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

 

Dear Neighbor,

 

We were deeply disturbed by the findings of last week`s Department of Buildings report, which revealed that the tragic collapse of 1915 Billingsley Terrace in December of 2023 resulted from a "mistake" by licensed construction professionals. This error has forever traumatized a community and could have led to the loss of innocent lives. This tragedy is a stark reminder that mistakes in the design and construction of our buildings have real, devastating consequences. The safety of our residents must always be the highest priority, and we cannot afford to let such negligence go unchecked.

 

As we continue to process the impact of this incident, we will continue to work closely with our colleagues in government and agency partners to ensure an incident like this never happens again in our borough. We are advocating for stronger safeguards, more rigorous oversight, sufficient staffing for the Department of Buildings, and a commitment to accountability so that the safety and well-being of our communities are never compromised.

While we are grateful that there were no fatalities, we must use this incident as a moment of purpose to improve our inspection process to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and families.

If you have any questions or concerns about your building, please do not hesitate to contact 3-1-1 or 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

I was grateful for the opportunity to be on Inside City Hall yesterday evening with host, Errol Louis. We discussed expanding affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for our residents, the East Bronx Metro-North Expansion, and the funding we allocated to the new Opioid Recovery and Bridge Clinic at Lincoln Hospital to combat the opioid epidemic in our communities.

Honoring Deputy Inspector Johnny Orellana for his exceptional service and dedication to the Bronx community. After years of leadership at many precinct communities across our city, we wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our borough safe!

With the support of our amazing partners, we were able to distribute over 3,400 turkeys, along with canned goods and other essential items, to residents across the borough. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and helped ensure our neighbors had a special holiday.

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