Bronx Unemployment Drops to Single Digits
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised the news, announced today by the New York State Department of Labor that the Bronx County unemployment rate has dropped to single digits,…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
Borough President Diaz Calls for New Letter Grade System for Salons & Spas
Nail Salons, Spas, Barber Shops and Similar Businesses Would be Covered by New System, Similar to Current System Covering NYC’s Restaurants Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is introducing legislation…
Borough President Diaz Spoke at ‘Yes! The Bronx’ Film Festival
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. speaks about the borough’s presentation on film during the inaugural “Yes! The Bronx” film festival on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Borough President Diaz is…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: The Passing of Alfredo Thiebaud
“I am incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend, Alfredo Thiebaud, founder and president of Delicioso Coco Helado. “Through his company, Mr. Thiebaud was able to…
BP Diaz Issues Letter on Shelter Sites
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to Lilliam Barrio-Paoli, Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services, concerning the lack of community notification and community input regarding…
Getting Guns off the Street
Bronx D.A., NYPD to Hold Gun Buyback September 20th Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson announces a “Cash for Guns” day – Saturday, September 20th — done in partnership with NYPD…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: US Department of Education Awards Hostos Community College Title V Grant
“I would like to congratulate Hostos Community College for receiving a $2.6 Million Title V Grant award from the United States Department of Education. “Receiving an award of this magnitude…
Borough President Diaz Salutes Health Care Labor Unions’ Contributions to The Bronx
On Friday, September 5, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., saluted the ongoing contributions of the health care labor unions to the Bronx in celebration of Labor Week and ahead…
Statement by Borough President Diaz RE: Council Member Cabrera’s Remarks on LGBT Rights
“I am appalled and concerned by video that has surfaced of Councilmember Fernando Cabrera, recorded in Uganda, in which he celebrates that country’s government and its laws both prohibiting marriage…
NYC Elected Officials to NRA: Support Our Fight Against Illegal Guns
A coalition of elected officials from across New York City—including Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council Members Costa Constantinides, Ritchie Torres, Paul A. Vallone, Andrew Cohen, Helen…