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panel at Mount of Glory Church promotes peace, dignity, and solidarityParrot TV Launches ‘Abled and On Air’ to Amplify Ability, Inclusion and Positive Community VoicesCity Hall creates ‘Mom-and-Pop Czar’ role to help small businesses cut through Red TapeNew ACS Commissioner takes office as Bronx families watch for real changeNYC report says 62%  residents can’t afford true cost of livingBP Gibson encourages Bronx residents to ‘move more’ on National Walking DayNYC Gender Equity Commission charts new decade with education, safety, public health prioritiesBronx interfaith, education leaders join International Holocaust Remembrance Delegation to PolandBronx House brings community together with model Passover SederOff-Duty NYPD Officer on Modified Duty After Kingsbridge Shooting Leaves Man Critically InjuredBronx: 43rd Precinct Community Council Meeting tackles safety, health, and neighborhood growthDoes Meeting the Imām in Sujūd Count as a Complete Rakʿah?Bronx BP Gibson Praises Iscol’s Leadership, Dedication to Public SafetyMorris Park residents confront energy, infrastructure and public safety at February meetingPelham Parkway Residents Raise Safety Concerns at February Neighborhood MeetingMayor Mamdani announces reactivation of Just Home project at Jacobi HospitalMayor Mamdani names Tricia Shimamura as new NYC Parks CommissionerMayor Mamdani nominates Valdivia to lead NYC Taxi and Limousine CommissionMayor Mamdani orders review, reduction of City fines, fees for small businessesBronx BP Gibson Pushes Bronx Priorities at Opening of 2026 New York Legislative SessionBronx BP Gibson Congratulates Samuels on Appointment as NYC Schools ChancellorIn the Bronx, Marriage Rarely Collapses Loudly — It Erodes QuietlyBronx BP Gibson Mourns Youth Deaths, Condemns Violent AttacksOpen Letter to Mayor-Elect Mamdani: To Restore NYC’s Commitment to Community and Ethnic MediaGibson Sworn In for Second Term as Bronx Borough PresidentMayor Adams Unveils $1 Billion Redevelopment Plan to 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Bronx secures $20 for downtown revitalization in Morris Park

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has announced a $20 million investment in the Greater Morris Park District through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), a move aimed at strengthening one of the Bronx’s key economic hubs.

“This transformative investment will create new opportunities for businesses and residents, reinforcing our commitment to economic growth,” Gibson stated.

She expressed gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul, the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, and other stakeholders who supported the funding application, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in fostering economic development.

“This is a big win for Morris Park and the entire Bronx!” she added.

The funding is expected to enhance commercial corridors, support local businesses, and drive long-term revitalization efforts in the district.

Bronx Post Reporter 1

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