Norma Jean Darden, successful model, playwright, restaurateur, caterer is co-author with sister Carole of "Spoonbread & Strawberry Wine" a cookbook, full of great family recipes, photos and reminiscences of their family's history. A great read.

Former Staten Island Borough President, James Molinaro looks back to childhood on the Lower East Side, 6 children, of Italian immigrants, remembering the lesson of hard work his parents instilled in him. Mr. Molinaro lists his career achievements.

Chair, Board of Trustees, Brooklyn College Foundation, Edwin H. Cohen '62 talks about Brooklyn: family, Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn College and his father's advice "don't go into retail." Principal of Prism Capital Partners, he chose real estate.

Sports enthusiast, president and CEO of Investors Bank, New Jersey's third largest bank headquartered in the state, Kevin Cummings talks about Investors' successful transformation to a full-service bank, largely due to its commitment to the community.

A leader in health care management, pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Klein, named president of the newly established Mount Sinai Health Network discusses the changes in health care management and the need for coordinated patient care.

Glenn Markman, EVP, Cushman & Wakefield is well known in Brooklyn, as a dealmaker in many arenas: sports, the arts and business. He's a founder of BKLYN1834, a media company helping artists "engage their audiences and expand their digital reach."

Lola Finkelstein knows it is better to join in the solution rather than complain about the problem. Lola chaired Community Board 5, serving 30+ years, is strongly committed to the support of Bellevue Hospital, the Bellevue Association and other agencies

Before a PhD in Economics, graduation from medical school, job as Senior VP & Chief Medical Officer, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, and before becoming a pediatrician at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Andrew Racine wanted to be a clown.!

Salvatore Cassano, NYC's 32nd Fire Commissioner held every rank in the department, beginning as a firefighter in 1969. After September 11, Mr. Cassano was named Chief of Operations, and in 2009, he was appointed Fire Commissioner by Mayor Bloomberg.

Dennis Friedrich was appointed CEO of Brookfield Office Properties, a global office property company, owning, managing, and developing premier assets. His personal experiences at the World Trade Center during 9/11, prompt him to rebuild downtown NY.