Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for joining us for another week in review. 

Our borough is still reeling from the devastating partial building collapse that has impacted our Morris Heights community and has left over 100 residents displaced.

We are grateful for the quick response from our first responders, American Red Cross, FDNY, NYPD, NYCEM, DOB, Community Board 5, the Hoodspitality Group, Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, school leadership, and staff at PS 396/MS 390, my colleagues in government and everyone else who has reached out and expressed a desire to help our neighbors. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries or deaths as a result of this incident, and we are working closely to ensure the impacted families continue to receive support. As we get more information, we will make sure to share it with our community, but please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Lastly, we want to remind Bronxites to exercise caution this winter, as we unfortunately continue to see fires across our borough. Our main priority is to ensure our residents and families are safe and have the tools to protect themselves and their loved ones. Click here for these potentially life-saving fire safety tips. 

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

IN THE COMMUNITY

This Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland Extravaganza was one for the books! Thank you to Univision, the NY/NJ TWU State Conference, and all of our other partners, performers, and sponsors for making this event a huge success. With their support, we were able to distribute over 800 toys this holiday season.

We were proud to host our Annual Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting at Bronx Borough Hall in partnership with Chabad South Bronx. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Thank you to Chess in the Schools, A+ STEM Labs, PS 70X and all the participating elementary, middle and high schools for their partnership in making this year’s Bronx Borough President’s Cup a huge success. We had over 300 students showing off their skills and proudly representing the Bronx.

I want to thank the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. for coordinating last week`s Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ICYMI