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about the significance of Deepavali portal - CheapOair, Mount Sinai
Celebrations and the importance of Hospital, Northwell Health System,
supporting educational excellence in Mattoo Center for India Studies,
the Indian-American community. Brooklyn Hospital Center, Navika
Dr. Samin Sharma, Chairman Group of Companies, Blue-Sky Hos-
of the AIA Board of Trustees, high- pitality Solutions, Parker Jewish In-
lighted the achievements of Indian stitute, CenterLight Healthcare, and
Americans in healthcare and cor- media partners.
porate America. Citations for AIA- The event concluded with a
NY and the honorees were received sumptuous dinner, dancing, and en-
from various dignitaries, including tertainment.
the Indian Consulate, Congressman AIA is one of the oldest ethnic
Tom Suozzi, Nassau County Execu- organizations representing the Indian
tive Bruce Blakeman, and New York community in America. It aims to pro-
State Senator Kevin Thomas. mote cultural understanding, assimila-
Dr. Gupta thanked all the spon- tion, and recognition of Indian tradi-
sors and partners, including Fare- tions and heritage in the United States.
Senator Schumer and Honorees - Dr. Vishal Kapur with his family, Dr. Raman Sharma & Mrs.
Clara Sharma, Mr. Naveen Shah & Mrs. Rajshree Shah

(from left) Mrs. Meena Gupta greeting Senator Schumer, Beena Kothari - Gala Chair, AIA-NY (From left) Mrs. Meena Gupta, Dr. Gupta, Senator Chuck Schumer, Honorees Mr. Naveen Shah,
President Dr. Jagdish Gupta, and Mr. Naveen Shah-Honoree Dr. Raman Sharma, Prof. S.N. Sridhar, Dr. Vishal Kapur and Dr. Rekha Bhandari

Vote of Thanks from the Executive Committee group actively involved with the Gala Celebrations.

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