As the year comes to a close, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is reflecting on major milestones of 2025 - highlighting investments in women’s health, food security and long-term infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening communities across the borough.

One of the year’s most significant achievements is a $20 million renovation of labor and birthing suites at Brooklyn hospitals, a major investment in maternal and women’s health care. Reynoso emphasized the importance of this effort, noting his involvement from the very beginning.

“To be there for the groundbreaking of all three hospitals, beginning the process of having a new women’s and maternity ward section, has been of great value and importance to us,” Reynoso said.

Addressing food insecurity also stood out as a key priority in 2025. Reynoso says he secured 70,000 tons of food for residents in need while expanding access to food pantries and emergency resources across Brooklyn.

“Throughout the year, we’ve been able to assist in making sure that we have food pantries and access to food throughout the borough,” Reynoso said.

Reynoso stressed that the work is far from finished. Looking ahead, he is preparing to push for “port-first” initiatives at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, prioritizing maritime operations and long-term economic sustainability.

“I want to move and do everything I can to ensure that we have a port-first project that limits housing only to be there for the sustainability and development of the port operations,” Reynoso explained.

Transportation equity is also a major focus moving forward. Reynoso identified the Interborough Express (IBX) as a top priority project for 2026, which would bring direct transit service between Brooklyn and Queens and expand access to opportunity for underserved neighborhoods.

“There’s areas in Brooklyn that lack opportunities because of the inaccessibility to transit,” he said. “IBX is going to cut to those communities and bring resources and transit options to many of them.”

As he looked toward the future, Reynoso closed with a message of gratitude and unity for the borough he serves.

“Thank you, Brooklyn, I love you, and don’t forget to spread love, because it’s the Brooklyn way.”