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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Honors Finance Industry Leaders at 24th Annual Accountants & Bankers Reception
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Jeff Resnick, Joe Ferrone and Barry Resnick, Friedman LLP
Honoree Blair Ridder, M&T Bank
undreds of executives from New York City’s accounting,
and commitment to BBBS of NYC’s mission. Li!le Saphir, a mentored
banking, finance, fashion and law industries joined Big
youth, and Big Christian Vastola, his caring adult mentor, introduced
Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the
both honorees, recognizing them for their tremendous leadership
nation’s first and New York City’s largest youth mentoring
and support.
organization for its 24th Annual Accountants & Bankers Reception at Inside Park at St. Bart’s in Manha!an. The event recognizes industry
This year’s event was chaired by Abby Parsonnet, BBBS of NYC trustee
leaders who are dedicated to mentorship and have made an impact in
and head of commercial services and regional president, Metro NY
the accounting and banking fields.
at Webster Bank, and raised more than $350,000 to support BBBS of NYC’s mission to build and support mentoring relationships that ignite
This year, BBBS of NYC honored Lee M. Cohen, CPA, founding and
the biggest possible futures for youth.
managing partner at L.M. Cohen & Company (LMC), and Blair Ridder, regional president-New York City at M&T Bank, for their success
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Photos by Jill Lotenberg
