Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today announced that the Bronx has received a $900,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women to address domestic violence. District Attorney Clark said, “We are pleased to have received this award which will be put to…
Elected officials, local groups, residents rally before public hearing at Bronx Courthouse (The Bronx) – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and dozens of community members rallied today outside the public hearing for Mayor de Blasio’s proposed Bronx jail site, united in opposition to the unjust plan. Mott Haven residents and leaders spent years…
Today, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and students and staff from I.S. 123 to break ground on the renovation of the ballfields and track at Parque de los Niños. “We are excited to break ground on the next phase of this project. The renovated ballfields…
Coalition of Elected Officials, Transportation and Disability Advocates Will Travel Subway to Hear About Riders’ Concerns, Evaluate Progress from Last Year and Current Conditions of Subway Stations New York, NY – Today, Elected officials, advocate groups, and volunteers are preparing to meet fellow straphangers and ride the rails. A year after Governor Cuomo declared the…
As part of his FY2019 capital allocations, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office will provide $2.5 million in funding to projects at the borough’s three City University of New York college campuses. “Education at all levels is a top priority of my administration,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.…
Elected officials and community members help kick off construction at a ceremony at the site of the new branch, set to open in summer 2019 OCTOBER 1, 2018 – The New York Public Library broke ground this morning on a new, larger Van Cortlandt Library in the Bronx. New York Public Library President Anthony W.…
Over Two Million Latinos in NYC Experience Severe Barriers to Care Historic Study from SOMOS Community Care Reveals Major Disconnect Between Patient & Doctor Perceptions of Population Health; Social Determinants Significant Factor NEW YORK, NY – SOMOS Community Care, a New York City-based nonprofit, physician-led network of more than 2,500 health care providers with over…
The Office of Nightlife will be inviting comments, concerns, and ideas from nightlife business owners, residents, patrons, employees, and artists to strengthen safe and vibrant nightlife in New York and address any concerns. NEW YORK – The Office of Nightlife, at the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, today announced a five-borough listening tour to…
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Ecuadorian Heritage Celebration. recognizing the country’s culture and honoring individuals who have greatly contributed to New York City and The Bronx. The event took place at The Bronx County Building, Veterans’ Memorial Hall, and was co-hosted by Abriendo Brecha International. Among…
Work Will Begin Next Week to Address Robert Moses-Era Planning Problems by Reconnecting Neighborhoods and Enhancing Recreational Opportunities for Bronx Residents Project Will Include New Pedestrian Bridge in Starlight Park Over the Bronx River and New Two-Way Bikeway Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration…
