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Whether is a small wedding, a business meeting, a romantic dinner or a celebration of some sort, we have the perfect place for your social events.

For info, contact us: newyorkeventsandpersonalities@gmail.com

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Enjoy a nice, cozy, romantic atmosphere.

 A  terrace where your guests can chat and dance the night away.

 Let your sight behold a beautiful view from above.

 

  Let your guests pamper their taste buds with superb french cuisine.

NORTHEAST QUEENS MULTICULTURAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB CELEBRATES ITS 3RD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL WITH AWARDS

Event organized by N.Q.M.D.C. at the Sheraton La Guardia East Hotel

From left to right:  Shirley Gilbert, President of Northeast Queens Multicultural Democratic Club; Don Capalbi, Community Liaison of Assembly Member Grace Meng proudly holding his Community Service Award, presented by John Henry Byas, Sr. President of the University Park Tenants Council at the Sheraton Hotel.

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Queens, NY.- On Thursday, December 20th members of the Northeast Queens Multicultural Democratic Club and newly elected Congresswoman Grace Meng, celebrated their third annual holiday festival.

The event took place at the Gallery room of the Sheraton La Guardia East Hotel, where three honorees received awards, either for appreciation or community service. Don Capalbi, President of the Queensboro Hill Neighborhood Association and Community Liaison for Grace Meng, received the Community Service Award.

Both Ida Green, membership secretary of the N. Q. M. D. C. and Michael Olmeda, Political Consultant, who for more than 20 years served as a Field Director for the NYS Senate,    received appreciation awards in a small, but cozy ceremony where camaraderie and friendship could be felt in the atmosphere. About 100 persons attended the event and enjoyed each other´s company, a delicious buffet and a little dance afterwards.

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  Ida Green, with her appreciation Award is flanked by Krystina Alston (left) and June Bunch, Distric Leader of the 33rd Assembly District, who presented the award.


 

From left to right: Shirley Gilbert and Michael Olmeda with his appreciation award, presented by Edwin Salas, President of Salcare Home Health Services.

Northeast Queens Multicultural Democratic Club is about ethnic diversity and leadership.

Most of the folks here represent the Latino community in the Democratic Club. Well, We took this great picture at the event, unfortunately, we are missing the names of some of the people pictured here, so we´re gonna tell you the ones we didn't miss, always from left to right: Clara Abreu, District Leader Martha Flores Vázquez, Michael Olmeda, College Point Civic Association President Andrew Rocco (with red tie), Patricia Hoetzel (next to Rocco), Lidia Sosa, Edwin Salas, Arturo Cárdenas and Miguelina Roman-Acosta. 

If you didn't see your name, please send us an e-mail and let us know if you were fourth to the left, seated or standing, what color is your dress / shirt / suit, your title: newyorkeventsandpersonalities@gmail.com  

Thank You!.

Women have a voice in politics and their say is loud and powerful. From left to right: Patricia Hoetzel(she was mainly a guest), Sherry Levinson, Police Civilian Community Liaison of the 109th Police Precint, Miosotis Genáo, Mileni Sosa, Cristina Sosa, Sandy Contreras, District Leader Martha Flores Vázquez, Miguelina Roman-Acosta, Clara Abreu, Lidia Sosa and her husband Bienvenido Sosa. 

The African-American community is well represented here. Among minorities, It has always been one of the most participating, educated and influencial in U.S. politics. 

'DOGGY BE GOOD' RAISES FUNDS TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN HOSPITAL AND ANIMAL RESCUE

Event organizaded by Anna Arteaga & Michael Di Marco at the 'Doggy Be Good' HQ

From left to right: Joe and Laura Femenia from the College Point Civic Association and 'Doggy Be Good' partners Anna Arteaga and Michael DiMarco posing with Santa Claus and two of his assistants at the Christmas fundraising event in benefit of St. Jude Children Hospital and Animal Rescue.

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Queens, NY.- On Saturday, December 15th, Chihuahuas, Bull dogs, Golden Retrievers and many more breeds went to the 'Doggy Be Good' facilities bringing along their owners to celebrate Christmas in advance, in a special event to help raise funds in benefit of St. Jude Children Hospital and Animal Rescue.

The annual event was organized by 'Doggy Be Good' partners Anna Arteaga and Michael DiMarco, who asked pet owners to bring either an unwrapped gift for a child to be donated to 'Toys for Tots' or a non-perishable food item to help feed the hungry.

Visitors and their pets were able to take pictures with Santa Claus and enjoyed hot chocolate, snacks and food donated by Sal's Pizza, all in exchange for a small donation, with all the proceeds going to the above mentioned non-profits.

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MaryAnn, here holding Diesel, her 5 month Cani Corso Italian Mastiff, bought $20 dollars worth of tickets for the raffle. "Let's see if luck is on my side", said the good hearted lady. We see her in the picture with Megan, holding both Haley, the Chihuahua and  Cooper, the motif and John.

