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1. The Guardian Angels
StrongeR Than Ever
33rd Anniversary Gala
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Pierre
Fifth Avenue & 61ST Street • New York City

2. The Alliance of
Guardian Angels
would like to express its
deep appreciation to
the Frey Family
Foundation
– the chairman of our board,
Robert J. Frey and his wife Kathy,
for their generosity in once again
sponsoring our gala dinner.
Your commitment is why
we are stronger than ever.

3. The Guardian Angels works to provide peaceful solutions to
safeguard neighborhoods, schools and cyberspace from bullying,
gangs, and violence and to empower individuals, especially our youth,
to lead safe, positive, and contributing lives.
Our organization brings safety patrols to troubled neighborhoods,
youth development services to at risk young people, and internet
safety information to parents and educators.
Today we are stronger than ever.
Thank you for joining us in celebration.
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4. A Letter from Curtis
Dear Friends:
Welcome to The Guardian Angels’ 33rd Annual Gala Dinner. I am so happy that you have joined us to celebrate
our organization’s commitment to bringing hope and safety to communities in need. This year, our theme for
the evening is stronger than ever, a phrase that captures both the dedication and commitment of our volunteer
Guardian Angels and the vitality of the organization as a whole. I want to thank those of you here for helping
keep us strong with your support. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to the Frey Family Foundation
for underwriting this event, to Joe Lhota, Barry Slotnick, Bruce Bendell and the leadership of SoBRO for
serving as our honorees, and to the Board of The Guardian Angels, for their ongoing support.
Indeed, as I look back on the work of the organization over the past year, I could not be more proud. In
neighborhood after neighborhood, our unarmed volunteer-led safety patrollers have successfully carried
out over 2,500 regular patrols to deter crime, render assistance, and support law enforcement. Their
professionalism, commitment, and sense of duty have made us stronger than ever and have shown the world
the value of patrolling done right. In addition to our regular patrols, we have also launched campaigns to
respond to specific attacks on vulnerable populations, and to target communities facing declining resources
for law enforcement. This year found our Angels on the streets of Sunset Park, Brooklyn on the heels of
a string of sexual assaults and in Orange County, California in response to a serial killer targeting the
homeless. As I write this, we are in the process of ramping up new subway patrols here in New York City in
response to an increase in late night crime on various lines. This year we also initiated patrols in Camden,
New Jersey, which had to slash its law enforcement budget. The ability of our Angels to respond to such
situations of need has always been a source of our strength, and this year we were are stronger than ever.

5. Over the course of the year The Guardian Angels have
opened several new chapters. I am particularly proud
to inform you that a few months ago, The Guardian
Angels began patrols and work to establish a full
chapter in Las Vegas. We took this action because, for
the first time, community leaders and casino owners
have acknowledged the need for a multi-dimensional
response to violent crime on the main strip. In addition
to Las Vegas, since our last gala, new chapters have
been established in Orange County, American
retirement communities in northern Mexico, Ukraine,
Milan, Sardinia, Bologna, Trinidad and Tobago, Santa
Domingo and The Dominican Republic. This targeted
growth in key cities the world over is yet another reason,
that this year, we are stronger than ever.
We have always recognized that a commitment to being
a positive member of one’s community begins early on,
and so this year we have continued to foster and develop
our youth programs. Here in New York, through the
generous support of Bloomberg L.P we have continued
.,
our leadership and character building work with young
people - offering afterschool and summer programming
to more than 500 Urban and Junior Angels. This work
has been echoed by our chapters across the country
and around the world, where we have presented to
young people on leadership, led targeted efforts to
teach self defense in the face of gang bullying, and,
in many instances - such as in the often violent streets
of New Orleans - simply provided safe space to just let
kids be kids.
We have indeed been active and stronger than ever
on many fronts. I encourage you to look at the chapter
write ups as well as the headline section of this
journal to get a glimpse of the work we have been
accomplishing thanks to your generous support. We
truly appreciate everything you do on our behalf. Thank
you again for attending our gala dinner, and for your
commitment here today to insuring our organization’s
strength in the future.

6. Angels are everywhere...
Phoenix, AZ Jackson, MS Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA
Denver, CO Atlantic City, NJ El Paso, TX Pottstown, PA
Hartford, CT Paterson, NJ Houston, TX Wilkes Barre, PA
New Haven, CT Sussex, NJ Broward County, FL York, PA
Norwalk, CT Las Vegas, NV Cape Coral, FL Los Angeles, CA
Washington, D.C. Reno, NV Ft. Myers, FL Orange Co., CA (In Development)
Atlanta, GA NYC, NY Ft. Pierce/Port St. Lucia, FL Riverside Co. / San Bernardino Co., CA
Savannah, GA Long Island (Huntington Station), NY Jacksonville, FL Sacramento, CA
Davenport, IA Binghamton, NY Kissimmee, FL San Francisco/Oakland, CA
Chicago, IL Poughkeepsie/Newburgh/Kingston, NY Lake Mary, FL Honolulu, HI
Peoria, IL Cleveland, OH Miami, Dade Co, FL Kauai, HI
New Orleans, LA Youngstown/Warren, OH Orlando, FL Anchorage, AK
Boston, MA Bend, OR Palm Beach Co - Lakeworth, FL
Brockton, MA Portland, OR Tampa, FL Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Detroit, MI Chattanooga, TN Bangor (In Development), PA Calgary, Alberta
Baltimore, MD Salt Lake City, UT Coatesville, PA Edmonton, Alberta
St Louis, MO Richmond, VA Easton, PA
Minneapolis, MN Madison, WI Hazleton, PA (In Development) Ajijic/San Anton/Chapala, Mexico
Rochester, MN Milwaukee, WI (In Development) Northampton Region, PA Mexico City, Distrito Federal

7. We currently have more than
130 chapters in 18 countries
Hjorring, Jylland, Denmark San Fernando, Spain Philippines Sendai, Miyagi
La Romaine, San Fernando Minato, Tokyo
Brescia, Lombardia, Italy Seoul, Korea Musashino, Tokyo
Milan, Lombardia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Shibuya, Tokyo
Cagliari, Sardinia Ipanema Town Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan Toshima, Tokyo
Sassari, Sardinia Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Wakayama, Wakayama
Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinia Lima, Peru Kurume, Fukuoka Yamato, Kanagawa
Olbia, Sardinia Talara Chiba, Chiba Yokohama, Kanagawa
Padova, Veneto Ayacucho Kashiwa, Chiba Yokosuka, Kanagawa
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Tumbes Matsudo, Chiba
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
Odessa, Ukraine Israel Kyoto, Kyoto
Matsuyama, Ehime
Luton & Dunstable, East Anglia, England Capetown, Western Cape, South Africa Okayama, Okayama
London, Greater London, England Kuilsriver, Cape Town, Western Cape Kawaguchi, Saitama
Potchefstroom, North West Province Saitama, Saitama
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Soka, Saitama
New Zealand Tokorozawa, Saitama
Trinidad and Tobago Sapporo, Hokkaido

