Archived press releases and statement from past years.
“I am thrilled that Governor Cuomo committed his office to bringing four new Metro North stations to the Bronx in his ‘State of the State’ Address today. “Governor Cuomo understands…
Seven Year Extension Will Keep one of the World’s Largest Wholesale Produce Markets and Approximately 3,000 Jobs in the Bronx Deputy Mayor Robert K. Steel and New York City Economic…
On Wednesday, December 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Ido Aharoni, the Consul General of Israel in New York, met in the Bronx to discuss ways the two…
“The tired, ancient stereotypes about the Bronx continue to unfairly cloud the minds of people as far away as Paris, France. We in the Bronx have had enough. “Crime has…
“After years of hard work and advocacy by elected officials, community organizations, our community board and the people of the Bronx, I am thrilled to see that the redevelopment of…
On Thursday, December 5, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. lit the Bronx’s official Christmas tree in front of the Bronx County Building on the Grand Concourse. The annual tree…
Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the City Council’s Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee On the Kingsbridge Armory December 5th, 2013 Good morning, Chairperson Weprin and the members…
“I am truly saddened by the passing of one of the greatest figures of our time, South African activist and former President Nelson Mandela. “Nelson Mandela was an advocate for…
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today invited Bronx residents to make a difference in their community by joining their local Community Board. The Office of the Bronx Borough President will…
On Tuesday, December 3, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., together with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, world renowned psychosexual therapist and author, will host the borough’s annual Chanukah celebration. The event…