Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joins in some calisthenics during the 2015 Bronx Week Health Day, which featured dozens of healthy activities at Lou Gehrig Plaza on East 161st Street. The event was designed to promote the #not62 social media campaign, which works to make The Bronx a healthier place.
This year’s honorees show-off their awards at the 2015 Bronx Ball, which took place at Orchard Beach on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Those pictured include NBA Legend and Bronx Walk of Famer Dolph Schayes; David Greco, proprietor of Mike’s Deli on Arthur Avenue and the recipient of this year’s Tourism Award; Bronx Borough President Ruben…
Comprehensive advocacy and outreach efforts to businesses, workers and consumers is part of City’s dedicated efforts to protect vulnerable New Yorkers Immediate steps include investigations of the industry’s products; May 21 ‘Day of Action’ to educate New Yorkers about their rights and responsibilities; letter to FDA and petition to salon industry to ban use of…
State Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), joined by Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda (D-Bronx), Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., and Wildlife Conservation Society Executive Vice President John Calvelli today unveiled at the Bronx Zoo a bill that would provide each New York City borough with a portion of city hotel occupancy tax it collects to promote…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks about his legislation creating a system of grading nail salons and other cosmetology businesses before the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 13. The event, which took place at Hostos Community College, was attended by over 60 Latino and Latina small business owners in the…
“I want to thank Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the swift action he has taken on this pressing issue. As last week’s New York Times exposé showed, there are serious issues that need to be addressed in the spa and beauty industry as far as ensuring the health and safety of both customers and employees in…
On Monday, May 11, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his Bronx Veterans Advisory Council hosted the Bronx Veterans Appreciation Day Breakfast. Over 300 vets from all service areas came together to honor each other, especially those who are no longer with us. Pictured are: Colonel William Chin, Allen Hansen, Joe Mondello, Cassandra Carrero,…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents William C. Dudley, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with an official “Bronx Afghan” following his remarks at the 17th Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast at the Villa Barone Manor on Friday, May 8, 2015. Mr. Dudley’s complete remarks can be read at nyfed.org/1JwwyqH. The…
$12 Million Pedestrian Bridge is Part of Master Plan to Knit the Park Back Together and Restore the Natural Beauty Identified by Olmsted Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner, Emily Lloyd today joined Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Dr. Feniosky Peña- Mora, and several elected officials and…
On Friday, May 8, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP joined Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Council Member James Vacca, NY State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Community Board 11 Chairman Tony Vitaliano, Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Counsel Bob Nolan and the Bronx Charter School for Excellence to cut the ribbon on the renovated Van…