Today, Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st A.D.) honored several local Dominican businesses owners to highlight the importance of the local Dominican community. Those honored were Francisco Rosario of Lucas Dominican Restaurant in Baldwin, Fermin Nunez and Griselda Moronta of Mi Casa in Freeport, Eduardo Leonardo of Puntacana Dominican Restaurant in Oceanside, and Ramon Ortega of El Sabor Dominicano in Freeport.

“This was truly a wonderful event, local businesses are the backbone of our economy, and to honor these local Dominican business owners so close to Dominican Republic Independence Day, just made sense. In my district we have a vibrant Dominican community, and they deserve to be recognized for the great work they do,” said Curran.

Curran also encouraged the public to visit more locally-owned businesses including Lucas Dominican Restaurant, Mi Casa, Puntacana Dominican Restaurant, and El Sabor Dominicano.

“I urge the community to visit more of these locally-owned small businesses, that way the money you spend goes back into the community to our neighbors and friends, and if you have the chance, check out Lucas Dominican Restaurant, Mi Casa, Puntacana Dominican Restaurant, and El Sabor Dominicano because the food is absolutely delicious,” concluded Curran.