PHOTOS | Edenwald Houses host family day in Northeast Bronx

More than 700 residents participated in a community-wide picnic featuring barbeque, music, fun activities for residents of all ages and a book bag giveaway for children heading back to school in the fall. Local children also performed a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop as part of the event. Photo courtesy Camber Property Group

Pictured here left to right is state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and City Councilmember Kevin Riley.

Many Bronx elected officials attended the community event. From left, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and City Councilmember Kevin Riley. Also in attendance were Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Photo courtesy Camber Property Group

The event included an award ceremony co-hosted by the Resident Association and NYPD PSA 8 honoring past and present Edenwald Houses residents, community leaders and elected officials, including Heastie, Gibson and Riley. Photo courtesy Camber Property Group