PRESS RELEASE

March 13, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE WILL GET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE ABRAZO GARIFUNA IN NEW YORK

Bronx, NY-Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, in conjunction with New York State Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblymen Marcos Crespo and Luis Sepulveda, will celebrate the 4th “Abrazo Garifuna in New York.” This event will honor the contributions of the Garifuna-Americans to the State and City of New York .

The event, will take place at Maestros Caterers located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, New York, this Friday, March 14, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz together with other elected officials, will be presenting proclamations to (4) distinguished members of the Garifuna Community in (4) different categories. They are: Aquina Valentin-Community/Civil Leadership, Felix Gamboa, Arts & Culture, Pastor Andrew Nunez-Faith Leadership, and Perla Gonzales-Youth Leadership.

For more information, please contact Leila Martinez at (718) 991-3161.