DYKER HEIGHTS — NIA Community Services Network held a party to commemorate its 45th anniversary at the Dyker Beach Golf Course June 9.
The evening was hosted by its president, Michael A. Bové, and CEO, Mary Anne Cino.
“NIA’s 45th Anniversary is not only a celebration of our history but of the thousands of lives touched by our programs and services over the years,” said Bove. “We are deeply grateful to our elected officials, community partners, staff, volunteers andsupporters who have helped make this work possible.”
The nonprofit community service organization was started in 1981 and is dedicated to addressing issues that impact youth, families and seniors.
“NIA’s mission is evidenced each day through programming that directly supports and enriches the lives of children and families we serve at over 40 sites located across many of New York City’s most diverse and underserved neighborhoods,” its website states.
Current and former elected officials, as well as local leaders from throughout the borough, attended the party.
“The day celebrated the organization’s continued commitment to strengthening communities and improving lives across Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens,” NIA said in a statement. “As part of the celebration, NIA was honored to receive several recognitions acknowledging the organization’s longstanding contributions to the community.”
Guests included State Sen. Steve Chan, Assemblymember Lester Chang, Councilmembers Susan Zhuang and David Carr, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Rev. Kimberly Council, former State Sen. Marty Golden, former Councilmembers Vincent Gentile and Justin Brannan, and former Assemblymember Peter Abbate Jr.
Proclamations were presented by Chan, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and Sen. Andrew Gounardes. Citations were awarded by Chang and Zhuang, and a certificate of special recognition was presented on behalf of U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Representatives from the offices of Gounardes, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams were also in attendance.
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