NY4CA Hosts Culture and Arts Reception at SomosNewYork Annual Conference

On Friday, November 5, 2021 New Yorkers for Culture and Arts held a rather extraordinary Culture & Arts reception at Somos New York’s conference in San Juan.

NY4CA served as the host organization for the culture & arts reception at the annual gathering of elected leaders of NYC and NYS! After a welcome and introduction from Board Co Chair Shadawn Smith, we had speeches from Mayor-Elect Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, and Senator Chuck Schumer! We also had performances from local San Juan dancers and musicians, Lio Villahermosa and Karen Langevin.

Thanks to all who made this gathering possible. Thanks to our sponsoring organizations: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), NY Botanical Garden, Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, and the Metropolitan Museum. With a special shout out to our Board Members John Calvelli and Daisy Rodriguez, along with Chris Durosinmi, all of WCS, for all they did to make it happen.

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