The Forum of Italian American Educators (FIAME) hosted its 39th Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, April 4. Numerous community members were honored at the event for their contributions to the City.

This year’s honorees included Associate Superintendent of Catholic Identity and Secondary Schools Linda Mele-Dougherty, UFT Pension Special Representative Frank Panebianco, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Principal John Musto, P.S. 121 in Queens Principal Nicholas Patrello, St. Raymond Elementary School Italian Teacher Josephine Casale, P.S. 83 Seventh Grade Teacher Melissa Guglielmo, P.S. 121 Bronx Special Education Teacher Maria Bocci Velella, Cardinal Spellman High School Guidance Counselor Anne-Marie Norberto, FIAME Secretary Phyllis Tiz Nastasio and Bronx District 13 Council Member Kristy Marmorato.