BP Diaz Blasts NYCHA Housing Proposal
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is raising serious concerns over a proposal by the New York City Housing Authority to develop open green spaces between existing buildings at city…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Passage of Legislation on Legionnaires’ Disease Inspections
“This legislation will make not only The Bronx but the entire city a safer place, and I am happy that the City Council has answered my call in response to…
BP Diaz & Over 100 Elected Officials from Across the Nation Urge Congress to Allow Bankruptcy for Puerto Rico
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter, in conjunction with over 100 elected officials from across the nation, demanding immediate action from Congress to enact legislation that…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Legislation on Legionnaires Inspections
“When it became clear that such outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease could be prevented through regular inspections, I proposed that the City Council move to create such legislation as quickly as…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Legionnaires Outbreak/CDC Involvement
“I want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo and Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker for their quick response as we deal with the Legionnaires’ outbreak affecting The Bronx, and for bringing the…
Governor Cuomo Announces Free Legionella Testing for Eligible Buildings Across New York State
Governor Deploys State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to the Bronx to Examine Sites with High Levels of Legionella Bacteria Wadsworth Center Laboratory to Provide Legionella Testing at No Cost…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Citi Bike Expansion to New Jersey
“It is deplorable that Citi Bike is expanding to New Jersey before the rest of the city. My borough deserves better, as do the parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Mayoral Support for Legislation on Legionnaires’ Disease
“It is encouraging that Mayor de Blasio has joined my call for new legislation in response to this current outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease. “As the scope and depth of the…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak
“During the course of our actions fighting the Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak in The Bronx, it has been revealed that there is no inspection mechanism for coolant systems, rooftop water tanks…
New York State Assembly Passes Resolution Commending FreshDirect
Resolution praises FreshDirect for its “impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors” Bronx, NY, July 30, 2015 – FreshDirect would like to thank…