On Thursday, May 16, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the annual Bronx Week Parent Appreciation celebration, honoring parent leaders and the contributions they have made to children throughout The Bronx, as part of Bronx Week 2019. Borough President Diaz honored parents who have been leaders in their community, celebrating the contributions they…
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Bronx Week Senior Event, part of the borough’s annual celebration of everything that makes The Bronx a great place to live, work and raise a family. Borough President Diaz joined senior citizens from across The Bronx for an afternoon of fun, including…
Best Musical Nominee Hadestown to be featured in Brooklyn’s Restoration Plaza in the kick off performance. Fellow Best Musical Nominee Beetlejuice will help mint a brand new plaza in Staten Island Queens showcase to feature Tony nominees The Prom and Be More Chill in Jackson Heights in partnership with NYC Pride NEW YORK – The…
Charter Revision is an important opportunity for the people of New York City to be able to change the basic rules that determine how our city is governed. This year’s Charter Revision Commission is considering several important proposals that may be placed on the ballot this November for the voters’ approval. As Borough President, I…
On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the annual Business Day Luncheon, where he gave an update on The Bronx’s economic development and business growth as part of Bronx Week 2019. The event was hosted in conjunction with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation. At the event Borough President Diaz honored successful Bronx…
On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his fifth annual Bronx Week Labor Breakfast. The event honored DC 1707 Executive Director Kim Medina; 32BJ Secretary/Treasurer Kyle Bragg; Maf Misbah Uddin – Local 1407 President, ASAAL National President, DC 37 Treasurer; NYC Central Labor Council Political Director Lucia Gomez; and New…
On Monday, May 13, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Veterans’ Advisory Council co-hosted the annual Bronx Veterans’ Appreciation Day Breakfast, part of Bronx Week 2019. The event honored veterans’ from every corner of The Bronx, including Mr. Max Bendich, a 104 year old United States Army veteran of World War…
Alliance will build long-term recruitment pipelines for employers and prepare students to generate inclusive economic growth across the borough NEW YORK — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and HERE to HERE Chair Judy Dimon joined students, employers, and Bronx community members today at the Bronx Zoo to celebrate the launch of the Bronx…
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the annual Health Day as part of Bronx Week 2019. The event featured the first ever Father and Child Softball Classic, hosted in conjunction with Bronx Fathers Taking Action in the nearby Patterson Playground. Fathers, uncles, grandfathers and other male role models competed…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Business Initiative Corporation of New York co-hosted the 21st Annual Bronx Bankers Breakfast at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck. John C. Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York served as this year’s keynote speaker. Mr. Williams discussed the status of…
