2021 Saint Joseph's Annual Ball E-Journal

Welcome to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Annual Ball

An Enchanted Evening Honoring

Jack L. Kopnisky President and CEO, Sterling Bancorp Sonia Velez, MD, JD Family Medicine Residency Program Director

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ON BEHALF OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MEDICAL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION, WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER’S 2021 BALL AN ENCHANTED EVENING! WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Michael J. Spicer President and CEO

James J. Landy Chairman Board of Trustees

Molham Solomon, MD President Hospital Medical Board

Thank you to the 2021 Ball Committee Carl E. Petrillo, Chairman Shadi Sayegh, MD, Co-Chairman

Frances Casola Dean Civitello Rodika Coloka-Kump, DO Sister Donna Dodge, SC Lisa Griffin Frank J. Hagan Gary Heitzler, DDS Eyad Hijazin, MD Lorraine Horgan Moira Kiernan Bernadette Kingham-Bez James J. Landy Frank Maselli, MD Michael M. Minerva

James L. Neuendorf, MD Richard O’Neill Danuta Przechodzska, MD InviteWilliam info T. Regan Louis C. Rose, MD Hon. Nader Sayegh Molham Solomon, MD John Spano Michael J. Spicer Kathleen M. Stanley Jennifer Sterling Ronald J Sylvestri, Jr. James J. Veneruso, Esq Alan Weissman

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Congratulations to 2021 Honoree Sonia Velez, M.D., J.D. Invite info

Ball Sponsors

Thank You to Our Ball Sponsors Montefiore Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Cocktail Sponsors

Thank You to Our Cocktail Sponsors

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Planet Smiles Partners Sterling National Bank Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto, LLP

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Gary Heitzler, DDS

Congratulations to our Honorees James J. Veneruso, Managing Partner 35 East Grassy Sprain Road, Suite 400 Yonkers, New York 10710 (914) 779-1100 www.VCSCLaw.com

Jack L. Kopnisky and Sonia Velez, MD, JD We deeply appreciate your outstanding dedication to our community.

Flower Sponsors

Thank You to Our Flower Sponsors Legi Management Corp.

Nixon Peabody Shadi Sayegh, MD Yonkers Urology

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Congratulations SAINT JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER and to this year’s Honorees & Sonia Velez MD, JD

Jack L. Kopnisky & DR. & MRS. NEIL SAYEGH AND FAMILY Sonia Velez, MD, JD Compliments: Dr. & Mrs. Neil Sayegh and Family

Congratulations Dr. Sonia Velez!

Thank you for all your dedication and support to & Sonia Velez MD, JD the residency program.

I will always be grateful for your DR. & MRS. NEIL SAYEGH AND FAMILY contribution and guidance during my training.

Shadi H. Sayegh M.D.

Platinum Benefactors

Thank You to Our Platinum Benefactors Nancy & Jim Landy Midcap Financial Monticelloam, LLC Richard O’Neill Riverside Family Practice Sacred Heart Housing Corporation Southern Westchester Nephrology PLLC Kathy & Mike Spicer

With grateful appreciation for all Saint Joseph's Team does for our community And Congratulations to Sonia and Jack

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The Landy Family

Riverdale Family Practice est 1987 For Your Entire Family's Care Mom Dad Children Grandparents Frank Maselli, MD Carl Franzetti, DO Leticia R. Gonzalez, MD Ludmila Sedlackova, MD Roger Villi, MD Jill Groves, MD Robin Pinzon, MD Teresa Hervada, MD Maria L. Flores, MD Liliana Taich, MD Quang Huynh, MD Michelle Zevallos, FNP Ansa Kandamkulathy, FNP

Congratulates Jack L. Kopnisky President and CEO, Sterling Bancorp And Sonia Velez, MD, JD Family Medicine Residency Program Director

We are glad to support Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Our partners in providing for the needs of the Greater Yonkers Community Sacred Heart Housing Corporation

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center  Congratulations to this Year’s Honorees  Southern Westchester Nephrology, Pllc Ms. Jaye Lynn Scott Majed Mark Samarneh, M.D. Mauricio Valdes, M.D. Dominick F. Reda, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Thank You to Our Ball Honorees Jack Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD, JD For your support of our mission Kathy and Michael Spicer

Gold Benefactors

Thank You to Our Gold Benefactors

Bleakley Platt Saint Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency Program Molham Solomon, MD N. James Sayegh, MD Nutrition Management Services Company Pathlink, LLC Physician Practice Enhancement, LLC Theradynamics Throggs Neck Multi Care, P.C. Webster Bank

Congratulations Sonia Velez MD, JD Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Program You are an invaluable role model for your faculty, residents and staff.

