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. On Thursday, we held our Irish Heritage Month event and honored some incredible leaders and trailblazers making a difference in our city. Our office joined colleagues and community leaders to call for equal pay, we lit up Bronx Borough Hall to remember our friends and neighbors we lost to COVID-19, we met with business leaders in the borough, cut the ribbon on a new educational program at Truman High School, and so much more.   I also want to remind you that tax season is here. If you or someone you know needs assistance, New York City has a number of free resources available to you and your family. You can visit BronxWorks for more information.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or by emailing webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov.   In partnership, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON ON MAYOR ADAMS SIGNING EXECUTIVE ORDER STRENGTHENING FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AND OUTREACH IN WAKE OF BRONX APARTMENT FIRE Yesterday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order 12 to strengthen fire safety enforcement and outreach in the aftermath of the tragic Twin Parks apartment fire in January. The executive order will increase coordination between Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspectors to identify safety violations earlier and increase fire safety compliance. FDNY and HPD will also launch a broad campaign to educate New Yorkers on fire safety. “We are turning our pain into purpose, and making sure we protect future New Yorkers. Yesterday’s executive order strengthening fire safety enforcement and outreach is a proactive step that will save lives and help ensure we do not have a repeat of what occurred in January at Twin Parks. I want to thank Mayor Adams, FDNY, and HPD, as well as our partners on the federal level and the Bronx Fire Safety Task Force for their collaboration on this important issue. Interagency communication is key in preventing the next tragic fire from occurring in our city, and we will continue to do the work to keep our residents and families safe.”

In the Community

BP Gibson attends the North Bronx Seventh Day Adventist Church Women's History Month event. BP Gibson joins Mayor Adams, colleagues and community leaders at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Irish Heritage Month.

BP Gibson meets with Trey Jenkins, the new Executive Director of the 161st Street Business Improvement District. BP Gibson joins Governor Hochul and colleagues for the signing of legislation to create workplaces free of harassment and discrimination.

BP Gibson and Bronx District Attorney Clark join the family of the late veteran EMT Yadira Arroyo, and neighbors to remember Yadira's life and legacy. BP Gibson joins colleagues and community members for the grand opening of a new Beacon Program at Truman High School.

BP Gibson joins colleagues and community groups, including PowHer, to recognize Equal Pay Day. Borough President Gibson joins colleagues in government and healthcare professionals at St. Barnabas Hostial for a COVID-19 day of remembrance.