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North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Community Leaders

3rd Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cardenas, North Shore Kiwanis Club President John Kle, and Former Sea Cliff Mayor Ed Lieberman Honored

P. Frome, Community Contributor
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3rd Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cardenas and his mother, Myrna Navas. Honored by the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cardenas is the first Hispanic to achieve the rank of 3rd Assistant Chief within the City of Glen Cove’s Fire Department.
3rd Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cardenas and his mother, Myrna Navas. Honored by the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cardenas is the first Hispanic to achieve the rank of 3rd Assistant Chief within the City of Glen Cove’s Fire Department. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

At the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s March Madness event, three North Shore residents were given special recognition for their achievements. President of the Gold Coast Business Association and former Sea Cliff Mayor, Ed Lieberman, and President of the North Shore Kiwanis Club, John Kle, received plaques in recognition of their service to the community. A special honor was presented to 3rd Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cardenas, the first Hispanic to achieve this rank within the City of Glen Cove’s Fire Department.

Ed Liberman
The North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New York honored former Sea Cliff Mayor and President of the Gold Coast Business Association, Ed Lieberman. Board Members and Honoree L-R: Public Relations Officer Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, Treasurer Nelson Rivera, Vice President and Counsel Connie Pinilla, Esq., Honoree Ed Lieberman, and President Ever Padilla. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

In addition to plaques, the three were also presented proclamations on behalf of Senators Jim Gaughran and Kevin Thomas. North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President, Ever Padilla, thanked all three for their service to the community and highlighted their accomplishments in his keynote address.

John Kle
Accepting his award. President of the North Shore Kiwanis Club, John Kle, was one of three honored at the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s March Madness event. Board Members and Honoree L-R: Public Relations Officer Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, Treasurer Nelson Rivera, Vice President and Counsel Connie Pinilla, Esq., Honoree John Kle, and President Ever Padilla. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

There was also a very informative presentation by the cofounder of Trellus, Adam Haber. Back by popular demand, was Tony Busse & 21 for Fun, providing blackjack entertainment for the evening. A portion of the money raised from the blackjack table will be donated to the Glen Cove Fire Department.

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Fire Department
Members of the City of Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department and the Board of Directors of the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stand with honoree - 3rd Assistant Chief Carlos Cardenas. The first Hispanic to achieve the rank of 3rd Assistant Chief within the City of Glen Cove’s Fire Department, Cardenas, was one of three honorees presented plagues at the organization's March Madness event.

The members of the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce including President Ever Padilla, Vice President and Counsel to the Board Connie Pinilla, Esq., Treasurer Nelson Rivera, and Public Relations Officer Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews were pleased to join the full membership in welcoming the honored guests, elected officials, and many others who attend the event.

Mayor Panzenbeck
Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck joins North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Members in congratulating 3rd Assistant Chief Carlos Cardenas on his honor. The first Hispanic to achieve the rank of 3rd Assistant Chief within the City of Glen Cove’s Fire Department, Cardenas, was one of three honorees presented plagues at the organization's March Madness event. Other elected officials in attendance included City Council Members Danielle Fugazy Scagliola and Marsha Silverman. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

For more on the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce including events, sponsorships, and membership opportunities please visit the organization’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nshchamberny and their website at www.nshchamber.org. All events are open to the public and those interested in learning more about the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to attend. Tickets are already on sale for next month's meeting being held on April 6th at 7 pm at Glen Cove's Laura's BBQ. Here is the link for more information on the event or to purchase tickets in advance: https://bit.ly/NSHCC-AprilMeet...

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Citation
3rd Assistant Fire Chief Carlos Cardenas holds a plaque presented to him by the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a citation presented on behalf of Senators Jim Gaughran and Kevin Thomas. Board Members and Honoree L-R: Treasurer Nelson Rivera, Honoree - 3rd Assistant Chief Cardenas, President Ever Padilla, Vice President and Counsel Connie Pinilla, Esq., and Public Relations Officer Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

Tony Busse & 21 for Fun.

21 for fun
Attendees of the North Shore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s March Madness event enjoying blackjack entertainment provided by Tony Busse & 21 for Fun. A portion of the money raised from the blackjack table will be donated to the Glen Cove Fire Department. (Photo courtesy GSM Communications)

Adam Haber

Adam
Adam Haber, cofounder of Trellus, shared an informative presentation on how his company serves the community. For more on regional same-day delivery and other services provided by Treullus, visit their website at https://bytrellus.com

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