Local leaders host Lunar New Year Celebration in Coney Island
Coney Island celebrated the 2017 Lunar New Year last Thursday, February 23 at a celebration hosted by Assemblymember Pamela Harris in partnership with City Council Member Mark Treyger and State Senator Diane Savino.
The event, held at Liberation Diploma Plus High School (2865 West 19th Street), marked the Year of the Rooster.
Harris said, “Welcoming in the Lunar New Year is a cheerful and longstanding tradition in our community,” and added that she was “excited to bring Brooklyn families together to honor and celebrate our neighbors’ culture.”