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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
I know it’s been a rough couple of weeks in the Bronx, but y’all didn’t have to get rid of me already @NYC_DOT 😂😂😂 We’re trying!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🚨🚨🚨Update: I am still the Bronx Borough President y’all. Thank you @NYC_DOT for your work in fixing this error. Like I said, we’re trying! Don’t get rid of me yet. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Allow me to introduce The Bronx Tourism Council’s new Executive Director, Sulma Arzu-Brown!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
3 months
Last week, our Deputy Borough President joined @Univision in presenting @PrinceRoyce with a Key to the Borough. A Bronx resident, Bronx Walk of Fame inductee, award winning musical artist and now - a Key to the Borough recipient!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Look at this surprise from @nyc_dot ! Thank you DOT for the sign and for the laugh 😂😂 #WelcometotheBronx #BronxStrong #Birthplaceofhiphop #BoogieDown
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Sorry I’m late to the chat. I was too busy being the BP that represents the best borough and the REAL birthplace of Hip-Hop. What did I miss?
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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
2 years
Being the BP of by far the best borough in NYC comes with an understanding that everyone always has #Queens on their mind. It’s natural. But the Bronx and @bronxbp @Vanessalgibson deserve their due as well so I’ll happily cede this space and work with DOT to ensure that happens.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
And like that! We made herstory again! Introducing our new Deputy Borough President, Janet A. Peguero. Deputy Peguero has worked tirelessly to amplify the voices of women and Bronxites, and played a critical role in electing women of color to city government last year. #HerStory
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Flags lowered to half staff at Bronx Borough Hall to honor the 17 neighbors from Twin Parks North West we lost one year ago today.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Education spotlight on our former intern, Michaell Santos! Michaell is a High School Senior at the H.S. for Law, Government and Justice, and has been accepted to @Yale with a full scholarship. Michaell also lives in #Highbridge and is a first generation Dominican-American.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 months
This is a MAJOR announcement and investment in our Bronx students! Too often the cost of tuition can prevent our residents from pursing their dreams, but with this announcement, Dr. Ruth Gottesman is supporting the future generation of healthcare leaders.
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We are profoundly grateful that Dr. Ruth Gottesman, Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at @EinsteinMed , has made a transformational gift to #MontefioreEinstein —the largest to any medical school in the country—that ensures no student has to pay tuition again.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Happy Women’s History Month!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
It’s always great running into these ladies.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Thank you to Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso for hosting the All Borough Presidents and Deputy Borough Presidents Dinner last night at Brooklyn Borough Hall. It was great to see the diversity of NYC represented.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
I was proud to stand with my fellow BPs this morning to introduce our Million More Trees initiative, which would achieve 30% tree canopy coverage by 2035. This would be a major step towards health equity, sustainability & better quality of life, & an important investment in NYC.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Tonight, the community joined together to remember the lives of our neighbors from Twin Parks North West. As your BP, let me be clear, we are here to work, & we will not leave until our work is done. Bronxites are resilient, and in hard times, we always show our strength. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
It was great meeting with Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and her team to discuss the future of our beloved Borough. We discussed everything from birthing justice, economic development, immigration and how we can work together to move the Bronx forward.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
I want to congratulate my colleague and sister, Adrienne Adams, on her HerStoric swearing in as the first African-American Speaker of @NYCCouncil . I would also like to congratulate Majority Leader Keith, Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Minority Leader Joseph Borelli.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
We continued our Black History Month celebrations with the opening of the first Black owned restaurant on City Island. Congratulations to our friends at Seafood Kingz! Make sure to visit them at 634 City Island Ave. in The Bronx.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🇹🇹Today we honored our Trinidadian and Tobagonian brothers and sisters for our Trinidad and Tobago Flag Raising Ceremony! 🇹🇹The T&T community, like many Caribbeans, has invested so much into our borough.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
The Bronxites we lost in this horrific tragedy are more than numbers. We will not stop until the work is done. We will remember their names.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Thank you to U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand and the Bronx Members of the House of Representatives for securing a total of $18,291,005 for projects across our beloved Borough.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Honored to be recognized by my good friend, and a trailblazer, @RepRitchie . Thank you for your partnership. #Bronx #BronxStrong
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Rep. Ritchie Torres
2 years
Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth we’ll spotlight Black leaders & historical moments that transformed the #Bronx . Today, we celebrate @bronxbp Vanessa Gibson, the 1st Black female Bronx Borough President. You are an inspiration to young women & men who aspire to be in elected office.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the borough with a female Borough President and Deputy Borough President. This year HerStory is OurStory. #BronxStrong
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Proud to have witnessed HerStory today with the inauguration of the first female Governor of New York State. I look forward to working with @GovKathyHochul to push initiatives to support and uplift our borough.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Happy Holidays from the Office of the Bronx Borough President!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Continuing Dominican Heritage Month at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center recognizing Consul General Eligio Jáquez in the West Bronx for his service to the community. 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 #dominicanheritagemonth
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Shocked and heart broken. Thankful to our first responders and essential workers. We will be doing everything we can to help residents and their families. Praying for the loved ones of those we lost too soon today.
