Post Tagged with: "Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr"

BP Diaz Invests Over $14 Million in Bronx Parks

BP Diaz Invests Over $14 Million in Bronx Parks

BP Diaz Invests Over $14 Million in Bronx Parks Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced an investment of over $14.3 million in fiscal year 2017 capital funds today to improve parks throughout The Bronx, including $10 million to restore […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Marissa Shorenstein, New York State president, AT&T, present the championship trophy for the sixth annual "Borough President's Cup" Little League Championship to Grand Slam Little League.

BP Diaz Hosts Little League Final at Yankee Stadium

BP Diaz Hosts Little League Final at Yankee Stadium Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Marissa Shorenstein, President of AT&T New York, and the New York Yankees co-hosted the sixth annual Borough President’s Cup Little League Championship on Tuesday, August […]

by · August 19, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Sports
BP Diaz enjoying the many food from the Bronx

BP DIAZ , ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR VINCENT PASTORE & DANCE PIONEER EDUARDO VILARO TO KICKOFF BRONX WEEK 2016

BP DIAZ , ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR VINCENT PASTORE & DANCE PIONEER EDUARDO VILARO TO KICKOFF BRONX WEEK 2016   On Monday, May 2, 2016 (TOMORROW), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and two Bronx Week 2016 honorees, actor Vincent Pastore and dance […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. discussed budget priorities for Council District #17 with their staffs during a meeting in the borough president’s office on April 15, 2016.

Diaz, Salamanca Huddle on Budget Priorities

 

Diaz Visits Fordham University College Democrats

Diaz Visits Fordham University College Democrats

    On Thursday, April 7, 2016, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. visited the College Democrats of Fordham University. During an hour-long conversation the borough president spoke with the students about his career in government, the resurgence of The […]

Diaz Tours Historic Orchard Beach Promenade

Diaz Tours Historic Orchard Beach Promenade

  Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, Bronx Parks Commissioner, and John Krawchuk, Director of Historic Preservation for the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, on a tour of the historic Orchard Beach promenade on […]

by · April 12, 2016 · Government, Parks
#Not62 Town Hall Meeting: The Campaign for A Healthy Bronx!

#Not62 Town Hall Meeting: The Campaign for A Healthy Bronx!

Town Hall Meeting #Not62-The Campaign for A Healthy Bronx!   SATURDAY APRIL 2, 11AM:   Bronx Health REACH invites Bronxites to come and be a part of a Town Hall Meeting, #Not62 — The Campaign for a Healthy Bronx! on Saturday, […]

Pictured (left to right): Vice Consul General of Ireland Shane Cahill; James Quent, Statewide Public Affairs, Inc.; Mary Murphy, Reporter at PIX 11 News; Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Deputy Borough President Aurelia Green; Keith Klain, former CEO of Doran Jones and Council Member Andrew Cohen.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Celebrated Irish Heritage

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage Celebration   On Thursday, March 16, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Irish Heritage Celebration at The Rambling House in Woodlawn, honoring individuals of excellence who […]

by · March 17, 2016 · Community Events, Cultures
The Sports Authority plans to close its store located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx at 171 West 230th Street, plus 139 more nationwide.

Sports Authority Kingsbridge Store Slated To Close

  According to a recent bankruptcy filing by the Sports Authority, the retailer will close two of its five stores in New York City. The stores expected close are located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx at 171 West […]

by · March 4, 2016 · Business, Local News, News
Free Financial Counseling Available At Bronx Borough Hall

Free Financial Counseling Available At Bronx Borough Hall

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. is sponsoring free financial counseling at Bronx Borough Hall today through February 29.  

It’s official. Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr Endorses Rafael Salamanca, Jr

It’s official. Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr Endorses Rafael Salamanca, Jr

It’s official. On Friday, before a packed crowd, Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr endorsed Rafael Salamanca, Jr’s bid to become the next  City Councilman in the 17th Council District.   Other backers included Bronx Democratic County Leader Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Senator […]

Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

Windows of Hip Hop Elements Awards Recognize Pioneers

This past Thursday (January 28), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in collaboration with Windows of Hip Hop (WoHH), hosted The First 2016 Inaugural Element Awards. All honorees received Citations of Merit for their community service and spreading the Hip Hop culture. “Hip Hop […]

Irv "Mr. G" Gikovsky, PIX 11 News

January 28th Is ‘Mr. G Day’ in the Bronx

NEW YORK – PIX11, Tribune Broadcasting’s New York flagship station, is joining Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in proclaiming January 28th ‘Mr. G Day’ in the Bronx. The ceremony will be held at P.S. 65 in the South Bronx. PS 65, The Mother Hale […]

by · January 26, 2016 · Bronx Personalities, Television
SIXTEEN HOTELS TO JOIN NYC’S FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

SIXTEEN HOTELS TO JOIN NYC’S FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

16 HOTELS COMMIT TO 30 PERCENT REDUCTION IN EMISSIONS IN NEXT 10 YEARS   Another major expansion of NYC carbon challenge adds hotel sector to multifamily buildings, universities, hospitals, and commercial offices – part of de Blasio Administration’s OneNYC and […]

by · January 15, 2016 · Environment, Government
NYS Office of the Governor

Cuomo To Lift Number of MWBE Contracts To 30%

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled another proposal ahead of his 2016 agenda. This time he vowed to increase opportunity for minority- and women-owned business enterprises across New York State. In 2014, Governor Cuomo established a goal of 30 percent for […]