The Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance toasted several local leaders at its annual dinner awards gala on Friday, May 10 at Maestro’s Caterers.
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Elected officials and VNNA board members welcomed everyone to the ceremony.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico
This year’s honorees included Joseph McManus, 80th Assembly District Democratic State committeeman; detective Danny ‘Giuseppe’ Cannova, former 49th Precinct NCO; detective Janine Varela, former 49th Precinct NCO; Beverly Michael, Montefiore Medical Center Clinical Services vice president and Einstein Campus executive director; Maureen Carvin, Ridgewood Savings Bank Branch banking officer and Joe Bombace, Community Appreciation Award recipient.
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The VNNA board members with the evening’s honorees.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico