Dear Neighbors,
It was great seeing so many of you last week as we traveled across the borough. On Thursday, we held our Dominican Heritage Month event and honored some incredible leaders and trailblazers making a difference in our communities. Our office also partnered with elected officials, city agencies, community leaders, and nonprofit partners to provide food, PPE and COVID-19 home testing kits in various neighborhoods throughout the borough, we checked in on our residents at one of our local NYCHA developments, highlighted a small business for Black History Month, and we kicked off Valentine's Day by visiting four senior centers.
Additionally, I want to once again remind you that applications to join your local community board are open, and we are encouraging everyone ages 16 and up to apply. You can click HERE for more information on how to apply in English or in Spanish.
As always, I remain committed to leading to leading this borough forward as we work towards building a healthier, safer Bronx for everyone.
In partnership,
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson
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On Thursday, February 10, 2022, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson hosted the borough's annual Dominican Heritage Month celebration at Grand Slam Banquet Hall in The Bronx. The event included live entertainment, food and refreshments. Amaurys Grullon, Artist and Co-Founder of Bronx Native served as MC for the event. Deputy Borough President Janet Peguero, the first Dominican immigrant to serve as Deputy Borough President, presented a proclamation to the Consul General of the Dominican Republic. At the event, we honored some incredible advocates and leaders that work tirelessly every day to better our community:
- Miguelina Camilo has spent her legal career in dedicated service to the City of New York. She currently serves as Associate Counsel to the Board of Elections in the City of New York, where she oversees and enforces New York Election law on all matters relating to the pursuit of public office.
- Yokarina Duart is the Director for Intergovernmental Affairs for New York City Emergency Management. She has responded to various disasters and emergencies in New York City, including building collapses, winter storms, and hurricanes. She has been deployed to assist in the response efforts to Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria in 2017 and Puerto Rico’s earthquakes in 2020. Additionally, she oversees the day-to-day operations for NYC Emergency Management and builds relationships with elected officials and different agencies.
- Tomas Ramos is the founder and president of the Oyate Group, an organization dedicated to providing and distributing critical resources across New York City. Tomas has done endless work towards equity in our community, and when the pandemic hit our borough hard, Tomas made sure Bronxites were getting resources as well as access to vaccines.
- Francisco Marte is the founder of the Bodega and Small Business Association and with this organization he reaches about to over 12,000 local business in the city. Francisco is a dedicated entrepreneur, and he makes health and safety a priority. As the founder of the Bodega and Small Business Association, he has worked tirelessly to protect essential workers.
- We also had the chance to recognize Michaell Santos, an incredible Bronx student and my former intern, who will be going to Yale University on a full scholarship.
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