“Why I am Visiting Israel” by Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President
The people of the United States have stood strong with the people of Israel from the day that country was founded in 1947. As the only democracy in the Middle…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Gov. Cuomo’s Property Tax Relief Plan
“The negative impact that high property taxes have on homeowners and renters in The Bronx cannot be overstated. It’s time that we see real property tax relief for the working…
Senator Klein, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Honor First Graduates of Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivors Program
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr, and Bronx Chamber of Commerce executives celebrated the graduation of the first class of women enrolled…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: IDNYC Municipal ID Launch
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. signs up for his own “IDNYC” municipal identification card at the Bronx Library Center at its launch on Monday, January 12, 2015. “The people…
Senator Jeff Klein, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Chamber of Commerce: Graduates of Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivors Program Start New Internships in The Bronx
New Year Means New Start & New Job for Six Local Domestic Violence Survivors BRONX, NY – Graduates of the Bronx H.I.R.E. Domestic Violence Survivors program will start new internships…
Health Department Launches New Prep & PEP Campaign: New Ways to Prevent HIV
New PrEP & PEP Detailing Kit to Reach 600 Practices Citywide Health Department Issues Health Alert to Providers Showing Benefits and Guidelines of PEP The Health Department today launched a…
State Senator Jeff Klein, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce launch Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivors Program to pair Domestic Violence Victims with Jobs
BRONX, NY – Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx Chamber of Commerce executives announced the Bronx H.I.R.E. Domestic Violence Survivors Job Readiness and Internship…
BP Diaz & CM Espinal Introduce Legislation on ‘Nail & Beauty Salon’ Grading System
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Council Member Rafael Espinal, chair of the City Council’s Committee on Consumer Affairs, officially unveiled a legislative package relating to the creation…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Police Shooting in the 46th Precinct
“Last night, two police officers were shot in the 46th Precinct. Reports indicate that their injuries are not life threatening, and for that we are incredibly grateful. My thoughts and…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: 2014 Crime Statistics
“Mayor de Blasio’s announcement today—that New York City saw in 2014 the lowest number of homicides since modern policing began in 1993—shows us just how far The Bronx and the…