“The proposed LG Tower had the potential to stain a national treasure—the Palisades—which look virtually the same as they did when man first laid eyes on them. This compromise is a tremendous victory not only for The Bronx, but for New York, New Jersey and nature lovers everywhere. A smaller LG Tower, one shorter than…
“The Confederate flag represents a period of time where the American people were shattered and violently divided over how humans should be treated based on the color of their skin, representing a culture that promotes division and discrimination. “I am happy to see the Republican leadership in the state of South Carolina coming around on…
“Congressman Herman Badillo was a trailblazer in government,” said Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “I congratulate Congress Members Charles B. Rangel, José E. Serrano and Joseph Crowley for introducing federal legislation to make my proposal for a ‘Herman Badillo Post Office’ a reality. “I am very proud to have known him and to have called…
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and State Senator Jeff Klein will host the borough’s official kickoff to the Independence Day Celebrations, the annual “New York Salutes America” boardwalk festival and fireworks extravaganza at Orchard Beach located in The Bronx. Over 10,000 people are expected to be in attendance. “Things…
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Ignacio Veloz — Chairman of the United State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Dennis Rivera, Chair of the Puerto Rico Healthcare Crisis Coalition business leaders and elected officials from both New York and Puerto Rico to discuss potential solutions for the financial crisis impacting the healthcare industry and…
New Project Completion Time is 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the rehabilitation timeline of the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) in the Bronx will be shortened by approximately two years, enabling the $133 million project to be completed in 2017. “The Major Deegan Expressway is crucial to both the Bronx and the thousands…
I testify to urge that the Rent Guidelines Board consider a rent freeze for tenants when it votes on the proposed 2015 increases. I was heartened last year when the Rent Guidelines Board approved a historically low rent increase. This was a first step in the right direction for our City by keeping the increase…
Restoring the city’s oldest standing bridge after 45 years NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, DDC Commissioner Dr. Feniosky Peña-Mora and Congressman José E. Serrano celebrated the reopening of the High Bridge today. They were joined in celebration by Councilmembers Fernando Cabrera, Vanessa Gibson, Mark Levine, and Ydanis Rodriguez; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz…
“For months, my office has been raising the issue of public health in local salons and other cosmetology businesses,” said Borough President Diaz. “I want to thank Governor Cuomo, the Assembly and the Senate for moving quickly on this major public health issue. Together, with the governor, appropriate agencies, public officials and responsible industry advocates…
Daniel Reingold, President and CEO of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring Health; Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., activist and author Blu Greenberg; Robert Abrams, former Bronx Borough President and New York State Attorney General; and Robert Klein, comedian and author. On Tuesday, June 2, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the…