Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for joining us for another week in review. 

Happy Veteran's Appreciation Month to all who have served. We are grateful for you sacrifice. Thank you for all you've done and all that you continue to do for us!

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is out for applicants to apply to be vendors on Orchard Beach!

The RFP is for the development, operation, and maintenance of a restaurant, snack bar, and merchandise concessions at the Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx. For more information on how to apply, click here.

Lastly, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that applications are now open for 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming partners. To apply, click here.

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

I was proud to join with Council Member Eric Dinowitz to announce the passing of our resolution to recognize November as Veteran Appreciation Month! 

Thank you CM Dinowitz for his partnership and support. Lastly, thank you to our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. We are so grateful for all you’ve done for us.

Congratulations to Dime Community Bank on the re-opening of its Bronx branch!

Dime has a long history and commitment to helping our small businesses and entrepreneurs with access to capital, loan programs and financial assistance.

We look forward to our partnership to support our small businesses in the Borough.

Congratulations to Royal Care on the opening of Emerest Connect Studio. A new center that will serve homebound elderly and disabled individuals throughout all five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester using remote technology.

The Emerest Connect Studio is an all-encompassing TV studio that focuses on creating happier and healthier patients through interactive gamification efforts, social work, group sessions, and guest appearances to educate/engage patients in classes such as embroidery, cooking, and more.

We are so excited for our older adults to join in on the virtual fun!

COMMUNITY EVENTS