Dear Neighbors,
Thank you for joining us for another week in review.
This week, we partnered with InstaCart, a leading food delivery company, for a food distribution event in the South Bronx. Hunger continues to be an issue in our borough with many Bronxites experiencing food insecurity. Through public-private partnerships, we are committed to decreasing hunger in the Bronx and to ensuring all of our residents have equitable access to food.
We also hosted The Abolition Commemoration Day Event at Borough Hall, where we celebrated the abolition of slavery in New York, the first state to decree freedom to African American adult men and woman born after July 4th, 1799.
On Sunday, we joined with our Bronx community at Orchard Beach for the first Summer Concert Series of the season at the Bronx Riviera, Orchard Beach. We had a blast together! Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you missed this week’s concert, don’t worry - join us next Sunday! We will be having performances by Johnny Mambo & Friends and Hip Hop Jibarito.
As of today, officials have confirmed 267 cases of Monkeypox in New York City. The number has risen dramatically in the past couple of weeks and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is urging eligible New Yorkers to schedule appointments to get vaccinated. You can find more information here.
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
 According to a 2021 report from Hunger Free America, over 25% of Bronx residents were experiencing food insecurity, the most among the boroughs.
In 2021, there was a 56% drop in food insecurity due to federal pandemic aid.
The four biggest digital food delivery services reach a combined 93% of Americans including 90% of those living in food deserts (Walmart, Amazon, Instacart, and Uber Eats).
Thank you to InstaCart, New York Common Pantry, Pastor John Morgan, State Senator Sepulveda, Congressman Torres, Deputy Speaker Ayala, MetroPlus, and everyone else that helped to make our food distribution event a success! |
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 Fun in the sun at our Bronx Riviera!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and tour sponsors for helping make this event possible!
To our performers, C&C Music Factory, Charlie Cruz and Son Del Monte, thank you for your incredible performances.
We will be back at Orchard Beach for a second round of fun and music this Sunday 7/17. We hope to see you there!!
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Office of The Bronx Borough President 851 Grand ConcourseSte. 301Bronx, NY 10451 |
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