North Brooklyn Angels has served over 750,000 meals since inception. We’re a volunteer-driven organization, mobilizing hundreds of local community members each year to address food insecurity through our mobile soup kitchen and community programs.
We are thrilled to honor:
William Lynn, Business Manager and Financial Secretary, IUOE Local 30
A tireless advocate for working families, William Lynn has spent more than three decades shaping New York’s labor movement - rising from apprentice to Business Manager of IUOE Local 30 and Vice President of the NYS AFL-CIO. His leadership across the region’s most influential labor councils reflects an unwavering commitment to the rights and dignity of workers at every level.
Elaine Brodsky, Chair, North Brooklyn Chamber
A pioneering entrepreneur and civic leader, Elaine Brodsky co-founded CitiStorage, LLC, which grew into the largest independent, privately-owned single-location records storage company in the United States - recognized nationally for its employee-centered culture and her recognition as a 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. As Chair of the North Brooklyn Chamber, she continues to champion local business and civic life across North Brooklyn.
North Brooklyn Angels’ 2026 Luncheon eJournal
Thank you so much to all of the many donors who took a journal page!
Warm Thanks To Our Dedicated Luncheon Committee
We extend our deepest gratitude to these community leaders whose guidance and support make our annual luncheon possible. Their commitment to neighbors helping neighbors exemplifies the spirit of North Brooklyn.
Luncheon Committee: Allyson Stone, Founder, Stoneshine Ventures • Anthony Argento, Founder, Broadway Stages • Charles E. Meere, III, Secretary/Treasurer, IATSE Local 52 • Edwin L. Christian, Business Manager, IUOE Local 14 • Francis J. Connolly, Jr., Secretary Treasurer, Teamsters 817 • Howard Rothschild, President, Realty Advisory Board • Kendall Charter, Executive Director, Greenpoint YMCA • Kevin Thompson, Public & Government Affairs, ExxonMobil • Kuba Brown, IUOE Local 94 • Noah Chaimberg, Founder, Heatonist • Norm Brodsky, Serial Entrepreneur • Paul Samulski, President, North Brooklyn Chamber • Ray Macco, Business Manager / Financial Secretary, Local 94 • Richard Maroko, President, NY Hotel & Gaming Trades Council • Thomas J. O’Donnell, President, Teamsters 817 • and Vincent F. Pitta, Chairman / Founding & Managing Member, Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC.
Contact Info: For more information about the luncheon, please email fundraising@northbrooklynangels.org
Thanks to the incredible supporters who made our inaugural journal such a success! Our eJournal celebrates our honorees while providing lasting recognition for our sponsors. By featuring your organization in our 2025 edition, you’ll gain exposure to community leaders, business owners, and community advocates throughout North Brooklyn while supporting our essential food programs.
eJournals From Years Past
Each eJournal is a beautifully designed digital publication celebrating our honorees and the generous sponsors who make our work possible.