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9/7/2021 10:28:21 AM

2021 Columbus Celebration Humanitarian of the Year: Daniel A. Nigro

Daniel A. Nigro became NYC’s 33rd Fire Commissioner in 2014. As Chief of Department, Nigro was responsible for overseeing all rescue and recovery operations following the 9/11 attacks. He is only the sixth individual in the agency’s 156-year history to have held every uniformed rank.

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8/13/2021 12:06:03 PM

Virtual Conversation with Writer Laura Morelli - Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 PM

On Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 PM, we will be having a virtual conversation with writer Laura Morelli. Laura is an art historian and a best-selling author of travel guides, and historical fiction - including her upcoming and highly anticipated work, The Stolen Lady: A Novel of WWII & the Mona Lisa. This event is free to CCF Members.

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8/13/2021 11:38:44 AM

Vanessa Racci Sings Gershwin - Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 PM

On Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 PM, live music will fill the Townhouse as Vanessa Racci Sings Gershwin.

Vanessa and her musical quartet will share the music and stories that defined Gershwin's life, success and the timeless songs that are still heard on Broadway and in jazz clubs to this day.

Tickets are $50 and will include cocktails and hearty hors d’oeuvres. Please note, in an abundance of caution, masks will be required for audience members attending this live event.

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8/10/2021 2:33:23 PM

2021 Columbus Celebration Honoree: Jodi Pulice

Jodi Pulice, founder and CEO of JRT Realty Group, is a pioneer for women in the real estate sphere. Founded as the first-ever Minority/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) brokerage firm 25 years ago, JRT has completed more than 50 million square feet of transactions nationwide, valued at more than $5 billion.

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8/9/2021 9:21:30 PM

2021 Columbus Celebration Honoree: Joe Gurrera

Joe Gurrera is the owner of Citarella, a group of popular epicurean markets, Citarella.com and Citarella Wines & Spirits. Joe also owns Lockwood & Winant, one of the most influential wholesale importers and distributors at New York’s iconic Fulton Fish Market, supplying seafood to hundreds of top national chefs and restaurants.

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