Living In Franklin Square and Elmont

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We are pleased to present our annual Living In Franklin Square & Elmont, a special supplement to the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald.

Those of us who live here know Franklin Square and Elmont are wonderful, welcoming communities. Our annual guide is a testament to their post-pandemic resurgence. Not only does it include vital information about Franklin Square and Elmont, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of these neighborhoods.

Think of Living In Franklin Square & Elmont as an “owner’s manual” for newcomers and longtime residents alike. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here. An abundance of services and organizations are available to residents. No matter what your interests, age, religion, or needs, these communities have much to offer.

Both boast a rich history. Take a stroll through Rath Park and find yourself traveling back in time at the Franklin Square Historical Museum. Discover the history of the original German-speaking 1800s farm communities that spanned Franklin Square and Elmont. Get a taste of German culture at Plattduetsche Park, Restaurant and Biergarten or grab a bite at Salvatore’s and King Umberto’s, among other popular restaurants.

In these diverse communities, you can hear more than 80 different languages being spoken. Everyone is always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s a muchneeded meal during the holidays from Giving Back to Community Corporation or fixing up a home with Rescuing Families. Folks here keep the memories alive and are sure to offer a shoulder to lean on when you need some help.

Traditions like the Elmont Memorial Day parade, Ompahfest and the Franklin Square Fall Festival are a mainstay for those who have made Elmont and Franklin Square their home. More than just the Islanders play at UBS Arena, as students pass through for academic lessons and community giveaways. Artists big and small make their way to Elmont, from Chris Stapleton at UBS Arena to many exciting cover artists at the Elmont Memorial Library.

Plus the makeover of the famed Belmont Park area that began with a $1.3 billion project that built UBS Arena continues, as the historic horseracing venue will undergo a $455 million state modernization project in 2024.

Students are nurtured and supported by the wonderful staff of Sewanhaka, Franklin Square and Elmont districts. Whether your family has lived in the area for generations or you’re new in town, there will be a friendly face ready to welcome you here.

Living In Franklin Square & Elmont is published in cooperation with the Franklin Square and Elmont Chambers of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as these chambers’ official publication.

We hope that you find this edition useful and informative and that you enjoy reading the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 52 weeks per year.

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the elmont Chamber president

The Elmont Chamber of Commerce is proud to cosponsor this edition of Living In Franklin Square & Elmont. It provides valuable information to our members and residents alike.

Included you will find listings of our members and contact information for our elected officials, as well as sights to see in our community.

We invite you to take advantage of all that we have to offer — whether you are seeking to establish a local business, advertise your business, or grow your business. We are here to help.

I am honored to have been elected as president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, which includes a dynamic group of community-minded business owners. Our team puts forth every effort to complete and expand upon the projects begun by our esteemed colleague, Paul Sapienza.

The chamber is proud to work with the New York Racing Association and continue its efforts to revitalize Belmont Park. Beautification and economic

development are always on our list!

This year, thanks to PSEG, a holiday lights program was begun — A first for the Elmont community! This will continue into the 2023 holiday season. On the horizon, is a new “Welcome to Elmont” sign and updating the “Paul Sapienza” sign with advertising opportunities for our members and community organizations.

Elmont is a place where new opportunities are born. A vibrant business community with limitless possibilities, and a beautiful hamlet to live, work and play.

If you are a nonprofit or a member business, feel free to contact us for more information at (516) 352-2867. If you would like to become a member, we welcome you to participate with networking opportunities. Visit our website where you can join at ElmontChamber.com

Please continue to support the local businesses and organizations that help make Elmont great.

Julie Marchesella, President

“Before you click on an internet purchase, think Elmont first!”

HELPING IMMIGRANTS BECOME A VITAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY

We continue to support families in need in these uncertain times and bridge cultur es for str onger communities.

We appr eciate your past support and look forwar d to your continued support of our work. Please visit our website for mor e infor mation.

www.theelmontculturalcenter.org

a message from the franklin square Chamber president

I am honored to be elected to serve as president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, and I am excited to lead our officers and board of directors in our mission to be a great resource for our membership, business community and residents.

I am dedicated to the prosperity of our member businesses which I personally visit to support them and offer assistance. I plan to increase our membership, which now stands at about 205.

We have a great website, which we update frequently with exciting news for all our member businesses, at FranklinSquareChamber.com. In addition, we post regularly to social media on our Facebook page (@franklin.square.chamber) and our Instagram (@franklinsquarechamber). We act as an information and referral service about Franklin Square and its businesses.

