Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Island Park Kiwanis Club celebrated its 70th anniversary at DaVinci’s restaurant on Oct. 26 where members of the community gathered to honor Henry “Mickey” Hastava for his seven decades of service. Mickey, a former Village Trustee and Army veteran, was presented with the Key to the Village by Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci. Trustees Barbara Volpe-Ried and Michael Gagliardi presented citations on behalf of Congressman Anthony D’Esposito.
The event featured special guests and local officials Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Legislator Patrick Mullaney, who joined the celebration to recognize Hastava’s lifelong contributions to Island Park. Known for his commitment and pride in the community, Hastava’s work has positively impacted the local Kiwanis chapter and strengthened its presence in the village.
Island Park Kiwanis, which has been a crucial part of the community since its inception, continues to organize fundraising events and provide scholarships for Island Park students attending Long Beach High School.
