“I welcome the announcement of the closure of all teacher reassignment centers by the end of this year. Historically these centers have been symbols of dysfunction and waste that have cost the city millions of dollars and have denied teachers accused of wrongdoing a prompt review of their cases. I look forward to a fairer…
“This week, I join Holocaust survivors and their families in commemorating the National Days of Remembrance. Over the years, countless Holocaust survivors have called The Bronx home. I urge all Bronxites to remember the Holocaust and honor the survivors by learning about their experiences as well as the experiences of those who perished during the…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. stood with elected officials and district managers, as well as chairpersons and other members of Bronx community boards, to protest proposed cuts to community board budgets, which would have the effect of crippling these vital neighborhood institutions. “I know firsthand the valuable work that is done each day by…
“This is a bad decision, and it has the potential to cost the Bronx and the entire region even more jobs. The Alexander Hamilton Bridge is a crucial link between the Bronx and the rest of the region, and this bridge reconstruction not only provides jobs but will greatly improve the flow of commerce in…
“The decision of the court, which found that the New York City Department of Education did not follow proper procedure in its move to close 19 public schools in January, is one that I welcome. The court has found that the DOE did not, among other things, give adequate opportunity to parents and the community…
“I am disturbed by media reports indicating that, so far, only six percent of Bronx residents have returned the 2010 Census questionnaire. I cannot stress this enough, if we do not count, we will miss out. It’s only ten questions, and it takes only ten minutes. The census results play a major role in deciding…
“After thousands of our city residents, organizations, and elected officials expressed their disapproval of the proposed changes and cuts, with plenty of strong reasons, the MTA has once again ignored those voices and approved a package of measures that will deeply affect the lives of many New Yorkers. Although I am not surprised with the…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council Member Fernando Cabrera jointly announced the members of the newly formed Kingsbridge Armory Task Force. The task force, which was first announced during Borough President Diaz’s “State of the Borough” address several weeks ago, will be charged with examining the Armory and discussing ideas for…
“I join my Bronx family in mourning the untimely passing of Megan Charlop, who had been a friend to this office for many years. This is a devastating loss for not only our health community, but for the entire borough. Her tireless advocacy impacted the health policies of New York City in the areas of…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised the decision by New York City Department of Environmental Protection to cease the practice of shipping its sludge to be processed at the NYOFCO plant in Hunts Point. The plant, which emits a vulgar stench throughout Hunts Point, has been a nuisance to that community for years.…