NY K01028

Establishes March 10, 2026 as the Inaugural Celebration of Bronx Day, featuring a Capitol event in Albany with food, beverages, and displays from Bronx dining establishments

Recognizes the Bronx's historical significance, including its Lenape heritage, role in the American Revolution, and Underground Railroad routes along Third Avenue, Boston Road, and the Bronx River

Acknowledges the Bronx as the birthplace of hip-hop and home to landmarks including Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, and Edgar Allan Poe Cottage

Notes the borough's population of nearly 1.4 million residents and economy employing approximately 575,000 individuals, with health care, retail, and education as leading sectors

Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Bronx Borough President and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce