NYC PARKS UNVEILS UPGRADED ST. MARY’S PLAYGROUND WEST
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined New York City Council Member Diana Ayala, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Community Board 1 Parks Chair Hakiem Yahmadi, New…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
BP DIAZ HONORS BRONX SUBWAY HEROES
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. honored two Bronx heroes for their efforts to save a five-year-old girl who was tragically dragged in front of the subway by her…
NYC COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREW COHEN ANNOUNCES FULL FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE VAN CORTLANDT PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
The construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Major Deegan Expressway will finally unite the east and west sides of Van Cortlandt Park Bronx, N.Y. – New York City…
Breaking Ground Celebrates Groundbreaking of its First Passive House Supportive Residence in the South Bronx
152 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Seniors, Including Current NYCHA Residents Betances Will Be 27th Building Operated by Breaking Ground BRONX, NEW YORK – Breaking Ground, New…
BP DIAZ PROVIDES $7.3 MILLION TO BRONX SCHOOLS
With the new school year just beginning, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that his office has provided $7.3 million in new capital funding to public schools in…
TESTIMONY OF BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. BEFORE THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL RE: BOROUGH BASED JAILS SYSTEM
As delivered by Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden Good afternoon, and thank you for having me here today. My name is Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden, and I…
BP DIAZ, AT&T & NY YANKEES HOST NINTH ANNUAL ‘BOROUGH PRESIDENT’S CUP’ BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
On Thursday, August 29, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s office, the New York Yankees and AT&T co-hosted the ninth annual “Borough President’s Cup” Little League Championship. Deputy Borough…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ TO HOST ‘OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS PUBLIC EDUCATION & RESPONDER TRAINING’ SESSION
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will be hosting an “Opioid Crisis Public Education & Responder Training” event, aimed at informing residents on how to save…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ CALLS FOR REFORM OF THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
In new report, Borough President Diaz outlines an action plan to address myriad issues that face the SCA, including public school overcrowding & cost overruns, among others Bronx Borough President…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: City Planning Commission Vote on the Mayor’s Jail Proposal
“It is unfortunate that the City Planning Commission has declined to listen to the serious concerns of the people of my borough, and has instead chosen to move forward with…