Born in 1985 in the Bronx , Gonzalo Duran’s story is as New York as it gets—equal parts hardship, resilience, and ambition. Today, as a candidate for Public Advocate, he seeks to bring a new kind of leadership to City Hall: one rooted in service, faith, and accountability.

A Childhood in the Bronx

Raised in Crotona Park East, Duran attended DeWitt Clinton High School, where he studied animal science and once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. He wrestled, played football, volunteered at the ASPCA, and took zoology courses at the Bronx Zoo. Even as a teen, his focus was less on grades and more on experiences that prepared him for a life of service.

Service and Sacrifice

On his 18 th birthday, Duran enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, becoming the first in his family to se

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