City Parks Foundation - Rally for Parks on May 7th in Union Square!

 

Urgent! Mayor Adams’ FY25 Executive Budget retains cuts of $55M from NYC Parks, eliminating 600+ essential jobs, putting our parks at risk. Without immediate action, parks will suffer from neglect, becoming dirtier and less safe. 

Join us at the Rally For Parks on Tuesday, May 7 at 6pm in Union Square Park to say NO to budget cuts and YES to safe, clean, green parks. Stop by the City Parks Foundation table to learn more about how we’re working with our partners and communities to #SaveNYCParks.

For more ways to help, join the Play Fair coalition, a 500+ member organization and advocacy campaign elevating parks issues citywide. 

Register for the rally and don’t miss this critical event!

Brooklyn Resident Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Unlawfully Export Dual-Use Electronics Used in Russian Military Drones

 

Brooklyn Company Received Over $250,000 from Sanctioned Russian Entity to Purchase and Export Electronic Components

In federal court in Brooklyn, Nikolay Grigorev pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States for his role in an illicit export control scheme to ship electronic components from the United States to companies affiliated with the Russian military.  The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis.  When sentenced, Grigorev faces up to five years in prison.  Co-defendants Nikita Arkhipov and Artem Oloviannikov remain at large.

Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Lisa O. Monaco, United States Deputy Attorney General; Matthew G. Olsen, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s National Security Division; James Smith; Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI); and Jonathan Carson, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement, New York Field Office (DOC-BIS-OEE), announced the guilty plea.

“Grigorev admitted that he conspired to supply Russia with U.S.-sourced, dual-use technologies, knowing full well that his actions violated export controls and sanctions designed to stop those items from being sent to Russia and used in the production of drones like those found on the battlefields in Ukraine,” stated United States Attorney Peace.  “Today’s guilty plea reaffirms that my Office will pursue anyone who violates our export controls and threatens our national security.”

“In pleading guilty, the defendant admitted he conspired to smuggle over $250,000 worth of sensitive American drone technology to Russian companies fueling Putin’s unlawful war against Ukraine,” stated Deputy Attorney Monaco.  “Swift action by agents and prosecutors unraveled a web of fake orders and wire transfers to prevent over 11,500 electronic components from making their way to the Russian war machine. The Justice Department will continue to hold accountable those who defy our sanctions and export controls to support Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression in Ukraine – whether they’re based in New York City or overseas.”

“When I visited Ukraine last November, I saw firsthand the death and destruction that such drones and other Russian weapons of war have caused and heard from our counterparts about the importance of stopping the illicit flow of technology to support the Russian war machine,” stated Assistant Attorney General Olsen.  "This plea reinforces our commitment to hold accountable those who violate our laws and our determination to undermine the Russian government’s unjustified campaign of aggression against the Ukrainian people.”

“Nikolay Grigorev intentionally avoided export controls by masking his business’s production and shipment of technologies designed to support Russian military operations, especially its ongoing attacks in Ukraine,” stated FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge Smith.  “These sanction violations intentionally subvert those laws designed to protect international trade and illustrate the defendant’s malintent in this scheme. The FBI prioritizes all threats to our national security and will disrupt any entity attempting to covertly collaborate with our adversaries”

 “Deliberately circumventing U.S. export controls to enable production of drones that support Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the indiscriminate bombing of Ukrainian citizens and critical infrastructure will not be tolerated,” stated DOC-BIS-OEE Special Agent-in-Charge Carson.  “This guilty plea demonstrates the direct impact that OEE investigations have in supporting U.S. national security interests.”

 As alleged in the indictment, Grigorev utilized a Brooklyn-based corporate entity, Quality Life Cue LLC (“QLC”), to facilitate the scheme.  QLC was registered and controlled by Grigorev and Oloviannikov, with Arkhipov utilizing a QLC email account from Russia.  Through QLC, the defendants procured dual-use electronic components for entities in Russia involved in the development and manufacture of drones for the Russian war effort in Ukraine.  The most notable of these entities is SMT-iLogic, a Russia-based technology company.  On or about May 19, 2023, SMT-iLogic was also added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Person List (“SDN List”).  According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, SMT-iLogic is known to be involved in the supply chain for producing Russian military drones used in Russia’s war against Ukraine.  SMT-iLogic is associated with an entity known as the Special Technology Centre (“STC”).  STC is a Russia-based entity that was added to the SDN List on or about December 29, 2016, for assisting the foreign military intelligence agency of Russia’s armed forces, commonly known by the acronym “GRU,” in conducting signals intelligence operations.  On or about January 4, 2017, STC was added by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security to the Entity List for supporting the GRU.  STC was involved the production of the “Sea Eagle Orlan 10 UAV,” a drone vehicle that has been involved in Russian military operations in Ukraine.  STC’s largest customer is Russia’s Ministry of Defense, which paid STC the equivalent of nearly $99 million between February and August of 2022. 

