Honors and Awards:

• An annual award to persons whose activities promote understanding and brotherhood across religious lines. , Human relations award, National Conference of Christians and Jews
• An annual award for longstanding involvement in business and community affairs which distinguish the recipient as exemplifying the qualities of commitment and leadership., Community Service Award, YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, 1997
• An annual award presented to a citizen of the City of White Plains by an organization promoting public interest, awareness, and generating pride in our historic heritage., Citizen Extra Ordinaire Award, White Plains Historical Society, 2005
• An annual award from the leading provider of civil legal services to persons of low income in the Hudson Valley area, to supporters of civil legal services., Access to Justice Award, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, 2009

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Chairman of the White Plains Judicial Review Committee (assessing the qualifications of applicants for the White Plains City Court) from 2003 through 2009;  Commissioner of the White Plains Housing Authority from 1986 through 2004; Chairman of the White Plains Community Action Program from 1967 through 1969; Chairman of the Board of Directors of White Plains Hospital from 1992 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2005; Vice-chairman of the Purchase College (SUNY) Foundation; Member of the board of directors of the Stellaris Health Network; President of the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County from 1974 to 1978 (and a member of its Executive Committee of the board since then);Member of the board of directors of the Cage Teen Center of White Plains; and co-founder of the Winbrook Study Center (an evening study program for students residing in the Winbrook public housing development.