Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for joining us for another week in review.
High heat temperatures are expected to impact our borough this week, and we want to ensure our residents are staying safe and cool in their homes. The heat index is forecasted to possibly reach 100 degrees, which can be deadly and life-threatening. High heat is a silent killer, posing a disproportionate threat to our most vulnerable residents: adults aged 60 and older, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, or cognitive impairment. Click here for a full list of cooling centers near you.
We are also experiencing a blood emergency in New York City. The New York Blood Center (NYBC) made an emergency plea for blood donors following critically low donor turnout over the past few weeks. Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. It is quick and easy, and you could save someone`s life. You can click here for more information.
Lastly, we are hosting an Older Adult Gospel Concert on Friday, June 21st at the Community Protestant Church on 1659 East Gun Hill Road. It is a time for us to come together as a borough to celebrate the start of the summer season, and we hope you will join us! You can click here to RSVP.
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.
We issued a statement opposing the Rent Guidelines Board's vote to authorize 2.75% rent increases for one-year leases and 5.25% increases for two-year leases of rent-stabilized units.
Even as this decision has been made, I will continue to work with our partners at all levels of government and with housing advocates to ensure our tenants receive the support they need to remain housed in our borough.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our Pride event was a huge success! Thank you to the amazing team at Beatstro, our emcee, performers, sponsors, and everyone who attended.
A special congratulations also to our honorees:
Council Member Althea Stevens
Asha Lyons
Photo Credit: Brianna Rohlehr
This nearly $5.5 million renovation of the William H. Taft High School Athletic Field is years in the making and demonstrates our shared commitment to ensuring our youth have access to the best resources to safely recreate in our communities.
I want to thank Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Althea Stevens for their partnership on this initiative.
A special thank you also to Assembly Member Landon Dais for his investment in the Taft High School Campus.
Earlier this week, we met with Yemeni American community leaders at Bronx Borough Hall.
During the meeting, we focused on public safety, education, and the importance of Yemeni representation in our borough.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important meeting. We look forward to our continued work together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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