Congressman Serrano Participates in Bronx River House Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Thursday October 30, 2014, Congressman José E. Serrano participated in the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Bronx River House at Starlight Park. The River House will be built next to the Bronx River and is another success story in the restoration of this area. This new facility will feature a boat house, a nature classroom, and a multipurpose community room. It will also serve as the headquarters of the Bronx River Alliance. The $14.5 million project is being financed by federal, state and local agencies. Congressman Serrano helped secure federal funds for the project. BP Ruben Diaz Jr., Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, CM Maria Arroyo and other government officials and community leaders were also present at the event.

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Congressman José E. Serrano speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Bronx River House. Serrano helped secure federal funds for the project.

 

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Congressman Jose E. Serrano and other local elected officials and community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bronx River House. The new 7,000 square feet facility will feature a boat house, a nature classroom, a community room, and serve as the new home of the Bronx River Alliance.

 

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