Between October 22, 2021 and February 22, 2022, QLC accounts controlled by Grigorev received wire transactions from SMT-iLogic totaling approximately $272,830.  These funds were used almost entirely to make payments to a Brooklyn-based electronics distributor (the “Brooklyn Company”) or pay Grigorev’s credit cards, which he used to buy goods from the Brooklyn Company.  In email and chat communications, the defendants explicitly discussed their efforts to circumvent U.S. export restrictions, including through the use of front companies in third countries, such as Kazakhstan, and they also forwarded invoices listing SMT-iLogic as the recipient of semiconductors and other electronic components purchased from the Brooklyn Company. In addition, in December 2022, in response to negative press coverage of SMT-iLogic, Grigorev forwarded a news article to his co-defendants and stated, “they are already writing about your (sic) guys in articles about how Russia is getting American components for drones.” In June 2023, a court-authorized search warrant of Grigorev’s residence in Brooklyn resulted in the successful seizure of over 11,500 electronic components that had been purchased from the Brooklyn Company and were awaiting unlawful export to Russia.

The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s National Security and Cybercrime Section.  Assistant United States Attorneys Artie McConnell and Kate Mathews are in charge of the prosecution, with assistance from Litigation Analyst Mary Clare McMahon. Natalya Savransky, formerly of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, also provided valuable assistance.

These actions were coordinated through the Justice and Commerce Departments’ Disruptive Technology Strike Force and the Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture. The Disruptive Technology Strike Force is an interagency law enforcement strike force co-led by the Departments of Justice and Commerce designed to target illicit actors, protect supply chains, and prevent critical technology from being acquired by authoritarian regimes and hostile nation states. Task Force KleptoCapture is an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing the sweeping sanctions, export restrictions and economic countermeasures that the United States has imposed, along with its allies and partners, in response to Russia’s unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine.

Long Island Woman Arrested For Selling Misbranded And Adulterated Weight Loss Drugs, Including Ozempic, On TikTok

 

Isis Navarro Reyes Allegedly Sold Misbranded Adulterated Weight Loss Drugs to Customers Without a License to Administer Such Drugs

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Fernando P. McMillan, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Office of Criminal Investigations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), announced the unsealing of a criminal Complaint in Manhattan federal court charging ISIS NAVARRO REYES, a/k/a “Beraly Navarro,” with receipt of misbranded drugs in interstate commerce, dispensing misbranded drugs while held for sale, conspiracy to introduce and deliver for introduction misbranded drugs in interstate commerce, dispensing of misbranded drugs while held for sale, and smuggling.  As alleged in the Complaint, from about November 2022 through about January 2024, REYES marketed, advertised, and sold various misbranded and adulterated weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, Mesofrance, and Axcion, to followers on social media.  REYES, who is not licensed by law to administer prescription medication, obtained the weight loss drugs that she held for sale from Central and South America.  None of the weight loss drugs that REYES sold were approved for sale or dispensing in the United States by the FDA.  REYES was arrested this morning and will be presented in Manhattan federal court later today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Moses. 

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, Isis Navarro Reyes used her social media following to sell weight loss drugs unapproved for distribution in the United States.  Reyes’s alleged unlawful dispensing of these drugs caused significant, life-threatening injuries to some victims and put all of her victims in harm’s way.  Recently, public interest in semaglutide and weight loss drugs has skyrocketed, and criminals have sought to take advantage of this interest for their ends.  With this, the first misbranding and adulteration charges brought pertaining to semaglutide, Reyes will be held accountable for her conduct, and criminals should think twice before trying to sell weight loss drugs without a license to do so.  This case makes clear that extreme caution and physician consultation should always be taken when purchasing medications, especially on social media.” 

FDA Office of Criminal Investigations Special Agent in Charge Fernando P. McMillan said: “Selling misbranded prescription drugs, particularly injectable products that should be sterile, in the U.S. marketplace puts all consumers’ health at risk.  We will continue to pursue and bring to justice those who jeopardize the public’s health by selling misbranded drugs.” 

As alleged in the Complaint:[1]

From about November 2022 through about November 2023, ISIS NAVARRO REYES, using TikTok, posted dozens of videos about weight loss drugs including, but not limited to, Ozempic, Axcion, and Mesotherapy.     

