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February 25, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
DiNapoli to Receive Award at 100 Black Men Benefit Gala
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli will be honored by the New York City Chapter of One Hundred Black Men tomorrow night when he will receive the organization’s Distinguished Public Servant Award during its 29th Annual Benefit Gala.
Since 1963, One Hundred Black Men helped communities throughout the city on issues such as economic empowerment, housing, mentoring, public policy, and health and wellness. The organization is recognizing DiNapoli’s commitment as State Comptroller to the economic empowerment of African-Americans.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
When: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Where: Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas (6thAvenue)
New York, New York
Contact: State Comptroller – Vanessa Lockel, (646) 284-6745