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State Senator Gustavo Rivera Hosts First of Three Back To School Events
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Bathgate Playground on E 173rd Street and Fulton Avenue
Bronx,
NY
10457
- Education
- Back to School
- Backpack Giveaway
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With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, State Senator Gustavo Rivera will host three Back to School events on Friday, August 24, Tuesday, August 28 and Friday, August 31 at Crotona Park, Saint James Park and Tremont Park respectively.
The three events, part of Senator Rivera's Bronx CAN Health Initiative, will offer families in Senate District 33 an afternoon filled with free backpacks, fun activities and free health screenings. The number of backpacks is limited and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children between 5 and 13 years old must be present and in the company of an adult while youths between the ages of 14 and 18, do not need a parent present.
SCHEDULE OF BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS:
1) Back To School Event at Crotona Park
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera
When: Friday, August 24, 2018; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Crotona Park (Bathgate Playground on E 173rd Street and Fulton Avenue)
2) Back To School Event at Saint James Park
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera
When: Tuesday, August 28, 2018; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: St. James Park (entrance on Jerome Avenue and W 192nd Street)
3) Back To School Event at Tremont Park
Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assembly Member Victor M. Pichardo, and Councilmember Ritchie Torres.
When: Friday, August 31, 2018; 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Tremont Park (corner of E Tremont Avenue and Arthur Avenue)
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