On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation co-hosted a “Business Day Luncheon” as part of Bronx Week 2017. Ten successful Bronx businesses who have contributed to the continued growth of the borough were honored at the event, including Grady’s Cold Brew, Sicis North America,…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents Congressman Adriano Espaillat with the official Bronx Afghan, created by the Bronx County Historical Society, following Rep. Espaillat’s keynote address at the Business Initiative Corporation of New York’s (BICNY) 19th Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast on May 12, 2017, at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck. Borough President…
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a celebration of the borough’s 12 Community Boards and their members at The Bronx County Building, Veterans’ Memorial Hall, as part of Bronx Week 2017. “Our 12 community boards are made up of committed, dedicated Bronxites who care about our neighborhoods and want…
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the Bronx Week 2017 Centenarian Celebration, honoring Bronxites who are 100 years or older at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck. Borough President Diaz was joined at the event by (l) Ms. Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, 100, founder of Regional Aid for Interim Needs (R.A.I.N.) and…
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his 4th Annual Bronx Week Labor Breakfast as part of Bronx Week 2017. The event celebrated honored labor leaders who have been guiding forces in The Bronx’s resurgence, speaking up for workers’ rights for all Bronxites “I am delighted to have hosted this…
“The New York City Department of Finance’s tax lien sale scheduled for this Friday must be postponed. Dozens of non-profit organizations in my borough, including many houses of worship, have been caught in this tax lien sale. Many of these organizations are considered tax-exempt, and they are simply asking for more time to get their…
Prince Royce, Funkmaster Flex, Selenis Leyva & Dr. Manny Villafaña Make Up the 20th Class of the Bronx Walk of Fame Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was joined by hundreds of proud Bronxites and Bronxites-at-heart today for the official kick-off of “Bronx Week 2017” at The Bronx County Building’s Veterans’ Memorial Hall. During the…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the first ever “Bronx Eating Contest,” featuring empanadas from Havana Cafe in Throggs Neck, at the annual “New York Salutes America” fireworks extravaganza at Orchard Beach on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The event, which is co-sponsored by State Senator Jeff Klein, kicks off the city’s week-long celebration of…
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