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WHAT A CELEBRAZIONE!

BP MARKOWITZ, CONSUL GENERAL OF ITALY HOST ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRAZIONE, HONOR OUTSTANDING BROOKLYNITES

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On Wednesday, October 5, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz presented the annual Italian American Heritage celebrazione at Brooklyn Borough Hall and honored the outstanding contributions of Italian Americans in Brooklyn. 

This year's honorees are:  

  • Sal Calabrese, president, RE/MAX Metro
  • Thomas J. Fariello, first deputy commissioner, NYC Department of Buildings
  • Rosanne Raso, senior vice president, Lutheran Medical Center
  • Honorable Frank R. Seddio, former judge, Surrogate's Court of Kings County.

Carlo Scissura, senior advisor to BP Markowitz, served as master of ceremonies and greetings were offered by Min. Plen. Natalia Quintavalle, consul general of Italy in New York. Entertainment was provided by Angelo Venuto and The Venuto Brothers; Italian actor and singer Sal DaVinci; and the Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata folklorist dancers.

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In photo (left to right): Hon. Frank R. Seddio; Thomas J. Fariello; Rosanne Raso; BP Markowitz; Sal Calabrese; Carlo Scissura, senior advisor to BP Markowitz

Photo by Kathryn Kirk 

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