STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: CTE Expansion in NYC Public Schools
“It has long been a priority of mine to ensure that our students are prepared for higher education and the workforce, and doing so requires equal access to Career and…
BP DIAZ RAISES ALBANIAN FLAG FOR 106th ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s official celebration of Albanian culture and heritage in recognition of the 106th Anniversary of Albania’s Independence.…
COUNCILMEMBERS DEUTSCH, BRANNAN, BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ, JR BILL WOULD REQUIRE CITY TO PAINT HYDRANTS AND BUS STOP CURBS
BROOKLYN – Today, Councilmembers Chaim Deutsch, Justin Brannan, and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. introduced a bill that would require the City to paint curbs next to fire hydrants and…
BP DIAZ HOSTS ‘FATHERS & YOUTH IN UNITY’ COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx Fathers Taking Action cohosted “Fathers & Youth in Unity,” a community conversation on a variety of issues…
DOT, DDC, AND THIRD AVENUE BID HOLD RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROBERTO CLEMENTE PLAZA IN THE SOUTH BRONX
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, two city agencies join the Third Avenue BID and elected officials to welcome public to the new plaza In celebration of Small Business…
BP DIAZ OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ‘PUBLIC CHARGE’ PROPOSAL
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has written a letter in opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposed “public charge” inadmissibility rule changes. The changes would disqualify individuals and families that…
BP DIAZ & AT&T HOST ANNUAL YOUTH BASEBALL AWARDS EVENT
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and AT&T’s New York State President Marissa Shorenstein co-hosted a celebration for the youth baseball teams who participated in…
BP DIAZ HOSTS PUERTO RICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration, honoring individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Amazon HQ2 Agreement
“My office led the effort to bring Amazon to The Bronx. While Amazon will not make our borough their home, we are encouraged that they will come to New York…
DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES THAT THE CITY HAS PROVIDED FREE HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES TO CLOSE TO 250,000 NEW YORKERS SINCE 2014
New York City releases its first annual progress report on its historic Universal Access to Legal Services law for tenants facing eviction in housing court and launches the second phase…