Bronx Borough President Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
By Robert Press
Tuesday afternoon was Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibsons Celebration of Cinco De Mayo, or the day that the Mexican Army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Mariachi Ramos NYC performed song before Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson was introduced by Silvia Posada of Essen Health Care. Borough President Gibson welcomed everyone to her first celebration of Cinco De Mayo . On hand to help celebrate were Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Councilwoman Althea Stevens, representatives of Mayor Eric Adam and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
Bronx Borough Gibson honored three leaders from the Mexican community with Certificates of Merit, Melissa Valencia, Dulce Merino, and Vanessa Hernandez. There was plenty of delicious Mexican food to sample.
Various Mexican foods are lined up across the tables.
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