New Milford Immigrant Honored By McDonald's

NEW MILFORD, NJ — A New Milford McDonald’s employee was named crew person of the year out of more than 24,000 potential candidates from the New York Metro region.

Fitima Alba immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 1993. She has worked for Linda Dunham and Brian Hairston, a mother and son who own six McDonald’s restaurants. Alba works at the Bergenfield restaurant.

“Our customers all know and love Fatima for her smile and enthusiasm” Dunham said. “We are extremely proud of her and could not be happier for her to be recognized as crew person of the year as she truly embodies the sprit of the award.”

Alba also received a proclamation from Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and $500 from McDonald's.

Alba wants to take advantage of McDonald’s Archways to Opportunities, a program designed to help employees pay for their highest education.

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Pictured: Fatima Alba, center, received a trophy and plaque from Lynn Rudy, McDonald’s regional director

of operations. New Milford Mayor Norman Schmelz and Council President Arvin Amatorio of Bergenfield and Mayor Ann Subrizi of New Milford are also pictured. — Courtesy of IW Group Inc.