8. United States Activity
Who would have thought the main strip in Las Vegas, with the biggest hotels and casinos,
would welcome The Guardian Angels? This year it did, as community leaders and casino
owners alike called for a multipronged attack on that city’s rising rate of crime. We responded
to the call, mobilizing out of state chapters to meet the immediate need and to begin the work
of establishing a new local chapter. The action out west continued as our California chapters
pursued campaigns in Orange County, where a serial killer preyed on the homeless, and
in Hollywood where an arsonist set more than 35 fires. Meanwhile, in Denver, the Angels
worked with authorities to deter further incidents of crime after thugs initiated a repeated
series of attacks and robberies against shoppers and diners. Our Chicago chapter was kept
busy with increased patrolling in response to a series of violent robberies on the CTA line.
It also launched a series of self defense classes on the heels of a string of sexual assaults
against women and repeated episodes of gang bullying. Similarly, our DC chapter intensified
its presence on the Metro system and initiated a personal safety and awareness campaign
after a series of attacks and thefts of personal electronics. In Port St Lucie Florida, after
gangs had a shoot out at a popular basketball court at Sportsman’s Park, our organization’s
Treasure Coast chapter began active patrols of the area allowing residents to have an
added sense of comfort while engaging in recreation.
This year also marked the initiation of a new nationwide campaign aimed at protecting
“Black Friday” shoppers, who risk becoming targets on this busy bargain hunting day. Over
thirty different chapters in the United States participated, starting as early as Midnight after
Thanksgiving. They patrolled parking lots of malls and heavy traveled bus and train stations
making sure no one became a victim on the busiest shopping day of the year and handing
out safety tip flyers.
Also with regard to our work nationally, on the heels of the tragic shooting of Trayvon
Martin, Curtis set out to distinguish the work we do. On a CNN Town Hall, on NPR, and in
a letter to the New York Times, he pointed to the strength of our thirty three year volunteer
driven effort. Curtis highlighted many of the keys to our success, including: the fact that
our volunteers are never armed, that they patrol only in groups, that they are screened,
trained and supervised, and, importantly — that they always obey instructions from law
enforcement officers. These principles have made The Guardian Angels trusted and integral
parts of many communities.

9. New York, NY
In New York, The Guardian Angels
brought focus to our patrols by
targeting neighborhoods of need
in which we already had a strong
community presence through our
youth programming. In particular,
regular patrolling was carried out
both in Washington Heights, home
to our neighborhood center, and in
Coney Island, where we have had
partnerships with several schools.
Both of these neighborhoods are
facing a scourge of gang activity.
Further regular patrols were carried
out in East Harlem, the South Bronx,
Corona Queens, and the North Shore
of Staten Island.
We also initiated a number of special campaigns during the year in response to
particular patterns of crime. One such campaign was in Sunset Park, Brooklyn,
where we brought in teams of Angels to patrol the streets and provide free
self defense training for women, after multiple incidences of groping and
sexual attacks. Recently, we initiated expanded late night and early morning
subway patrols in conjunction with the NYPD and the MTA. During these hours,
passengers, particularly those who have fallen asleep, have been victimized by
packs of young men and women hunting for iPads, iPods and other personal
electronics. All told, our more than 75 New York City based volunteer Guardian
Angels carried out an average of 3 patrols a day 6 days a week – more than 900
patrols - to help make our city safer.
New Orleans, LA
In New Orleans, where over 16 murders occur a month, our Guardian Angels
chapter has been busy. In the past year, the chapter recorded over 2,500 assists
to the local police department and over 1,000 medical assists. Patrollers have
assisted victims of everything from bar fights, to stabbings and more. Twenty
three of the medical assists were in fact to gunshot victims – seventeen of whom
were shot right in the City’s famous French Quarter. The chapter is particularly
proud of the growing recognition its patrols are receiving, particularly from law
enforcement. In fact, the New Orleans Police Department asked the Angels to
participate in this year’s French Quarter Festival by maintaining security at both
Jackson Square and the Riverwalk. As in other years, a particular emphasis has
been placed by the chapter in creating activities and “safe space” for young
people in the city. This programming has allowed the chapter to achieve a high
degree of community support, allowing it to effectively carry out its job.
Washington, DC
This past year was one of hard work, dedication, and also recognition for
the DC chapter. Increased patrols on the City’s Metro system were initiated
after a series of passengers were preyed upon for their personal electronic
devices. On several occasions crimes were thwarted and individuals were
apprehended and turned over to law enforcement. Other campaigns of
note included bike patrols, launched after a string of muggings on a bike
path in North East DC, and a campaign to provide deterrence and public
information in Columbia Heights after a series of attacks against gays and
lesbians. In March the Chief of The Metropolitan Police Department, Cathy
Lanier, honored the DC chapter for its efforts protecting the community at its
12th Annual Awards Ceremony.

10. Richmond, VA
The Richmond, VA chapter has spent
the past year working to encourage
and increase local participation through
the COP (Citizens on Patrol) program,
local neighborhood watch groups, CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team)
training through the VA Department
of Emergency Management, and
participation in local fairs, parades, and
other community events. The chapter
continues to focus on preventing drug
trafficking and public order violations
by working through neighborhoods
one street at a time. Serving as a
visual deterrent and providing a flow of
communication to local police, chapter
members have received the thanks and
appreciation of grateful community members, law enforcement, and legislators
- including a Civil Service award from Police Chief Bryan Norwood and Sheriff
C. T. Woody, a Community Service Award from Hon. Dwight C. Jones and the
Richmond City Council, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Richmond Police
Department. The chapter also maintains an active Junior Angels program. Juniors
participated in many citywide activities, including the adopt-a-street program,
fundraisers and charity walks, debate sessions, as well as learning self defense
and anti-bullying strategies.
Baltimore, MD
Sterling examples of community service and empowerment, Baltimore
Guardian Angels have spoken to and worked with numerous schools, civic and
community organizations, and were selected as panelists for the Amplify Baltimore
project. They have been guest speakers on this topic at the Sojourner Douglass
College for the last six years. In fact, Baltimore City Police utilize The Guardian
Angels to teach in-service officers the benefit of building community relations and
partnerships, and have honored them with an annual Guardian Angel Night for
the past five years.
Following the disappearance of sixteen year old Phylicia Barnes, The Guardian
Angels were in the forefront of the search efforts. The hard work and dedication of
the chapter in this search and subsequent cases has led to the return of three missing
children. Ceaseless efforts to bring attention to the need for better coordination
between law enforcement and the private sector led to the signing of Phylicia’s
Law (HB 1120), and the Baltimore Police Missing Person Unit now relies on The
Guardian Angels to rally partnerships and lead searches in the private sector, as
well as to help find and gather information on cold cases.
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Chapter kept busy this year with extensive regular patrols and
various special campaigns. Special campaigns were initiated to address an arsonist
terrorizing Hollywood and a serial killer targeting homeless men in Orange County.
The chapter put forth extensive man hours patrolling the streets and alerting the
public and were pleased that in the end both perpetrators were eventually brought
to justice by law enforcement. Beyond patrolling, the chapter members also worked
extensively on community benefit projects within their community. In particular,
members conducted graffiti removal activities in Los Angeles, Hollywood and
Venice California. Members also conducted a number of workshops in their
community, including citizen’s arrest and neighborhood watch classes to lend their
skills and develop professionalism.

