Arlene Rutuelo Joins Marty Golden's Staff

According to a media release from his office today, State Senator Marty Golden has hired Bay Ridge native Arlene Rutuelo, former proprietor of Third Avenue specialty store Nordic Delicacies, as an executive assistant at his Bay Ridge office at 7408 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.

Golden said he looked forward to working with Rutuelo, who recently retired after nearly 30 years as a Third Avenue merchant, praising her as an "outstanding local leader" who has made a difference in the neighborhood.

Rutuelo, a dedicated community activist, is the president of The Guild for Exceptional Children; a member of the 68th Precinct Community Council; and a member of the board of The Merchants of Third Avenue. 

She has also served as New York City coordinator for The Dina Foundation, a Norwegian organization with global reach that works to combat sex trafficking; as vice chair of the executive board of the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center, as a board member of the Scandinavian East Coast Museum; as co-chair of the Miss Norway Contest; and as co-chair of the annual 17th of May (Norwegian Constitution Day) Parade.

Thanking Golden for the opportunity, Rutuelo called it "a privilege" to continue to serve the community she loves.