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New Rochelle honors Denise Clark and Sylvia Hamer at Black History Month celebration
Summary
Mayor Yadira Ramos Irvin and city leaders honored two long-time New Rochelle community leaders, Denise Clark and Sylvia B. Hamer, at a Feb. 5, 2026 Black History Month event that also included proclamations, a historical presentation and a youth steppers performance.
Mayor Yadira Ramos Irvin presented proclamations and praised community honorees at a Black History Month celebration in New Rochelle on Feb. 5, 2026. The city recognized Denise Clark, a longtime local business owner, and Sylvia B. Hamer, executive director of Hope Community Services, for their civic leadership.
The event, introduced by emcee Mark McLean, vice chair of the African American Advisory Committee, included remarks by City Manager Wilfredo Melendez and Councilman David Peters and proclamations read on behalf of state…
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