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

 

Dear Neighbor,

 

Thank you for joining us for another week in review.

Join us next Tuesday, November 15, for our Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration from 6pm-9pm at Con Sofrito, located on 1315 Commerce Avenue.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN THE COMMUNITY 

We celebrated the official kickoff of the community-driven engagement process that will outline a new vision for the future redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. The engagement process, “Together for Kingsbridge / Juntos para Kingsbridge,” will consist of a series of public workshops designed to provide information on the Armory’s current condition and its future. Thank you to Council Member Sanchez, The Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and all of the other elected leaders and advocates who were there as we prepare to reimagine the Kingsbridge Armory.

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Last week, we took a significant step forward towards making our city agencies truly diverse and inclusive. With the passage of Intro. 552-A, Intro. 553-A and the other FDNY diversity bills, we are dismantling systemic barriers which have prevented women and people of color from joining the FDNY.

Thank you to Speaker Adams, Council Member Riley, Chair of the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management Council Member Joann Ariola, the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, our colleagues who supported these bills, the Vulcan Society and everyone else involved in moving this legislation forward.

I am a proud supporter of the tens of thousands of drivers who work tirelessly to provide For-Hire-Vehicle and taxi services, many of whom live in The Bronx. It is crucial that we support the drivers working to provide transportation options to New Yorkers, and, to do this, we must be sure that The Central Business District Tolling Program does not cause undue harm to these working people.

The New York State Department of Public Service’s winter outreach and education campaign is designed to help consumers manage their energy bills while staying warm and safe during the cold weather months. For more information on consumer protections, managing heating costs, conserving energy and winter safety, click here.

Office of The Bronx Borough President  851 Grand Concourse, Ste. 301, Bronx, NY 10451

Permits Filed For 105 West Tremont Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a ten-story residential building at 105 West Tremont Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. Located between Kingsland Place and Harrison Avenue, the lot is near the 176th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. The Community Builders is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 100-foot-tall development will yield 54,496 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 96 residences, 95 AIRS low-income housing units for seniors, and one superintendent unit. The average unit scope will be 567 square feet. The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar and a 52-foot-long rear yard.

Crown Architecture & Consulting is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19 - NOVEMBER 8, 2022

 Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing and Treatment

66 Statewide Deaths Reported from November 5th to November 7th

 Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19.     

"With the weather cooling and with winter just around the corner, I urge New Yorkers to remain vigilant and use all available tools to keep themselves and loved ones in their communities safe and healthy," Governor Hochul said. "Be sure to stay up to date on vaccine doses, and test before gatherings or travel. If you test positive, talk to your doctor about potential treatment options."

Last week, Governor Hochul launched a new public awareness campaign featuring New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett speaking directly to New Yorkers about three viruses - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 - now circulating in the state with similar symptoms and the potential to cause serious illness. Produced by the New York State Department of Health, the videos include a short clip and a longer version geared toward parents; and a version aimed specifically at health care providers.     

Governor Hochul continues to remind New Yorkers that children ages 5 and older may now receive the bivalent booster shots that are recommended to increase protection against COVID-19. 

The Governor also urges New Yorkers to get their bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters. To schedule an appointment for a booster, New Yorkers should contact their local pharmacy, county health department, or healthcare provider; visit vaccines.gov; text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations.  

In addition, Governor Hochul encourages New Yorkers to get their annual flu vaccine as flu season is widespread across New York State. The flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 are both circulating, so getting vaccinated against both is the best way to stay healthy and to avoid added stress to the health care system.  

The State Department of Health is continuing its annual public education campaign, reminding adults and parents to get both flu and COVID-19 shots for themselves and children 6 months and older. Advertisements in both English and Spanish language began running last month. 

For information about flu vaccine clinics, contact the local health department or visit vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:    

1. Cases Per 100k - 16.99
2. 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 20.90
3. Test Results Reported - 42,723
4. Total Positive - 3,321
5. Percent Positive - 6.84%**
6. 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 5.90%**      
7. Patient Hospitalization - 2,948 (+144)
8. Patients Newly Admitted - 1060*
9. Patients in ICU - 302 (+14)
10. Patients in ICU with Intubation - 105 (+18)
11. Total Discharges - 359,548 (+820)*
12. New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 66*
13. Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 58,992*  

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.       

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.      

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.   

• Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 75,275

This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.  

Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows **:  

Borough	Saturday,   November   5, 2022	Sunday,   November   6, 2022	Monday,   November   7, 2022
Bronx	6.54%	6.52%	6.59%
Kings	4.34%	4.43%	4.50%
New York	5.79%	5.78%	5.74%
Queens	6.82%	6.77%	6.82%
Richmond	5.48%	5.45%	5.44%