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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. joins Goya Foods, community leaders, celebrities and other elected officials to launch the Hispanic Federation's 12th Annual Toy Drive at a City Hall news conference on December 8, 2008. View Video

New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement at a news conference launching Hispanic Federation’s 12th annual toy drive:

“At this time of year, it’s important to recognize that many New Yorkers are unable to celebrate when they are struggling to hold onto their homes and put food on the table. I am glad to join this effort so that, even in some small way, we can show big hearts and offer needy children a holiday gift.”

Participating in the news conference were: Comptroller Thompson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony Award winner of “In the Heights,” Tony Plana of TV hit “Ugly Betty,” Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, and Rafael Toro of Goya Foods.

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