NYC courts celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
More than 70 participants from across the New York City court community gathered for a virtual Kings County Family Court Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Monday.
As part of the celebrations, Administrative Judge Jeanette Ruiz, who played an instrumental role in the initial creation of the event in 2013 and is retiring in the coming weeks, was honored for her contributions and leadership.
“We really need to celebrate our cultures, our backgrounds, our diversity,” Ruiz said, crediting her late husband with the encouragement to start the annual event. “I can think of no greater honor than to have this event continue throughout the years and have it become part of the culture of New York City Family Court.”