East River House held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility on October 8, 2010. Attendees included the executive director of Bridge, a resident of East River House, local politicians, and representatives from the NYS Office of Mental Health and Bridge's board of directors. The event featured tours of the clients' living quarters, including the kitchen and living room.
2. Dr. Peter Beitchman, Bridge Executive Director; Hamoth Kanaute, East River House Resident;
Hon. Melissa Mark-Viverito; Pastor Eric Turner; Michael Newman, NYS Office of Mental Health; Cynthia Wainwright,
Bridge Board President and Hon. Adam Clayton Powell IV