  Marissa, Bella, Donna and Scooby.

 Ralph and Rosie, his English Bulldog.

Students from Martin Van Buren High School and John Browne High School volunteered at the food stand, the raffle table and receiving the toys or the non-perishable food items from guests arriving to the event.

The raffle tickets cost only $1.00 and gave any ticket holder the opportunity to win a wide variety of prizes such as a hand made afgan, pizza pies, dinner for two or 5 free zumba classes, pet holiday gift baskets and Murray Feiss Lamps among many other items.
 

From Left to right: Arturo Cárdenas and Patricia Hoetzel. Also in the picture we can see Cristina and Mark, high school students who volunteered serving delicious food donated by Sal's Pizza.  

  Pets and owners did enjoy the heat coming from the bonfire.

 Guests and pet owners brought either an unwrapped
 gift for a  child to be donated to 'Toys for Tots' or a 
non-perishable food item to help feed the hungry.

 Father Mark Swartvagher from the Brooklyn Diocesis gave 

an eulogy in honor of the victims of the Newtown elementary

 school shooting, for whom he asked a silent prayer and then he 
blessed animals at the fundraising, like Kasey, the Golden Retriever.

  A makeshift memorial set up by 'Doggy Be Good' management in 
honor of the victims of the Newtown elementary school shooting,
was the first thing visitors noticed at the entrance of the facility.

These are some of the businesses that donated something for the raffle and who are constantly giving back to the community:

Sal's Pizzeria, White Point Pizza, Freddy's Pizzeria, Martinello's Pizza, Cappola's Pizza, 7 Stairs Coffee Shop, Twice is Nice Boutique,  Raggedy Ann's Boutique, Wyld Chyld Tattoos, Zanno Pizza, Whitestone Cleaners, Benateri's Deli.

WINTER ART SHOW AT DIEGO SALAZAR ART GALLERY IN L.I.C.

Event organized by  Ann O' Connor and her company: Zoe Scope Studio

Artist Joel Handorff (2nd from left) sorrounded by his friends, Jim Steere, Kate Bevington, Margaret Schepfs and Ernie Smith during the exhibition of his hanging cloth paintings.

NYC TALENT PRESS / Guillermo MOGOLLAN.
Queens, NY.- On thursday, December the 13th, there was an art exhibition at the Diego Salazar Art Gallery, where 14 artists presented their work, many of which were images of a Long Island City that no longer exists: the Power Plant at 5th St. and 51st Ave. with its original stacks, which is now a luxury apartment building, and the old Gantries before they were polished up and became focal points for the waterside park.


Some of these artists found inspiration in the more industrial Long Island City, which is fast disappearing. You could find people in some of the paintings doing ordinary things; other paintings encompassed strange inward realities that are often expressed symbolically.

Photos of crashed cars and torn billboards eyeing us mysteriously, hanging cloth paintings on draped cloth with sewing machine stitching drawing us into the pirate’s lair, and a couple of white porcelain sea creatures that confound the imagination engage us further and energize the rooms, they were also part of this art exhibition.

For more info, contact: amo@zoescopestudio.com

Diego Salazar Art Gallery
21-25 44th Avenue
Long Island City, Queens 11101 

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 Artwork by Mary Didoardo. Night studio 2005, oil on wood panel 24" x 26".

These are the artists whose artwork featured in the winter exhibition of the gallery: 

                                              
                                                 Mary Didoardo                      Oscar Maxera

                                                 Arthur Hammer                   Elinore Schnurr

                                                 Joel Handorff                       Costa Vavagiakis
  
                                                 Noriko Kuresumi                   Diane Sipprelle
                                             
                                                 Ragnar Lagerblad                Preston Trombly

                                                Jean-Marie Guyaux           John Varriano

                                                Violet Baxter                         Sandra Mack Valencia

Artist Sandara Mack-Valencia posing in front of her artwork.

Artist Ragnar Lagerblad, his artwork right behind him.

Sculptor artist Noriko Kuresumi posing with one of her creations.

Paintings by Violet Baxter.

'Ascension' from Artist John Varriano's subway series.
Oil on canvas 16" x 20".

The Salazar family: Diego, Mariana, Gladys and Andrea. Owners of the art gallery.

 From left to right: Patricia Hoetzel, Ann O' Connor C.E.O. of Zoe Scope Studio, organizer of the exhibition; Frame Master Luis Cárdenas; Laura Montoya, official of the Colombia General Consulate in New York, Carlos Martínez and Graphic Designer Arturo Cárdenas.

Attendance at the Diego Salazar winter exhibition was good.

Darya and Lidia, art fans who enjoyed 
the exhibition at the art gallery.