On Wednesday afternoon the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held its African American Heritage Celebration. Among the Honorees were NYC council members Vanessa Gibson and Andy King, Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson, business leaders Clarence Stanley of the Small Business Development Center at Lehman College, Arlington Leon Eastmond Jr. owner of the largest black owned boiler manufacturing business in New York City, Ms. April Horton of Verizon, Public Advocate Letitia James (who was unable to attend), and State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson who was at work in Albany.
Also in attendance was New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli, several local Bronx community board members, and various business owners and leaders from the Bronx. As usual at a Bronx Chamber of Commerce event the chamber's "Silver Eagles" were presented to the honorees. Below are a few photos of the event that will speak for themselves.
Left - Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson and New York State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli greet each other.
Right - Dinapoli is in the center as BCC President Lenny Caro is at the mike, and Honoree Bronx DA Robert Johnson is on the other side of the comptroller.
Left - BCC President Lenny Caro opens the African American Heritage Celebration.
Right - Councilman Andy King said a few words to the crowd.
Left - BCC Chief of Staff Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro says a few words before presenting one of the BCC Silver Eagles.
Right - To the left of Michelle is Ismael of Public Advocate Letitia James office, to his left is Donna the Chief of staff for State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson, and standing is Alexandra from the BCC.
Above - is a group photo of BCC staff, elected officials, and BCC members.
A group photo of the Honorees - with BCC President Lenny Caro and BCC Chairman Joseph Kelleher at both sides of the back row.
