On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration, honoring individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. This year’s honorees included Dr. Iraida V. Carrion, Associate Professor for the School of Social Work in Tampa, Florida; Dr. David Gomez,…
“My office led the effort to bring Amazon to The Bronx. While Amazon will not make our borough their home, we are encouraged that they will come to New York City nonetheless and congratulate our neighbors in Queens. “Given the level of subsidies the company is receiving, Amazon must do more as part of this…
New York City releases its first annual progress report on its historic Universal Access to Legal Services law for tenants facing eviction in housing court and launches the second phase of the Universal Access initiative Department of Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks announced today that almost a quarter million New Yorkers have received legal…
Employers and stakeholders will discuss best practices, enhancing career pathways, and overcoming barriers to entering the healthcare field at MCNY Bronx Campus on November 16 New York, NY – HERE to HERE, a Bronx-based nonprofit that creates and enhances pathways to rewarding jobs for young people and employers seeking talent, will co-host an interactive…
After flyers promoting regular demonstrations of “white strength” were posted in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx, local elected official were quick to condemn the racist message being promoted. Bronx, NY – The rise in boldness of white supremacists has run into a brick wall of opposition in the Bronx. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Congressman Eliot…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. helps to repaint a fence at the Escuela República del Perú in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 8, 2018. The borough president was participating in the Somos “Day of Service—Rebuilding Puerto Rico” community service event. The day was dedicated to providing service and relief efforts to local organizations and…
From November 2nd through November 16th, NYC’s Department of Veterans’ Services & Department of Citywide Administrative Services will publicly post the military service branch flags in Each of the five boroughs to honor our City’s veterans. NEW YORK – Today, New York City kicked off “Veterans’ Week”, a week of celebratory activities leading up to…
Redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center will deliver 740 units of 100% affordable housing, industrial and food manufacturing space, open space and will create nearly 300 quality jobs South Bronx, NY – Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen , New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James…
In a letter to the agency’s Interim Chair & CEO Stanley Brezenoff, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is proposing that each non-resident member of the city’s public housing board of directors spend a week living in a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) apartment inorder to get a first-hand look at the problems tenants…
On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his office’s annual “Bronx Pumpkinfest and Halloween Spooktacular.” The event took place at the 40th Precinct on Alexander Avenue. Photos from the event can be viewed at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmv6bwhB.