Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture and heritage at Gaelic Park in Kingsbridge, on Wednesday March 15, 2017, honoring individuals of excellence who have contributed to both the success of their own community, to The Bronx and to New York City. This year’s honorees included Hon.…
On Monday, March 13, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and City Harvest’s Director of Policy and Community Engagement David DeVaughn, at the Just Food Conference, held at the Tisch Food Center at Columbia University, to discuss various issues regarding food, hunger, equity, and politics. Borough President Diaz…
Scale model gives New Yorkers preview of ferry features, including spacious seating, bike racks, innovative design First ferries expected to arrive in NYC early 2017 New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that a scale model of the new Citywide Ferry vessels will be on display…
On Friday, March 10, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual African-American Heritage Celebration, recognizing leading individuals who have contributed to the daily growth of the community at large. This year honorees included Elizabeth Gill, President of the 47th Precinct Community Council; Anthony Wells, President, SSEU Local 371; and Hon. Pamela Harris,…
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Greek History and Heritage Celebration at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in Kingsbridge. The event was co-sponsored by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris, New York State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, New York City Council Member Costa Constantinides and…
City Hall, NY — In response to the alarming rise in hate crimes in New York City, today members of the City Council’s Jewish Caucus and a diverse coalition of Council Members, city leaders, and nonprofit institutions called on the City to fund a $25 million security grant program to increase safety at community centers and…
On Wednesday March 8, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited with students at the Family Life Academy Charter School to teach a civics class and about the political process and how to be more engaged their community. The borough president talked with third grade students, giving them a lesson on how different aspects…
Today, the New York City Department of Education issued the results for the 2017 Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), which governs admission to the city’s eight specialized high schools. Those results show that, despite making up roughly 70 percent of the entire public school population combined, just 3.8 percent of all offers to specialized…
All five borough presidents have partnered on a letter to New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, urging the Department of Education to take immediate action regarding recent reports of elevated levels of lead in the drinking water at some New York City public schools. “While we understand that it takes some time to repair…
February 28, 2017 Good morning. With the formation of a mayoral commission on school overcrowding, we can do a better job at school planning and siting. The February 2017 proposed capital plan does not fund a sufficient number of seats, and this is a problem for both The Bronx and for New York City. There…