Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON STATEMENT ON THE REFORM OF COMMUNITY BOARD 11

“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…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON AND CONSUL GENERAL OF IRELAND, HELENA NOLAN, TOUR THE BRONX’S WOODLAWN SECTION

FOR PHOTOS, CLICK HERE Bronx, New York – On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Consul General of Ireland, Helena Nolan, and President of the…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON DELIVERS HER 2ND STATE OF THE BOROUGH ADDRESS

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:    +$35M INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR A+ STEM LABS, HYDROPONIC SCIENCE LABS, TECHNOLOGY AND MORE     +8M INVESTMENT IN HEALTHCARE FOR 3D MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS, AN ASTHMA PEDIATRIC…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON`S STATEMENT ON 4.8 MAGNITUTE EARTHQUAKE FELT IN NEW YORK CITY

“Earlier this morning, we experienced a 4.8-magnitude earthquake in the New York City area, with thankfully no reported injuries or damage to our infrastructure. We are, however, urging our residents…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER STEVENS ANNOUNCE $4M RENOVATION FOR HISTORIC BRONX SKATE PARK

For Photos, Please Click Here Bronx, NY – On April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined New York City Council Member Althea Stevens, and NYC Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessenia…

HISTORIC WOODLAWN CEMETERY & CONSERVANCY RECEIVES OVER $900TH IN CAPITAL FUNDING FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

For Photos, Please Click Here Bronx, NY – On April 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined New York City Council Member Eric Dinowitz at Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy to present $931,000…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON HOSTS BRONX FLAG RAISING IN RECOGNITION OF TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY

For Photos, Please Click Here Bronx, New York – On April 1st, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined Bronx LGBTQIA+ leaders and her Bronx LGBTQIA+ Task Force to host the Bronx’s first Transgender Day of Visibility flag raising in front…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON CELEBRATES IRISH HERITAGE MONTH

 For Photos, Please Click Here Bronx, NY - On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson partnered with Montefiore Medical Center to celebrate Irish Heritage Month at the Rambling House…

MY SISTER’S KEEPER BRONX COMMITTEE AND BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON HOST: “MY SISTER’S KEEPER UNCONFERENCE”

For Photos, Click Here Bronx, NY – New York City Public Schools, My Sister’s Keeper Bronx Committee, along with the Office of the Bronx Borough President, hosted the “My Sister’s Keeper Unconference,” on Wednesday, March…

BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON’S STATEMENT ON OPENING DAY

“With today being opening day, I am happy to welcome back baseball and look forward to the Yankees returning to Yankee Stadium on April 5th! With every spring comes the excitement…