Our chamber works closely with the community by hosting ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremonies for new businesses. We also donate two scholarships each year to two local high schools. Each year we recognize one Businessperson of the Year at a legislative breakfast. We hosted a Business Expo in 2021, we have an annual Getting To Know You and Business Networking Event. And we had a Fall Fair in 2021 and 2022.

As a business owner for 33 years, I have found consumers believe businesses that are involved in the community and are members of their local chamber of commerce are trustworthy, connected to the community, listen to their customers, and are successful local leaders. Keep your community in business and support your local businesses as often as you can!

Please contact me via text at (516) 319-3647, or email at ldpceo@hotmail.com if you have any comments, questions or suggestions.

Lisa DelliPizzi President Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce

Giving Back

to Community on a mission to help

By Stacey Taylor

Emilian Emeagwali launched Giving Back to Community as an Elmont nonprofit in 2009 to bring food, quality education and monetary help to undernourished children and families.

The group’s mission is to alleviate the suffering of impoverished children and families in Nigeria and the United States, while also aiming to provide educational opportunities to reduce the rate of illiteracy, improve the quality and standard of schools in low-income communities, award scholarships to support a student’s higher educational goals, and empower marginalized individuals.

Emilian, a physical therapist, said she envisions a society where no one lives in poverty, no one goes to bed hungry, and all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Last year, Emilian traveled to Nigeria with six young adults — three of them her children — to distribute food for those in need. Their experience in the African country was eyeopening for them as they saw children struggling for simple things, like a pair of used socks.

Planning to go again this year by herself, Emilian hopes to create an annual end-of-theyear holiday giveaway of not just food, but used clothing, as well as shoes and socks to children and families. Emilian also wants to provide

at least three widows money to begin a small business of their own, while ultimately creating stronger communities and a vibrant local economy.

“I want to educate people that are industrial people that are hardworking widows or women,” she said. “I want to give them money and help them start a sustainable small business.”

Along with the financial resources, Emilian has provided many there with knowledge on how

Edwin Chavez/Herald photos

Top photo: And they’re off! Participants at the 5K Run/Walk begin their race last July, to help raise money to buy food and clothes for Giving Back to Community.

Bottom photo: Giving Back to Community founder Emilian Emeagwali, founder of Giving Back to Community in Elmont, raises some of her money to give food and clothes to those who need it the most at the July 5K Run/Walk.

to run a business. A few of those people have already opened small grocery stores.

Her vision now is to get a physical space to open a food pantry as well as a community center on Long Island, where Giving Back would supply food, and donated winter coats and accessories.

“Having a food pantry space will give us the ability to teach and promote cultural awareness,” Emilian says. “We believe that cultural education is needed to encourage tolerance in our community — especially our children.”

Emilian hears many stories from families — people who are facing hardships

“I see what is happening is the grocery store with the high cost of food,” she sas, noting that the group has distributed winter accessories to a homeless shelter in Queens and veterans homes in Brooklyn. “We will not turn a person back just because they are not from the local area.”

Lynbrook-based Arrow Exterminating Co., has been a strong supporter sponsoring the Give Back to Community 5K Run/Walk in July. Last year, the company donated a large amount of nonperishable food during the annual food drive.

“Arrow’s commitment to help the less privileged in our community is unremarkable and worth emulating,” Emilian said.

And she should know Helping people is Emilian’s calling.

“It gives me a particular joy I can’t explain,” she says. “I can go 24 hours non-stop, and if

I ever get tired, I pick myself up right away. It’s worth it. I am reminded of the many faces, seeing their eyes when you help them, and the gratitude they feel, helping the suffering people. Especially in Nigeria, it just so much.”

To aid Giving Back to Community, visit GivingBackToCommunity.org, or send a check to to the

Top photo: Carolyn Theogene captured first place in the Giving Back to Community 5K Run/Walk, which helped raise money for Giving Back to Community. The Elmont organization provides food and clothing for those in need, not just locally, but across the Atlantic Ocean, too.

Bottom photo: Volunteers Tiffany Ragkaswar, left, and Deanna St. Hilliaie manned the 5K Run/Walk sign-in table, all in an effort to raise money for Giving Back to Community, an Elmont nonprofit founded by Emilian Emeagwali.

group at 31 E. Merrick Road in Valley Stream.

Empowering youth

and serving the community

Katherine Santos

Meera Empowerment does exactly what the nonprofit’s name says: empower youth to make community service a priority. And it was all started in 2021 by Selene Meera Ferdinand, and her mother Savitre.

But how does Selene know what it takes to empower young people? Because she’s still one of them — just 10 years old.

