Senator Ruben Diaz to celebrate the 2nd “Abrazo Garifuna in New York”

PRESS RELEASE

March 15, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senator Ruben Diaz to celebrate the 2nd “Abrazo Garifuna in New York”

Bronx, NY-Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz, in conjunction with New York State Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and Community Leader Mr. Luis Sepulveda, will celebrate the 2nd “Abrazo Garifuna in New York.” This event will honor the contributions of the Garifuna-Americans to the fabric of New York City.

This event, by invitation only, will take place at Maestros Caterer’s located at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, New York, today, Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, together with Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz, Jr. and other elected officials, will present proclamations to (5) distinguished members of the Garifuna Community in (5) different categories. They are: Evelyn Arauz-Chamorro—Community Leadership, James Lovell—Arts & Culture, Florentina Colon—Faith Ledearship, Sara Nuñez Logan—Civic Ledearship and Nixon Arauz—Youth Ledearship.

For more information, please contact Brendaliz Candelaria at (718) 991-3161.

*By invitation only, the press is welcomed.