45th Pct. Community Council Breakfast

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The 45th Precinct Community Council saluted local leaders and police officers at its annual breakfast gala and awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 10 at the Villa Barone Manor.

Many community leaders, residents and elected officials attended this year’s 45th Precinct Community Council Breakfast Awards Gala at Villa Barone Manor.
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This year’s civilian honorees included Michelle Sajous, Riverbay Corporation director of Community Relations; Patrick Devine, Throggs Neck veteran leader; John Bonizio, Westchester Square Business Improvement District chairman; Karen Nani, The Island Current editor; Sal Grassia, Spencer Estate Civic Association vice president and the late Joe Oddo, former Pelham Bay Taxpayers Association president.

(l-r) Honorees police officers Singh and Martinez, chief Pintos, and lieutenant Arias.
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Captain Carlos Ghonz, 45th commanding officer, formally recognized the 45th Precinct’s police officers Neil Anderson, Harmanjot Singh and Juan Martinez and Auxiliary captain Darryl Gaines for their dedication and service to the community.

Auxiliary captain Gaines was formally recognized at the awards gala.
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James Cuesta (l) and Christina Proscia accepted Joe Oddo’s award presented to them by Annie Boller (r), 45th Precinct Community Council treasurer.
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(l-r) Bob Bieder; honorees Karen Nani, Michelle Sojous, Sal Grassia, John Bonizio, Patrick Devine and John Doyle with a picture of the late Joe Oddo who was honored posthumously.
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