Sheepshead Bay
The Russian-American Be Proud Foundation thanked and honored New York’s Finest at its Ninth Annual Appreciation Luncheon before the holidays at Signature Restaurant in Sheepshead Bay.
So Standing O is giving a great, big shout-out to Ida Smolynanitshay, Anastasia Braverman, Gleyzer Kira, Polina Kharaz, team leader Fira Stukelman, Olga Stukelman, and all the other members of the Foundation a well-deserved pat on the back for remembering to thank the NYPD.
The community group treated dozens of the city’s men in blue to a fab luncheon to show gratitude for their dedication and sacrifices on behalf of New Yorkers.
“They are such good people, the police put themselves into incredibly dangerous situations,” states a message on the Be Proud Foundation poster.
Group founder Raisa Chernina started the lunches as a way of remembering the kind police officer who comforted her in the hours following her mother’s death 10 years ago.
“At least once a year, we have to tell them ‘thank you,’ ” she said.
Standing O agrees and joins with the Foundation to say, “Thanks a bunch for all you do, Finest, and thanks Be Proud Foundation for your own dedication to the community.”
Be Proud Foundation [2805 E. 26th St. between Emmons Avenue and Shore Parkway in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 788–7773].