11. Chicago
This year marks one of the busiest faced by our Chicago chapter since it was formed.
This past summer began with an intensive response to a series of robberies targeting
female victims, which occurred on the west side of Chicago and in the suburb of
Oak Park. The chapter initiated a series of 14 hour a day, 6 days a week patrols, self
defense classes in multiple locations, and over 200 escorts from the CTA trains during
the 2 month effort. At the start of 2012, a shooting at the Roosevelt CTA line that left
one person injured caused a tremendous uneasiness among the train riding public.
The Chicago Guardian Angels immediately began an intense focus on the site of the
incident and one day later apprehend 2 suspects in connection with a violent armed
robbery at the next station.
A week later Chicago was plagued by a flash mob beating of
a youth by a gang of young people that was captured on video
and shared on YouTube. After the perpetrators were captured
by law enforcement, the chapter held two different self defense
classes for the community focusing on techniques for warding off
multiple attackers.
Shortly thereafter, a series of shootings and murders as well as
a rape in the Logan Square, Wicker Park, and Buck Town areas
switched the Chapter’s focus back to intensive patrolling. This was
coupled with training for the general public in self defense. These
efforts were then followed by enhanced patrolling of specific train
lines as well as targeted neighborhoods, in response to series of
rapes that occurred Englewood, Roseland and onboard a moving
CTA train.
In May, events became even more dramatic and potentially life
threatening. Four Guardian Angels were wounded while coming
to the assistance of a passenger who was being pistol whipped
during a robbery at the Clark/Division station on Chicago CTA’s
Red Line. The team had pinned down the gun wielding robber, but were then attacked by his previously undetected partner.
This second individual set upon the patrollers with a knife – stabbing them until he effectuated the first assailant’s release. All
four Angels received significant injuries but are thankfully okay. Police, who called the Angel’s actions “valiant” have security
camera images of the two assailants and are seeking their apprehension.
Throughout its busy year, the chapter has been pleased to receive increased media attention for its efforts. Local television
has documented the efforts of the chapter on an ongoing basis and earlier this year, Univision, the Spanish network, did
a special 2 part series on the Chicago Guardian Angels. Local Chicago press covered the May incident in which the four
Angels were injured, extensively, resulting in an outpouring of support and goodwill from local Chicago residents.

12. Washington Heights Community Center/Junior Guardian Angels
Thanks to the generosity of Bloomberg L.P., The Guardian
Angels has had another successful and productive year for
its Washington Heights based youth programs. Continuing
in its efforts to provide character building, leadership
development, and “safe space” activities for young people,
the program provided a rich array of offerings such as sports
activities (primarily focused on karate and self defense
training), anti gang and drug prevention activities (including
presentations from NYPD officers and program leaders),
community volunteering and neighborhood clean up, day
and overnight trips, ongoing homework help, role modeling
from staff and volunteers, and various parent involvement
activities. By providing young people with a diverse set of
offerings instead of using a one size fits all approach, our
program continues to serve as a compelling competitor to
the streets. This year’s program saw approximately 500
young people pass through its center and through its satellite
program location at PS 189. The neighborhood center
facility also provided additional offerings to the community,
including self defense training for seniors.

13. Highlights for the young people this year have include our “Junior Guardian Angels Olympics,” trips to The Cloisters, The
Central Park Zoo, a working farm, and The Museum of Natural History, camping, chess, movie days, and self defense classes
and competitions. On June 24th, thanks to the generosity of Simon and Lina Garber of the International Polo Club of Colts
Neck, Domenic Gatto of Atlantic Express Transportation Corp., and board member Edward Moldaver of Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney, our young people will be attending a polo match and family fun day in Colts Neck New Jersey. Tickets to this
event are available through the Guardian Angels’ website (www.GuardianAngels.org), and we hope to see many of you there.

14. International Activity
This year brought robust efforts from
existing international chapters as well
as the creation of several new chapters
in areas of need. In Japan, our Angels
continued patrols in the north of the
country to render assistance, as that
nation continues its recovery from the
earthquake and tsunami of last year.
Work is also moving forward in London,
where that chapter continues to ramp up
operations in anticipation of the upcoming
Summer Olympic Games. Meanwhile, in
the Philippines, our chapters worked with
police to train local villagers to patrol
and bring safety to their communities. In
Mexico a chapter has been established in
the north of the country, where American
retirement communities have been
subjected to the narco-terrorist scourge
that has continued plaguing that country.
In the Dominican Republic, as well as in
Trinidad and Tobago, chapters have been
developed to patrol urban hot spots of
high crime and American inspired gang
activity. On the heels of the worldwide
economic downturn, our presence in Italy
has also increased, as that nation faces
rising crime. Groups have been started
on the mainland in Milan and Bologna,
in some smaller cities in the north, and
also on the island of Sardinia. This year,
The Guardian Angels have also broken
new ground in the former Soviet Union,
as a new chapter has been formed in
Odessa, Ukraine in anticipation of their
summer beach season. Indeed this year
we made important strides internationally
in advancing our mission.

15. A Special Note From The Guardian Angels
Chapter in Japan
Thank you TOMODACHI - Our Friends
As you all know, on March 11th 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake struck Japan.
It was followed by a 100 foot Tsunami and the nuclear disaster in Fukushima.
In such devastating situations, the United States was the first to lend us a hand.
We would like to extend our gratitude for your support.
The Guardian Angels chapter in Japan was immediately granted special
permission to enter hard struck areas by the Police Departments and was thus
able to deliver food aid, gasoline, and daily necessities. Tragically we also
collected and carried some donated mourning clothes for funerals.
$60,000 worth of toys were provided for all the children under 6 years old in
Minamisanriku, a town heavily hit by the Tsunami. The children were delighted,
particularly since most of the toys were made in the United States, and therefore
looked different both in size and design than others they had seen. Some toys
were even bigger than the children themselves. Smiles of the children playing
with the toys softened the surrounding people’s mind in grief.
We will have this event in our mind everyday at least for half a century. We
thank you again for all the generous support from the United States and around
the globe.

