Founded in 1973
Portuguese Civic Association of New York State , Inc.
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NYPALC e-Newsletter
November 2019
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PACC YONKERS 89th ANNIVERSARY
On October 5, NYPALC President Isabelle Coelho-Marques and Board Members Fernando Santos and Tony Castro joined the celebration of the 89th anniversary of the Portuguese American Community Center.
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Photo: L to R - NYPALC President Isabelle Coelho-Marques, New York State Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Consul General of Portugal in New York Ambassador Maria de Fatima Mendes
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NYPALC BOARD MEMBER CARLA PINTO SWORN IN TO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW YORK
On October 16, NYPALC Board Member Carla Pinto was officially sworn as an admitted attorney to practice law in the State of New York at the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Brooklyn.
A graduate of Touro Law Center, Carla has been the 2nd Secretary on NYPALC’s Executive Board since 2018. Congratulations Carla!
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ANIVEC/APIV IN NEW YORK
On October 29,
NYPALC President Isabelle Coelho-Marques had the honor to meet with César Araújo, President of
ANIVEC/APIV
(Associação Nacional das Indústrias de Vestuário e Confecção), during his visit to New York.
The National Association of Clothing and Apparel Industries - ANIVEC / APIV - represents the Portuguese clothing and apparel industry with various institutions at national and international associating companies, manufacturers and distributors of the most diverse products.
NYPALC President joined the President of ANIVEC and Virginia Feitoza, Senior Trade Officer of AICEP Portugal Global, in visiting the showroom of the Portuguese fabric company Somelos in Manhattan.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FAIT) FELLOWSHIP
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The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (
FAIT
) Fellowship provides undergraduate and graduate students pursuing IT careers with tuition assistance, mentorship, and professional development to launch their careers in the Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and students with financial need are encouraged to apply to this challenging and rewarding opportunity
here.
The deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2020.
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CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (CLS)
The
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
is a summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world. Languages include: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Apply today
here
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Deadline is Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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PORTUGUESE LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS
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Portugal’s Legislative Elections took place on October 6th, 2019.
Meet the two elected officials who will have the responsibility to represent the Communities living outside of Europe in the Portuguese Parliament.
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NYPALC ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
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LUSO AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER HAS A NEW ROOF!
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We did it!
After months of NYPALC led fundraising efforts, a new roof was installed on the Luso American Cultural Center of Brooklyn.
We thank all that joined NYPALC and the Luso American CC in this Community effort.
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OUR LADY OF FATIMA PORTUGUESE CATHOLIC CHURCH FUNDRAISER
A NYPALC member organization, the Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Catholic Church is the only Portuguese church in New York State. It was dedicated by Auxiliary Bishops Reverend Anthony Mestice and Theodore McCarrick in May 4, 1980.
The church is currently in crucial need of a new heating and cooling system and, needs the help of the community's help to tackle this expensive project.
Join NYPALC in this fundraising effort by making a donation in favor of our member-organization
here.
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VOTE EARLY NEW YORK
For the first time in history, New Yorkers can vote early from Saturday, October 26th to Sunday, November 3rd. All registered voters in New York are eligible to cast their vote early or on Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th.
In January 2019, New York State began modernizing the election law, expanding voter access by enacting a flexible in-person “Early Voting” period, which takes effect statewide for the November 2019 general election and all primary, run-off primary, special, and general elections thereafter, so that all eligible New Yorkers have reasonable and convenient opportunities to participate in elections (
Chapter 6
of the 2019 Laws of New York).
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Pledge to Write
"Portuguese"
on the 2020 Census
We are proud to have NYPALC Youth Council Members Mikel Santos, Emilie Portal and John Santos (Photo courtesy of Benvinda Santos) be the faces of the
Make Portuguese Count™
campaign in the 2020 Census.
If you'd like to host a presentation about this crucial campaign at your organization or place of business please email
NYPALC.
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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE
Make yourself & Make Portuguese Count
in the Census 2020!
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SUMMER IN PORTUGAL 2019 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!
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For three years now, NYPALC has enjoyed featuring photos of our New York Portuguese Community members connecting with their roots in Portugal during the Summer.
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The winner of this year's contest is Steve Cruz (Yonkers) with a photo in Aveiro. Runner-ups are Monica Duarte (Port Chester) and Elsa Costa (Ossining).
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ACADEMIA DO BACALHAU NEW YORK
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The
Academia do Bacalhau NY
was founded on August 12, 2006. It's home base is the Portuguese American Club of Mt. Vernon.
Mr. Jose Santos is the current president.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME!
CARMINHO at CARNEGIE HALL!
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 7:30 p.m.
