Tag: Gonzalo Duran
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A Party with Singing, Salsa, and Sociopolitical Discussions
Kenny Agosto excitedly goes over his list of honorees for his party and fundraiser later on that night. “Nilda, she’s like a mother to me. She taught me so much about the political realm.” he said as we sat at a big conference inside of his office. The list of honorees was originally only six…
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Bronx Strongest
Michael Max Knobbe has a mysterious nature about him with a flair of eccentricity and a penchant for adventure. In the three years that I have known him, we have only spoken for a total of twenty minutes. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview him during a business meeting and could see a change to…
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Fire Fighters and Police Officers Working Together
Fire Fighters from the 38th closed off 187th and Cambreleng; it seems the firefighters were called in to check for either a fire or trapped person. Witnesses say someone was trapped and possible fire was started. Firefighters took action checking the building from top to bottom but there seemed to be no fire and left…
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Need to Find Out Where to Get a Thanksgiving Meal? Check Out Bronx Community Meals.
Bronx Thanksgiving Community Meals “Feeding the Community & Less Fortunate” Beso Lounge 320 E 240th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 12 p.m. The Point with Real Life Church and The Prodigal Center 940 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Free clothes and toiletries as well* The Pagavilosa Family 23rd Annual Thanksgiving…
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Social Service Organization is the Backbone of the Community
In a small office, five desks sit comfortably as a steady stream of people trickle in and out. Sitting at one desk is Rrustem Celaj, Community Counselor, who is speaking in Albanian on the phone. To the right of him is Director Joseph Marano, also speaking on the phone but in Italian. Mr. Celaj apologizes…
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Sergeant Gonzalo Duran of Devil Dog USA, Inc. Featured in Norwood News
Devil Dog USA, Inc. would like to thank Norwood News and Editor-in-Chief David Cruz for taking the time to talk to Sergeant Gonzalo Duran. The article highlights the beginning of Devil Dog USA, it’s mission, and what is currently being done to help Bronx Veterans. Check out the article here and keep up to date…
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Connecting Borders at the American Veterans Ball
Military members in dress blues and ladies wearing ball gowns networked over piano music, the 1st Annual American Veterans Ball (AVB) in New York took place this past Saturday at the Greentree Country Club. This was not a common military ball, however, because it’s mission is different. The American Veterans Ball was created in 2014…
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Veteran Org Helping Student Vets With Scholarship
Service members and Veterans competed for three months for one thousand dollars scholarship, by composing a theme music for a local Veterans organization. “this is the 1st of its kind that I’ve seen” said Senator Gustavo Rivera while holding an overside check with both Devil Dog USA Inc. CEO Gonzalo Duran and COO Rosa Perlata.…
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48th Pct. School Supply Giveaway
With the demand of school supplies needed for children in the community, the 48th Precent Community Council made it their mission to new school year to have a school supply giveaway. This event was sponsored by SPMG, Devil Dog USA and TotalCare Pharmacy, to help with the residents in the community. The 48th Pct. closed…