16. Around the Country, Guardian Angels Make Headlines
“Every time I see these
fellows around, I know the
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Group fights crime one step at a time
June 7, 2011
YORK— Determination and courage are helping keep the city of York safe. In this week's "Your Hero," we go along
with the "Guardian Angels" as they hit the streets to fight crime.
Since the York Chapter started patrolling the streets in October, 2008, crime in the White Rose city dropped by 15-
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percent. The group is another resource for police, acting as eyes, ears and voices; telling criminals they are not
Guardian Angels, entertainment group help in search for
welcome.
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missing Kokomo woman these fellows around, I know the neighborhood is okay," says a city resident watching the group
"Every time I see
pass by his house, they walk the streets like a small army.
The Guardian Angels are stepping in to help Kelly Armstrong's family and friends find the Kokomo
mother of four. Armstrong, 28, has been missing since August. The group will be handing out
Victim beaten after asking man to pick up beer
missing person flyers and asking questions of the public and businesses who may have seen her.
"You know you want to deter crime, you don't always want to have to deal with it after it happens," says Mike Smith,
November 11, 2011 By Derrick Ward
leader of the group.
The Guardian Angels are stepping in to help Kelly Armstrong's family and friends find the Kokomo mother of four. Armstrong, | Monday, May 14, 2012
28, has been missing since August. The brother was killed out missing person flyers and asking questions of the public
Smith's group will be handing on the streets of York and now he's dedicated to preventing the same violence and crime
that changed his family's life forever. The Guardian Angels are patrolling the area where a victim was beaten so s
and businesses who may have seen her.
to be wired shut.
Guardian Angels come to Jacksonville after recent violence
Smith says, "We are community members, we are just regular people who basically found a way to stand up and
"I feel like there's a hole I can't fill," said Shelly Rush, Armstrong's sister.
make a difference, you know I feel as though if you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem."
September 9, 2011 The vicious, broad-daylight attack in an alley along 14th and W streets NW
"I seem to bars that sometimes off his they see us that they know theypolice, take overafter the victim is said to have asked a man drinking in the alley behind the
Parts of Jacksonville have Guardian Angels hovering on its streets now, brought here after the group say it
Armstrong's live-in boyfriend, who is behind thinkfor apparently cutting when ankle monitor, has concerns over recent shootings and murders. says Richard
been questioned by can't the city anymore,"
Lee Weary.
received citizen pick up the beer can the attacker discarded.
but no suspects have been named. It is another reason why Armstrong's loved ones have reached out to groups like the
Guardian Angels who are willing to put in the time to help out. The do.
coming two weeks after separate shootings had tomiles apart left three dead and 12 injured. But
Watch out for those Angels: A n
Members of the 32-year-old citizens patrol say they are here to help people and police fight crime, the visit
He feels empowered by being a part of the group. In fact, it's something he knew he a few victim's recovering from a broken jaw and surgery to repair his shattere
Jacksonville’s top cop says they’d better leave the detaining of suspects to his officers. crime-fighting, neighborhood he
"She's important to a family and to us and wed like to find of my friends die in for the of me I decided it was time for me to give to were asked to come here because of the recent beating that occurred he
"When I watched one her and bring her home front holidays," said Randy Howard, "We the community to help to
leader of the Guardian Angels tryIndianapolis. streets safe," Weary says. East Coast coordinator Angel Cruz, 29 years in the group, joined others Friday patrolling Kings Road
of to keep the Angels’ Angel John Ayala. Sunday, August 21st 2011, 4:00 AM
near North Myrtle Street. He said they and members in Orange Park got calls and emails about the recent gun
To do that, the "Guardian Angels" are trained Cell phone in hand to call 911thethey find a crime victim, they are ready Ito hold one ofof the attack Monday.
violence. in self defense & tactics to work if streets; from dealing with As soon as heard the Guardian Angels yell, "Figh
The guardian angels began a patrol in the a suspect for
area
Guardian Angels keeping watch over D.C.’s streets by night
nuisances to drug dealers, even violent criminals they mayis taking place at the time,” Cruz said.
officers if “the crime come across on patrol. Island was over.
The outrage is compoundedcorner of Mermaid Ave. and W. 28th St.middle of th
The because the attack happened in the had turned
“ don’t two years.
Ed Delridge has volunteered with the group fortell anyone who joins to do a citizens arrest. You have to go in the middle of the two-way “Now if Since I was tagging
We
people close by in an area that is attractive to said. development and all it en
through training,” Cruz
new street. we
By Dan Zak, August 1 red beret and T-shirt, it was myjob to
see it and we have our senior officers with us like myself, we will take them down and hold them as the otherbreak up the midn
He says, "When we're out on patrol, we definitely911. We can’t turn haveface when a crimehave to be on point."
person calls mean business, we our to be out there, we is happening.”
"We're clearly making a difference but weand founder ofhanging out,” D.C.o
Curtis Sliwa, leader have people the group, stopped C
They also have to listen and talk to community members; half the time that's all it takes to makesaid. “We So far, people coming from all over the city dealing and us
Graham difference. havehunch.
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working. know they gotta be arrested.”
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"There's just too many young men out here. Ain't nothin
"The first year out, we had a 15-percent drop in crime, you know, now that's phenomenal forsee somethingsays. on I knew youwas running at top speed with the nin
“You any city," Smith going
Before and if it, I want to approach somebody and as
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don't do it unless you’ve got aI buddy with you,” Ayala said.
brawl. felt my heart racing as I got closer and closer to
"That's the one advantage we have is walking around & being in the community talking to people having contact with bottles that were launched indiscriminately in the
Glass
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them & that says a lot, that means a lot to people," says Delridge. A meeting was scheduled for Tuesday screams of the combatants.
with the violent with residents and neighborhood pol
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planned before last week’s attack, but in with every step. in the neighborho
More fear crept now those who live
“If we weren’t here to stop
The Guardian Angels also recruited Daddy Real Entertainment. The local entertainment company is producing a video
attack and the larger problems played outChapter ofalley top of the agenda. its
HOLLYWOOD (KNX 1079) — The Hollywood in this the Guardian Angels is offering
volunteers in the hunt to find a suspected serial arsonist believed to be responsible for setting
this, someone would have
dozens of fires in the area.
for Youtubeat no charge to the family.

