Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation have announced that, through the efforts of BOEDC and Taste New York, a special connection has been made with Puerto Rico where the spicy flavor of serrano […]

  July 20, 2016, BRONX, N.Y.—Tenants of 1307, 1311 and 1315 Merriam Avenue are today filing a lawsuit against their landlord, David Diamond, to demand that he be held accountable for his failure to provide gas and other essential services. […]

We’ve just finished compiling our Q2 2016 Foreclosure Report, covering first-time residential properties and wanted to share with you the results. You can find out more in our blog post, but here are some of the key findings: The Bronx […]

SCHUMER: ZIKA HAS A BULLSEYE ON NEW YORK CITY WITH CONFIRMED CASES NOW IN THE HUNDREDS; DESPITE REAL HEALTH THREAT, SENATE ABOUT TO BREAK—THIS WEEK—FOR REST OF SUMMER WITHOUT TAKING ACTION; SCHUMER  PUSHES $1.9 BILLION EMERGENCY BILL TO HELP NYC […]

Ridgewood Savings Bank Offers Free Document Shredding Throughout NY Area At Local Branches To Help Prevent Identity Theft   To help fight identity theft, Ridgewood Savings Bank will host nine document-shredding events at their local branches. It’s reported that 88% […]

COBA Radio: Real Talk, Real Time Join us this Sunday, March 6th at 7pm on WBLS/WLIB with your host Norman Seabrook as we discuss reform on Rikers Island and the presidential election. Call in and let us know what you […]

Report Finds Potential for Nearly Two Million Square Feet of Development at Concourse Yard   Today, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued a preliminary report cataloging the potential of platform development at three borough railyard sites.   The report […]

SEPÚLVEDA AND DIAZ TO HOLD RALLY FEB 10 WITH PARKCHESTER CONDO OWNERS IN FRONT OF MANAGEMENT OFFICE TO PROTEST ‘DRACONIAN’ INCREASES IN COMMON CHARGES  Will seek court injunction to block imposition of the new charges Assemblyman Luis Sepúlveda and State Senator Rev. […]

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. has issued a letter expressing his strong concerns about Intro 0209-2014, more commonly known as the “bag fee” legislation. While the legislation seeks to protect the environment, Borough President Diaz is concerned that it […]

  “Considering the divide that exists in Congress, it took great leadership and courage on the part of President Barack Obama to make this executive decision. I hope this is a first step in spurring Congress into action to work […]

  “Governor Cuomo’s clarion call to increase the statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour is a game changer. We continue to create jobs and put people to work in The Bronx, but we need to do more as a […]