100PercentBronx: Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson - Community Resources & Updates

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

Join us next Tuesday, November 15, for our Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration from 6pm-9pm at Con Sofrito, located on 1315 Commerce Avenue.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN THE COMMUNITY

We celebrated the official kickoff of the community-driven engagement process that will outline a new vision for the future redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory.

The engagement process, “Together for Kingsbridge / Juntos para Kingsbridge,” will consist of a series of public workshops designed to provide information on the Armory’s current condition and its future.

Thank you to Council Member Sanchez, The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and all of the other elected leaders and advocates who were there as we prepare to reimagine the Kingsbridge Armory.

ICYMI

Last week, we took a significant step forward towards making our city agencies truly diverse and inclusive. With the passage of Intro. 552-A, Intro. 553-A and the other FDNY diversity bills, we are dismantling systemic barriers which have prevented women and people of color from joining the FDNY.

Thank you to Speaker Adams, Council Member Riley, Chair of the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management Council Member Joann Ariola, the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, our colleagues who supported these bills, the Vulcan Society and everyone else involved in moving this legislation forward.

I am a proud supporter of the tens of thousands of drivers who work tirelessly to provide For-Hire-Vehicle and taxi services, many of whom live in The Bronx. It is crucial that we support the drivers working to provide transportation options to New Yorkers, and, to do this, we must be sure that The Central Business District Tolling Program does not cause undue harm to these working people.

The New York State Department of Public Service’s winter outreach and education campaign is designed to help consumers manage their energy bills while staying warm and safe during the cold weather months. For more information on consumer protections, managing heating costs, conserving energy and winter safety, click here.