The Bronx County Democratic Committee honored two former council members at its time honored Winter Reception on Thursday, March 1 at Billy’s Sports Bar. The Bronx Democratic Party formally recognized former council members Annabel Palma and James Vacca for their commitment to public service.
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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Bronx Democratic Party treasurer, congratulated former councilwoman Palma, Bronx Democratic Party secretary, on her many years of dedicated public service.
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Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (l) met with Congressman José Serrano at the soirée.
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(l-r) Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Bronx Democratic Party Executive Committee chairman; Ischia Bravo, Community Board 7 district manager; Gilberto Ortiz; Councilman Mark Gjonaj and Anthony Perez, Bronx Democratic Party executive director.
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Councilman Fernando Cabrera celebrated with NYC Civic Court Judge Bianka Perez.
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Kenny Agosto, 78th Democratic Assembly District committeeman, had a great evening.
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James Vacca (l) wished his successor Councilman Gjonaj well on his new career path.
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Nathalia Fernandez (l), Governor Cuomo’s Bronx Regional representative, caught up with Ischia Bravo at Billy’s Sports Bar.
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