On Monday, January 18, 2021, on this National Day of Service honoring the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with ADNIM Foundation, The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), school leaders and community partners distributed Chromebooks to 400 Bronx students in need at eight different schools.…
On Monday, January 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a virtual interfaith service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in conjunction with the Trinity Baptist Church and BronxNet Television. The event included remarks from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., United States Senator Charles E. Schumer, New York…
“The food industry is one of the most significant economic engines in our borough, and this strike is not just impacting the Tri-State area, it will have a ripple effect across the East Coast. “It is disheartening to hear that our Hunts Point Produce Market workers and management could not come to an agreement during…
On Monday, January 11, 2021, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. kicked off the 10th Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week. While COVID-19 has restricted indoor dining, we can still enjoy the flavors of some of our favorite Bronx Eateries through take out, delivery, and outdoor dining. “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week is produced by…
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Amy Martinez, a concerned Bronx resident, to call for United Healthcare to come to the negotiating table with an agreement to keep Montefiore Health Systems in their network. United Healthcare’s and Montefiore Health Systems’ contract expired as of January 1, 2021, leaving patients…
On Monday, December 21, 2020, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released his “Community Land Trust Report” highlighting the importance of the Community Land Trust (CLT) as an invaluable tool to help promote and improve positive outcomes for the borough’s most disadvantaged residents. CLTs are nonprofit, community-based organizations designed to ensure community stewardship of land,…
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will join DJ Ralphie Mercado, DJ Sam Real, and DJ King Khan as they cap off the holiday season with a live-stream charity event benefiting hungry families in need in The Bronx. “Beats To Feed The Bronx,” produced by InPlayer, JW Player, and The…
On Saturday, December 12, The Office of Bronx Borough President, The Bronx Zoo, Roadway Moving/Veteran Movers, The Bronx Borough President’s Veterans Advisory Council, and The Bronx VA Medical Center hosted their annual holiday toy drive to benefit Bronx military families. Deputy Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden was joined by members of The New York Army National…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is once again inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by applying to join their local Community Board. The Office of The Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 Bronx Community Boards from city residents who reside, work or have professional or other…
The Bronx saw $4B in total development in 2019, the most of Borough President Diaz’s tenure Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released his “Bronx Annual Development Report” today, highlighting the most successful year in total development funding The Bronx has seen since the borough president took office in 2009. The Bronx saw the largest…