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FDNY
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Approximately 200 FDNY members are operating on scene of a 5-alarm fire at 333 East 181 Street in the Bronx. There are currently 31 serious injuries to civilians.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
You know I had to book my ✈️ to Brooklyn to support my brother @bkbpreynoso . Congrats colleague on your inauguration! I look forward to our continued work together bringing resources and economic opportunities back into our respective boroughs. #brooklyn #inauguration
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
We are so proud that former CB 7 District Manager, Ischia Bravo has been appointed the County Clerk of Bronx County! She will be the FIRST WOMAN & LATINA to hold this title. This is huge! We are so proud and cannot wait to see all that she does in this position.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
I was in Albany today for @GovKathyHochul ’s State of the State address as she outlined her vision for 2023. I look forward to our continued work together on public safety, housing and other issues important to our Bronx residents and families.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
9 months
🇩🇴There was so much Dominican pride today in the Bronx! Thank you to the organizers of the parade and everyone who came out this afternoon to celebrate and highlight our Dominican community right here in the Boogie Down.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Our tenants desperately need legal representation in housing court and it will require urgent action from the City, the State and the Courts to protect New Yorkers from eviction. Thank you @MarkLevineNYC for being a partner in this fight!
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Mark D. Levine
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The crisis in NYC's housing courts demands our attention. There are so many eviction cases that legal service providers can't keep up. Since March, 1000s of tenants have faced evictions without an attorney. @BronxBP & I have laid out a plan to fix this:
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Please join us tonight for our FIRST Ask the Borough President. I will be answering your questions live on air about issues impacting our borough. #TheBronx #askthebp #tonight
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
No days off! It’s always great to be in community especially in celebration of culture! Our West Indian community always shows up and shows out! It was great to see everyone out today representing their island. Shout out to all my TNT New Yorkers 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the lives of the six million Jewish people murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. Today and always, we commemorate the victims, we pray for the survivors and the families left behind and we say never again to this brutality.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
✅First State of the Borough! We did it! Our State of the Borough address was a huge success. Thank you all for joining us on this momentous occasion! The Bronx is a Borough of Opportunities & we are working to bring our Bronxites the opportunities & resources they deserve.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Wishing all who celebrate a happy and blessed first night of Hanukkah. May this holiday season bring you happiness and good health.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Thank you to @fatjoe , @HOT97 and @WBLS1075NYC for continuing to raise funds and awareness for the residents of Twin Parks. Tune in, the telethon will be live until 7pm. #Bronx #BronxStrong
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
City Council District 13 is blessed with a powerful, dynamic leader, @mvelaznyc ! Congratulations on your swearing in, I look forward to our partnership and work ahead. #Bronx #NYC
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Visiting our @NYCSanitation frontline workers with @mvelaznyc . Thank you again for all that you do to keep our streets clean and safe.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
As our #HinduCommunity prepare for 5 days of festivities associated with the celebration of #Diwali , I join with the Vishnu Mandir, a house of worship that has been in the Soundview section for 26 years, to proclaim #Diwaliweek in The Bronx. #diwalinyc #FestivalOfLights
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
It was an honor today to celebrate the inauguration of @CMPiSanchez , representing the 14th Council District in the Bronx! Pierina is born and raised in our borough, and as Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings, we have a true champion fighting for us at City Hall.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating today! The first day of Kwanzaa is #Umoja (Unity). May we all continue to strive for unity in our communities and our families today and everyday.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Our 2023 State of the Borough address is right around the corner! We are so excited to join with you all to celebrate the Bronx and all that is to come. We have made many strides in our quest for a better Bronx and we cannot wait to share with you all our plans for the future.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Our nurses were on the frontlines during the pandemic risking their lives to keep New Yorkers safe and continue to provide around-the -clock patient-centered care to our residents and families. @nynurses deserve a fair contract and I proudly stand in solidarity with them.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
🇩🇴I am humbled to have been awarded, alongside my Deputy, Janet Peguero, the Key to the City by the Mayor's Office of Santo Domingo West by Mayor José Andújar. 🇩🇴We are grateful to Mayor José Andújar for this incredible recognition and his hospitality.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
The first ever Bronx Children’s Museum is now open! This museum was a true labor of love spanning three mayoral administrations and three Bronx Borough Presidents.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
I was proud to join Gov. Hochul, colleagues & frontline healthcare workers at North Central Bronx Hospital for the announcement that members of @DeptofDefense will assist with staffing shortages @ NCB. I thank @potus & @govkathyhochul for their leadership as we work to recover.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
