Mark Perez becomes first Hispanic American to reach rank of sergeant in the history of Hempstead
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- History is being made in one Long Island village after decades of waiting. The first Hispanic American has been promoted to high...
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- History is being made in one Long Island village after decades of waiting. The first Hispanic American has been promoted to higher office within the Hempstead Village police force. "It means the world. I grew up here. This is my home," Mark Perez said. Perez's family watched as he was promoted from officer to sergeant, becoming the first Hispanic American to reach that rank in the history of Hempstead Village. "Hopefully moments like this give other people motivation to say hey, if he can do it, I can do it, too," Perez said.