Daily Archives: October 17, 2011

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Scheduled Hearing on ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act

“I thank City Council Speaker Christine Quinn for scheduling a hearing for November 22 on the amended ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act, and I look forward to testifying. Supporters…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: H. Carl McCall’s Appointment as Chairman of SUNY Trustees

“Governor Andrew Cuomo has made an excellent choice in our former State Comptroller, H. Carl McCall, as the new chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees. Mr. McCall is a…

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to the New York City Council Finance Committee in Support of the Establishment of the Westchester Square Business Improvement District

Good morning, Chairman Recchia and members of the New York City Council Committee on Finance, my name is Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and I am here today to…