Mayor Adams visits United Bodegas of America 4th Annual Gala

Mayor Adams visits United Bodegas of America 4th Annual Gala

By Robert Press

Sunday December 3rd Mayor Eric Adams stopped in to the 4th Annual United Bodegas of America Gala that was held at Marina Del Rey in Throggs Neck to say a few words. One of the honorees was NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban which could explain one reason Mayor Adams stopped in, and the other could be the mayor’s thirty-five year friendship with Fernando Mateo who is associated with not only taxi drivers but also bodega owners. 

Former City Councilman Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr. was on hand to give the Invocation. Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson spoke about the wonderful things Bronx Bodega owners do. City Council members Oswald Feliz and Marjorie Velazquez, and Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia were also in attendance. 

Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr. gave the Invocation.

Honoree NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is with UBA President Fernando Radhames Rodriguez. 

 

Mayor Adams was able to enjoy a meal with his good friend Fernando Mateo. Members of the mayor’s staff and security detail are in the background. 

 

As Mayor Adams was leaving, I was able to ask him a question about the turmoil that has been going on at Bronx Community Board 11.