Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Terror Attack in Orlando
“The people of The Bronx stand united with the city of Orlando, the families and friends of the victims, and the LGBTQ community against hatred and bigotry. Today’s attack has…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
BP Diaz Marches in 59th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. marches in the 59th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
Statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York on the Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv
We are horrified by the brutal terrorist attack that took place in the Max Brenner restaurant in Tel Aviv’s popular Sarona Market, which left four Israelis killed and at least…
Unique Parternship with Israel Creates New Opportunities for Investment in Puerto Rico
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico and the Consulate General of Israel in New York co-sponsored the Business in Puerto Rico investment forum, Wednesday in Manhattan…
Borough President Diaz Releases Annual Development Report
Highlights Over $9.4 Billion in Total Bronx Development Since 2009 Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued his annual development report, highlighting the total development seen in The Bronx…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: S.7336/ ‘Bag Tax’ Legislation
“With today’s vote, the State Senate has struck a bipartisan blow for economic fairness against a backdoor, regressive tax. The city’s attempt to charge individuals a nickel per plastic bag…
Bronx Community College Announces Inaugural Kalief Browder Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Awarded to Full-Time BCC Student Transforming Her Life after Incarceration Bronx, NY (June 7, 2016) – Bronx Community College (BCC) of The City University of New York, announced today the…
Empire State Development Announces Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Association Will Conduct a Feasibility Study on Facility Upgrades
First Step toward Modernizing the Wholesale Produce Market to Remain Regionally Competitive Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative Association will conduct a feasibility study…
BP Diaz Honors Christine Quinn at Bronx LGBTQ Pride Awards
On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the sixth annual Bronx Borough President & Allies LGBTQ Pride Awards Ceremony at Billy’s Sports Bar. The event…
NYC Parks and AT&T Expand Free Public Wi-Fi and Solar Mobile Charging in Parks and at Beaches Citywide
Free Wi-Fi Available at 27 Locations and 21 Parks Thirty Four Free AT&T Street Charge Units Located at 15 Parks and Beaches NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FACIP, today…