Revises Comptroller’s Directive 10 to update minimum useful life for information technology Sets standards to enable City to acquire tablets and state-of-the-art cloud computing using capital funds (New York, NY) — New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today released a revision to Comptroller’s Directive 10 to ensure that New York City government is equipped with…
“The passing of legislation to allow undocumented New Yorkers the ability to obtain drivers licenses is an unqualified victory for the people of this state. Not only will this legislation help make our roads safer, it will also help integrate immigrant New Yorkers more strongly within their communities while also providing them with increased economic…
The mixed-income, mixed-use 810 River Avenue development is the first project to take advantage of the 2009 New York City Department of City Planning 161st Street/River Avenue Rezoning Bronx, New York – The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and New York State Homes and Community Renewal…
“Nearly one year ago our borough felt the unbearable pain of horrible loss. A young man, Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz, was senselessly murdered in an act of heinous, reprehensible gang violence. Junior was everything we want our children to aspire to, and he was needlessly struck down. The pain of this act was made even worse…
Two resolutions introduced today would require the NYCERS to significantly increase its business with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises This morning, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will introduce two resolutions designed to increase diversity at the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS), which administers the retirement benefits for over 350,000 members, by increasing…
50,000 square foot Bronx-based project is part of The Peninsula, and will support various small and medium-sized industrial businesses and the creation of 75 jobs Rendering by WXY Architecture+ urban design and Body Lawson Associates Bronx, NY – New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the selection of Mutual Housing Association of New York…
On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marched in the 62nd Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. “Every year, this parade brings together Boricua from all over the nation to celebrate our shared culture and heritage, and I am honored to join my fellow Puerto Ricans as we march up Fifth…
Also Announces $44 Million to Support Summer Youth Employment Program Completion of Redesigned Waterfront, Upper Plaza Renovation and New Athletic Fields Cap Comprehensive Renewal of New York City’s First State Park Work Builds Resiliency and Enhances Flood Protection along Harlem River View photos of the transformation here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the unveiling…
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Bronx Borough President Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Fathers Taking Action and New York City Parks & Recreation co-hosted the second annual Family Day Olympiad. The day’s events, which took place at Williamsbridge Oval Park, pitted teams of parents and children in a variety of athletic and sporting…
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marched in the inaugural Yemeni American Day Parade, which took place on Rhinelander Avenue. “The Yemeni diaspora is so strong in The Bronx and it was an absolute pleasure to join in celebrating their rich heritage and stand with them in solidarity against Islamphobia.…
