(Manila Bulletin) Maria Torres-Springer, the Los Angeles-born Filipina-American deputy mayor of New York who was put in charge of ensuring the economic recovery of the city in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is looking forward to reconnecting with her roots.
During a meeting with Consul General Cato early last month at the New York City Hall, the deputy mayor said she had been away for a long time, expressing her willingness to serve as resource person in future collaborations with the Philippine Consulate General as a way for her to connect with the Filipino community.
As deputy mayor for Economic and Workforce Development, Torres-Springer is considered to be one of the most powerful Filipino-Americans in the US Northeast. She was among the first officials to be appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams after he won his election bid in December… Read More
