
Over 450 people from many different walks of life were honored for their volunteer work at Maimonides Hospitals Volunteer Luncheon held at Paradise Manor on Wednesday, June 11.
The participants gave their time to various programs around the medical center such as the Hospitality Program, Companions, Mended Hearts and Ladies Auxiliary. Maimonides President and C.E.O. Pamela Brier, several trustees and senior staff members, as well as department staff, plus guest speakers and several invited community guests attended the event to honor the exemplary volunteers. When you see people between the ages of 16 through 96 in the same room honoring and respecting one another thats what makes life worth living, said Douglas Jablon, senior vice president of Patient Relations at Maimonides Hospital.











SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.