Officials, politicians, community participate

EAST MEADOW, NY (TIP): It was a perfect start of the Summer season. Zahid Syed, a South Asian community leader and chairman, Human Rights Commission of Nassau County, organized the annual BBQ right on the first day of Summer. On a pleasant evening of June 21, Syeds treated their guests to delectable dishes.

It was a mix of politicians, officials and community that turned up in strength. On hand were Senator Jack Martins, Assemblyman Phil Ramos, Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt and Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves. Speaking on the occasion, Assemblyman David McDonough praised Anusha for being a perfect MC and Zahid for bringing together community and officials at the BBQ. Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves also spoke, as also Zahid who thanked everybody for coming.

Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves appreciated Zahid for bringing the community and officials together

Anusha proved once again she is the best when it comes to ceremonies

Zahid thanked and exhorted the community to take interest in mainstream politics.

A view of the gathering