Thousands gather at Staten Island park to celebrate Sri Lankan New Year
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than 2,000 people gathered at Wolfe’s Pond Park on Sunday, April 27 to celebrate Sri Lankan New Year, according to the event’s organizers.
The community proudly welcomed special guests, including District Attorney Michael McMahon, representatives from Charles Fall’s office, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and representatives from Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine’s office.
