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Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: ‘Peace in Our Streets’ Initiative

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: ‘Peace in Our Streets’ Initiative Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography…

Borough President Diaz & MTA to Host Metro North Info Sessions

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that they will offer four information sessions to the public to learn more about the proposal to bring Metro-North service to the East Bronx. Information sessions will be held in Hunts Point, Parkchester, Morris Park and Co-op City—the four neighborhoods that would see…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Shooting of Nine-Year Old Boy

“I am deeply saddened by last night’s incident on East 157th St. and Walton Avenue, near Yankee Stadium, where a nine-year old boy fell victim to gun violence.  I will keep him and his family in my prayers as we hope for his quick recovery. It is the second time in a week that this…

Bronx Floe! The Bronx Supports the Kingsbridge National Ice Center

Today, in front of the Kingsbridge Armory, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and a host of elected officials joined with New York Rangers’ legend Mark Messier and Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes to announce their support for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center proposal for the historic armory. The Kingsbridge National Ice Center (KNIC) would…

Borough President Diaz Hosts Special Lunch for Bronx Olympic Gymnast John Orozco

 Borough President Diaz Hosts Special Lunch for Bronx Olympic Gymnast John Orozco Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP…

Borough President Diaz Joined AT&T and the NYC Parks Department to Launch Free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park

 Borough President Diaz Joined AT&T and the NYC Parks Department to Launch Free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open…

Borough President Diaz and Senator Gillibrand Call for Tax Breaks to Boost Growing Tech Start-Ups in The Bronx

“Joined by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Majora Carter, Sunshine Bronx Co-Founder & Managing Partner Cheni Yerushalmi, and Bronx Entrepreneurs, Lawmakers Urge Action on Federal Legislation Allowing Bronx Entrepreneurs to Deduct Up to $10,000 of Their Start-Up Costs – Twice the Current Deduction Gillibrand, Diaz Jr.: “We Need to Help Create an Environment That Will Spark Growth…

Diaz, Liu & Vacca to DOT: Give City Island a Chance to Speak!

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., City Comptroller John Liu and City Council Transportation Committee Chairman James Vacca, together with the City Island Civic Association, are calling on the City’s Department of Transportation to begin the formal public input process regarding the scheduled construction of the new City Island Bridge, slated for next year, through…

Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

 Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth…

Kelly Street Restoration LP announces a Request for Proposals for the newly redesigned 935 Kelly Street commercial space

 Kelly Street Restoration LP announces a Request for Proposals for the newly redesigned 935 Kelly Street commercial space Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space…