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COLUMBUS DAY
OF THEPARADE
YEAR
NYS SENATOR
DIANE SAVINO
This year’s Columbus Day Parade turned 5th Avenue into a true celebration of ItalianAmerican heritage. Beginning with a wonderful pre-parade breakfast, members and
their families gathered for a day filled with food, drinks, and fun as we marched up New
York City’s 5th Avenue as a visible show of the FDNY’s presence and pride. The Fire
Department membership was led by our president, Keith Tanico, Commissioner Daniel Nigro, and Columbia Association Parade Chairman, Joe DePaola, along with other
Diane
Savino has
dedicated
entire
professionalincluding
career towards
improving
lives
of
officers,
members,
and
friends her
of the
Association,
the Fire
Riders.theWe
were
working families. She began her career in public service as a caseworker for New York City’s Child
joined
by a contingent
from
the
International
Columbia
Association.
Welfarealso
Administration,
providing
direct
assistance
to abused
and neglected
children. The excitementAn
and
celebration
continued
in fullunion,
force the
at the
after-party
at a popular
NYC
bar371,
and
active
member of
her local labor
Social
Service Employees
Union,
Local
DC 37 ofwhere
AFSCME,
quickly
rose
through
the ranks
to become
the and
Vice lots
President
for Political
lounge,
foodshe
and
drinks
were
enjoyed.
Toasts,
cheers,
of laughs
were
Action & Legislative Affairs, where she became one of the most respected labor leaders in New
shared
and a great time was had by all who attended. Bigger and better with every
York State.
passing
the first time
this yearforhave
alreadyinmarked
their
As ayear,
labor many
official,who
she joined
actively us
andfor
successfully
campaigned
an increase
the minimum
wage from $5.15
$7.15—the
calendars
for theto next
one. first raise for New Yorkers in over a decade.
In 2004, she was elected to represent the 23rd Senatorial District, encompassing the North
Shore of Staten Island and portions of Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Coney Island,
We
invite youand
to Sunset
join usPark.
for this memorable day next October 2015 for what promises
Bensonhurst,
to beIna their
fun-filled
and exciting
daySavino,
that is the
notNew
to be
missed.
endorsement
of Senator
York
Times described her as “scrappy and
effective”. Her dedication to her constituents earned her the Staten Island Advance’s “strongest
endorsement for a third term”, saying “no lawmaker works harder and no lawmaker commits her­
Any
questions,
or ideas
for Ms.
nextSavino".
year’s Parade activities please call or
self to
the fight forcomments
her constituents
more than
emailSenator
Joe DePaola
@ championed
845.558.4410,
[email protected]
Savino has
legislation
protecting hard­working New Yorkers. Among the
laws she has had enacted is the first in the nation Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, expanding basic
worker protection rights to domestic workers; the Prompt Pay Bill, which ensures prompt payment
to construction contractors and their employees; Wage Theft Prevention Act, assessing preventa­
tive and punitive measures on employers that steal income from their employees.
She has served as chair of both the Civil Service and Pensions Committee and currently the
Children and Families Committee. From those committees she authored the law that would limit
public authorities from contracting out for services that can be performed by public employees; pro­
vided a cost­of­living increase in the death benefit for widows and widowers of police officers and
fire fighters killed in the line of duty and expanded and made permanent the Family Differential
Response (FAR) Program.
Local initiatives include the establishment of a Quiet Zone on the Staten Island Ferry, an annu­
al Transportation Service Survey, a Mobile District Office, Back to School Fairs, Women’s Health
Events, a series of hearings on the foreclosure and subprime lending crisis, district­wide workshops
for seniors on the Medicare prescription drug plan, and statewide hearings on HPV, the virus that
causes cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine.
Senator Savino sponsors a wide array of programs in the 23rd District, including the only
kosher soup kitchen in New York City, Staten Island’s Downtown Drive­In Movies, a mobile mam­
mography unit, as well as a wide variety of programs for at­risk youth and senior citizens.
Standing Committee Assignments 2012: Children and Family (Chair), Civil Service and
Pensions, Banks, and Veterans Homeland Security and Military Affairs.
Vist Our Online Store & Shop For Official FDNY Columbia Association Merchandise.
