Rubén Díaz Sr.
Rubén Díaz | |
|---|---|
| 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 | April 22, 1943 |
| 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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Rubén Díaz Sr. (born April 22, 1943) 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 from 2018 to 2021. 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. A socially conservative Democrat, Díaz is known for his outspoken opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.