BP DIAZ & FAT JOE AWARD NEW SNEAKERS TO STUDENTS
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and hip-hop legend Fat Joe today distributed new pairs of sneakers at four Bronx public schools as part of their new initiative to increase…
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BP DIAZ & AT&T HOST ANNUAL CHESS CHALLENGE
On December 18, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., AT&T and Chess in the Schools co-hosted the Bronx Borough President’s Annual Chess Challenge at The Bronx County Building’s Veterans’…
BP DIAZ ISSUES NEW REPORT: ‘THE PREFERENTIAL RENT CRISIS IN NEW YORK CITY’
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a report, titled “The Preferential Rent Crisis in New York City.” The new report examines the scope of the preferential rent issue…
BP DIAZ JOINS BRONX COMMUNITY TO COLLECT THOUSANDS OF SIGNATURES SUPPORTING METRO NORTH EXPANSION
This weekend dozens of Bronx residents, including Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., partnered with community activists from Speak Up For a Better Bronx to collect thousands of signatures in…
BP DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Bronx Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event featured a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs.…
BP DIAZ HOSTS ANNUAL CHANUKAH CELEBRATION & MENORAH LIGHTING
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting ceremony at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. The event featured musical performances…
BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ & COUNCIL MEMBER TORRES ANNOUNCE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FIRE SAFETY LAWS
In the wake of last December’s deadly Bronx fire, new laws will require safety devices on stoves in apartments with small children under six years old Bronx Borough President Ruben…
Coalition for the Homeless Honors Welcoming Neighbors Northwest Bronx with the Compassionate Communities Award
Annual Award is Given to Community Groups Who Show Support for Homeless Individuals and Families Past Winners Include Elmhurst, Queens & Kensington/Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn NEW YORK, NY – The…
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ RE: CTE Expansion in NYC Public Schools
“It has long been a priority of mine to ensure that our students are prepared for higher education and the workforce, and doing so requires equal access to Career and…
BP DIAZ RAISES ALBANIAN FLAG FOR 106th ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the borough’s official celebration of Albanian culture and heritage in recognition of the 106th Anniversary of Albania’s Independence.…