38 The Queens Courier • stars under 40 • february 11, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶stars under 40 ✴ FEBRUARY 24, 2016 TV meteorologist to be honored at “40 Stars Under 40” networking event BY THE QUENS COURIER STAF [email protected]/@queenscourier One of New York City’s top meteorologists will be a guest of honor during the Star Network’s “40 Stars Under 40” awards and networking dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Park. Audrey Puente, who reports on the weather and feature stories for FOX-5, will receive the “Star of Stars” Award. She will be honored alongside 40 young professionals in Queens under 40 years of age for their leadership skills both in business and their communities. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 24 at Terrace on the Park, located at 52-11 111th St. It’s a perfect opportunity for professionals to network with each other. Guests will also get the chance to interact and connect with business leaders at an expo area featuring businesses from around the region. There will also be a prize raffle, with all proceeds donated to the Queens Theatre for Children’s Programming and When In Need Foundation. The honorees, as nominated by their peers, include the following: Michael Albarella, vice president and market manager for People’s United Bank; Andrea Brodie, associate with Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf LLP; Sierra Brown, Queens Marketing, Yelp and Tourism Development with the Queens Economic Development Corporation; Eamonn G. Carr of Keller Williams Realty Landmark; Luca DiCiero, founder and CEO of NYSpace Finders; Dr. Aliza Fisse, DVM, founder of Turnpike Veterinary Clinic; Vito Giannola, chief retail officer and executive vice president for Sussex Bank; Michael Gillen, Director of Technology & Communications – Queens Economic Development Corporation; Alan Hayon, president of Credit Advisory Group; Danielle Henderson, an agent with New York Life Insurance Company; Jason Hu, M.D., director of physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Queens; Jordan M. Ivler, sales division of Mount Lebanon Cemetery; Victoria Jennings, general manager of COFFEED; Dr. Regina Khanna, radiologist at Queens Hospital Center; Cindy Kotowski, office manager and real estate associate with Charles H. Greenthal Property Sales; Ari Kramer, Vice President/Relationship Manager, Investors Bank Christie Lauren, founder and head designer of Christie Lauren Bridal Accessories; Dana Y. Lee, associate with Forchelli, Curto Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana LLP; Anthony Lemma, district director for the House of Representatives; Douglas Liang, senior vice president at Flushing Bank; Davon Lomax, labor management representative of District Council 9; Latreash McCurdy, Sr. Graphic Designer, Dale Carnegie Training; Andrew Meditz, president of Elite Pool and Fitness Management; Dr. Benjamin Pocock, director of breast services at Elmhurst Hospital Center; Pasquale Rafanelli, CPA, CVA, CFE, valuation manager with Grassi & Co.; Andrew-Paul Salvatore Ragusa, business development director of Politan Real Estate; Sergey Rautkin, founding partner with Leap EDU; William Romero, vice president of AXA Advisors; Joselyn M. Salazar, marketing director of Guild Net; Stephen Schumann, assistant vice president of business development for the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation; Patrick W. Smith, executive vice president of Nancy Packes Inc.; Geoffrey Smith, marketing director for NY Grants; Patricia Stein, president of Liberty National Title Agency; Sam Wanigasinghe, account manager for Eastern American Data/Voice Inc.; Steven Yu, marketing and regional sales manager of Crystal Window & Door Systems; Lillian Zepeda, director of communications for City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland; and Michael J. Zuchelli, vice president of Elite Pool and Fitness Management. For sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities contact Demetra Plagakis by calling 718-224-5863, ext. 227, or by email [email protected]. To purchase tickets to the event, visit qns.com/upcoming-star-networking-events/. The event is co-sponsored by the Queens Courier, QNS.com, Flushing Bank, Investors Bank, New York Presbyterian-Queens, National Grid, Elmhurst Hospital Center; People’s United Bank; New York Community Bank; NYSpace Finders; Crystal Window and Door Systems; Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation; Sussex Bank; Dale Carnegie Training; Charles H. Greenthal Property Sales; Yelp; the Queens Chamber of Commerce; and the New York Daily News. When you walk through our doors, you’re one step closer to success. When choosing an attorney, take a step in the right direction. For nearly 40 years our clients have benefited from the high level of service and commitment we provide. We are focused on achieving outstanding results in the most complex legal and business matters, and most importantly the success of our clients. When you walk through our doors, you’re one step closer to success. When choosing an attorney, take a step in the right direction. For nearly 40 years our clients have benefited from the high level of service and commitment we provide. We are focused on achieving outstanding results in the most complex legal and business matters, andmost importantly the success of our clients. Successful Lawyers. Successful Clients. Successful Lawyers. Successful Clients. Know-how gets noticed. 333 Earle Ovington Blvd. • Suite 1010 • Uniondale, NY 11553 • Phone: 516-248-1700 • Fax: 516-248-1729 • www.forchellilaw.com 333 Earle Ovington Blvd. • Suite 1010 • Uniondale, NY 11553 Phone: 516-248-1700 • Fax: 516-248-1729 www.forchellilaw.com Congratulations Michael Albarella, on being chosen as one of the star Network 40 stars Under 40, from all your friends at People’s United Bank. Visit or cAll Me for All yoUr fiNANciAl Needs. Michael Albarella, VP, Market Manager 8989 Union Turnpike, Glendale • 718-441-3225 ©2016 People’s United Bank, N.A. | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
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