Rubén Díaz Sr.
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This article is about the New York City councilor. For his son, the Bronx borough president, see Rubén Díaz Jr.
Rubén Díaz (born April 22, 1943)[1] is a Puerto Rican politician from New York City and an ordained Pentecostal minister. He represented the 18th district of the New York City Council[2] from 2018 to 2021.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, Díaz represented the 32nd district in the New York State Senate from 2003 to 2017; his Senate district included parts of the Bronx neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Parkchester, Morrisania, Hunts Point, Melrose, Longwood, and Soundview.
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Quick Facts Member of the New York City Council from the 18th district, Preceded by ...
Rubén Díaz | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 18th district | |
In office January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Annabel Palma |
Succeeded by | Amanda Farías |
In office January 1, 2002 – January 1, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Lucy Cruz |
Succeeded by | Pedro Espada Jr. |
Member of the New York Senate from the 32nd district | |
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Pedro Espada Jr. |
Succeeded by | Luis Sepúlveda |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-04-22) April 22, 1943 (age 81) Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Rubén Díaz Jr. |
Education | Lehman College (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1960–1963 |
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A socially conservative Democrat,[4][5][6] Díaz is known for his outspoken opposition to abortion[7] and same-sex marriage.[8]