BP Diaz at St. Pat’s Parade, New Computer Lab & More

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. greets constituents along East Tremont Avenue during the annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 15, 2015

 

 

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. (L) and Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of NYC Hector Batista (R) discussed their careers, leadership and the importance of positive role models during a visit to IN-Tech Academy (M.S./H.S. 368) in Marble Hill on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. “For years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City has done an excellent job mentoring the youth of our borough and city,” said Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr. “Kids need positive role models to balance some of the negativity that they may encounter in their everyday lives via television, pop culture and social media. Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City fulfills that much needed role in the lives of many children, and I encourage Bronxites who are looking to share a rewarding experience to get involved with this tremendous program.”

 

 

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On Thursday, March 11th, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., hosted his annual Irish Heritage Celebration at the Rambling House. This year’s honorees included Patricia Lynch, Government/Media Strategist; Joseph McDermott, Executive Director of the Consortium for Workers Education; and Aedin Moloney, Artistic Director of The Fallen Angel Theatre Company. Pictured are: Council Member Andrew Cohen; event emcee Pat O’Keefe, Sports Director, News 12 The Bronx; Aedin Moloney; Patricia Lynch; Joseph McDermott; Borough President Diaz; Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene; and Bob Nolan.

 

 

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. checks out some of the new computers at the ribbon cutting for the Grant Avenue Elementary School’s new computer lab on Monday, March 16, 2015. Borough President Diaz provided $100,000 in capital funding for the project.

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