Statement from Borough President Diaz re: Autism Awareness Month
“April is autism awareness month and we must do all we can to address the challenges faced by those with autism. One in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism,…
Bronxites Mark the First Annual ‘NYC Denim Day’ Against Sexual and Dating Violence
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and local students stand up for survivors during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month On Wednesday, April 21, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., representatives…
Borough President Diaz Hosts Textile and Electronics Recycling Drive For Earth Day
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in partnership with GrowNYC’s Office of Recycling Outreach and Education, Waste Management, Wearable Collections and We Recycle, will hold a textile and electronic waste…
Statement from Borough President Diaz re: National Days of Remembrance
“This week, I join Holocaust survivors and their families in commemorating the National Days of Remembrance. Over the years, countless Holocaust survivors have called The Bronx home. I urge all…
Statement from Borough President Diaz re: Announced Closure of DOE Teacher Reassignment Centers
“I welcome the announcement of the closure of all teacher reassignment centers by the end of this year. Historically these centers have been symbols of dysfunction and waste that have…
Borough President Diaz Protests Proposed Cuts to Community Board Budgets
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. stood with elected officials and district managers, as well as chairpersons and other members of Bronx community boards, to protest proposed cuts to community…
Statement From Borough President Diaz re: Gov. Paterson’s Decision to Halt the Renovation of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge
“This is a bad decision, and it has the potential to cost the Bronx and the entire region even more jobs. The Alexander Hamilton Bridge is a crucial link between…
Statement from Borough President Diaz re: Court Decision on Recent Public School Closings
“The decision of the court, which found that the New York City Department of Education did not follow proper procedure in its move to close 19 public schools in January,…
Statement from Borough President Diaz re: Low 2010 Census return rate
“I am disturbed by media reports indicating that, so far, only six percent of Bronx residents have returned the 2010 Census questionnaire. I cannot stress this enough, if we do…
Statement from Borough President Diaz re: MTA Budget Vote
“After thousands of our city residents, organizations, and elected officials expressed their disapproval of the proposed changes and cuts, with plenty of strong reasons, the MTA has once again ignored…