“I was thrilled to welcome President Obama to The Bronx today. But I am even more excited to hear his words. The President’s stated commitment to the future of urban youth, especially young men of color in the United States, through the launch of his ‘My Brother’s Keeper Alliance,’ is worthy of considerable praise. I…
Delivered Before a Joint Hearing of the Consumer Affairs & Health Committees of the City Council May 1, 2015 Good morning. I am here today to testify in favor of a package of legislation, introduced at my behest by my friend, Council Member Rafael Espinal, concerning the regulation of cosmetology businesses in New York City.…
“Though the overwhelming majority of the men and women of our nation’s police departments are hardworking, law-abiding and serve our communities with pride and passion, we have seen too many cases in recent history where the community has not felt that justice was served when it comes to cases of police misbehavior and brutality. I…
In advance of tomorrow’s hearing on the legislation, the Independent Budget Office (IBO) has issued a financial assessment regarding the potential cost of the salon and spa letter grading program proposed by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. The IBO analysis, which was requested by Borough President Diaz, shows that a salon and spa letter…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is praising new job numbers from the New York State Department of Labor, which show even more improvement in the borough’s unemployment rate. “As I have said in the past, what we are doing in The Bronx is working. Our efforts are bearing fruit. We are creating jobs, and…
“After months of needless delay and partisan bickering, I am thrilled to see Loretta Lynch confirmed as our next United States Attorney General. Ms. Lynch’s qualifications for the position have never been in doubt, and I wish her the best of luck now that she has finally been confirmed to this important post,” said Bronx…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that actor Malik Yoba would be inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame. “It is a good day in the Bronx to know that Malik Yoba, an actor and activist who was born in this great borough, will be honored during Bronx Week, have his name…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Alfredo Thiebaud, a longtime borough business leader and philanthropist and the founder of Delicioso Coco Helado, would be posthumously inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame. “Alfredo was a friend, and he was someone the people of The Bronx could always count on for support.…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that Dolph Schayes, National Basketball Association Hall of Famer and a Bronx native, would be inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame. “We have a long tradition of producing basketball legends, and Dolph Schayes is one of those legends that laid the foundation for future generations,”…
Gabriel Ruiz of Throggs Neck showcases his winning entry in the Bronx Hot Sauce Bronx 5K” pepper growing challenge on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Bronx Community College. Ruiz is flanked by (left) hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc, who served as a judge in the contest, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. April 6,…