All Proceeds Benefit The Columbia Association Scholarship Fund.
www.fdnycolumbia.com
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2014
2nd
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
PRESEN
T E D T ONIGHT
FALL 2014
CIGAR
FDNY BUREAU OF TRAINING
AT CLUB MACANUDO
TOMAS
GALVIN
CHIEF OF TRAINING
Chief Thomas Galvin began
his 35­year career with the
FDNY in 1978 when he was
assigned to Engine
Company 234 in Brooklyn,
New York.As a company
officer he worked in Harlem and Mid­Town Manhattan.
He has served the FDNY as a Chief officer for over 22
years.. He served as a Battalion Chief in Battalion 44 in
Brooklyn and then as a Deputy Chief in the 3rd Division
in Manhattan.
After the tragic events of september 11, 2001 he was
asked to become a member of the FDNY Command Staff.
He initially served as the Deputy Borough Commander of
Manhattan and then as the Brooklyn Borough
Commander.In 2004 he was asked to become the Chief in
Charge of the Bureau of Training.
COLUMBIA
ASSOCIATION
The Bureau
of Training
consists of several com­
mands including the Fire Academy, EMS Academy, Fort
Totten Operations, the Ceremonial Unit and the Fire
Safety
Education
Unit.
Chief Galvin
acknowledges the
CANDIDATES
FOR
COLLEGE
AWARDS
outsatanding
work
conduted
by
numerous
members, of
(12th Grade Students)
all
ranks,
who have assited
in enhancing
thecandidate’s
training of
Submit
applications,
along with
a copy of the
the
of the April
FDNY
and the
safetytests
of the
citizens
SATmembers
scores, before
1, 2015.
These
must
have
been
the candidates’ junior or senior year of
of
Newtaken
York inCity.
highChief
school
between
September
March
Galvin
resides
in Miller2013
Place,and
New
Yor, 2015.
Emily
This
must
be
the
candidates’
graduating
year.
and Megan.
2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Special Recognition Award
Well, it is that time of the year again, the leaves change
p r estarts
s e tondip
t eand
d thet o
color, the temperature
we have
our fall Cigar Night at Club Macanudo. What a great
time was had by all, again! Our “BROTHER”, Mauricio Cordoba, pulled out all the stops, along with help
from our
r u ndear
o Ffriend
u s a t oVictoria
S i g n oMcKee
r e t t i Jaworski, and we
descends
from one of
of cigars/
the oldest
had
an abundance
raffle prizes/ food and
and
most
prestigious
families
drink. We gave each attendee in
5 quality cigars at the
Venice.
Theprizes
family,then
sinceever,
the 15th
door.
More
over 70 different items.
Century, consists of a distin­
Food and drinks were delicious all through the night,
guished line of gondoliers, and
aBruno
amazing
timebegan
with great
friends while listening to
himself
by learning
aand
livepracticing
band. I this
would
like
to
art. In 1986,thank
he all in attendance
especially
LBFD, Butch
purchased the
a disused
factory and
on the boys turn out
Murano
Through
his hard
work,
of life
for
all ourIsland.
occasions.
I would
also
likephilosophy
to thank Club
and
boundless
love
for
the
deep
traditions
of
Venice,
the
member, Paul Chapman, who cornered the market
Serenissima
Republic,
he
built
Signoretti
into
an
iconic
that night by buying over $1000 worth of raffle tickets
world of artistry in glass, admired the world over.
and took
home probably half the prizes. You can go
He is an esteemed Knight of San Marco, as well as a
toCommendatore
our web site to see
the pictures
of the
Republicfrom
of that
Italynight.
andSoa
please
keep
an
eye
out
for
this
wonderful
occasion
Commendatore dell’Ordine dei Templari. He was award­
again
year.doctorate
We alsoinhave
the spring
Cigar Night
ed annext
honorary
Business
administration
from
the
Constintinian
University
of
Rhode
Island.
Bruno
and
at Vetro coming in late May/ early June. So, if you like
his
wife
Suzy
have
recently
celebrated
their
50th
wedding
a good cigar, fine food and drink, come join us at one
They have three
Maria Luisa,
ofanniversary.
these fun events.Thank
youdaughters,
for your support
and
Elisabetta and Barbara, as well as three grandchildren.
please
stay
safe. for charitable works in Venice, Bruno
Long
renowned
Bruno Fusato Signoretti
B
was one of the first to support the restoration of the his­
toric Fenice Opera House destroyed by fire in 1996. He
continues as a patron and member of the Gran Teatro La
COLUMBIA
Fenice Foundation.
He hasASSOCIATION
been active in art restoration
and supports cultural and educational projects too numer­
ous to mention. Following the tragic events of September
11th 2001, Bruno immediately came to the support of our
firefighters
and sure
their your
families.
