Get Your Tickets Now for Paint Nite with the Friends

	Paint Nite with the Friends Join us for a Paint Nite to support the Friends of Van Cortlandt Park's future art programs in Van Cortlandt Park. Let’s get creative for a great cause! Where: Kelly Ryan's at 5790 Mosholu Ave. Bronx, NY 10471 When: Thursday September 17th at 7pm Why: Because It's Fun and Friends of VCP Needs Your Help How: Register now athttps://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/newyork/900179 At Paint Nite, a master artist will give us step-by-step  instructions to create a work of art – while we socialize  and sip cocktails. We’ll all go home with a masterpiece. No art experience needed! Paint Nite will donate a portion of ticket sales to the Friends  of Van Cortlandt Park who will use all proceeds to help fund  future art programs in Van Cortlandt Park. Help us put the “fun” in fundraising – please RSVP and  register now! Thanks so much for your support, All of your Friends at Friends of Van Cortlandt Park

"ABRAZO DOMINICANO IN NEW YORK"

  There was Dominican Pride and lots of beautiful Princesses on hand for the Abrazo Dominicano last night at Maestro's Cafe. The event started off slow as people were held outdoors for over an hour as it seemed to be a miscommunication as Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.'s staff were late in arriving. Once everything was set up the room soon filled to capacity, and everyone enjoyed the party. 

On hand were Team Crespo 2015 (the new name for the old Team Diaz) with Assemblyman, and Bronx Democratic County Leader Marcos Crespo the Master of Ceremonies this year. L - R are Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Congressman Jose Serrano, State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., and New member to Team Crespo Assemblyman Victor Pichardo. 

Yolanda Cruz belted out the United States National Anthem. 

Julio Allendi sang the National Anthem of the Dominican Republic.

The Honorees seated in front of the elected officials included Sra. Cira Angeles, Sra. Estela Vazquez, Hon. Roberto Rodriguez, and Lic. Rosa Ayala. 

In traditional Team Diaz now Team Crespo style, Maestro Caterers Chief Carvers Gjena and Edmond await the crowd as they ready to carve the succulent roasted pigs.