BP DIAZ TO HOST INAUGURATION & BRONX CENTENNIAL KICKOFF

 

On Thursday, January 9, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will be joined by local elected officials as well as business and community leaders for his inauguration ceremony and the official kick off to Bronx County’s year-round centennial celebration.

The ceremony will also feature the swearing-in of the Borough President and the entire Bronx City Council delegation, a historical nod to the first swearing in that took place when Bronx County was created in 1914. During the ceremony, Borough President Diaz and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce will also unveil a commemorative plaque celebrating the centennial.

In addition, the Empire State Building will light up in the colors of the Bronx flag Thursday night to honor the 100^th anniversary celebration of the creation of Bronx County.

When:                         Thursday, January 9, 2014

Where:                       Bronx County Building

Veterans’ Memorial Hall

                                    851 Grand Concourse

Bronx NY 10451

Time:                          6 p.m.