Rubén Díaz Sr. (born 22 April 1943) is a U.S. politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Díaz represents the 32nd District in the New York State Senate. His constituency includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Parkchester, East Morrisania, Hunts Point, Melrose, Pelham Parkway, Longwood, and Soundview.
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Díaz has been a resident of New York City since 1965. Prior to arriving in New York City Dí...
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Rubén Díaz Sr. (born 22 April 1943) is a U.S. politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Díaz represents the 32nd District in the New York State Senate. His constituency includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Clason Point, Parkchester, East Morrisania, Hunts Point, Melrose, Pelham Parkway, Longwood, and Soundview.
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Díaz has been a resident of New York City since 1965. Prior to arriving in New York City Díaz had served in the United States Armed Forces beginning in 1960, ultimately obtaining an honorable discharge three years later.
He would go on to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree from Herbert H. Lehman College. Later, in 1978, he became an ordained minister of the Church of God, whose headquarters are located in Cleveland, Tennessee. At the same time, Díaz served as Executive Director of the Christian Community Benevolent Association, Inc., and as a pastor at the Christian Community Neighborhood Church.
In 1993, Díaz was appointed to serve...
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