NEW YORK, N.Y. – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris joined annual festivities for Greek Independence Day in New York this weekend. The event capped off ongoing celebrations, including the passage of a Greek History Month resolution in New York State and a visit from Archbishop Elpidophoros to the State Capitol.

“As the son of Greek immigrants, I hold very close to my heart the Greek-American experience,” said Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris. “This is a perfect time to recognize the sacrifices of those who came before us and to celebrate the Hellenic values that have influenced the rest of the world.”

Photos from this weekend’s events are available here.