“I applaud President Biden for his HerStoric nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson, who could be the first African-American woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Ketanji Brown Jackson is an accomplished judge and public defender, who is dedicated to the rule of law, and has always made civil rights and equity a priority.…
“In his preliminary budget announcement, Mayor Adams outlined his agenda for the City with a focus on an equitable recovery for all. Our Mayor continues to put forward policy proposals that have a real impact on the lives of everyday New Yorkers. He outlined his vision to streamline city services and presented an overall plan…
Bronx, NY — On Wednesday, January 26th, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and AT&T joined with Congressmember Ritchie Torres, Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, and Council Member Oswald Feliz to announce the donation of 100 Samsung A7 tablets and 150 backpacks filled with water bottles, healthy snacks, notebooks, and pencils to the…
“It has been almost 50 years since the historic Roe v. Wade ruling that guaranteed reproductive rights and protections for women, and birthing individuals in our country. Advocates were on the frontlines pushing for reproductive justice and for women to have the right to make decisions about their body, but conservative legislators are pushing an…
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by applying to join their local Community Board. The Office of The Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 Bronx Community Boards from city residents who reside, work or have professional or other significant interests…
Dear neighbors, I am deeply saddened to share news of the passing of a longtime community leader, a former staffer at The Office of The Bronx Borough President, and a dear friend, Venancio (Benny) Catala. Benny was a man of commitment, courage, faith and hard work with a huge heart and love for the Bronx.…
Bronx, NY — On Monday, January 17, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in conjunction with Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The service was conducted by Reverend Frederick Crawford, Senior Pastor at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The theme of…
“The vicious attack yesterday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas was an egregious display of hate towards our Jewish community. It is unacceptable that anyone should have to feel unsafe assembling at a place of worship and we must do everything in our power to ensure this does not happen again. I am grateful…
“I am heartbroken and saddened by the news of this morning’s horrific 5-alarm fire in Belmont that claimed the lives of 19 Bronxites in our community. Our team will do everything we can in the coming days to support and uplift the residents and their families that were affected by today’s tragedy at Twin Parks.…
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced today that Janet A. Peguero will serve as the new Deputy Bronx Borough President, making history as it is the first time both positions will be held by women of color, and the borough will welcome its first Deputy Borough President of Dominican descent. “Janet Peguero has worked…