In Commemoration of Former Mayor David Dinkins
The Armory remembers former mayor David Dinkins, who has passed away at age 93. Mr. Dinkins was New York City’s mayor from 1990-1993. He was also the city’s first and only Black mayor.
In 2016, The Armory honored Mr. Dinkins with the “David Dinkins Starting Line” for his handing of the building’s keys to Armory late founder Dr. Norbert Sander in 1993. The hand-off sparked the transformation of a homeless shelter into a lively community site and the fastest track in the world.
“Mayor Dinkins started it all here at the Armory over 20 years ago. He believed in us and in the children of NYC. We can now say, thanks to him, we have seen over one million youngsters train, compete and prepare for future success right here in Washington Heights.”
Read more:
2016’s Ceremony at The Armory
Armory Track: Armory Honors Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins With Naming of Track’s Starting Line
New York Amsterdam News: The Armory Foundation honors Mayor David Dinkins
Patch Washington Heights: Washington Heights Armory Honors David Dinkins With Plaque, Ceremony
Today
The New York Times: David N. Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Dies at 93
NBC News New York: Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins Dies at 93
