Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
“Today is a historic day in the United States. The Supreme Court has made history and affirmed a basic human right today by allowing men and women to legally marry…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: The Passing of Mario Biaggi
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mario Biaggi this morning. Mr. Biaggi is remembered by many as beloved figure in this borough, admired for…
Pilot Access Coming to Jerome Park Reservoir
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is praising a decision by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection to expand public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir. “This is incredibly welcome…
NYCEDC Releases Request for Expressions of Interest for Spofford Live/Work Campus in Hunts Point
Responses Solicited for Mixed-Use, Live/Work Development to Include Substantial Affordable Housing and High-Quality Employment Opportunities New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the release of aRequest for Expressions…
Borough President Diaz Cuts Ribbon at New Bakery
On Tuesday, June 23, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined owner Paul Palombo (L) and Marlene Cintron (R), President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, to cut the…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: FY 2016 Budget Announcement
“It is great to see that an agreement was made on the 2016 budget in a timely manner,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “There are a lot of…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: LG Tower Compromise
“The proposed LG Tower had the potential to stain a national treasure—the Palisades—which look virtually the same as they did when man first laid eyes on them. This compromise is…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: South Carolina’s Confederate Flag
“The Confederate flag represents a period of time where the American people were shattered and violently divided over how humans should be treated based on the color of their skin,…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Congressional Proposal to Rename Post Office After Herman Badillo
“Congressman Herman Badillo was a trailblazer in government,” said Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “I congratulate Congress Members Charles B. Rangel, José E. Serrano and Joseph Crowley for introducing federal…
BP Diaz & Senator Klein to Host ‘New York Salutes America’ Fireworks Extravaganza & Eating Contest
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and State Senator Jeff Klein will host the borough’s official kickoff to the Independence Day Celebrations, the annual “New…