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

Dear Neighbor,

This past Sunday, we hosted our Community Inauguration at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Sunday's inauguration marked a celebration of how far we have come as a borough and all that we look forward to accomplishing in our second term.

This year's blueprint, The Bronx Leads, reaffirms our administration’s commitment to building a borough where every family can thrive, live in safe communities, be healthy, and have access to resources and opportunities.

The next four years are about deepening the progress we have made by continuing to invest in our neighborhoods and ensuring that the voices of Bronx residents remain at the center of every decision that we make.

Thank you to our emcee, Debralee Santos, Lehman College President Fernando Delgado and his team, BronxNet Television, our faith leaders, performers, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's Color Guard, colleagues in government, community leaders, task forces and councils, Attorney General Letitia James, for administering the oath of office, my amazing family, and everyone who attended last night's event for their support and partnership over the past four years.

I look forward to continuing to serve as your Bronx Borough President for this season and for this next chapter.

Warm Regards,

Vanessa L. Gibson

Bronx Borough President

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Our 2026 Inauguration was a celebration of the people and places that make our borough a great place to live, work, and visit. Click here for a recording of the event, courtesy of our partners at BronxNet Television.

We are standing in solidarity with our New York State Nurses Association nurses. Our nurses are on the front lines every day—advocating for safe staffing, quality care, and dignity for both patients and healthcare workers. The Bronx stands with them, and we are hopeful that an agreement can be reached soon. This month, we hosted our Annual Winter Coat Drive, distributing over 800 coats to Bronx residents in need. As temperatures drop, ensuring our neighbors stay warm is a simple but powerful way we show up for one another. Thank you to our partners, volunteers, and community members who helped make this effort possible for Bronx families. Grateful to gather with our community at Fellowship Covenant Church for our MLK Community Interfaith Celebration. Together in unity, faith, and service, we honored the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his call for justice, compassion, and collective action. Thank you to Fellowship Covenant Church for hosting and to Castle Hill Resource Center for their partnership and support in making this meaningful gathering possible. We were proud to join Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) leadership, and Patterson Houses Tenant Association President Patricia Simpson to announce our support for $5 million in federal funding for Patterson Houses. Thank you to Senator Gillibrand for her continued advocacy and investment in our borough’s public housing. We are excited to announce the opening of new elevators at the Parkchester 6 train station! This is a major step forward for ADA compliance and accessibility in our transit system. Thank you to our colleagues in government, the MTA, and everyone who helped make this project possible. Expanding accessibility across the Bronx remains a top priority, ensuring our seniors, people with disabilities, parents with strollers, and riders with mobility issues can move through our borough safely and with dignity. UPCOMING EVENTS BOROUGH BULLETIN