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Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces resolution for Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán introduces a resolution to declare March 25th as Greek Cultural Appreciation and Independence Day in New York City. She highlights the significance of Greek immigrants and Greek Americans in NYC, particularly in her district of Astoria, Queens.
- The resolution honors Greece's fight for independence and the impact of Greek immigrants on NYC.
- Cabán mentions that about 70,000 Greek New Yorkers are part of the city.
- She acknowledges community partners and the cultural significance of March 25th for the Greek community.
Tiffany Cabán
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Thank you.
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Today, I am proud to be passing a resolution alongside majority leader, Amanda Farias, declaring March 25 Greek cultural appreciation and independence day.
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This resolution honors Greece's fight for independence and the enormous impact Greek immigrants and Greek Americans have had on our city.
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Since the turn of the twentieth century, many thousands of Greek immigrants have made their way to New York City, and a significant number of them have found a home in the heart of my district, Astoria, Queens.
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Today, about 70,000 Greek New Yorkers are irreplaceable members of our city.
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March 25 is the day on which the Greek people celebrate the Greek revolution of eighteen twenty one and greet each other by saying kronia pola, which means live many years.
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Thank you to our community partners, including the Greek Cultural Center, Hanuk, the Hellenic Film Society, and Aktina Productions.
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Today, recognize the Greek community in my district, the deep bond between Greece and The United States, and the social and cultural contributions of Greek Americans in New York City.
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May they live many years.
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Thank you.