Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Statement from New York State Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald on the Bronx River Parkway

 Statement from New York State Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald on the Bronx River Parkway 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…

After Historic Campaign and Movement, Landmark Living Wage Legislation Passes New York City Council

 After Historic Campaign and Movement, Landmark Living Wage Legislation Passes New York City Council 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…

Bronx Week Welcomes World-Renowned Author, Motivator, & Business Guru Amilya Antonetti to Business Breakfast

 Bronx Week Welcomes World-Renowned Author, Motivator, & Business Guru Amilya Antonetti to Business Breakfast 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…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Deadly Accident on Bronx River Parkway

“My prayers, as well as those of my office and all Bronxites, go out to the families of the seven victims of today’s accident on the Bronx River Parkway. Our thoughts are with them as they try to grasp the horrific tragedy that has befallen them today. “For the second time in a year, an…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Deadly Accident on Bronx River Parkway

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Deadly Accident on Bronx River Parkway 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…

Tyson Beckford to be Honored on the Bronx Walk of Fame

 Tyson Beckford to be Honored on the Bronx Walk of Fame 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…

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the New York City Water Board RE:Proposed Rate Increase for FY2013

 Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the New York City Water Board RE:Proposed Rate Increase for FY2013 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…

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. on Increasing New York State’s Minimum Wage

Delivered before the New York State Assembly Labor Committee—April 23, 2012 I am testifying today in support of Assembly bill A.9148, which would increase New York State’s minimum wage. This bill is long overdue, and represents the very least we can do for individuals and families, in the Bronx and elsewhere, that are struggling to…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: City Council Introduction of ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act

“I am pleased that our long fight for economic justice in this City has cleared another hurdle, and I offer my sincere gratitude to Speaker Christine Quinn for introducing the ‘Fair Wages for New Yorkers’ Act at the City Council today. As I have said in the past, when developers voluntarily use taxpayer subsidies to…

Fat Joe to be Honored on the Bronx Walk of Fame

 Fat Joe to be Honored on the Bronx Walk of Fame 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…