Good afternoon, I testify today in favor of Intro 1524, introduced by Council Member Rafael Salamanca and Intro 1529, introduced by Council Member James Vacca. Both of these bills were introduced at my request. It is a known fact that New York City is in the midst of a homelessness crisis, and that innovative and…
“President Trump’s order to end temporary protected status for Haitians is a needlessly appalling concession to his anti-immigrant base at the expense of families who need our humanitarian assistance. The federal government should not be uprooting lives or breaking families apart, nor should we be forcing those who came to this nation looking for help…
CITY HALL – A little less than a year ago, my community in Hunts Point was shocked and deeply saddened when two young girls lost their lives in a tragic accident at home. With their family living in what is known as a cluster site, Ibanez and Scylee Ambrose, ages 1 and 2, were killed…
“Safe at Home?” Examines Public Safety Issues Facing NYCHA Residents Today, the Bronx Public Housing Task Force—made up of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and City Council Members Ritchie Torres and Vanessa Gibson—issued its report, titled “Safe at Home?” outlining solutions to the numerous safety and quality of…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T’s New York State President Marissa Shorenstein co-hosted a celebration for the Little League teams who participated in this year’s seventh annual Borough President’s Cup – Caribe Little League and this year’s champions, Bronxchester Realtors. The celebration took place at the Hard Rock Café at Yankee Stadium…
On Thursday, November 16, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Puerto Rican Heritage celebration at Bronx Community College. Borough President Diaz honored individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. “This year the people of Puerto Rico have endured, and continue to endure, an…
In a letter to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has called on the State government to appoint a monitor to oversee the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). “More than 400,000 New Yorkers call our city’s public housing developments…
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. took part in the National Young Readers’ Day at P.S. 106 in Parkchester. The borough president read “Miss Brooks Loves Books (And I Don’t),” written by Barbara Bottner and illustrated by Michael Emberley, to the school’s fifth grade class. Since 1989, National Young Readers…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today unveiled his office’s newly revamped website, bronxboropres.nyc.gov. The new website features enhanced graphics, an easy-to-use responsive interface, more social media connectivity and other expanded content. The new design replaces the previous design the borough president’s office rolled out in February 2010. “My office’s website is one of the…
This is a special week to enjoy the flavors of the Bronx and some of the finest cuisine the Bronx has to offer, as the Bronx Tourism Council and Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC) team up with local restaurants to continue the 7thAnnual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week. A BronxNet ‘Savor the Bronx’ special…
