On June 12, three Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School students in Amityville enjoyed an afternoon with State Sen. Monica R. Martinez.

Earlier this year, Park Avenue students Sussan Turcios Castro, Danna Flores Cornejo and Emely Espinal were named as winners in Senator Martinez’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Art contest. The contest was held in conjunction with Senator Martinez’s recognition of Black History Month. Participants were tasked with writing an essay or creating a work of art that pays tribute to those who continue to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy or demonstrates how we can build bridges between all communities.

Senator Martinez met with Park Avenue’s winners to commend them, and she treated them to pizza and drinks.

Date Added: 6/13/2024