El presidente del condado de El Bronx, Rubén Díaz Jr., anunció hoy que a partir de enero del 2018 Marricka Scott-McFadden se desempeñara como vicepresidenta adjunta del condado de El Bronx. “Marricka Scott-McFadden tiene décadas de experiencia tanto en el sector público como en el privado, y es un verdadero placer darle la bienvenida a mi…
“Left In The Dark” [“Dejado en la Oscuridad”] describe 28 pasos que se pueden tomar para ayudar a Puerto Rico y sus residentes a corto y largo plazo. Hoy, el presidente del condado de El Bronx, Rubén Díaz Jr., publicó un nuevo reporte, “Left In The Dark: An Action Plan for Puerto Rico’s Future 100 Days…
On December 19, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., AT&T and Chess in the Schools co-hosted the Bronx Borough President’s Annual Chess Challenge at the Bronx County Building’s Veterans’ Memorial Hall. More than 200 students from all over The Bronx participated in the tournament, which featured chess aficionados from grades 3-8 testing their skills…
“El voto de aprobación de hoy en el concejo municipal para ampliar la ley de reforma policial es un admirable paso judicial para la ciudad. Aún tenemos trabajo por hacer. El paquete de ley ‘El Derecho a Saber’ es un paso en dirección correcta en cuanto a los derechos de la igualdad, a mejorar las…
“Today’s vote by the city council to pass police reform legislation is a commendable step towards justice in this city. We still have much work to do. “The ‘Right to Know’ package of legislation moves the ball forward on equal rights, improved police/community relations and a more fair and just City. “After much serious debate…
On Saturday, December 16, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. took part in the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo Toy Giveaway for the children of veterans and active military members. The annual event took place at the Bronx Zoo’s Schiff Family Great Hall, where approximately 75 veterans of all branches, and more than 200…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today joined the Zaro family and other community leaders to host the grand re-opening of the new Zaro’s Family Bakery retail location in Parkchester. The new space will mark Zaro’s official return to the neighborhood following the closure of their original Parkchester location on Hugh Grant Circle, which had…
Good afternoon, I testify today in favor of Intro 1524, introduced by Council Member Rafael Salamanca and Intro 1529, introduced by Council Member James Vacca. Both of these bills were introduced at my request. It is a known fact that New York City is in the midst of a homelessness crisis, and that innovative and…
“President Trump’s order to end temporary protected status for Haitians is a needlessly appalling concession to his anti-immigrant base at the expense of families who need our humanitarian assistance. The federal government should not be uprooting lives or breaking families apart, nor should we be forcing those who came to this nation looking for help…
CITY HALL – A little less than a year ago, my community in Hunts Point was shocked and deeply saddened when two young girls lost their lives in a tragic accident at home. With their family living in what is known as a cluster site, Ibanez and Scylee Ambrose, ages 1 and 2, were killed…