Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Borough President Diaz Joined AT&T and the NYC Parks Department to Launch Free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park

 Borough President Diaz Joined AT&T and the NYC Parks Department to Launch Free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park 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…

Borough President Diaz and Senator Gillibrand Call for Tax Breaks to Boost Growing Tech Start-Ups in The Bronx

“Joined by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Majora Carter, Sunshine Bronx Co-Founder & Managing Partner Cheni Yerushalmi, and Bronx Entrepreneurs, Lawmakers Urge Action on Federal Legislation Allowing Bronx Entrepreneurs to Deduct Up to $10,000 of Their Start-Up Costs – Twice the Current Deduction Gillibrand, Diaz Jr.: “We Need to Help Create an Environment That Will Spark Growth…

Diaz, Liu & Vacca to DOT: Give City Island a Chance to Speak!

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., City Comptroller John Liu and City Council Transportation Committee Chairman James Vacca, together with the City Island Civic Association, are calling on the City’s Department of Transportation to begin the formal public input process regarding the scheduled construction of the new City Island Bridge, slated for next year, through…

Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

 Statement from Borough President Diaz Re: Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting 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…

Kelly Street Restoration LP announces a Request for Proposals for the newly redesigned 935 Kelly Street commercial space

 Kelly Street Restoration LP announces a Request for Proposals for the newly redesigned 935 Kelly Street commercial space 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…

Borough President Diaz Forms Community Board District Office Management Taskforce

 Borough President Diaz Forms Community Board District Office Management Taskforce 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…

Borough President Diaz Writes to Mayor Bloomberg Re: New York City’s Sales of Shell Casings

 Borough President Diaz Writes to Mayor Bloomberg Re: New York City’s Sales of Shell Casings 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…

The Bronx Tourism Council Announces the 2nd Annual Salsafest!

 The Bronx Tourism Council Announces the 2nd Annual Salsafest! 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…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Mayor’s Lawsuit over the ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act

“It is unfortunate, though not unexpected, that the mayor has chosen to file a lawsuit to block the implementation of the ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act. This is an incredibly popular piece of legislation, and will guarantee that major projects built in this City work not only for their developers, but for the employees…

NYCEDC Seeks Proposals for Food Festival in Hunts Point Section of the Bronx

 NYCEDC Seeks Proposals for Food Festival in Hunts Point Section of the Bronx 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…