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Santo Domingo.- Another young Dominican professional in the United States has made the country of her ancestors proud. Betty Calvo-Torres after being first appointed to the seat by Mayor Byron Brown, was elected Criminal Court Judge in Buffalo, a position she’ll hold for 10 years, won on the basis of hard work in the U.S. judiciary.
She becomes the only female Hispanic Judge in Upstate New York.
Born in Puerto Rico, daughter of the Dominican of the Silvia Mercedes and Julio Calvo, her first post was that of Assistant District Attorney, where her work took her to win the primaries in September and then in the November general election, when she won the Buffalo judge’s bench for the entire 8th Judicial District.
After working as an Assistant District Attorney for five years, she established her own successful private practice, from which she began her quest for a judicial post.
Written by: bernies, 14 Mar 2008 3:55 PM
From: United States, falls church va
dominican are begining to show that we no only deal drugs but that we also can go far in the justice system abroad.
From: United States
Come to my chambers !!!!
Written by: ny4life, 14 Mar 2008 7:27 PM
From: United States, New York, NY
Another proud example of Dominican progress. There are plenty more to celebrate. We make a big difference in the U.S. lwith ots of success stories !
Written by: Edward, 14 Mar 2008 8:08 PM
From: United States, Leominster, Massachusetts
Wow I'm so proud of her!
Written by: josean, 15 Mar 2008 10:33 AM
From: United States
Will she have the power to extradite Lio-nel Fernandez ?
Written by: Edward, 15 Mar 2008 1:34 PM
From: United States, Leominster, Massachusetts
No, she's too busy trying to extradite Hipocrita Mejia! :-)
Written by: josean, 15 Mar 2008 1:53 PM
From: United States
Lio-nel "the Boy Scout" Fernandez; soon to be recommended for sainthood by the PLD cardinal, as soon as the No Show Jobs scandal dies down, has had almost four years in power and since 2006 the majority in both houses, I wonder why he hasn't arrested the criminal Mejia?
Inquiring minds want to know? Could it be that Mr. Mejia is an honest upstanding person or rather that those who live in glass houses should not cast stones.
Come on Lio, come on PLD, show some male genitalia arrest Hipolito, you will win in a landslide.
Edward the ball is in your God's court , you think he will play it!
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
they all have blood on their hands....some more than others....the PRD is drowning in it.....pepe you will sink if you dont remove those gold rolexes
Written by: wfrrir, 16 Mar 2008 10:44 AM
From: United States
I am very proud of her accomplishments. This shows that if you work hard you can achieve anything.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
it would be nice if we could get some integrity in our local Dominican judiciary.....New Yorkers would hope that she does not follow in the footsteps of our local Judges whose fame for corruption is unsurpassed....Good luck to her....and we are sorry for the embarrassment she must feel about her Dominican contemporaries in the Judicial field....
Written by: jeffreyb, 17 Mar 2008 10:08 AM
From: United States
ummm the person the article is written about is born and bred North American citizen of the USA not the DOminican Republic.....
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
same as Alex Rodriguez.....A ROD.....so what?
Written by: jeffreyb, 17 Mar 2008 11:40 AM
From: United States
so they are not dominican....they are from the USA....their loyalty stands with the USA not dominican Republic....that is why AROD played for the USA and not the DR in the Baseball....so if ur proud of all us north americans (from usa) who cares if ur Irish polish or dominican we are all american....thats what
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
that all depends how they look at it......I for example have two passports one Canadian and one American so what am I?...like wise A ROD and this prominent women judge are entitled to their duality.....so what ?
From: United States, Long island, NY
Jefreyb: take some iced tea or kool aid buddy, since I"m trying to understand Your "Elf" mentality, this is a great, positive news for the "Dominican Community"
Please: inhale, exhale and try to clear your "thoughts"
Written by: jeffreyb, 17 Mar 2008 10:33 PM
From: United States
Goulecolonial: ur example is most interesting...if u hold both USA and Canda passports ur breaking the law (US law) heres some news tou all (especially to those "Dominican Politicians"who hold USA passports) ur breaking the law. In response to "Rubirosa" it is great news for the Dominican community insofar as it is finally assimilating into the american way of life. just like the rest of the immigrants b4 them (german,Irish,etc).
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
jeff,,,law changed some years ago...duality of citizenship is now legal in USA....so what?
Written by: jeffreyb, 18 Mar 2008 6:59 PM
From: United States
Gouleetcolonial: The law remains unchanged. The only legal dual citizenship (from USA point of view) is USA-Irish..which Pres. Kennedy signed into law by Presidential decree back in 1963.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
jeffreyb ....You obviously have only one passport
Written by: jeffreyb, 18 Mar 2008 10:25 PM
From: United States
goulecolonial: you are correct....as entitled to by law.....next time u come to the states please present both of your passports tothe immigration officer...