In her videos, REYES showcases the weight loss drugs, instructs viewers how frequently they should be used, describes how they should be taken or injected, and claims to describe her personal experiences — for example, side effects and effectiveness in causing weight loss — in detail.  In several of these videos, REYES tells viewers that they can contact her via an encrypted messaging application on her cellphone (the “Cellphone”) if they would like to order the weight loss drugs that she is selling. 

On about October 11, 2023, REYES posted a video pertaining to Ozempic.  In this video, REYES demonstrates how to inject oneself with the medication and shares her experience using the drug.  Toward the end of the video, REYES instructs viewers to contact her on the Cellphone if they are interested in having her obtain Ozempic for them.  A screenshot from this TikTok post is below: 

In about December 2023, a law enforcement officer acting in an undercover capacity (the “UC”) began messaging REYES on the Cellphone.  From about December 2023 through about January 2024, the UC and REYES exchanged several messages concerning REYES’s supply of Ozempic and the UC’s interest in purchasing Ozempic from REYES.  On about January 7, 2024, pursuant to instructions from REYES, the UC sent $375 to a Zelle account in the name of “Isis Reyes Navarro.”  REYES did not ask the UC to provide a prescription, and the UC did not provide one.  On about January 9, 2024, REYES dropped off a package intended for the UC at a post office located in or around Shirley, New York.

On about January 12, 2024, law enforcement received a package addressed to the UC from REYES (the “UC Parcel”) in Manhattan.  The UC Parcel contained a box containing what purported to be Ozempic.[2]  Photos of packaging containing the purported Ozempic that REYES mailed the UC are below:

All of the labeling accompanying the Ozempic in the UC Parcel was in Spanish, in violation of FDA regulations.

In about November 2022, a woman who had viewed content posted to REYES’s TikTok account (“Victim-1”) called the Cellphone for the purpose of ordering weight loss drugs.  The individual who answered Victim‑1’s call identified herself as “Isis Navarro Reyes.”  In about February 2023, Victim-1 purchased 30 injections of Mesofrance, an injectable weight loss drug, from REYES.  REYES mailed the Mesofrance to Victim-1’s residence in White Plains, New York.  REYES did not ask Victim-1 to provide a prescription, and Victim-1 did not provide one. 

Between about February 2023 and about June 2023, Victim-1 self-administered 28 injections.  In an audio message that she recorded and transmitted, REYES provided Victim-1 with instructions on how to administer the drug.  REYES told Victim-1, among other things, to inject herself every three days.  All of the labeling of the vials that contained the Mesofrance that Victim‑1 purchased from REYES were in a language other than English, in violation of FDA regulations.

On about July 13, 2023, Victim-1 began developing lesions from administering the Mesofrance.  Victim-1 sent messages to REYES about her injuries and sent photos.  In about October 2023, Victim-1’s physician diagnosed her with a mycobacterium abscessus infection, which is frequently caused by the contamination of medications, medical products, and medical devices with the mycobacterium abscessus bacterium.  In about November 2023, the New York Department of Health tested one of the vials of Mesofrance that Victim-1 purchased from REYES.  The substance tested positive for mycobacterium abscessus, a species of rapidly growing, multidrug-resistant, nontuberculous mycobacteria.

REYES, 36, of Shirley, New York, is charged with one count of smuggling, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; one count of receipt of misbranded drugs in interstate commerce, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison; one count of dispensing of a misbranded drug while held for sale, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison; one count of conspiracy to introduce and deliver for introduction a misbranded drug in interstate commerce, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison; and two counts of dispensing of misbranded drugs while held for sale, each of which carry a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

 The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by a judge.

Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations, the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General, and the Task Force Officers assigned to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

This case is being handled by the Office’s Narcotics Unit.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon C. Thompson is in charge of the prosecution.

The charges contained in the Complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

[1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Complaint and the description of the Complaint set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described herein should be treated as an allegation.

[2] To date, there is no evidence that the Ozempic that REYES sold the UC is not genuine.

Former Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage

 

John Murray Rowe Jr., 65, of Lead, South Dakota, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted delivery of national defense information to a foreign government and three counts of willful communication of national defense information.

According to court documents, Rowe, who is originally from Massachusetts, was employed for nearly 40 years as a test engineer for multiple cleared defense contractors. In connection with his employment, Rowe held various national security clearances from SECRET to TOP SECRET//SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) and worked on matters relating to U.S. Air Force electronic warfare technology, among other things. After committing a number of security violations and revealing a devout interest in Russian affairs, Rowe was identified as a potential insider threat and terminated from employment.

