Bronx, NY — On Monday, January 17, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted a service honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in conjunction with Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The service was conducted by Reverend Frederick Crawford, Senior Pastor at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church. The theme of…
“The vicious attack yesterday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas was an egregious display of hate towards our Jewish community. It is unacceptable that anyone should have to feel unsafe assembling at a place of worship and we must do everything in our power to ensure this does not happen again. I am grateful…
“I am heartbroken and saddened by the news of this morning’s horrific 5-alarm fire in Belmont that claimed the lives of 19 Bronxites in our community. Our team will do everything we can in the coming days to support and uplift the residents and their families that were affected by today’s tragedy at Twin Parks.…
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson announced today that Janet A. Peguero will serve as the new Deputy Bronx Borough President, making history as it is the first time both positions will be held by women of color, and the borough will welcome its first Deputy Borough President of Dominican descent. “Janet Peguero has worked…
“In her herstoric speech yesterday from the Assembly Chamber as New York State`s first female Governor, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined a clear progressive vision for protecting our most vulnerable citizens, continued economic development, combating COVID-19, greater infrastructure investment and an overall plan for moving our state forward. In preparation for the many difficult weeks and…
“I want to congratulate my colleague and sister, Adrienne Adams, on her HerStoric swearing in as the first African-American Speaker of the New York City Council. Throughout her time as a member of the Women’s Caucus, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Co-Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, Speaker Adams has…
Dear Bronxites, I want to wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy new year! Last week I took the oath of office to be your 14th Bronx Borough President. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were not able to celebrate together as a community, but stay tuned for an upcoming event in…
Dear friends, At the end of this week, after serving over 12 marvelous years as your Bronx Borough President, and after 26 years of public service, I will leave elected office. Having the opportunity to be the Chief Executive of my hometown has been the most challenging and rewarding job, and I am deeply thankful…
BRONX, NY — On Saturday, December 18, 2021, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Zoo, Roadway Moving/Veteran Movers, The Bronx Borough President’s Veterans Advisory Council, and The Bronx VA Medical Center hosted their annual holiday toy drive to benefit Bronx military families. Borough President Diaz was joined by members of The New York…
BRONX, NY — On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Univision New York WXTV 41, the leading Spanish-language news station serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, joined by community members, hosted the borough’s annual Bronx tree lighting ceremony along with special holiday festivities. Representatives of Univision NY included, Shino…