Get 10% - Promo Code
Get 20% Off For Groups of 5 or More - Code: GRP32677
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NEW YORK PORTUGUESE HISTORY
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VETERANS DAY: NEW YORK PORTUGUESE SERVE
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In honor of Veterans Day, a day where we honor and salute men and women who have served our country in uniform, NYPALC recognizes
Brigadier General of the US Marine Corps Americo Augusto Sardo
, a New York Portuguese who served the United States of America with distinction.
Americo Augusto Sardo was born on March 4, 1930 in Monte, Murtosa, Portugal. He moved to Mount Pleasant, NY with his mother Laura when he was six years old.
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His father, Americo Jose Sardo, had immigrated to Mishawaka, Indiana in 1922 from France. By the late 30's , Mr. Sardo Sr's residence was Westchester County, where in 1945, Sardo Sr. became one of the founding members of the
Portuguese American Cultural Center of the Tarrytowns.
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Americo Augusto graduated from Tarrytown High School as the valedictorian and went on to get his undergraduate degree from the prestigious Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He graduated from Princeton University on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship.
Brigadier General Sardo passed away on September 1, 1985, at 55 years old, in Ocean City, Maryland. He is buried at Arlington
National Cemetery (Section 8 Site 8792)
His hometown of Monte, Murtosa has a street in his honor - Rua Brigadeiro Americo Sardo.
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L to R - Betty Ford, President Gerald Ford, Lt. Col. Americo Sardo, Richard, Laura and Catherine and Mrs. Americo Sardo in the Oval Office on June 26, 1975
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I wish you all the success possible in your continuing efforts to strengthen an awareness and knowledge of our common Portuguese heritage, and to promote an environment where Portuguese Americans can both contribute to the strength of this great nation as well as exhibit a pride in the land of their birth.
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- Brigadier General Americo Augusto Sardo, in occasion of the PACC Tarrytown 40th Anniversary (1985).
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NEW YORK PORTUGUESE SPOTLIGHT
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KRISTINE ALMEIDA IN 'SEM FRONTEIRAS' PROGRAM
This Summer, NYPALC had the pleasure to collaborate with
BOM DIA
in their "
Sem Fronteiras
" program, where members of the Portuguese Diaspora were interviewed to show the reality of each migratory experience.
New York Portuguese Kristine Almeida, was the first to be featured in this program.
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ANTHONY GONCALVES ACCEPTED TO US AIR FORCE'S SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM
A graduate from Boston University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (AT) Anthony Goncalves, a Goldens Bridge resident, has worked as a High School AT at Ridgefield High School in Ridgefield, CT and also at Rye High School in Rye New York.
Anthony enlisted in the US Air Force and has been accepted to try out for Special Operations at Lackland AF Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Anthony is the son of Lewisboro, NY Councilman Tony Goncalves. The Goncalves family is originally from Xertelo, Cabril, Montalegre.
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JONATHAN DOS REIS ACCEPTED INTO ALBERT EINSTEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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ew Rochelle native Jonathan is a graduate of Manhattan College and consequently of Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Among Jonathan’s prior work experience has been Research Assistant at New York University Langone Medical Center, Associate Scientist at Pfizer and Research Associate at Regeneron.
An alumnus of the Escola Francisco Sa Carneiro, Jonathan was a guest speaker at NYPALC’s inaugurate New York State Portuguese American Youth Conference in 2015.
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ALYSSA MCKEE WINS BEAUTY PAGEANTS
In October, Alyssa McKee won the 2019-2020 Royal International Miss New York Preteen & 2019-2020 Royal International Miss Cover Girl titles.
Ten year old Alyssa, is a 5th grade honors student and, also a competitive dancer for Dawn McMahon School of Dance.
Alyssa's maternal grandparents are originally from Carrapichana, Portugal.
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ALDEA RESTAURANT AWARDED MICHELIN STAR
Congrats George!
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NEW YORK PORTUGUESE ENTREPRENEURS
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4 KIDS FOTOGRAPHY
(516) 581-1063
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THE BREAD PALACE BAKERY
750 Horseblock Road
Farmingville, New York
(631) 880-3900
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IV PORTUGUESE DIASPORA INVESTORS MEETING
The IV Portuguese Diaspora's Investors Meeting will take place in Viseu, Portugal on 13-15 December 2019.
