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Harry Singh Bolla Hosts Fundraiser for NY

Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman

OUR BUREAU Committee also attended the event.
Bolla’s remarkable journey em-
HICKSVILLE, NY
bodies the quintessential American
arry Singh Bolla, one of the success story. Arriving in New York
most accomplished Indian from a small village in Punjab, India,
HAmerican entrepreneurs in in 1983, at the age of 21, he trans- and public safety. New York.”
the United States and Chairman, Pres- formed his entrepreneurial ambitions “I came to America with a dream Blakeman, who is challenging in-
ident and CEO of the billion-dollar into one of the most successful Indian and built my business through hard cumbent Democratic Governor Kathy
Bolla Oil Corporation, hosted a fund- American-owned business enterprises work, determination, and the oppor- Hochul in the November 3 election,
raiser for Nassau County Executive in the region. tunities this great country provided,” has emphasized affordability, public
and Republican gubernatorial candi- Beyond his extraordinary business Bolla said. safety, and economic development as
date Bruce Blakeman at Pearl Ban- accomplishments, Bolla has distin- “As someone who has spent de- major themes of his campaign.
quet Hall in Hicksville on October 16. guished himself through philanthropy, cades building businesses and creating The fundraiser also illustrated the
The gathering brought together community service, and support for jobs, I appreciate the importance of growing participation of Indian Amer-
prominent members and leaders of initiatives benefiting Indian Ameri- policies that encourage entrepreneur- ican entrepreneurs in New York’s civic
the Indian American community in- cans and the broader community. ship, support hardworking families, and political life, as successful immi-
cluding Gary Sikka, President of the Expressing his support for Blake- and promote economic growth. I be- grant business leaders increasingly
American Punjabi Society and Dr. man’s gubernatorial candidacy, Bolla lieve Bruce Blakeman understands engage with elected officials and can-
Deepak Nandi. Joseph Cairo, Chair- emphasized the importance of eco- these priorities, and I am proud to didates on issues affecting the state’s
man of the Nassau County Republican nomic opportunity, entrepreneurship, support his candidacy for Governor of economic future.

‘Avengers Doomsday’ stars Robert Downey Jr

and Chris Evans wish fans Happy Diwali

NEERAJ DHAR ican audiences.
Meanwhile, not much has been revealed about
Los Angeles, CA
the plot for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, except for the
ollywood stars Robert Downey Jr. and fact that Downey’s Doctor Doom will come as the
Chris Evans have a special Diwali surprise superheroes’ most feared foe.
Hin store for their Indian fans. Speaking of Huller’s involvement, speculation
The actors, who will be seen as Doctor Doom is rife that she could be tied to Doctor Doom’s mother
and Steve Rogers, respectively, in Avengers: or could also play another of the Latverian Witches.
Doomsday, have shared an exclusive video mes- The makers recently released a second trailer
sage extending their warm festive wishes to audi- of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ which gave a closer look
ences across India. at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and his face-
In the video message, Robert and Evans tion…Happy Diwali and we will see you in Aveng- off with some of the biggest heroes in the upcom-
shared, “Namaste India! What we love about Di- ers: Doomsday …You Bet!” ing film in the Marvel Universe.
wali is it marks the closing of one chapter and be- Adding to the festive cheer, Avengers: Dooms- The two-minute trailer, unveiled during Dis-
ginning of another…that’s something we know a day is set to arrive in Indian theatres a day before ney’s D23 fan convention, shows Doctor Doom
lot about, except instead of moving from dark to its US release, giving fans in India the chance to facing the Fantastic Four, Avengers and X-Men as
light, I think it might be going in the other direc- witness the epic Marvel showdown ahead of Amer- they prepare to fight the powerful villain.

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