London Reyes was born and raised in the South Bronx to Puerto Rican parents. For the last 30 years, he has been living in Yonkers with his family. As a kid, London watched Soul Train and Saturday Night Fever. He became fascinated and would mimic the popular dances. During the early ’80s, London gained popularity for his dancing. This attention would lead him to become a member of the NYC Breakers. During the mid-’80s at the peak of his b-boy career, London traveled the world performing with celebrities like Wyclef Jean, LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, and Run DMC. As a result of his hip-hop career, he was featured in Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Brooklyn Museum of Art’s Hip-Hop exhibit.
In 1991, London moved to Yonkers with his wife Laura, a Yonkers Public School Music Teacher. They have two sons who were educated in the Yonkers Public Schools system and have since graduated with honors from college.
Over the years, London witnessed what happens when politicians continuously divert funds from lower-income communities and slash essential programs and services. Due to the lack of investment and resources, he felt a moral obligation to get involved in his community.
London and Laura formed the AAA All-Star Program in 2005. This 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization was free to the community. The AAA All-Stars allow the youth to reach their full potential through academics, athletics, and arts. London has created scholarship opportunities for low-income public school students. He also produced free family events called “Unity in the Community”. Through the years London has organized and DJed social dance parties for Yonkers seniors.
In 2006, London was awarded a proclamation from the City of Yonkers for his dedication and commitment to the community. A year later, the Yonkers City Council awarded him the Ossie Davis Award which recognized him as being an outstanding member of the community. Through his community work, London became a founding member of the progressive groups LHVPAN and YPAN. He also served as a board member of The Yonkers Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade and The Salvation Army.
During the Presidential Campaign of 2016, London began organizing for Senator Bernie Sanders. In 2020, he volunteered again for Sanders and Jamaal Bowman.
For 15 years London held the position of Director of Entertainment for Nike Pro City Basketball League. In 2017, he left this title to focus on running his campaign in Westchester county.
A determined fighter, London has decided to run again for the 2021 election for Westchester County Legistlaor in the 17th District. London understands the obstacles and barriers many working families have faced and continue to, during these unprecedented times. For this reason, he is not seeking the endorsement of either of the major parties. Although London is a registered Democrat, he is fed up with the political games being played in Westchester and Yonkers.
For far too long, career politicians have been more obsessed with keeping their positions and donors happy. They’ve cast aside the needs and concerns of the people.
If elected as the next county legislator, London will not be there to cater to the party bosses, nor wealthy donors.
London will be a county legislator that will fight for working families and the youth across Westchester and District 17.
