Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for joining us for another week in review.
The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O Blood. Type O is the universal blood type and is the blood type most often requested by hospitals. We are urging our residents to assist us in rebuilding our type O blood inventory. Donating blood is quick and easy and could save someone`s life. Click here for more information.
We want to also thank everyone who has joined us for our Bronx Summer Concert Series! Our kickoff was at Fordham Plaza in partnership with the Bronx Night Market and our next concert is this Sunday at Van Cortlandt Park from 12pm - 6pm. We are traveling across the borough this summer visiting our local parks and providing free entertainment for our residents and families. Click here for a full listing of our summer concerts.
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 we break ground on Starhill Phase II, we are not just building structures; we are building homes, creating opportunities, and fostering a sense of community.
With 325 units of supportive and affordable housing in Phase I and an additional 244 units in Phase II, we are ensuring that our most vulnerable residents have a safe and secure place to call home.
We are proud to have allocated $1 million towards this project that is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. By incorporating solar PV and striving for the highest feasible energy standards, we are making an investment in our planet and our future generations.
I want to thank Services for the UnderServed Inc. (S:US) and Bronx Pro Group for their work on this transformative project.
Last week, we hosted our annual Community Board Appreciation BBQ! Our community boards are an essential component of civic engagement and are the advocates for their neighborhoods.
We were proud to honor our Health Committee chairs for their commitment to improving our borough’s health infrastructure.
Congratulations to our honorees for their tireless work fighting for health equity and justice in our borough.
The unprecedented rise in unlicensed smoke shops has had a negative impact on our communities, affecting the safety of our residents through the distribution of untested and unregulated products and is simultaneously threatening the success of licensed cannabis entrepreneurs who have gone through the process to operate a legitimate business in our city.
Last week`s shutdown of two illegal cannabis shops in Throggs Neck sends a clear message that we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our neighbors and that these unlicensed shops are not welcome in our neighborhoods.
I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Council Member Kristy Marmorato, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Commissioner Edward Caban and the 45th Precinct, the NYC Sheriff`s Office, the Throggs Neck BID, and the residents of Bronx Community Board 10 for their proactiveness in addressing this urgent issue.
We will continue to work with the NYPD, community partners, and our colleagues in government to permanently close these illegal smoke shops.
I also urge residents to call 3-1-1 to report any businesses they believe to be unlawfully selling cannabis.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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