Selene’s journey began when she was just 4 as part of the National American Miss pageants, which transformed her timidness into confidence. Her participation in Girl Scouts expanded her passion for modeling to include community service, but Selene credits her desire to make both interests accessible to all children in her community as the reason for founding the nonprofit.

“We want kids to know how to give back to their communities and make a difference, no matter their age,” Selene says. “We have fundraisers and parties to empower and inspire them to follow their dreams, and never give up.”

Selene teaches Elmont young people — like herself — to give back by combatting hunger and homelessness, and to even contribute to cancer research. With as many volunteers as she can find, Selene hosts an annual fashion show and tea party to raise proceeds that benefit partner charities, including the American Cancer

Society and St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Selene’s mother, a health care worker at a nursing home, says her position grants her the privilege of letting the youth care for and learn from the elderly residents. Meera participants also volunteer for Island Harvest Food Bank and Building Homes for Heroes. Their fundraising and community service efforts also provide members with educational opportunities.

“Not only do our tea parties raise money,

Nicole Wagner/Herald photos

Top photo: The Meera Empowerment fashion show’s cultural portion included Morgan Archibald, 8, and Emily Lugg, 7.

Bottom photo: Mason Saudier, 11, adopted a dapper swagger as he came down the fashion show runway as part of a Meera Empowerment fundraiser.

they teach kids skills like etiquette and communication,” Savitre said. “We often cook at Ronald McDonald House, so while learning to cook as a lifetime skill, they’re also giving back.”

Education and philanthropy go hand in hand, Savitre added, which is a common theme for Meera Empowerment as it expands fundraising efforts to award scholarships to local elementary and high school students.

Meera also selects university-bound seniors to be executive board members, allowing them to list the achievement on college applications, while still learning how to give back.

Selene has co-authored two books in the “Road to the Crown” series, which she wrote with her pageant sisters, all focusing on mental health. Royalties earned from the books are used to fund her nonprofit.

“This year was more successful than the last two years,” Savitre said. “Last year, we gave out one scholarship. This year, we could afford to give two. We’ve gone from covering 10 families with bags of food, to covering 50.”

Based on Meera Empowerment’s recent accomplishments, Selene and her mother are hopeful they can achieve their set goal of taking the local nonprofit nationwide to empower young minds across the country. Although her organization focuses on youth empowerment, Selene says its impact reaches far beyond the children it serves.

“My organization inspires the youth and gives

them the confidence to go after their dreams,” she said. That “can make a huge impact on adults in their life, and the community around them.”

To get involved with Meera Empowerment, contact Savitre Ferdinand at meeraempowerment1@gmail.com.

Top photo: Selene Meera Ferdinand at the July 29 fashion show that promotes and supports her nonprofit, Meera Empowerment. Selene founded the organization with her mother, making a difference before she is even a teenager.

Bottom photo: Ready for a night out is Emily Lugg, 7, as she models evening wear as part of a show to support the Elmont nonprofit Meera Empowerment, which gives young people the tools to give back to the community.

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the Elmont Cultural Center is strong

By Rachele Terraonva

Mimi Pierre-Johnson recalls driving through Elmont as a child living in Queens, dreaming of living in one of the houses off Dutch Broadway. Years later, Mimi is not just living in one of those very houses, she’s running the Elmont Cultural Center from her home.

Since its founding as a nonprofit in 2009, education has been the invisible string connecting the many issues the cultural center brings to light in the community. Access to food, as well as immigration, housing, environment, water quality and traffic safety are just some of these issues — but it has not been an easy road.

After losing a job she held for more than a decade due to a lack of funding back in 2017, Mimi decided to spend her time breathing new life into the organization. She chose from that day on to dedicate her life to doing whatever was necessary to make the Elmont Cultural Center thrive, regardless of funding.

Framed by the tagline “working together, we are strong” Mimi certainly doesn't go it alone. She has a large coalition of statewide and federal partners in her corner. Together they have made countless impactful changes in the community from traffic lights, to food distributions, to immigration workshops.

But it’s not just these partners that make it all happen. The heart of it all comes from

the community mobilizing, organizing, and spreading the word. Some of the traffic lights, patterns, signage, and filled potholes one might find along Dutch Broadway are a direct result of the community sharing surveys and getting the attention of local legislators.

“When people are engaged in seeing something they want to do, that's what sparks others to want to call their elected officials to

Courtesy Elmont Cultural Center

Top photo: Elmont Cultural Center members. Mimi Pierre-Johnson, third from right, founded the Elmont Cultural Center in 2009, and really helped the nonprofit take off after finding herself with far more free time after losing her job due to a lack of funding in 2017.

