gas work. Find us at the Castle Hill Library at 11:30 - 3 PM tomorrow     Dear Neighbor, This week my district office has been closed to the public due to ongoing and necessary gas work. Our team has been working remotely…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 7:45 PM

First Latina Majority Leader of the New York City Council

I am excited to announce that I have been appointed by Speaker Adrienne E. Adam to be Majority Leader of the New York City Council!     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you with exciting and historic news. This past Wednesday at the New York City Council Charter Mee…

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January 4, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Upcoming Events and Important Announcements

In this email find information on the Parkchester train station and important upcoming events     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you as a reminder of updates to the Parkchester train station escalator and upcoming events. Please be advised that as part of the AD…

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December 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Two Big Reminders before the End of the Year

Join me today at 3 PM for a toy giveaway and make sure to submit an idea for funding before Jan 12th     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you as a reminder of our holiday giveaway today and to encourage you to submit your project ideas to Participatory Budgeting. …

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December 19, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Holiday Giveaways Tonight & Thursday

Join me today at 4 PM at the Parkchester Library or this Thursday at I.S. 131 for free toys!     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you today as a reminder for our upcoming holiday giveaways. I am hosting two opportunities for families to get free toys for their ki…

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December 13, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Upcoming Events and Holiday Giveaways

Details on two upcoming holiday toy giveaways, community input meetings, and more.     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you today to let you know about a number of exciting events happening this December and at the beginning of next year! I am hosting two opportu…

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December 11, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Fire Safety Townhall Tomorrow in Parkchester

Join the FDNY and I this Tuesday at 5:30 PM for important fire safety tips and more     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you today to let you know I am hosting a Fire Safety townhall with FDNY TOMORROW, December 12th at 5:30 PM at P.S. 106 - The Parkchester School o…

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December 8, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Upcoming Fire Safety Townhall in Parkchester

Join the FDNY and I in Parkchester next Tuesday at 5:30 PM to go over important fire safety tips     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you today to let you know I am hosting a Fire Safety townhall with FDNY next Tuesday, December 12th at 5:30 PM at P.S. 106 - The Pa…

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November 30, 2023 at 7:32 PM

POSTPONED

Harding Park Community Visioning Session     Dear Neighbor, Unfortunately, due to a low number of RSVPs, we are postponing our Harding Park Renovation Visioning Session until further notice. It is important we get as many community members there to ensure NYC Park…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Upcoming Events

Harding Park Community Visioning Session Tomorrow & More!     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to you today to let you know about an exciting event happening tomorrow night at the Harding Park Homeowner's Association! In this year's budget, I was proud to have be…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Thanksgiving Food Distributions this Week

Join us this Friday or Saturday to receive free and healthy food for your family     Dear Neighbor,    With the holidays fast approaching, I have been hard at work to ensure that all families across our community have healthy food to bring home to their families fo…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Submit your ideas today

Participatory Budgeting is back for another year. Let me know how you want $1 million to be spent in our neighborhoods     Dear Neighbor,    Participatory Budgeting is back for the 3rd budget in a row. With over 2.5 l million dollars already selected by the communi…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Office Closed Tomorrow and Friday

Please be advised that in observance of Election Day and Veteran's Day my office will be closed     Dear Neighbor,    I am writing to let you know that my district office will be closed Tuesday, November 7th (Election Day) and Friday, November 10th (Veteran's Day).…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Cold Weather Alert

Effective immediately and will be in effect until 8 AM tomorrow morning due to low forecast temperatures     Dear Neighbor,    I am writing to let you know that the City has issued a Cold Weather Alert effective immediately and will be in effect until 8 AM tomorrow…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Día de los Muertos, join the nature club, and more! Open this email to see more details ....     Dear Neighbor, Happy Monday! I am writing to you today as a friendly reminder for the upcoming events my office is hosting. Celebrate Día de los Muertos wi…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Free & Upcoming Events

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, join the nature club, make plans for Halloween and more this fall. See more details in this email...     Dear Neighbor, Rain hasn't stopped our Fall season fun! We have several free Fall events in our community for all to enjoy and ta…

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October 19, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Fall Festival POSTPONED

Due to inclement weather that may cause safety concerns this weekend I am postponing our fall festival until the spring season     Dear Neighbor, My office’s Fall Festival event this Saturday has been POSTPONED to the Spring due to inclement weather that may cause…

