From Crystal Club Soda to Gertrude Hawk Chocolate

The signs of Louis DeNaples’ generosity to his hometown are evident throughout the borough, from the police station he donated to the ladder truck he bought for the Fire Department.  Most of his contributions were made anonymously, but it’s an open secret that Mr. DeNaples has often quietly stepped in to help the chronically cash-strapped borough.  It was Mr. DeNaples’ charitable side many borough residents focused on Wednesday as word spread of his indictment on perjury charges.  Continue reading.