Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued his expanded recommendations opposing Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed changes to the zoning law, known as “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” (ZQA) and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” (MIH). “Something as profound as the future of development in our city cannot be rushed,” said Borough President Diaz. “When so…
Unemployment Down to 6.5%; More Bronxites Employed Today Than Ever Before; Over 100K More Bronx Residents Working Since May 2009 The Bronx continues to show progress in the areas of job creation and economic development, according to new statistics from the New York State Department of Labor. The unemployment rate in The Bronx fell to 6.5…
Thursday, November 26, 2015 Friendly Baptist Church 962 Ogden Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Christ Church United Church of Christ 860 Forest Avenue Bronx, NY 10456 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Harvest Hands, Westchester Square BID & The Owen Dolen Recreation Center Host a Dinner Celebration Owen Dolen Recreation Center 2551 Westchester Avenue Bronx, NY…
It is clear today that The Bronx stands united in one voice in opposition to these two proposals—“Zoning for Quality & Affordability” and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing”—that Mayor de Blasio has put forward for our consideration. I add my voice to that opposition today, and I cast my vote against these items. So many different groups,…
Today, the Bronx Borough Board voted unanimously 0-19-1 to disapprove Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed changes to the zoning law, known as “Zoning for Quality and Affordability” (ZQA) and “Mandatory Inclusionary Housing” (MIH). The Department of City Planning (DCP) had previously presented on the subject to each Bronx Community Board and to the Bronx Borough…
Connector Will Provide Critical Transportation Link for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Between the South Bronx and Randall’s Island, Providing Access to 330 Acres of Open Space NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Congress Member José E. Serrano, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo and Borough President…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is inviting Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local Community Board. The Office of The Bronx Borough President will be accepting applications for all 12 Community Boards from city residents who reside, work or have professional or other significant interests in The Bronx.…
(Brooklyn, NY) In a letter sent to hedge fund and opportunistic fixed income managers, Trustees of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS) called on its hedge fund managers and opportunistic fixed income managers who invest in distressed debt and might therefore, at present or in the future, hold Puerto Rican municipal obligations, to…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cut the ribbon at the newly-opened Beyond Beauty & Barber Academy (BBBA) in Westchester Square. BBBA will enhance opportunities for growth in both the workforce for the borough and the entrepreneurship community by providing training, career services and other assistance needed to prepare students for a successful path…
“Tonight, my office will host its hearing on Mayor de Blasio’s proposed zoning changes, known respectively as ‘Zoning for Quality & Affordability’ and ‘Mandatory Inclusionary Housing.’ My office is not required to host this hearing, but we concluded it was necessary to allow for greater public participation on this topic due to the accelerated timeline…
