CM Salamanca celebrates start of new season with Castle Hill Little League, provides them with $317K check $

New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. joined players and coaches of the Castle Hill Little League on Saturday, May 3, to celebrate Opening Day and presented a check to help support a successful season.

Parents, coaches and young players gather to celebrate the start of Castle Hill Little League’s new season. Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

Council Member Salamanca (second from left) with leadership and coaches from Castle Hill Little League. Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

Salamanca and his son Aidan joined the kids and coaches in the Opening Day Parade in Castle Hill.

Council Member Salamanca marches in the parade with players and coaches from Castle Hill Little League. Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

Participants of the parade. Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

Following the parade, Salamanca presented Castle Hill Little League with a $317,000 check to support critical improvements and operations. The funding includes $200,000 for fencing upgrades, $102,000 for Toro equipment such as rakes to maintain the baseball fields, and $15,000 to support league programming and day-to-day operations.

Council Member Salamanca presented a check for $317,000 to Castle Hill Little League. Photo courtesy of the Office of Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr./C. Vivar

“As a lifelong baseball fan with a son who participates in Little League, I know firsthand the positive impact that team sports instill in our kids,” Salamanca said. “It was for this reason why I was proud to allocate $317,000 to Castle Hill Little League to assist with their fencing and equipment upgrades, as well as for their programming and operational costs. My best wishes to all of our young Bronx athletes for a successful and enjoyable season!”