Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson marks one year as the first African American woman in the role.
Nine days after being sworn into office, Gibson had to face a tragedy that grabbed national headlines — 17 people, including eight children, were killed during a fast-moving fire at the Twin Parks apartment building.
Gibson discusses what’s changed since the catastrophe and the new fire safety protocols for high rises one year later.
Plus, with a rash of gun violence across the borough, Gibson laid out her plan for public safety and the work that needs to be done to create safer communities.
While shootings and murders are declining across the city, the Bronx saw a 31% increase in gun violence in January from the year prior.
Teen violence is also off the charts citywide. The NYPD’s reporting record levels of gun violence in kids under 18.
Gibson explained what her office is doing to keep young New Yorkers safe.