Brooklyn Borough President

BOROUGH PRESIDENT CELEBRATES PANAMANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AT BOROUGH HALL

On November 4th, Borough President Marty Markowitz honored Panamanian Independence Day with a traditional celebration at Borough Hall. A number of Panamanian-Americans were also recognized for their valuable contributions to the betterment of the borough.

“I want to congratulate President Mauricio Alleyne and the officers and members of the Panamanian Civic Committee of New York for once again doing an outstanding job creating tonight’s program,” said the Borough President. “Brooklyn is home to the largest Panamanian community in the Tri-State area. Panamanians were one of the first groups to immigrate here from Central America. Tonight we celebrate Panamanian Independence Day, as well as the vibrant cultural additions Panamanian-Americans have made to our borough. Panamanian-Americans have distinguished themselves in every profession and field of endeavor, and I commend your dedication and commitment to greatly improving the quality of life in Brooklyn.”