'Friendly, Sweet, And Has A Big Heart': Hell's Kitchen Local Hero

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Sharon Greenberg, who nominated Dazzare Jefferson, a school crossing guard in Hell's Kitchen.

Name: Dazzare Jefferson

State: NY

Neighborhood: Midtown

Hero's job: Law enforcement

Relationship to nominee: Dazze is the school crossing guard on W 44th St - 10th ave

Reason for recognition: Everyone young and old know and love her. She is just the best.

One thing to know: As my first “friend” in Hells Kitchen. She not only makes sure the school kids are safe but also let me know about local HK construction updates. We also are Yankees fans so we discussed that as well. Dazze is friendly, sweet, and has a big heart.

Thank you for all you do, Dazzare!

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