Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Passing of Sister Thomas
“I am saddened by the passing of a woman who spent most of her life dedicated to serving our community, Sister Thomas. ‘“Sister Thomas always did God’s work outside the…
“I am saddened by the passing of a woman who spent most of her life dedicated to serving our community, Sister Thomas. ‘“Sister Thomas always did God’s work outside the…
“March for Meals” Puts a Spotlight on Food Insecurity Among the Aging Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Beth Shapiro, Executive Director of Citymeals-on-Wheels, took The Bronx by foot today…
“I am incredibly disheartened that the State Senate failed to pass the DREAM Act for New York State last night. This was a critical piece of legislation that would have…
Senator Presses for Space That Benefits the Community, Strengthens the South Bronx Local Economy Gillibrand: “The Voices of Bronx Residents Must Be Heard” Bronx, NY – As the United States…
Contest Will Encourage Boro Students to Help Keep Their Neighborhoods Clean Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the launch of the “Respect Our Block” Poster Contest. The contest…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and artist Daniel Hauben, a resident of Van Cortlandt Village, survey Hauben’s “Bronx Vortex” at the Borough President’s office. The piece is part of…
“I am delighted that the New York State Assembly passed the DREAM Act for the second time. The passage of this critical legislation is over-due and will bring much needed relief…
BP Diaz Highlights ‘New Bronx,’ Over $5.7 Billion in Total Development Since 2009 Today, before a packed house at Hostos Community College, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. delivered his…
On Wednesday, February 12, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s official Dominican Heritage Celebration to celebrate the beauty of the Dominican culture. Borough President Diaz honored leaders…