“I want to wish a L’shana Tovah U’metukah–a good and sweet year– to all the Jewish residents of The Bronx and the entire city. It gives me great pleasure to offer you my warmest greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah. “Rosh Hashanah is a time to share prayers and blessings with…
On Thursday, September 17, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. welcomed to his office the Secretary of State for Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Jaime David Fernandez, and the Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York, Rafael Evans, among other representatives, to discuss environment and green strategies. Borough President…
During a summit with members of car services from The Bronx, borough where three drivers have been killed this year On Monday, September 14, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Fernando Mateo, president of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, hosted a summit to discuss safety and security issues with Bronx’s taxi…
“Stella D’oro has been a big part of the Bronx for a very long time. We deeply lament the decision of its new owners to move out of our great borough, and feel sorry for the loss of numerous jobs that this decision brings with it,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Borough President…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., along with community leaders and residents of the borough, hosted a memorial service to commemorate the lives and sacrifices of those lost on September 11th during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. “We can’t forget that 143 of those individuals who lost their lives during September 11th…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a negative recommendation to the City Planning Commission concerning the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory. As part of the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP), Borough President Diaz is authorized to submit recommendations on development projects that come before the City for approval, such as the proposed…
On Wednesday, August 26th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, joined together in the shadow of the Kingsbridge Armory to discuss their shared commitment to the goals of the draft community benefits agreement that has been submitted to the Related Companies, the City-selected…
The Department of City Planning has clarified that while they do not have the authority to extend the ULURP time period, the borough president is free to submit his recommendation, which will be considered non-complying under ULURP rules. Non-complying reports are still reviewed by the commission, and our report will be given that consideration. There…
The office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., working in partnership with stakeholders including Community Board #7, the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance and local elected officials, has completed an initial community benefits agreement regarding the proposed retail development Kingsbridge Armory and has delivered that document to the project’s developer, the Related Companies. Borough President…