As the proud son-in-law of a New York City Police Officer (NYPD. - Retired), another personal commitment of Mr. Star's is in honoring all our wonderful Civil Protection Workers everywhere. Mr. Star is dedicated in his ambition to protect and serve with great appreciation the financial interests and guidance of all Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Personnel and all other Citizen Protection Organizations and their families, current and retired, with the professional respect and honor they deserve.
 
Mr. Star and his family lost a dear friend, a first responder firefighter of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) during the September 11th, 2001 attacks.  He is now in the beginning planning stages to form a formal committee for a 9/11 Memorial every year starting in 2010, to honor the bravery and courage of our fallen.
 
Mr. Star also has friends and family that served their country in the Armed Forces in times of conflict.  He is dedicated to helping and providing Veterans, Soldiers and their families with the financial guidance and service they too deserve.
 
One of Michael's most unconditional and profoundly committed passions is to try to meet the most immediate and important needs of our Community.  One of those passions is his dedication to the hardworking teachers, paraprofessionals, principals and all school support staff to give these special people the best services possible.