Photo Courtesy of Councilman Holden
Ariola joined Councilman Bob Holden (D-Maspeth; holding microphone) Monday at the Columbus dinner dance by the Associazione Culturale di New York.
By Michael V. Cusenza
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Councilwoman Ariola delivers remarks at Gracie Mansion’s Columbus Day reception.
A cherished Howard Beach tradition returned to the proud South Queens enclave this weekend as hundreds of families gathered on Cross Bay Boulevard to mark Columbus Day and celebrate their Italian heritage.
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Hundreds attended Sunday’s festivities on Cross Bay Boulevard.
“What an amazing day celebrating Columbus Day on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach! Thank you to all of the businesses who participated and made this event possible! Thank you to the Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation for organizing this extraordinary day!” City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) tweeted.
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) delivers remarks at the Cross Bay bash.
“Today we celebrate the contributions of millions of Americans of Italian descent,” she continued, “and the beginning of the cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas that shaped the modern world and led to us all being here today.”
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
Even our Bravest had a great time on Sunday.
Photo Courtesy of Councilwoman Ariola
Everybody got in the Italian holiday spirit!
