Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

CITY OFFICIALS & DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON PHASE ONE OF THE PENINSULA, A 100% AFFORDABLE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE BRONX

BRONX, NY—Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO James Patchett, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Executive Vice President Development Anthony Richardson, Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Assembly Member Marcos Crespo, Senator Luis…

BUSINESSES NEAR YANKEE STADIUM THREATENED BY NEW MERCHANDISING DEAL

A new contract between Nike and Major League Baseball has the potential to destroy the business district outside of Yankee Stadium BP Diaz has written to MLB, Nike & the New York Yankees, urging them to protect Bronx businesses & allow local merchants to continue selling official merchandise Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is…

Breaking Ground and Comunilife Open New Supportive Housing at La Central in The Bronx

161 New Units for Formerly Homeless and Low-Income Individuals Open as Part of the Transformational La Central Mixed-Use Development THE BRONX, NEW YORK – Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer, along with its partner Comunilife, Inc. today celebrated the opening of its new 161-unit supportive residence, part of the La Central large-scale mixed-use…

SUNDAY’S TOUR DE BRONX IS CANCELLED

Due to forecasted inclement weather, this Sunday’s (October 27) Tour de Bronx bicycle ride has been canceled. There is no rain date. Visit I Love The Bronx for more information.

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ ISSUES REPORT ON MARIJUANA JUSTICE IN NEW YORK STATE

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a new report outlining an action plan for criminal justice reform and economic empowerment following the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State. The report, titled “Marijuana Justice in New York: The Path to Reform,” provides six recommendations that should coincide with the likely legalization of…

Final Plan for MTA’s Bronx Bus Network Redesign Adds New Local and Express Service, Sets Foundation for New All-Day High Frequency Network to Attract Ridership

Proposal Adds Three New Routes, Improves Service Frequency on 11 Lines and Nine Corridors, Streamlines 18 Routes and Balances Stop Spacing to Speed up Rides; Plan Incorporates Unprecedented Levels of Public Outreach, Multi-Agency Coordination and Extensive Feedback from Customers The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released the final plan for the Bronx Bus Network Redesign that proposes…

BP DIAZ ANNOUNCES FINAL REGISTRATION PUSH FOR TOUR DE BRONX 2019

Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined The Bronx Tourism Council, at Joyce Kilmer Park, to encourage registration for the 25th Annual “Tour de Bronx,” the largest free bicycling event in New York State. The Tour de Bronx, taking place on Sunday, October 27, 2019, – sponsored by Montefiore health System, BronxCare Health System,…

STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: Rikers Island Vote & Borough-based Jail System

“The de Blasio administration has weaponized the land use process in a manner designed to steamroll any opposition to their plans to build a new Bronx jail on the wrong site—the Mott Haven tow yard. “Without a doubt, Rikers Island must be closed. I am glad that this long-awaited outcome will finally be moving forward…

BP DIAZ & HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE LINA HIDALGO PLACE FRIENDLY WAGER ON RESULT OF HOUSTON ASTROS-NEW YORK YANKEES ALCS SERIES

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Harris County (Texas) Judge Lina Hidalgo have placed a friendly wager, as the New York Yankees get set to take on the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) American League Championship Series (ALCS). Borough President Diaz Jr., a Bronxite who grew up emulating former New York Yankees…

BP DIAZ RESOLUTION TO INCREASE MWBE PARTICIPATION IS APPROVED BY NYCERS PENSION FUND

Borough President Diaz introduced a resolution that would empower New York City’s pension fund to bring more Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises before the Board for selection as asset managers. Yesterday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. introduced and passed a resolution in his role as a trustee of the New York City Employees Retirement…