Ana Borruto/Herald file

Bottom photo: Mimi Pierre-Johnson, right, was one of dozens of community members rallying outside Hempstead Town Hall in opposition to a redistricting map proposal. She started the Elmont Cultural Center, giving back to a community she admired from a distance as a child growing up in Queens.

say, ‘This is what I need in my community,’” Mimi says. “And when they can’t get it done, they call us. There's always strength in numbers.”

But even with all that success, there is still one more dream Mimi hopes to fulfill for the Elmont Cultural Center: Raising enough money for a building that’s more than a typical community center or after-school program. Somewhere where there’s a space for the youth, a cultural center for people to find community, somewhere to meet and mobilize, and the opportunity for “an allaround cultural exchange,” Mimi says.

Seeing the changes the cultural center has been able to engineer, Elmont is just as beautiful now as when she used to drive through it as a child. Remembering that 9-year-old Mimi and with the understanding that someone else may have the same dream — she wants to make sure the next generation appreciates what Elmont has to offer here, and continues to pass it on.

“It’s a different demographic than then,” Mimi says, “but we are still pursuing to have the best community, people, and future for the kids.”

Elmont Cultural Center/photos

Top photo: Elmont Cultural Center’s board is dedicated to upholding Mimi Pierre-Johnson’s mission of bringing the community together through education and service.

Bottom photo: Mimi Pierre-Johnson celebrates a Town of Hempstead roadwork project performed earlier in 2023. This is one of many projects her organization, the Elmont Cultural Center, has championed since its founding in 2009.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

All are welcome at St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church in Franklin Square.

Elmont

Lutheran Church of Elmont

1840 Atherton Ave. (516) 437-2891

Pastor: the Rev. John McKenzie

Bethel International Church

1851 Hempstead Turnpike

Bible Baptist Church 779 Elmont Road (516) 837-0465

Pastor: Carl Lubin

First Church of God

657 Meacham Ave. (516) 418-2190

info@firstcog.com

Christian Ministries Fellowship

1540 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 355-2709

cmf@cmfglobal.org

Elmont Jewish Center (Orthodox)

500 Elmont Road (516) 488-1616

Rabbi: Chaim Blachman

Elmont Temple Church

682 Elmont Road

(516) 285-5050

Pastor: Stafford Byers

Emmanuel Baptist Church

1880 Pelham St. (516) 354-1332

ebc@ebceny.org

India Gospel Assembly

439 Meacham Ave. (516) 775-6846

Elder: K.A. George IndiaGospelAssembly.com

Mahanaïm French Seventh Day Adventist Church

277 Hempstead Turnpike

Pastor: the Rev. Antoine Nyobe (516) 775-1207

Muhammadi Masjid Islamic Center

681 Elmont Road (516) 285-3439

MuhammadiMasji.org

St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church

631 Elmont Road (516) 354-0715

St. Gregorios Orthodox Church

175 Cherry Lane

Floral Park 11001

(516) 775-2281

Vicar: Rev. Gregory Varghese

St. John’s United Methodist Church of Elmont

2105 Stuart Ave.

Valley Stream 11582

Minister: David T. Ball

Temple B’nai Israel (Reform) 711 Dogwood Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 354-1156

Rabbi: Samuel Kehati

Franklin Square

Ascension Lutheran Church of Franklin Square

145 Franklin Ave. (516) 352-1263

Bethel Assembly of God Church

194 Court House Road (516) 326-3215

office@bethelagny.org

Episcopal Church of St. James the Just 858 Roosevelt St.

Grace Baptist Church

798 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 564-1038

Pastor: Rev. Kent R. Sager

Congregation Shaaray Shalom 711 Dogwood Ave. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 481-7448

Rabbi: Arthur Vernon shaarayinfo@gmail.com

Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square 971 Sobo Ave. (516) 437-3210

Pastor: Rev. Lloyd Sterrett

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 54 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 483-8650

Pastor: Marianne K. Tomecek

St. Basil Malankara Orthodox Church 17 Randolph Ave. (516) 326-4394

Vicar: the Rev. Thomas Paul

St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church 990 Holzheimer St., Franklin Square (516) 352-0146

Rev. Douglas R. Arcoleo

Wesley United Methodist Church (516) 481-1797

619 Fenworth Blvd.

Pastor: the Rev. Nelson Ngoy

Tim Baker/Herald file

Building civic bonds with Rescuing Families

By Janet Prete

Gina and Vincent Centauro want to make sure no family ever feels forgotten.

As contractors, they have expertise in home renovations. But there is no renovation more important to them than one when a family member has a disability. For those homes, the focus must be on accessibility, safety and comfort.

