Vanessa Gibson
Coverage of Vanessa Gibson in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx leader slams Mamdani admin’s nearly $2B hotels contract for homeless shelter as ‘insane’
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson criticized the Mamdani administration for a nearly $2 billion contract to convert hotels into homeless shelters, calling the decision 'insane'.
- Disturbing surveillance video shows moment gunman opens fire in the Bronx, killing 12-year-old boy
A gunman opened fire outside a Bronx deli, killing a 12-year-old bystander and injuring two others during a street altercation. Surveillance video captured the incident, which occurred just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, with the suspect fleeing after the shooting. United Bodegas of America and the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the gunman’s arrest.
- Borough President Vanessa Gibson allocates $56.3M from city budget towards Bronx education, healthcare and neighborhood upgrades
Borough President Vanessa Gibson allocated $56.3 million in fiscal year 2027 capital funds for Bronx education, healthcare, and neighborhood upgrades, including $2 million for a cardiac catheterization facility at Lincoln Hospital, $1 million for the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden, and millions for educational technology and affordable housing projects.
- What are you fighting for? The Bronx’s Female Fight Club helps women build strength through fitness
The Bronx’s Female Fight Club, founded by Johanna Edmondson in 2020, provides an all-female fitness community offering classes like kickboxing, Zumba, and strength training. The club expands beyond fitness to support women’s mental health, domestic violence awareness, and empowerment through workshops and events.
- Parkchester street renamed for NYPD Detective Didarul Islam, who was killed in Midtown office shooting
A Parkchester street was renamed Didarul Islam Way to honor NYPD Detective Didarul Islam, killed in a 2025 Midtown shooting. The ceremony, attended by family and officials, included the unveiling of a street sign and the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Bronx elected officials overwhelmingly endorse Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election
Bronx elected officials have endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election, highlighting investments in affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure projects like the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment. Hochul faces Republican Bruce Blakeman and other candidates in November.
- Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit
Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged city support for the Bronx at the inaugural economic development summit, addressing historical injustices and announcing plans to create affordable housing. The event, organized by Our Bronx and BXEDC, included discussions on combating disparities and supporting local businesses.