Jul 8, 2016Reflections on a Difficult WeekThese days have been agonizing. Earlier this week, two black men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, were killed by law enforcement. Again, these deaths were caught on camera for the world to see and re-live, over and over. The videos from Baton Rouge and Minneapolis are horrific — a clear…2 min read2 min read
Sep 23, 2015Pope Francis, Welcome to El BarrioYour Holiness, Welcome to East Harlem, more popularly known as El Barrio. During your visit here to La Gran Manzana, I want to tell you a little bit about the neighborhood that I represent and what makes our community such a unique place in New York City. East Harlem makes…Spanish3 min readSpanish3 min read
