On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Columbia Association 92nd Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance will be held at Russo’s on the Bay located at 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd in Howard Beach at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $170 per person. This year’s honorees include Chief of Department, John M. Esposito (2026 Man of the Year Award), Chief of EMS, Paul Miano (President’s Award), Paul Avvento, CFO Gabrielli Trucks (Humanitarian Award), Director, Bureau of Logistics, Steve Perrone (Special Recognition Award). For more info visit https://www.fdnycolumbia.com.