Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., together with hip-hop legend and Bronx native Fat Joe, today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to increase student performance in four Bronx public schools. The announcement took place at the Fox Street Campus, home of two of the schools that will take part in this program.…
In a letter to Anthony R. Coscia, Chairman of the Board of Amtrak, the borough’s elected officials are demanding that the rail company cease its actions that are currently holding up progress on the proposed East Bronx Metro-North expansion, which will bring commuter rail service to Co-op City, Morris Park/Van Nest, Parkchester and Hunts Point.…
“The federal government’s disgraceful treatment of Puerto Rico continues to reach new lows. The island needs this equipment. It should remain on the island until Puerto Rico’s electrical grid is rebuilt strong enough to no longer need to be prepared for such emergencies. Had President Trump and FEMA done right by Puerto Rico in the…
In a new report, Borough President Diaz urges both City & State to increase efforts in tech education’ Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a new report, “Programming New York City Students for Success,” which outlines an expanded view of computer science education in New York City public schools. “New York has a long way…
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that the Bronx has received a $900,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women to address domestic violence. District Attorney Clark said, “We are pleased to have received this award which will be put to…
Elected officials, local groups, residents rally before public hearing at Bronx Courthouse (The Bronx) – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and dozens of community members rallied today outside the public hearing for Mayor de Blasio’s proposed Bronx jail site, united in opposition to the unjust plan. Mott Haven residents and leaders spent years…
Today, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and students and staff from I.S. 123 to break ground on the renovation of the ballfields and track at Parque de los Niños. “We are excited to break ground on the next phase of this project. The renovated ballfields…
Coalition of Elected Officials, Transportation and Disability Advocates Will Travel Subway to Hear About Riders’ Concerns, Evaluate Progress from Last Year and Current Conditions of Subway Stations New York, NY – Today, Elected officials, advocate groups, and volunteers are preparing to meet fellow straphangers and ride the rails. A year after Governor Cuomo declared the…
As part of his FY2019 capital allocations, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office will provide $2.5 million in funding to projects at the borough’s three City University of New York college campuses. “Education at all levels is a top priority of my administration,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.…
Elected officials and community members help kick off construction at a ceremony at the site of the new branch, set to open in summer 2019 OCTOBER 1, 2018 – The New York Public Library broke ground this morning on a new, larger Van Cortlandt Library in the Bronx. New York Public Library President Anthony W.…