54 The Queens Courier • octoBER 1, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Socrates Park celebration on LIC waterfront Sharon Lee, Deputy Queens Borough President Melva Miller and Carol Conslato of Con Edison Send us your announcements & pictures to: The Queens Courier c/o making a buzz: 38-15 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361 • editorial@queenscourier.com subject: making a buzz s people making a buzz Supporters of Long Island City’s Socrates Sculpture Park came out in droves to the park’s annual gala on Sept. 21 at Mark di Suvero’s waterfront studio. The event not only celebrated the cultural institution but also recognized art collector Nancy Nasher and sculptor Melvin Edwards. Guests enjoyed an evening of fine food and music along the East River. Proceeds from the event will go toward Socrates Park’s ongoing operations and programs. Photos by Marcin Zurawicz David and Vivien Collens and Mark DiSuvero Jimmy Van Bramer and artist Joel Shapiro Board President Stuart Match Suna John Hatfield, executive director of Socrates Sculpture Park; former Borough President Claire Shulman; Mark DiSuvero; City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer; and Stuart Match Suna Artist Chris Yockey in front of his work A major WIN for honorees at charity gala The When In Need (WIN) Foundation honored its supporters during its gala on Sept. 24 at Antun’s of Springfield Gardens. State Senators James Sanders and Leroy Comrie were among those recognized for their achievements and political support. The WIN Foundation provides various grants to students to help them attain higher education and career advancement. Seated: Honorees Cristy Barber, Prakash Patil and Pastor Saroya Byrd-McKinney; Chetachi Ecton, founder/CEO, WIN Foundation; and honorees Dr. Rukiya Jeffers, Cynthia DiBartolo and Marie Lourdes Elgirus. Standing: Kayode Malomo, WIN Foundation director of projects; George Onuorah, WIN Foundation director of media relations; honorees Juanita Faulkner, Pierre Alexandre, Henrietta Oby Okpala and Albert Perna; and Bridget O’Brien of Bridget O’Brien PR and Events. Photos by Allen Ngai Senator James Sanders; Chetachi Ecton, founder/CEO; Senator Leroy Comrie. City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Diane Coffey and Alan Suna
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