Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. released the following statement regarding street artist Banksy’s latest Bronx piece, which includes the phrase “Ghetto 4 Life” painted on a wall: “Last week, world-renowned street artist Banksy brought his five borough exhibition to the Bronx for the first time, in the form of a traveling Ronald McDonald…
Good day, Chairperson Burden and your fellow commissioners. I am here today to offer my enthusiastic support for the Kingsbridge Armory National Ice Center and the four ULURP applications, which when approved will facilitate construction of one of the most outstanding ice arenas in the world. This project will transform an iconic landmark into a…
Thousands come from around the country and around the world to Xercise, Xplore and Xperience The Bronx October 8, 2013, Bronx, New York – Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Tourism Council and Transportation Alternatives announced the 19th Annual “Tour de Bronx,” the largest free bicycling event in New York State which…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling for a new City law requiring heavy fines for those gas stations that allow illegal dirt bikes and four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to fill up at their pumps. “These dirt bikes and ATVs are not street legal, yet videos clearly show them pulling right up to the…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Brighid Coffey, a kindergarten student at P.S. 81 in North Riverdale, make fall-themed hats at the arts and crafts table at P.S. 81’s Annual Fall Fun Day, hosted by the school’s parents’ association on Sunday, September 29.
Project Will Include Metropolitan College of New York Campus, Fine Fare Supermarket and Public Plaza New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Empire State Development (ESD) and Triangle Equities, in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (Goldman Sachs), today announced the groundbreaking of the Triangle Plaza Hub…
“I am thrilled that the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission yesterday pushed the development of the Kingsbridge Armory another step forward, issuing a ‘binding report’ that will allow the construction of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center to occur in this landmarked structure. “As I have said numerous times, this project is going to have a tremendous…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today issued his office’s recommendations concerning the future of the Kingsbridge Armory. The recommendations come as part of the borough president’s charter mandated responsibilities in the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). In his recommendations, Borough President Diaz reiterated his support for the project, noting that the Kingsbridge National…
“I am thrilled that hockey legend and hall of famer Mark Messier has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center, and that he will lead the transformation of the Kingsbridge Armory into the world’s largest ice sports facility. “Since day one, Mr. Messier has proven to be a great friend of…
Property Acquisition Completed and Invitation for Bid Released New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced key milestones reached in the Randall’s Island Connector Project, which will connect the South Bronx and Randall’s Island, providing a critical transportation link for pedestrians and bicyclists. In order to achieve this milestone, NYCEDC facilitated on behalf of…