Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Savor the Bronx 2012! Borough President Diaz Kicks Off the 2nd Annual “Savor the Bronx” Restaurant Week

 Savor the Bronx 2012! Borough President Diaz Kicks Off the 2nd Annual "Savor the Bronx" Restaurant Week Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing…

Hurricane Sandy Preparedness

With Hurricane Sandy approaching, I wanted to give you an update on the best ways to get up-to-date information and keep in touch with my office during this storm. Real-time information about Hurricane Sandy can be found at the NYC Severe Weather website, located at http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/nycsevereweather/weather_home.shtml. In addition, my office will be regularly updating our…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Shooting of Officer Ivan Marcano 

“I would like to thank Officer Ivan Marcano for his act of heroism and professionalism in stopping an armed robbery last night on Harrison Avenue. “Although Officer Marcano was wounded, he was still able to get the job done. I know I speak for all Bronxites in hoping for Officer Marcano’s speedy recovery. At the…

Borough President Diaz Announces His Support for “Paid Sick Leave” Legislation

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Council Members Gale Brewer and Daniel Garodnick, as well as representatives of the Working Families Party, NYC Paid Sick Days Campaign, 32BJ, New York Communities for Change, Community Service Society, Make the Road New York, Central Labor Council and the TWU to announce his support for the…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: New York Islanders Moving to Brooklyn

“This is great news for our City, and shows that ice sports have tremendous room for growth in the five boroughs—demonstrating yet again that the right choice for the Kingsbridge Armory is the Kingsbridge National Ice Center. “The KNIC proposal will bring nine rinks and a 5,000 seat arena to the Northwest Bronx, dramatically increasing…

Borough President Diaz, Coca-Cola Foundation & BOEDC Announce Major Health Partnership

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined with The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, and the East Side House Settlement to announce grant support for the Bronx CAN Initiative and other active, healthy living initiatives around the Bronx. The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a grant of $75,000 to the Bronx CAN…

Borough President Diaz Hosts Italian Heritage Celebration

 Borough President Diaz Hosts Italian Heritage Celebration Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough President…

FreshDirect Announces Plans to Hire 200 New Employees Over Next 3 Months

 FreshDirect Announces Plans to Hire 200 New Employees Over Next 3 Months Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP…

Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene Joins Mayor Bloomberg and Small Business Services Commissioner Walsh to Open New Business Solutions and Workforce1 Center In The Bronx

On Monday, October 15, Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W. Walsh  and other local elected officials to celebrate the opening of a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility on Fordham Road in the Bronx that combines NYC Business Solutions services for businesses and Workforce1 Career Center…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Robert J. Lefkowitz wins 2012 Nobel Prize

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Robert J. Lefkowitz wins 2012 Nobel Prize Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation…