Queens, NY, September 28, 2010 – On Saturday, September 25, between Noon
and 4 PM, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., welcomed over 40 veterans and
their families to enjoy their annual barbeque outside his Howard Beach district
office and the last outdoor event of the season the Senator will sponsor. 
Addabbo serves on the Senate's Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs
Committee.

The veterans and their family members were served hamburgers, hot dogs,
sausage and peppers, ice cream and soda by the Senator’s staff and local
residents, while they spent a hot afternoon enjoying camaraderie and the
Rodney Dangerfield-styled comedy and music of Rock’n’ Randy Novick.    

Food was donated by local businesses:  Ragtime Deli, Carasello Restaurant,
Russo’s on the Bay, Brother’s Deli, Sal’s Market and Carvel.

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