POSTPONED: Black Latino and Asian Caucus Employment and Small Business...
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Please join Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito and her colleagues in the City Council’s Black Latino and Asian Caucus at our second...
View ArticleMelissa Mourns the Loss of Tato Laviera
“I am truly saddened to hear about Tato Laviera’s untimely passing. Tato was one of our most prominent Nuyorcian poets and novelists — a tremendously gifted, inspired artist. “His beautiful words,...
View ArticleMelissa Responds to the Passing of Nelson Mandela
“Nelson Mandela was an incredible force for humanity. He will be greatly missed. His struggle has been a constant inspiration for so many people, especially those of us who fight for equality and...
View ArticleJoin Us at Our Annual Peace March This Friday
This Friday, we will hold our annual El Barrio/East Harlem Peace March, which will be led by local youth and is sponsored by Melissa and Senator Jose M. Serrano. We will gather on 116th Street and...
View ArticleDiscretionary Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2015
The discretionary funding process for Fiscal Year 2015 is underway and deadlines are fast approaching. Please find application instructions below. EXPENSE FUNDING To apply for expense funding, please...
View ArticleHow You Can Help
Since Wednesday’s tragic building collapse, so many of you have reached out to offer your help and support. Today, I am pleased to announce that, at the request and urging of my office, the Mayor’s...
View ArticleIntroducing Follow Me Fridays!
Dear Friends, This week, I will launch a new way to stay connected with my constituents. It’s called Follow Me Fridays… and I’m not talking about Twitter. On at least one Friday each month, I will...
View ArticleFollow Me to… La Marqueta!
El Barrio/East Harlem is home to one of our city’s most iconic cultural landmarks – the traditional marketplace known as “La Marqueta”. Located in the heart of El Barrio, this historic marketplace once...
View ArticleTomorrow: FREE Pet Food Giveaways and Workshops with Celebrity Dog Groomer...
Tomorrow, please join Melissa at our Responsible Pet Ownership Day to send an important message about cleaning up after our dogs and keeping our streets and sidewalks clean. We will have FREE dog and...
View ArticleIntroducing Vendy Plaza @ La Marqueta!
Please join us this Sunday (and every Sunday through November 23rd) for an exciting new event at La Marqueta: Vendy Plaza, presented by La Marqueta Retoña. Vendy Plaza is an outdoor food market with...
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