NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio today announced 18 firehouses and EMS stations across the five boroughs where New Yorkers can donate critically-needed items for Hurricane Maria relief. “New York City stands in solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Maria, and many of us are looking for ways to help. We’re encouraging New Yorkers to donate these…
El sábado 30 de septiembre de 2017, la Organización del Clérigo Hispano de Nueva York organizará una campaña de donación para ayudar a las víctimas del huracán María en Puerto Rico y el terremoto en Ciudad de México. El evento se llevara acabo el sábado 30 de septiembre de 2017, en la esquina de Southern…
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization will host a donation drive to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the earthquake in Mexico City. The drive will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the corner of Southern Boulevard and Aldus Street. The event will begin…
State to Collaborate With New York City Regional Economic Development Council to Revitalize the Bronx Civic Center Downtown Neighborhood Part of Governor’s Comprehensive Approach to Transform Communities Into Vibrant Neighborhoods and Boost Local Economies Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the Bronx Civic Center neighborhood in the South Bronx will receive $10 million in funding and investments…
Elected officials from every corner of The Bronx have signed a letter to Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s Founder & CEO, urging the company to consider The Bronx as the site of its next headquarters. “The Bronx offers many unique advantages when compared to other municipalities. We have seen a record investment in our infrastructure, and we…
Funcionarios electos de todos los rincones de El Bronx firmaron una carta dirigida a Jeff Bezos, fundador y CEO de Amazon, instando a la compañía a considerar El Bronx para su próxima sede. “En comparación con otros municipios El Bronx ofrece muchas ventajas únicas. Nuestra infraestructura a visto una inversión récord, y estamos liderando la creación…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the Bronx Digital Education Summit on October 6, 2017, at Metropolitan College of New York’s Bronx Campus, 463 East 149th Street. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. The summit will focus on “Creating the 21st Century Classroom,” and will feature speakers from the worlds of technology,…
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his office’s annual Muslim School Holiday event at P.S. 83 in Morris Park. The event is designed to bring fun and activities for all in celebration of the addition of Muslim holidays to the public school calendar. “Islam is one of the largest…
On Thursday, September 14, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Supreme Court of Bronx County co-hosted the borough’s annual “Day of Remembrance” to commemorate the families, friends and neighbors who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “Each year, we gather together to remember the lives we lost on September…
Mandates on NYC’s 14,500 least efficient buildings to accelerate and deepen major efficiency upgrades; most ambitious program of its kind in the nation; financing to support retrofits, steep penalties for non-compliance; will spur 17,000 ‘green jobs’ NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced new mandates that will force building owners to make sharp reductions…