Justin Sanchez
Coverage of Justin Sanchez in the Nexus archive.
- Councilmember Justin Sanchez helps secure $7M for new Lincoln Hospital NICU
Councilmember Justin Sanchez secured $7 million for a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. The funding ensures critical care for newborns in the Bronx, as highlighted by hospital CEO Cristina Contreras and Sanchez's personal commitment to improving maternal and infant health.
- City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires
The Bronx City Council delegation and Twin Parks fire survivors are supporting Speaker Julie Menin’s push for $91.7 million in FDNY funding to add one firefighter per engine company in high-risk areas. Recent deadly fires in the Bronx and calls for increased staffing from officials like Council Member Justin Sanchez highlight the urgency, with Menin urging Mayor Mamdani to approve the funding to address staffing shortages and improve fire response.