To the backdrop of the Whitehall building last night's FREE Tony Orlando concert in Seton Park was enjoyed by an estimated 1,000 people. This was one of Senator Jeff Klein's Summer Concert Series in the parks, which last year saw Aretha Franklin in this same park. The photos below will tell you the story as Tony Orlando warmed up the crowd with his boyhood days of growing up in the Bronx by Fordham Road. Then he went into his 90 minute concert and all who attended wished it could continue. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz introduced Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Councilman Andrew Cohen, and the sponsor of the concert State Senator Jeff Klein. Dinowitz, Diaz Jr., and Cohen all thanked Senator Klein for sponsoring the concert. Senator Klein said that he only wants the people of his district to enjoy their wonderful amenities such as Seton Park, and a concert such as this is the perfect way to enjoy Seton Park. You can click on a photo to make it larger.
Left - Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. Stands next to Senator Klein as he waits for his turn to congratulate Senator Jeff Klein for the great concert.
Right - Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz introduces the sponsor of the Tony Orlando Concert, and his good friend Senator Jeff Klein.
Left - Mr. Michael Blaustein of Senator Klein's office with Tony Orlando as Orlando points to what he use look like.
Right - Orlando poses with a local woman.
A few more photos of the concert.
An early photo of part of the crowd.
