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Remarks

Aldebol highlights Little Yemen's history and new funding pathways

New York City Council · Oct 8, 2026 · starts 0:01:23 · 28 sec

Aldebol describes Little Yemen as a vibrant community she represents, noting its cultural institutions, small businesses, and residents as central to the East Bronx's identity. She says the cultural district designation would celebrate Yemeni heritage and create new funding pathways for investment.

Shirley Aldebol

Little Yemen is a vibrant community with a proud history that I have the honor of representing on City Council.

Shirley Aldebol

Its cultural institutions, small businesses, and residents are an important part of the East Bronx's identity.

Shirley Aldebol

The cultural district designation would recognize and celebrate the Yemeni community's rich cultural heritage and contributions to the East Bronx, while providing new funding pathways for investment into this important community.