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Chuck Otey’s Pro Bono Barrister for April 25

April 25, 2017 By Charles F. Otey, Esq. Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Ilene Sacco. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
Ilene Sacco. Eagle file photo by Paula Katinas
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Attorneys Sacco, Aidala Share Coveted BRCC Civic Award

Two very well-known and very active Bay Ridgeites will share the Bay Ridge Community Council (BRCC)’s prestigious Civic Award, to be given out when the council holds its 66th annual dinner dance at the Rex Manor on June 1.

This may be the first time both awardees are practicing attorneys. Ilene Sacco is best known for her civic endeavors in Bay Ridge — she headed the 68th Precinct Community Council for several years and for the past two years has aided Merchants of Third Avenue President Bob Howe and his officers in establishing the Friday night Summer Stroll on 3rd  as the most successful in the city’s Weekend Walks program.

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Arthur Aidala, at first known as the son of attorney Louis Aidala and grandson of famed Madison Square Garden referee Arthur Aidala, has gained his own niche as a criminal trial lawyer and a regular commentator on Fox News.    

The BRCC is headed this year by President Ralph Succar, aided by Bob Kassenbrock and an outstanding roster of officers.

Over the past six decades, the BRCC Civic Award has come to symbolize the volunteer nature of the greater Bay Ridge community. The BRCC is the longest-lasting civic umbrella organization in this city. Among those who have received this award in past years are state Sen. (then not an official) Marty Golden, Howe and New York state Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long.

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BBA to Elect New Officers

Expect Aimee Richter to be elected the next president of the Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) on May 10. She is expected to succeed Hon. Frank Seddio, who, after a successful as president of the BBA, will be stepping aside for a new leader in Richter.

Richter, who started out her impressive career here on Court Street with the highly respected firm of Steve Cohn and Richard Goldberg, is set to be nominated — then elected — on May 10 at 3 p.m. in the BBA Meeting Hall at 123 Remsen St.

The slate she will head when elected to a full term will include some of our top barristers.

The procedure, set to take place that afternoon into the evening, will also include the following nominees: David M. Chidekel, president-elect; Hon. Frank V. Carone, first vice president; Anthony J. Lamberti, second vice president; Armena D. Gayle, secretary; and Richard Klass, treasurer.

Scheduled to join the trustees Class of 2019 is Jason Friedman.

Members of the trustees Class of 2020 will include Marianne Bertuna, Stefano Filippazzo, Christina Golkin, Steven J. Harkavy, Gregory La-Spina, Jeffrey Miller and Hemalee J. Patel.

 


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