Yet, the cost of such renovations is out of reach for many families who need it. Which is exactly why the Centauros created Rescuing Families.

Although a small organization, Rescuing Families is the only one of its kind on Long Island. It has nearly a dozen volunteers performing the actual construction on the homes, with

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Tim Baker/Herald photo

Top photo: The Rescuing Families team is making a positive difference in people’s lives through their homes.

Courtesy Gina Centauro

Bottom photo: Gina Centauro, left, is renovating a home for her sister, Dina Cantone. When they are not doing something for their own family member, Gina and her contractor husband Vincent run a charity to renovate homes for the disabled through Rescuing Families.

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another 30 who help with fundraising and other administrative tasks.

Families requiring renovations to accommodate someone with special needs simply submit an application, which is then evaluated based on the family’s financial situation, disability, condition of the home, and the number — and ages — of children. Rescuing Families sends out a representative for a home visit. And if they make the cut, they’ll join a half dozen families on the waiting list right now to get help from the group.

Each project, of course, can take up to four months to complete.

Once the application is approved, the project is scheduled. When renovations are extensive, the family must move out of the house until the work is completed. If they’re unable to stay with relatives due to the need for wheelchair accommodations, Rescuing Families pays for the

family to reside in an extended-stay hotel.

All materials are donated, including landscaping, sheetrock, concrete and siding. There are other contractors who donate their time, including some from out of state.

National Grid employees, for example, as well as real estate company Keller Williams Legendary in Franklin Square have consistently partnered with Rescuing Families during company-sponsored days of service.

Recently, Gina and Vincent put the work of the group on hold for a few months to concentrate on a project that was closer to home. Gina’s sister Dina, is developmentally disabled, autistic and deaf. The Centauros purchased a house across the street from their own, and put it in trust for Dina so she would never have to worry about moving again.

The house, built in 1927, needed some work, and the couple “patched things up” as they could. But after four years of Dina living in the

Tim Baker/Herald photo

Photo: Gina Centauro takes down the old sheetrock inside the home she and her husband Vincent are renovating for her special needs sister, Dina. Vincent and Gina run a charity, Rescuing Families, which does work just like this for other families in need. But ‘Project Dina’ is a personal project for the family.

house, it was time for some major upgrades. It would be too disruptive for Dina to move out during renovations, so she stayed right on

property while Gina and her team renovated one room at a time. The house needed new flooring, wiring, and insulation, as well as a new roof, siding, kitchen and bathroom.

Unlike projects that might come through Rescuing Families, Gina and Vincent are funding the Dina project themselves. Yet, the same organizations that normally donate materials and labor for the charity’s projects have also stepped up to make the same contributions to “Project Dina.”

“Our volunteers jumped on and they’re actually working to get the project done,” Gina said. “And some of our building sponsors and contractors have come through and volunteered their time for us, which is really a blessing.”

Although Project Dina is a personal project— not under the umbrella of Rescuing Families — it proves how creating the desire to give back can grow. Especially for a couple where everyone knows “how much we help the community,” Gina said.

Tim Baker/Herald photo

Top photo: Ted Otto rewires an electrical receptacle as part of the renovations in Dina Cantone’s home. Dina — who is developmentally disabled, autistic and deaf — is having her home renovated by her sister Gina Centauro, and her brother-in-law Vincent. The Centauros run Rescuing Families, which takes on projects just like this for families in need.

Photo courtesy Gina Centauro

Bottom photo: All in the family: Brother and sister Michael Cantone, left, and Dina Cantone, with brother-in-law Vincent Centauro. Michael and Dina’s sister, Gina, is married to Vincent, and the couple are working on renovating a home across the street from their own so that Dina can live comfortably. Dina is developmentally disabled, autistic and deaf.

founder of Gift of Giving, hopes you say ‘hi’

By Rei Wolfsohn

Elizabeth Forbes makes it a point to find at least three people every day and make them happier. And that’s because she has a lot to be happy for herself.

It’s been 10 years since Elizabeth beat stage 4 esophageal cancer with only four sessions of chemotherapy. She credits her recovery to prayer. Her doctor said she was a miracle.

“And 80 to 90 percent of the time, I forgot I had cancer,” Elizabeth said.

At one point, the doctors gave her only three months to live. When she came back for another scan, the cancer was gone. Elizabeth believes this means she has a purpose for being on this Earth.

That’s when she was inspired to give back to her community. When the first of her six sons started high school, Elizabeth would frequently help his friends. But with encouragement from her son, Elizabeth knew she had to expand those efforts.

“Mom, we should do so much more,” her son Glenn told her. “You have the mindset to just talk to people, and it would be nice to just figure out what we can do.”

