“In his speech today, Governor Cuomo outlined a clear progressive vision for protecting our most vulnerable citizens, continued economic development and job creation, a fairer criminal justice system, a more equitable educational system, greater infrastructure investment and a plan for addressing sexual harassment in New York State. “In the face of a hostile Washington, it…
Hoy, Ruben Diaz Jr. fue juramentado a su tercer mandato como el 13° presidente del condado de El Bronx en una ceremonia celebrada en el edificio de la Corte Suprema del Condado de El Bronx, Veteran’s Memorial Hall. El presidente del condado, Ruben Díaz Jr., asumió por primera vez la posición de presidente del condado…
Today, Ruben Diaz Jr. was sworn in for his third full term as the 13th Bronx Borough President at a ceremony held at The Bronx County Building, Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Borough President Diaz first took office as Bronx Borough President in May 2009, and was reelected last year to serve his third and final term. Borough…
A new report, titled “Left In The Dark” Outlines More than 25 steps the City, State and Federal Governments can take to assist Puerto Rico and its residents in the short and long term Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a new report, “Left In The Dark: An Action Plan for Puerto Rico’s…
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…