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October 13, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Movie Night POSTPONED until Spring

Due to inclement weather that may cause safety concerns this weekend I am postponing our movie night until the spring season     Dear Neighbor, My office’s Halloween Movie Night event this Saturday has been POSTPONED to the Spring due to inclement weather that may…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Next Thursday- Healthy Food Truck at my District Office

Join us in Castle Hill for fresh affordable produce options and free health bucks     Dear Neighbor, On Thursday, October 12th the Westside Campaign for Hunger is bringing their Healthy Food Truck right outside my district office with fresh and affordable produce …

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 9:16 PM

DATE CHANGE: Skate Party Postponed until Spring

Due to inclement weather that may cause safety concerns this weekend I am postponing our skate party until the spring season     Dear Neighbor, My office’s Skate Party event this Saturday has been POSTPONED to the Spring due to inclement weather that may cause saf…

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October 3, 2023 at 3:10 PM

6 PM Tonight - Bronx Metro North Public Workshop

We need your feedback! Join us at P.S. 106 for our first in-person Bronx Metro North workshop     Dear Neighbor, Good morning. I am writing to send a friendly reminder that tonight my office is hosting our community’s first and incredibly important in-person Bronx…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Next Saturday- Skate Party at Watson Gleason Playground

This event includes free skates, helmets, and knee and elbow pads for you to use to learn and skate safely     Dear Neighbor, We’re back and ready to skate! Can’t wait to see you at our Skate Party with NYC Parks NEXT SATURDAY, October 7th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 P…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Next Tuesday- Bronx Metro North Public Workshop

We need your feedback! Join us at P.S. 106 for our first in-person Bronx Metro North workshop     Dear Neighbor, On October 3rd, next Tuesday join me, my office, and more of your Bronx Council Members at P.S. 106 - the Parkchester School for our first in-person Br…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM

DATE CHANGE: Skate Party Rescheduled to October 7th due to Rain

Join us on the first Saturday of October for our skate party!     Dear Neighbor, My office's highly anticipated Skate Party event this Saturday has been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, October 7th from 12 PM - 4 PM due to inclement weather this weekend. Please see the f…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 9:45 PM

TONIGHT Virtual Bronx Metro North Meeting at 6 PM

In 15 minutes use the link in this email to join our virtual Bronx Metro North meeting     Dear Neighbor, Our Bronx Metro North Station Info Session is starting in 15 minutes! Make sure to click the link below to join us tonight for this important meeting. Hope to…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Call To Action: Join me for a Bronx Metro North Info Session Wednesday at 6pm!

Join us virtually or in-person this Wednesday at 6pm to learn more about process, timelines, infrastructure and more...     Dear Neighbor, As you may know, our community is getting an exciting new transit option in Parkchester/Van Nest with a brand new Metro North…

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September 15, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Shredding Event this Sunday

Bring any unwanted paper documents that you want safely shredded to my district office...     Dear Neighbor, This Sunday you can join me at my District Office at 778 Castle Hill Avenue for a free shredding event from 10 AM - 1 PM. Bring any of your unwanted paper …

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September 14, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Movie Night Tomorrow at 7 PM

Bring your family and friends to watch Harry Potter at the Bronx Tratman playground. Popcorn provided!     Dear Neighbor, Every student is heading back to school - so head to Hogwarts with us tomorrow night! I am hosting a back to school movie night for students a…

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September 7, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Last Day to Apply for the Community Leaders Committee!

Are you looking for a way to be more involved in our community? ...     Dear Neighbor, Are you looking for a way to be more involved in our community? In my office I have launched a co-governance model, the Community Leaders Committee. The committee focuses on re…

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September 6, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Reminder- Movie Nights, Skate Party, Fall Festival & more coming up this Fall

In this email find details about our free events and ...     Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend with your friends and family. I am writing to remind you of the free events my office is hosting this September and October. We are kicking off t…

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August 29, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Reminder- Back to School Giveaway Tomorrow in Castle Hill

Join me tomorrow to receive free school supplies for your student in ...     Dear Neighbor, The first day of school is just around the corner. I wanted to send a friendly reminder that I have one more opportunities this week for you to get a free backpack and supp…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Reminder- Back to School Giveaway Tomorrow in Parkchester

