- Waldo Cabrera
Waldo Cabrera is an accomplished businessman, a community activist and an internet news personality. He was born in Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic and migrated toThe Bronx , NY at the age of eight.Waldo is one of four children. His parents were building janitors with strict rules and great work ethics. Waldo’s after school activities consisted of sweeping, mopping, packing mountains of garbage and helping dad unclog toilets.
His hard work and dedication quickly paid off at in New York City’s High School of Art & Design. He became a student body leader culminating as the school president.
At
Syracuse University , he continued his involvement and commitment to helping fellow students adjust to college life as a Resident Advisor.After receiving an advertising degree from Syracuse University, Waldo began his career in creative communication. During his 12 years at
4Kids Entertainment [ [http://www.4kidsentertainmentinc.com/ 4Kids Entertainment ] ] , he was part of a stunning growth period that saw the company go from about 25 employees to over 300. First serving as creative director then as a Vice President of 4Kids Home Video, he helped establish worldwide brands such as Nintendo, Ninja Turtles, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon.He often speaks to kids in Washington Heights, the
South Bronx andHarlem and volunteers his time at Puerto Rican and Dominican non-profit youth groups. In an effort to combat poverty in his hometown, he established a computer institute in Altamira, Dominican Republic. Through the Brentwood Rotary Club, The Brentwood Summit Council and Islip.TV, Waldo works on literacy and community pride programs.In 1999 he married Sandy. They have a four-year old son named Max.
Career
After seeing news on Long Island turn more and more negative, Waldo used his experience in television and as a community activist to launch a web based TV station, MyLITV.com (Islip.TV). It focuses on the positive people and events.
Within it’s first year in existence, [MyLITV.com won the BOLI (Best On Long Island) for Best Internet News and Best Internet Politics.] [ [http://www.mylitv.com/news/?c=148&a=1243 MyLITV.com Tops Newsday.com For Best On Long Island Honors ] ] At the Fair Media Council's [FOLIO Awards] [ [http://www.mylitv.com/news/?c=148&a=1205 Islip.TV (MyLITV.com) Stands Alone Among Long Island News Sites ] ] , MyLITV.com (Islip.TV) was the only web site to receive this journalism award. Other honors include a Gold Award for Best Internet Segment, Outstanding Media Award from the Town of Islip and Outstanding Media Activist from the NY State Senate.
He is also the creator and owner of the websites ISLIP.TV and MyLITV.com. [cite web|title=About Us|publisher=MyLITV.com|url=http://www.mylitv.com/about.php|accessdate=2008-07-04]
In 2008, Cabrera announced his candidacy for Assemblyman in
New York State 's 6th Assembly District. In 2006, Walod attempted to run for that same seat as a Republican. [ [http://blogs.trb.com/news/local/longisland/politics/blog/2006/10/wheres_waldo_hestrying_for_a_c.html Where's Waldo? He'strying for a comeback (Spin Cycle) ] ]Waldo Cabrera was the Vice President of 4Kids Home Video. [cite web|title=New VP at 4kids.(Waldo Cabrera named VP at 4Kids Home Video)|publisher=Video Store|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb335/is_200212/ai_hibm1G196337920|accessdate=2008-07-04] cite web|title=Waldo Cabrera for Assembly|publisher=WaldoCabrera.com|url=http://waldocabrera.com/|accessdate=2008-07-04]
Conservative Party Support
The Suffolk County Conservative Party has endorsed Cabrera. [http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/longisland/ny-powald085756285jul08,0,4829729.story]
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