MINEOLA, NY(TIP): Nassau County organized the annual Vaisakhi celebrations in the Legislative Chamber in Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, June 22. Hon. Richard Nicoletto, Nassau County Presiding Officer delivered the keynote address, in the absence of Executive Laura Curran who could not make it to the event.

On the occasion, eight community members were honored. They included Lalit Aery, Jaspal Singh Arora, Dr. Inderpal Chhabra, Imran Igra, Shikha Sehgal, Bhavna Sharma, Herman Singh, and Satbir Singh Sondhi.

A cultural program designed by Jaya Bhadkar and Pinky Jaggi pleased the gathering.

Earlier, Zahid Syed, Commissioner, Commission on Human Rights, delivered the welcome address. Zahid also recognized elected officials, while host committee was recognized by Jay Jasbir Singh. Sharanjit Singh Thind recognized media and Beena Kothari community leaders.  Kanwaljit Chandi and Ali Mirza made special announcements about the events planned in months ahead.