Admired talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose acted as master of ceremonies at The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area’s Eleventh Annual Beach Ball.
Youth of the Year, Emani Peterson took the microphone and spoke about the positive impact that the club has had on her life while Rose spoke about the importance of the club in the community and alluded to a potential job offer for Emani after learning of her desire to enter into journalism.
The event at the Bayfront home of Alexandra Lebenthal and Jay Diamond was attended by over 500 people, and raised funds in excess of $300,000.