On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and over 200 members of the Bronx Muslim community gathered together at Lehman College to celebrate Ramadan. The program included recognition of leading individuals of the Muslim faith in the Bronx Community followed by prayers and fast-breaking.
On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Council Members Ritchie Torres and James Vacca, The Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance, and leaders of the Bronx LGBT community cohosted a vigil in support of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. The event took place at The Bronx County…
“The people of The Bronx stand united with the city of Orlando, the families and friends of the victims, and the LGBTQ community against hatred and bigotry. Today’s attack has shocked a nation, and I offer my deepest condolences to those affected by this horrendous act of terrorism. As the motives and the message behind…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marches in the 59th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
We are horrified by the brutal terrorist attack that took place in the Max Brenner restaurant in Tel Aviv’s popular Sarona Market, which left four Israelis killed and at least three badly injured. Just days after New York’s annual Celebrate Israel Parade, our community has once again transformed cheers into tears for our slain and…
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico and the Consulate General of Israel in New York co-sponsored the Business in Puerto Rico investment forum, Wednesday in Manhattan NEW YORK, NY – In a unique and historic partnership, the State of Israel and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico have come together to promote…
Highlights Over $9.4 Billion in Total Bronx Development Since 2009 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued his annual development report, highlighting the total development seen in The Bronx since he first took office in 2009 through the end of 2015. “Great things are happening here. We are seeing unprecedented levels of development in…
“With today’s vote, the State Senate has struck a bipartisan blow for economic fairness against a backdoor, regressive tax. The city’s attempt to charge individuals a nickel per plastic bag is well-intentioned, yet poorly executed, and I congratulate State Senator Simcha Felder and his colleagues for recognizing as much. Lower income New Yorkers will be…
Scholarship Awarded to Full-Time BCC Student Transforming Her Life after Incarceration Bronx, NY (June 7, 2016) – Bronx Community College (BCC) of The City University of New York, announced today the establishment of the Kalief Browder Memorial Scholarship in honor of the BCC student who was imprisoned at 16 in Rikers and held without a trial…
First Step toward Modernizing the Wholesale Produce Market to Remain Regionally Competitive Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Association will conduct a feasibility study to determine the best way to upgrade the facilities at the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, in the Bronx, to remain competitive in the region…