KNX 1070s Bob Brill reports that the Angels have had a presence in Hollywood for years and
gotten stabbed or shot,” routinely patrol the area hoping to deter criminals from practicing their craft.
Founder Curtis Sliwa tells KNX 1070 that the Angels will be visible during daylight and
overnight hours as they hope to inform the public of what to do should they witness suspicious
 activity.
“Having a physical presence and patrolling at night when the [arson] attacks are taking place, we
 would just be exercising our right to deter the suspect until the police arrive,” Sliwa said.
The Angels also plan to pass out leaflets with safety tips to residents in the area.
 Citizens and Guardian Angels shouldn’t try to arrest anyone, Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford said.
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“ is what my officers get paid to do, so call them,” Rutherford said. “If they want to be eyes and ears, join
That
Councils or start a Neighborhood Watch program. But I don’t think going into the street
our Sheriff’s Advisory 
Guardian Angels Forming in San Juan Capistrano
and make citizens arrests is the proper thing to do.”
by Jonathan Volzke
Christian Hernandez, 21, drove from Chicago with other Guardian Angels volunteers to help the D.C. chapter
Posted: 03/29/2012
03/03/2012
The Guardian Angels were founded in 1979 in New York City, the nonprofit organization now with 140
patrol Adams Morgan on a bustling Friday night.
chapters in 15 countries doing community patrols. Volunteers are trained in first aid and CPR as well as
By:Cheshire moon, rising.
Dan Corcoran conflict resolution and martial arts and also work “side by side with the police department,” Cruz said.
San Juan Capis
Drunks, falling.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - There is an additional layer of protection and, perhaps, a stronger sense will soon have
of security at a Port St. Lucie park. Guardian Ange
Britney blasts over the boulevard. them.

17. 
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
Published: Jan. 9, 2012 Updated: 7:04 p.m.
Guardian Angels group in West Palm Beach works to stop
bullying in schools
August 17th, 2011
 The Guardian Angels organization has volunteered its services in Palm Beach County for more than
25 years, with a focus on safety, crime prevention and civic-minded work.
 The group’s latest program, Stomp the Bullying, offers counseling and guidance to organizations,
schools and civic groups. The program is already being implemented with its first graduation in
Bradford, Pa.
“Guardian Angels” Watching over New York City
r can 2011-06-30 “We work as a team, we
train as a team, we go
Not every hero wears a cape.
home as a team.”

severely his jaw hadare patrolling the streets of New York City to protect residents everyday.
These men
They are called the “Guardian Angels” and their mission is to “safeguard neighborhoods, and cyberspace from
bullying, gangs, and violence.”
W happened Thursday

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victim’s condo to
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Many New York police officers who retire are not replaced. Since 2001 the number of officers on payroll in New
York City has Wong, 35, of Sanabout 40,000 California Regional Director of the Guardian Angels. He's been
Erick gone down from Diego, is the to 34,000.
involved in the cause for the past 13 years and was on hand to announce that the Guardian Angels will be
night with Sliwa's posse County to help protect against a serial killer targeting the homeless.
ed face. The “Guardian Angels” areOrange of to fill the gap.
patrolling areas in volunteering (Las Vegas, NV) – “We work as a team, we
eroes train as a team, we go home as a team.” Dave
ere,” said Guardian
They have been CHAMBERS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER fiscal interventions.
BRUCE credited with making thousands of citizens arrests and Eagle, Guardian Angel.
Sacramento Guardian Angels watching over That’s how Dave expressed his compatibility
By LOU PONSI
ht! Fight!"At knewfinest hour, they patrol of Coney
I their our nice, quiet were able to arrest drug dealers.
you on Thanksgiving at Toys R Us - Arden Fairwith his fellow Guardian Angels. The group,
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
lponsi@ocregister.com
which travels to Las Vegas on a regular basis, is
Mall
That was in the mid 80’s - a time when crack cocaine was notorious in the city.
he afternoon with almost 40 young people brawling
into a war zone with
ntails.
g along with the Guardian Angels, donning the iconic trying to start a local chapter to help make the
“ literally were arresting people and pulling them out of the vestibules of buildings, the foyers of buildings with
We
night melee. November 23rd Las Vegas valley a safer place to live and visit.
weight. What I mean by weight is thousands of vials of crack cocaine that they were distributing into the streets
Councilman Jim
our recentbecause they were the wholesalers feeding the retailers in the street,” says Curtis Sliwa, “Guardian Angels”
patrol only minutes before the fight, on a
sing drugs and you
founder. Guardian Angel’s Palm Beach County chapter leader, talkedKelley, is an international martial arts
Dave Sean about the importance of his group
as instructor andpeople visiting Las Vegas. “It affects the local economy. People aren’t going to
it pertains to has traveled to Chile, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and throughout the United
States.
ng but trouble going to happen," he said.
One councilman is urging New Yorkers to get involved with the group.visit Las Vegas if they fear being attacked or mugged while walking the Strip.”
want to
'Guardian Angels' watch over downtown in wake of recent attacks
sk them to clean up,
ne other Guardian Angels right into the center of the
o the fight. “ is an honor when you get the community involved and reminds me of the old saying ‘It takes a
It
The Guardian Angels accept recruits who are 16 years of age and older without any felony
November 19, 2011
neighborhood to raise a child,’” Kelley says.
“
air were shattering all around me. don’tair wasrun up and stop a crime that’s in progress. I mean be the eyes and ears of
When I say get involved I The mean filled DENVER -- The Guardian Angels are providing an extraCriminal Justice System and wake of at free martial arts
convictions. Recruits will learn about the set of eyes and ears in Lodo in the receive least 15 recent
lice officials.police department. Getofout there and report on conditions that you seeAngels, an internationally-recognized organization, was formed in 1979.
the It was Guardian Angels Sacramento to Watch over You! Guardian whether it be graffiti or something worse.
ood hope to out there. you see a crime, approaches, we again aretraining. part ofthe Guardian Angels, the public this past week about the incidents which it says began in early
Get make the If Thanksgiving Daycall it in,” says Peter Vallone, Visitstompthebullying.org for more information.
As attacks in that have Denver. Police warned
blessed to Councilman.
Queens
Sacramento, devoted to serving shoppers. They are volunteering to help ensure a higher degree of
August.
safety as our journey into the Holiday Season has officially begun. We areabout the Guardian Angels and becoming a recruit go to
For more information so blessed to have volunteers
The “Guardian Angels” don’t just operate in New York.
such as the Guardian Angels, whose commitment to our community will be introduced, once again, at Toys-
Guardian Angels Target Flash Mobs
Mobs www.guardianangels.org.
R-Us, Arden Fair Mall on Thanksgiving evening beginning 9:00 pm until ...... the last shopper is safely
The local group says it will the wee hoursRiver Norththeir reward isGuardian Angels days, weeks if to
They can be escorted in perhaps
found patrolling throughout the world Friday morn, safely. The
patrol the of public, as and lakefront areas for volunteer their efforts
in 138 The volunteer organization is awareMiddleattacks and said it will be extra vigilant when it conducts its unarmed safety patrols
cities in Africa, Asia, Europe, the of the East and South
America. maintaining a safe environment for our  YOUR safety!
necessary in that area.
So, Thanksgiving evening, shall we offer a warm smile and a thank you to someone who cares about you
By Rosie Powers
and your family's safety, just because your safety matters!
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2011 "Keeping a closer eye, seeing what's going on down there and seeing what we can do to keep these attacks from
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS happening," said Joe Hoschouer, Guardian Angels Denver chapter leader. Police believe "predatory groups" are to blame for
Chicago's Guardianshop duringare day the prowl many of the incidents.
It is best to Angels the on 
in response to recent mob activity
downtown and in well lit the lakefront. the entrance as possible
Park along areas as close to
When Parking Check your surroundings

