On June 16, 2010, the Police Athletic League (PAL) honored Peter G. Peterson, Co-founder of The Blackstone Group and Founder & Chairman of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, at PAL’s 38^th Annual Superstar Dinner at The Pierre, East 61^st Street at Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Mr. Peterson, who received the Superstar Award, served as Secretary of Commerce under President Nixon, Chairman & CEO of Bell and Howell, Chairman & CEO of Lehman Brothers, and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations.  Concerned with the fiscal health of our nation, individual opportunities for the greater good and entitlement to the American Dream, Mr. Peterson has committed much of his net worth and founded the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.  A visionary businessman, investment banker, fiscal conservative, author, public servant and philanthropist, Mr. Peterson shares the PAL philosophy that every child deserves the chance to be the best they can be and supports PAL’s efforts to give every kid in this city the resources and guidance to realize their own dream.  

            Robert M. Morgenthau, PAL Chairman, was the Honorary Chair for the dinner along with Co-Chairs John A. Catsimatidis and Daniel Rose. George Stephanopoulos was the emcee for the evening. Special guests included Police Commissioner and Honorary PAL President Raymond W. Kelly, PAL Vice Chairman Robert J. McGuire, PAL President John B. Osborn and Fred Wilpon.