New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. meets with seniors of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Castle Hill Senior Program on his tour of community-based organizations in the Bronx on May 24, 2007. Pictured with Thompson is Gerri B. Lamb, President, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club Castle Hill Senior Program.

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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr., toured several community-based organizations and hosted a luncheon for Bronx civic and community leaders to discuss the needs and concerns of neighborhoods in Community Boards 2 and 9 today.

Thompson visited the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and its Castle Hill Senior Program and the Neighborhood Enhancement For Training Services, Inc. program.

During an hour-long lunch with several dozen leaders, Thompson talked about the needs of the working families, New York City Pension Fund investments in the Bronx, and protecting homeowners from predatory sub-prime loans through the assistance of his new Foreclosure Prevention Helpline.

Community Board 2 covers Hunts Point, Longwood, and Community Board 9 covers Soundview, Parkchester, and Castle Hill.

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