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Brooklyn DA hosts Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at City Tech

October 2, 2024 Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez with Hon. Hector LaSalle, presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at City Tech, where community leaders were honored for their contributions. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez with Hon. Hector LaSalle, presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at City Tech, where community leaders were honored for their contributions. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Tuesday at the New York City College of Technology in Downtown Brooklyn. The event, themed “Nuestra Voz, Nuestro Poder” (“Our Voice, Our Power”), featured performances by the Drums and Bugles International Band Association and the Ayazamana Dance Group.

Nadia Galindo of News12 served as the mistress of ceremonies. District Attorney Gonzalez welcomed attendees, followed by remarks from U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat. Awards were presented to the Latino Victory Foundation, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations Inc. and the NALEO Educational Fund.

The event concluded with closing remarks from a representative of the Eric Gonzalez Latino Alliance for Justice.

DA Eric Gonzalez and his wife, Dagmar Plaza-Gonzalez (second from left), join community members and honorees for a group photo to conclude the celebration. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
DA Eric Gonzalez and his wife, Dagmar Plaza-Gonzalez (second from left), join community members and honorees for a group photo to conclude the celebration. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
DA Eric Gonzalez greets a young member of the Drums and Bugles International Band Association after their performance. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
DA Eric Gonzalez greets a young member of the Drums and Bugles International Band Association after their performance. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
District Attorney Gonzalez speaks about the importance of celebrating and empowering the Hispanic community. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
District Attorney Gonzalez speaks about the importance of celebrating and empowering the Hispanic community. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat delivers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Month event, highlighting the contributions of Latino leaders. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat delivers remarks during the Hispanic Heritage Month event, highlighting the contributions of Latino leaders. Brooklyn Eagle photos by Mario Belluomo
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