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The Bronx
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The Bronx County is the third most populated county in the United States and is one of the 5 “boroughs” of New York City. The Bronx is the northern most borough and has rich communities of people from the Caribbean region. According to Wikipedia, the Bronx has the highest number of Puerto Ricans than any other US mainland county representing roughly 23% of the population. Puerto Ricans presence in Bronx County is significant although most significant in the South Bronx.
Emergency Contacts
Existing Programs:
The BronxWorks has three Single Stop sites that offer low-income residents one place where they have access to financial, housing, benefits, and family service help at no cost.
New York City Hurricane Service Center - NO LONGER ACTIVE AS OF 2018
- 911 - Emergency (Fire, Medical, Criminal)
- 311 – Community Info
- Emergency Operation – 311 for current information, English Guide and Spanish Guide
- Fire Department (Non-emergency) - 311
- Police (Non-emergency) – 311
- Red Cross – (718) 823-1418
- Crisis Services (Shelter, flooding, emergency situations) - 1-800-NYC-WELL or 1-888-692-9355 (Español)
- The Bronx Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team - 1-718-536-3198
Existing Programs:
The BronxWorks has three Single Stop sites that offer low-income residents one place where they have access to financial, housing, benefits, and family service help at no cost.
New York City Hurricane Service Center - NO LONGER ACTIVE AS OF 2018
New York City – The Bronx
- Puerto Rico Rises Email: pending
- New York City Website
- Bronx County Website
- Demographics:
- Puerto Ricans living in Bronx County / 292, 273
- Puerto Ricans living New York / 1,111,700
Housing Resources
- The City of New York has online assistance and information for tenants and comprehensive referrals through 311.
- The Metropolitan Council on Housing
- Know Your Rights (English and Spanish)
- Special Housing and Programs for Seniors
- Rent Assistance in Brooklyn (Multiple Resources / Search Engine)
Food Resources
- WIC - Program for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- NYC SNAP Centers – Low Income Nutritional Assistance Program
- Hunger Free America (Spanish Flyer with multiple resources)
- Salvation Army - Assistance
Employment Search
- The Bronx Works – Jobs Plus
- The Hope Program – Comprehensive training, jobs, advancement support
- City of New York Career Services
- City of New York Career Services (Non Cash Assistance Citizens)
- Bronx Library Center – Career Resources
- Goodwill – Workforce Development Opportunities, training and more
- State of New York Department of Labor – Seasonal Jobs and more
- SOBRO – Job seeking assistance
Language Services
Transportation Information
- MTA - City subways and trains
- Uber, Lyft – yes
Education Resources
- The Bronx Educational Opportunity Center - Free career training, high school preparation, college readiness classes, and financial aid application assistance
- South Bronx Educational Foundation – Promoting the academic achievement for young boys and girls
- New York City Department of Education – Find a school and learn about how to apply for a school
Healthcare Information
- Affordable Care Act / Health Insurance Marketplace
- 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline : 1.800.985.5990
- The Bronx Health System – This is a hospital and healthcare system provides payment assistance and charity care for qualifying patients
- Crisis Services (Shelter, flooding, emergency situations) - 1-800-NYC-WELL or 1-888-692-9355 (Español)
- The Bronx Works – provides outreach, workshops, and individual counseling about health insurance matters. (Español)
- New York City Department of Health – Information on low cost and free insurance plans
Elderly Services
- The Bronx Works – Services for Seniors Program (Senior Centers, Senior Housing Assistance, Minor Home Repair)
Childcare Information
- Search for Childcare in NYC
- The Bronx Works – Children & Youth Programs
Social Security Office
- As residents of Puerto Rico pay into Social Security, Puerto Ricans are eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement
- How to Apply for Social Security
- The Bronx - Social Security Office locations
Government Identification
Voting Information
- Bronx County - Register to Vote
- Video - Spread the Vote (Javier Munoz)
- Voting requirements for New York
- Be a citizen of the United States (Includes those persons born in Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
- Be a New York City resident for at least 30 days.
- Be 18 years of age before the next election.
- Not be serving a jail sentence or be on parole for a felony conviction, (unless you have received a pardon for voting purposes).
- Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court.
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere (outside the City of New York).
Census 2015
Quick Facts New York City: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/newyorkcitynewyork,US/PST045218
Puerto Ricans living in New York by County
Bronx County - 292273
Kings County - 173884
Queens County - 113364
New York County - 109097
Suffolk County - 65562
Westchester County - 48093
Monroe County - 40343
Richmond County - 40329
Nassau County - 34148
Erie County - 31666
Orange County - 29894
Rockland County - 14641
Dutchess County - 11784
Onondaga County - 11184
Albany County - 9385
Ulster County - 8000
Oneida County - 7011
Chautauqua County - 6955
Schenectady County - 5813
Sullivan County - 5608
Montgomery County - 4835
Putnam County - 4437
Broome County - 3684
Rensselaer County - 3210
Jefferson County - 3015
Niagara County - 2925
Ontario County - 2574
Wayne County - 2110
Saratoga County - 1814
Tompkins County - 1728
Greene County - 1614
Livingston County - 1302
Oswego County - 1283
Columbia County - 1185
St. Lawrence County - 1097
Fulton County - 1085
Chemung County - 1070
Orleans County - 920
Otsego County - 916
Clinton County - 895
Franklin County - 879
Cayuga County - 850
Wyoming County - 708
Cattaraugus County - 706
Delaware County - 667
Warren County - 656
Genesee County - 636
Washington County - 635
Steuben County - 629
Seneca County - 600
Herkimer County - 545
Schoharie County - 492
Chenango County - 472
Madison County - 459
Essex County - 396
Allegany County - 267
Bronx County - 292273
Kings County - 173884
Queens County - 113364
New York County - 109097
Suffolk County - 65562
Westchester County - 48093
Monroe County - 40343
Richmond County - 40329
Nassau County - 34148
Erie County - 31666
Orange County - 29894
Rockland County - 14641
Dutchess County - 11784
Onondaga County - 11184
Albany County - 9385
Ulster County - 8000
Oneida County - 7011
Chautauqua County - 6955
Schenectady County - 5813
Sullivan County - 5608
Montgomery County - 4835
Putnam County - 4437
Broome County - 3684
Rensselaer County - 3210
Jefferson County - 3015
Niagara County - 2925
Ontario County - 2574
Wayne County - 2110
Saratoga County - 1814
Tompkins County - 1728
Greene County - 1614
Livingston County - 1302
Oswego County - 1283
Columbia County - 1185
St. Lawrence County - 1097
Fulton County - 1085
Chemung County - 1070
Orleans County - 920
Otsego County - 916
Clinton County - 895
Franklin County - 879
Cayuga County - 850
Wyoming County - 708
Cattaraugus County - 706
Delaware County - 667
Warren County - 656
Genesee County - 636
Washington County - 635
Steuben County - 629
Seneca County - 600
Herkimer County - 545
Schoharie County - 492
Chenango County - 472
Madison County - 459
Essex County - 396
Allegany County - 267
