“Shola Olatoye’s time at the New York City Housing Authority was fraught with controversy. During her tenure, NYCHA further eroded the trust of the more than 400,000 New Yorkers who live in our public housing system—the very people the agency is charged to serve. “Governor Cuomo’s recent announcement that he would heed the call of…
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the second annual “Generation Fest…Bridging the Gap through Music” Bronx Gospel Concert at the Dreiser Loop Community Center in Co-op City. The concert was co-sponsored by United Healthcare Community Plan, AlphaCare by Magellan Health, AgeWell New York, Blue Ocean Health Solutions, WellCare Health…
On Tuesday, April 4, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. attended the 102nd birthday of Sarah Turner at the R.A.I.N. Eastchester Neighborhood Senior Center. Born in 1916 in Charlotte, North Carolina, “Mother” Turner as she is known throughout the community, has been a member of Burke Avenue Baptist Church for more than 50 years.…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joins New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on a tour of P.S. 359, the Concourse Village Elementary School, on Monday, April 9, 2018.
Sixth NYC Ferry Route: Bronx route projected to serve 400,000 riders traveling to and from the Soundview community and Manhattan’s East 90th Street, East 34th Street and Wall Street/Pier 11 NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced progress constructing a new NYC Ferry landing in Soundview for a new route launching this summer. Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen,…
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination and passing. Residents and elected officials from throughout the borough gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Hall in the Bronx County Building to honor the legacy of the civil rights…
Governor Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency to Expedite Repairs and Immediately Address Public Health Crises Plaguing Tenants Requires Selection of Independent Emergency Manager to Oversee Construction and Repairs to Combat Decades of Mismanagement To Accelerate Critical Repairs, FY 2019 Budget Includes Design/Build Authorization for NYCHA Builds on State’s Historic $300 Million Funding Commitment…
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…