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    NYC Mayor Honours Indian-American Organisations

    NYC Mayor
    Inam Ansari
    November1/ 2022

    New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams honoured leading Indian-American organisations and a Person of Indian-origin for their contributions and 'outstanding work' towards their communities. During the recent Diwali celebrations at his Gracie Mansion, Mayor Adams awarded the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), led by Dr Thomas Abraham, for mobilising the Indian community and working for the common good of the society in the New York area. Federation of Indian Associations of NY, NJ, CT, Indiaspora, Grammy Award Winner Falu Shah and Tulsi Mandir of Richmond Hill Queens and Lion Romeo Hitlall of the Indo-Caribbean community, were also honoured. "I looked at during the 70s when we saw such a large wave of those who came from India, moved to Queens, wanted to believe in American dream and you worked hard and opened small businesses, and you sent your children to school to learn different skills so they can be deputy mayors and doctors and leaders of agencies and help our city move forward, fortifying the strength of our city," said Mayor Adams, addressing a gathering of over 1,100 people Bringing cheer to the Indian-American community, Adams had recently announced Diwali as a public holiday in New York City beginning in 2023. The City houses one of the highest populations of Indians in the US, with at least 711,174 Indian residents as of 2017. "Thank you to Mayor Adams for supporting the Indian diaspora community," the Indiaspora tweeted after the event. Founded in 2012 by M.R. Rangaswami, the Indiaspora is constituted of many globally influential figures with Indian heritage. "After attending the incredible Diwali party at the White House, we came home to New York City where we were bestowed with a Citation for ...

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