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Santo Domingo.- Dominicans who live in the United States won important posts in Tuesday’s elections, including Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor-elect William Lantigua, the first Hispanic to reach such a position in the State.
Moreover, four of Lawrence’s nine Council seats were won by officials of Dominican origin.
Another big winner is Queens County Civil Court judge Diccia Pineda-Kirwan, who was elected to a Supreme Court bench in New York State’s 11th Judicial District, becoming the first Hispanic woman to reach the post.
Her election marks another milestone for the Dominican community in New York State’s top judiciary, as the Dominican Rolando Acosta has held a bench in the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division for several years.
Council for Dominican Communities Abroad (CONDEX) executive vice president Alejandro Santos, in the name of the Dominican Government congratulates the Dominican officials on their new accomplishments as well as those who were reelected, and affirms that they’ll have a positive impact on the lives of the Dominicans in the places they represent.
Other Dominicans who won the elections in New York City are Ydanis Rodriguez, Councilman, District 10 in Washington Heights and Fernando Cabrera, Councilman District 14, the Bronx;
Also Wilson A Terreo., Councilman, Second District, Yonkers City, New York, and in Lawrence Massachusetts, Modesto Maldonado, Councilman, District C, Daniel Rivera , General Councilman, and Oneida Aquino, Councilman, District D.
The Dominican officials reelected to new terms are Julio Guridy, reelected to a third term as Councilman in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Diana Reyna, reelected Councilman in District 34, Brooklyn, New York; Julissa Ferreras, reelected Councilman in District 21, Queens, New York; and Frank Moran, reelected General Councilman in Lawrence.
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For those who were elected with Dominican origin, there is one more thing should root in your heart:
"Explain and teach the DR government, STOP CORRUPTION". You need to share your responsibilities to make DR moving up little by little.
I support your recommendations!
Thumbs down on new Constitution
Lawyers Nassef Perdomo, Cristobal Rodriguez, Eduardo Jorge Prats and Josue Fiallo explained to students the pros and cons of the new Constitution that is due to go into effect on 11 December, as reported in Hoy. At the gathering, "Constitutional Reform: Progress or Setback," Perdomo and Rodriguez spoke up on the cons of the new Constitution, including clauses that impede citizens from protesting its violations and the approval of the Art 38 (formerly 30) that bans any form of abortion. Jorge and Fiallo sought to convince the students that the 2009 Constitution took into consideration 90% of the opinions coming from national consultations prior to the convening of Congress for the final decision on what should go in and what should be left out.
Law students of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, the largest Dominican private university, organized the debates.
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Lie-onel Fernandez it appears the tide is begin to turn against you and your corrupt cohorts!
WHAT? You mean there aren't any?
Racism!
I congratulate all of these individuals on their significant achievements, with most special congratulations to the honorable justice Diccia Pineda-Kirwan. She alone enjoys the position of greatest influence and, as such, shall be under the most intense magnifying glass.
Justice Pineda-Kirwan, our nation's reputation has been greatly damaged, almost beyond repair, by our political and governmental and judicial leadership-who lacking integrity and decency have proceeded to destroy the elements essential to assure a functioning modern society. I will omit the privileged class, for they are effectively puppeteers and, as such, clearly control the government. We need to re-build our reputation, premised on integrity and respect for the law and thirst to succeed in a leveled playing field. The weight of a success and respect-hungry nation is on your back. I believe the strength of your character is up to the task. Please don't let us down.
From: United States
When will the U.S. celebrate the gringitos that win positions in Dominicna elections?
WHAT? You mean there aren't any?
Racism!"
What do you mean LIE-onel Fernandez doesn't count? After all he promised to make Santo Calcutta into Nueva "Yol" Chiquito!