Brooklyn—Councilman David G. Greenfield has raised over $75,000 worth of donations for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico since announcing his collaboration with Masbia and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. on the project three weeks ago. “I’m extremely humbled by this outpouring of support for hurricane victims. It’s clear that my neighbors in Boro Park…
Makes Permanent Changes Instituted Under Pilot Program The MTA advises customers that Metro-North Railroad’s new October 8 schedule includes permanently increased service levels at the Melrose and Tremont stations on the Harlem Line. In an effort to build ridership and provide Bronx residents with more convenient travel options, on October 2, 2016, Metro-North implemented a…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted a press conference at Woodlawn Cemetery to encourage cyclists to participate in the upcoming Tour de Bronx, the largest free cycling event in New York State, which will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2017. The Tour de Bronx was established in 1994 by the office of the…
NYC service center will provide information and assistance for individuals affected by recent hurricanes NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio announced today that a service center will open next week to support displaced individuals and families from Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands following recent hurricanes. The center will be open…
Flight Chartered by MLB Included More than 113,000 Bottles of Water, 121,000 Diapers, 25,600 Baby Wipes and 1,200 Containers of Baby Food. Albany, NY – October 13, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that another major shipments of supplies, including more than 160,000 pounds of water, diapers, baby food and wipes has been delivered…
On Thursday, October 12, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Italian-American Heritage & Culture Month, “Mese della Cultura Italiana,” at the Schiff Family Great Hall on the grounds of the Bronx Zoo. This year’s honorees included City Council Member James Vacca, Hon. Frank Seddio, Esq., Chairman of the Brooklyn…
“President Trump’s threat to abandon the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico is absolutely despicable. I visited the island this past weekend, and I saw firsthand just how dire the situation is for the nearly 3.5 million Americans who make their home there. For the president to publicly consider removing federal help from the island in…
Three Flights From JFK This Past Weekend Included More than 283,000 Bottles of Water, 85,000 Diapers, 42,000 Baby Wipes, 40,000 Containers of Baby Food, 15,000 Canned Goods and 8,600 Solar Lamps. Supplies Transported Via Two Cargo Flights Donated by the TIDAL X: Puerto Rico Initiative and Cargo Space on JetBlue Flight State Homeland Security Commissioner Roger Parrino On Ground to…
Bronx park receives more than $880K in outdoor exercise equipment for all ages and children’s pond path NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., City Councilmember James Vacca, the Friends of Pelham Bay Park and community members to cut the ribbon on an adult fitness area, fitness-oriented…
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization hosted a donation drive to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the earthquake in Mexico City. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz, New York State Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Luis Sepulveda, City Council Member…