The event is organized jointly by the Secretaria de Estado das Comunidades Portuguesas, through the Gabinete de Apoio ao Investidor da Diáspora, and the Intermunicipality of Viseu, Dão e Lafões.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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- Thurs., Nov 7 | Portuguese Circle - Network
- Sat., Nov 9 | Clube Recreativo Portugues - S. Martinho
- Sat., Nov 9 | F.C.Porto LI (PAC Suffolk) - 14th Annual Get-Together
- Sat., Nov 9 | PACC Yonkers - S. Martinho
- Sat., Nov 9 | Portuguese Heritage Society (Lusitano) - S. Martinho
- Sun., Nov 10 | Hudson Valley PACC - S. Martinho
- Sun., Nov 10 | Port Community of New Rochelle - 80th Anniversary
- Sat., Nov 16 |Hudson Valley PACC hosts St. Kateri International Portuguese Dinner
- Sat., Nov 16 | Long Island Portuguese Lions - 29th Anniversary
- Sat., Nov 16 | PAC Mt Vernon - S. Martinho
- Wed., Nov 20 | Arte Institute - Pessoa in New York
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CONSULATE GENERAL OF PORTUGAL NEW YORK
866 2nd Ave, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(646) 845 0042
Book your appointments
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here
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IT'S HAPPENING IN NEW YORK
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VASCO DANTAS AT CARNEGIE HALL
When | Sunday, November 17, 2:00pm
Where | Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall
57th Street and Seventh Avenue, NY
Tickets | 35-$45 available at
CarnegieHall.org
| CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800 | Box Office at 57th and Seventh
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When | November 20, 2019 - 6.00 pm
Where | BEA - Brazilian Endowment For The Arts
240 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022
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365th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST JEWS IN AMERICA
Celebrating the 365th Anniversary of the Arrival of the First Jews in America
A Symposium on the Portuguese Jewish Diaspora in the Aftermath of 1497: From Lisbon to New Amsterdam
When | Monday, November 25 - 7 pm
Where | Moise Safra Center
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CULTURE SHOCK: HOW MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z ARE TRANSFORMING BUSINESS
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Thurs., November 7, 2019 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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Flanders House
620 8th Avenue - 38th Floor (between 40th/41st Streets)
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Millennials (loosely defined as being born from 1981-1995) and Gen Z (loosely defined as being born between 1996-2010) are radically changing the way companies do business. As employees and consumers these young adults expect accountability and transparency.
The panel addresses the differences between European and American young adults of above mentioned generations and how companies in both regions adjust to the generational shifts that are impacting their company cultures and consumer behavior. A lively conversation where the following subjects will be tackled:
- Overview of why millennials and Gen Z are dramatically changing the way we work
- Psychographics of both groups
- Discussion about labels
- Discussion about the changes happening in business with these two cohorts
- Work life balance vs work life integration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Defining a corporate purpose (include sustainability)
- Career Development and Training
- Benefits
- Overhauling retention strategies
- Team structures/project work/ integration
- Managing expectations/rewriting motivation initiative
- What do Europe and US have in common
- Secret Sauce: What are companies doing to successfully recruit and retain these young adults
- Q&A with audience
PANELISTS:
- Joanna Dodd Massey, PhD, President and CEO, JDMA INC.
- Aaron Owen, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, FRESH
- Megan Manfred, Head of Corporate Legal Team, VIA-ON-DEMAND TRANSIT
- Shazzia Khan, Global Chief of Staff, HAVAS HEALTH AND YOU
- Nick Smit, Managing Director, Head of Financial Institutions, ING BANK N.V. [MODERATOR]
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TRANSATLANTIC LABOR & IMMIGRATION
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Tues., November 19, 2019 - 019 - 08:00 am - 10:30 am
Where | EACC - 620 8th Avenue -37th Floor (New York Times Building)|
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Companies operating in the U.S. face challenges in hiring workers who need work visas, moving employees from international offices into the U.S., and staying abreast of constantly changing policies and practice in employment and business immigration law.
Businesses need up-to-date guidance to manage their U.S. workforce effectively and strategies to develop effective global mobility policies.
Our panel will discuss:
IMMIGRATION:
● What are the general framework and requirements for business visas in the U.S.?
● What obligations do employers with offices in the U.S. have with respect to checking and recording work authorization of all employees?
● What recent policy challenges affect employers’ ability to hire in and transfer international workers to the U.S., and how are some employers creatively addressing those challenges?
● What do these changes mean for international business visitors?
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT:
● Hiring and firing workers in the US: Does employment at will make it easier than in Europe?
● Consultants and independent contractors: A solution or a problem?
● Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: How to function in the #MeToo Era
SPEAKERS:
● Sari Long, Associate, FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS (Immigration)
● Philip Berkowitz, Partner, LITTLER MENDELSON (Employment / Labor Law)
● Thorben Klopp, Associate, LITTLER MENDELSON, Germany
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The New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference (NYPALC) is the association of Portuguese-American organizations in the
state of New York. NYPALC is an independent, non-profit organization with no political affiliations that empowers the New York Portuguese and Portuguese American citizens through advocacy, civic engagement, community development and, education. Currently with 69 member organizations, NYPALC is the trusted voice of the Portuguese Americans in the State of New York.
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P.O. Box 90, New York, New York 10163
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