Fort Greene
Three cheers to Dr. David Sherr, Chief of Radiation Oncology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, who was awarded a fellowship in the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Fellows must have demonstrated extraordinary service to the college and to the profession through education, research, or service activities.
“It was an honor to be selected for fellowship in the college. I’m privileged to be able to use my expertise and experience to ensure that patients at The Brooklyn Hospital Center receive the highest quality radiation therapy possible,” said Dr. Sherr.
Dr. Sherr attended the awards ceremony at The Radiation Oncology Summit: ACRO 2018, held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
He was also recently named a “Top Doctor” in 2018 by Castle Connolly, the fifth year in a row he was given this honor. Physicians included in the “Top Doctors” series are nominated by their peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors each year.
The Brooklyn Hospital Center [121 Dekalb Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 250–8000].
Prospect Heights
Welcome aboard
Put out the welcome mat for Zul Jamal and Carley Roney, who have been elected to the Board of Directors at the Brooklyn Community Foundation.
“Zul and Carley are fantastic additions to Brooklyn Community Foundation’s leadership team,” said Alan Fishman, chairman at the Foundation. “Their impressive business acumen, deep commitment to social justice, and strong ties to Brooklyn’s communities are incredible value assets as we continue to build a thriving institution aimed at taking on the most pressing challenges of our day.”
Zul is a managing director at Moelis & Company, an independent investment bank. The Park Slope resi dent is a native of the United Kingdom, and has called the U.S. home with his wife and daughter for 17 years.
“I am excited to join an organization that is working to make Brooklyn a better place for all its residents, that can serve as a model for communities around the country,” said Zul.
Carley Roney is an entrepreneur and co-founder of The Knot, one of New York City’s most successful internet companies. The Dumbo resident has resided in the community for more than 20 years with her husband and three children.
“By supporting the most innovative organizations tackling our biggest social justice issues, Brooklyn Community Foundation is at the center of creating models that will be used to create fair and just communities all over America,” she said. “I feel honored to be a part of it and am excited to help support and learn from this incredibly talented team of changemakers.”
Brooklyn Community Foundation [1000 Dean St. in Prospect Heights, (718) 480–7500].
Bensonhurst
That’s amore!
The National Federation of Italian-American Societies, Inc., held its annual Valentine Gala and celebrated its honorees and the holiday of love. Louis Aidala, Esq., and Ida Como, Esq., a practicing attorney and vice-president of the Columbia Lawyers Association of Queens, and a partner of Silvagni and Como Attorneys at Law, were this year’s honorees.
Jean Ferraro, vice-president and chairperson of the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Federation, presented a bouquet of roses to honoree Ida as Dr. Arnaldo Ferraro, president of the Federation, and the honoree’s husband, Giovanni Silvagni, Esq., joined in.
Attorney Louis Aidala was feted along with his wife, MaryAnn Aidala, grandchildren Luca, Nicola, Juliana, and children Arthur Aidala, Esq., and Lori Aidala Bambina.
Both attorneys were presented with the Medallion, the Certificate of Induction into the Knights and Dames Committee of the NFIAS, the charitable branch of the Italian Federation, and a souvenir plaque of the ceremony.
The National Federation is a not-for-profit, charitable, community service organization founded in 1964.
National Federation-Italian [8022 17th Ave. in Bensonhurst, (718) 259–4700].