Anunció la inducción de la defensora Tarana Burke, la actriz Maggie Siff, y el rapero Slick Rick en el Paseo de la Fama de El Bronx 2018 El presidente del condado de El Bronx, Ruben Diaz Jr., junto a cientos de orgullosos residentes de EL Bronx y simpatizantes del condado oficialmente dio inicio a la 47° celebración anual de…
Announces the induction of advocate Tarana Burke, actor Maggie Siff and rapper Slick Rick to the 2018 Bronx Walk of Fame Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was joined by hundreds of proud Bronxites and Bronxites-at-heart today for the official kick-off of 47th Annual Bronx Week at the Mott Haven Bar & Grill. During the…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Congressman Jose E. Serrano, tenants of the Diego Beekman Houses and others came together for a rally in opposition to the proposed site of a new jail in the South Bronx. “Make no mistake: Rikers Island is a stain on the soul of this city. We all agree…
GOVERNOR CUOMO LAUNCHES THE NY STANDS WITH PUERTO RICO RECOVERY AND REBUILDING INITIATIVE Deploys Tactical Assessment Team of State Experts and Labor, Non-Profit, Philanthropic and Academic Partners to Evaluate Reconstruction Needs and Develop a Rebuilding Roadmap Assessment Team Findings Will Inform the Strategic Deployment of Hundreds of SUNY and CUNY Student Volunteers and Skilled Workers…
In a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has thrown his support behind recent litigation filed on behalf of public housing tenants in New York City, which seeks to provide financial relief to New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenants who went without heat and/or hot water during this…
“Me complace saber que FEMA ha revertido su decisión, y extenderá el programa Asistencia Temporal de Vivienda para familias puertorriqueñas que se han visto obligadas a mudarse a la ciudad de Nueva York después de haber sido desplazadas de sus hogares hace ya más de seis meses debido a la destrucción que dejo a su…
“I am happy to learn that FEMA has reversed their previous decision and will extend Temporary Shelter Assistance for Puerto Rican families who have been forced to relocate to New York City after being displaced from their homes over six months ago due to the devastation of Hurricane Maria. “We saw this week just how…
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Bronx Borough President hosted the “Enough is Enough!”/“¡Ni Una Muerte Más!” Town Hall event, inviting students from across to borough to listen to their concerns regarding gun violence. The event was co-emceed by Adriana Vargas-Sino of Univision 41 and Jessica Cunnington of News 12 The Bronx, and was co-sponsored by…
“El apagón de toda la isla de Puerto Rico muestra una vez más que no se está haciendo lo suficiente para apoyar y para reconstruir la isla. Con la temporada de huracanes a la vuelta de la esquina, debemos trabajar de manera forma rápida para garantizar que todos los Puertorriqueños tengan un refugio seguro contra…
“Today’s island-wide blackout on Puerto Rico shows that not nearly enough is being done to support and rebuild the island. With hurricane season approaching, we need to work expeditiously to ensure the people of Puerto Rico are able to have a safe-haven from potentially devastating weather. The citizens of a first-world nation should not be…