Queens, New York – On October 22, 2023, Italian Charities of America held their 87th Annual Dinner Dance Gala at the Roma View in Howard Beach, Queens. Italian Charities of America is a cultural nonprofit organization founded in 1936 that is located in Elmhurst, Queens. The nonprofit organization promotes Italian & Italian American culture, heritage, history and language through programs and events, holds social events for the community, provides college scholarships for Italian Americans and supports causes and charities. Their 87th Annual Gala brought another year of Italian Charities of America honoring distinguished notables who have been an instrumental force in preserving Italian & Italian American culture, heritage, history and pride.