{"id":25703,"date":"2026-04-29T16:23:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=25703"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:23:29","slug":"from-basement-windows-to-boardrooms-rossana-rosados-bronx-attitude-is-a-masterclass-in-rising-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/from-basement-windows-to-boardrooms-rossana-rosados-bronx-attitude-is-a-masterclass-in-rising-up\/","title":{"rendered":"From Basement Windows to Boardrooms, Rossana Rosado\u2019s Bronx Attitude Is a Masterclass in Rising Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>NEW YORK, April 23, 2026: \u00a0Long before she ever stepped into New York\u2019s corridors of leadership, Rossana Rosado<\/em> listened to the world from a Bronx basement apartment \u2014 absorbing its rhythms, its struggles and its stories through ground-level windows. That vantage point would shape her life \u2014 and her legacy.<\/p>\n

In her new memoir, Bronx Attitude<\/em>, the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services<\/em>, former Secretary of State of New York<\/em> and trailblazing journalist delivers a vivid account of resilience, cultural identity and the relentless drive that carried her from the Bronx to the top tiers of media and leadership.<\/p>\n

The daughter of Puerto Rican migrants, Rosado grew up surrounded by hard work, tight-knit family traditions and an unshakable sense of possibility. That foundation fueled her remarkable ascent: from a young girl captivated by the pages of El Diario-La Prensa \u2014 the nation\u2019s oldest Spanish-language newspaper \u2014 to becoming its first female editor, and later its publisher and CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to recall the love, the brightness, the promise, the unity and the certainty I felt at that moment that a daughter of the Bronx would represent,\u201d Rosado writes in her memoir. \u201cThe proof that if one of us makes it, we all do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bronx Attitude retraces her journey, infused with a deep sense of duty and empowerment instilled by the family and community that shaped her early years.<\/p>\n

Rosado writes candidly about culture shock in college and the defining moments that shaped her sense of identity and purpose, leading to a 30-year career in New York media. From covering City Hall during the Koch administration to ultimately leading El Diario-La Prensa, her career both mirrored and chronicled the rapid growth and evolving challenges of New York\u2019s Latino community.<\/p>\n

From her Bronx childhood to a seat at the table in New York\u2019s most influential boardrooms, Rosado demonstrates what it means for Latinas to lead \u2014 and why representation matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we\u2019re at the table, we\u2019re able to bring to bear the communities that are not often seen,\u201d Rosado added.<\/p>\n

A celebration of family, heritage and perseverance, Bronx Attitude is a testament to what it means to step into spaces \u201cnot built for you,\u201d and then widen the doorway for others.<\/p>\n

Bronx Attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n

Publisher: Elite Voices\/ Halo<\/p>\n

Release Date: March 18, 2026<\/p>\n

ISBN-13: 978-1637658666 Available from\u00a0https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bronx-Attitude-Rossana-Rosado\/dp\/1637658664<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rossana Rosado is a journalist, author, educator and advocate for justice. Born and raised in the Bronx, she built a distinguished career in journalism spanning more than 30 years across print, radio and television. She made history as the first female editor of El Diario-La Prensa and later served as its publisher and CEO. Her work has earned some of the industry\u2019s highest honors, including an Emmy Award, a STAR Award from the New York Women\u2019s Agenda and a Peabody Award for Journalism.<\/p>\n

She holds a journalism degree from Pace University and a master\u2019s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College, where she also served as a Distinguished Lecturer, teaching courses within four New York State prisons.<\/p>\n

Rosado currently serves as a commissioner overseeing Criminal Justice Services for New York State. She previously served as Secretary of State of New York.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit\u00a0www.bronxattitude.com<\/a>\u00a0or find the author on Facebook and Instagram at Bronxattitude.<\/p>\n

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