In March 2020, he met with an undercover FBI agent who was posing as an agent of the Russian government. During this meeting, Rowe disclosed national defense information classified as SECRET that concerned specific operating details of the electronic countermeasure systems used by U.S. military fighter jets, among other things. Over the course of the next eight months, Rowe exchanged over 300 emails with the purported Russian agent, confirming his willingness to work for the Russian government and discussing his knowledge of classified information relating to U.S. national security. In one email, Rowe explained, “If I can’t get a job here then I’ll go work for the other team.” In another email, Rowe disclosed classified national defense information concerning the U.S. Air Force. In September 2020, Rowe had a second in-person meeting with the undercover FBI agent. During this meeting, Rowe again disclosed classified national defense information.

Rowe was arrested on Dec. 15, 2021, and was ordered detained pending trial. During his pretrial detention at the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center, Rowe made at least three unauthorized disclosures of the same classified national defense information concerning the U.S. Air Force to individuals not authorized to receive it – namely, his brother, son and realtor, which were captured on recorded prison calls.

Sentencing is set for Aug. 22, and Rowe faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The FBI is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Wolfe for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Trial Attorney Scott Claffee of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Section are prosecuting the case. Additional assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota and the FBI Minneapolis Field Office.

MAYOR ADAMS SIGNS TWO PIECES OF LEGISLATION, PROVIDING EXTRA PROTECTION FOR FDNY EMTS AND PARAMEDICS

 

Intro. 126-A Requires Provision of Body Armor to FDNY Employees Providing Emergency Medical Services

 

Intro. 127-A Provides De-Escalation and Self-Defense Training to FDNY Employees Who Administer Emergency Medical Services

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation, one requiring the city to provide body armor and a second that provides de-escalation and self-defense training to all Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. While the Adams administration already makes body armor available to all FDNY Emergency Medical Services (EMS) members, this legislation codifies that all FDNY EMS members will have access to this protection permanently.

 

“Every day the brave men and women of the FDNY’s EMS provide emergency medical care to New Yorkers, often under very difficult circumstances,” said Mayor Adams. “Our FDNY EMS members have always had the backs of New Yorkers, and today, we are making sure the city has theirs by providing extra protection for them while they are out saving lives. I applaud my colleagues in the City Council for their partnership in passing this legislation and look forward to continuing to work together to support the selfless heroes who always show up when we need them most.”

 

“FDNY EMS members respond to calls day and night, delivering crucial emergency medical care to New Yorkers,” said FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. “Their safety is incredibly important, as is providing them with the protection they need. While the FDNY already provided body armor to all EMTs, we are grateful to the mayor and the City Council for supporting our efforts.”

 

Intro. 127-A — sponsored by New York City Council Minority Leader Joseph Borelli — requires the provision of body armor to all EMS employees who provide emergency medical services. The body armor must meet ballistic and stab resistance standards of the national institute of justice. FDNY already provides body armor to all EMS employees upon the completion of their training and offers replacements when members make a request.

 

Intro. 127-A — also sponsored by Council Minority Leader Borelli — requires the provision of de-escalation and self-defense training to all EMS employees at least once every three years. The training will address the unique characteristics of emergency medical services, with a focus on violent situations in the context of patient care. FDNY provides extensive de-escalation and self-defense training to all members during probationary training. FDNY will now make de-escalation and self-defense training available to active members once every three years. 

 

“Every day, the brave men and women of the FDNY emergency medical services put themselves in harm’s way to save New Yorkers’ lives. They are often the first to arrive on the scene, and the most vulnerable,” said Council Minority Leader Borelli.  “The least we can do is help protect them so they, too, can get home safe to their families.”

 

MAYOR ADAMS’ STATEMENT ON RENT GUIDELINES BOARD PRELIMINARY VOTE

 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after the Rent Guidelines Board took a preliminary vote presenting a range for rent-stabilized lease adjustments of 2 percent to 4.5 percent for one-year leases and 4 percent to 6.5 percent for two-year leases:

“Tenants are feeling the squeeze of a decades-long affordability crisis, which has been accelerated by restrictive zoning laws and inadequate tools that have made it harder and harder to build housing. Our team is taking a close look at the preliminary ranges voted on by the Rent Guidelines Board this evening and while the Board has the challenging task of striking a balance between protecting tenants from infeasible rent increases and ensuring property owners can maintain their buildings as costs continue to rise, I must be clear that a 6.5 percent increase goes far beyond what is reasonable to ask tenants to take on at this time. I know well that small property owners also face growing challenges, and I encourage them to work with the city to utilize our many preservation tools so that, together, we can work to stabilize buildings and neighborhoods, all while keeping tenants in their homes.”

