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

Dear Neighbor,

 

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

 

As temperatures continue increasing, we urge residents to prioritize their safety and the safety of their loved ones. Remember to stay hydrated throughout the day, avoid going outdoors during peak hours (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM), check in on older adults and others prone to heat-related illnesses, and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Call 311 or click HERE for a list of cooling centers near you. Together, we can ensure we stay safe this summer.

 

Today is also Primary Day in New York City, an opportunity to have your voice heard! Polls close tonight at 9 PM. You can click HERE for more information

 

Lastly, we are excited to announce the return of our Fireworks Show Extravaganza at Orchard Beach! This annual event brings our community together as we celebrate the beginning of the summer season. We hope to see you at Orchard Beach (Section 5) on Thursday at 6 PM! 

 

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

IN THE COMMUNITY

As the greenest borough in the city, we are excited about the addition of Davidson Park to our West Bronx community!

With accessible ramps, spray showers, swings, benches, and other play equipment, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

This was a project we advocated for as part of our Jerome Neighborhood Plan while in the City Council and I want to thank NYC Parks, the NYC Mayor's Office, Community Board 5, Parks advocates, and everyone else who played a vital role in helping to bring this project to fruition.

Over the weekend, we relaunched the Bronx Pride March in Partnership with the Bronx LGBTQIA+ Taskforce. The march showcased the Bronx as a borough of inclusivity, honoring love, acceptance, and the vibrant spirit of our community!

We are happy to announce the formation of our Bronx Muslim Leadership Roundtable.

We are bringing together Muslim leaders from across the borough with the purpose of addressing the issues affecting our Bronx Muslim residents through community advocacy and engagement and public policy recommendations.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to our work together empowering and uplifting our Bronx Muslim community.

We were proud to launch our Bronx Summer Cleanup Series at Crotona Park in partnership with the Sanitation Foundation and the New York Yankees.

As the temperatures increase and more people congregate outside, it is imperative that we keep our streets clean.

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to support the event!

UPCOMING EVENTS