Ruben Diaz's Press releases

January 6, 2012

Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Archdiocese of New York

1011 First Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Dear Archbishop Dolan:

On this Feast of the Three Kings, I join with New Yorkers to celebrate the news that you have been selected to serve as a Cardinal in the Catholic Church.

I heard you say in a television interview that you are “honored and humbled” by this inspired choice of Pope Benedict XVI and as one who considers you a friend, I would like you to know that New York is blessed by this choice.

In the great spirit of interfaith unity, I look forward to your years of leadership in New York and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Por el Senador Rev. Ruben Diaz

Distrito 32 Condado del Bronx, New York

El Miercoles 3 de Enero, me encontre en Albany la Capital del Estado de New York, escuchando al Señor Gobernador Andrew Cuomo exponer los planes que tiene para el Estado de New York.

Entre los planes del Gobernador se encuentra el cambiar la Constitución del Estado para legalizar los Casinos y juegos en el Estado.

El Señor Gobernador, debe saber, como muchos de nosotros sabemos, que los juegos y apuestas, convierten las personas en adictos peores que los adictos a las drogas.

Son muchos los hogares destruidos por el vicio de los juegos, son muchas las familias que se encuentran en la calle al no poder pagar sus rentas porque lo perdieron todo en los juegos.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2012

Bronx, NY- On Saturday, January 7th, State Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz along with Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, The New York Hispanic Clergy Organization and other elected officials, will come together to provide the children of our community a Three Kings Day Celebration. The first 500 children between the ages 1- 9 years old, will receive a toy and a book bag. “There will also be live music and entertainment for the children,” stated Senator Díaz.

This activity will take place :

On: Saturday, January 7, 2012

At: P.S 5

564 Jackson Avenue (corner 149th St.)

Time: 12:00 pm

Por el Senador Rev. Ruben Diaz

Distrito 32 Condado del Bronx, New York

Tel. 718-991-3161

Con la visita de los Tres Reyes Magos Gaspar, Melchor y Baltazar termina la celebración de las fiestas Navideñas, aunque en Puerto Rico y otros lugares de Sur y Centro America, extienden las fiestas hasta las Octavitas.

Nosotros los de Centro y Sur America, cuando llegamos a Norte America; nos encontramos con Santa Claus y otras culturas que tienden a opacar las ricas y bellas tradiciones de nuestro pais.

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA

29 de diciembre del 2011

Bronx,NY- El Senador Rev. Rubén Díaz junto al Presidente del Condado del Bronx, Rubén Díaz Jr., el Asambleísta Marcos Crespo, La Organización de Ministros Hispanos de New York y otros oficiales electos se reunirán el Sabado 7 de enero para celebrar la visita de los Tres Reyes Magos con los niños de la comunidad.

Los primeros 500 niños entre las edades de uno (1) a nueve (9) años de edad recibirán regalos completamente gratis. Habrán juguetes y mochilas con materiales escolares para los niños que regresan a las escuelas. “Tambien habrá música y entretenimiento en vivo para los niños,” comentó el Senador Díaz

Actividad se llevará a cabo:

By Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz

32nd Senatorial District Bronx County, New York

Tel. 718-991-3161

The year 2011 has been one of ups and downs for our community: we have endured political scandals; Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget has practically eliminated programs and services for the needy in our community; marriage between men with men and women with women was imposed on our people; an extreme sex education curriculum has been introduced into the public schools of the city of New York by Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and the elimination of the use of the public schools by churches for worship and service to our Lord. These are among some of the many and most important events of the year 2011.

For Immediate Release

December 13, 2011

New York State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) has released the following statement in response to the killing of veteran NYPD Officer Peter Figoski:

“My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the four daughters, parents, brother, family and friends of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski who was shot in the face and killed in the line of duty in Brooklyn on Monday.

During the past few months, a lot of criticism has been directed toward the NYPD, sometimes with a complete disregard for the real dangers police officers take every day when they respond to calls. Tragically, NYPD Officer Figoski’s death reminds us of those dangers.

December 7, 2011

For Immediate Release

New York State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) has released the following statement today in preparation for today’s extraordinary session in the New York State Legislature that will increase income tax on the rich:

“Governor Andrew Cuomo has finally seen the light! Once again, time has proven me right

Earlier this year, no one wanted to follow my lead when I insisted that we will never come out of this mess and stop hurting the poor unless we enact a Millionaires Tax and extend our rent control laws.

By the Rev. Senator Ruben Diaz

While the City’s poor residents were the losers of the week, Walmart was the big winner.

The local, state and national media have reported that, in terms of sales, this past Thanksgiving weekend was the largest in history.

"Black Friday," as the day after Thanksgiving is called, generated an unprecedented $52.4 billion in sales, providing an enormous boost to the economy. Despite the fiscal crisis, consumers spent a historic amount of money on “Black Friday.”

Shopping centers, supermarkets and all types of stores were overcrowded with people, including rows of consumers who either slept or stood in lines for more than 48 hours prior to "Black Friday."