People's Hall of Fame: Community Anchors

The Brian Lehrer Show | Feb 22, 2016

Every year the People’s Hall of Fame honors a group of New Yorkers from a particular community that have left their mark on this city. This year's special focus is on community anchors.

Steve Zeitlin, executive director of City Lore, talks about this year's inductees.

Plus, meet a few of this year's People's Hall of Famers:

Marjorie Eliot: for presenting jazz and theater in her own apartment for decades
Ricot Dupuy: for serving as a critical link between NYC’s Haitian community and the homeland
Dr. Uma Mysorekar: for serving as Founder and Director of the Hindu Temple in Flushing, Queens
Freddy Castiblanco: for community contributions as owner of La Terrazzo 7 Latin jazz club in Queens

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