It's not known whether the beating of a man at 19th & Wazee late Thursday night is connected to the others. Despite a skull
The communityasafety group plans to begin patrols along the Magnificent Mile and part
Take Friend
of the CTA Do notLine large amounts3 p.m. on your person 36-year-old Eli Leon of Denver was released from the hospital on Saturday.
Red carry starting at of cash Wednesday.fracture,
They're helping search for 2 car thieves
Do not pull your wallet out in public
Miguel Fuentes, chapter leader, said patrols will begin athe's noticed aand Wabash, where bar fights during his downtown patrols but not much more. "We
Chicago number of altercations and
Even if you are going to make two teens Tuesday said have websites Angels will
Hoschouer
a flash mob attacked and robbed a donation, most organizations Apr 2012, 12:37 PM EDT make
Published : Sunday, 22 Guardian
night.
throughout the talking or texting on communication seen too
Beach.
Read more online: www.guardianangels.org/news
the rounds Do not get distractedarea to Oak Street really haven'tdevices much going on as far as the violence or anything else but we're hoping our presence down there
strano residents By ROBIN SCHWARTZ
helps with that," he said.
Tuesday night's robbery came within hours of police issuing a community alert in
some new
els looking out for with a pair of mob attacks on Chicago Transit AuthorityGuardianSaturday night told in New Yorkthe time of night may be a key to personal safety.
connection DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) - The downtown Angels started FOX31 Denver as a group of concerned
One person attending a party
buses and weekend attacks in Streeterville crimethe lakefront. realized crime was a problem too big for just the police, and now the
citizen and fighters. They
group is helping in the search for two suspects after a wild crash in Detroit.

18. Previous Honorees
2011
The Guardian Angels “Inspirational Angel” Award The Humanitarian Award
Outstanding Guardian Angel Red Beret Award
Cornelia Zicu Rock G. Positano,
Rafael A. Alvarez
Chief Creative Officer, Red Door Spa Holdings, DPM, MSc, MPH
Elizabeth Arden President & CEO, Atax Franchise, Inc.
Director of the Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle Service at
New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery, Director of the
Joe DiMaggio Sports Foot and Ankle Center, and Deputy
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New York
College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM)
2010
The Archangel Pinnacle of The Guardian Angels The Guardian Angels Outstanding Guardian Angel
Achievement Award Business Leadership Award Exemplary Red Beret Award
Role Model Award
Joseph P. W. Drew Hawkins Dennis
Acquavella Managing Director, Morgan
Mario M. Kranjac “Super-Stretch”
Stanley Smith Barney Founding Partner, Kranjac,
Co-Managing Partner,
Manuali & Viskovic, LLP
Torres
Acquavella, Chiarelli,
Shuster & Berkower Senior Director,
Washington Heights GA
Youth Program
2009
The Archangel Pinnacle of The Guardian Angels The Guardian Angels The Guardian Angels Special Tribute to The
Achievement Award Ethical Angel Award Role Model for Outstanding Guardian Angels
Real Life Award New Yorker Award Founder
Barry Kaye Larry Kudlow
Best Selling Author, Host, CNBC’s “The
Wayne Chrebet Dottie Herman Curtis Sliwa
Lecturer and Life Insurance Kudlow Report” Wide Receiver, President & CEO, CEO and Founder
Industry Leader New York Jets 1995-2005 Prudential Douglas Elliman The Guardian Angels
Real Estate
Partner, The Moldaver Group
at Morgan Stanley

19. 2008
Archangel Lifetime Archangel Outstanding CyberAngel of the Year Champion for Safety Through Champion for Safety Through
Leadership New Yorker Internet Safety Award Education Education
Award Recipient Award Recipient Recipient Award Recipient Award Recipient
Henry Buhl Margo Jim Anderson Howard Szarfarc Joe Di Geso
Founder, A.C.E. Programs Catsimatidis Founder, About.com President, Vice President & General
for the Homeless Time Warner Cable Manager,
President. MCV Advertising Chief Technologist & CEO
of New York and New Jersey Time Warner Cable
Standard ID
of New York and New Jersey
2007
Archangel Lifetime Archangel Outstanding Champion for Safety through CyberAngel of the Year Spirit of New York
Leadership New Yorker Education Internet Safety Award Recipient
Award Recipient Award Recipient Award Recipient Award Recipient
Warner Wolf
Simon Bergson John Catsimatidis I. Dolly Lenz Ed Moldaver Sportscaster,
President & CEO, Vice Chairman, Former Bear Sterns WABC-770 AM
Chairman & CEO,
Manhattan Beer Red Apple Group / Gristedes Douglas Elliman Managing Director, Morgan
Distributors Stanley Managing
Director Wealth
Management
2006
Archangel Lifetime Dare to Care Award Outstanding Family Role Models Award Recipients Champions for Safety Through Education Award Recipients
Leadership Award Recipient Recipient
Peter Weedfald Sean Hannity Donna A. Soloway Richard L Soloway Kristen C. Richard
Senior Vice President, National TV and Radio
Board Member & Security Chairman & CEO, Thompson Thompson
Publicist, NAPCO Security
Chief Marketing Officer Personality, Jewelry Designer, Entrepreneur
NAPCO Security Systems, Inc Systems, Inc.
Circuit City Co-host of Hannity & K.C. Thompson, New York
Colmes,Fox News Channel
Host, WABC-AM’s Sean
Hannity Show

