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#MinuteWithMike voting edition - Bronxites, get out and VOTE today. I’m voting for my candidate shirley_4council and I hope you will too!

Yesterday, I paid tribute to our fallen heros of September 11th, attending events at jacobincbhosp and Throggs Neck.

God bless those who we have lost, their memories, their families, and those who continue to suffer the health side effects of that day.

In this week’s #MinuteWithMike I discuss something new our students will be dealing with this year, the cell phone ban. Good luck to everyone who is starting classes today!

Thrilled to join my colleague, Congreesman Latimer, and these valued community partners for the 2nd Annual Co-op City Family Night of Fun! It will held this Saturday, August 30th, from 1pm - 7pm in the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium (B, C and terrace).

#MinuteWithMike- As a former special education teacher for nearly 30 years, what happens to our students most in need of services is very important to me. Just last week, AG Tish James and the New York State Education Department took the Trump administration to court to

3PK is coming to City Island this September!

I am thrilled that after years of advocacy, my office received word today that our calls for 3PK on City Island have been approved. PS 175 will host this program starting next month!

A Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, regarding Mayor Adam’s recent veto of the City Council’s Disapproval Vote.

I join every New Yorker in mourning the tragic loss of life yesterday in midtown Manhattan. Four unique individuals had their lives suddenly cut short by a gunman, suffering from mental health issues, who carried a weapon of war across this country into our City. (1/3)

Pleased to join my colleagues yesterday at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce’s legislative breakfast. Working together, we can ensure the Bronx remains a place that’s open for business.

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A very busy Memorial Day weekend in our district, paying my respects to the fallen, their families, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.

#PelhamBay #SilverBeach #EdgewaterPark #CoopCity #ThroggsNeck #BicentennialVeteransPark #CityIsland

Statement from Assembly Member Michael Benedetto-

"The successful effort to 'Save Preston' represented the very best of our community. Students, teachers, alumni, and the larger community banding together to save one of our neighborhood's most storied institutions.

I’m proud to have secured funding for a new truck for the ci_oysterreef and to meet with organizers and students to hear about their impact on our local ecology. If we are going to combat the effects of climate change, we need to invest in projects like…

“I am very grateful that Attorney General James has heeded the calls of me and my colleagues in government and is looking into the decision to close Preston High School.

Assembly Member Mike Benedetto Statement on Recent Events at Preston High School

“As a lifelong resident of Throggs Neck and as a proud Preston parent, I am very disappointed in the decision by the Preston Board not to pursue - under any circumstances- efforts to preserve their institution.

My thoughts on @govkathyhochul’s rebate proposal.

God bless those who served! Our greatest generation. 🇺🇸