Borough President Diaz Hails Victory in Fight over NYOFCO Sludge Fertilizer Plant
Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. praised the decision by New York City Department of Environmental Protection to cease the practice of shipping its sludge to be processed at the NYOFCO plant in Hunts Point. The plant, which emits a vulgar stench throughout Hunts Point, has been a nuisance to that community for years.…
Borough President Diaz Celebrates Garifuna-American Heritage Month 2010
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc. celebrated the proclamation of March 11 to April 12, 2010 as "Garifuna Heritage Month 2010," in observance of the 213th anniversary of the exile of the Garifuna people from St Vincent on March 11, 1797 and their settlement in Central America on April…
Borough President Diaz Announces the Creation of a Kingsbridge Armory Task Force During his First "State Of The Borough"
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced the formation of a Kingsbridge Armory Task Force during his first State of the Borough Address, which took place today at the Evander Childs High School Campus. The new task force, co-chaired by City Council Member Fernando Cabrera, will examine the armory and discuss ideas for its future…
Text of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.'s 2010 State of the Borough Address
Press Releases & StatementsBy admin March 5, 2010
STATE OF THE BOROUGH ADDRESS 2010 Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Borough President March 5, 2010 Download a .pdf copy of the speech. Jonas Bronck, our founder, first landed in the Bronx in 1639, bringing with him a small group of settlers to work on his farm, located at what is today 132nd Street and Lincoln…
Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Proposed Service Reductions
The Borough President gives his testimony to the MTA Board in front of hundreds of Bronx residents. The Paradise Theater, Bronx, NY March 3, 2010 Good Afternoon. Although it is unfortunate that we do not have the benefit of the full board present at these hearings, I thank you for the opportunity to be heard…
Bronx Borough President's Office Launches New Website
Today, the office of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. unveiled its newly-redesigned website, bronxboropres.nyc.gov. The Borough President's new website is designed to be user-friendly. It features a layout that is easy to read and navigate, contains information relevant to the Bronx, and keeps the public up to date on the Borough President's latest activity.…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Appointment of the Mayor's Charter Revision Commission
"I am happy that, after weeks of rumors and reports, Mayor Bloomberg has finally announced the appointment of a charter revision commission. I look forward to working with the commission and its members to ensure that the issues of all Bronxites are addressed through this body. To that end, this commission must hold hearings in…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Celebrated Lunar New Year 2010
Press Releases & StatementsBy admin February 22, 2010
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Nelson Ng, Proprietor Sabrosura Restaurant, Ning Chan, CCBA Coordinator, and members of the Lin Sing Association. On Saturday, February 20, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. along with the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Chinese Community Center hosted the borough's official Lunar New Year Celebration. During an event filled with…
Bronx Borough President Salutes Black History Month
In the picture( from left)George Hulse, Vice President of External Affairs, Health First, Elizabeth Posse, Esq., Attorney at Law, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Dean Meminger, Reporter for NY 1 News, and George Gresham, President of 1199 Union. On Thursday, February 18, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted the celebration of Black History…
Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: 2010 County Health Rankings Report
"I am troubled by the findings of the 2010 County Health Rankings report released yesterday where the county of the Bronx ranked last of 62 counties in New York state on both overall Health Outcomes and Health Factors, specifically on Social and Economic Factors including measures of education, employment, income, family and social support, and…
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