20. 33rd Anniversary Gala Program
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
MC – Rita Cosby
TV Host, Special Correspondent, Inside Edition
National Anthem
Jamie Bendell
New York Singer Songwriter
Introductory Video
Awards and Presentations
Washington Heights Junior Angels
Curtis Sliwa Founder and CEO
Honorees
Guests of Honor
The Honorable Michael Bloomberg
Mayor, City of New York
The Honorable Raymond Kelly
New York City Police Commissioner
Music and Dancing
From Broadway’s Movin’ Out and Jersey Boys...
Matthew Friedman and Uptown Sounds
Live Auction for Yankees Suite
Curtis Sliwa Founder and CEO
Closing Remarks

21. Our Distinguished Honorees
Public Service Angel
Joseph Lhota
Chairman and CEO at
Metropolitan Transportation
Authority, Former Deputy Mayor of
the City of New York
Joe Lhota was nominated by Governor Andrew Cuomo and confirmed by the
New York State Senate as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”) in January 2012. The MTA is the
largest mass transit provider in the United States serving 8.5 million customers
daily. The MTA also has nine bridges and tunnels in the New York metropolitan
area which also makes the MTA the largest tolling agency in the country.
Mr. Lhota has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. Before
joining the MTA, he served as executive vice president for The Madison Square
Garden Company (“MSG”) where he was responsible for the development and
execution of company-wide human resources strategies, government affairs,
information technology, facilities and real estate, and an array of corporate
services. Prior to MSG, Mr. Lhota was an executive vice president of Cablevision
Systems Corporation. He was Deputy Mayor for Operations in the administration
of Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, where he oversaw day-to-day management of
the city agencies. As deputy mayor, Lhota was instrumental in developing and
implementing the innovative strategies and initiatives that accomplished the
successful turnaround of the city, as well as the City’s coordinated response after
September 11, 2001. Before being appointed deputy mayor, Mr. Lhota was the
city’s budget director, managing the city’s $36 billion operating budget and $45
billion capital budget.
Prior to his government service, Mr. Lhota had a 15-year career in investment
banking at First Boston and PaineWebber. Mr. Lhota is a trustee of the City
University of New York and serves as chairman of the university’s Fiscal Affairs
Committee. He is also a member of the board of directors of First Aviation
Services, Inc. Mr. Lhota is a resident of Brooklyn Heights. He is a cum laude
graduate of Georgetown University and received his M.B.A. from the Harvard
Business School.

22. Our Distinguished Honorees
Advocate Angel
Barry Slotnick, Esq.
Attorney and Shareholder, Buchanan
Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Barry Ivan Slotnick is a defense attorney among this country’s most celebrated. He
is a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC and Chairman of the Firm’s
New York Litigation Group. Mr. Slotnick’s practice focuses on commercial litigation,
civil litigation, disciplinary proceedings, high net-worth matrimonial matters and
white collar defense.
Before joining Buchanan, Mr. Slotnick was a founding partner of Slotnick, Shapiro
& Crocker, LLP, a leading boutique litigation firm in New York.
He is a former Associate Appeals Agent for the Selective Service Commission and
was Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York. He is also a past
executive secretary and consultant for the Bar Association of Puerto Rico.
Mr. Slotnick has received the American Lawyer’s Ammy award as the best defense
lawyer in America. He has been named one of the top one hundred trial lawyers
in the State of New York by the American Association of Trial Lawyers. He has
also been honored by the New York State Bar Association as one of the finest
defense practitioners in the state. He has been honored every year by his peers
and selected to the New York Super Lawyer® list. He was also recognized on
the Corporate Counsel Super Lawyers® list in 2009. In 2010, he was named to
AVENUE’s “Legal Elite” list.
Mr. Slotnick has been victorious before the Supreme Court of the United States on
more than one occasion.
In addition to providing counsel to high-profile clients, Mr. Slotnick is also a prolific
author and lecturer. His articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and in
law journals throughout the country. Mr. Slotnick has also been an instructor for the
Practicing Law Institute, teaching trial advocacy and skills to practicing attorneys.
He also serves as an instructor of Continuing Legal Education courses, including
“American Democracy in Times of War” at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of
Law and “Federal Sentencing Guidelines” at the Chabad Lubavitch of Midtown
Manhattan.
Mr. Slotnick was a featured speaker during the Hauser Global Law School’s 2005
Vanderbilt Speaker Series, and he frequently offers legal commentary for Court
TV, Fox Network and public commentary programs.

23. Business Angel
Bruce Bendell
Chief Executive Officer, Major
Automotive Companies, Inc.
Bruce Bendell is the Dealer Principal for the Major World Automotive Group
Dealerships, which encompasses more than 12 new car franchises and related
companies. At age 57, he is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Major
Automotive Companies, Inc also the co-founder and CEO of its automotive
subsidiaries, along with being a principal of the Cityworld Automotive Group in
the Bronx.
After purchasing his first used car from Major Chevrolet, Inc. In 1972 and then
buying the franchise in 1985, Major Chevrolet/Automotive Group has grown from
10 million in sales, to over 400 million in sales, and was the recipient or the 50th
largest privately owned business award in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island
before it went public in 1998.
While running the successful Major businesses, takes a big part of Bruce’s life,
giving back to the community is also a big part. He has received numerous awards,
such as the “Good Scout” award, Queens Chamber of Commerce Businessman
of the Year and Hall of Fame, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Humanitarian award
from the Good Samaritan Foundation, and the Paul Harris Fellow award from the
Queens Borough Rotary Club and was honored by the Long Island City YMCA,
Sunnyside Community Services, Man of the Year for the Littleneck Douglaston
Memorial Day parade, Flushing Town Hall Cultural Center, King of Queens,
Astoria Civic Association, and the Chabad of Roslyn for his work in the different
communities. He was the past Chairman of the Long Island City YMCA board of
managers. He was recently nominated as the NYS Time Quality Dealer of the Year
award in 2012.
He also serves as Director of the NYS Automobile Dealers Ass., Bronx, Queens
and Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce’s, the Long Island City Lions Club, former
Chairman of the Bell Atlantic Customer Advisory Board in Queens, a member of
the Queens District Attorney’s Business Advisory Council, a trustee of the New
York Hospital Medical Center of Queens (chairman of the hospitals audit and
finance committees), member of the board of the Mayors Fund to Advance NYC,
Queens College Foundation, Flushing Willets Point LDC, and currently serves as
chairman of Unisphere, Inc. (Flushing Meadows Park not-for-profit foundation).
He graduated from Queens College in 1975 receiving a BA in Accounting and
Economics and has taken additional graduate courses at Baruch College.
Industry-wise, Bruce currently serves as a Director of the NYS Automobile Dealers
Association, and a member of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and
the Greater New York Dealers Automobile Association. He was a founding member
and past President of the National Association of Fleet Resale Dealers, a former
member of the Microsoft CarPoint, Manheim Interactive, Autobytel and Ford’s
dealer systems advisory boards, the Toyota Dealer Council and a past President of
the NYC Chevrolet Dealers Advertising Group and a past Director of the Tri-State
Chrysler Plymouth and the Tri-State Kia Advertising group.
He could not do all the above without the love and support of his wife Laurie (who
hold as M.S. degree in Social Work and is still licensed by the NYS Insurance
Dept.), and three children, Jamie, Hallie, and Adam.

