Photos from FBW’s Connect the Waterfront 2019 annual fundraiser at the Hoboken Elks Club

Laura Piraino and Laurie Felber checking in guests at Connect the Waterfront event.

Artist Ann Marshall prepared this shore wildlife mural especially for the event.

The Hudson River Fishermen, who started the Riverkeeper movement, came to be honored at this event.

Susan Murcko and Michael Hill with FBW Board member and architect Carrow Thibault and Diane Thibault of Green Street Creative who does FBW design work.

Noelle Thurlow and friends appropriately in front of wildlife mural.

Hartmut Grossmann, Dr. Alan Blumberg and friend.

Attendees pondering their choices at the raffle table.

Mayor Ravi Bhalla with Councilmember-elect Phil Cohen and Alan Welner.

Council Member Tiffanie Fisher with FBW volunteer Rose Orozco, event Honorary Chair Pramod Raju and Richard Weinstein.

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla provides an update on Union Dry Dock and other progress on the waterfront.

The crowd listens intently during the program.

FBW Event Director Heather Gibbons telling the story of the Hudson River Fishermen.

Dan Harrison, President and Aram Setian of the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association accepting FBW’s 2019 Riparian Award.

FBW Chair Jim Vance excitedly soliciting the big bucks along with FBW Board Treasurer Monica Pollock.

Honorary Chair Pramod Raju speaking with guests.

FBW Event Director Heather Gibbons with Steve Traut and Maggie Mallon.