Join me this week to receive free school supplies for your student in ...     Dear Neighbor, Happy Monday! I wanted to send a friendly reminder that I have two more opportunities this week for you to get a free backpack and supplies for your student ahead of the …

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August 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Back to School Giveaways

Join me at one of our upcoming events to receive free school supplies for your student ...     Dear Neighbor, The back to school season is just around the corner! It can be an exciting and often overwhelming time for students and parents alike. New environments, n…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Free Fall Events

Bookbag giveaways, movie nights, a skate party, and more are coming up this fall. See more details in this email...     Dear Neighbor, Free fall events are on their way to our community for all to enjoy! From bookbag giveaways, to fun movie nights, a skate party…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

August 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Summer Newsletter

See the events my office and I have hosted, community upgrades, upcoming events, and more     Dear Neighbor, I hope this email finds you well.  Below you will find updates on what I have been working on during the month of July. This includes a recap of community…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Heat Advisory

In this email find resources on how you can stay cool during this week's heat advisory     Dear Neighbor, Due to expected high temperatures, NYC cooling centers, NYC Parks public pools, and spray showers are open now through Saturday 7/29. For more information see…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Upcoming Events

This month I am hosting a food distribution, resources for taxi drivers, and a family law clinic. See the details in this email     Dear Neighbor, I am writing to let you know about three free and important events my office is hosting this month with our communit…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 8:35 PM

June & May Newsletter

See the events my office and I have hosted, community upgrades, upcoming events, and more     Dear Neighbor, I hope this email finds you well.  Below you will find updates on what I have been working on during the busy months of May and June. This includes a reca…

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June 30, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Location Change - Tonight's Movie Night Event

Join us at Watson Gleason Playground to watch Turning Red!     Dear Neighbor, Please be advised that tonights Movie Night event will now be held at Watson Gleason Playground. We will have free popcorn and mobile office hours available for all attendees. I hope t…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Food Drive Postponed

Please be advised that today's scheduled food drive at St. Helenas Church has been postponed due to inclement weather     Dear Neighbor, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to let you know that today's food drive has been postponed to Thursday, July 20t…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM

New York City agencies are coming to a block near you!

Next week I am hosting a week-long ‘City Services on Your Block’ event with opportunities to meet with the government agencies that serve you each day. Check out the details in this email.     Dear Neighbor, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to let yo…

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June 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Tonight! Watch Thor: Love and Thunder at Harding Park

Popcorn provided! Come meet my team and I to discuss local issues and watch a movie with family and friends     Dear Neighbor, Tonight I am hosting a movie night with Senator José Serrano and Assembly Member Kenny Burgos in Harding Park to watch Thor: Love and Thu…

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June 16, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Movie Night Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Please be advised that tonights event at Harding Park will be postponed due to the rain     Dear Neighbor, Please be advised that tonights Movie Night event at Harding Park has been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather. Join us instead on Tuesday, June 20th…

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June 7, 2023 at 11:47 PM

Staying Safe during Air Quality Health Advisory

In this email you will find resources to track the air quality, how to stay safe, and how to stay in touch with my office     Dear Neighbor, I hope this email finds you well. As I am sure you are aware, New York City has been experiencing record high levels of unh…

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June 2, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Movie Night Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Please be advised that tonights event at Soundview Park will be postponed due to the rain     Dear Neighbor, Please be advised that tonights Movie Night event at Soundview Park has been cancelled tonight due to inclement weather.     …

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May 31, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Community Updates and Upcoming Events

Important community announcements, upcoming family days and movie nights, and more!     Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend! I am writing to invite you to upcoming community events hosted by my office in partnership with our city agencies …

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 6:36 PM

CORRECTED DATE- Virtual Resource Fair for Tenants & Upcoming Events!

In this email you will find information for homeowners and tenants as well as important community announcements     Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a great weekend and a Happy Mother’s Day! I am writing to invite you to a virtual resource fair I am hosting with the…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Virtual Resource Fair for Tenants & Upcoming Events!

In this email you will find information for homeowners and tenants as well as important community announcements     Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a great weekend and a Happy Mother’s Day! I am writing to invite you to a virtual resource fair I am hosting with the…

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  Council Member Amanda Farías · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Virtual Resource Fairs for Homeowners & Tenants

In this email you will find information for homeowners and tenants as well as important community announcements     Dear Neighbor, I hope you had a great weekend. I am writing to invite you to events I am hosting with the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD) t…

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