24. Our Distinguished Honorees
Community Building Angels
South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO)
SoBRO is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the South Bronx by strengthening
businesses and creating and implementing innovative economic, housing, educational
and career development programs, for youth and adults.
Simon Bergson
Board Member–SoBRO, President,
Manhattan Beer
Simon Bergson started Manhattan Beer Distributors in 1978 with not much more
than a dream, a desire to work hard and a handful of employees. Manhattan
Beer Distributors’ first warehouse was a 4,000 square foot garage located on
East 5th Street in Manhattan, hence the name Manhattan Beer Distributors.
Today, Manhattan Beer Distributors has grown to employ over 1,400 people and
is one of the largest beer distributors in the country, delivering over 32 million
cases of beer annually. Operating out of five warehouses: the Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens, Wyandanch, and Suffern, Manhattan Beer Distributors’ warehouse
capacity has grown from 4,000 square feet to over 1,250,000 square feet.
Manhattan Beer Distributors represents over 60 suppliers and over 250 brands.
Simon was born in a U.S. Government Displaced Persons Camp in Austria and
was 6 months old when the Bergson family came to the United States. Both of
his parents survived the Holocaust and Hitler’s Auschwitz death camp. Simon
learned at a very young age the meaning of survival, perseverance, and drive.
He earned an Associate of Arts Degree majoring in language (Spanish) from
Queensborough College and also attended, Pace College, Baruch College,
Universidad Nacional Autnoma de México, University of Arizona and Lehman
College.
In addition to being the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer
of Manhattan Beer Distributors, Simon serves as:
• oard Member of SoBRO (South Bronx Overall Economic Development
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Corporation, Past Chair).
• oard Member of the New York State Beer Wholesalers Association
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(Past Chair).
• rustee of The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the
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Holocaust, in Battery Park, NY.
• hairman of the Board of Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation
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in Oswiecim, Poland.
In addition, this past year Simon was awarded with the “Knights Cross of the
Order of the Merit of the Republic of Poland” for his dedication and work toward
Polish-Jewish relations.
Simon resides in NY with his wife Stefany and has three grown children; Brianne,
Alex and Mitchel.

25. Anthony M. Riccio, Jr.
Chairman–SoBRO, Senior Vice
President,
Galesi Group/Harlem River Yard
Ventures, Inc.
Tony’s 40 year career in urban economic development and transportation in both
government and public sectors brings vast expertise to Constantinople and Vallone
clients. Some of his many accomplishments include the transformation of the South
Bronx Penn Central Rail Yards into a state-of-the-art rail terminal and industrial park
and represents one of the largest private industrial developments in New York City’s
recent history. This facility now houses brands such as the New York Post colorized
printing plant, a major FedEx Distribution center, as well as the showcase transfer
station for Waste Management of North America. Tony has also served in the City
government under the four Mayoral administrations from John Lindsay to David
Dinkins. Mayor Ed Koch appointed Tony the Commissioner of Ports International
Trade and Commerce. As Director of Research and Policy for the Mayor’s Office
of Economic Development, he proposed the City’s first Economic Development Tax
Incentive Program (ICIP), as well as the template for the Economic Development
he created the City’s strategic Rail Freight Plan. As Commissioner of the City’s
Department of Ports International Trade and Commerce he developed the City’s
successful Cocoa Port in Brooklyn. Today, he serves as a Chairman of the South
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, a leading force in commercial,
industrial and housing development in the Bronx.
Phillip Morrow
President/CEO–SoBRO
Phillip Morrow joined the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
(SoBRO) as President in January of 1996. Mr. Morrow brought to SoBRO over
twenty years of experience in the community-economic development field, with
particular expertise in real estate development. In his former role as Director of
Development at the Harlem Community Development Corporation, he launched
and managed successful housing and economic development programs ranging
from the reopening of the Apollo Theater to the construction of Harlem’s first
moderately priced condominiums. He has overseen development of over 5,000
units of new and renovated housing.
Mr. Morrow began his community development career in the City of Hartford,
Connecticut where he launched several commercial revitalization, housing
renovation, and job training initiatives, as well as wrote social and economic
development strategies for Hartford’s inner city neighborhoods. He also completed
more than 300 units of low-income housing and developed innovative strategies
for home ownership in Hartford. Between 1979 and 1981, Mr. Morrow served as
Director of Public-Private Partnerships for the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, D.C. He developed national models
for neighborhood development that encouraged private sector investment in
underserved communities.
Mr. Morrow currently serves on the board of Credit, Inc., a non-profit community
development financial institution; North General Hospital Home Attendant
Program; Heritage Health Housing, Inc.; and WE ACT for Environmental Justice
in West Harlem. Under Mr. Morrow’s leadership, SoBRO’s service to the South
Bronx community has expanded to include development of hundreds of new and
renovated housing for low and moderate-income families.

26. Board of Trustees
Chairman - Robert J. Frey
John H. Anlian Esq.
Henry Buhl
Mr. John A. Catsimatidis
Mrs. Margo Catsimatidis
Mr. Paul Clolery
Mr. John Di Domenico
Mr. Mario M. Kranjac, Esq
Mr. Edward Moldaver, Treasurer
Mr. Curtis Sliwa, President and CEO
Mrs. Donna Soloway
Harold Takooshian, Ph.D, Secretary
Mr. Leon Temiz
Mrs. Laura Tufano
Gala Volunteers
Nicole Kaplan, Rebecca Patrick, Andrea Frierson,
Heather Mosbacher, and Aaron Fichtner
Special Thanks
The Daily News for Donating Drawings of Awardees
Lost Found Films for Donating Our Opening Video
Rita Cosby for Serving as Our MC
Jamie Bendell for Performing Our National Anthem
Board Member Donna Soloway for Her Advice and Guidance
And to So Many of You – For Helping Make This Gala a Success
Leadership
Curtis Sliwa, Founder and CEO
David M. Nidus, Esq., Executive Director
Miguel Fuentes, National Director
Dennis Torres, Washington Heights Community Center Director
Keiji Oda, International Director
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