Background
Diaz, Ruben was born on April 22, 1943 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Diaz, Ruben was born on April 22, 1943 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Bachelor, CUNY: Lehman College, Bronx, 1976. Degree in theology, Damascus Bible Institute, 1978. HD (honorary), National Evangelical University, Dominican Republic, 1997.
Pastor Seward Avenue Church of God, Bronx. Founder, executive director Christian Community Benevolent Association, Inc. Founder, pastor Christian Community Neighborhood Church.
Member District 18 New York City Council, since 2001. Member District 32 New York State Senate, since 2003. Served with United States Army, 1960-1963.
Appointed member New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board, 1993—1996.
Married Leslie Yvette Diaz. Children: Damaris Kiley, Samuel, Ruben Junior.