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…
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Bronx Borough President and Citymeals Executive Director Deliver Meals to Homebound Elderly in the Bronx
“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…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: DREAM Act fails in New York State Senate
“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…
As USPS Moves Ahead with the Sale of the Historic Bronx Post Office, Gillibrand Urges USPS to Meet with the Bronx Community Before Choosing a Winning Bid
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…
Borough President Diaz Launches ‘Respect Our Block’ Poster Contest
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…
Borough President Diaz Exhibits Daniel Hauben’s Artwork as Part of Bronx Centennial Celebration
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…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: NY Assembly Passes State Dream Act
“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…
Borough President Diaz Delivers Fifth ‘State of the Borough’ Address
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…
Borough President Diaz Hosted Dominican Heritage Celebration
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…