Congressmember Joe Crowley joined elected officials in the annual Ecuadorian Day Parade in Jackson Heights on August 7. “I am honored to join the Ecuadorian-American community in Queens to celebrate Ecuador’s Independence Day and the rich heritage and culture of the Ecuadorian people,” Crowley said. “The Ecuadorian-American community has made tremendous contributions to Queens and all of New York City and I am proud to pay tribute to their commitment to our community.” (L. to r.); Assemblymember Francisco Moya, Queens County Civil Court Judge Carmen Velasquez, Councilmember Daniel Dromm, Ecuadorian Civic Committee President Oswaldo Guzman, Councilmember Julissa Ferreras, Crowley and state Senator José Peralta.