GOP Borough President candidate Vito Bruno hosts Bay Ridge meet and greet
The hot and steamy temperatures did not keep guests and supporters from showing up at Bay Ridge’s trendy Delia’s Lounge on Thursday for an informal meet and greet with Republican Borough President candidate Vito Bruno.
The charismatic entertainment impresario held court and invited guests to sample the two varieties of meatballs he had cooked himself — a delicious classic and a special family recipe meatball that included raisins as one of the ingredients.
Bruno, a renowned music industry veteran who played a key role during the ’70s disco era, told the Brooklyn Eagle that he was hosting a series of “Meatballs and Merlot” events to meet with residents in the community and find out what they want most in their borough president.
He compared his style to former Borough President Marty Markowitz, whom he hailed as the ultimate Brooklyn promoter and champion of the borough. He fancies himself as the outsider, who unlike incumbent Borough President Eric Adams, is from outside the political arena.