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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:APS Women’s Council Successfully Hosts Beach Cleanup Drive & Community Picnic at Wantagh Park
DESCRIPTION:APS Women’s Council Successfully Hosts Beach\nCleanup Drive & Community Picnic at Wantagh Park\n \nDear APS Family\,\nThe APS Women’s Council successfully organized a Beach Cleanup Drive and Community Picnic at Wantagh Park on July 31\, 2026. The event brought together volunteers\, families\, community members\, and sponsors with the shared goal of promoting environmental responsibility while strengthening community bonds through meaningful service.\n\nParticipants enthusiastically joined the cleanup efforts\, helping keep the park and surrounding beach area clean while raising awareness about environmental conservation. Following the cleanup\, attendees enjoyed a community picnic that encouraged friendship\, cultural connection\, and quality time among families of all ages.\n\nThe American Punjabi Society expressed its sincere appreciation to the APS Executive Committee\, volunteers\, sponsors\, and all participants whose dedication made the event a great success. The organization remains committed to promoting environmental awareness\, volunteerism\, cultural heritage\, and community engagement through similar initiatives in the future.\n\nRegards\,\nNavneet K. Sondhi\nPresident\, APS Women’s Council\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/recognition-ceremony-at-nassau-county-police-academy/
LOCATION:Wantagh Park\, Wantagh\, New York\, Wantagh Park\,\, Wantagh\, NY\, 11530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Punjabi Society":MAILTO:info@americanpunjabisociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260809T110000
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SUMMARY:Consular Camp Hicksville\, NY – Consulate @ Your Doorstep
DESCRIPTION:Consular Camp Hicksville\, NY\nTogether\, We Make a Difference!\n Consulate General of India\, New York\, in association with American Punjabi Society\, is hosting a Consular Camp as part of Consulate @ your doorstep \n Event Details\n Date:  August 9\, 2026 \n Time: 1100 – 1500 hrs \n  Venue: PEARL 276 Old Country Road\, Hicksville\, New York 11801 \n  Admission:   Book an appointment margin\n\nAmerican Punjabi Society is hosting a Consular Camp as part of Consulate @ your doorstep > Services Offered: > PASSPORT\, VISA\, OCI\, PIO TO OCI CONVERSION\, CONSULAR ATTESTATION\, POWER OF ATTORNEY\, LIFE CERTIFICATE\, ETC. \nInstructions: > * Submit your application & pay the fees online on the VFS website. \n\n\nBook an appointment for the consular camp on the VFS website. \n\n\nConsular fee will be accepted through online/postal order/cashier’s cheque only (in favor of VFS Services USA Inc.) \n\n\nBring the printout of the application\, payment receipt\, and all other documents as per the checklist on the VFS website. \n\n\n\nLink: https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind \n\nContact Details: >  Phone: 9172084027 \n\n\nEmail: Info@americanpunjabisociety.com \n\n\n\nRegards\, \nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS) \n\n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/consular-camp-hicksville/
LOCATION:Pearl Banquet Hall\, 276 W Old Country Rd\, Hicksville\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T110000
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SUMMARY:American Punjabi Society at the Nassau Police Academy with President Trump
DESCRIPTION:American Punjabi Society at the Nassau Police Academy with President Trump\nTogether\, We Build Stronger Communities! \nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS) was honored to be represented at an event held at the\nNassau Police Academy\, bringing together distinguished law enforcement\nleaders and members of the Punjabi-American community. \nDistinguished Guests & APS Leadership\nThe event was attended by Nassau County Police Chief of Department Chris Ferro\nand Deputy Commissioner Thomas Daly\, along with leaders of the\nAmerican Punjabi Society. \n\nGary Sikka – President\, American Punjabi Society\nMohinder Singh Taneja – Senior Vice President\, American Punjabi Society\nDr. Dipak Nandi – Advisory Council Member\, American Punjabi Society\n\nSpecial Occasion\nThe gathering also provided an opportunity to be present at an event featuring the\nHonorable President Donald J. Trump. The occasion highlighted the importance\nof community engagement\, public service\, and strengthening relationships between the\nPunjabi-American community and law enforcement leadership. \nAmerican Punjabi Society is proud to continue promoting meaningful connections\,\ncommunity participation\, and positive engagement between the Punjabi-American community\nand civic institutions. \n\nRegards\, \nVirender P. S. Sikka\nGeneral Secretary\nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS)
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/american-punjabi-society-at-nassau-police-academy/
LOCATION:Pearl Banquet Hall\, 276 W Old Country Rd\, Hicksville\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Punjabi Society":MAILTO:info@americanpunjabisociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
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SUMMARY:Consulate General of India conducts community consular service camp in Hicksville
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n		\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n \nConsular Service Camp in Hicksville\, NY\nTogether\, We Make a Difference! \nThe Consulate General of India (CGI)\, New York\, successfully conducted a Community Consular Service Camp at Pearl Banquet Hall in Hicksville\, New York\, in association with the American Punjabi Society (APS)\, with support from RANA\, BRUHUD New York Seniors\, and Jaipur Foot USA. \n \nEvent Highlights\nThe camp provided direct assistance to the Indian-American community on a wide range of consular matters\, including\n\nIndian passports\, OCI cards\, visas\, surrender certificates\, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)\, document attestation\, and other consular services.\n \nA total of 542 community members attended the camp\, while\n212 consular inquiries and service-related matters were addressed.\nA total of 13 CGI and VFS officers and staff participated in the camp and provided direct assistance and guidance. \nCommunity members traveled from across New York as well as from\nNew Jersey\, Connecticut\, Pennsylvania\, and Massachusetts\nto receive consular services and assistance. \n \nAmbassador Pradhan Emphasizes Accessible Consular Services\n\nAmbassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan\, Consul General of India in New York\,\n\naddressed the gathering and highlighted the Consulate’s commitment to accessible\, responsive\, and community-focused services. \nHe encouraged community members to approach the Consulate and authorized service providers directly and cautioned against unauthorized brokers\, agents\, and intermediaries who may provide incorrect information or charge excessive fees. \n \n40 Youth Volunteers Lead by Example\nOne of the highlights of the camp was the participation of\n40 APS youth volunteers between the ages of 12 and 17.\nThe volunteers assisted with registration\, welcomed attendees\, directed community members to the appropriate service areas\, and helped maintain an organized flow throughout the event. \nTheir dedication and community spirit played an important role in making the camp a smooth and successful initiative. \n \nCommunity Collaboration\nThe successful camp was made possible through the collaboration of\n\nthe Consulate General of India\, American Punjabi Society (APS)\, RANA\, BRUHUD New York Seniors\, Jaipur Foot USA\, VFS personnel\, community organizations\, volunteers\, and community leaders.\n \nThe overwhelming response demonstrated the importance of bringing actual consular services directly to the community and providing people with reliable assistance for their individual consular needs. \n \n\n\nWith sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of the camp.\n \nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS)
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/community-consular-service-camp-in-hicksville/
LOCATION:Mint Restaurant\, Hicksville\, New York\, Mint Restaurant\, New York\, NY\, 11803\, United States
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