Gerritsen Beach
What a gift
Thanks and blessings to state Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) and Twin America, LLC, who teamed up to present the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department with a whopping $5,000 donation.
The vollie smoke-eaters have been protecting the neighborhood and surrounding communities in times of emergency, including Hurricane Sandy, for 91 years.
No slouch in the assistance category, Twin America has led the way in recovery efforts since the last waves receded by providing shuttle buses to volunteers who came from all over the city to help.
Head of Global Integrated Marketing and Media David Chien said it best.
“We and Twin America customers want the Gerritsen Beach community to know we are here to help, we too are part of this fantastic New York City fabric,” he stated.
Standing O pal Golden added to the sentiment.
“I am proud to represent Gerritsen Beach, and the volunteer ambulance and fire department,” he said.
Volunteer firemen Frank Aluto, Dan Cavanagh, and Dave Ostrowski, along with Chief Doreen Garson and Fire Dept. Captain Mike Castro, accepted the award on behalf of their team.
“We are grateful to Twin America for their donation, which will allow us to continue to achieve our mission,” said Chief Garson.
Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department [52 Seba Ave. and Dare Court in Gerritsen Beach, (718) 332–9292].
