“I applaud President Obama for taking action to offer assistance to undocumented immigrants, especially in the face of our nation’s currently dysfunctional immigration policies. While President Obama’s actions are a considerable step in the right direction, more must be done. Congress must act on legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. As President Obama’s actions today show,…
On Thursday, November 20, 2014, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration at Don Coqui on City Island. Here, Borough President Diaz is pictured with honoree Tonio Burgos, honoree Caridad De La Luz, event emcee and FOX-5 NY meteorologist Audrey Puente and Jimmy Rodriguez, owner of Don Coqui.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks at the New York Hispanic Cosmetology & Beauty Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual “Business, Cosmetology Licensing & Regulations Symposium” at Lehman College on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. At the event, Borough President Diaz discussed his recently introduced legislation calling for the creation of a letter grading system for…
“I condemn this heartless act of violence in Israel and stand in solidarity with the families of the victims. To have committed these brutal murders in a house of worship is appalling and I, along with all people of conscience, denounce these horrendous acts. I send my prayers to the families of the four rabbis…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz perused the menu at Tin Marin in Riverdale as Marty Markowitz, the former Brooklyn Borough President and current vice president of borough promotion and engagement at NYC & Co., served as guest maître d’ on Friday, November 14, 2014. The event was designed by NYC…
Good evening. I testify today in favor of Freshdirect’s move to The Bronx, and in favor of the subsidy package the State has presented to the company. What we have in Freshdirect is an opportunity to expand a diverse economy in The Bronx, to create new jobs on an underutilized industrial waterfront, and to develop…
“I am glad that the City Council has passed this package of legislation, and that Mayor Bill de Blasio has signed them into law. These new laws provide our city with a fair, compassionate immigration policy that does not take the most drastic measures to deal with undocumented immigrants in our city. I congratulate Mayor…
“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Michael Greco, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York. I am proud to have personally advocated for his selection to Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, given that he is both a Bronx native and of…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and a variety of local epicureans sample the flavors of The Bronx Beer Hall as part of the kickoff of the 4th annual “Savor the Bronx” restaurant week. The Bronx Beer Hall, which is located in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, is one of restaurants participating this year. For…
“Jonathan Hicks was a good friend, and someone who I knew not only through his work in journalism at The New York Times, the Amsterdam News and BET. Jonathan had a personal impact on me, encouraging me to follow my dreams, stay confident in myself and to aspire for greatness. These words were especially powerful…