Newark Now founder-the honorable Mayor of Newark, Cory A. Booker raised the rafters with an incredible speech filled with personal antidotes, sharp quips/observations, messages of hope, and well placed references to G-d, Church (and state), Israel (and its Secret Service), Martin Luther King, Mount Nebo, Moses-with an occasional Hebrew expression that stumped even this audience of garment workers.... Packed-cocktail hour... HONORING: - Donor Partner- The Toy Industry Foundation , - Manufacturer of the Year- Kahn Lucas/Madame Alexander - Retailer of the Year- Army & Air Force Exchange Service -Agency Partner of the Year - NEWARK NOW Cipriani 111 East 42nd Street , NYC Kids In Distressed held its annual gala the other night---celebrating its 27th year helping kids worldwide- including all 50 states ...providing new apparel, footwear and toys...and services generously donated and distributed by corporations and individual volunteers. With Hurricane Sand...