Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato
American Softball’s Randy Novick and Tina Roseman were recently honored at the non-profit group’s All-Star Game.
By Forum Staff
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) recently joined families and players at the annual American Softball All-Star Game in Ozone Park to help honor American Softball founder Randy Novick and Coach Tina Roseman, who have been helping adults with developmental disabilities and giving them the chance to play softball in South Queens for more than a decade. The assemblywoman, along with fellow elected officials and government agencies, presented citations and certificates to celebrate 11 incredible seasons of American Softball.
Pheffer Amato worked with Community Board 9 President Sherry Algredo to bring together NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, Queens Park Commissioner Mike Dockett, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach), City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park), and Deputy Queens Borough President Ebony Young to present awards to Novick and Roseman at the field.
Photo Courtesy of Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato
Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato said that Novick and Roseman “present a clear and selfless level of dedication to the players, their families, and all of us.”
“These two are heroes who truly embody the best of community services. They present a clear and selfless level of dedication to the players, their families, and all of us—showing that no matter what life may throw at you, there are people who will support you,” Pheffer Amato said.
“I was thrilled to join Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato at the American Softball game last weekend, and was so pleased to celebrate two great community leaders, Tina and Randy, for their wonderful work over the years organizing this critical program,” Donoghue added.
Novick said that he and Linda “live every day to make the league thrive and to advocate for these extraordinary people with disabilities. Tina and I are so very fortunate to have a team of wonderful volunteers who devote their Saturdays from May to the end of August to help us each week.”
American Softball, a non-profit and staple in Ozone Park and Howard Beach, provides a softball league in which adults with developmental disabilities are able to come together and play softball every weekend in the summer months. The league is widely successful and has given those with disabilities the ability to play a fun game, make friends and see how much the community supports them, Pheffer Amato said. The assemblywoman noted that she has been an active supporter, and is often seen throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at games.
