BP Diaz Visits R.A.I.N.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined members and staff at the R.A.I.N. Eastchester Neighborhood Senior Center to celebrate the 101st birthday of neighborhood resident…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
BP Diaz Releases ‘Bronx Annual Development Report’
The Bronx was home to record $3.2 billion, 14.2 million sq. ft. of development in 2016 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released his “Bronx Annual Development Report” this morning…
Borough President Diaz Hosts Annual Women’s History Month Celebration
On Thursday, March 23, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Women’s History Month Celebration at Manhattan College’s Kelly Commons Building in Riverdale. “We cannot minimize the…
Borough Presidents Make 11th Hour Push for Home Stability Support as Budget Deadline Looms
City’s four Democratic borough presidents – Eric Adams of Brooklyn, Gale Brewer of Manhattan, Ruben Diaz, Jr. of the Bronx, and Melinda Katz of Queens – join growing coalition of …
Borough Presidents Diaz & Adams Co-Host Gifted & Talented Hearing
On Monday, March 20, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams co-hosted the first hearing of their “Gifted & Talented Task Force,” which…
Governor Cuomo Announces $1.8 Billion Project to Transform South Bronx
Landmark Project Realizes Long-Sought Reconstruction at Bruckner-Sheridan Interchange Sheridan Expressway to be De-Designated as Interstate and Converted into Boulevard, Improving Safety of Pedestrians and Cyclists Project Will Provide Community Direct,…
Subway “Fare”-apy: On Day of Fare Hike, Anxious Riders Tell Mayor de Blasio Why They Need #FairFares
Riders create Fair Fares mosaic to convince mayor to fund half-priced MetroCards for low-income New York City residents Brooklyn, NY – Today, as the MetroCard fare hike takes effect, members of…
Legislation in Response to Hunts Point Cluster Site Tragedy Introduced
CITY HALL – Today, Council Members Rafael Salamanca, Jr., James Vacca, Ben Kallos, Corey Johnson and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. announced the introduction of legislation drafted in response…
Borough President Diaz Hosted Irish-American Heritage Celebration
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture and heritage at Gaelic Park in Kingsbridge, on Wednesday March 15, 2017, honoring individuals of…
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…