Elizabeth started the Gift of Giving Foundation in 2019. The organization holds an

annual holiday event near Christmas, where it awards 50 students several prizes each, including a board game and a book.

The aim is to play, read and bond with their families.

The foundation also runs the Student Ambassadors program, where young people visit local businesses over the academic year, and

Tim Baker/Herald

Top photo: Linsey Swift, left, helps Phil Braam as part of the Student Ambassadors program with At physical therapist Esanju Sapalo. Student Ambassadors is part of the Gift of Giving Foundation, put together by Elizabeth Forbes after surviving stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Courtesy Elizabeth Forbes

Bottom photo: Elizabeth Forbes overcame a rough childhood to help young help realize their potential through the Student Ambassadors program. And she overcame stage 4 cancer to help the greater Franklin Square and Elmont community realize how they can give back.

take on internships in the summer.

“The future leaders are the ones who are going to be taking care of us,” Elizabeth said. “We need to make sure that we provide all the tools that we possibly can.”

Student Ambassadors holds a weekly meeting where the young people learn from others about lives much different from their own. Gift of Giving is working on creating a “Silver Night,” when students can spend time with senior citizens.

“We work,” Elizabeth said. “We come home, we take care of family, we do a great job. But there was always something missing with me. Just giving back to the community, it makes me whole.”

The parents of those in Student Ambassadors are very grateful to Elizabeth for what she does. Like Linsey Swift’s mother, Edwouine.

“My daughter has anxiety,” Edwouine said. “For a long time, because of Covid, she was socially inept. Calling for food delivery was hard for her. Being in this program, Linsey is able

to talk to professionals and schedule her own appointments. Elizabeth has shown so much grace and support to her.”

Elizabeth was initially inspired to be a community leader by her foster mother, Shirley Virgil, who taught her how to be a woman and how to share her voice. Virgil would bring young Elizabeth to community events and volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood — activities an adult Elizabeth absorbed into her own personality.

“It took me a long time to get there,” Elizabeth said, “but she was very patient.”

Elizabeth ended up in a foster family when she was taken out of her home with her eight sisters and five brothers. Still, her mother was a very special woman, Elizabeth said. But, her father would beat her.

“I don’t let anything from my childhood diminish my adulthood,” she said. And if you see her in the street, she hopes you’ll come up and say “hi.” And who knows, maybe she’ll soon have you making a difference in the community, too.

Courtesy Elizabeth Forbes

Left photo: Cancer survivor and Gift of Giving Foundation founder Elizabeth Forbes was honored as a New York State Woman of Distinction for her community-based philanthropic work in and around Franklin Square.

Herald file photo

Right photo: Familiar with giving, Elizabeth Forbes contributed to the holiday spirit as Mrs. Claus at a community Christmas event. It’s part of many things Elizabeth does for the greater Franklin Square and Elmont communities after surviving what some say was the impossible: Stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

business

Elmont Chamber of Commerce

(516) 864-4219

P.O. Box 030150

Elmont 11003

Franklin s quare

Chamber of Commerce (516) 775-0001

P.O. Box 11 Franklin Square 11010 info@franklinsquarechamber.com

Civic

alden Manor Civic a ssociation (516) 285-7023

President: Jaswick Williams

a rgo Civic a ssociation

P.O. Box 30644 (516) 253-6934

President: Utricia Charles

Meetings: Second Monday each month starting in October. Planning on meeting at the Elmont library .

Community l eague of garden City s outh

30 Nassau Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 538-1919

East End Civic a ssociation/ Progressive Weona Civic a ssociation

P.O. Box 37060

Elmont 11003

President: Ralph Esposito toots0712@optimum.net

Meetings second Tuesday of each month at Elmont library

Franklin s quare Civilian

Patrol a ssociation

P.O. Box 96

Franklin Square 11010

FSqCivic.org

Text or call (516) 424-1098

President: Frank Culmone

indian a merican Kerala Center (516) 358-2000

1824 Fairfax St., Elmont

Jamaica s quare

improvement l eague

(516) 429-1557

President: Claudine Hall

l ocustwood / g otham

Civic a ssociation

(516) 488-2858

P.O. Box 030253

mail@elmontcivic.com

ElmontCivic.org

Morton Civic a ssociation

mortoncivic@yahoo.com

MortonCivic.org

672 Dogwood Ave., P.O. Box 120

Franklin Square 11010

President: Domenico Ciaccio

Parkhurst Civic a ssociation

President: Carl H. Achille

tudor Manor Civic a ssociation

P.O. Box 038373

Elmont 11003

(516) 285-5029

President: Joyce Stowe

tudor_m@elmont.org

Cultural

Franklin s quare Historical s ociety and Museum

(516) 775-7260

P.O. Box 45

Franklin Square 11010

President: Nancy Youngfert

Mother’s Center of s outhwest nassau, inc. (516) 888-6262

2638 Central Ave., Baldwin tessb@mcswn.org

MCSWN.org/

Mothers of Malverne

President: Sonia Bicocchi

Open to all mothers in the area, but moms must submit a membership form MomsOfMalverne.wordpress.com

