“After the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West where we lost 17 people, among them eight children, I joined my colleague Council Member Oswald Feliz to discuss steps to prevent a tragedy of this magnitude from happening again. The result was a legislative package dedicated to strengthening fire safety laws to protect our residents…
“There are simply no words for what occurred yesterday in Longwood. When we cannot protect our young babies from the threat of incessant gun violence then we know we are in a state of emergency. The Bronx deserves regulations and resources that prevent this kind of violence. It is a fundamental right that every New…
“Our hearts are heavy, and our heads are bowed for our brothers and sisters in Buffalo. Saturday’s mass shooting at a local supermarket has devastated this community and our entire nation. We are saddened by this horrible act of racism and violence perpetrated against a local community of innocent residents grocery shopping on a Saturday…
“Less than six months since the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West and we are once again mourning the loss of one of our residents in Fordham Heights to another tragic fire. Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the resident we lost today and we offer prayers of comfort and healing…
Bronx, NY — On Monday, May 2, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined with the Bronx Tourism Council, Humana, Essen Health Care, and other community partners to host a media preview and celebration to kickoff her FIRST Bronx Week at the Northeast Bronx YMCA. During the kick-off event, Borough President Gibson and The…
“In his first State of the City announcement, Mayor Adams outlined his Executive Budget with a renewed focus on public safety, economic development, youth empowerment, and other issues important to everyday New Yorkers. As we continue to work together towards creating an equitable recovery from COVID-19, it is up to us to work with our…
BP Gibson and advocates outline health disparities faced by people of transgender experience in the Bronx, and encourage New Yorkers to get tested for HIV Bronx, NY — (April 19, 2022) On Monday, April 18, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Amida Care, a not-for-profit New York community health plan, were joined by advocates…
“The recent incidents of gun violence across our borough have been heartbreaking. When our residents are being senselessly gunned down in the street, then we know that we are in a state of emergency. This is a call to action for all of us to join together as a community to combat this gun violence…
Bronx, NY — Today, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Deputy Borough President Janet Peguero joined with birthing advocates to call on New York State to implement three policy recommendations to amplify the needs of Bronx birthing persons, and to reduce the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in the…
“We have been made aware of yet another tragic shooting in our borough. Two teenage girls and one teen boy were shot earlier today in the Bronx. We are currently in contact with the NYPD and the Mayor’s Office awaiting additional information to share with the public. As I have always said, the level of…