19 Facts About Bernadette Castro

Bernadette Castro was born on July 10,1944 and is an American businesswoman and former New York politician who served in the Cabinet of former New York Governor George Pataki.

Bernadette Castro is a partner with her family in Castro Properties.

In 2009 Bernadette bought back the Castro Convertibles furniture business with her family.

Bernadette Castro graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science in 1966 in Broadcast Journalism.

Bernadette Castro earned a master's degree in Education in Secondary School Administration in 1978 from the same institution and became the first woman ever to receive the university's College of Journalism Distinguished Alumnus.

Bernadette Castro was later inducted into the College of Journalism's Hall of Fame.

Bernadette Castro's singles have been compared to top girls groups of the era like the Shangri-Las and The Ronettes.

Bernadette Castro released additional singles on Colpix including "A Girl In Love Forgives" and "Sports Car Sally," popular among many girl group collectors for its hot-rod theme.

In 1995, Bernadette was appointed Commissioner of the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by Governor George E Pataki, a cabinet post she held for twelve years.

In 2006, Bernadette Castro established and strongly advocated an agreement by which Donald J Trump would construct a $40 million seaside dining and banquet hall at Jones Beach.

In 2017, Bernadette Castro was honored by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at their annual Sharing Hope Celebration Dinner with the Graymoor Award.

Bernadette Castro offers her support to a number of community organizations and charitable causes.

Bernadette Castro lends her support to organizations such as Tomorrow's Hope Foundation, The INN, and the Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research, and the Fort Lauderdale Royal Dames of Cancer Research.

Bernadette Castro serves on the Board of the Catholic Faith Network, is a member of the advisory board of Volunteers for Wildlife and a member of the advisory board of The New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Bernadette Castro served on the executive committee of the 2019 PGA Championship at the Bethpage Black Course on Long Island.

Bernadette Castro is an active member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, an organization her father, Bernard Castro, co-founded.

Bernadette Castro has four children: Terri Keogh, David Austin, Jonathan Austin and Bernard Austin, as well as nine grandchildren.

Bernadette Castro's son David Austin is a drummer, who lives in Jupiter, Florida.

Bernadette Castro's son Bernard Austin is an architect, and lives in Wilmington, North Carolina.