nassau Pops symphony Orchestra

(516) 565-0646

859 Willow Road

Franklin Square 11010

Music Director: Louis Panacciulli

NPSO.org

Fraternal n ew York 1 Elks

(516) 599-1515

57 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook

Exalted Ruler: Lisa Moldovan

lion’s Club of Franklin s quare

1037 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square 11010

l ong island s ociety of i talian a mericans

President: Diane Langella

57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook 11563

Knights of Columbus

Floral Park Council no. 2345

(516) 352-9770

33 S. Tyson Ave., Floral Park 11001

Knights of Columbus twelve a postles Council no. 5001

P.O. Box 520

Franklin Square 11010

(516) 384-7862

Grand Knight: Angelo Laveglia Email: grandknight5001@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus

alfred E. smith Council no. 3005

682 Elmont Road, Elmont

Grand Knight: Mike Nass

Email: aesligyd@aol.com

s ons of i taly in a merica

a merica l odge no. 2245

VFW Hall, 68 Lincoln Road

Franklin Square 11010

President: Andrew Monfeleone

s ons of norway

garborg l odge no. 265

(209) 572-0323

Political

l eague of Women Voters of nassau County

(516) 431-1628

P.O. Box 305, Port Washington 11050

nassau County

Democratic Committee

(516) 294-3366

100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 115, Garden City 11530

NassauCountyDems.com

nassau County

republican Committee

(516) 334-5800

164 Post Ave., Westbury

NassauCountyGOP.com

service

nassau County auxiliary Police

Elmont unit no. 104

(516) 573-5512

831 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead 11552

Insp.: Neal Rosenblatt

NCAP116.org

Elmont Fire District (516) 354-4560

100 School Road, Elmont 11003

Keith Rossein/Herald

Janet Adams, sitting left, Jackie Vita, Kemp Hannon, Bronwen Hannon, Franklin Square Museum director Patricia Galaskas, Frank Perunko, Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre. Standing left, Franklin Square Historical Society secretary William Youngfert, Ellen M. van Wie and Dr. Paul van Wie celebrated the honorees and the community’s history at the annual dinner on April 26.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Franklin s quare and Munson Fire Department

(516) 354-2110

841 Liberty Place

Franklin Square 11010

FSMFD.org

Emergency: (516) 742-3300

Ladies Auxiliary: (516) 354-2110

Community Counseling s ervices of West nassau (516) 505-1717

1200A Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square, 11010

Homemakers Council of nassau County

Franklin s quare Chapter

(516) 741-2209

President: Carrol Cascino

st. Catherine of sienna Parish s ocial Ministry Outreach Office

(516 352-0146

995 Holzheimer St., Franklin Square s alvation a rmy nassau County rehab Center

194 Front St. Hempstead 11550

(516) 481-7600

Veterans

a merican l egion Franklin s quare Post no. 1014

P.O. Box 38

Franklin Square 11010

a merican l egion of Elmont Post no.

1033 (516) 354-9884

60 Hill Ave., Elmont 11003

Comdr. Lecia A. Rodriques-Whyte

a merican l egion Malverrne

Post no.44

(516) 599-8645

250 Franklin Ave., Malverne

Veterans of Foreign Wars

VFW Elmont Post n o. 455

328 Mecham Ave., Elmont 11003

VFW Frank P. Curry Jr.

Post no. 2718

(516) 354-9393

68 Lincoln Road

Franklin Square 11010

Commander: John Conway

Youth

b ’nai b ’rith Youth Organization (BBYO)

(516) 433-2296

nassau-suffolk region

b oy s couts of a merica

t heodore roosevelt Council

(516) 797-7600

544 Broadway

Massapequa 11758

TRBSCA.org

girl s couts of nassau County

(516) 741-2550

GSNC.org

Franklin s quare raiders s occer

P.O. Box 281

Franklin Square 11010

(516) 900-4663

Franklin s quare Warriors

President: Frank Dellarosa

Email: fswarriorsfootball@gmail.com

(516) 328-1550

534 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003

Executive Director: Patrick Boyle

Free Counseling, recreational, and social activities for children

Franklin s quare little l eague

234 Harrison St.

Franklin Square 11010

Email: info@fslittleleague.org

Franklin s quare/Elmont Pal FranklinSquareElmontPAL.com

gateway Youth Outreach

(516) 328-1550

534 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003

Executive Director: Patrick Boyle Free Counseling, recreational, and social activities for children

