A group of first - time candidates is running to replace term - limited Bronx Councilwoman Annabel Palma: Democrats Elvin García, 30, former Bronx borough director for Mayor Bill de Blasio; Amanda Farias, 27, who served
as director of special projects for Queens Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley; and
community organizer Michael Beltzer, 31, who has served on the NYPD 43rd Precinct Community Council and volunteered on former City Comptroller John Liu's citywide
community organizer Michael Beltzer, 31, who has served on the NYPD 43rd Precinct
Community Council and volunteered on former City Comptroller John Liu's citywide
Community Council and
volunteered on former City Comptroller John Liu's citywide campaign.
As an added bonus, more than $ 182,000 was raised for Dare to Care and because of the efforts of
organizers,
volunteers and the business
community, Dare to Care can continue to provide effective anti-bulling programs nation - wide.