Dear Neighbors,
I hope you all had a fun, safe, and eventful Memorial Day weekend with friends and family. This weekend I had the pleasure of joining with my colleagues in government and community members to celebrate our men and women who have served in the armed services. We owe an insurmountable debt of gratitude to our servicemen and women and thank them each day for their service to our borough, city, and country.
This weekend was also the summer opening of Orchard Beach. Thank you to our New York City Department of Parks and Recreation for keeping our Bronx Riviera clean and safe in preparation for the summer season. You can click this link for more information regarding New York City beaches, pools, and parks.
We recently had a Legionnaires outbreak in the Highbridge section of our borough. As of today, 22 people have been infected and unfortunately, we had one fatality. The risk to most people is low, but if you have flu-like symptoms, please see a health care provider immediately. Additional information can be found on our website here.
Also, as we prepare for the summer to gather with friends and family, please take necessary precautions: wear face coverings when indoors, get tested, and make sure to get vaccinated and boosted.
If you have any questions or concerns, 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
 | BP Gibson joined her colleagues in government and Hunger Free America to bring attention to food scarcity in our borough. |
| | | BP Gibson joined the NYC Parks Department for the Orchard Beach Opening Ceremony. |
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| BP Gibson toured Fordham Landing. |
| | | BP Gibson attended and spoke at the Lehman College Commencement Ceremony. |
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| BP Gibson honored staff from East Side House Settlement for their work in our community. |
| | | BP Gibson attended a basketball clinic hosted by the NY Knicks alongside Council Member Kevin Riley. |
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 Last week, I attended the Topping Off Ceremony for the Universal Hip Hop Museum. This moment was the culmination of a deep commitment, collaboration and labor of love for hip-hop.
The Bronx is the original birthplace of hip-hop and we are proud to cultivate a place to honor and pay tribute to our pioneers and trailblazers in the hip-hop community.
I want to thank Executive Director, Rocky Bucano, the Board of Directors, Founding Members, Advisors, Staff, the Development Team, elected officials, contributors, partners, and everyone else who believes in the vision of Bronx Point and the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Looking forward to the official opening! |
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We also hosted our National Dominican Day Parade Celebration and honored Nallely De Jesus and Marcos Crespo!
Our borough is home to over 200,000 residents of Dominican descent with almost 40% of Dominican people today residing in New York living in the Bronx. |
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