STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: FEMA/Puerto Rico
“I am happy to learn that FEMA has reversed their previous decision and will extend Temporary Shelter Assistance for Puerto Rican families who have been forced to relocate to New…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ HOSTS GUN VIOLENCE TOWN HALL
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Bronx Borough President hosted the “Enough is Enough!”/“¡Ni Una Muerte Más!” Town Hall event, inviting students from across to borough to listen to their concerns…
DECLARACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DEL CONDADO DE EL BRONX RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: Apagón general en Puerto Rico
“El apagón de toda la isla de Puerto Rico muestra una vez más que no se está haciendo lo suficiente para apoyar y para reconstruir la isla. Con la temporada…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Island-wide Blackout in Puerto Rico
“Today’s island-wide blackout on Puerto Rico shows that not nearly enough is being done to support and rebuild the island. With hurricane season approaching, we need to work expeditiously to…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ CO-HOSTED ‘HOMELESS AWARENESS ROUNDTABLE’
On Monday, April 16, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Steven Banks, Commissioner of the New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, co-hosted a “Homeless Awareness…
As City Budget Talks Intensify, Largest Ever Coalition of Advocates Rallies for Fair Fares with Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Elected Officials
As budget talks advance, the Riders Alliance and Community Service Society announced an expanded base of support, including 53 elected officials and 68 anti-poverty, transit, labor, homeless, civil rights and…
DECLARACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE DEL BRONX RUBEN DIAZ JR. RE: Shola Olatoye renuncia NYCHA
“El tiempo de Shola Olatoye en la Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Nueva York estuvo lleno de controversias. Bajo su cargo, La confianza de los más de 400,000…
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES NEW LATIN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
Commission members will advise on strategic direction to position New York City as a global capital for the Latinx media and entertainment industry NEW YORK – Mayor Bill de Blasio…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Shola Olatoye’s resignation at NYCHA
“Shola Olatoye’s time at the New York City Housing Authority was fraught with controversy. During her tenure, NYCHA further eroded the trust of the more than 400,000 New Yorkers who…
BP DIAZ HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL BRONX GOSPEL CONCERT
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the second annual “Generation Fest…Bridging the Gap through Music” Bronx Gospel Concert at the Dreiser Loop Community Center…