Sixth NYC Ferry Route: Bronx route projected to serve 400,000 riders traveling to and from the Soundview community and Manhattan’s East 90th Street, East 34th Street and Wall Street/Pier 11 NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced progress constructing a new NYC Ferry landing in Soundview for a new route launching this summer. Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen,…
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and passing. Residents and elected officials from throughout the borough gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall in the Bronx County Building to honor the legacy of the civil rights…
Governor Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency to Expedite Repairs and Immediately Address Public Health Crises Plaguing Tenants Requires Selection of Independent Emergency Manager to Oversee Construction and Repairs to Combat Decades of Mismanagement To Accelerate Critical Repairs, FY 2019 Budget Includes Design/Build Authorization for NYCHA Builds on State’s Historic $300 Million Funding Commitment…
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Women’s History Month Celebration, honoring women who have contributed to the growth and promotion of our borough, our city and our nation. The event featured a panel discussion on the many obstacles women have had to conquer throughout our nation’s history and…
(Bronx, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. sat down at the Bronx County Building with the goal of discussing ways the two governments can work together on behalf of residents. The neighboring districts – while unique in their own ways – share a border and history, and…
On March 24, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined more than 150 students from five Bronx high schools in the early morning as they boarded buses to participate in the “March for Our Lives” against gun violence in Washington, D.C. Borough President Diaz was able to secure charter buses for the students, who come…
“With today’s vote, the City Council has secured a positive future for the Jerome Avenue corridor that is inclusive of the area’s current residents and does not leave the people of The Bronx behind. “As part of the ongoing negotiations on this rezoning, both my office and the City Council, led by Council Member Vanessa…
BP DIAZ CALLS FOR CHANGES TO SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS In a letter to the members of the Panel for Educational Policy, the borough president urges the PEP to consider new admissions criteria at five specialized high schools Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling on the Panel for Educational Policy –the body which…
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage & Culture Celebration at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. This year’s honorees included Anne Marie Anzalone, Chief of Staff for U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley; Mike McGuire, Director of the Mason Tenders’ District Council and Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director…
NEW YORK CITY BOROUGH PRESIDENTS ANNOUNCE FRIENDLY WAGER OVER BEST BREWS OF NYC CHALLENGE AT BROOKFIELD PLACE Top Breweries from All Five Boroughs in Competition in the Brookfield Place “Winter Biergarten” on March 15 NEW YORK, March 14, 2018 — Brookfield Properties and the five New York City Borough Presidents announced a friendly wager today…
