José M. Serrano's posts related to Families

Serrano, Advocates, and Parents Urge Mayor to Accept Muslim School Holidays

Posted by José M. Serrano on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

July 8, 2009 Bronx, NY – State Senator José M. Serrano (D-Manhattan/Bronx), the New Settlement Parent Action Committee (PAC), and the Gambian Society today called upon Mayor Bloomberg to include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in the public school holiday calendar. This followed a near-unanimous vote in the City Council last week.

Serrano at Island Kids Celebration

Posted by José M. Serrano on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Senator Serrano was on Roosevelt Island for the culmination of the Island Kids Summer Camp. The camp is for children ages 5 to 13, and its programming includes swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, culinary arts, and weekly field trips. This program offers partial and full scholarships to low-income families, who might otherwise not be able to participate. The 2009 season kicked off on July 7th, and there was an upbeat closing ceremony on August 26th.

Serrano Bill to Develop Agricultural Regional Guides Passes Senate

Posted by José M. Serrano on Friday, September 11th, 2009

September 11, 2009

Senate Passes Bill to Develop Agricultural Regional Guides

Senator Serrano Honored for Advocacy Against Domestic Violence

Posted by José M. Serrano on Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Today Senator Serrano was honored for his support of the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI), and for his commitment to combating sexual assault and domestic violence in underserved areas.

“It is vital that survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have advocates and counselors available to support them through a process that is often very painful,” said Senator Serrano.

Serrano Advocates for Community Jobs

Posted by José M. Serrano on Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Committed to meeting the needs of individuals and families affected by the downturn in the economy, Senator José M. Serrano attended a press conference on the steps of New York City Hall to advocate for the passage of the bill HR 4268, “Put America to Work Act,” and for the introduction of a similar Community Jobs bill in the U.S. Senate.

Legislation to Improve Participation in Local Governance of Roosevelt Island Passes New York State Senate

Posted by José M. Serrano on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

(Albany, NY)-The New York State Senate today unanimously passed a bill (S7985/A10392), sponsored by Senator José M. Serrano (D-Manhattan/Bronx), that will improve the governance of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), while making it more representative of the residents of the area by improving accountability and increasing transparency and openness within the Corporation.

Serrano at Opening of New Bronx Parks

Posted by José M. Serrano on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe; Councilwoman Helen Foster; Congressman Jose E. Serrano; Senator Jose M. Serrano; Wilhelm Rhonda; and Community Board 4 Chairman, Pastor Wenzell Jackson.

Saving Arts Education from Politics

Posted by José M. Serrano on Monday, July 6th, 2009

Gotham Gazette

by José M. Serrano

July 6, 2009

CLICK HERE for the article on the Gotham Gazette website.

Serrano Welcomes Displaced Bronx Residents Home

Posted by José M. Serrano on Monday, December 20th, 2010

Today Senator José M. Serrano, along with Community advocates and residents of the Highbridge section in the Bronx, welcomed back 26 displaced families that had been evacuated by city agencies from 1204 Shakespeare Avenue due to safety concerns.On Saturday, December 4th, city officials evacuated tenants after they found construction debris blocking a fire exit and two fire escapes were deemed unsafe for use. Families traveled to shelters and hotels around New York City, some as distant as Far Rockway, making it difficult for children to attend local schools, among other inconveniences.