Articles by: Ruben Diaz, Sr.

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WYSK: Is the Caravan the Democratic Party’s Achilles Heel?

The Caravan has become the Democratic Party’s Achilles Heel You should know that according to the Greek mythology, Achilles was a powerful and immortal semi-god. The story says his mother, in order to make her son immortal, immersed him in […]

WYSK: Is it only Congressman Joe Crowley’s Loss?

WYSK: Is it only Congressman Joe Crowley’s Loss?

By Councilman Rubén Díaz, Sr. Is it Congressman Joe Crowley’s Loss? You should know that on Tuesday, June 26th, when Congressman Joe Crowley lost the Democratic Primary, the biggest losers were the State and the City of New York. It […]

Catholic Charities Ends Foster Adoptions Program

Catholic Charities Ends Foster Adoptions Program

Catholic Charities ends its foster adoptions program after 95 years of excellent and professional services.

by · August 27, 2018 · Opinion, What You Should Know
WYSK: NOT FOR SALE, NOT FOR RENT, AND NOT FOR HIRE

WYSK: NOT FOR SALE, NOT FOR RENT, AND NOT FOR HIRE

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr. NOT FOR SALE, NOT FOR RENT, AND NOT FOR HIRE You should know that the City of New York has become the first city in the nation to regulate Uber. It […]

by · August 14, 2018 · Uncategorized
New York City, NY- Governor Andrew Cuomo marches in the 2016 LGBT Pride Parade in New York City. (Courtesy: Office of the NYS Governor-Flickr)

WYSK: The Christian Community Should Be Upset With Cuomo, Not the Gay Community

What You Should Know By Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz Christians Should Be Upset With Cuomo, Not the Gay Community You should know that Governor Cuomo is facing a democratic primary from a member of the LGBTQ community by the name […]

Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Twitter)

WYSK: FBI Allegedly Investigates San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz — UPDATED

News reports say San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and her administration are under investigation by the FBI for corruption.

by · July 6, 2018 · News, What You Should Know
WYSK: A Gross Example of What Fake News Looks Like

WYSK: A Gross Example of What Fake News Looks Like

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: A Gross Example of What  Fake News  Looks Like By Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz   You should know that recently I personally experienced a case of  “Fake News.”   As you know my dear reader, I […]

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WYSK: My New Year’s Prayers

What You Should Know – My New Year’s Prayers By Senator Rev Rubén Díaz What you should and already know is that the year 2018 is almost here. You should know that on December 31st while thousands of people choose […]

by · December 26, 2017 · News, Opinion, What You Should Know
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, President of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade

WYSK: Oscar Lopez Rivera & Mark Gjonaj’s Assembly District

What You Should Know By State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District Oscar Rivera Lopez & Mark Gjonaj’s Assembly District You should know that since Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, has been elected to the seat previously occupied by Council Member […]

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WYSK: Sen. Diaz Recounts His Experience During The Democratic Primary

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District My Experience During The Democratic Primaries You should know that I am writing this column from my home town of Bayamon, Puerto Rico where I am visiting my […]

by · September 19, 2017 · Bronx Politics, What You Should Know
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WYSK: Christopher Columbus Statue vs. the Tappan Zee Bridge

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE -VS -THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE You should know that the “honorable” New York City Council Speaker, Ms. Melissa Mark-Viverito, a Puerto Rican like me, has pointed her guns […]

by · August 28, 2017 · What You Should Know
WYSK: Rudolph Giuliani -vs- Preet Bharara

WYSK: Rudolph Giuliani -vs- Preet Bharara

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Rudolph Giuliani -vs- Preet Bharara By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that both Rudy Giuliani and Preet Bharara became famous and powerful during the times they served as United States Attorneys. Both of them […]

WYSK: Family Festival Honoring Father G.

WYSK: Family Festival Honoring Father G.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz Family Festival Honoring Father Louis R. Gigante You should know that together with Councilman Rafael Salamanca, Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Luis Sepulveda, Mr. Salvatore Gigante, Jr. from SEBCO, Father Jose […]

AG Schneiderman Broke The Parade, Now He Won’t Own It

AG Schneiderman Broke The Parade, Now He Won’t Own It

What You Should Know By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Created the Problem, and then Left his Friends Hanging Out to Dry You should know that when I was growing up in La Cuchilla Hato Tejas in […]

by · May 30, 2017 · Op Ed, What You Should Know
WYSK: It’s About Time for Democrats Jeff Klein and Mike Gianaris to have a serious conversation

WYSK: It’s About Time for Democrats Jeff Klein and Mike Gianaris to have a serious conversation

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx, New York You should know that it is sad to see the way in which the Leaders of the New York State Senate Democratic Conferences are allowing […]