Archived press releases and statement from past years.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,”…
Bronx residents can experience Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’ ‘State of the Borough’ address, on BronxNet. The ‘State of the Borough’, delivered on February 23rd was broadcast live and is…