BP DIAZ ISSUES REPORT CALLING FOR NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY REFORM
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a new report outlining a set of recommendations aimed at reforming the New York State Lottery to minimize its adverse effects on…
Archived press releases and statement from past years.
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Deal on New York Yankees Merchandise & Local Bronx Businesses
“I am pleased to learn that the New York Yankees, Nike and Major League Baseball were receptive to public pressure to do the right thing, and have heeded the concerns…
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF $52 MILLION AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE BRONX
111 East 172nd Street Apartments Will Provide 126 Affordable and Supportive Apartments and Further Revitalization Efforts in the Bronx Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the opening of a new…
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/JACOBI AQUIRES NEW MAMMORGRAPHY MACHINES
New technology allows for better patient experience, shorter wait times, and faster examinations Councilmember Mark Gjonaj contributed $400,000 and the Bronx Borough President contributed $249,582 to help fund the new…
CITY OFFICIALS & DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON PHASE ONE OF THE PENINSULA, A 100% AFFORDABLE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE BRONX
BRONX, NY—Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Housing…
BUSINESSES NEAR YANKEE STADIUM THREATENED BY NEW MERCHANDISING DEAL
A new contract between Nike and Major League Baseball has the potential to destroy the business district outside of Yankee Stadium BP Diaz has written to MLB, Nike & the…
Breaking Ground and Comunilife Open New Supportive Housing at La Central in The Bronx
161 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Individuals Open as Part of the Transformational La Central Mixed-Use Development THE BRONX, NEW YORK – Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive…
SUNDAY’S TOUR DE BRONX IS CANCELLED
Due to forecasted inclement weather, this Sunday’s (October 27) Tour de Bronx bicycle ride has been canceled. There is no rain date. Visit I Love The Bronx for more information.
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ ISSUES REPORT ON MARIJUANA JUSTICE IN NEW YORK STATE
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a new report outlining an action plan for criminal justice reform and economic empowerment following the legalization of recreational marijuana in New…
Final Plan for MTA’s Bronx Bus Network Redesign Adds New Local and Express Service, Sets Foundation for New All-Day High Frequency Network to Attract Ridership
Proposal Adds Three New Routes, Improves Service Frequency on 11 Lines and Nine Corridors, Streamlines 18 Routes and Balances Stop Spacing to Speed up Rides; Plan Incorporates Unprecedented Levels of Public Outreach,…