Danny Cabrera, a community liaison in my Northern Manhattan office, was recognized with an award at the Marble Hill Houses Family Day on August 18 for the outstanding work he has done on behalf of tenants at the development.
When Danny found out that an older woman who uses a wheelchair had to travel well out of her way to get from one point to another because of large cracks… Read more Marble Hills Houses awards Danny Cabrera of my staff for his tenant advocacy work
Danny Cabrera, a community liaison in my Northern Manhattan office, was recognized with an award at the Marble Hill Houses Family Day on August 18 for the outstanding work he has done on behalf of tenants at the development.
When Danny found out that an older woman who uses a wheelchair had to travel well out of her way to get from one point to another because of large cracks… Read more Visit the Manhattan Borough President’s virtual map room!
One of the responsibilities of Borough Presidents under the City’s Charter is to approve all street addresses in their borough– and act as custodian of official maps.
That includes Manhattan’s historic maps, and Hector Rivera, in charge of my office’s “map room” (official title: Topographic Bureau has scanned and assembled the maps maintained by Borough Presidents over the decades– dating back to the 1800’s!
Hector, in between his normal duties,… Read more Seniors explore the benefits of creativity at Aging Artfully conference
Growing older shouldn’t solely be about loss of abilities – it can be a time of enrichment and new growth. By 2030, it’s estimated that New York City’s 65-and-over population will be nearly double what it was in 2010. As this population grows and people live longer, staying culturally engaged is life-enhancing—and easy to do in a city as vibrant as New York.
That’s why my office sponsored “Aging … Read more As L train shutdown approaches, bus tour previews the challenges ahead
More than 400,000 people ride the L train every day between Brooklyn and Manhattan—and we’re just seven months away from its shutdown for necessary repairs of the so-called Canarsie Tunnel. So, now’s the time to make sure there’s a substantive plan in place to get people to and from Manhattan.
Last month, I led a bus tour in partnership with DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and NYC Transit President Andy Byford… Read more Celebrating the Dominican Day Parade― and one ambitious student
Hundreds of Dominican revelers and uptown community members joined me and my staff to kick off the Dominican Day Parade with dancing, picaderas and an award ceremony at the United Palace Theater.
More than 750,000 Dominican-Americans call New York City home—and Washington Heights is the epicenter of this growing community. I host a kickoff reception every year in partnership with Deputy Borough President Aldrin Bonilla and elected officials in the… Read more Statement on Council passage of Inwood rezoning
NEW YORK – Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer issued the following statement on new announcements in the Inwood rezoning negotiations:
“When this rezoning proposal came before my office it was missing critical pieces and did not offer enough to Inwood’s existing residents and businesses. After careful analysis and outreach to businesses and residents, my office pointed out that the plan could add thousands of permanently affordable housing units by… Read more On #NationalInternDay, meet some of my fabulous interns working to make Manhattan better
Name: Getzamany Correa
School: Bard College, Class of 2020
Major: International Studies
Activities on campus: Getting young women involved in politics through an organization called Ignite, registering students to vote and organizing for undocumented students’ rights
Projects: I’ve analyzed empty lots across the borough that the city could buy and repurpose – there’s a huge spreadsheet of empty lots. I’ve also helped prepare for the Women’s Equality Day event next month, which will feature a panel on the dangers of pregnancy crisis centers. In addition, I’ve done research on how affordable housing programs work in different cities across the country to figure out what can be applied here in NYC.
Favorite part of the internship: Being able to attend events has been very exciting.
Dream job: I want to work in politics, probably local politics. I would like to become a lawyer or work for an elected official.
Favorite summer activity in Manhattan: Taking a book to Riverside Park on the West Side and reading by the water. Interns gather at my house for an appreciation dinner
Amid heaping plates of fried chicken and potato salad, more than 100 interns from spring and summer gathered at my house last night to enjoy a meal, get to know each other better and share the projects they’ve been working on.
I hosted this dinner at my house on the Upper West Side in appreciation of these interns and the wide range of work they do. Interns come from high… Read more Statement on Daily News layoffs
NEW YORK – Reacting to the news of a 50 percent editorial staff layoff at the New York Daily News, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer today issued the following public statement:
“TRONC’s executives should be ashamed of themselves for hollowing out a storied newspaper with a tremendous record of getting things done for the people of this city.
“Written local news — both online and in print — is… Read more Aging Artfully: an event for seniors
“Creative aging is what we accomplish not in spite of aging, but because of aging…aging itself can be a catalyst for rich new experiences, offering a way to renew passions and reinvent oneself.” –Dr. Gene D. Cohen.
The arts are a way of exploring meaning and purpose. For older adults, discovering creative passions allows for new reflection and a deeper appreciation of life’s beauty. Join Manhattan Borough President Gale A.… Read more 
