- RP @iambrianbenjamin
Today I joined @nygovcuomo, @jlo , and leaders from across our state in pledging New York’s support to our neighbors in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean affected by natural disasters.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. has arranged for shipping containers bound for Puerto Rico and Mexico, and this coming Saturday I will be helping to fill those containers by delivering a truck of vital supplies collected from around my district.

Jennifer Lopez, Major League Baseball, the United Federation of Teachers, and the State of New York have all rallied to help our neighbors - I know Harlem is ready and willing to help, too.
Throughout the week, my team and I will be reaching out to community partners to coordinate the collection and pick up of supplies and to let everyone know what the Governor of Puerto Rico has requested. Feel free to reach out to us in the meantime at 212.222.7315 or at alcena@nysenate.gov to get involved.
To read more about aid to Puerto Rico or to donate, go to ny.gov/PuertoRico ... See more

It will be a Sunday like no other.

Wow @andradaymusic sang her heart out! -- RP @l.buchas
#andraday performing a haunting reminder of Billie Holiday's #strangefruit at the #globalcitizenfestival in Central Park.
#greatvoice #equality #globalcitizen #classicsong ... See more

This weekend in #Harlem ! - SATURDAY - HARLEM RENAISSANCE ORCHESTRA THE HARLEM SWING DANCE SOCIETY AND THE MARCUS GARVEY PARK ALLIANCE Invite you to enjoy another FREE concert in celebration of Swing!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th THE MARCUS GARVEY PARK ALLIANCE JOINS DRUM USA DAY | PEOPLE'S JAM!ATA FAMILY DAY OF PARTICIPATORY MUSICAL FUNNOON - 6:00 PM - THE RICHARD RODGERS AMPHITHEATER "We are appealing to peace loving people of all cultural traditions and creative persuasions to come out and participate, especially children and youth!"
Drums Day and People Jam. @marcusgarveyparkalliance ... See more

FDNY, EMS locations to drop off supplies for Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico

There are 18 FDNY and EMS locations in the five boroughs where New Yorkers can now drop off goods and supplies for Hurricane Maria relief.

New center gives glimpse of Second Avenue Subway's future

It will likely be more than a decade, at least, before the Second Avenue Subway stretches north of 96th Street.