New York: The Punjabi community in Queens had a street co-named in its honor Friday.
CBS reported the goal was to celebrate the South Asian community’s contributions to the Richmond Hill area.
The stretch of 101st Avenue between 111th and 123rd streets is filled with Punjabi culture – sounds, cuisine and clothing – earning it the nickname “Little Punjab.”
That stretch is now officially co-named Punjab Avenue, the culmination of a two year joint effort by several South Asian groups and City Council Member Adrienne Adams.
“This community has been underserved, not really recognized,” said Adams. “Invisible, which is a travesty, knowing everything that all of our community brings to this wonderful district.”
The Punjab region is split between northern India and eastern Pakistan.
Adams said Punjabis and South Asians deserve to be acknowledged, since they have helped build and shape Richmond Hill for 50 years.
“Some of the hardest working people are of the South Asian community… Folks who have been here for a very long time,” Adams said.❐
CBS
