And then, They Partied

AS SOON AS THE GAVEL CAME DOWN, signaling the end of the business portion of the 2023 meeting of the NYSDA House of Delegates, attendees turned their attention to the celebration to follow. The Presidents’ Dinner Gala is the much-anticipated finale to the annual House meeting, a lavish party to honor NYSDA’s currently serving president, James E. Galati, and the officers who served alongside him.

This year’s party on June 3 in the beautiful and historic Hall of Springs didn’t disappoint. It was a perfect summer evening, replete with good food, music, dancing and a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the sky over Saratoga Spa State Park. On the receiving end of tributes, along with Dr. Galati, were the other 2022-2023 officers: Anthony M. Cuomo, president-elect; Prabha Krishnan, vice president; Frank C. Barnashuk, secretary-treasurer; Steven Gounardes, speaker; and Kevin A. Henner, immediate past president.

A gallery of photos of celebrants is presented here.

Photos by Cindy Schultz Photography