Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for joining us for another week in review.
Today, marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week where we bring special attention to the health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and birthing individuals across our city, state and nation. This week is a call to action to address the systemic barriers that have, for far too long, contributed to poor health outcomes for birthing individuals in our borough. Throughout this week, we hope you will join us as we share information on how to combat high rates of Black maternal mortality and morbidity and the work being done to end this epidemic.
Last week, I was proud to join Council Member Althea Stevens to allocate $1M to go towards the completion of Fischer Senior Apartments in the Highbridge section of the Bronx.
The building will feature 45 studios and 59 one-bedroom apartments for low-income senior citizens 62 years and older. 32 units will be set aside for formerly homeless seniors and 100% of the rental units will have Project-Based Section 8 Vouchers. This was a huge win for our seniors and for our Highbridge community. Thank you to Council Member Stevens for her continued partnership and prioritizing our older adults.
Lastly, we are calling all schools, community groups, steppers, cheerleaders, bands and more to march in the Bronx Week parade! To register, 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
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