Albert ‘Al’ Quinones Street Namimg
On Friday, May 28, many came together for the street renaming ceremony in honor of Albert Quinones.
This pioneer was known for his dedication to latin music, culture and his fi ght to rebuild Playground
52 in the Bronx. He was known as a fi ghter and many in attendance shared their stories. Attendees included
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr., former Bronx Borough President Fernando
Ferrer, James Melendez, Jose Clausell (musician and close friend of Al Quinones), Councilman Rafael
Salamanca, Jr.and so many others. As this event came to a close, Councilman Rafael Salamanca encouraged
community members to continue his legacy. This man is the true meaning of “Bronx strong.”
Photo by Jewel Webber
FALLEN HEROES HONORED AT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN VAN NEST
BRONX TIMES R 34 EPORTER, JUNE 4-10, 2021 BTR
Members of the Star of the Sea Cadet Corp ready themselves along with
the color guard behind them from the Theodore Korony Post #253 in
preparation for the ceremony honoring Construction Mechanic 3/C Anthony
Tartaglia. Photo by Jorge Santiago Photo by Jorge Santiago
Janet Shabman receives a plaque in honor of her late uncle Anthony Tartaglia who perished on the LSM 63
in Borneo during World War II. Followed by Earl Menard American Legion Post #19, Richard Vitacco, President
of the East Bronx History Forum, Bernadette Ferrara, President of the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance and
Ricardo Garcia from American Legion Unionport Post #1065. Photo by Ruth Papazian Photo by Ruth Papazian
Members of the Start of the Sea Cadet Corp process south along Van
Nest Avenue followed by the John Fraser Bryan Post represented with
their banner. Photo by Jorge Santiago Photo by Jorge Santiago