You lead with confidence, grace, strength and compassion Your impressive achievements inspire each of us to strive for excellence.

With our Love and Admiration Rita Aszalos MD, Rodika Coloka-Kump DO, Nicole Delgado-Salisbury EdD, Debra Gerson MD, Ana Guerra MD, Patricia Meyer MD, Jennifer Ringstad MD Class of 2022, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Louise Petersen, Anna Rodrigues

Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Honorees Jack Kopnisky Sonia Velez MD, JD Enjoy Your Evening!

Louis C. Rose, MD Throggs Neck Multi Care P.C. 3058 East Tremont Avenue Bronx, New York (718) 409-0500 www.drlouisrose.com

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center  Congratulations to this Year’s honorees Dr. Sonia Velez, we are so proud of all your accomplishments!!!

N. James Sayegh, MD Park Avenue Family Practice Yonkers N.Y. 10703

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Congratulations to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center And to this Year’s honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez, MD, JD Richard Khalil, MD Norma Davis, NP Broadway Medical Services 75 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 (914) 376-7767

FCH Fabiani Cohen & Hall, LLP serving the construction industry as legal counsel for over 30 years 970 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10022 (212) 644-4420 www.fchllp.com

Fabiani Cohen & Hall, LLP Salutes Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and congratulates this year’s honorees Jack Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD, JD

Congratulations To This Year’s Honoree Jack L. Kopnisky

Congratulations To This Year’s Honoree

Jack L. Sonia A. Velez, M.D., J.D. Faculty, Residents, and Staff NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE AT SAINT JOSEPH’S FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Board of Trustees Congratulates Tonight’s Honorees Mr. James J. Landy Sr. Sheila Brosnan Mr. John F. Calvelli Mrs. Margaret Cusumano Mr. Barry M. Davis Sister Donna Dodge Sr. Margaret Egan Mr. John J. Flynn III Ms. Moira J. Kiernan Ms. Amani Marjieh Mr. Michael M. Minerva

Mr. Kevin M. O’Callaghan Mr. Carl E. Petrillo Mr. Neil Pressman Mr. William T. Regan Mr. William J. Schneider Mr. John J. Spano Mr. Michael J Spicer Sr. Meg Sweeney Dr. Molham M. Solomon Mr. James J. Veneruso, Esq. Mr. Alan Weissman

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Management Council Extends its Respect and Gratitude to Tonight’s Honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez, MD, JD

Frances Casola Margaret Cusumano, RN, MSN Dean Civitello Marianne DiTommaso Frank Hagan Lisa Hanrahan Lorraine Horgan Bernadette Kingham-Bez Mark McConkey James L. Neuendorf, MD Kim Pagan Michael J. Spicer

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Congratulations to this Year’s Honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez, M.D. Westmed Vascular Surgery James Jen M.D., FACS George Piccorelli, M.D., FACS Eric Fishman, M.D. FACS

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Congratulations to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center With Special Recognition to this year’s Ball Honorees

Jack L. Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD, JD Michael F. Horgan, Jr., Esq. Griffin, Coogan, Sulzer & Horgan, P.C. Attorneys at Law 51 Pondfield Road Bronxville, NY 10708 914-961-1300

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Congratulations to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and Tonight’s Honorees Jack. L. Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD, JD

Richard Greif, MD Richard Feldman, MD

LOCAL UNION 14-14B The International Union of Operating Engineers Affiliated with the AFL-CIO EDWIN L. CHRISTIAN Business Manager CHRISTOPHER T. CONFREY President KENNETH B. KLEMENS, JR. Vice-President

JOHN R. POWERS Rec./Corr. Secretary

THOMAS ROEMER, JR. Treasurer

HUGH R. MANLEY Financial Secretary

Business Representatives CHRISTOPHER T. CONFREY ● JOHN R. POWERS HUGH R. MANLEY ● KENNETH B. KLEMENS, JR. ● ALLEN WRIGHT

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Congratulations to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and Tonight’s Honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez, MD, JD

 Richard Julian Radna, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.N.S., F.A.C.S.

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Congratulations to our amazing Sonia A Velez, M.D., J.D. Who has been an inspiration to us all!

Withhlove, Mom and your sister Elsie

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Subroto Bhattacharya, M.D., Mikhail Fuks, M.D., Aregai Girmay, M.D., Teresa Hervada, M.D., Renu Karamchandani-Hingorani, M.D. , Satish Nayak, M.D., Rhodora Rebadio Sy, M.D., Ramchand Thadhani, M.D.