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
I always ask which one he would like ....how do you like those apples Mr one passport
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
US Dual Citizenship: The U.S. government allows dual citizenship. United States law recognizes U.S. Dual Citizenship, but the U.S. government does not encourage it is as a matter of policy due to the problems that may arise from it. It is important to understand that a foreign citizen does NOT lose his or her citizenship when becoming a U.S. citizen. An individual that becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization may keep his or her original citizenship. However, as some countries do not recognize dual citizenship, it is important to consider it carefully before applying for U.S. citizenship.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
goodnight jeffery
Written by: jeffreyb, 18 Mar 2008 11:53 PM
From: United States
Gouletcolonial: The law is absolute....the USA does not encourage dual nationality. I also doubt your statement that you ask a USA immigration which nationalities passport would he care to see. I can just see u being escorted to that secondary interview at immigration. Having witness friends and family members with dual passports exit and enter different ports of entry NONE have ever asked the inspector which passport would they like to examine...very much on the contrary.....lets ask the American judge on whom this article is written....i bet she only has one passport....guess which one? Goodnight sir.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
I earned my dual citizenship through very difficult service many years ago.... and I will use which ever one I like while traveling ....thank you very much.....I have no fear of secondary interviews unlike yourself
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
There is nothing in US law forbidding a US citizen to possess both a US passport and a foreign passport -- provided, of course, that the person really is a citizen of both countries.
Written by: jeffreyb, 19 Mar 2008 11:20 AM
From: United States
I sugguest u call ur nearest US consulate or embassy for a reality check,buddy.
From: United States, New Jersey
Folks it's all genetics .. Let me explain,
A-Rod and Betty Calvo Torres were both born of 100% Dominican parents.
This means the only thing Gringo they have is a birth certificate and passport. Every cell in their body is composed of Dominican matter . Not to mention all the Dominican tradition, values, and blood flowing through their veins.. that makes them Dominican in my opinion..
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
I suggest
From: United States
Let us keep things in perspective. Most of your comments sounds so 19th and 20th century backward thinking. Let look at the present and into the future and face the new reality 21st century reality. America is no longer a melting pot but instead a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual ligual society. This melting pot concept is passé. We are and can be what ever we want, thanks to the benefits and advancements in communication and transportation. My 17 year old nephew was born and raised in New Hampshire, USA does not speak Spanish has never been to the DR (not yet) is the son of a Dominican-American father born in New York city and a white anglo saxon (WASP) mother of Swedish/English decent. He is proud of his Dominican ancestry and culture he loves baseball, merengue and mangú but most interestingly, his car vanity license plates read:
"I'm Dominican".
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
now did you look it up jeff..?...are you sure? now do you understand ? do I have to give you the link jeff?.......
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
and dont call me buddy
From: Canada, Alberta
anyways congradulations to betty calvo torres......job well done
From: United States, Long island, NY
Who cares.....................Dominican York, American-Dominican, dual citizenzhip, Dominican-american.
Her main blood lineage is "Dominican" but I guess our neighbors obsession to look for something "Under" to every news related to any well known "Dominican" in The US is
that They don't have anybody "Achieving goals" and reflecting what is to be a "Dominican"
At the end who cares????
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
if you took belial and ruby and a full grown sewer rat to the top of empire state building and then you dropped them off at exactly the same time which would hit the ground first..?...test your skills
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
Who Cares?
From: United States, Long island, NY
Gouletcolonial: thanks for the comments "Very uplifting and spiritual"
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
just kidding ruby
From: United States, Long island, NY
Respects once again "Gouletcolonial" since at the end We all are "Human beings"
with many good qualities and negative qualities.
At the end We are made ouf of "46 Chromosomes" good deal is 50 and 50 %
Man and Woman.
"God is always looking over mankind regarding how smart or ignorant We might Be"
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
God resides in us all
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
we are each and every one of us the holy ghost
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
I have been reflecting on a religious moment.....there is hopefully no one who thinks this vulgar
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
ruby I hope you understand ....my nasty comments are meant only to amuse myself.....and not to offend personally ......99% of the time
Written by: jeffreyb, 21 Mar 2008 12:08 AM
From: United States
The peace of the Lord be upon us all.
Written by: ceworld, 22 Mar 2008 5:29 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I do not know how you guys go for prasing her to fighting over?? All of your questions can be anwserd at the following site
http://www.richw.org/dualcit/policies.html . With regard to a child born outside the US to two American parents who are married to one another, this State Department document fails to mention the requirement that at least one parent must have "had a residence" in the US prior to the child's birth. This requirement is still a part of the law. I do not know the laws of any other country?
Please check this site out and get back with what you find??
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Inquiring minds want to know? Could it be that Mr. Mejia is an honest upstanding person or rather that those who live in glass houses should not cast stones.
Come on Lio, come on PLD, show some male genitalia arrest Hipolito, you will win in a landslide.
Edward the ball is in your God's court , you think he will play it!
Please: inhale, exhale and try to clear your "thoughts"
A-Rod and Betty Calvo Torres were both born of 100% Dominican parents.
This means the only thing Gringo they have is a birth certificate and passport. Every cell in their body is composed of Dominican matter . Not to mention all the Dominican tradition, values, and blood flowing through their veins.. that makes them Dominican in my opinion..
"I'm Dominican".
Her main blood lineage is "Dominican" but I guess our neighbors obsession to look for something "Under" to every news related to any well known "Dominican" in The US is
that They don't have anybody "Achieving goals" and reflecting what is to be a "Dominican"
At the end who cares????
with many good qualities and negative qualities.
At the end We are made ouf of "46 Chromosomes" good deal is 50 and 50 %
Man and Woman.
"God is always looking over mankind regarding how smart or ignorant We might Be"
Please check this site out and get back with what you find??