Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Woodlawn Cemetery’s Designation as a National Historic Landmark

 Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Woodlawn Cemetery’s Designation as a National Historic Landmark Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development…

Bronx SalsaFest Set To Sizzle This Summer!

In a tribute to the musical genre that gave the borough its popular nickname, “El Condado De La Salsa,” Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will host the first-ever “Bronx SalsaFest” July 7 – 10, featuring outdoor and indoor concerts, special tours, a salsa trolley, and of course, dancing. “The Bronx helped propel salsa into…

Muller LRA Process Abandoned

 Muller LRA Process Abandoned Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough President Diaz Deputy BP…

Borough President Diaz Releases “Bronx Senior Resource Guide”

 Borough President Diaz Releases "Bronx Senior Resource Guide" Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: FY2012 Budget

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: FY2012 Budget Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Marriage Equality in New York State

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Marriage Equality in New York State Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP…

Borough Presdient Diaz Testifies at Hearing on Future of Muller Army Reserve Center

 Borough Presdient Diaz Testifies at Hearing on Future of Muller Army Reserve Center Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation…

Kingsbridge Armory Task Force Issues Final Report

Today, the Kingsbridge Armory Task Force, co-chaired by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council Member Fernando Cabrera, released its final report. The report documents the work of the Task Force, which was created following its announcement at the borough president’s 2010 “State of the Borough” address.  It includes a number of models…

Borough Presidents Stringer, Markowitz, Diaz, NYC Writers and Library Users Slam Outrageous Cuts to Public Libraries

 Borough Presidents Stringer, Markowitz, Diaz, NYC Writers and Library Users Slam Outrageous Cuts to Public Libraries Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and…

Vacca, Borough President Diaz, Electeds, City Islanders Tell No-Show FDNY: Closing Ladder Co. 53 Will Put Lives in Danger

 Vacca, Borough President Diaz, Electeds, City Islanders Tell No-Show FDNY: Closing Ladder Co. 53 Will Put Lives in Danger Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open…