Public School Wing Named After Legendary Principal
Sunset Park — A woman who guided the education of tens of thousands of children during her more than three decades of service to the New York City public school system was immortalized when a wing at one of the schools where she had served as principal was named after her.
Yvette Aguirre was on hand for the unveiling of the Principal Emeritus Yvette Aguirre Wing at P.S. 169 at 4305 Seventh Ave. on Feb. 10. Aguirre served as principal of the school from 1987 to 1997.
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez, state Sen. Marty Golden, Councilwoman Sara Gonzalez and Borough President Marty Markowitz attended the ceremony. Former Council members Sal Albanese and Stephen DiBrienza were also at P.S. 169 to congratulate Aguirre on the honor.