Tag: Sergeant Gonzalo Duran
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Confetti and Hugs Can Make All the Difference
Simple acts of kindness can make all the difference and can have a bigger impact than anyone can imagine. Since the beginning of November, the #22HugsADay campaign has been using the power of touch to connect Veterans and civilians on a deeper level. The purpose of the campaign was to lower a person’s defenses and,…
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The Spirit of Giving
After seeing Sergeant Gonzalo Duran on ABC, Dee decided to reach out to him. The lovely couple known as Dee and Dennis generously donated a wheelchair, golf clubs, and other items that can be used to help those coming home from service. This will allow Veterans to continue participating in Devil Dog USA, Inc. recreational…
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Animal Welfare and its Future in the Bronx: A Discussion with Pedro Rosario
Having dinner at La Casa del Sabor on East Tremont, the conversation turns to the state of animal rescue in the Bronx. Anyone in the animal rescue business knows that these talks usually consists of struggles, whether it is dealing with aggressive or negligent pet owners, seeing abuse, financial hardships, physical exhaustion of trapping feral…
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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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It’s Ok Veteran’s, Chili’s Is Not In The Bronx
The day after Veterans Day, Air Force Veteran Tomas Molina received terrible news that his pension from the Postal Service would be delayed. Due to being on a fixed income, the delay in his pension forces him to request assistance. While taking a stroll in his neighborhood to clear his head, he happened to notice a…
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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…
