Sunnyside Flag Day
Speakers at the Sunnyside Kiwanis Club’s 43rd annual Flag Day celebration included Councilmen Danny Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer, Kiwanis Past President and master of ceremonies Gerald Lederman, U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan. Photo by Walter Karling.
Members of the Republic of Korea-United States Armed Forces Foundation stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Model Event
Ladies competed in the Miss NY Chinese Beauty Pageant, held in Flushing last weekend. Photo by Ira Cohen.
Summer Fun
Green Graduates
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Queens Events Edited By Harley Benson
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Award Winner
Queens Botanical Gardens recently held a graduation ceremony and press event for the new Green Jobs Training Program. Pictured (from left) are graduates Javier Castillo and Michelle Byrd.
Met Council Award Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. helps Sal and Phil Mincone belt out “American Band” during the fourth annual Beer Garden Bash to kick off the summer months.
Movie Night
Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) hands out Italian ices to children attending a free screening of the animated film “Puss in Boots” at Captain Tilly Park in Jamaica.
State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo (center), received the Italian-American Legislators Conference 2012 Senate Award for his efforts in promoting the positive influences of Italian-Americans in government at their annual conference dinner in Albany. Presenting the award to Sen. Addabbo was Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (left) and President of the Italian-American Legislators Conference, State Sen. Joseph Griffo (right).
During the 36th annual Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty legislative breakfast, Deputy Queens Borough president Barry Grodenchik presented the Chesed Award to Steven Pezenik, a tireless community leader who has worked to better Queens. Photo by Ira Cohen.