Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. has released the official calendar of events for Bronx Week 2009, a weeklong celebration of the best of the Bronx, which features activities across the borough paying tribute to the progress and success of Bronx people, businesses, educational and cultural institutions and civic groups. “It is my pleasure to…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Sent a Letter to Commissioner Scoppetta to Insist on Keeping Ladder 53 Open Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr sent a letter to FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta to advocate for the cancelation of the plan to close Ladder 53, located in City Island. Diaz said: “City Island deserves the…
Each Synagogue Will Receive $25,000 to Upgrade Existing Security Systems Governor Sends Letter to Congress Requesting Additional Homeland Security Funding For Other Not-for-Profits Including Synagogues Governor David A. Paterson today announced that Riverdale Temple and Riverdale Jewish Center will each receive a $25,000 grant to upgrade their security systems. The New York State Office of…
“It is with great joy that the whole borough of The Bronx received the news of President Obama’s nomination of one of our own, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, to the Supreme Court. Over the last 30 years, Judge Sotomayor has proven herself to be an accomplished attorney and an excellent jurist who is dedicated to the…
Bronx, NY: This morning at the Riverdale Jewish Center faith and community leaders from across the city gathered at an Interfaith Rally to speak out against the four men accused of plotting to attack two Riverdale Synagogues.Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. made the following statement at the event:”Let this moment not be defined by…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today gave his official inaugural address, outlining his forward looking vision for the borough of The Bronx. Borough President Diaz highlighted the concept of “One Bronx,” an effort to bring all of the neighborhoods of the borough together to discuss their shared problems and develop joint solutions. “One Bronx—this…
On Wednesday, May 20th, 2009, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Tiki Barber of Tiki Recreation announced the donation and permanent placement of a playground at Cedar Playground in The Bronx. The playground is a symbol of Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr. and Tiki’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of local communities…
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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. joined Francisco Gonzalez, president and organizer of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, to announce the festivities of the 21st Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in The Bronx, which takes place this Sunday, May 17th. Ruben Diaz, Jr. was named this year’s Grand Marshal and will lead thousands of…
On Thursday, May 7, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attended the first public event of the Greater Riverdale Chamber of Commerce, a networking mixer at North Riverdale restaurant Madison’s. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., addresses the Greater Riverdale Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s first public event on May 7, 2009. Andrew Wolf,…