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

 

Dear Neighbor,

 

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

 

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving amongst family, friends, and loved ones. This Thanksgiving season was a special one and I am so grateful to have been able to partner with so many of my colleagues in government and community partners to provide food to our families in need. Last week, we distributed over 1,000 turkeys to Bronxites in preparation for the Thanksgiving Holiday! This is what it’s all about - community. To all of our partners, thank you for your commitment to our Bronx residents and families. We could not have done this without your generosity, and we hope to see all of you again next year.

 

It is also unfortunate that with a heavy heart, we share news of the tragic passing of Daishawn, 3, and Octavius, 11 months, in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx. Please join me in sending prayers of strength and healing for the family that has been forever changed by this tragedy. In light of this horrific event, we encourage residents to utilize our city's Mental Health resources. The holiday season can be a challenging time for our residents and families, but you are never alone. For more information on services offered by the city, please click 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

Yesterday, Intro No. 552-A and Intro No. 553-A were signed into law! Every city agency should reflect the diversity of our great city. Intro No. 552-A and Intro No. 553-A will help us dismantle the systemic barriers that have prevented women and people of color from joining the FDNY by requiring the FDNY to report demographic information of members of the fire department at fire companies and special operations unit and requiring the fire department to plan and implement training on diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment. I'm proud to have played a role in bringing this important piece of legislation to fruition.

Thank you, Mayor Eric Adams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Member Kevin C. Riley, the NYC Black, Latino, Asian Caucus, the Vulcan Society and everyone else for their support and commitment to equity.

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