Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, and Altice USA Partner to Promote Education Success and College Accessibility

The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, and Altice USA Partner to Promote Education Success and College Accessibility Launches First “Coalition Day” for Educators, Students and Families LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.: The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success (the Coalition), comprised of members from 148 distinguished colleges and universities committed to making college a reality…

BP DIAZ TO MAYOR: ‘RIGHT TO COUNSEL’ MUST COME FASTER

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio urging the administration to speed up the full implementation of Intro 214-B, a.k.a. “Right to Counsel,” which secured legal representation for low-income tenants in New York City’s housing courts among other benefits. In particular, Borough President Diaz is urging the…

BRONX WEEK 2018 CLOSES WITH A BANG!

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and The Bronx Tourism Council co-hosted the grand finale of Bronx Week 2018. The day’s events included an induction ceremony for this year’s Bronx Walk of Fame honorees on the Grand Concourse as well as a parade, concert and food and arts festival on…

Borough President Diaz & Congressman Espaillat File Disciplinary Grievance Against New York Attorney Following Outcry from Constituents  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. sent a letter and filed a formal legal complaint to the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Department of the New York State Unified Court System against New York attorney identified as Aaron Schlossberg following a viral racist rant captured online after…

Wave Hill Voted the Most-Loved Cultural Institution in New York City

Bronx, NY, May 16, 2018—Wave Hill is deeply honored to have been voted the most-loved cultural spot in Time Out New York’s Love New York Awards 2018. A garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River, Wave Hill outranked more than 50 other cultural institutions across New York City—including the Metropolitan Museum…

BP DIAZ RELEASES ‘BRONX ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT’

BP DIAZ RELEASES ‘BRONX ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT’ The Bronx was home to $2.7 billion, 16.2 thousand sq. ft. of new development in 2017 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released his “Bronx Annual Development Report” this afternoon during the 2018 Bronx Week Business Luncheon at Tosca Marquee in Throggs Neck. The report finds that The…

BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ & COUNCIL MEMBERS TORRES & DEUTSCH PASS FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE

Three New Bills Passed Unanimously by the City Council Will Promote Fire Safety, Prevention and Education Including the Installation of Stove Knob Covers NYC- Today, the full City Council passed three bills concerning fire safety, prevention and education introduced by Council Members Ritchie Torres and Chaim Deutsch at the request of Bronx Borough President Ruben…

BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. KICKS OFF BRONX WEEK 2018

Announces the induction of advocate Tarana Burke, actor Maggie Siff and rapper Slick Rick to the 2018 Bronx Walk of Fame Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was joined by hundreds of proud Bronxites and Bronxites-at-heart today for the official kick-off of 47th Annual Bronx Week at the Mott Haven Bar & Grill. During the…

BP DIAZ, REP. SERRANO & DIEGO BEEKMAN TENANTS RALLY AGAINST PROPOSED JAIL SITE

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Congressman Jose E. Serrano, tenants of the Diego Beekman Houses and others came together for a rally in opposition to the proposed site of a new jail in the South Bronx. “Make no mistake: Rikers Island is a stain on the soul of this city. We all agree…

GOVERNOR CUOMO LAUNCHES THE NY STANDS WITH PUERTO RICO RECOVERY AND REBUILDING INITIATIVE

GOVERNOR CUOMO LAUNCHES THE NY STANDS WITH PUERTO RICO RECOVERY AND REBUILDING INITIATIVE Deploys Tactical Assessment Team of State Experts and Labor, Non-Profit, Philanthropic and Academic Partners to Evaluate Reconstruction Needs and Develop a Rebuilding Roadmap Assessment Team Findings Will Inform the Strategic Deployment of Hundreds of SUNY and CUNY Student Volunteers and Skilled Workers…