Dear Neighbor,
Happy New Year to you and your family! We hope you had a joyful, safe, and restorative holiday season surrounded by loved ones. As we enter this new year, my team and I are excited to continue serving the incredible residents of the Bronx and building a brighter and stronger community for everyone who calls our borough home.
As we embrace the new year, it’s also a time to stay mindful of our health as the winter months settle in. With colder temperatures comes the need to be extra cautious, especially with the continued presence of the monovirus. Be sure to bundle up in layers, wash your hands frequently, and stay up to date with vaccinations to keep yourself and others safe. If you're feeling unwell, please take the necessary precautions and seek medical care when needed. Let’s make this winter a season of care and wellness. Click here for more information on how to keep you and your loved ones safe.
While we look forward to the opportunities of the new year, we also must confront challenges that remind us of the work still ahead. I want to address a troubling incident that occurred recently in Morris Park, where a menorah and a holiday banner were vandalized. These actions are a direct attack on our shared values of respect, tolerance, and unity. The Jewish community in the Bronx and throughout New York City deserves to celebrate their traditions without fear or intimidation. Our office is actively working with the Morris Park Business Improvement District (BID), our Jewish community leaders, the New York City Police Department, and colleagues in government to address this issue and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination or hate in our borough. Together, we will continue to ensure that every resident feels safe and respected and that everyone, no matter their faith or background, can live and worship in peace.
As always, if you need support from our office, you can call 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov.
In partnership,
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
IN THE COMMUNITY
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In partnership with the Chabad of the South Bronx, we joined together to Celebrate Hanukkah and officially light the Menorah at Bronx Borough Hall. Hanukkah reminds us of the importance and power of light over darkness, resilience and strength. This year has been a challenging one for our Jewish communities in the Bronx and beyond, and we pray for abundant healing and peace for our families.
May each light on the Menorah serve as a symbol of hope for a better tomorrow. May we celebrate Hanukkah with love, patience, kindness and spending time with family and friends. Thank You Rabbi Mishulovin, Rebbetzin Chana, Chabad South Bronx, JCRC of NY and our community for joining us to celebrate Hanukkah.
Chag Hanukkah Sameach!
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We joined Santa and the 44th Precinct at BronxCare hospital to deliver toys to our youth and families during the holiday season.
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