In honor of Pride Month, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. honored several local LGBTQ leaders at his annual LGBTQ & Allies Pride Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 5 at Billy’s Sports Bar. This year’s honorees included Fabio Cortez, Maria Rodriguez, Jahaira Gonzalez and Hands in 4 Youth – GSA at P.S./M.S. 29 in Melrose. Janet Weinberg was posthumously awarded the 2019 John Wade Award, which honors LGBTQ individuals for excellence in government service.
Diaz (l) presented a citation of merit to Hands in 4 Youth GSA at P.S./M.S. 29’s representatives.
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Maria Rodriguez graciously accepted her citation of merit from the borough president.
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Roz Weinberg (c) proudly accepted the 2019 John Wade Award honoring her late wife Janet Weinberg.
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James Young (l) of Queery and author Eddie Pabon were vending at the Pride event.
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Fabio Cortez (r) happily accepted his citation of merit from Diaz.
Photo by Kasey Rodriguez
