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First baby born at Montefiore in 2021

By Jason Cohen

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Posted on January 4, 2021

Nathan Garcia the first baby born at Montefiore in 2021

Photos courtesy of Montefiore

The first baby born in 2021 at Montefiore hospitals was Nathan Garcia, born at 2:39 a.m. to parents Gissel Vargas and Jehovell Garcia.

Nathan weighs 7 pounds, 3 ounces and is 18 inches long. He was born at Jack D. Weiler hospital.

Gissel Vargas and her baby Nathan Garcia

About the Author

Jason Cohen

Jason Cohen is a reporter for the Bronx Times. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to the Bronx five years ago. Jason has been a reporter for about 14 years and loves what he does. In particular, he enjoys covering meetings, events, writing features and informing the public about news. He also has a passion for sports and anything with controversy, and his other interests include watching movies and going to the beach. When he isn’t reporting or writing, Jason spends his weekends working at a bagel shop. And, yes, he’s also a Mets fan. So, “Sorry Bronxites.”