In this episode of Gracias, Come Again, Honey sits down with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the son of Dominican immigrants who was born and raised in Los Sures, Brooklyn.

Reynoso opens up about growing up in a Section 8 apartment while his family relied on food stamps, and how education, a scholarship and a clear plan changed the direction of his life. His journey eventually led him into public service, first as a New York City Council member and later as the youngest borough president in New York City history. Elected to a four-year term, he also became the first Dominican to serve as a borough president in the city.

During this deeply personal conversation, Reynoso shares how his upbringing shaped his approach to leadership, why he entered politics and what it means to still live just three blocks from his childhood home, even as the neighborhood around him has transformed through gentrification.

He also reflects on the lasting influence of his mentor, Thomas, who taught him a lesson that continues to guide his life and career: “we don’t have the luxury of not having a plan”

This is a powerful conversation about Dominican identity, education, community, representation and the journey from Los Sures to Brooklyn Borough Hall.

In this episode of Gracias, Come Again, Honey sits down with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the son of Dominican immigrants who was born and raised in Los Sures, Brooklyn.
Reynoso opens up about growing up in a Section 8 apartment while his family relied on food stamps, and how education, a scholarship and a clear plan changed the direction of his life. His journey eventually led him into public service, first as a New York City Council member and later as the youngest borough president in New York City history. Elected to a four-year term, he also became the first Dominican to serve as a borough president in the city.
During this deeply personal conversation, Reynoso shares how his upbringing shaped his approach to leadership, why he entered politics and what it means to still live just three blocks from his childhood home, even as the neighborhood around him has transformed through gentrification.
He also reflects on the lasting influence of his mentor, Thomas, who taught him a lesson that continues to guide his life and career: &ldquo;we don&rsquo;t have the luxury of not having a plan&rdquo;
This is a powerful conversation about Dominican identity, education, community, representation and the journey from Los Sures to Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Gracias, Come Again: A Podcast by Honey German

Antonio Reynoso: Becoming NYC’s First Dominican Borough President

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