Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Bronx Borough President Diaz Encourages Bronxites to Bike to Work

Bronx Borough President Diaz Encourages Bronxites to Bike to Work 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…

President Ruben Diaz Jr. Invites New Yorkers to the 21st Annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade

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…

Borough President Diaz Addresses Riverdale Business Leaders

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,…

Statement by Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Re: Bill Aguado Stepping Down as Executive Director of the Bronx Council on the Arts

Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released the following statement regarding the announcement that Bill Aguado would step down as executive director of the Bronx Council on the Arts. Aguado served with the organization for 30 years, and as its executive director since 1981. “The arts community of The Bronx has seen tremendous growth over the…

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Sent a Letter to President Obama in Support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. sent a letter to the President of the United States Barack Obama to express his support for the possible nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court. Diaz Jr said, “As your presidency has so clearly established, the nation is ready to embrace a more diverse view…

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Kicked Off His Cultural Events with The Annual Israeli Independence Day Festival

Caption: From left, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Councilmember Oliver Koppell, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Rabbi Avi Weiss, Mark Green and Jon Weiss. Bronx, NY – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale hosted the Sixth Annual Bronx Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha-Atzmaut) Festival, which this year’s theme was “Am…

Ruben Diaz Jr. Takes Oath Of Office As 13th Executive of The Bronx

Ruben Diaz Jr. was sworn in as the 13th Bronx Borough President in May 1 after been elected for the position during a Special Election on April 21st, 2009. Ruben Diaz Jr. previously served in the New York State Assembly since 1997, representing the 85th Assembly District. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was sworn…

Environmental Justice Groups, Environmental Organizations, City Council Members and Community Leaders call on the Bloomberg Administration to keep its Solid Waste Management Plan Promises of “Fair Share”

 Environmental Justice Groups, Environmental Organizations, City Council Members and Community Leaders call on the Bloomberg Administration to keep its Solid Waste Management Plan Promises of “Fair Share” 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…

Borough President Diaz Hosted Bronx Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration

 Borough President Diaz Hosted Bronx Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration 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 Celebrates Israeli Independence Day

 Borough President Diaz Celebrates Israeli Independence Day 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…