He address
has hosted,
in Venice,
Please make
e-mail
is correct!
delegations from New York, and has made many gener­
ous
contributions
our Scholarship
Fund.
He is
truly a
Starting
2015 theto“LaSotto
Voce” the
official
Columman with strength of character, warmth and an irrepress­
bia Assn News letter will be e-mailed to you.
ible commitment to charity.
He is a proud member of our organization and we
Only
the tomembership
(4th Qtr) will be
are
proud
be able to callnewsletter
him our friend.
IS GOING GREEN
mailed to your home.
CANDIDATES FOR HIGH SCHOOL
(8th Grade Students)
Submit applications before March 1, 2015. The STS
We will continue to update our webpage beginning
closed high school placement test tentative date will
2015. By using the web we will be able to provide
th
9given
Annual
Scholarship
be
March 8, 2015
at Randal’s Island, Building 11
more up to date information to our membership.
(D.O.T.). Exam will begin at exactly 10am.
Any suggestions
and or assistance will greatly be
Thursday, June 13th 2013
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates for these awards may comappreciated.
Games start: 11am ­ 5pm (Warm­ups at 10am)
pete if a parent (natural, step or foster) is a member
in
Limited Space: 16­24, 2­player teams. Single Elimination Tournament.
good standing with the Columbia Association. Children
mailHempstead
in your 2015
membership
application
EisenhowerPlease
Park, 1899
Turnpike,
East Meadow,
NY
of a deceased member, who were in good standing
at
Enter parking
lot #1
on dues
Merrick
Aveparticular
(just north
of Hempstead
Tpke),
with
your
with
attention
to
your
etime of death, may also compete. Grand Children
turn are
right. Parking will be on the right and the courts, just in front of you
address that you would like your news letter
September 2013
NOT eligible.
(LOOK for ourmail
BANNER).
We will have raffles during the day!
Date to Applications
be announced
sent to.
APPLICATIONS:
may be obtained from the
Entree fee: $30 each player
internet
at www.fdnycolumbia.com,
yourSpa
Borough TrustHudson
Valley Resort &
Contact: John Signorile (516) 782­5343
Granit)Chairman, Grace
ee, or(Formerly
by contacting the
the Scholarship
Thank you
Homemade wine tasting contest, contact if interested. All are welcome. Food
Cacciola,
516-852-2318
or
Craig
Information coming Silvino
soon516-286-1796
Columbia Association
GOLF
OUTING
ual
2nd Ann Bocce Ball
Tournament
and drinks will be served! Come spend the day with some friends and
have a great time!
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Come stai?
Molto bene.
SPECTACULAR
ITALY:
Our
79
Annual
Bongiorno.
Dinner
Dance
Ciao.
IMAGESScholarship
FROM
SPACE
will be held on
A r r iv e d e r c i .
th
Every Italian from Italy knows these words and every Italian-American should.
But
On Sunday,
November
23,20,Samantha
CristoJune
2013
what about the goomba speech pattern? Those words and phrases that are a little Italian,
foretti became the first Italian
at woman to fly into
a little American, and a lot of slang, words every Paesano and Bacciagaloop have heard,
space.
words we hear throughout our Little Italy neighborhood of New York. This form of language, the 'Goomba-Italiano' has been used for generations. It's not gangster slang
terms like 'whack' or 'vig', if that's what you are thinking---nope, this is real Guido talk!
Selected as a European Space Agency (ESA)
The goomba says ciao when he arrives or leaves. He says Mama Mia anytime emoBay Boulevard
astronaut
in May162­45
2009,Cross
Cristoforetti,
who is 37
tion is needed in any given situation. Mannaggia, meengya, oofah, and of course,
va fongool can also be used. Capeesh?
Howard
Beach
Section
of
Queens
years old, has been assigned to a joint ESA/ItalHe uses a moppeen to wipe his hands in the cuchina, gets agita from the gravy and
ian Space Agency (ASI) mission aboard the Inwill shkeevats meatballs unless they are homemade from the famiglia.
Cocktails to
start
p.m.
Always foonah your bread in the pot of gravy (sauce) or you will be considered
a
ternational
Space Station,
be7:00
launched
on a
real googootz or Mezzo-finookio.
