Senator Klein & the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association Host Community Clean-Up Day

Klein, Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, Civic Leaders, Business Groups and Volunteers Join Together for Community Beautification Project

BRONX, NY - State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), together with the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, Goldman Sachs, Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Scouts, and a variety of local church and business groups, hosted the annual Fleetwood Neighborhood Community Clean-Up Day in Mt. Vernon on Saturday.

“Over the last 20 years, I have made both graffiti removal and community beautification projects a top priority in my district,” said Senator Klein. “The Bronx is our home and as such, I refuse to let vandals tag our buildings and overpasses, litter our streets and ultimately create time-consuming, expensive clean-up jobs for hard-working business owners and community members. I’m proud to co-host this clean-up day with the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association and I look forward to our work together as we continue to improve the quality of life for countless residents across the Bronx and Westchester.”

The clean-up event began in the morning with a breakfast at the Fleetwood Cafe. Local volunteers then gathered together to pick up trash and debris, plant flowers and remove graffiti throughout the business district. Senator Klein donated trash bags and water bottles, in addition to providing a graffiti removal service for the event. Volunteers concluded the day with a complimentary lunch at the Fleetwood Deli.

“Keeping our neighborhoods clean and green for local residents is critically important. The Fleetwood business district is a point of pride for our community and we thank Senator Klein for his commitment to keeping our neighborhoods safe,” said Pat Monahan, Board Member of the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association. “Today’s clean up was a huge success and I commend all the local volunteers who came out and donated their time. I look forward to many more great events in the future -- working together with Senator Klein and the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association.”