Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson announced April 7 that her deputy, Janet Peguero, has resigned from her post, citing family reasons. The announcement comes as both officials face a lawsuit accusing them, the city, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation of corruption related to the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment contract.
Peguero, who joined the administration in January 2022, made history as the first Dominican American woman to serve as deputy borough president. She worked alongside Gibson, the first Black woman to hold the borough presidency. Peguero earned $172,592 in fiscal year 2024, according to Citywide Payroll Data.
