BP Diaz Speaks at ‘Just Food’ Conference
On Monday, March 13, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and City Harvest’s Director of Policy and Community Engagement David DeVaughn, at the…
Citywide Ferry Model Sets Sail for New York Public Library – Soundview Branch and The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Scale model gives New Yorkers preview of ferry features, including spacious seating, bike racks, innovative design First ferries expected to arrive in NYC early 2017 New York City Economic Development…
BP Diaz Hosts African-American Heritage Celebration
On Friday, March 10, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual African-American Heritage Celebration, recognizing leading individuals who have contributed to the daily growth of the community…
BP Diaz Hosts Annual Greek Heritage Celebration
On Thursday, March 9, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Greek History and Heritage Celebration at St. Peter the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in Kingsbridge. The…
To Combat the Dramatic Rise in Hate Crimes, City Council Members to Call for $25 Million Security Grant Program to Protect Jewish, Muslim, and Other Community Institutions
City Hall, NY — In response to the alarming rise in hate crimes in New York City, today members of the City Council’s Jewish Caucus and a diverse coalition of Council…
BP Diaz Visits Family Life Charter Academy
On Wednesday March 8, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited with students at the Family Life Academy Charter School to teach a civics class and about the political…
Borough President Diaz Reacts to Specialized High School Test Results
Today, the New York City Department of Education issued the results for the 2017 Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), which governs admission to the city’s eight specialized high schools.…
Borough Presidents Call for Action on Lead in Public School Water Supply
All five borough presidents have partnered on a letter to New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, urging the Department of Education to take immediate action regarding recent reports of…
Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the City Council Oversight Committee RE: School Planning and Siting for New Capacity
February 28, 2017 Good morning. With the formation of a mayoral commission on school overcrowding, we can do a better job at school planning and siting. The February 2017 proposed…
Borough Presidents Adams & Diaz to Host ‘Gifted & Talented Task Force’ Hearings
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. have announced the dates of the upcoming public hearings of their recently announced “Gifted & Talented Task Force,”…