In keeping with tradition, the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance toasted exemplary community leaders during its annual dinner on Friday, June 3 at 900 Morris Park Avenue. This year’s outstanding honorees included Councilman Ritchie Torres; Van Nest Assembly of God pastors David and Mary Hernquist and Shradhanand Pirtam, Community Board 11 member and former VNNA president. Proclamations from Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. were presented to Shradhanand Pirtam and Bob Nolan, VNNA senior advisor, in recognition of their extensive service to the community.
Mary and Rev. David Hernquist of Van Nest Assembly of God accepted their award.
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Bharati Kemraj (l), Borough President Diaz’ office, awarded a proclamation to Shradhanand Pirtam (r), Community Board 11 member and former VNNA president.
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Bob Nolan was awarded a proclamation by the borough president’s office.
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Raymond Krumdieck received the ‘Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance Certificate of Appreciation’.
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