Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Passing of Cardinal Edward Egan
“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Cardinal Edward M. Egan, a man whom hundreds of thousands looked up to as a spiritual role model and who represented…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Mayor de Blasio’s Funding for the Hunts Point Markets
“I applaud Mayor de Blasio’s announcement today of his continued financial commitment to the strength and resiliency of the Hunts Point markets. Our borough’s fish, meat and produce markets combined…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: The Addition of Muslim Holidays To The Public School Calendar
“I want to thank Mayor de Blasio for adding Eid-al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr to the public school holiday calendar. “Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, and…
Borough President Diaz Releases Annual Development Report
Highlights Over $7.2 Billion in Total Bronx Development Since 2009 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued his annual development report, highlighting the total development seen in The Bronx…
BP Diaz: Rename Bronx Post Office for Herman Badillo
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to the United States Congress proposing that the United States Post Office’s Morrisania branch, located at 442 East 167th Street,…
Borough President Diaz Delivers Sixth ‘State of the Borough’ Address
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today delivered his annual “State of the Borough” address, his sixth since becoming borough president in 2009. In his speech, which he delivered at…
Chancellor Fariña Encourages Parents to Get Involved by Running for an Education Council Seat
The 36 Community Education Councils include 32 District Councils and Four Citywide Councils, one each for High Schools, English Language Learners, Special Education and District 75 CCECs Offer Parents an…
Borough President Diaz Hosts Annual African-American Heritage Celebration
On Thursday February 12th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his Annual African-American Heritage Celebration in Co-op City. Pictured are: Jamaal Bailey, Borough President Diaz, Dr. Dena Robins, Bessie…
The Bronx Invites the Pope
(Bronx, NY) –New York City Council Speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., New York City Comptroller, Scott Stringer, Congressman Jose E. Serrano and New York City Councilwoman…
Borough President Diaz Tours Mott Haven Community High School
On Monday, February 9, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited Mott Haven Community High School to discuss civic engagement and current affairs with students at the school. Mott Haven…