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

 

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

As April draws to a close, we are thrilled to share some exciting updates and initiatives that are shaping our borough's future. Last week, we hosted an HPD Bronx Hiring Fair in partnership with the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development that resulted in the hiring of 29 new HPD staffers. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect job seekers with promising career paths. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event and we look forward to officially welcoming these 29 new staffers who will help to maintain our buildings’ and residents’ safety. Click here for more information on other job opportunities and vacancies.

We are also excited to announce that we are only a few days away before the launch of Bronx Week 2024! A celebration of the people, places, and neighborhoods that help to make our borough an amazing place to live, work, and visit. Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beloved Bronx. Your dedication and support are invaluable and we look forward to celebrating our borough with you from May 6th - May 19th. Go to ilovethebronx.com for a full list of events.

As always, 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

"We are extremely disappointed to learn about the potential sale of the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, also known as the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse, in our Borough. Since its inception, this institution has stood as a vital lifeline for countless children and families in our community."

 

"A recent decision by the Board of Directors has left our children and families worried about the status of their community center. The Smilow Club created a pipeline to better outcomes for children in disadvantaged communities, offering a beacon of hope and progress. Now, as many alumni serve as leaders in government, law enforcement, healthcare, and beyond, former, and current members of the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse stand as shining examples of the profound impact of strong community programming."

 

"We are deeply concerned by the lack of meaningful engagement and transparency from the Boys and Girls Club and its Board of Directors, who have failed to establish a substantive dialogue with the community and its elected officials in advance of this decision. We can only hope that the Club will choose to act in the best interest of its current, young participants, because our Bronx families deserve opportunities for success. They deserve accessible after-school and summer youth programming, responsive educational institutions, modernized infrastructures, and increased economic opportunities. The pending sale of The Smilow Clubhouse will have a negative impact on community trust and ultimately our community’s success."

 

"As elected officials representing this community at every level of government, we are committed to ensuring the continuity of recreation and services for our youth. We are actively seeking innovative solutions to support the legacy of the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club's graduates and the children they leave behind due to this decision, ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive."

"I was deeply disappointed by yet another public demonstration of dysfunction at Community Board 11. I strongly believe in community board independence and have remained respectful of each Board’s internal processes, but it is clear now that Community Board 11 requires intervention. A very small, but persistent, group has for too long reliably distracted and embarrassed the greater Board. There has been an outcry from Board Members and community members alike expressing outrage and frustration. I share their sentiment and will meet their call for help to restore order and civility to Community Board 11. Moreover, even though a change in leadership was assured, some members moved forward with the removal process solely to embarrass these board officers. This is an unacceptable way to treat longtime community leaders.

Reappointments are currently before me for consideration, as are applications from new applicants. We will soon have a new Community Board 11, refreshed in membership and refocused on serving the beautiful communities that they represent. I am sincerely grateful to the selfless and dedicated Community Board 11 Members who make up the vast majority of the Board and who have endured a very difficult period in the Board’s history. You have my support. Change is coming."

IN THE COMMUNITY

Earlier this week, we were honored to tour our very own “Emerald Isle” in the Bronx with the Consul General of Ireland in New York, Helena Nolan. Woodlawn is a historic neighborhood in our borough with a rich Irish culture and history. Thank you to all of our Irish-owned businesses, local unions & community centers who welcomed us.

The much-anticipated opening of the Fulton Community Reentry Center will result in impactful and transformative change for the Bronx.

Formerly justice-involved New Yorkers will soon have the necessary tools to successfully transition back into society and become proactive members of our community.

 I want to thank the Osborne Society, NYC Department of Homeless Services, New York Empire State Development Corporation, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the New York City Council, and Trinity Church Wall Street for their support of reentry services for justice-involved New Yorkers and for reimagining this space into something beneficial for our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s Borough Board meeting. Today’s session provided valuable insights into the Bronx Metro North Area Study ULURP and exciting developments in economic growth. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to shape the future of the Bronx together.

 

We had the privilege of touring the brand-new Chase Community Center at 128 E Fordham Road. It was truly inspiring to witness the tangible results of public-private partnerships in action, underscoring the vital role of private investment in our borough’s growth and prosperity. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to community empowerment, we’re excited about the positive impact this center will have on the lives of Bronx residents. Thank you to JPMorgan Chase Bronx and to all partners involved in making this a reality.

UPCOMING EVENTS