The Chippewa Democratic Club toasted several community leaders at its 120th annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, May 17 at Villa Barone Manor.
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Dr. Shapiro (c) received commendations and congratulations from Messina (l) and Klein.
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This year’s exemplary honorees were Maria Caruso, City Island Chamber of Commerce tourism director; Dr. Nella Shapiro, Eastchester Cancer Care oncology specialist; Marylou DiPreta, St. Frances de Chantal School eighth grade writing teacher; Michael McNerney, Country Club Civic Association president; John Cucchiarella, field representative of the Local 1 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of the Bronx and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.
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Michael McNerney (c) was honored by Messina (l) and District Leader John Collazzi.
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John Cucchiarella (c) proudly accepted his accolades from Messina (l) and Councilman Mark Gjonaj.
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Marylou DiPreta (c) was honored by Messina (l) and Judge of Civil Court Linda Poust Lopez, AJSC.
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(l-r) Councilman Gjonaj; Edward Koester, Chippewa president; Michael McNerney; Thomas Messina; Marylou DiPreta; Maria Caruso; Dr. Nella Shapiro; Luisa Benedetto; John Cucchiarella; Senator Klein and John Collazzi.
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