Around Town: News from your neighbors

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San Gennaro Princess

Nicolette Vitaliano, granddaughter of Tony Vitaliano, Community Board 11 chairman, was Princess of the 89th Annual San Gennaro Feast in Manhattan on Saturday, September 12.

Engagement

Congratulations to Bharati Kemraj and Eliu Feliciano. On Saturday, September 12, a Hindu engagement ceremony was held at the Vishnu Mandir where the couple both exchanged rings and enjoyed the afternoon with family, friends and community members. Over 200 guests were in attendance at the Temple. Best wishes from your loved ones on this auspicious occasion.

Rotary Club of the Bronx News

At the Rotary Club’s Tuesday, August 25 meeting, Toby LaCrown, club president, welcomed Colonel Arthur DeRuve to give a talk serving as a tribute to our troops and veterans.

Col. DeRuve served two years with the 2nd Armor Division as a Cold War Solider in Germany and he remained as Military Liaison Officer for West Point.

He spoke about the wars and conflicts that the United States has found itself in, stretching back to the American Revolutionary War.

He believes that we will only have peace through strength and that our strength is our military.

Reach Reporter Patrick Rocchio at (718) 260-4597. E-mail him at procchio@cnglocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @patrickfrocchio.