Ruben Diaz Sr.
Ruben Diaz Jr.
What Ruben Diaz Jr. learned from his father
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. cited the positive attributes of his father, New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.
New York State
The junior/senior tag teams of New York politics
It helps if voters already know your name.
New York City
A tale of two Ruben Diazes
A decade ago, the Bronx BP killed a mall project at the Kingsbridge Armory. Now, critics say he’s too close to developers.
Ruben Diaz Jr.
Son of a preacher man
Ruben Diaz Jr. has chipped away at some of the Bronx’s nagging stereotypes, and is hoping to replicate these successes citywide as he runs for mayor. And you can bet he’ll use his greatest asset: a natural, affable charm. Early on, he is lagging on fundraising and name recognition – but perhaps his biggest challenge is the behavior of his father, the Rev. Rubén Díaz Sr.
New York City
Could MMV’s congressional run hand Rubén Díaz Sr. the seat?
The oversaturated pool of progressives could benefit the conservative cowboy-hatted councilman.
New York City Council
New York’s elected officials who are also members of the clergy
New York’s tradition of elected officials who are also members of the clergy
Ruben Diaz Sr.
Will the Bronx elect a cowboy-hatted congressman?
Four candidates have already declared for the Democratic primary to replace Rep. José E. Serrano, which will be held next summer and, much to the surprise of outsiders, New York City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr. may be a serious contender.
Ruben Diaz Sr.
Rubén Díaz Sr.’s habit of offending
New York City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. is once again provoking outrage, suggesting he wouldn’t report sexual harassment since doing so would make him a “rat.” This is hardly the first rodeo for the cowboy hat-wearing councilman, who has a history of offensive comments.
Campaigns & Elections
The free-for-all to replace Rep. Jose Serrano
New Yorkers are bound to see an intense race for New York’s 15th Congressional District, now that Rep. José E. Serrano has announced his retirement, here are all of the people gunning for his seat, and those who are still on the fence about entering the race.
New York City
NYC hit its limit on charter schools
New York City will finally hit the limit on charter schools allowed in the five boroughs this month.
Ruben Diaz Sr.
Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.
Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.
Amazon
Amazon breaks up with NYC and sexual harassment victims speak in Albany
Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump, the state Legislature held a hearing on sexual harassment, the NYC Council dissolved Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s committee and the MTA offered some details about the new L train repair plan.
New York City
New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees
Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rumble in the Bronx
The borough’s grassroots progressives broke through with stunning upset victories by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Alessandra Biaggi. Can they keep the insurgency going?
New York City
Which New York City Council member is under investigation?
The New York City Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics met Thursday morning as it pursues a new investigation into “disorderly behavior” by a member of the legislative body – and so far, the lawmaker’s name is being kept secret.
Ruben Diaz Sr.
'What you should know' about Rubén Díaz Sr.’s bizarre column
Diaz’s penchant for writing political missives using his government email address has gotten him into hot water recently. On Monday, the city Council’s Committee on Standards and Ethics held a hearing about Díaz’s alleged use of government email to send political messages to staffers and colleagues.
Andrew Cuomo
New York doesn't do royal weddings, but it has its own royalty
New York doesn't have royalty, but the former colony seems fond of dynastic succession in politics.
New York City
How Uber is killing cabs
As Uber rises, yellow and green taxis are hitting the brakes.
New York State
Updated: Who’s on the ballot in state special elections?
In the New York state Legislature's special elections, 11 seats are open, nominees are chosen, and some races may be close.
Mathieu Eugene
