Tony Mazzarella - Appointed Honorary  Deputy Commissioner of the New York Athletic Commission

Ring 8 Board Member and owner of Long Island City's Waterfront Crabhouse, Tony Mazzarella, was appointed Honorary Deputy Commissioner of the New York Athletic Commission under Melvina Lathan

Tony Mazzarella with the Boxing Memorabilia at The Waterfront Crabhouse.   Melvina Latham, Commissioner of Athletics holds Badge before Presenting to Tony Mazzarella   Mazarella jokes with Melvina Latham, Commissioner of Athletics     Full video coverage and follow up Q&A are available in the left column in 1 segments of approximately three to five minutes each. MVI_3491

Long Island City, New York December 23, 2010 - Tony Mazzarella and The Waterfront Crabhouse have played a leadership role in history of Long Island City, Queens,  Queens Boxing, and Ring 8 for 35 years. At the Veteran Boxers Association Ring 8 meeting on December 19, Melvina Lathan, New York State Athletics Commissioner, announced the appointment of Tony Mazzarella as Honorary  Deputy Commissioner. In 1982, Tony was first appointed Deputy Commissioner under Governor Mario Cuomo.  In 1995, he was reconfirmed and appointed as an Inspector. Melvina Lathan said "He is known for his integrity, his dedication, and his total unassuming charactor. He is giving and loving". Tony is a member of the Board of Directors of Ring 8, and is an avid boxing fan. During the late 1990's and until 2006, Tony promoted Amateur boxing matches inside The Waterfront Crabhouse (on the second floor), in the parking lot / street in front of his restaurant, and in the Tennisport bubble across the street. [ International Amateur Boxing / Interview with Peter Phelan, Vauxhall Motors, UK ] Tony Mazzarella grew up in Maspeth. He is one of seven brothers and sisters.  Awards, recognizing his various contributions to the community, are framed and placed on the walls at The Waterfront Crabhouse, along with signed photos of stars, starlettes, and boxers. Tony and his colleagues will spearhead the formation and development  of the New York Boxing Hall of Fame. Tony Mazzarella is also Founder of The Patti Fund.  The Patti Fund offers care for children with childhood cancer. It is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and provision of care for children and adolescents with cancer. Tony Mazzarella, owner of The Waterfront Crabhouse, continues to set an LIC community example and high standard through his Patti Fund commitments and commitments to Hope Lodge in NYC.       Tony Mazzarella with the Boxing Memorabilia at The Waterfront Crabhouse. Melvina Latham, Commissioner of Athletics holds Badge before Presenting to Tony Mazzarella Mazarella jokes with Melvina Latham, Commissioner of Athletics Citation of Honor from the Queens Borough President to Tony Mazzarella for his contribution to improve the lives of sick and disabled children in Queens. Certificate of Special Recognition for the Waterfront Crabhouse for NY Assembly Member, Cathy Nolan Tony is one of seven children of the Mildred and Daniel Mazzarella family of Maspeth. Photo is circa 1947. Tony is the oldest (top right). Mildred Mazzarella, Tony's mother. Hope Lodge, New York City (Left to right) Donald Distasio, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Division, American Cancer Society; Tony Mazzarella, Owner of The Waterfront Crabhouse (Long Island City) and Founder of the Patti Fund; Tony DiPippo, Supervisor, P Go to OurLIC Featured Profile Tony Mazzarella 'A Man of His Word Whose Handshake is More Trusted Than a Signed Contract'. Publisher'sd Front page Award, Italian Tribune The Waterfront Crabhouse Hosts Dinner at Hope Lodge for Patients and Caregivers. Go to OurLIC Featured Profile

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