Westchester Square Business Improvement District

02/26/2026

🚨 Deadline Approaching: July 1, 2026 🚨

In accordance with City Council Law 75 (passed in 2009), roll-down security grilles installed after July 1, 2011 at storefront businesses located on a sidewalk must provide at least 70% visibility by July 1, 2026.

Solid, closed-off security grilles make our streets darker and less inviting. Requiring 70% visibility helps keep our neighborhoods safer, brighter, and more welcoming for everyone.

This law applies to buildings classified as: • Occupancy Group B (Business)
• Occupancy Group M (Mercantile)

Please check your Certificate of Occupancy. For a full list of business types included in Occupancy Groups B and M, refer to NYC Building Code (BC) 304.

If your roll-down gate was installed after July 1, 2011, you must come into compliance by July 1, 2026.

Let’s work together to build a more beautiful city — one storefront at a time. 🏙️✨

02/26/2026

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11AM – 6PM
📍 Between St. Raymond Ave. & Westchester Ave.
Westchester Square, The Bronx
Join us for a full day of:
🍔 Food & Drink
🎶 Live Entertainment
🎯 Games
🎁 Giveaways
🏰 Bounce House
Rain or shine, we’re bringing the community together for one of the Bronx’s favorite annual events!
✨ Limited sponsor & vendor opportunities available — email [email protected] for details.
Tag your friends, mark your calendars, and get ready to celebrate with us!
BronxNY SaveTheDate

02/24/2026

Snow days are no days off for WSBID! ❄️ A big thank you to our incredible team for keeping our district clean, safe, and supporting our merchants every step of the way. Your commitment makes a real difference for our businesses and community. We’re grateful for you!

02/13/2026

✨ Welcome Our New Executive Director! ✨

The Westchester Square BID is excited to officially introduce Alma Bulku as our new Executive Director!

Alma brings a unique and valuable perspective to this role as a former local business owner and dedicated community stakeholder. After serving as our Director of Community Engagement, she has already built strong relationships with merchants, residents, and partners throughout the district. We are thrilled to see her step into this leadership position and continue supporting a vibrant and thriving Westchester Square.
We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to Yasmin Cruz, whose leadership, passion, and commitment helped strengthen the BID and uplift our community. Thank you, Yasmin, for your incredible service and dedication.

Please join us in welcoming Alma as she begins this exciting new chapter! 💙

01/25/2026

NYC is expecting a significant snowstorm beginning Sunday, January 25, with 6–14 inches of snow and potentially hazardous conditions.
🧹 The WSBID Clean Team will be out throughout the neighborhood shoveling snow, clearing crosswalks, and ensuring catch basins are accessible. If you see our team working in the snow, please thank them for their hard work in keeping WSBID safe
🏪 Reminder for property owners & businesses:
City law requires snow and ice to be cleared from adjacent sidewalks. Failure to comply may result in fines up to $250 per day.
🚦 City services such as Alternate Side Parking, MTA, and Citi Bike may be affected.
📲 Sign up for Notify NYC for official alerts and updates.
Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another.
Together, we’ll keep Westchester Square moving safely through the storm.
BronxNYC

01/25/2026

NYC is expecting a significant snowstorm beginning Sunday, January 25, with 6–14 inches of snow and potentially hazardous conditions.
🧹 The WSBID Clean Team will be out shoveling sidewalks, clearing crosswalks, and keeping catch basins accessible throughout the neighborhood.

🏪 Reminder for property owners & businesses:
City law requires snow and ice to be cleared from adjacent sidewalks. Failure to comply may result in fines up to $250 per day.
For full details, refer to the NYC Department of Sanitation rules

🚦 City services such as Alternate Side Parking, MTA, and Citi Bike may be affected.
📲 Sign up for Notify NYC for official alerts and updates.
Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another.
Together, we’ll keep Westchester Square moving safely through the storm.
BronxNYC

01/11/2026

✨👑 Celebrating Three Kings Day 👑✨
This past Tuesday, was truly a blessing for our district as families and neighbors came together to celebrate Three Kings Day! The joy was felt all around through smiles, shared moments, presents for our youth, warm hot cocoa, and uplifting music.
We are deeply grateful to our dedicated community partners and select officials whose support and presence helped make this celebration possible. Your commitment to our neighborhoods continues to strengthen the spirit and beauty of our community.
Events like these remind us of what we can achieve when we come together with love, unity, and purpose. Here’s to carrying this energy forward and celebrating many more moments together throughout the year!
CommunityUnity

12/29/2025

WSBID | Three Kings Day Celebration Invitation
📅 Date: January 6, 2026
📍 Location: 2700 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WSBID warmly invites you and your family to join us for a joyful Three Kings Day Celebration! Come enjoy an evening filled with holiday cheer, including a special appearance by the Three Kings with gifts for children, delicious hot cocoa, and festive music to keep the celebration going.
Bring your loved ones and share in this beautiful tradition, an evening designed for fun, connection, and lasting memories.
✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

12/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported the BID this year, and thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas at the Square event. Keep an eye out for our flyer for the upcoming Three Kings Day event.

The entire Westchester Square BID team wishes you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season, and a prosperous New Year! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

🎅🏼❄️🎁⛄🎄🔔

12/22/2025

Congratulations to MELINDA ORTIZ! You are our gift card winner for completing our survey. You have until Friday, 12/26, to inbox us and claim your prize. Hope to hear from you soon!

There is still time to take part in our next gift card raffle. Complete this survey to help us improve our community and you will be entered in the raffle for your chance to win. Ends 1/9/2026.

This is the Consumer Survey for the CDNA.

12/22/2025