Gabriel Ruiz of Throggs Neck showcases his winning entry in the Bronx Hot Sauce Bronx 5K” pepper growing challenge on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Bronx Community College. Ruiz is flanked by (left) hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc, who served as a judge in the contest, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. April 6,…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that actor Malik Yoba would be inducted into the 2015 Bronx Walk of Fame. “It is a good day in the Bronx to know that Malik Yoba, an actor and activist who was born in this great borough, will be honored during Bronx Week, have his name…
Paid Sick Leave is a critical step in improving the lives of working New Yorkers, protecting the City’s public health, and setting a national example of how cities can be at the forefront of protecting vulnerable Americans NEW YORK—New York City’s landmark paid sick leave law, which turns one year old today, has been implemented…
“I am thrilled that Governor Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature have continued to show their commitment to The Bronx by providing $250 million in funding in the new budget for the East Bronx Metro North expansion plan. “Governor Cuomo has long understood that new Metro North options in Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and…
Momentum for Adams-Squadron-Lentol Bill to Stop Bridge Trespassing Increases After RFK Bridge Incident NEW YORK – In response to yet another trespassing incident on a New York City bridge — the RFK Triborough Bridge was breached by climbers on Wednesday, March 25 — Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, State Senator Daniel Squadron, and Assemblymember…
Citywide Ferry Service, To Launch in 2017, Will Provide Transit Options and Greater Opportunities to New Yorkers New York City Economic Development Corporation today announced a Request for Proposals for ferry operators, transit service providers or other qualified firms to operate a Citywide Ferry System, knitting together existing East River routes with new landings and…
See Neighborhood Map of Money Owed New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. More than 444,000 accounts valued at nearly $245 million are owed to Bronx residents. “There are about 245 million…
The Bronx has improved since last year in a number of health categories in spite of ranking last in New York State in terms of health outcomes and health factors March 26, 2015 – In a report issued this week, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute ranked the…
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Community Board #12 District Manager Carmen Rosa this weekend. Carmen was an invaluable advocate to the community board and neighborhoods which she served. On behalf of all 1.4 million residents of the Bronx, I mourn her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her…
New BOEDC Lending Program Will Grow Small Business, Create Local Jobs & Strengthen Bronx Economy BRONX, NY – Bronx-based small businesses and local entrepreneurs will receive a boost of nearly a half million dollars, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC) President Marlene Cintron…