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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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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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