100PercentBronx: News from BP Gibson: Resources and Updates

Monday, March 7, 2022

News from BP Gibson: Resources and Updates

Dear Neighbors,

We had a great week as we traveled across the borough spending time with many of you, and I want to wish everyone a Happy Women's HerStory Month! I am especially excited about Women`s HerStory Month this year, as we have a record number of women in elected office in The Bronx and New York City.

Also, for the first time, we have two women leading at Bronx Borough Hall. This is an exciting time for our city, and I want to congratulate all of the HerStory makers who are shattering glass ceilings and who are creating opportunities for the next generation of young female leaders in our borough.

I want to remind you all that tax season is here. If you or someone you know needs assistance, New York City has a number of free resources. You can visit http://bronxworkstaxes.as.me/taxtime for more information.

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, New Yorkers have made significant progress. Effective today, if you are patronizing restaurants, bars and other indoor venues, you will no longer have to show proof of vaccination at the door to get in. All other vaccine mandates will remain in effect, specifically work-related COVID-19 policies in New York City.

The deadline to submit Community Board applications has closed, and I want to thank everyone who has submitted an application and expressed interest in making your voice heard. We will share more updates about this soon.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

In partnership,

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON ON THE FATAL STABBING OF A MOTHER AND HER SIX-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

“I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the news of a Bronx mother and her six-year-old daughter being fatally stabbed over the weekend in their home.

According to the NYC Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee’s 2021 Annual report, The Bronx had the highest number of Domestic Violence homicides of any borough in the city. These statistics are heartbreaking and unacceptable.

During my time in the City Council and as the former Co-Chair of the Women's Caucus, we worked with organizations and providers that were on the ground providing support to survivors of Domestic and Gender Based Violence. Last month, our office reinstated our Domestic and Gender Based Violence Advisory Council and we will be working with providers from throughout the city to identify areas in which we can collaborate to find solutions to this problem in our borough.

Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects everyone, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. It is a crime that we must reject, punish and work to eradicate. On behalf of our Bronx community, I offer condolences and prayers to the loved ones of those who were tragically killed by this horrific act of violence. To all of the survivors of Domestic and Gender Based Violence, I want you to know that you are not alone, and we will continue to fight for you.”

In the Community

Borough President Gibson, Deputy Borough President Peguero and Acting BOEDC President Rogers meet with Prestige Properties at The Mall at Bay Plaza to discuss partnerships, economic development and the work ahead for current businesses and new businesses.

Borough President Gibson joins Superintendent Renee Peart to visit the James Monroe Educational Campus and speak with students.

Borough President Gibson joins Council Member Sanchez for the opening of her district office.

Borough President Gibson joins The African Advisory Council's meeting at Bronx Community College.

Borough President Gibson, Council Member Sanchez and Council Member De La Rosa attend the Marble Hill Houses Tenants Association meeting.

Borough President Gibson visits Mercy Center, a faith-based social services organization in The Bronx.

Borough President Gibson joins The National Supermarket Association for the inauguration of their new board.

Borough President Gibson joins R.A.I.N. Inc at their Eastchester Center for their Vaccine Day and Black History Month event.

Deputy Borough President Peguero joins The Patterson Community Center's Black History Month Event.

Borough President Gibson joins Mayor Adams for the announcement of the Commissioner of the Department of Probation and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.

Borough President Gibson and Deputy Borough President Peguero join colleagues and the community to celebrate Dominican Independence Day.

Borough President Gibson joins Reverend Roger Hambrick for a celebration of his birthday.

COVID-19 Resources

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced several changes to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions including the suspension of the Key to NYC program and the removal of indoor mask mandates in city public schools for K-12 students.

BEGINNING TODAY:

Key to NYC rules will be suspended. Indoor venues, including restaurants, fitness facilities, and entertainment spaces will no longer be required to check for proof of vaccination before customers enter. Businesses previously covered by Key to NYC rules will still have the flexibility to require proof of vaccination or masking indoors if they choose.

Masks will no longer be required on public school grounds for kindergarten to 12^th grade students. While these public school children will be able to remove their masks, if they so choose, schools will continue to maintain strict COVID-19 protocols, including increased ventilation, a daily screener to ensure those with symptoms do not come to school, and test kit distribution. Masks will continue to be required for all settings with children under 5 years of age (where none of the population is yet eligible for the vaccine), including programs contracted by the New York City Department of Education with 3- and 4-year-old children as well as 3k and 4K classrooms in district schools.

Mayor Adams today also announced that all other COVID-19 mandates will remain in effect. Under the rules, employees will still be required to be vaccinated unless they have received a reasonable accommodation from their employer.