Dinner
and dancing
to follow
Soyuz
spacecraft
from
Baikonur
Cosmodrome
in
There are usually plenty of mamalukes and the girl from the neighborhood with the
Donation
of
$95
per
person
Kazakhstan this Sunday at 10:01 pm Italy time.
reputation is a facia-bruta, puttana or a schifosa.
seat for
up to
14
If called cattivo, cabbadost, sfatcheem, stupido, or strunz, you are usually
a painwill
in be a Flight Tables
She
Engineer
Expedition
42
the ass. A crazy diavlo can give you the malokya (evil eye), but that red horn (contra maland
43
between
December
2014
and
May
2015.
okya) will protect you if you use it right.
Contact
Dance
Chairmanis also a
Her mission is called
Futura.
Samantha
Don 't forget to always say per favore and grazia and prego.
Craig
Silvino
at
(516)
286­1796
If you are feeling mooshadda or stounad or mezzo-morto, always head Captain
to Nonna's in the Italian Air Force.
and she will fix you up with a little homemade manicott', cavadell', or calamar ', or some
ricotta cheesecake.
Please make all checks payable to:
Mangia some zeppoles, canolis, torrone, struffoli, shfoolyadell', pignoli cookies,
or a
To celebrate
Samantha’s accomplishments, The
Columbia
Association Scholarship Fund
little nutella on pannetone. Delizioso!
photo were taken by NASA astronaut Reid WiseI think I will fix myself a sangweech of cabacol' with some proshoot and mozarell' or
man and ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst on
maybe just a hot slice of peetza.
So salud' if you have any Italian blood in you and you understood anything
writtenthe International Space Station. The two
board
here! Then, you are numero uno and a professore of the goombas.
astronauts returned to Earth November 10, after
If you don't get any of this, then fa Nabola with the whole thing and you are a disTHEN, and only then - NEVER AT THE BEGINNING OF
166Bing...
days THE
in space.
graziato. Scuzi, Mia dispiachay, I didn't mean that. Just... Fu-ghedda-boudit. Bada
MEAL - would you eat the salad drenched in homemade
This is also so true. Enjoy!
oil & strong, red-vinegar dressing... Change plates.
Italians have a $40,000 kitchen, but use the $100, 35 year-old stove from Sears in
Next course, fruit & nuts - in the shell - on paper plates
the basement to cook things on.
because you ran out of the real ones. You pinched yourself
There is some sort of religious statue in the hallway, living room, bedroom, front on that damn nutcracker how many times?
porch and backyard. (A Mary on the half shell).
Last was coffee with anisette, some espresso for
The outdoor table is linoleum covered with small, chrome metal trim along the edges.
Nonno, 'American' coffee for the rest - with hard cookies (bisThe living room is filled with old wedding favors with bows and stale almonds (they cottis) to dunk in the coffee with more fruit and some cheese.
are too pretty to open and eat).
The kids would go out to play.
All lampshades, stuffed chairs and stuffed couches are covered with stiff, clear plasThe men would go lay down. They slept so soundly that
tic.
you could do brain surgery on them without anesthesia.
A portrait of the Pope and Frank Sinatra hang in the dining room.
The women cleaned the kitchen.
God forbid if anyone EVER attempted to eat 'Chef Boy-ar-Dee', 'Franco American',
We got screamed at by Mama or Nonna, and half of the
'Ragu', 'Prego', or anything else labeled as Italian in a jar or can.
sentences were English, the other half in Italian.
Meatballs are made with pork, veal and beef, mixed together.
Italian mothers never threw a baseball in their life, but
Turkey is served on Thanksgiving AFTER the manicotti, gnocchi, lasagna, and could nail you in the head or back with their shoe thrown from
minestrone or shcarole soup.
the kitchen while you were in the living room.
If anyone EVER says ESCAROLE, slap 'em in the face -- it's SHCAROLE.
Other things particular to Italians...
Sunday dinner was at 1:00 PM sharp. The meal went like this...
The prom dress that Zia Ceserina made for her kid,
The table was set with everyday dishes. It doesn't matter if they don't match. They're Carmella, cost only $20.00, which was for the material.
clean; what more do you want? Wine, homemade, is served up in small water or old,
The prom hairdo was done free by Cousin Angelina.
cheese glasses. At the table all the utensils go on the right side of the plate and the napTurning around at your prom to see your entire family,
kin goes on the left. A clean kitchen towel was put at Nonno's & Papa's plates because including your Godparents, standing in the back of the
they won't use napkins. Homemade wine, a pitcher of water and bottles of 7-UP are on gym...was simply PRICELESS!
the table.
