Councilman Joe Addabbo paid a visit to the New York Junior Tennis League at Charles ParkCity Councilman Joseph Addabbo Jr. visiting the New York Junior Tennis League, to which he recently presented a grant for $5,000, during morning practice at Frank M. Charles Memorial Park on Friday in Howard Beach. He has also secured $1.5 million in funding for youth activities and athletic teams across the district, as well as $11 million for area parks.
Councilman Addabbo enjoyed a lively read with children at the Richmond Hill LibraryLater that day, Councilman Joe Addabbo joined with local community leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Richmond Hill Library.
Shown above, from left, are Community Board 10 Chairwoman Betty Braton, Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer, Addabbo, Tom Galante of Queens Library,Assemblyman Rory Lancman and Margaret Finnerty, president of Richmond Hill South Civic Association.An avid reader and long time supporter of public libraries, the Councilman secured $1.5 million in funding for district libraries.
(photos courtesy of Alexis Grenell)
