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Son seeks official recognition for father's neighborhood contributions
Summary
Kelvin Manzanette said he has pressed the community board to name a block after his father but was told local policy requires an honoree to be deceased; he reported securing written recommendations from local officials including a pledge from a senator to write in support.
During the interview Kelvin Manzanette described outreach to local officials about formally recognizing his father's decades of community work. He said he had spoken with the community board and learned an honorific block naming typically requires the honoree to be deceased; he framed his follow-up as advocacy rather than a concluded action.
Manzanette said he has obtained support from local leaders and was pursuing letters of recommendation. "Senator Diaz, he agreed to write a recommendation for him," Manzanette told the show. He also said he had discussed the matter with past borough presidents and was gathering signatures and endorsements to present to the community board.
