“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…
On Monday, April 16, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Steven Banks, Commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, co-hosted a “Homeless Awareness Roundtable” with community board leadership and clergy members from across the borough. The day included a question and answer period with agency representatives and interactive…
As budget talks advance, the Riders Alliance and Community Service Society announced an expanded base of support, including 53 elected officials and 68 anti-poverty, transit, labor, homeless, civil rights and other advocates, calling on the City to fund half-price MetroCards for low-income New Yorkers City Hall–On Wednesday, April 11, an unprecedented coalition of New York City-based…
Commission members will advise on strategic direction to position New York City as a global capital for the Latinx media and entertainment industry NEW YORK – Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the revitalization of the Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) for New…
“Shola Olatoye’s time at the New York City Housing Authority was fraught with controversy. During her tenure, NYCHA further eroded the trust of the more than 400,000 New Yorkers who live in our public housing system—the very people the agency is charged to serve. “Governor Cuomo’s recent announcement that he would heed the call of…
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the second annual “Generation Fest…Bridging the Gap through Music” Bronx Gospel Concert at the Dreiser Loop Community Center in Co-op City. The concert was co-sponsored by United Healthcare Community Plan, AlphaCare by Magellan Health, AgeWell New York, Blue Ocean Health Solutions, WellCare Health…
On Tuesday, April 4, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attended the 102nd birthday of Sarah Turner at the R.A.I.N. Eastchester Neighborhood Senior Center. Born in 1916 in Charlotte, North Carolina, “Mother” Turner as she is known throughout the community, has been a member of Burke Avenue Baptist Church for more than 50 years.…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joins New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on a tour of P.S. 359, the Concourse Village Elementary School, on Monday, April 9, 2018.
Sixth NYC Ferry Route: Bronx route projected to serve 400,000 riders traveling to and from the Soundview community and Manhattan’s East 90th Street, East 34th Street and Wall Street/Pier 11 NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced progress constructing a new NYC Ferry landing in Soundview for a new route launching this summer. Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen,…
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and passing. Residents and elected officials from throughout the borough gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall in the Bronx County Building to honor the legacy of the civil rights…