"Argentina Way" to be Named on a Block Near Fifth Avenue in New York

New York City is set to permanently name a street "Argentina Way," honoring the country's long-standing presence and relationship with the metropolis. The Argentine Consulate General announced the upcoming inauguration of the honorary street, which will be situated near its historic headquarters at the corner of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue.

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The distinction recognizes eight decades of presence Argentine in our home and celebrates the deep bonds of friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding that unite Argentina with the City of New York.

The New York City Council recently approved the official request from the Argentine delegation. The designation serves as recognition of eight decades of Argentine presence in the city and celebrates the deep bonds of friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between Argentina and New York City. The consulate stated that the naming also acknowledges the relationships built over the years through diplomacy, cultural exchange, arts, trade promotion, investments, and the human connections that continue to strengthen ties between the two peoples.

The official inauguration ceremony is scheduled for June 24 at 7 p.m. local time. The event, which is open to the Argentine community in the city, will take place outdoors on the public street, which will remain open to traffic. The consulate expressed its hope to share this "historic and very special moment" with the community and friends of Argentina in New York.

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The designation also constitutes a recognition of the relationships built over the years with our community through diplomacy, cultural exchange, the arts, the promotion of trade and investments, and the multiple human ties that continue to strengthen the relationship between our peoples.

The area where the consulate is located is known as a hub for luxury and fashion, housing flagship stores of high-end brands and notable architecture, just blocks from Central Park. New York State has one of the largest Hispanic communities in the United States, with over four million Latinos, including approximately 29,000 Argentines who reside in areas like "Little Argentina" in Queens, a neighborhood known for its Argentine shops, art, and culture.

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We hope to share this historic and very special moment with our community and with the friends of Argentina in New York.