70 The Queens Courier • buzz • NOVEMBER 17, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com 2 3 Astoria gala supports Queens Borough Public Library Movers and shakers from across the city recently enjoyed a fun night of fundraising during the Queens Library Foundation’s annual autumn gala at Astoria’s Melrose Ballroom. The foundation honored three prominent supporters: former New York City Mayor David Dinkins; Husam Ahmad, chairman and CEO of HAKS; and the Plaxall Group, which is celebrating more than 70 years in Long Island City. Proceeds from the event will be used to help the Queens Borough Public Library’s various educational 9 5 6 4 7 programs for Queens children. 10 11 1. Vincent Arcuri, Husam Ahmad and Queens Library Board of Trustees President Carl Koerner 2- Members of Plaxall family 3- Karen Schwab, Liz Luskin and Gary and Marci Kesner 4- Assemblyman David Weprin, Vincent Arcuri and Augustus Agate 5- Carol Conslato and Mayra De Rico 6- Crystal Windows staff 7-Rosemary Zins, Mayra De Rico and Terri Thomson 8-Alex Rosa and Melinda Katz 9- Gary Kesner of Silvercup Studios and Karen Schwab of Mount Sinai Queens 10- Dennis Walcott and Merryl Tisch 11- Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Walcott with Philippa Karteron 12- Melinda Katz and Matt Quigley 13- Yvonne Riley- Tepie of TD Bank 14- Merryl Tisch, Joanne King and Betsey Seidman- Garaufis 15- Laura Raicovich, Queens Museum director, and board member Mark Coleman 1 MOVERS & SHAKERS 13 8 12 14 15
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