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Rockland County Honors Local Latino Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

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Rockland Legislators Honor Latino Community Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month

NEW CITY, NY (Sept. 19, 2025) — In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rockland County Legislators Jay Hood Jr. and Paul Cleary recognized three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community: Doris and Enid Karpeh-Diaz, co-founders of Centro De Amigos, and Roberto Germosén, President of Quisqueya Sports Club.

All three were presented with the Distinguished Service Award, the Legislature’s highest honor, for their dedication to service, cultural preservation, and community well-being.

Centro De Amigos, founded by the Karpeh-Diaz family in Haverstraw, is the first state-recognized, culturally specific Social Adult Day Program in New York. It serves aging Latino adults through Spanish-language programming, benefits assistance, meals, and social activities.

“Seniors deserve to grow old in the communities they helped build—supported, celebrated, and never alone,” said Doris Karpeh-Diaz.

Roberto Germosén, originally from the Dominican Republic, has led the Quisqueya Sports Club in organizing food drives, sports tournaments, and cultural celebrations. Under his leadership, the club has expanded to serve diverse Latino populations across Rockland.

“His leadership is not about recognition—it’s about service,” said Legislator Hood.

The ceremony also featured a violin performance by Victor Zuniga-Ramirez, an 8th grader at Kakiat STEAM Academy, in tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 to October 15.

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D-Day Remembrance Day: Honoring the Allied Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched D-Day (Normandy landings), part of Operation Overlord — the massive amphibious assault on Nazi-occupied France along the beaches of Normandy.

It became one of the largest and most consequential military operations of World War II, involving thousands of ships, aircraft, and ground troops from multiple Allied nations. The landings took place across five beaches — Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword — in a coordinated effort that would shape the course of the war in Europe.

The operation marked a decisive turning point, eventually leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. The fighting on D-Day came at a tremendous cost, with thousands of soldiers killed or wounded on the first day alone.

Today, D-Day is remembered not only as a major military milestone, but as a moment defined by extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unity among ordinary people called to an extraordinary mission.

                       We honor and remember those who never made it home.

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Scams | Senior Fraud Prevention Tips

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Scammers often target older adults by pretending to be family members, government agencies, banks, healthcare providers, or technical support representatives. Their goal is to create panic, gain trust, and convince victims to send money or provide personal information.

Common Scams Targeting Seniors

• Grandparent scams involving fake emergencies and urgent requests for money

• Tech support scams claiming your computer has a virus or security problem

• Fake IRS, Social Security, Medicare, or law enforcement calls

• Lottery and sweepstakes scams promising prizes in exchange for fees

• Romance scams through social media, dating websites, and messaging apps

• Bank fraud and account compromise scams

• Investment and cryptocurrency scams promising guaranteed returns

Protect Yourself

✅ Never send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers to someone you do not know or have not verified.

✅ Verify any urgent request by contacting a trusted family member, friend, or organization directly using a known phone number.

✅ Never provide personal, banking, Medicare, or Social Security information over the phone unless you initiated the contact and trust the recipient.

✅ Be cautious of callers who pressure you to act immediately, threaten consequences, or demand secrecy.

✅ Legitimate government agencies, financial institutions, and law enforcement organizations generally do not demand immediate payment by gift card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, or other unconventional payment methods.

✅ If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

What To Do If You Suspect a Scam

📞 Hang up the phone or end the communication.

🛑 Stop responding to calls, texts, emails, or messages from the suspected scammer.

👨‍👩‍👧 Contact a trusted family member, friend, or caregiver.

📋 Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency, financial institution, or the appropriate consumer protection authorities.

Working together, we can help protect our community from fraud and scams. Stay informed, stay alert, and share this information with family, friends, and neighbors.

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