by Erin Conlon 
Since 1982, El Puente (Spanish for “the bridge”) has been improving the lives of many in Williamsburg with their dedication to developing the community, inspiring leaders of tomorrow, and supporting countless justice-based initiatives. And at its helm is Dr. Frances Lucerna, El Puente’s president who co-founded the organization that’s become a staple of Southside Williamsburg, along with Luis Garden Acosta and Gino Maldonado.
Lucerna in particular went on to start the…
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