“I want to thank the New York State Legislature for passing the New York DREAM Act today, an important bill that protects the rights of our immigrant population in New York State. “Whether your ancestors came across the Atlantic Ocean in the 1700s or crossed the Mexican border in more recent times, this country prides…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted an interfaith service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in conjunction with the Trinity Baptist Church on Monday, January 21, 2019. The service was conducted by Reverend Dr. David L. Kelly of the Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Brooklyn. Speakers at the event…
“Este reciente acuerdo entre Amtrak, Empire State Development y la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) es increíblemente bienvenido, ya que permite que este proyecto de transporte masivo, tan esperado y universalmente apoyado, avance sin más demora. “La voluntad de Amtrak, de negociar con el MTA, hará que la expansión del ‘East Bronx Metro-North’ regrese al…
“This newly announced MOU between Amtrak, Empire State Development and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is incredibly welcome as it allows this universally supported, much-anticipated mass transit project to move forward without further delay. “Amtrak’s willingness to negotiate with the MTA will put the East Bronx Metro-North expansion back on schedule and bring us one step…
Advocates also call on Trump Administration to drop appeal of court decision that ordered the citizen question to be removed NEW YORK—Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined the New York Immigration Coalition, 32BJ SEIU, elected officials and census advocates to call on Congress to pass legislation to remove the citizenship question from the…
“Por demasiado tiempo, las mujeres en el estado de Nueva York no han tenido el derecho de tomar sus propias decisiones acerca de su atención médica. Afortunadamente, eso va a cambiar. Apoyo la “Ley de Salud Reproductiva de Nueva York” y creo que es un paso crítico hacia la protección de los derechos de las…
“For far too long women in New York State have not had the right to make their own choices about their healthcare sufficiently protected and codified into law. Thankfully, that is set to change. I support New York’s Reproductive Health Act and believe that it is a critical step forward in both protecting women’s rights…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. held a press conference this morning to oppose the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposed public transit fare hikes and to call for a reorganization of the agency that gives control of local public transit back to New York City. Borough President Diaz Jr. was joined by Council Member Rev.…
Revised ridership projections anticipate serving 11M annual riders by 2023 NEW YORK—Following his State of the City address last week, Mayor de Blasio today released additional details about the expansion of the NYC Ferry system, which will begin serving all five boroughs in 2020. The expansion includes the addition of two new routes that will…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today celebrated the start of the 8th Annual “Savor The Bronx” Restaurant Week at Beatstro, a Hip Hop themed restaurant located in the South Bronx. “Savor The Bronx” Restaurant Week is produced by The Bronx Tourism Council and takes place from January 7th through January 19th 2019. “Savor The Bronx” Restaurant…