A cake from Valencia Bakery was created for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Board of Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 16th Anniversary and its 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley Executive Secretary Joanne Lugo offers remarks during the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Anibal (Andy) Velez leads the Pledge of Allegiance at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Mid-Hudson Valley Representative Dylan Miyoshi offers remarks during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy offers an update on Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley during the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley President Peter Gonzalez offers remarks during the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Harley Doles talks about how the solar-powered lights he is holding can help people in Purro Rico without power during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Harley Doles explains how their donation towards solar-powered lights can help people in Puerto Rico during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Maria Chavarria and Annette Marzan enjoy Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Ruben Estrada and State Supreme Court Justice Maria Vazquez-Doles attended Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rosina Tezgeldi and Inaudy Esposito pose for a photo during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley Board of Director members Maria Chavarria and Olga Hernandez at the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Maria Chavarria and Olga Hernandez sell raffle tickets during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Maria Chavarria, Olga hernandez and Rosina Tezgeldi at the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley President Peter Gonzalez and Executive Secretary Joanne Lugo at the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

MVP Healthcare was represented by Maribel Dasilva, Gladys Zuniga, Rosina Tezgaldi and Julia Puma at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Ulster Savings Bank Newburgh Branch Manager Jose Lemus with his wife at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 16th Anniversary and its 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

David and Gisela Gomez are joined by Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley President Peter Gonzalez during the organizations 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Pat Lewis, City of Newburgh Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo and City of Newburgh Councilwoman Cindy Holmes attended Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Gisela Gomez of M&T Bank, Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley President Peter Gonzalez, and Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois pose for a photo during the Latinos Unidos 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rosina Tezgeldi and Gisela Gomez attended Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 16th Anniversary and its 12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 13, 2017. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.