On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marched in the 62nd Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. “Every year, this parade brings together Boricua from all over the nation to celebrate our shared culture and heritage, and I am honored to join my fellow Puerto Ricans as we march up Fifth…
Also Announces $44 Million to Support Summer Youth Employment Program Completion of Redesigned Waterfront, Upper Plaza Renovation and New Athletic Fields Cap Comprehensive Renewal of New York City’s First State Park Work Builds Resiliency and Enhances Flood Protection along Harlem River View photos of the transformation here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the unveiling…
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Bronx Borough President Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Fathers Taking Action and New York City Parks & Recreation co-hosted the second annual Family Day Olympiad. The day’s events, which took place at Williamsbridge Oval Park, pitted teams of parents and children in a variety of athletic and sporting…
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marched in the inaugural Yemeni American Day Parade, which took place on Rhinelander Avenue. “The Yemeni diaspora is so strong in The Bronx and it was an absolute pleasure to join in celebrating their rich heritage and stand with them in solidarity against Islamphobia.…
On Friday, June 7, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited a senior citizen housing development with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Manager Lynne Patton and Assembly Member Latoya Joyner. The development is located at 900 Grand Concourse and has 298 units. It is managed by the Mid-Bronx Senior…
On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s annual LGBTQ & Allies Pride Awards Ceremony. Janet Weinberg was posthumously be awarded the 2019 John Wade Award, which honors LGBTQ individuals for excellence in government service. This year’s honorees also included Fabio Cortez, Maria Rodriguez, Jahaira Gonzalez, and Hands in…
“The lawsuit filed by the residents of Diego Beekman Houses is a direct result of this administration’s failure to give true consideration to an alternative site in The Bronx. The Lippmann Commission’s own recommendations make it clear that the Mott Haven tow yard is the wrong site for the proposed jail, as it does not meet…
On Monday, June 3, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and members of the City’s LGBTQ community gathered to raise the rainbow flag at The Bronx County Building. The event recognized this month’s LGBTQ Pride celebrations and the contributions the LGBTQ community has made to the ongoing success of both The Bronx and New…
494-Unit Bronx Mitchell-Lama Development to Remain Affordable for an Additional 40 Years Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the rehabilitation of Michelangelo Apartments, a 494-apartment Mitchell-Lama affordable housing development in the Melrose section of the Bronx built in 1975. The 44-year-old development underwent a $160 million refinancing and rehabilitation, preserving the affordability of…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presented the 2019 African Advisory Council Bronx Week Soccer Tournament championship trophy to Team Senegal, beating Team Benin, on Sunday, May 18, 2019, during the 48th annual Bronx Week Parade. Team Senegal led throughout most of the championship match before Team Benin tied the game up 1-1 late in…