More than 50 educators indulged in Italian cuisine and culture on Oct. 22 when the UFT Italian American Heritage Committee staged its annual fall dinner at Mario’s Restaurant, a staple for Italian Americans for more than 100 years on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Retired secretary Carolina Lombardo (left) and retired paraprofessional Vivian Columbano show off the T-shirts they received at the event.
UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams belts out a song, delighting attendees.
Chapter Leader Manjola Prela (left) and Julia Mezo of MS 127 in the Bronx are ready to celebrate.
Retired school secretaries Mary Anne Cuttita (left) and Cathy DeLuca pass the Italian bread.
UFT Bronx High Schools District Representative Dario Shore (left) and Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros join in the napkin twirling that got the celebration started.
Getting ready for the big night are (from left) UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams, Marla Smith of PS 106 in the Bronx, UFT Italian American Heritage Committee Chair Dana Falciglia, and Education Liaison Christine O’Callaghan.
Meeting outside the restaurant are (from left) UFT District 7 Representative Bill Woodruff, UFT Education Liaison Laurie Lubman and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Retired secretary Carolina Lombardo (left) and retired paraprofessional Vivian Columbano show off the T-shirts they received at the event.
UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams belts out a song, delighting attendees.
Chapter Leader Manjola Prela (left) and Julia Mezo of MS 127 in the Bronx are ready to celebrate.
Retired school secretaries Mary Anne Cuttita (left) and Cathy DeLuca pass the Italian bread.
UFT Bronx High Schools District Representative Dario Shore (left) and Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros join in the napkin twirling that got the celebration started.
Getting ready for the big night are (from left) UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams, Marla Smith of PS 106 in the Bronx, UFT Italian American Heritage Committee Chair Dana Falciglia, and Education Liaison Christine O’Callaghan.
Meeting outside the restaurant are (from left) UFT District 7 Representative Bill Woodruff, UFT Education Liaison Laurie Lubman and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Retired school secretaries Mary Anne Cuttita (left) and Cathy DeLuca pass the Italian bread.
UFT Bronx High Schools District Representative Dario Shore (left) and Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros join in the napkin twirling that got the celebration started.
Getting ready for the big night are (from left) UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams, Marla Smith of PS 106 in the Bronx, UFT Italian American Heritage Committee Chair Dana Falciglia, and Education Liaison Christine O’Callaghan.
Meeting outside the restaurant are (from left) UFT District 7 Representative Bill Woodruff, UFT Education Liaison Laurie Lubman and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Retired secretary Carolina Lombardo (left) and retired paraprofessional Vivian Columbano show off the T-shirts they received at the event.
UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams belts out a song, delighting attendees.
Chapter Leader Manjola Prela (left) and Julia Mezo of MS 127 in the Bronx are ready to celebrate.
Retired school secretaries Mary Anne Cuttita (left) and Cathy DeLuca pass the Italian bread.
UFT Bronx High Schools District Representative Dario Shore (left) and Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros join in the napkin twirling that got the celebration started.
Getting ready for the big night are (from left) UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams, Marla Smith of PS 106 in the Bronx, UFT Italian American Heritage Committee Chair Dana Falciglia, and Education Liaison Christine O’Callaghan.
Meeting outside the restaurant are (from left) UFT District 7 Representative Bill Woodruff, UFT Education Liaison Laurie Lubman and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Retired secretary Carolina Lombardo (left) and retired paraprofessional Vivian Columbano show off the T-shirts they received at the event.
UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams belts out a song, delighting attendees.
Chapter Leader Manjola Prela (left) and Julia Mezo of MS 127 in the Bronx are ready to celebrate.
Retired school secretaries Mary Anne Cuttita (left) and Cathy DeLuca pass the Italian bread.
UFT Bronx High Schools District Representative Dario Shore (left) and Health and Safety Representative Corrine Barros join in the napkin twirling that got the celebration started.
Getting ready for the big night are (from left) UFT District 9 Representative Aqeel Williams, Marla Smith of PS 106 in the Bronx, UFT Italian American Heritage Committee Chair Dana Falciglia, and Education Liaison Christine O’Callaghan.
Meeting outside the restaurant are (from left) UFT District 7 Representative Bill Woodruff, UFT Education Liaison Laurie Lubman and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
Flanking UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro, are committee Chair Dana Falciglia (left) and Manhattan Safety Liaison and Victim Support Program Coordinator Christopher Verdone.
