By Helen Klein 

Eight southwest Brooklyn mainstays were in the spotlight as the NIA Community Services Network honored local educators, businesspeople and civic leaders at its 18th annual Community Recognition Awards Dinner.

The Man of the Year was Dennis Diggins, first deputy commissioner of the city's Department of Sanitation. Maria Timo, principal of Bay Academy, was presented with the Educational Leadership and Collaboration Award. Louis Coluccio, Jr., the proprietor of A.L.C. Italian Grocery, was given the Business Achievement & Community Service Award.

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