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🚨The CityWide Air Quality Health Advisory has been extended to Friday, June 9th at 11:59PM. As we continue to closely monitor the worst air quality crisis in two decades, we encourage residents to take precaution, wear masks and limit outdoor activities.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Make a difference in your community by applying to your local community board. Our office is accepting applications for all 12 community boards from Bronx Residents, ages 16 and older, who work or reside in the borough.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
20 days
Tomorrow is our 2024 State of the Borough address at Cardinal Hayes High School and we cannot wait to share everything that we have accomplished and what we have planned for the rest of 2024.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Congratulations again to our new Chair of the Assembly and Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force, Assemblywoman Karines Reyes on making history as the first Dominican to hold this position. We look forward to seeing all you will do in this position!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
We were celebrating Black History Month today in the Bronx at Lincoln Hospital with @nycmayor and @NYCImmigrants . Thank you to everyone that showed up and to all of our essential workers that are working tirelessly to keep us safe. #blackhistorymonth2022 #essentialworkers ❤️
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🇹🇹There was so much T&T pride today as Trinidadian and Tobagonian organizations and representatives came together to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Independence for the twin island country. 🇹🇹Thank you Mayor Adams, Trinidad and Tobago Ambassador Phillips-Spencer ..
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Our African Heritage Celebration was a success! A special thanks to our incredible sponsors, my team, and everyone who joined us today. It was an honor to celebrate our borough’s vibrant African culture in community with community.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
So excited for this expansion of SYEP! Our young people need jobs and opportunity. That is how we enhance our communities, our neighborhoods and our city. It starts with investing in our youth. Thank you @NYCMayor & @NYCSpeakerAdams !
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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
2 years
WATCH: The Public Advocate joins @NYCMayor and @NYCSpeakerAdams at City Hall to announce the expansion of the Summer Youth Employment Program to 100,000 jobs.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Tonight, Council Member @OswaldFeliz and I were able to distribute at-home testing kits at Jonas Bronck Housing Co. Thank you, Council Member for your partnership. Thank you to @GovKathyHochul for providing us with the kits. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
The time has come for our 2023 State of the Borough! We have made so many strides in our quest for a better Bronx and we cannot wait to share with you all that we have done and all we hope to accomplish.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
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Our roads are shared spaces and should be safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. We must increase investments in our biking infrastructure and red light cameras that could prevent traffic violence. #SOTB2024
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
The energy tonight was incredible as we celebrated Dominican Heritage Month with the community.  Thank you to our sponsors, Fidelis Care, Grand Slam Banquet Hall, Mark's Home Care and Bronx Terminal Market.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Tour de Bronx 2022! We are out here! 🚲🚲🚲🚲 #tdbx2022 #letsride
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
My heart is with all those impacted. Sending gratitude to all the first responders, community groups and elected officials that have been on the scene helping out. Bronxites are resilient and we will get through this together. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Happy International Women’s Day!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia Dominicana!! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 Happy Dominican Independence Day!! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
I want to thank my colleague and friend @RepRitchie for his leadership today in introducing legislation to combat the distribution of ghost guns in our neighborhoods that have claimed the lives of too many of our residents.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🎉Last night was a HERSTORIC day! I am proud to serve as your 14th Bronx Borough President! Many folks said we should wait our turn, many folks said we couldn’t do it but here we are - when people count you out, God counts you in! Thank you for supporting me
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
The energy was electric today at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and of course the Bronx showed up and showed out! ¡Que viva Puerto Rico! #WEPAAAAAAA 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On this day, we remember the lives of those we have lost, and reaffirm our commitment to combating HIV/AIDS and the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Eid Mubarak to all of our brothers and sisters celebrating Eid Al Adha! May Allah be with you and your families.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Today, I was joined by colleagues & different agencies for an update on our relief efforts. Let me be clear, we will not allow anyone to pushed out of their hotels. We will not rest until every family and individual has a permanent place they are comfortable calling home. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
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Thank you to @AsezWao for their partnership in keeping our streets clean and empowering our youth to get involved in beautifying their communities. We look forward to working together on the next cleanup initiative in our borough!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Last night, our Deputy Borough President and I continued celebrating Dominican Heritage Month with so many great community leaders. Thank you @ADASAOfficial for all you do. #Bronx #Nyc #dominicanheritagemonth #dominicanheritage
