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Assembly Members Benedetto and Fernandez Unveil New Legislation Aimed to Rein in Rodman’s Neck Operations and Restore Quality of Life to East Bronx Coastal Communities

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Bronx, New York – For decades, the NYPD Rodman’s Neck Shooting Range has been an issue of concern to the coastal communities of the eastern Bronx. In recent years, meetings with New York City representatives have sometimes generated more questions...

Assembly Member Benedetto Awards Save the Sound $400,000 for Hutchinson River Watershed Planning in the Bronx

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Bronx, NY – New York State has granted $400,000 to Save the Sound to develop a watershed management for the Hutchinson River in the Bronx as part of a larger effort to clean up portions of the lower Hutchinson River that flows into Long Island Sound....

Assembly Member Benedetto Announces 800k in Funding for NYPD to Acquire a Specialized Tow Truck to Remove Tractor Trailers from Northeast Bronx

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Bronx, NY – The issue of tractor-trailers parking on residential streets has long plagued many Bronx communities. Despite legislative efforts to raise penalties, the problem persists as companies write off parking violations as cheaper than hotel and...

Assembly Member Benedetto, NYC Department of Sanitation, and Pelham Bay Community Leaders announce $250,000 for Anti-Dumping Cameras to Keep Neighborhood Clean

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Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a $250,000 grant for the NYC Department of Sanitation so they can secure photo-surveillance equipment to monitor chronic dumping locations...

Assembly Member Benedetto Delivers $75,000 to Enhance Rivers Run Community Garden in Co-op City

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Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a sizeable $75,000 grant to the Rivers Run Community Garden in Co-op City.The monies will go towards upkeep and improvements within...

Assembly Member Benedetto and the Edgewater Park Volunteer Fire Department Announce Funding for New Fire Truck

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Bronx, NY – New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he has secured a capital grant of $350,000 for the Edgewater Park Volunteer Fire Department (EPVFD) to purchase a new fire truck. The current engine is decades...

Assembly Member Benedetto and the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District Announce Funding for Security Cameras for East Tremont Commercial Corridor

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Bronx, NY – As New York City grapples with a spike in major crimes, New York State Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto (D-Bronx) announced today that he was able to secure a sizeable $320,000 grant to secure NYPD Argus cameras for the Throggs Neck...

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Meets Mercy College Students

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto meets with students of Mercy College to discuss college accessibility, college courses, financial aid and student assistance as well as the importance of furthering education for their futures.

Assemblyman Benedetto Hosts the Annual Rain Barrel Give-A-Away

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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto hosts the annual Rain Barrel Give-a-Away on July 22nd, 2017 in which 100 barrels were given to constituents within the 82nd Assembly district. In this photo constituents Gene Valesio, Assemblyman Benedetto and Jimmy Gehard...

MetroCard Mobile Van Schedule for the Throggs Neck Section of the Bronx Sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto

Bronx, New York – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto announces that the MetroCard Mobile Van will visit the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. The van will be parked at the curb in front of the Assemblyman’s office located at 3602 E. Tremont Avenue, on...
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