LIVE | Joint Meeting of the Bronx Borough Service Cabinet and the Bronx Borough Board

This was a joint meeting of the Bronx Borough Service Cabinet and the Bronx Borough Board held on August 11, 2026. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on a mobile lung cancer screening program funded by Columbia, Weill Cornell, and NewYork-Presbyterian, aimed at increasing lung cancer screening awareness and access in high-risk Bronx neighborhoods. The program includes a large mobile CT scanner van and targets eligible smokers based on federal guidelines, with sliding scale fees for uninsured patients. The discussion included data on lung cancer incidence, mortality, and smoking rates by Bronx neighborhoods, and highlighted challenges related to eligibility criteria and insurance coverage. Additionally, the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) provided updates on multiple infrastructure projects in the Bronx, including water main replacements, sewer upgrades, pedestrian safety improvements, and road reconstructions. Several projects were noted as completed, under construction, or planned for 2027, with emphasis on community engagement, ADA compliance, and minimizing construction impacts. The meeting included questions about contractor conduct and community liaison roles. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed, but the infrastructure updates imply ongoing capital improvement projects managed by DDC.