Gisela Gomez accepts the De Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Robert Pagliaro, Assistant to William Kaplan, accepts the De Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

2019 De Hoy Honoree Gisela Gomez with Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley Board of Directors President Peter Gonzalez at the Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy offers an update on Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley during the organizations 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

President Peter Gonzalez offers remarks during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

President Peter Gonzalez, right, presents Gisela Gomez with the 2019 De Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

President Peter Gonzalez and Vice President Dr. Karen Eberle-McCarthy present Robert Pagliaro, Assistant to William Kaplan of the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, the De Hoy Award during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Daisy Vale and Regina McGrade, recipient of the first De Hoy Award in 2018, at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Nancy Proyect and Regina McGrade, recipient of the first De Hoy Award in 2018, at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Laura Garcia and Maria Chavarria at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Aracely Trejo and Silvana Tapia represented MVP Health Care at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Representatives of Hudson Valley Credit Union were on hand for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A cake from Valencia Bakery was created for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Taran Provost, Esq. and Ivelisse (Dazzle Makeup Artists Group) were on hand for Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Pledge of Allegiance is said as Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley celebrated its 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Peter Gonzalez and Bill Andujar at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Carlos Alicia, Jr. and Gisela Gomez (also De Hoy Honoree) were representing M&T Bank at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Carlos Alicia, Jr. and Gisela Gomez (also De Hoy Honoree) were representing M&T Bank at Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Attendees enjoyed music by DJ Renee Campos of DMU Music during Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley 18th Anniversary and its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, NY on Friday, November 1, 2019. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.