MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON
The members of Bronx Community Board 8 are volunteers who strive to represent the interests and needs of our district’s residents, institutions, businesses in Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, and Van Cortlandt Village.
We play an important advisory role, mandated by the New York City Charter, that impacts land use planning and zoning matters, city budget, municipal service delivery, and many other quality of life issues for those who live and work in our district.
By hosting regular committee and board meetings open to the public, BXCB8 acts as your representative for communicating events, addressing local concerns to make city services accessible and responsive, and processing municipal and state applications of various sorts.
Please stay connected and always feel free to contact us with your community concerns.
Sincerely,
JULIE REYES
BXCB8 Chairperson
BXCB8 Statement
Bronx Community Board 8 proudly represents the diverse communities of Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, and Van Cortlandt Village, who reside or work here, inclusive of all races and ethnicities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, national origin, and citizenship.
Hybrid Model
Pursuant to NYC Mayoral Executive Order 267, Community Board 8 Meetings are held via zoom, with some committees meeting hybrid( in person & via zoom).
- Hybrid Resolution May 2022
- Hybrid Renewal Resolution November 2022
- Executive Order 267
- Procedures Guide for Hybrid Meetings (ADOPTED)
Standing Committee
Meetings Calendar
Standing Committee Meetings Calendar
Bronx Community Board 8 is seeking a Community Associate
Please view the full job description:
Position Available Bronx CB8 Community Associate 2025
To Apply:
Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at http://www.nyc.gov/ess
and search for Job ID number 717486
All other applicants: Please go to http://www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID number 717486
- Residents of Bronx Community Board 8 are encouraged to apply
- This position is classified as Non-Competitive Class; For Fair Labor Standards Act purposes, this position is Exempt
- This position offers a New York City comprehensive fringe benefits package
Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025
The City of New York and Bronx Community Board 8 are Equal Opportunity Employers
IRVING LADIMER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (CSA)
CLICK HERE CSA 2025 for the Press Release and Nomination Form for the 2025 Irving Ladimer Community Service Award.
2025 Recipients – Robert Fanuzzi, Richard Feldman, Thomas Healy, Marianne Kraft, Christopher Rizzo and Bruce Williamson
COMEBACK KID ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CLICK HERE CBKAA 2025 for the Press Release and Nomination Form for the 2025 Comeback Kid Achievement Award.
2025 Recipients – Ayonna Dejesus, Kianna McMillen and Norah Aldalali
BETTY CAMPBELL ADAMS MOST VALUABLE MERCHANT AWARD (MVM)
CLICK HERE MVM 2025 for the Press Release and Nomination Form for the 2025 Betty Campbell Adams Most Valuable Merchant Award.
2025 Recipients – Emiliano Turrini & Franca Gaudio of Emiliano’s Market, Yuval Dekel of Liebman’s Deli, and Mario Curanaj of Salvatores of Soho
CITY OF YES FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
- Special Committee on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity: Report and Resolution
- Appendix 1: AMI Levels
- Appendix 2: City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Washington Houses
- Appendix 3: Presentation City of Yes for Housing Opportunity by Paul Graziano
- Bronx Council for Environmental Quality (BCEQ) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) City of Yes for Housing Opportunity
PHASE 3 CITIBIKE EXPANSION IN BRONX COMMUNITY DISTRICT 8
Please see the message below from Traffic & Transportation Committee Chair Kelli Buford below:
“As a follow up to the March 16 Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting, please see the attached presentation on the expansion of the Citi Bike within the District. The portal to recommend potential locations is below. Please note that it is anticipated that DOT will provide selected locations at the May or June Board Meeting. Thank you.”
The deadline for suggestions is March 30th, 2023.
https://nycdotprojects.info/2023Bronx
Budget Requests & Documents
FY26 – Statement of District Needs and BxCB8 Budget Requests
FY25 – Statement of District Needs and BxCB8 Budget Requests
FY24 – Statement of District Needs and BxCB8 Budget Requests
FY2026 BxCB8 Capital Budget Requests
FY2026 BxCB8 Expense Budget Requests
FY2025 BxCB8 Capital Budget Requests
FY2025 BxCB8 Expense Budget Requests
Bronx CB8 – FY26 REGISTER OF COMMUNITY BOARD BUDGET REQUESTS
Bronx CB8 – FY25 REGISTER OF COMMUNITY BOARD BUDGET REQUESTS
Bronx CB8 – FY24 REGISTER OF COMMUNITY BOARD BUDGET REQUESTS
FY24 Comment Letter from BXCB8 to OMB
Croton Filtration Monitoring Committee
(Members are BXCB7, BXCB8, BXCB12)
Meeting held on January 31, 2023
Presentation
Meeting Recording
Quick Links of Interest
School Construction Authority- Proposed New School – John Collins Place, Bronx, NY 10463
DOT Road Diet for Riverdale Avenue
Croton Filtration Monitoring Committee
(Members are BXCB7, BXCB8, BXCB12)
Meeting held on January 31, 2023
Presentation
Meeting Recording
City of New York
BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD 8
5676 Riverdale Avenue, Suite 100
Bronx, New York, 10471-2194
Phone: 718-884-3959 ◆ Fax: 718-796-2763 ◆ Email: [email protected]
Summer Office Hours (June 30 – August 29, 2025)
Please contact the office before stopping by to ensure office staff will be present
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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