A Big Heart in a Small Package: Court officer honored as Employee of the Year
Employees in the Kings County Supreme Court know that when it’s their birthday, the first person to greet them with a cupcake will be Court Officer Bibi Mohabier. They also know that when someone steps out of line, that same sweet court officer will be there to step in.
“She’s the best of both worlds,” said Capt. Kevin Gatherer. “She’s a sweetheart — [a] wonderful, kind, beautiful human being. But at the same time, she is forceful when she has to be, and gets respect when necessary. She’s no pushover. That phrase about mistaking kindness for weakness…don’t with her, because she’s very kind, but very strong.”
Mohabier was celebrated by her colleagues as she was awarded the New York State Supreme Court Second Judicial District Employee of the Year Award by Justice Laura Jacobson during a special ceremony in the packed courthouse lobby on Thursday.