52 The QUEE NS Courier • business • december 12, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com ▶business Parker Gala celebrates expanding network of care The 2013 Gala of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation was a resounding success, as hundreds enjoyed a cocktail reception and sumptuous dinner at New York City’s Grand Hyatt and honored elder law pioneer, author and practitioner Ronald J. Schwartz, Esq. “As the health care and financial landscape for older adults becomes more complex, the significance of the dedicated counsel that Ron and members of his firm provide becomes increasingly valuable to the region’s fastest-growing population,” said Parker’s Chairman of the Board, Lenny Tanzer. In addition to the Parker Medal, Schwartz received a proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was represented by Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo. “At a time when access to adult health care is diminishing for many, those who depend upon Parker are enjoying an expanding network of services, divisions and affiliates, including the rapidly-growing managed long term care plan, AgeWell New York,” said Parker Jewish Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer Michael N. Rosenblut. He added, to enthusiastic applause, “While Parker grows to meet unprecedented demand, the essence of its care remains warmth and compassion.” Photo Courtesy Parker Jewish At the 2013 Gala of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation were Lenny Tanzer, Chairman, Parker›s Board of Trustees; Ronald J. Schwartz, Esq., honoree; Anna Schwartz; Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker›s President and CEO Building Awards winners announced Gala set for January 16 The Queens Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual Building Awards. Out of 100 entries received for this year’s competition, only 22 winners were selected for the categories of new construction, rehabilitation use, public structure and interior. The winners will be featured at a presentation on Thursday, January 16 at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel at 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard at 6 p.m. Distinguished Queens architects that will be honored are Gerald J. Caliendo, John Carusone, John C. Chen, Howard Graf, Raymond Irrera and Emily Lin. Among the winners in the category for new construction are the multi-family high rise DiFiore Tower in Astoria; Lefferts Plaza by Gerald Caliendo; Briarwood Plaza II office building in Bayside by Marcelo Kohan; a single residence by Joseph Sultana; Flushing Century Mansion by Emily Lin; a muli-family low rise residence by John C. Chen; and Hunters Point Campus by FxFowle architect firm. In the rehabilitation category, National Rent-A-Car JFK, designed Briarwood Plaza II office building in Bayside by architect Marcelo Kohan is one of the winners of this year’s Building Awards for new construction. by Steve Lewent; P.S. 196 by Gavin Macrae Gibson; and the Bayside Library by Applied Design Initiative were winners, among others. City Rib restaurant by Robert Gaskin and Forest Hills Garden Residence by Daniel Fiebut were among winners for the interiors category. Winners in the open or enclosed public spaces category are Flushing Photo by Liam La Guerre Town Hall Garden and Portico Renovation by Peter John Locascio; and Kiely Hall Plaza, Remesen Hall Forecourt and Rosenthal Library at Queens College by Robert Retnauer. the
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