True Italians will love this. Those of you who are married
First course, Antipasto... Change plates.
to Italians will understand this. And those who wish they were
Second course, macaroni or ravioli. All pasta was called macaroni...or `paste’... Italian, and those who are friends with Italians, will remember
Change plates.
with a smile.
Third course was usually roast beef, some chicken with potatoes and vegetables...
Change plates.
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FDNY
& NYPD
Columbia
Associations
PROTECT
YOUR HEART
ITALIAN LIMONCELLO
RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE LIMONCELLO
for
WHEN SHOVELING
SNOW
RAISE $10,000 scholarships
(lee-mohn-CHEH-loh)
The combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases
the workload on the heart. The American Heart Association says that for
most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow
shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder
temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart.
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On March 20th, officially “National Ravioli Day,” NY First responders faced off in a ravioli eating contest
sale or to taste. It is wonderful as a palate cleanser or as an after
People
who are
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in cold weather
sudden
exertion,
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Italian
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the generic
name for
an Italian
citruslifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or
based lemon
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well
chilled
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Associations
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event heart.
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by celebrity
guests
driftstime.
can strain
a person’s
To help make
snow removal
safer,
months. Limoncello is now considered the national drink of Italy
the American Heart Association has compiled a list of practical tips.
Jenny
McCarthy and reigning Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether.
and can be found in stores and restaurants all over Italy.
Give yourself to
a break.
frequent rest
breaksIf
during
shoveling
so you
Special thanks to Buca Di Beppo for the generous donations
our Take
scholarship
fund.
you’re
in Times
don’t overstress your heart. Pay attention to how your body feels during
Keep your
bottles
in the
freezer until ready to serve.
Square
stop
by of
– Limoncello
the food is
amazing!
those breaks.
The ingredients are simple and few, and making a batch doesn’t
require much work, but you’ll need some time. In most recipes,
Limoncello must steep for (80) eighty days.
HISTORY: It has long been a staple in the lemon-producing region along the Italian Amalfi Coast in Capri and Sorrento. The
Amalfi Coast is known for its citrus groves and narrow winding
roads. Authentic Limoncello is made from Sorrento lemons,
which come from the Amalfi Coast. Families in Italy have passed
down recipes for this for generations, as every Italian family has
their own Limoncello recipe.
While there are many recipes, here is one to get you started
Authentic Italian Limoncello
Recipe Type: Lemons, Beverage and Cocktail
Yields: 2 1/2 liters
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 8 days
Ingredients:
1 liter (1000 ml) Everclear alcohol - became legal to buy in NY2012
10 medium to large lemons*
1 1/2 liters water (6 1/3 cups)
3 pounds granulated sugar (6 1/2 cups)
* Choose thick-skinned lemons because they are easier to zest.
The lemons must be yellow and not tinted with green.
Preparation:
Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove
any reside of pesticides or wax; pat the lemons dry. Using a potato peeler, take all the lemon rinds off of the lemons so there
is no white pith on the peel. Place the rind-peelings in a large
container with the Everclear alcohol. Cover the container and let
it sit for seven days.
On the eight day, strain the the peels from alcohol; discard peels.
In a large saucepan, make a Basic Simple Syrup by combining
the water and sugar; let it simmer “fast” for 15 minutes. Let simple syrup cool to room temperature. Add to alcohol.
You are now finished and can drink it right away.
Makes about 2 1/2 liters.
Fire Department, City of New York
• Don’t eat a heavy meal prior or soon after shoveling. Eating a large meal
can put an extra load on your heart.
• Use a small shovel or consider a snow thrower. The act of lifting heavy
snow can raise blood pressure acutely during the lift. It is safer to lift smaller
amounts more times, than to lug a few huge shovelfuls of snow. When possible, simply push the snow.
• Learn the heart attack warning signs (listed below) and listen to your
body, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have
it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast
action can save lives - maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes
to call 9-1-1.
• Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or immediately after shoveling.
Alcohol may increase a person’s sensation of warmth and may cause them
to underestimate the extra strain their body is under in the cold.
• Consult a doctor. If you have a medical condition, don’t exercise on a
regular basis or are middle aged or older, meet with your doctor prior to the
first anticipated snowfall.
• Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Heart failure causes most deaths
in hypothermia. To prevent hypothermia, dress in layers of warm clothing,
which traps air between layers forming a protective insulation. Wear a hat
because much of your body’s heat can be lost through your head.
Heart Attack Warning Signs
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