BP Diaz Hosts African Advisory Council Meeting
On Thursday, February 5, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the first meeting of his office’s African Advisory Council of 2015. The agenda included a dialogue with African community…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Mayor de Blasio’s ‘State of Our City’ Address
“We welcome Mayor de Blasio’s announcement of committing $200 million to the Lower Grand Concourse for the creation of 4,000 affordable housing units, site remediation, social programs and the redevelopment…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly
In an undated photo, then Assembly Members Carl Heastie and Ruben Diaz Jr. discuss a piece of legislation in the Assembly chambers. “I am incredibly proud that my good friend,…
Borough President Diaz Hosts Superintendents Meeting
On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a gathering of Latino and Jewish leaders from across the tri-state area with the President of the State…
Borough President Diaz Hosts Superintendents Meeting
On Friday, January 30, 2015, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and his Education and Youth Services Department hosted a meet and greet with elected officials and public school superintendents from…
Remarks of Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Introducing President Reuven Rivlin of Israel
Remarks of Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Introducing President Reuven Rivlin of Israel Bronx Museum of the Arts—January 28, 2015 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming out here.…
Borough President Diaz Visits Western Wall in Israel
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. prays at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem during his visit to Israel on January 22, 2015. The borough president led…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Leadership in the NYS Assembly
“As the members of the Democratic conference of the New York State Assembly consider the future of their leadership, one thing must be clear throughout the process: the next speaker…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Governor Cuomo’s ‘State of the State’ Address
“Gov. Cuomo continues to outline a strong agenda for the entire state, especially for The Bronx. Our governor continues to put forward policy proposals that have real impact on the…
“Why I am Visiting Israel” by Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President
The people of the United States have stood strong with the people of Israel from the day that country was founded in 1947. As the only democracy in the Middle…