New York City is currently under a drought watch and we are urging our neighbors to help us in this effort to conserve our water usage. Please report any open fire hydrants or street leaks to 311, as one open hydrant can waste over 1,000 gallons of water per minute—resulting in a staggering 1.4 million gallons of drinking water lost every 24 hours. Every effort counts, and we all have a role to play in protecting our water supply. For additional water-saving tips, please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/water/water-saving-tips.page. We also want to remind all eligible Bronx residents that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application is now open. This program helps low- and middle-income households, as well as older adults, lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during the cold winter months. If you or someone you know may benefit from this important initiative, we encourage you to apply today at ny.gov/heat. Lastly, we hope you will join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM at the Bronx Music Hall as we celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month! The evening will include special performances and a celebration of the vibrant Puerto Rican culture in our borough. Lastly, join us on Thursday, November 14th from 10am – 2pm at Borough Hall for our free Shredding event in partnership with Assembly Member Landon Dais and DSNY, and then our Annual Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage at the Bronx Music Hall – doors open at 5:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov. In partnership, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson | 
