El presidente del condado de El Bronx, Ruben Diaz Jr., escribió una carta dirigida al alcalde Bill de Blasio instando a la administración acelerar la implementación total de la ley Intro 214-B, también conocida en inglés como “Right to Counsel”, la cual asegura representación legal en las cortes de vivienda de la ciudad a los inquilinos de…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio urging the administration to speed up the full implementation of Intro 214-B, a.k.a. “Right to Counsel,” which secured legal representation for low-income tenants in New York City’s housing courts among other benefits. In particular, Borough President Diaz is urging the…
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and The Bronx Tourism Council co-hosted the grand finale of Bronx Week 2018. The day’s events included an induction ceremony for this year’s Bronx Walk of Fame honorees on the Grand Concourse as well as a parade, concert and food and arts festival on…
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…
“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…