Deepdale Gardens Community Council honored

State Senator Frank Padavan (top center) presents a Senate Proclamation to Ben and Helen Barkin of the Deepdale Gardens Community Council of Little Neck, for the group’s leadership and strong contributions to the community. Padavan joined with the group at their 14th annual blood drive, held at the Samuel Field Y, 58-20 Little Neck Parkway in Little Neck, on Sunday, August 12. Also pictured are (seated) Bob Plotkin, Marsha Roth and Barbara Roberts; (standing, l-r) Mark Scott, Barbara Foote, Bill Postelnik, Padavan, the Barkins, Mike Romano, Joyce Geik, Linda Plener and Sandi Plotkin.