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New York Portuguese Official News Feed of the New York Portuguese American Leadership Council (NYPALC). https://www.nypalc.org/

Stay informed about events happening in New York by regularly checking the calendar on our website. In 1971 the New York Portuguese social clubs and the branches of the Portuguese Continental Union held the first Portuguese picnic gathering in New York led by Laurentino Simoes and Jose Malheiro. On March 18, 1972, the Portuguese Civic Association of the State of New York was formed. The same year,

a Commission was elected to celebrate the Day of Portugal to be held on August 27, 1972. In August 23, 1976 it was legally incorporated under the name of the Portuguese Civic Association of New York State (PCANYS) by Laurentino Simoes, Antonio Estrela, Manuel de Albuquerque, Manuel Neves, Americo Mula and Manuel Vieira. PCANYS unified the communities from New York State by holding special events and bringing the communities together, such as the Portugal Day Picnic (founded in 1977), "Man of the Year", and in June 11, 1995 the first New York State Portugal Day parade was organized in Mineola by the PCANYS. In 2012 a movement was created in Long Island called the New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference (NYPALC) led by Gabriel Marques. He gathered 12 Long Island Portuguese American organizations in the Village of Mineola to celebrate Portugal Day in Nassau County. In 2014, the second New York State Portugal Day Parade was organized in Mineola by NYPALC. In mid-2015, Gabriel Marques (NYPALC) approached the then presiding president of the PCANYS, Dr. Tony Castro to merge the movement with the association. In November 2015, at a meeting held at the Portuguese American Community Center of Yonkers, the merger was approved by unanimous vote. On January 20, 2017 the PCASNY assumed the name of New York Portuguese American Leadership Conference (dba) and became the singular voice of the New York Portuguese and Portuguese-Americans.

06/14/2026
🇵🇹 Portugal Day in Yonkers: Raising the Portuguese Flag 🇵🇹NYPALC was honored to participate in the Portuguese Flag Raisi...
06/12/2026

🇵🇹 Portugal Day in Yonkers: Raising the Portuguese Flag 🇵🇹

NYPALC was honored to participate in the Portuguese Flag Raising Ceremony at Yonkers City Hall as part of the celebrations for Portugal Day.

The ceremony brought together elected officials, community leaders, and members of the Portuguese community to celebrate the richness of our cultural heritage and recognize the many contributions of Portuguese and Portuguese Americans throughout the region.

We thank the City of Yonkers and everyone who joined us for this meaningful celebration of Portuguese pride, tradition, and identity.

More photos to come! 🇵🇹📸

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🇵🇹 Dia de Portugal em Yonkers: Hastear da Bandeira Nacional 🇵🇹

A NYPALC teve a honra de participar na cerimónia de hastear da Bandeira de Portugal na Câmara Municipal de Yonkers, integrada nas celebrações do Dia de Portugal.

A cerimónia reuniu representantes eleitos, líderes comunitários e membros da comunidade portuguesa para assinalar a riqueza da nossa herança cultural e reconhecer as importantes contribuições dos portugueses e luso-americanos para a região.

Agradecemos à Cidade de Yonkers e a todos os que se juntaram a esta significativa celebração de orgulho, tradição e identidade portuguesa.

Mais fotografias em breve! 🇵🇹📸

🇵🇹✨ Celebrating Portugal Day ✨🇵🇹Last night, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was illuminated in red, green, and yellow...
06/12/2026

🇵🇹✨ Celebrating Portugal Day ✨🇵🇹

Last night, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was illuminated in red, green, and yellow as we proudly celebrated Portugal Day and honored the rich history, culture, and lasting contributions of the Portuguese community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special lighting ceremony as we came together to recognize and celebrate Portuguese heritage. A beautiful evening and a shining tribute for all to see.

More photos to come!! 🇵🇹📸


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🇵🇹✨ Celebrando o Dia de Portugal ✨🇵🇹

Ontem à noite, a Ponte Governor Mario M. Cuomo foi iluminada em vermelho, verde e amarelo para celebrar o Dia de Portugal e homenagear a rica história, cultura e as importantes contribuições da comunidade portuguesa.

Obrigado a todos os que participaram nesta cerimónia especial de iluminação, reunindo-se para celebrar o orgulho e a herança portuguesa. Uma noite memorável e uma homenagem brilhante para todos apreciarem.

06/11/2026

Managing Partner Lisa Ramalhete Valente was proud to participate in this year's Portugal Day celebrations, joining community leaders and residents in honoring Portuguese heritage, culture, and contributions.

Makofsky Valente Law Group remains committed to supporting the diverse communities that make Long Island and its surrounding areas such a vibrant place to live and work. We congratulate all of the organizers, volunteers, and participants who helped make these Portugal Day celebrations a success.

To learn more about celebrations: https://makofskylaw.com/2026/06/partner-lisa-valente-celebrating-portugal-day/

06/11/2026

🇵🇹Dia de Portugal em Nova Iorque 2026🇵🇹
As cores de Portugal iluminaram, em Nova Iorque, a ponte Governor Mario Cuomo/Tappan Zee, no Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas, numa iniciativa da NYPALC New York Portuguese. Esta iniciativa tem lugar pelo quarto ano consecutivo.✨️

A Ponte Governador Mario Cuomo/Ponte Tappan Zee, sobre o Rio Hudson, é a mais longa do Estado de Nova Iorque, atravessa o rio Hudson e liga os condados de Rockland e Westchester.

Consulado Geral de Portugal em Nova Iorque Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros de Portugal

06/11/2026
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06/11/2026

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Grilled sardines and vinho verde are certainly part of it.

06/11/2026

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