BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN THE BRONX

News24USA.Com Desk, New York, 16 July 2026: Today, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced her Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget Priorities, committing more than $56 million across 193 capital projects to bridge the digital divide in schools, expand affordable housing opportunities, enhance public safety, modernize community spaces, and support critical institutions throughout the Bronx. The FY27 Capital Budget builds on the historic investments made during the Borough President’s first four years in office, while continuing to prioritize critical investments in the borough’s future.

The FY27 Capital Budget includes more than $35.2 million for schools and educational institutions across the Bronx. With the FY27 allocations, Borough President Gibson has now committed more than $100 million in capital funding for education during her tenure, supporting critical improvements that enhance learning environments and expand opportunities for Bronx students.

This includes $150,000 for the creation of a Hair Salon & Barber Shop at the Bronx School for Continuous Learners, $1 million for athletic field renovations at the Christopher Columbus Educational Campus, and $350,000 to the Bronx School of Hip Hop for mobile media carts equipped with cameras, microscopes, laptops, tablets, and editing tools as the school prepares to welcome its inaugural class this fall.

In addition to education, the FY27 Capital Budget allocations include funding to strengthen public safety, cultural institutions, and neighborhood resources. The Borough President allocated $500,000 to renovate FDNY Engine 79, Ladder 37, Battalion 27, following the devastating fire that severely damaged the firehouse earlier this year, ensuring firefighters have the facilities they need to continue protecting Bronx residents. She also allocated $500,000 to renovate the Bronx Museum’s South Wing Atrium, supporting one of the borough’s premier cultural institutions, and $500,000 to renovate the Soundview Library Branch to modernize the facility and improve access to educational resources, technology, and community programming.

Recognizing the importance of confronting hate through education, Borough President Gibson allocated $250,000 to the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation for equipment supporting its Virtual Reality Anti-Hate Initiative. The innovative program uses immersive technology to educate young people about the dangers of antisemitism, prejudice, and discrimination while fostering understanding, empathy, and inclusion.

Additionally, the FY27 Capital Budget includes $4.5 million for housing, more than $3.5 million for health, more than $3.7 million for higher education, more than $3.5 million for cultural institutions, and $2.4 million for community centers. These investments, alongside funding for parks, libraries, and public safety infrastructure, reflect the Borough President’s holistic approach to strengthening neighborhoods, expanding opportunity, and improving quality of life throughout the Bronx.

“During my first term as Borough President, we made historic investments in our schools, parks, health care facilities, community organizations, and neighborhood infrastructure,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “As we begin this new chapter in my second term, this capital budget builds on that foundation by continuing to make strategic investments that expand opportunities for our youth and families, strengthen public safety in our communities, and improve the quality of life for every Bronx resident.”

The FY27 Capital Budget advances the Borough President’s mission to make community-driven investments that respond to the Bronx’s evolving needs and create long-term opportunities for residents. Through partnerships with schools, health care providers, cultural organizations, nonprofit institutions, and City agencies, these capital investments will strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and ensure the Bronx remains a borough where families can live, learn, work, and thrive for generations. Press Release