Rosanna Scotto chairs benefit for police, fire widows
Fans who enjoy watching of Rosanna Scotto on “Good Day New York” now have even more reason to admire the television host. Scotto, a native of Dyker Heights, will be the honorary chair at the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund’s 29th Annual Gala, to take place at the Waldorf Astoria on Oct. 23.
The event will honor William A. Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, LP.
“We are thrilled to announce that Rosanna Scotto will serve as an honorary chair of our 29th Annual Gala. Rosanna Scotto is a quintessential New Yorker with a generous heart and a philanthropic spirit,” said Lauren Profeta, benefit fund associate director of development. “Our gala pays tribute to New York City’s fallen first responders and raises much needed funds for the families they have left behind,” she said.