DYKER HEIGHTS — The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Brooklyn (FIAO), a not-for-profit, charitable community service organization, held its annual holiday party at Sirico’s Caterers the evening of Thursday, Dec. 19, drawing a crowd of over 200 attendees. 

“We all had such a great time,” Frank Naccarato, long-time FIAO board member, told the Brooklyn Eagle. “There was no program or agenda, just a celebration of the beginning of the holiday season and a thank you to all of our members.” 

Several elected officials attended the event, including Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny (R-46), Senator-elect Steve Chan (R-17), Assemblymember William Colton (D-47) and District Leader Nancy Tong (AD-47).

Since 1976, FIAO has been a leader in bridging the rich diversity of Brooklyn’s multicultural communities by delivering free programs and services to help improve the quality of life for all children, youth, families and seniors. The organization has 3,700 active members.

“We are filled to capacity,” Naccarato said. “It’s a good problem to have.”