City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF SOUTH FOURTH
AVENUE FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL "FRENCHY
DAY" COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER
Whereas, by correspondence received from Melissa Cardany, on behalf of the Frenchy Day Committee, a request was made for authorization to temporarily close the portion of South Fourth Avenue directly in front of 226 South Fourth Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the Third Annual Frenchy Day Community Memorial Fundraiser; and
Whereas, the organizers of the Third Annual Frenchy Day have requested permission to conduct a nonprofit community memorial fundraiser on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 226 South Fourth Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York; and
Whereas, Frenchy Day is held annually in memory of Michael "Frenchy" Bon?y and serves to celebrate his life and legacy by bringing together family members, friends, local businesses, civil service personnel, riders, and community supporters in a spirit of remembrance, fellowship, and community service; and
Whereas, proceeds and activities associated with Frenchy Day support charitable and community-focused initiatives that benefit the residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the event is expected to attract approximately 150 to 200 attendees and will include family-friendly activities, music, raffles, food vendors, and a limited number of tents located immediately in front of the event site; and
Whereas, the organizers have requested the temporary closure of the portion of South Fourth Avenue directly in front of 226 South Fourth Avenue from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in order to safely accommodate event participants and activities; and
Whereas, the organizers have said that volunteers will be present throughout the event to assist with setup, traffic management within the event area, att...
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