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State Senator Jeff Klein, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce launch Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivors Program to pair Domestic Violence Victims with Jobs

BRONX, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx Chamber of Commerce executives announced the Bronx H.I.R.E. Domestic Violence Survivors Job Readiness and Internship Program Wednesday, a new job training initiative that will lead victims of domestic violence on a path to financial independence. “Women who are victims of…

BP Diaz & CM Espinal Introduce Legislation on ‘Nail & Beauty Salon’ Grading System

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Council Member Rafael Espinal, chair of the City Council’s Committee on Consumer Affairs, officially unveiled a legislative package relating to the creation of a letter grading system for cosmetology businesses, including nail salons, spas, barber shops, beauty parlors and other similar establishments throughout the five boroughs. This…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Police Shooting in the 46th Precinct

“Last night, two police officers were shot in the 46th Precinct. Reports indicate that their injuries are not life threatening, and for that we are incredibly grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families as they recover. “The Bronx is not a safe haven for criminals, and we cannot and will not…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: 2014 Crime Statistics

“Mayor de Blasio’s announcement today—that New York City saw in 2014 the lowest number of homicides since modern policing began in 1993—shows us just how far The Bronx and the entire City have come in so short a time. “This year, for the second straight year, the number of murders in The Bronx was lower…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: The passing of Mario Cuomo

“Mario Cuomo was a great governor and a great man, and the people of our state owe him a debt of gratitude for his lifelong commitment to serve New York. My thoughts and prayers are with the governor and his entire family during their time of grief,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

FreshDirect Breaks Ground on New South Bronx Facility

FreshDirect officially broke ground on their new South Bronx facility on Monday, December 22, 2014. Pictured at the groundbreaking are (l to r) Assembly Member Marcos Crespo, State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz, Freshdirect founder and CEO Jason Ackerman, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation President…

Remarks of Borough President Diaz RE: Murder of Officers Liu and Ramos

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. lights at candle at the Brooklyn memorial for Police Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos on Sunday, December 21, 2014. ”Good morning. ”Before I say anything else, I want to take a moment to offer my own condolences, on behalf of my staff and the people of The Bronx,…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: NYPD Officers Shot in Brooklyn

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and fellow officers of the two NYPD officers who were shot today in Brooklyn. Though we may at times be critical of tactics, that does not diminish the support and admiration I have for New York’s Finest. These men and women put their lives on the…

Borough President Diaz Distributed Toys to Military Families with Wildlife Conservation Society

On Friday, December 19, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and John Calvelli, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at Wildlife Conservation Society, joined Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo to distribute toys to local Bronx military families in need of support this holiday season.

Borough President Diaz Hosted Annual Chanukah Celebration

On Thursday, December 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting Ceremony in the rotunda of The Bronx County Building. Here, Borough President Diaz is joined by (l to r) Rabbi Israel Greenberg of the Bronx Jewish Community Council, Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene, City Council Member…