STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Arctic temperatures and an impending snowstorm did not stop members of the Albanian community from turning out for a fashion show to raise money to fight pediatric cancer.
Guests began arriving at the 103-year-old, historically landmarked Grand Colony Hall in Seaview at 5 p.m., for an evening filled with models showcasing dazzling evening gowns.
Adelina Veliu, a board member of the Albanian organization Zëri Ynë – Our Voice, said she helped put together the event, a first for the organization, to showcase local designers, build community, and raise money for childhood cancer, with over $3,000 already donated to Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone…