Fordham - University Heights - Morris Heights - Mount Hope

Good afternoon Bronx Community Board 5 Members and Stakeholders,

To see the dates for committees and General Board meetings, please go to our calendar page for information.

January 22, 2026.  On January 26, 2026 the Parks committee will be meeting at 4:00pm.  The meeting will be held at the BronxWorks Senior Center.  The Center is located at 80 East 181st Street.  Bronx, NY.

January 26, 2026.  On January 26, 2026 at 5:45pm, the Education committee will be meeting in room 136 of North Hall (the New Library) on the campus of Bronx Community College. 

January 27, 2026 .  On January 27, 2026 at 6pm the Cultural Affairs committee will be meeting at the Davidson Community Center. The Center is located at 2038 Davidson Avenue. Bronx, NY.

January 28, 2026.  The January 2026 General Board meeting will be held on January 28, 2026 at 6pm. The meeting will take place at PS 279, located at 2100 Walton Avenue. Please bring picture ID.

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Dear Neighbor:

As residents of the Community Board 5 area we are committed to continue to strenghten our neighborhoods. We believe that a stronger community is more likely to be a safe, happy place for its residents, businesses, and families to live and grow in. Community Board 5 and surrounding areas offer valuable resources which include great shopping districts such as Fordham Road, Burnside Avenue, University Avenue, Tremont Avenue, Jerome Avenue, and Grand Concourse. Also, there is a great variety of organizations in our area that offer invaluable services to our community.

Community Board 5 is always looking for ways to serve you better and will continue to work to improve the quality of life in the district. However, as a stakeholder in your Community your civic pride and participation is important. Therefore, please attend our General Board meetings and inform us about your needs and concerns. Community Board 5 meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of each month* beginning in September through June. You can also participate in the board's committees. Feel free to call our office at 718-364-2030, or email us at bx05@cb.nyc.gov for a schedule of our General Board and Committees meetings, dates, times and locations.

Sincerely,

Community Board 5 & staff

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