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The gala begins with a reception and silent auction at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM.</p> <p>Lawrence T. Babbio, president and vice chair, Verizon Communications, and Lou Lamoriello, president, CEO and general manager, New Jersey Devils, will also be honored during the gala. Babbio will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Business and Lamoriello will receive a NIAF Special Achievement Award in Sports and Business.</p> <p>Actor Danny Aiello and singer Tony Bennett will be joined by many prominent Italian Americans, including CNBC anchors Maria Bartiromo and Ron Insana. Bennett will be joined by his daughter, Antonia Bennett. She will perform during the event.</p> <p>The gala is chaired by Vincent Viola, senior strategic advisor of the New York Mercantile Exchange and NIAF board member. Christina Johnson, NIAF board member, is the gala honorary chair.</p> <p>Dinner tickets start at $250 per person. Attire: Business. To purchase tickets, contact, Bonni Cellini at 202/939-3114 or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150925053605/mailto:bonni@niaf.org">bonni@niaf.org</a> . You can also register on line at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150925053605/http://www.niaf.org/">www.niaf.org </a> .</p> <p>The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC and dedicated to preserving the heritage of Italian Americans. 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