“Though I have been a critic of congestion pricing in the past and still remain skeptical, the plan released today by Governor Cuomo and his Fix NYC panel offers a wide variety of innovative suggestions on how we can raise funds and reduce congestion in Manhattan, and is fairer and less regressive than simply tolling…
On Monday, January 15, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s Annual Interfaith Service honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Residents and elected officials from throughout the borough gathered at Trinity Baptist Church, which served as the event’s co-sponsor, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death…
Díaz anuncia “Hour New York Challenge” en asociación con la plataforma de participación cívica OrangeUGoing.com FECHA – El presidente del condado de El Bronx, Rubén Díaz Jr., inicia el año nuevo abordando un tema de gran importancia en la ciudad de Nueva York: la necesidad de un mayor compromiso cívico entre los neoyorquinos. En sociedad…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is kicking off the New Year by tackling an issue of tremendous importance in New York City—the need for greater civic engagement among New Yorkers. In partnership with the new civic engagement platform OrangeUGoing.com, Borough President Diaz announced the “Hour New York Challenge” in The Bronx to encourage New…
“La decisión de la Administración del presidente Donald Trump de poner fin al Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) a miles de refugiados de El Salvador, Haití y Nicaragua es cruel e innecesaria. “El darle la espalda a cientos de miles de personas que han construido sus vidas aquí y han aportado grandes contribuciones a esta nación…
“The Trump Administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of refugees from El Salvador, Haiti and Nicaragua is cruel and unnecessary. “To turn our backs on hundreds of thousands of people that have built their life here and have made great contributions to this nation without offering a real alternative is madness,…
DECLARACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DE EL BRONX RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: Discurso “Cuentas del Estado” del Gobernador Andrew Cuomo “En su discurso de hoy, el Gobernador Andrew Cuomo destaco una clara visión progresista para el continuo desarrollo económico, la creación de empleos, un sistema de justicia penal más justo, un sistema educativo más equitativo, mayor inversión en…
“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…