On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Women’s History Month Celebration, honoring women who have contributed to the growth and promotion of our borough, our city and our nation. The event featured a panel discussion on the many obstacles women have had to conquer throughout our nation’s history and…
(Bronx, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. sat down at the Bronx County Building with the goal of discussing ways the two governments can work together on behalf of residents. The neighboring districts – while unique in their own ways – share a border and history, and…
On March 24, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined more than 150 students from five Bronx high schools in the early morning as they boarded buses to participate in the “March for Our Lives” against gun violence in Washington, D.C. Borough President Diaz was able to secure charter buses for the students, who come…
“With today’s vote, the City Council has secured a positive future for the Jerome Avenue corridor that is inclusive of the area’s current residents and does not leave the people of The Bronx behind. “As part of the ongoing negotiations on this rezoning, both my office and the City Council, led by Council Member Vanessa…
BP DIAZ CALLS FOR CHANGES TO SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS In a letter to the members of the Panel for Educational Policy, the borough president urges the PEP to consider new admissions criteria at five specialized high schools Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is calling on the Panel for Educational Policy –the body which…
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage & Culture Celebration at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. This year’s honorees included Anne Marie Anzalone, Chief of Staff for U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley; Mike McGuire, Director of the Mason Tenders’ District Council and Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director…
NEW YORK CITY BOROUGH PRESIDENTS ANNOUNCE FRIENDLY WAGER OVER BEST BREWS OF NYC CHALLENGE AT BROOKFIELD PLACE Top Breweries from All Five Boroughs in Competition in the Brookfield Place “Winter Biergarten” on March 15 NEW YORK, March 14, 2018 — Brookfield Properties and the five New York City Borough Presidents announced a friendly wager today…
“Last night’s announcement by Governor Cuomo that he intends to issue an emergency declaration for the New York City Housing Authority is a welcome, necessary step that will provide true relief for the more than 400,000 New Yorkers who call public housing their home. “As these residents have faced brutal cold and a lack…
“The results of this year’s Specialized High School Admissions Test are extremely disheartening, and make it crystal clear that this city has a long way to go before it can claim it provides parity in accelerated education to all communities. The percentage of Black and Latino students accepted to the city’s specialized high schools actually…
HPD LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH VAN TO BRING HOUSING SERVICES DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS HPD Outreach van will deliver resources to tenants and owners in their neighborhoods Initiative funded by the Bronx and Brooklyn Borough Presidents will serve New Yorkers across the five boroughs NEW YORK, NY – New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner…