Borough President Diaz Hosts Tour de Bronx 2016
Borough President Diaz along with over 7,000 cyclists from across the region and around the world, participated in the 22nd annual event, the largest free cycling event in New York…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Edwin Mejia Jr. to Join BronxNet Board of Directors
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has endorsed Edwin Mejia Jr. for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of BronxNet, the borough’s public television station. “Edwin Mejia…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Investigation into the death of Deborah Danner
“Following Tuesday’s NYPD shooting and the tragic death of Deborah Danner, I called on New York State Attorney General to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, in the interests of…
BP Diaz Meets with Israeli Ambassador
On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. met with Ambassador Dani Dayan, newly appointed Consul General to Israel in New York City. The two men discussed…
BP Diaz Calls for Investigation into Fatal Police Shooting
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following statement in reaction to tonight’s fatal NYPD shooting of a 66-year-old, mentally disturbed woman in The Bronx: “Tonight’s shooting of a…
BP Diaz & Clear Channel Outdoor Bring Tour de Bronx 2016 to Times Square!
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Clear Channel Outdoors hold press conference at Times Square to urge cyclists from all over the world to ride in the 22nd annual Tour…
Borough President Diaz Launches Bronx Youth Corps Service Program
On Thursday, October 13, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the Bronx Youth Corps first-ever “Day of Service,” joining dozens of borough students to unveil a new mural and…
BP Diaz Hosts Italian Heritage Celebration
On Thursday, October 6, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the annual celebration of Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, “Mese della Cultura Italiana,” at the Schiff Family Great Hall…
Goveror Cuomo Announces Transformational Plan to Reimagine New York’s Bridges and Tunnels for 21st Century
To Reduce Congestion, MTA’s 7 Bridges and 2 Tunnels in Metropolitan Region to Adopt Automatic, or “Open Road” Tolling to Increase Traffic Flow for Millions of Travelers – Eliminating MTA…
Children’s Aid Society to Lead Bronx Anti-Poverty Initiative
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced today that The Children’s Aid Society had been designated as the not-for-profit organization to coordinate the newly created poverty reduction initiative in The…