“As our city continues to grapple with the mayor’s rezoning proposals—Mandatory Inclusionary Housing and Zoning for Quality and Affordability—I am pleased to see progress has been made at the lower end of the affordability spectrum. While the housing deal does not go as far to assist the low income community as many of us had…
“Dr. Betty Rosa is a longtime ally, close advisor and a dear friend, and I am proud that she has been chosen by her colleagues on the New York State Board of Regents to serve as our chancellor. “I have worked closely with Dr. Rosa throughout my career as an elected official, first in the…
Health Department Praises Bronx Community Groups for Uniting to Build a Healthier Bronx March 16, 2016 – The Health Department, a member of #NOT62 Campaign for a Healthy Bronx, today praised 15 community group organizations for joining the coalition’s effort to improve the health status of the Bronx. Since its launch last year, the Campaign for…
“I am deeply saddened and extremely shocked by today’s news of the failure of the United States Department of Justice to convene a grand jury in the case of NYPD Officer Richard Haste, the police officer responsible for the death of Ramarley Graham. My heart goes out to the Graham families, who have now seen…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Actor John Leguizamo Participate Optimum Community and Nat Geo Mundo kicked-off the 2016 Nat Geo Mundo Explorer Contest today at Celia Cruz High School. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and actor John Leguizamo participated in the event. After welcoming remarks from principal Jerrod Mabry, Optimum Community emcee…
On Thursday, March 3, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. helped induct students into the Ruben Diaz Jr. La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica at the Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice. The induction ceremony for the club took place at the Bronx School for Law, Government and Justice in front of students, faculty and parents,…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation to help Bronx businesses do more business with the transit authority. The MTA and the BOEDC, which serves as the borough president’s economic development arm, will co-host a business development seminar titled “Learn How to…
On Thursday, February 25, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Dominican Heritage Celebration at Fiesta Deluxe, honoring individuals who have contributed to the growth and promotion of their community and culture. The event was co-sponsored by Healthfirst. Pictured are: New York Supreme Court Justice Rolando Acosta, Owner of Fiesta Deluxe Evelyn…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter to Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees, critical of the team’s new anti-fan policies on the resale of tickets. In addition, Borough President Diaz also chastised the organization for the elitist, out-of-touch comments made recently by team COO Lonn Trost, which implied that…
Governor Cuomo, 1199 SEIU, NYS AFL-CIO, PEF, IBT Local 237, Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, Teamsters & NYS Nurses Association Launch ‘Drive for $15,’ Traveling from Manhattan to the Bronx to Long Island to Fight for Fair Pay Governor Urges Legislature to Pass $15 Phased-In Minimum Wage this Legislative Session New…
