Council Member Mariann Dalimonte in partnership with the Town of North Hempstead’s Department of Community Services, Lisa Belinsky, Maria Cavallaro, the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389, Colleen Ferrara, Mary Modica, and the Cellini Lodge #2206 of the Order Sons and Daughter of Italy in America recently hosted the first ever Italian Heritage Month celebration on Oct. 12 at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.
The Italian Heritage Month committee was joined by North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena along with Council Members Mariann Dalimonte, Peter Zuckerman, Dennis Walsh, and Veronica Lurvey and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava.
The evening’s celebration included traditional Viaggio music, a collection of special items displaying Italian heritage and culture, and delicious food and dessert.
The event also celebrated Italian-Americans who have made contributions to their community. Honorees included: Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello, former state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso, Salvatore DiMeo, Frank Venezia, and Annette Oestreich.
