De la República Dominicana a la Alcaldía: Mayor Brian DePeña : The Dominican Mayor on Faith, Family & Building Community Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he immigrated to the United States to pursue new opportunities. He first settled in New York, and later to Massachusetts, bringing a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to build a better future for his family. Soon after arriving, he founded the first Latino-owned hardware store in his neighborhood and alongside his father, he established a successful business that provided the community with essential tools and materials while offering a welcoming space where residents could interact in their native language. Through these interactions, he became increasingly aware of the challenges facing residents and small business owners, inspiring his advocacy for economic growth and s ...