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Promoting positive community and economic growth in our neighborhood.
Salvatore Abbatiello
Founder and CEO of Fever Records
Born and raised in the Bronx, entrepreneur Sal Abbatiello has been a business owner since 1971.
He has over 46 years of experience owning over 15 night clubs, restaurants and lounges,
employing numerous residents. He encompasses all areas of the music industry including his
own record label, artist management, publishing and concert promotions. His dedication to the
Bronx community has been the focal point of his life and he continues to contribute to
community charity and fundraiser events. His story about Disco Fever can been seen in the
movie Krush Groove released in 1985.
In 1999 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame invited Sal Abbatiello to participate in its first ever
national Hip-Hop Conference, and solicited key Disco Fever memorabilia for the museum's
permanent collection. It seems that the Disco Fever legend is destined to live on into the 21st
Century. This CD sampler represents just a portion of the Fever legacy as it lives on in the hearts
and minds of the many people who experienced it.
He is recognized for helping the Bronx community in various charity events and raising money;
His contributions to the community include (but not limited to):
• Rebuilding of the Macomb’s Park on 172nd and Macomb’s Road
• The Macomb’s Youth Association (Recreation Hall for Youths)
• Skate Fever (Opened to youths for recreation and study hall)
• United Negro College Fund - raising over $75,000
• Innovator to Urban music culture (Hip Hop and Freestyle) providing artists a venue and
opportunity to showcase their talent
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk - Charity and Stage Production at Orchard Beach
Bronx, N.Y.
• Erika Roman Memorial Foundation - Raised money for The Children’s AIDS Society
(providing the children with a music recording studio)
• Ericka Roman Memorial Foundation - for “Happiness is Camping” providing funds to send
children with cancer to camp
• Lehman Center for Performing Arts – Freestyle Concert 2005 – Present
Awards & Honors
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Citation of Merit - 1983 (Received by Bronx Borough President Stanley Simon)
United Negro College Fund - Citizen Service Award -1983
Mayor Action Center Award – 1984 (Received by Mayor Ed Koch)
United States Marines - Certificate of Appreciation - 1985
Bronx Special Olympics - Recognition Award -1986
Certificate of Appreciation - 1991 (Received by Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer)
Eastchester Sports Club - Ed Ryan Memorial Fund - 2003
Hillcrest Lakers Community Club -Honoree for Community Service - 2006
Citation of Merit – 2009 (Received by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz)
Man of The Year – 2010 (Received by Senator Jeff Klein)
Outstanding Citizen Award – 2010 (Received by Assembly Member Amy Paulin)
Outstanding Community Work 2010 (Received by Assembly Member Nita Lowery)
Citation of Merit – 2013 (Received by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz)
Italian Bronx Heritage Award – 2015 (Received by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz)
Lifetime Achievement Award - Freestyle Honors 2013
Latin Mixx - Lifetime Achievement Award – 2015
His entrepreneurship has demonstrated his keen ability to discover great and talented socialites
such as:
Run DMC
Russel Simmons
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five
The Fat Boys, Sweet G
Kurtis Blow
Cold Krush Brothers
Kid n Play
Doug E. Fresh
Fat Joe
Biggie Smalls
He provided the artist with opportunities to showcase their talents at the Disco Fever, leading
them to bigger platforms in the music industry moving on to receiving Grammy awards for their
contribution to the music culture.
Sal continues to work tirelessly for the Bronx community by providing employment to many
residents at his establishments and concert venues. His dedication has proven his outstanding
efforts and exceptional devotion to the community. Please visit the following website for the
complete story and highlights.
http://www.feverrecords.com
http://www.erikaromanfoundation.com/
