Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for joining us for another week in review.
We are only a few days away from the official start of summer, and we want to make sure you and your family have the resources to stay cool during a heatwave. HEAP Cooling Assistance helps eligible New Yorkers purchase a fan or air conditioner for their home.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. Click HERE to learn more about HEAP and if you qualify for assistance.
The New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) has also reopened the waitlist for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program until Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Eligibility for this program is based on a family’s gross annual income and family size.
The program works as a rental subsidy, allowing families to pay a reasonable amount of their income toward their rent.
Eligible families will receive a voucher to begin searching for housing.
Generally, families will pay no more than 40 percent of their adjusted monthly income toward their rent share.
You can click HERE for more information.
Lastly, we hope you will join us on Thursday, June 6th, at 11 a.m., as we make history with the raising of the Puerto Rico flag at Bronx Borough Hall. Our Puerto Rican community has contributed to the growth and success of our borough, and we look forward to celebrating Puerto Rican culture, history, and perseverance at the People`s House!
As always, 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
I presented testimony in response to the Rent Guidelines Board`s proposal to increase rent on thousands of rent-burdened New Yorkers.
As inflation continues to batter the finances of our low- and middle-income households, we must avoid increasing the financial burden for residents who are already struggling. These price increases are often not being offset by increased wages for Bronxites, placing thousands of residents under increased financial stress. Half of rent-stabilized tenants are already rent-burdened and do not receive any other housing subsidy.
I urge the Rent Guidelines Board to protect vulnerable New Yorkers by rejecting these proposed rent increases.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pride has officially started in the Boogie Down! We were proud to join our LGBTQIA+ Taskforce and community leaders to raise the Pride flag at borough hall.
A huge congratulations to our incredible honorees for their achievements and commitment to the Bronx and our LGBTQIA+ community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway! We value our youth and understand the significance of Prom Season.
This is a special time for our students, and we wanted them all to feel their very best.
Thank you to everyone who donated, thank you to our volunteers and thank you to everyone who worked to make this possible.
Photo Credit: @geniusexposuremedia
Congratulations to Bronx Community College's graduating class of 2024! I am honored to celebrate our phenomenal scholars and their accomplishments. A special thanks to BCC President Dr. Milton Santiago, our Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, the BCC team, elected officials, and family members who all joined to honor our graduates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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