KEARNY, NJ – Under a sunny sky, Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos, and members of the Town Council along with Kearny UNICO members gathered at the statue of Christopher Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. UNICO Chapter President Annamarie Latushko welcomed everyone to the ceremony and presented brief remarks. Mayor Santos thanked the Kearny Chapter for its service to the community and highlighted the importance of protecting Italian American heritage and our nation’s history. The day’s featured speaker was Joseph Sorbera, the chapter’s newest member. At the conclusion of remarks, a wreath was placed at the base of the Columbus statue.
(Photos by Barbara Goldberg)