Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT VANESSA L. GIBSON HOSTS BRONX DOMINICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION AND KICK-OFF CEREMONY FOR THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL DOMINICAN DAY PARADE

For Photos, Click Here Bronx NY – On Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson joined MetroPlus Health, Montefiore Einstein, Blue York City, Anheuser Busch,…

JOINT STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON, U.S. CONGRESS MEMBER TORRES, NEW YORK STATE SENATOR SEPÚLVEDA, NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER JACKSON, AND NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL MEMBER SALAMANCA, JR., ON THE POTENTIAL SALE OF THE MADISON SQUARE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB – JOEL E. SMILOW CLUBHOUSE

“We are extremely disappointed to learn about the potential sale of the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, also known as the Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse, in our Borough. Since…

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…