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.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. honored seven New York Police Department officers that took steps to assist a fatally wounded father and helped prevent the death of a five year old boy during a recent incident in The Bronx. On October 23, 2018, Jaquan Millien and his five-year-old son, Omari,…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York held an interfaith prayer vigil to support the Jewish community and stand united against hatred in response to the murder of 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh this weekend. More than 100 clergy members, elected…
I am here today to testify in support of legislation introduced at Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s behest, Intro 1056, by Council Members Constantinides, Levine, Torres, Diaz, Ampry-Samuel and Ayala. This important legislation will require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to conduct periodic surprise inspections of water tanks, publicly post…
“We know that hatred has no place in our nation. The Tree of Life Synagogue and the Pittsburgh Jewish community paid an unimaginable price this weekend simply for engaging in their faith and worshipping with their friends and family, just as they would any other weekend. Our hearts break for them. We must stand together,…
On Sunday, October 28, 2018, thousands of cyclists from all over the region participated in the 24th annual “Tour de Bronx.” The event, which is co-produced by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Tourism Council and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, is the largest free cycling event in New York State. Photos…
On Friday, October 26, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. participated in the “College Application Week Rally” at the Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy in Soundview. Roughly 60 seniors at the school spent the day discussing how excited they are to be applying for college at the event, which concluded with a march to the…
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. held a luncheon and celebration for senior citizens who have survived cancer at The Bronx County Building’s Veterans’ Memorial Hall. The event was co-sponsored by Walgreens, the American Cancer Society and WellCare. Photos from the event can be viewed at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmsHEnX8.