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Our Deputy Borough President is in the South Bronx today supporting some of our local small businesses. Thank you to Lit Bar and Chocobar Cortes for the hospitality!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Wishing you all a happy, healthy new year! Last week I took the oath of office to be your 14th Bronx Borough President. During this new year, new season and new chapter, I say thank you for the opportunity to serve, I look forward to a fruitful and productive year. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Tomorrow we will be out distributing PPE and COVID-19 testing kits while supplies last. I encourage you all to keep testing and get vaccinated. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Yesterday, seven people were killed in a terror attack inside a synagogue in Jerusalem. We will not tolerate these horrendous acts of violence against the Jewish community. The Holocaust taught us that indifference kills.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Our team had a wonderful time today marching with our Irish American community in the Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade! I am so grateful we were able to be a part of this incredible and inclusive celebration. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Our communities deserve better than this cycle of violence. People have a fundamental right to feel safe when leaving their homes. Today, I joined colleagues and advocates to let our community know we will not stop working until our streets are safe. #Bronx #peaceweek
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Tonight, Council Member @mvelaznyc and I spoke to the medical staff at Jacobi Medical Center that were on site when the gun shots rang out. I want to once again thank all of the first responders. Enough is enough, we must make ending this violence a priority now.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
11 months
The energy was electric today in Manhattan as we walked in the Annual Puerto Rican Day parade! ¡Que Viva Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Thank you to @SenGillibrand for coming to a great Bronx business @SUYOnyc to join so many powerful women colleagues in government and discuss priorities for our borough. #Bronx #BronxStrong #womenlead #herstory
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Thank you @RAINinc1964 for having us at your Boston Secor Senior Center as we continued our Senior Center tour throughout the borough. I was just trying to keep up!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Today we are doing the work to prevent future fires. Our new Fire Safety Task Force will come up with policy & legislative recommendations to introduce bills, to ensure a tragedy of this magnitude doesn’t happen again. Thank you to my colleagues for your partnership. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Get to know Deputy Borough President @jpegnyc_ tonight on @NY1noticias at 7pm! Spectrum news channel 95. #Bronx #ny1 #womenlead
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🇹🇹 Join us next Tuesday for our #TrinidadandTobago Flag Raising Ceremony at Borough Hall in commemoration of 60 years of independence.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
8 months
Today, I was proud to join with Department of Transportation, Department of Design and Construction, Department  of Environmental Protection and my colleagues in government to celebrate the reconstruction of Grand Concourse in the Bronx from E. 175th Street to Fordham Road.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Proud to have joined the 52nd Precinct for their Council Breakfast to celebrate the work of our brave men and women in law enforcement. Thank you for all that you do.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
🇩🇴Today, the #Bronx showed up and showed out for our Dominican community at the 40th Annual Dominican Day Parade! ¡Feliz día del desfile nacional Dominicano!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
With colleagues and first responders on the scene of today’s fire at 869 Fox Street. Together, we will make sure all of the residents are receiving the necessary resources. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Our first Three Kings Day event was a success! Thank you again to all of our partners for their support of this event and commitment to giving back to our residents and families.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Calling all Bronxites. You can follow our Bronx BP social media for live #information and #updates from our office on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Thank you Lieutenant Governor, Antonio Delgado for joining my team and I to discuss my Strategic Policy Plan and highlights from our State of the Borough.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
We are turning our pain into purpose and we won’t stop working. Thank you to @HOT97 and @WBLS1075NYC for hosting the @fatjoe and Friends Show today to raise funds for the victims of the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West. #Bronx
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Today was the Bronx Night Market’s Opening Day! The Bronx Night Market has breathed life into our Fordham community since it opened almost five years ago. The market creates a fun, affordable & safe environment in our Borough for family and friends to spend time together!
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
2 years
Thank you to @DistCouncil37 President @HenryGarrido17 and our labor leaders and colleagues in government for coming together today to continue the celebration of Dominican Independence Day. 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
4 months
It is a new day in the Bronx! Today, we unveiled new signage for Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point. This name change shows the rest of the world that our borough means business and we are ready to chart a new course.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
🚨The wait is over - our Community Board application is live! For the first time, our community board application is digital in English and Spanish. 🚨We are fulfilling a promise to make our application easy and accessible by eliminating barriers to applying.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
1 year
Time and time again, our neighbors go to the hospital in a moments of desperation and upon returning home, they are met with shocking medical bills.
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Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
5 months
🏈Congratulations to Cardinal Hayes for being our 2023 New York State Catholic High School champions! Never count out our youth, and never count out the Bronx!
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