Finance Commissioner Keynotes Council Member Ferreras' Black History Month Celebration

Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Finance Commissioner Jacques Jiha, Elmcor Youth Adult Activities, Inc., the local clergy, elected officials, and members of the community celebrated Black History Month and the black diaspora with musical performances and awards for local leaders.

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Councilwoman Ferreras-Copeland Thanks Corona Heroes For Rescues During Winter Storm Jonas

Corona, NY--Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland delivered cookies and a 6-foot hero from Mama's of Corona to the Corona Community Ambulance Corps. as a symbol of their immense heroism and small token of appreciation for their rescues during Winter Storm Jonas. Members of the volunteer ambulance saved a 7-year-old girl from asphyxiating and helped others find safety during the storm that covered the area with over two feet of snow.

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Council Member Ferreras-Copeland to Honor Local Leaders at Black History Month Celebration

Keynote Address By Department of Finance Commissioner Jacques Jiha

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$1.5 Million Towards Immigrant Health

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Immigration Chair Carlos Menchaca, and community health organizations announced $1.5 million in funding for the Immigrant Health Initiative, a health coverage program for undocumented immigrants.

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Councilmember Barry Grodenchik wants your input

As you may know, for the past three years Council District 23 has had the opportunity, through participatory budgeting (PB), to help decide how part of the city budget is spent.

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