""I know in light of what has been happening under the new administration in Washington, there's a lot of fear and anxiety. I'm here to tell you that today we'll celebrate, tomorrow we'll get back up and fight like hell and say you're not going to separate our families, our children," Hochul said. "I'm going to continue focusing on creating trade relationships, sending more teams from Empire State Development to the islands to help give them catalysts of dollars and resources to be successful.""
"Caribbean pride was on full display as hundreds of thousands of revelers lined Eastern Parkway on Sept. 1 for the 58th annual West Indian Day Parade. Held under the theme "Vive Le Carnivale," or "Long Live Carnival," the celebration featured floats, dancers, marching bands, and the customary parade of politicians - among them, Gov. Kathy Hochul and mayoral candidates Eric Adams, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa."
Hundreds of thousands of revelers lined Eastern Parkway on Sept. 1 for the 58th West Indian Day Parade under the theme "Vive Le Carnivale." The celebration featured floats, dancers, marching bands, and appearances by Gov. Kathy Hochul and several mayoral candidates. At the West Indian Day Carnival Association Breakfast, Hochul pledged to embrace Caribbean culture, support trade relationships, and send teams from Empire State Development to the islands to provide funding and resources. The parade, running from Utica Avenue to Grand Army Plaza, capped NY Carnival festivities that began Aug. 28 and highlighted Caribbean culture, arts, food, history, and traditions.
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