It was a nasty rainy Friday night which may have kept some people hime, but that did not stop Team Diaz from having their annual African-American Abroza at Maestros Caterers. The room was filled with over 400 people who enjoyed the delicious Maestros food, and some who had their photo taken with the elected officials on hand.
Above and Below - Some of the people who had their photos taken with Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr., Assembly members Luis Sepulveda and Victor Pichardo.
The five honorees were – Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, - Ms. Norma Saunders. Assemblyman Marcos Crespo – Ms. Annie Johnson. Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda - Ms. Constance Walker Hendricks. Councilman Rafael Salamanca – Mr. Daniel Barber. A posthumous honor was bestowed upon Ms. Charlotte Terrel Sapp to her family by Assemblyman Victor Pichardo. 79th A.D. Male District Leader John Tucker stood in for Assemblyman Marcos Crespo who was visiting Israel.
Above - The American and Negro National anthems were sung by Ms. Sherry Williams.
Below - Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. during his speech blasted the New York City Housing Authority for its poor maintenance and lack of heat in many of the NYCHA houses. He said it took the state less time to build a bridge (the new Mario Cuomo Bridge) than it takes NYCHA to change a boiler at the Patterson Houses.
Above - Honoree Ms. Norma Saunders thanks Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. for his recognition of her.
Below - Honoree Mr. Daniel M. Barber thanks Councilman Rafael Salamanca for his recognition of him.
