MAY 2019 E-NEWS
Dear Neighbor,

Happy Spring! It is my pleasure to share our May E-Newsletter which highlights important budget work and district events taking place. It is my sincere hope that those who observed Easter and Passover had a blessed holiday and I extend my warm wishes to our Muslim community during the Ramadan season. I send my gratitude to our hardworking and dedicated educators during Teacher Appreciation Week and thank the School District 9 Team for its everyday mission to prepare our future leaders with the skills needed to thrive.  
In this newsletter, you will find a City Hall update, district news and upcoming events taking place in the district. I take this opportunity to wish our phenomenal women a Happy Mother’s Day. Thank You to our strong and courageous Mothers who are raising their child/children with love and care. During this holiday, I celebrate my Mother, Phyllis Gibson, all that she means to means to me and the shining example and role model she has been.  

Please contact our district office at 718-588-7500 or email at  District16Bronx@council.nyc.gov with any questions you may have.



Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson
Council Member, 16th District, Bronx County
Deputy Leader
Chair, Subcommittee on Capital Budget 
City Hall
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Office of Management and Budget have released the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget, totaling $92.5 billion. On May 6th, the New York City Council began Executive Budget hearings to review this proposal and come up with recommendations that best serve the residents of New York City.

You can watch the hearing live HERE . For a calendar of this months' hearings, please click  HERE .

Jerome Rezoning Update

The  Jerome Avenue Neighborhood plan  was adopted in March 2018.  To track the progress of this rezoning, please view the  Neighborhood Rezoning Commitments Tracker .

To read the progress that has been made 1 year later, click  HERE .
Budget Update
The Discretionary Expense and Capital Funding applications are now closed. Please check with  NYC Council Website  for funding results at the end of June.

If you would like to receive updates and important notices regarding the New York City Council Budget Process, including Discretionary Capital and Expense funding, please email Justin Cortes at jcortes@council.nyc.gov.
Participatory Budgeting (PB)

We would like to thank the more than 3,000 resident who voted on how to spend $1 million. You voted, and here's what won. These projects will be fully funded in June, when the New York City Council adopts a budget.
$180,000 - Smart Boards and Laptop Carts for Bronx School for Law Government & Justice.

$105,657 - Security Cameras along Featherbed Lane & MLK blvd.

$200,000 - Audio and visual tech upgrade at Girls Prep Academy

$500,000 - Playground renovation at Butler Houses
Community
Council Member Gibson was proud to host her very first District 16 Celebration in honor of Garifuna Heritage Month. We are thankful for all of the attendees and the dynamic honorees who are pioneering great community work in their communities while preserving the rich culture and traditions of the Garifuna community.
The rain would not stop local residents and youth from celebrating our very first Earth Day event. Council Member Gibson joined NYC Bronx Parks Commissioner Rosa for tree plantings, soil cleanup, mulching, composting workshops, and more.


Council Member Gibson attends a community meeting with the Dept. of Transportation at the Concourse Village Community Center.


Council Member Gibson serves on a panel on Building Commercial Tenant Power at ANHD's 9th Annual Community Development Conference.

Council Member Gibson attends the Model City Council Project at City Hall where 51 High School students learn about NYC government and debate a bill in the NYC Council Chambers.


Council Member Gibson attends the Denim Day Bronx March to promote awareness around the issues of sexual assault.

Council Member Gibson joins Services for the Undeserved at the Grand Opening and Housewarming celebration at 1434 Undercliff Avenue, a new supportive housing for veterans, homeless families and local residents.


Council Member Gibson attends the 46th Precinct Community Council Meeting at the Bronx Baptist Church.
Council Member Gibson joins Council Member Levine during a press conference in support of Int. 7276, calling for tenant advocacy organizations to be part of the Right to Counsel Outreach plan in local communities.


Council Member Gibson joins Mayor David N. Dinkins and Bronx Community College to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown.


Council Member Gibson attends the 42nd Pct. Council, Community Board 3, and PSA 7 Meet and Greet.


Council Member Gibson served as the keynote speaker for the Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society in Political Science induction ceremony at John Jay College.


Council Member Gibson receives the Pastor Peggy Smalls and Change A Life Ministries Phenomenal Women Award along with other amazing honorees.

Council Member Gibson attends the 3rd Annual Bronx Children's Museum Gala. We are excited for the official opening of the Bronx Children's Museum coming in 2020!


Council Member G ibson meets Stacy Abrams at the Lighting the Way Fundraising Breakfast hosted by The Osborne Association.
Upcoming Events
Services & Resources
We are proud to feature a few community highlights from the past month below.
Find your local  Community Board (CB)  and attend a monthly CB meeting. Apply to your local Community Board  HERE .

  • CB3: second Tuesday of the month at 6PM. 718-378-8054
  • CB4: fourth Tuesday of every month at 6PM. 718-299-0800
  • CB5: fourth Wednesday of every month at 6PM. 718-364-2030

Find your local  Police Precinct  and attend a monthly Precinct Community Council meeting:

  • 42nd Precinct Community Council: Every fourth Thursday of the month in the 42nd Precinct Sitting Room at 7:00 P.M.
  • 44th Precinct Community Council: Every second Wednesday of the month at different locations at 6:30P.M.
  • 46th Precinct Community Council: Every third Tuesday of the month at 2120 Ryer Avenue, at 7:00 P.M.
  • PSA 7 Community Council: Every second Thursday of the month at 737 Melrose Avenue at 6:30 P.M