Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez joins honorees to light Diya at second Diwali celebration
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez joined colorfully dressed celebrants to mark his office’s Second Diwali commemoration under the theme “Celebrating Pioneers of Progress. The blissfully event in the auditorium of NYC College of Technology, on Oct. 23, came alive with music, dance, and the elements of good over evil. Gonzalez, the first Latino to hold the prestigious position in Brooklyn, presented Proclamations to Acting Justice, Supreme Court Raja Rajeswari, Executive Director Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, Senior Priest – Spiritual Leader, Acharya Arun Gossai, Bhauvaneshwar Mandir, Inc. and International Dancer Zaman , Zamandari LLC . A special Proclamation honor was also extended to Guyanese-heritage, CBS TV Reporter Jennifer Bisram, who served as emcee. “I am delighted to welcome you to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office annual Diwali celebration,” said Gonzalez. “This evening we celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the South Asian community, ...