Jose Carrion and Regina McGrade were the recipients of the first Hoy Awards at the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Regina McGrade, right, receives the first Hoy Award from Joanne Lugo and Peter Gonzalez during the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Jose Carrion receives the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Members of the Board of Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A cake from Valencia Bakery was created for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Representatives from M&T Bank were on hand for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

MVP Health Plan was a Platinum Sponsor of the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley was represented at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

There were plenty of raffles to chose from as Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Diana Campos and Rosina Tezgeldi are all smiles at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

People dance to the music provided by DJ Rene Campos of DMU Music at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

President Peter Gonzalez offers remarks during the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Joanne Lugo offers remarks during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Mid-Hudson Valley Representative Dylan Miyoshi offers remarks during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy offers an update on Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley during the organizations 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Regina McGrade offers remarks after receiving the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Joanne Lugo reads a proclamation for Honoree Regina McGrade during the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Peter Gonzalez reads a proclamation for Jose Carrion who received the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Jose Carrion receives the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Jose Carrion receives the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Jose Carrion offers remarks after he received the Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rene Campos of DMU Music provided the music for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 17th Anniversary and its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

MVP Health Plan representatives were present for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

MVP Health Plan representatives were present for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, October 12, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.