Councilman Rafael Salamanca and Assemblyman John Zaccaro Jr. Annual Faith Leaders Luncheon
By Robert Press
Over 100 people came to the Shiff Hall at the Bronx Zoo for the Annual Faith Leaders Luncheon by Councilman Rafael Salamanca and Assemblyman John Zaccaro Jr. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Councilman Salamanca, followed by the invocation by Pastor Frederick Crawford of the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Councilman Salamanca introduced his mentor former Councilman Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr., who said, some day Councilman Salamanca will make a great Bronx Borough President. Assemblyman Zaccaro Jr. introduced his mentor former Councilman and Pastor Fernando Cabrera, who mentioned the impact of the clergy on the city.
Honorees were the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, Rabbi Saabia Pewzner, and Iman Sheikh Hamud Alsilwi.
The 49th Precinct Clergy Council received the first award.
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