“The MTA’s inclusion of the East Side Metro-North expansion in its capital plan is another major step forward for our borough, and I am thrilled that the MTA board has voted to support this expansion and send it to the State Legislature for final approval. I like to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his strong…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised the news, announced today by the New York State Department of Labor that the Bronx County unemployment rate has dropped to single digits, down to 9.8 percent. “When I first became borough president, I made it clear that job creation would be a top priority of my administration.…
Nail Salons, Spas, Barber Shops and Similar Businesses Would be Covered by New System, Similar to Current System Covering NYC’s Restaurants Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is introducing legislation in the City Council that would create a new system of letter grades for cosmetology businesses, including nail salons, spas, barber shops, beauty parlors and…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks about the borough’s presentation on film during the inaugural “Yes! The Bronx” film festival on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Borough President Diaz is joined by (l to r) author Avery Corman (Kramer v. Kramer, Oh God!), film producer Jordan Kinley (The We and The I), director Raymond De…
“I am incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend, Alfredo Thiebaud, founder and president of Delicioso Coco Helado. “Through his company, Mr. Thiebaud was able to provide an opportunity for employment to thousands of individuals, many of them new immigrants to this country, by joining his workforce. These carts, which sold…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to Lilliam Barrio-Paoli, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services, concerning the lack of community notification and community input regarding the siting of homeless shelters in The Bronx. The letter specifically mentions the recent decision by the Department of Homeless Services to bring a family…
Bronx D.A., NYPD to Hold Gun Buyback September 20th Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announces a “Cash for Guns” day – Saturday, September 20th — done in partnership with NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., along with the pastors of three Bronx churches where the buybacks will take place. “It…
“I would like to congratulate Hostos Community College for receiving a $2.6 Million Title V Grant award from the United States Department of Education. “Receiving an award of this magnitude recognizes Hostos’ leadership in providing quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. This grant will help Hostos Community College further its commitment in providing an…
On Friday, September 5, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., saluted the ongoing contributions of the health care labor unions to the Bronx in celebration of Labor Week and ahead of the 2014 NYC Labor Day Parade, which took place on Saturday, September 6h. Since 2011, the Bronx Borough President’s Office has coordinated Bronx CAN…
“I am appalled and concerned by video that has surfaced of Councilmember Fernando Cabrera, recorded in Uganda, in which he celebrates that country’s government and its laws both prohibiting marriage equality and opposing equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. “I am proud to represent 1.4 million Bronxites, many of whom are members of…