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When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.

Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public. More info

Author: Aaron Cipollina

CODE RED

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When temperatures climb closer to 100°F, life on the streets can go from unbearable to deadly. When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter.

Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED all around New York City and the Bronx. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here to find a cooling center near you. Please check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and sick. Cooling centers are open and available to the public.

The following BronxWorks-run Community Centers are designated as cooling centers for all community members. Please verify CODE RED status by contacting 311:

BronxWorks Betances Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
547 E 146th St.
Bronx, NY 10455

BronxWorks Classic Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
286 E 156th St.
Bronx, NY 10451

BronxWorks St. Mary’s Park Cornerstone Community Center
(July 1 – August 24) 8am – 11pm Monday – Friday; 3pm-11pm Saturday & Sunday
595 Trinity Ave.
Bronx, NY 10455

The following BronxWorks Older Adult Centers are open as cooling centers for older adults (age 60+) only. Please verify CODE RED status by contacting 311:

BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Older Adult Center
8am – 5pm Monday – Friday; 8am – 3pm Saturday
1130 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
718.508.3203

BronxWorks Heights Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
33 W. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453
718.299.0300

BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8am – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
80 E. 181st St.
Bronx, NY 10453
718.933.5300

BronxWorks East Concourse Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
236 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10457

BronxWorks Twin Parks West Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
355 E 183rd St.
Bronx, NY 10458

BronxWorks E. Roberts Moore Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 5pm Wednesday
(Weekend Hours may vary) 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
515 Jackson Ave.
Bronx, NY 10455

BronxWorks Soundview Older Adult Center
8am – 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 12pm – 6pm Wednesday
391 Bronx River Ave.
Bronx, NY 10473

BronxWorks Sedgwick Social Club
8am – 4pm Monday – Friday
1553 University Ave.
Bronx, NY 10453

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Voting Information For Our Bronx Neighbors

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Election Season 2026 is under way! In the Bronx, offices in the U.S. House of Representatives, state senate and assembly, and New York Governor are up for election, as well as some other local seats.

Find your polling place.

Important Dates

New York Primary Day is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Make your party’s choice for U.S. House of Representatives, State Assembly, State Senate, and Governor of New York. Please note, you must be a registered member of a political party to vote in the Primary in New York.

  • Voter registration deadline to vote in the Primary is Saturday, June 13.
  • Early voting runs June 13 – 21. Learn more.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Make your choice for U.S. House of Representatives, State Assembly, State Senate, and Governor of New York, as well as other local offices depending where you live. There may also be ballot proposals on the back side of your ballot, so be sure to flip your ballot.

  • Voter registration deadline is Saturday, October 24.
  • Early voting runs October 24 – November 1. Learn more.

Voting is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard in government and affect real change in your local policies. Make sure to vote this upcoming election!

Voter Protection FAQ

Other Helpful Resources for our Bronx Neighbors:

  1. NYC Votes Online Voter Guide: NYC Votes offers a comprehensive election guide and is available in all 13 designated citywide languages. Voters can learn which offices are up for election, a full list of important dates before the election, potential ballot proposals, and more.
  2. My Vote NY: United Neighborhood Houses, of which BronxWorks is a member, shares this helpful website from the New York Civic Engagement Table providing lots of important voting information.
  3. Voter Protection Hotline: Have questions about voter registration deadlines, requesting absentee or mail-in ballots, or how to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer. This service is also offered in multiple languages. Visit the website for more.
  4. Ranked Choice Voting: As a reminder, New York State now uses Ranked Choice Voting in primary and special elections! When you vote in primary and special elections, you will have the option to rank candidates in the order you like. You do not have to rank all candidates. For Ranked Choice Voting information in many languages, click here. Note: The general election in November will not use Ranked Choice Voting.

 

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The BronxWorks 2026 Lifting Lives Gala

Support The Gala Now!

The BronxWorks 2026 Lifting Lives Gala

583 PARK AVENUE
New York, NY

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:30pm-9:30pm

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Thank you for joining us for a night of celebration and help us raise funds to invest in the long-term success and growth of our community.

View the BronxWorks 2026 Lifting Lives Gala invitation

When you support the BronxWorks Lifting Lives Gala, you help us implement lasting progress for our neighbors in need. BronxWorks provides consistent and reliable resources to the community to address immediate challenges. We also strive to break the generational cycle of poverty that affects thousands of our neighbors. Our programs encourage self-sufficiency by providing financial empowerment and career training, addressing housing instability through prevention and aftercare services, supporting educational success for all ages, and more.

Click here to support the Call To Action!

Check out the Silent Auction! Closes May 18, 2026 at 12pm.

Hear from some of our amazing program participants!

Honoring:

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Susan Camerata

Principal & Chief Financial Officer
Wavecrest Management

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Barrett Feldman

BronxWorks Board Member
Principal
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Michelle E. Phillips

Principal, White Plains
Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Our Special Guest:

 

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Lynda Lopez

Anchor, Midday
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Read Lynda’s Full Bio here.

 

Our Mistress of Ceremonies:

 

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Audrey Puente

Meteorologist/Feature Reporter
FOX 5 New York

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at gala@bronxworks.org.

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The BronxWorks 2026 Lifting Lives Gala Silent Auction closes May 18, 12pm!

The auction is now closed.

Thank you for your support of the BronxWorks 2026 Lifting Lives Gala. This year, we had some incredible auction items and experiences available for bid, including:

  • Tickets for a taping of Late Night With Seth Meyers with VIP Meet And Greet
  • VIP Tickets for a taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  • Catered Dinner for 10 from Salsa Catering
  • Autographed New York Knicks Memorabilia

…and more!

To continue to support the Gala, make a donation today.

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Support #TeamBronxWorks!

Thank you to our #TeamBronxWorks riders who participated in the 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour! Together, our riders have raised over $7,500 for BronxWorks children’s programming. A special thank you to Bronx Pro Group, who provided eight riders on our tour team! You can continue to support our Bike Tour fundraising here.

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BronxWorks was proud to once again participate as a charity partner in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, America’s largest cycling event, on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Tens of thousands of people rode through over 40 miles of car-free streets in all five boroughs in New York City.

Riders for #TeamBronxWorks each raised over $750 for children’s programs at our shelters for homeless families. The stress of homelessness affects children in a profound way, impacting their physical and mental health, school performance, and overall development. The recreational and educational activities in our programs expand their world beyond the daily challenges of being homeless and can counteract some of the negative impacts of homelessness.

Learn more about the Bike Tour at https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/

 

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