Welcome to Bronx Community Board No. 8
The District Office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The District office is responsible for receiving and resolving complaints from community residents by working with City agencies. The Board office also supports Community Board committee work and works with the Committee Chairs to schedule items on committee agendas. The office also processes applications voted on by the Board for sidewalk café and liquor licenses and permits for block parties and street fairs. In addition, the Board may handle special projects, depending on community needs.

Community Board Membership Application
Community boards bring government directly to the people and members play a vital role in ensuring that our neighborhoods receive the services they need to continue to thrive.  If you are interested in becoming a community board member, download the application and follow the instructions.  You will take an important step toward making a difference in your community.

Alternate Side Parking Regulations to be Suspended in Parts of Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights and Van Cortlandt Village starting Monday, January 4 for Six to Eight weeks as DOT Posts New, Reduced Street-Cleaning Regulations
Completed: Alternate Side Parking Regulations reduced from twice a week to once a week and reduces the duration of the restriction from three hours to 90 minutes in some locations.  New Rules: Reduced Alternate Side Parking Regulations will take effect in Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Marble Hill and Kingsbridge west of Broadway starting Monday, January 11.

Effective Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, Street Cleaning/Alternate Side Parking (ASP) Regulations will be temporarily suspended in parts of the Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights and Van Cortlandt Village sections of Bronx Community District 8 for approximately six to eight weeks as the Department of Transportation (DOT) installs signs with new, reduced regulations.
ASP DOT Press Release
ASP Restored Map (in PDF)
ASP Suspended Map (in PDF)

Bronx CB8 Jerome Park Reservoir Presentation
A new recreational pathway or jogging trail will be constructed around the reservoir focusing largely on the side of the park along Ft. Independence Park and along Sedgwick Avenue.