Brooklyn intersection co-named Dr. Roy A. Hastick Sr. Way
By Tangerine Clarke
The intersection of Caton
and Flatbush avenues in Brooklyn,
was co-named Dr. Roy A.
Hastick Sr. Way, after a heartfelt
ceremony on Saturday, May 8,
in honor of the late iconic leader,
and founder of the Caribbean
American Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (CACCI).
New York City Council Member
Mathieu Eugene of the 40th
Council District, who sponsored
the bill where the million-dollar
“Caton Flats” housing complex
is constructed, and houses
CACCI Headquarters, said Dr.
Hastick never gave up. “He was
a mentor to many, and was
truly dedicated to serving his
community. We honor his life
and will follow his legacy. He
was an immigrant like me,” he
added.
NYS Assembly Member,
Diana C. Richardson of the 43
Assembly District, who partnered
with Eugene, said Dr.
Hastick had dreams of amplifying
the small business community,
and to create international
trade and commerce to the Caribbean.
“It is rare that we can point
to a project that is solution oriented
in closing the gap around
equality and representation.
This is what makes Caton Flats,
Dr. Hastick’s dream, such a
sweet reality,” said Richardson.
Bishop Cecil Riley, pastor of
Freedom Hall Church, blessed
the proceedings, attended by
wife, Dr. Eda Hastick, daughters,
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Renee, Camille, Rolanda,
Telesford, Tamara and Ivey,
grandchildren and elected officials,
who praised Dr. Hastick
for his outstanding contributions,
and thanked Councilman
Eugene and Assemblywoman
Richardson, for their leadership
in honoring the illustrious
community leader.
Congresswoman Yvette
Clarke called Dr. Hastick a trailblazer
who established a community
that has been marginalized.
“It is fitting that there are
people who came to this community
to strengthen it. When
I look at his daughters, and the
next generations of Hasticks,
who are so talented, I see how
far we have come.”
Dr. Hastick didn’t do it by
himself, he had people in this
community and New York, who
believed in the vision that we
needed a Caribbean Chamber of
Commerce, and who spent tireless
hours working hard, bringing
people together.
“Let us continue today in the
spirit of our beloved Dr. Hastick,
by standing together to undergird
these institutions that have
been built in his vision, and
continue living out his name
and his legacy,” said Clarke.
NY State Comptroller, Thomas
P DiNapoli, who presented
a Citation to the Hastick family,
said Dr. Roy A Hastick Sr. had
great strength, and he empowered
people to make a difference,
Councilmember Mathieu Eugene, center and Assemblewoman
Diana C. Richardson extreme right, surrounded by
Dr. Eda Hastick, and family members at the unveiling of Dr.
Roy A. Hastick Sr Way, at the intersection of Flatbush and
Caton avenues in Brooklyn, on May 8. Photo by Tangerine Clarke
“bringing us together.”
“To me, Roy Hastick will
always be remembered as a true
giant, not only here in Brooklyn,
but all across our great
state of New York. He had a
wonderful life partner in you
Eda, and his beautiful family,
you kept him going.”
“This building, this street,
is a legacy of CACCI, we will
always honor,” said DiNapoli.
Brooklyn District Attorney,
Eric Gonzales, remembered the
once Brooklyn Borough Ambassador
as a wonderful human
being. “I am happy that Caton
and Flatbush will forever bear
his name, in the center of the
commercial district that he
loved so much, we are here
because we lost a great man.”
“Dr. Hastick was an amazing
man. He helped shaped my
thoughts. He also comes from
an amazing family. They are
very special,” said Scott Stringer,
NY City comptroller.
The street sign, Dr. Roy A.
Hastick Sr Way, at the corner
of Flatbush and Caton
avenues. Photo by Tangerine
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