Daily Archives: June 18, 2009

Borough President Diaz Issues Recommendation on Mayoral Control of New York City Public Schools

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., today released his recommendations on the future of public school governance, outlining five specific plans to improve mayoral control of New York City public…

Diaz Celebrates the 100th Birthday of the Pelham Bay Bridge

This afternoon, Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr., NYC Bridge Centennial Commission Co-founder Barry Schneider, representatives of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Transportation, and other…

Statement from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. re: City Council Budget Agreement

“I applaud the City Council for finding the means to develop a budget that, in spite of a down economy, will save crucial City services. There are victories in this…