BP DIAZ ASSAILS JAIL DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP
In a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling out the city for its lack of any real commitment to community input in…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Launch of the USDA SNAP Pilot Program in NYS
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following statement regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Purchasing Pilot Program, which was launched today in New York State by…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ ATTENDS ANTI-VIOLENCE MARCH ON GRAND CONCOURSE
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attended the “Kings Stop Killing Kings” anti-violence march and rally. The march took place on the Grand Concourse, beginning…
NYC Health + Hospitals Reaffirms Commitment To Keep Patient Immigration Status Private
In recognition of Immigrant Heritage Week, health system urges immigrant New Yorkers to “Seek Care without Fear” NYC Health + Hospitals and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs today re-released…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ CALLS OUT NYCHA FOR MISTREATMENT OF BRONX SENIOR
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. held a press conference to highlight a specific case of tenant neglect carried out by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), noting…
MAYOR DE BLASIO APPOINTS LORRAINE CORTÉS-VÁZQUEZ AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING
NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez will serve as Commissioner of the Department for the Aging. As Commissioner, Cortés-Vázquez will work to advance DFTA’s mission…
City Council Approves Legislation Requiring More Oversight of NYC Water Tanks
Drinking Water Storage Will be Under Greater Scrutiny for Health of At-Risk New Yorkers New York City Hall — The City Council today approved a bill that will require New…
BP DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL GREEK HERITAGE CELEBRATION
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined with New York State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas to host the annual Bronx Greek Heritage Celebration at St.…
As Part of NYC’s Commitment to Guarantee Health Care for All, MetroPlus Health Plan Announces New City Agency Partnerships to Enroll New Yorkers in Health Insurance
Health Plan Teams Up with NYC Department of Probation and NYC Department of Small Business Services Following Mayor’s Executive Order (New York, NY – April 3, 2019) — MetroPlus Health,…
DECLARACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DE EL BRONX RE: Comentarios del Presidente Trump sobre Puerto Rico
Una vez más, Presidente Trump y su ignorante administración están tratando de encontrar maneras de evitar ayudar a millones de ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos que consideran a Puerto Rico…