Dr. Sonia Velez For her outstanding contributions to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center and the community

To see my Mom, Dr. Sonia Velez, honored at this year’s Hospital Ball makes me so proud to say I’m her son. She has worked very hard her whole life, doing things that others said she couldn’t do. My Mom has built her life from the ground up and look at where she’s at now! I’ve always seen her putting 100% of her effort in her work; not only in the hospital, but in her everyday life and loves doing it. She always wants to help anyone who needs it and will go out of her way to do so. Seeing all the things she’s accomplished in her life and plans to h accomplish in the future proves that success will follow with hard work and determination.

I know she makes me and everyone in our family super proud as well as my grandpa who is looking down from heaven and smiling as a proud father for all that his amazing daughter has done.

I love you, Mom Christian S. Caro

Congratulations Jack L. Kopnisky President and CEO, Sterling Bancorp

An Enchanted Evening With The Board of Trustees of Saint Joseph' s Medical Center

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Congratulations to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center And Tonight’s Honorees, Especially Sonia Velez, MD For her commitment, dedication and h service to the community.

 Charles Centinaro

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Salutes Saint Joseph’s Medical Center h And Congratulates Jack L. Kopnisky And Sonia Velez, MD, JD

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137 JEFF LOUGHLIN WAYNE HELLER JAMES SASSO JOHN MCGILL hJOE SCHNEIDER DANIEL FENYO MICHAEL MILLER

BUSINESS MANAGER PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT/BUS. AGENT RECORDING CORR. SECRETARY TREASURER FINANCIAL SECRETARY BUSINESS AGENT

Executive Board John Belardi – Ronald Burgess – Rocco Miceli – Michael Miller – David Ryan - Rocco Sanseverino 1360 Pleasantville Road ■ Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 ■ (914)762-0600

Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 60 Anthony Ascencao Business Manager Frank Bisignano President President Training Director

Vicente Mendoza Vice President

Michael Moreira Secretary-Treasurer hh Field Representative

Jacinto Fragoso Recording Secretary Field Representative

Andrew Ferraro Executive Board Member

Carlos Gonzalez Executive Board Member

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Liliya Lotsvin, MD Internal Medicine / Geriatrics, Board Certified More than 20 years in Practice.

Riverdale Internal Medicine & Geriatric Services, PC Phone (718) 432 -5500 Office Address: 3533 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale NY 10463 Office conveniently located next to Bus stop (Bx7 and Bx10) – Riverdale Avenue & West 235th street.

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Heartfelt congratulations to my wonderful friend and colleague Sonia Velez, MD Beautiful woman, great mother, outstanding physician, educator And leader.

I feel honored and privileged hh to have known and worked with you.

With admiration and best wishes for your future endeavors.

Love, Danuta Przechodzka, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dean B. Harlam, M.D., Director Jelena Veselinovic, M.D., Associate Director

MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY JOIN THE SAINT JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY IN SALUTING JACK L. KOPNISKY AND SONIA VELEZ, M.D.

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Alexa Whoriskey, M.D. Tayeb Mohamed, PMHNP Olga Rakhlin, M.D. Carol Weinstein, M.D. Irina Surbnshanyan, M.D. Nnenna Okereke, M.D. Cynthia Perry, M.D. Joseph Macaluso, M.D. Carlos Sotolongo, M.D. Christopher Hohman, M.D. Stewart Schwartz, M.D. Diane Pollack, FNP

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Congratulations to Dr. Sonia Velez!  Peter Wayne

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Joseph L. Halbach, MD Former Director of Family Medicine Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Former Chair, Department of Family Medicine New York Medical College

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Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees And the Heroes at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center 

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We salute tonight’s honorees Jack Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD For your commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center Bernadette Kingham-Bez & Steve Bez

Saint Joseph’s Medical Center  Congratulations to this Year’s honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez MD, JD

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Congratulations to the Honorees!

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Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees Jack L. Kopnisky Sonia Velez, MD, JD Jack Flynn Flynn Memorial Home

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Yonkers, NY 10702-0847

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Congratulations to this Year’s honorees at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center

 Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists of Southern Westchester, LLC E. Casino, M.D., FCCP Michael Mandel, M.D., FACP, LLC 2365 Boston Post Road Larchmont, N.Y. 10538 914 833 2020 914 833 3033

Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees Jack L. Kopnisky & Sonia Velez, MD, JD Louis Eliasof, CFP, CLU, RICP, CLTC Barnum Financial Group 565 Taxter Rd., Suite 625 Elmsford, NY 10523 914-372-2926