BRONX TIMES REPORTER,16 JANUARY 24-30, 2020 BTR
Diaz, Cuomo help earthquake victims
On Tuesday, January 14, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Governor Andew
Cuomo, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Assemblywoman Maritza Davila and others on a
trip to Puerto Rico to assess the damage from the recent earthquakes and discuss the
best ways for New York to assist the island. During the trip, the group visited a severely
damaged power plant in Costa Sur and toured the towns of Guanica and Ponce.
(top left) Diaz, Jr. gives relief supplies to a local resident. (top right) Diaz, Jr., Cuomo,
Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and others speak about how New York can help Puerto
Rico following the earthquakes. (middle left) Diaz (r) and Cuomo assess the damage
in Puerto Rico. (middle right) Diaz, Jr., Cuomo and others walk the island. (bottom
left) Diaz, Jr. gives relief supplies to the residents. (bottom right) Diaz, Jr. looks at
the severely damaged power plant in Costa Sur.
Photos courtesy of Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s offi ce