Archived press releases and statement from past years.
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, in celebration of Irish Heritage Month, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. made stops around the borough to recognize essential workers who have been giving…
“On this somber day, as we mark one year since the first reported death from COVID-19 in our city, we pause to remember the thousands of Bronxites and New Yorkers…
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, in keeping with the celebration of Women’s History Month, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Deputy Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden made surprise stops around…
As we begin Women’s History Month, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released his report on the “Black Maternal Mortality (BMM) Taskforce” today, highlighting the widespread disparities in healthcare access…
On Friday, February 26, 2021, following the announcement of the departure of Milton Nuñez, Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.,…
On Wednesday, February 17, in keeping with the celebration of Black History Month, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden recognized FreshDirect employees Larry…
Montefiore Health System and Empire BlueCross BlueShield have announced a new multi-year agreement, which will focus on improving access to quality and affordable healthcare in The Bronx and across New…
“I am deeply concerned and disgusted by the news that ICE is attempting to deport DACA eligible Bronx resident Javier Castillo Maradiaga on multiple occasions. “In a borough where more…
“Gun violence is a scourge on this nation and last night’s shooting of an officer in Soundview does not represent who we are as Bronxites. “With new leadership in Washington,…
On Monday, January 18, 2021, on this National Day of Service honoring the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with ADNIM…