A Night Out for the 100th

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By Katie McFadden

The 100th Precinct Community Council National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, was a night for the community to enjoy and to recognize the efforts of some of the precinct’s officers, and the council’s volunteers.

The parking lot on Beach 94th was full of tables with resources from the NYPD, United States Park Police, FBI, FDNY, Episcopal Health Services, DSNY, and fun booths offering things like face painting, balloon art, and temporary tattoos from Qikykids. There were also bouncy houses and plenty of food and goodies including hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, Mara’s Italian Ices and more. Millenium Development’s dance team gave a few performances and Warren Levi martial arts put on a demonstration for the crowd.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards stopped by to present Citations of Honor to Deputy Inspector Carol Hamilton, Officer Lisa Gomez, Detective Michelle Coa, Auxiliary Officer Carlton Kornegay and new Council President Liz Geraghty. The NYPD issued Certificates of Appreciation to board members Belinda Edwards and new member and longtime supporter Ed Lynch. The Council presented awards to Matthew Geraghty for Youth Volunteer of the Year and new Council president Liz Geragthy, longtime supporter Rev. Joyce Dugger, plus several officers including NCO Talal Said, PO Mahandra Rassbeharry, PO Ismael Torres and the NCO of the Year and the Detective Jonathan Diller Cop of the Year awards went to Officer Jonathan Mercado.