Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter in opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed “public charge” inadmissibility rule changes. The changes would disqualify individuals and families that have received public benefits such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D and SNAP food assistance from United States citizenship. “This is not our America,” wrote Bronx Borough…
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T’s New York State President Marissa Shorenstein co-hosted a celebration for the youth baseball teams who participated in this year’s eighth annual “Borough President’s Cup” tournament – Grand Slam Little League and this year’s winners, the Bronx Bombers. The celebration took place at…
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration, honoring individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. This year’s honorees included Dr. Iraida V. Carrion, Associate Professor for the School of Social Work in Tampa, Florida; Dr. David Gomez,…
“My office led the effort to bring Amazon to The Bronx. While Amazon will not make our borough their home, we are encouraged that they will come to New York City nonetheless and congratulate our neighbors in Queens. “Given the level of subsidies the company is receiving, Amazon must do more as part of this…
