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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 7 CITY VIEWS June 20, 2025 NYC Mayor Eric Adams Honors Diverse Healthcare Leaders At Gracie Mansion Ceremony A ewYork City Mayor Eric Adams, in col- laboration with the Healthcare Advisory Council, honored the Healthcare Achievers of NewYork at a distinguished ceremony held on June 9, 2025, at Gracie Mansion. The event, co-hosted by Mayor Adams and President of the Federation of Indian Physicians Association (FIPA), Dr. Raj Bhayani, brought together more than 150 influential leaders from the healthcare, business, and community sectors across the NewYork tri-state area, according to a statement. Attendees represented a wide spectrum of backgrounds, including Indian, Bangladeshi, Afghan, Jewish, Hispanic, Caribbean, and Ameri- can communities. At the ceremony, Mayor Adams honored health- care leaders in NewYork, representing diverse areas of healthcare, such as physicians, pharma- ceutical industries, practice managers, and entre- preneurs in healthcare, along with people who are doing charitable health activities in the NewYork region for their accomplishments and contributions to the nation. They include; Chintu Patel, founder and CEO of Amneal Pharmaceutical; Al Mason Fintech, entre- preneur; Dr. Shamim Sharma, eminent Cardiologist; Dr. Deepak Nandi, Neuropsychiatrist and entrepreneur; Dr. Atul Kukar, renowned Cardiologist; Gary Schlesinger, Healthcare Community Leader; Ronald Blount Jr, Bronx County Executive; Gary Sikka, President, American Punjab Society; Kanan Patel, founder and CEO of Kay- ura pharma health and beauty products; Bhavik Patel, Healthcare executive; Ahmad Masoud, IRCM founder; Jabur Chowdhury, young healthcare entrepreneur; and Dr. Eyad Hijazin, a prominent physician from the region. In his remarks, Mayor Adams highlighted the purpose behind the event and acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices made by healthcare professionals, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “They are the symbols of what makes our country what it is, and I want to thank them. And tonight is not so much about me, it’s about our honorees, because public service is challenging and it’s difficult, and it’s always, for the most part, a thankless occupation that you go into,” he said. “You continue to do your job. Nothing can signify that more than COVID, when I’ve witnessed the number of healthcare professionals who were in our hospitals, our healthcare centers, who were doing the testing, who were carrying out all the functions, and still had to worry about not infecting their family members at home. They still got up every day and did their job.” The Mayor added that the event was intended to rec- ognize the healthcare profession. “As they come on and receive their proclamation, let’s show them the love that they deserve, because clapping for them is not only clapping for them individually, but it’s clapping for the industry of health care that makes sure we live a healthy life, not only physically, but emotionally as well,” he added. Dr. Bhayani, in his welcome address, empha- sized the essential role played by healthcare work- ers, quoting Hippocrates noting “Love to Medicine is love to Humanity.” He added that the ceremony was a tribute to NewYork’s healthcare professionals and their ongoing commitment to public service. The evening opened with a special recognition of RonaldWayne, co-founder of Apple. In accepting his award, Wayne said, “This is the highest honor I have received in the 71 years of my career.” Al Mason introduced Mayor Adams as the “best Mayor” NewYork City has ever had and encour- aged continued support for his administration. De- livering the keynote address, Chintu Patel outlined the guiding principles of his company: “Innovation, affordability, and sustainability.” Kanan Patel, one of the youngest honorees, shared her entrepreneurial vision to integrate ayurveda and allopathy in creating beauty and skincare products. Ronald Blount Jr. underscored the importance of continued advocacy in Albany for the well-being of New York’s communities. Schlesinger highlighted his com- mitment to serving indigenous populations, while Sikka expressed a desire to expand charitable healthcare efforts and organize more community health camps. In his closing remarks, Dr. Shashi Shah thanked the organizers, attendees, Gracie Mansion staff, and Mint by Sikka for their hospitality and catering. The event was attended media personalities including promoter & publisher of ‘The Indian Eye’ Newspaper & Radio Station ‘RADIO ZINDAGI,’ Sunil Hali. - Used under special arrangementwith SAH By South Asian Herald PHOTO:FIPA Mayor Eric Adams, with Dr. Raj Bhayani and Nanda Bhaji, honoring Apple Co-founder Ronald Wayne at the ceremony, on June 9, 2025, at Gracie Mansion in New York. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Major Micron Expansion In Manassas With Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment C ongressman Suhas Subraman- yam (VA-10) has announced a major multi-billion-dollar invest- ment by Micron Technology to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Manassas, Virginia. The invest- ment marks a significant boost for Virgin- ia’s advanced manufacturing sector and reflects Congressman Subramanyam’s ongoing efforts to bring high-impact eco- nomic development to the region. Subramanyam has worked closely with Micron to help secure critical investments in Virginia since his tenure in the Virginia General Assembly. He emphasized that this partnership will continue, with plans to attract further high-tech investments to the state. “I am thrilled to announce this historic investment by Micron in our community,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said in a statement “This will bring more manufacturing jobs to Virginia, boost our local economy, and keep our country at the forefront of innovation and technol- ogy. I will continue to work tirelessly to se- cure more investments like this and bring high paying jobs to our community.” Micron’s Chairman, President, and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra underscored the broader national implications of the investment, which includes domestic memory manu- facturing and research and development. “This approximately $200 billion investment will reinforce America’s technological leadership, create tens of thousands of American jobs across the semiconductor ecosystem, and secure a domestic supply of semiconductors—crit- ical to economic and national security,” said Mehrotra. “We are grateful for the support from President Trump, Secretary Lutnick and our federal, state, and local partners who have been instrumental in advancing domestic semiconductor manufacturing.” The statement noted that as part of the expansion, Micron has finalized a $275 million CHIPS Act direct funding award to support the Manassas facility’s growth. The project, set to begin this year, will fo- cus on onshoring production of the com- pany’s 1-alpha DRAM node. The expan- sion aligns with Micron’s commitment to serving key sectors such as automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial, and medical technology. Additionally, the investment includes workforce development initiatives such as semiconductor curriculum develop- ment, community college apprentice- ships, university partnerships, and programs designed to expand access to careers in the semiconductor industry. “These efforts will be critical to building a robust talent pipeline that will support Micron’s long-term and U.S. technology leadership,” the statement added. - Used under special arrangement with SAH By South Asian Herald PHOTO:X@RepSuhas PHOTO:Micronvia SAH Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. Sanjay Mehrotra