Mayor honored with surprise send-off party

CONGRATULATIONS: Mayor Brian Arrigo and family members, shown from left to right: brother-in-law Anthony Bellia, wife, Daveen, sons Jack and Joseph and sister, Kim Bellia. The mayor, who will leave office this month to take over as Commissioner of the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, was given a surprise party in the council chambers this past week by his staff. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)