Bronx Economy Grows, Unemployment Falls
The Bronx economy continues to grow and improve, according to recently released numbers from the New York State Department of Labor. The unemployment rate in The Bronx fell to 7.3…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Borough President Diaz Proposes Creation of a “Lowline” Park in Mott Haven
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio concerning the creation of a “Lowline” park and other development along the CSX right-of-way in…
The 21st Annual Tour de Bronx Registration is Now Open
The largest free cycling event in New York State to take place on Sunday, October 25th. Bronx, NY, September 29,2015 – Registration for the 21st Annual Tour de Bronx, the largest…
Borough President Diaz Celebrated Eid al-Adha
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. celebrated Eid al-Adha at the Muslim school holiday celebration at New Settlement Community Campus with Council Member Vanessa Gibson,…
Borough President Diaz Attended Hunts Point Alliance for Children’s ‘Back to School Fair’
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attended and brought greetings to hundreds of youth and residents at the Hunts Point Alliance for Children’s (HPAC) “Back…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Legionnaire’s Disease Cluster in Morris Park
“My office has been informed by the City’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene of an cluster of Legionnaire’s Disease in Morris Park. We are in contact with city, state…
FreshDirect Announces Local Collaborations with Port Morris Distillery
FreshDirect Wines & Spirits to sell the Port Morris Distillery’s Pitorro Based Products Bronx, NY (September 24, 2015) – FreshDirect Wines & Spirits announced today it will offer Pitorro products…
Governor Cuomo Announces $35 Million Transformation of Roberto Clemente State Park and Waterfront Has Begun
Project Will Replace Superstorm Sandy Damage with a Greener, More Storm Resilient Waterfront See Project Renderings Here and Here New York, NY (September 23, 2015) Governor Cuomo announced the start of construction on…
Bronx Residents Vent Concerns to Verizon Over FiOS
Public Forum by BP Ruben Diaz,Jr, and Waiting4FiOS Coaliton NEW YORK, NY (09/22/2015)(readMedia)– Bronx residents turned out at Hostos Community College on Monday night to discuss the rollout of Verizon…
Borough President Diaz Joins Cyndi Lauper to Cut Ribbon at True Colors
On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Cyndi Lauper to cut the ribbon at True Colors, a new shelter for homeless LGBT youth in Bedford…