Senator Rev. RubĂ©n DĂaz, in conjunction with New York State Assemblymen Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda, Michael Blake and newly elected City Council Member Rafael Salamanca, celebrated the 6th “Abrazo Garifuna in New York.” held Friday night at Maestro's Caterers. Over 500 people attended this standing room only event, and the photos below will tell the rest of the story.
Above - There were photo ops with the elected officials before the event.
Below - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. was on hand and almost everyone wanted to greet him, or have their photo taken with him.
Above - BP Diaz opened the event as the five Honorees came into the room with an elected official.
Below - Honoree Yasmin Ramos enters with Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda.
Above and Below - After showing off some dance moves Honoree Mirta Reyes and Assemblyman Michael Blake come to the front of the room.
Above - Honoree Barbara Neil Lopez enters with New City Councilman Rafael Salamanca.
Below - Honoree Sulma Arzu-Brown enters with Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda who stood in for his semi-twin brother Assemblyman Marcos Crespo who arrived afterwards.
Above and Below - No it is not the same photo, but Mr. Felix Gamboa was the hit of the night when he sang the International Garifuna Anthem.
Above - The five Honorees, Barbara Neil-Lopez, Mirta J. Reyes, Yasmin Ramos, Candido Nunez, and Sulma Arzu-Brown.
Below - I was able to take my place as one of the members of 'TEAM DIAZ' as I stood in for Assemblyman Marcos Crespo.
