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  Castro, Nelson L.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
 
NameNelson L. Castro
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Bronx, New York , United States
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Born January 25, 1972 (52 years)
Contributornystate63
Last ModifedRBH
Dec 30, 2020 10:05pm
Tags Hispanic - Convicted -
InfoNelson Castro was born on January 25, 1972, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, arriving in New York City at the age of 11, where he was enrolled in the public school system. Along with his mother and brother, they had to abruptly relocate to the state of Michigan, where he completed high school at Berrien Springs High and continued his undergraduate studies at Andrews University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. There he became co-founder of the Latin American Student Club. Upon his return to New York, he also attended Empire State College. In the summer of 1994, he returned to New York and moved into a humble apartment in the West Bronx.

Nelson was able to get first-hand experience by serving as chief of staff for Adriano Espaillat, state Assemblyman for the 72nd District. There he handled cases from immigration to housing to domestic violence, among others. It was in this function where it became evident that he had a calling to become a servant of the people. In November 2008, Nelson Castro made history by becoming the first Dominican American elected to public office in the Bronx.

For over 10 years, Nelson has contributed to the development of communities of color in the West Bronx, as well as in upper Manhattan. His public service career solidified with his involvement in organizations such as the Children Arts & Science Workshop, the American Latin Association of New York (ALANY), the UMCED, the Washington Heights and Inwood Coalition, the Dominican Community Service Center, Plaza Las Americas, the Washington Heights Arts Center, and Dominicans 2000. These organizations focused on providing different services to people of limited resources. Within these organizations, Nelson occupied various capacities ranging from co-founder, director, president of the board, or simply being an active member.

Nelson continues to work on the well-being of the community. He continues to reside in the Bronx. He is an active member of ALANY and the Inwood and Marble Hill Chamber of Commerce, serving as board member or advisor. He has also recently established the organization “We Are United for Progress,” and is a founding influence in the Dominican American Civil Rights Council. Simultaneously, he dedicates himself to working with different organizations and groups that represent the senior population to offer them a better option in their comprehensive medical coverage.

Nelson has published various articles on the importance of our right to vote and has participated in public forums that have encouraged people to exercise their right to vote. Asked of his greatest accomplishments, Nelson says, “Having made history by becoming the first Dominican American elected to public office in the Bronx and my children.” He is a loving father of his daughter, Jennel (16) and son, Christopher (11).

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Apr 04, 2013 06:00pm News New York Assemblyman Nelson Castro Resigns Amid Corruption Probe  Article RBH 

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  11/06/2012 NY Assembly 86 Won 96.47% (+93.56%)
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NY District 13 - D Primary - Jun 26, 2012 D Adriano Espaillat