Bronx native and Community-Police Relations Foundation Chair helps organize block party in Mount Vernon

Bronx native and Community-Police Relations Foundation Chairman/CEO Al Eskanazy helped organize and took part in a community block party in Mount Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard (center, black shirt) with Mount Vernon community members. Photo by Jewel Webber
Among the festivities on hand for community members to enjoy were a DJ, food, drinks, groceries, community resources, games and more. There was also a backpack giveaway.
Kids received backpacks from th