WASHINGTON, D.C. — BROOKLYN CONGRESSMEMBER NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS (R-11) RECENTLY RECEIVED the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute’s Leadership in Public Service Award at the organization’s annual gala. The program celebrated the success of the U.S. Hispanic community and brought together an influential audience of elected and appointed officials, civic and corporate leaders, and diplomatic and international leaders to honor individuals who have made a profound impact on the Hispanic community by empowering the values of family, community, and leadership. Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said, “As the proud daughter of a Cuban refugee, it’s an honor to receive the Public Service Award from the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute and I will continue my work in Congress to make sure the voices of the Hispanic community are represented through common sense policies that protect our freedoms and shared values.” Members of Congress and corporate leaders founded the non-partisan Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute in 2003 to advance the Hispanic community’s economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness.CHLI’s purpose is to prepare future leaders through internships, fellowships, scholarships, and leadership conferences.
His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, received the CHLI Founders International Leadership Award at the same event, which had several honorees.
Left to right: CHLI Board Member Diego Zambrano, CHLI Advisory Council Member, Federal Government Affairs, Philip Morris International; Rep. Malliotakis; Congressman David Valadao (R-CA). Photo courtesy CHLI
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