Tim Baker/Herald

Past and current members of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department were joined by family to celebrate the centennial of the Franklin Square Hose and Chemical Company.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Town of HempsTead

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R)

1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000

donclavin@hempsteadny.gov

Town Clerk Kate Murray (R) 1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 3046 kmurray@hempsteadny.gov

nassaU CoUnTY

Nassau County

Executive

Bruce Blakeman (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-3131

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

Councilman - 2nd District

Thomas Muscarella (R) 1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3179

tmuscarella@hempsteadny.gov

Councilwoman - 3rd District

Melissa Miller (R) 1 Washington St., wHempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3523 melimil@hempsteadny.gov

sTaTe

Governor

Katherine Hochul (D) State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D)

110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236

(518) 474-4044

State Senator 6th District

Kevin Thomas (D) 990 Stewart Ave., Suite LL45A Garden City, N.Y. 11530

(516) 739-1700

Room 947 LOB Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3260

Nassau County Comptroller

Elaine Phillips (R)

240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-2386

Nassau County Clerk

Maureen O’Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2664

State Senator 7th district

Jack Martins (R) 173 Mineola Blvd., Suite 201 Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 746-5924

Room 608 LOB Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-2677

State Assemblyman 19th District

Ed Ra (R) 825 East Gate Boulevard Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516)535-4095 444 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4643

State Assemblywoman 22nd District

Michaelle Solages (D) 1690 Central Court Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580 (516) 599-2972

736 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-5560

Nassau County Legislator

3rd District

Carrié Solages (D)

1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-6203

Nassau County 8th District

John J. Giuffrè (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6200

United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)

780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601

New York, N.Y. 10017

(212) 688-6262

United States Senate 478 Russell Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

(202) 224-4451

United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D)

757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702

New York, N.Y. 10017

(212) 486-4430

United States Senate 313 Hart Senate, Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

(202) 224-6542

United States Representative 4th District

Anthony D'Esposito (R) 229 7th Street, Suite 102 Garden City, NY 11530

(516) 739-3008

1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515

(202) 225-5516

Elmont Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Elmont, NY 11003 unless noted

325 Hempstead turnpike Corp.

Julie Marchesella

(631) 245-3782

P.O. Box 685

Merrick 11566 julieqoh123@aol.com

718 Solar

Dale Davids

(347) 709-8686

325 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 160 718customer@gmail.com

A & S Bagels

Gregory Scoleri

(516) 326-9288

761 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square 11010

Animal Hospital of Elmont

Roger Warren (516) 285-4848

782 Elmont Road

Annabel Bazante l aw, PllC (516) 216-1787 (office)

(516) 776-7030 (cellular)

524 Lucille Ave. abazante@annabelbazante.com

Apple Bank

Gweneita Scott, Manager (516) 437-5966

1693 Hempstead Turnpike gscott@applebank.com

Doherty Enterprises (Applebee's Elmont)

Emily Crooks (201) 818-4669, Ext. 1281

7 Pearl Court, Allendale, N.J. 07401 ecrooks@dohertyinc.com

Architectural Sign Group

Abbas Jaffer, president (516) 326-1800

145 Meacham Ave. ajaffer@archsigngroup.com

Automated merchant Services

Joe Sacks (516) 887-1797

269 Hempstead Ave., Suite 210 Malverne 11565

Backstretch Employee Service team of n Y (BES t )

Paul Ruchames, executive director

(516) 488-3434, Ext. 103

(917) 566-3295 (cellular)

2150 Hempstead Turnpike paul@bestbackstretch.org

Bank of America

1431 Hempstead Turnpike

Bethpage Federal Credit Union

Tameika Grant, manager

(516) 376-8105

1644 Dutch Broadway tgrant@bethpagefcu.com

B lC Recruiting

Linsdale McKenzie

(917) 685-9167

512 Pinebrook Court

West Hempstead 11552

linsdale@blcrecruiting.com

t he Brothers t hat Just Do Gutters

Ben Van Nest

(830) 431-0704

82 Pine Street No. 201B

Freeport 11520

benjamin.vannest@brothersgutters.com

Elmont community leaders and elected officials celebrated the announcement of a $455 million state-approved loan to renovate Belmont Park.

Box l aundry

Lloyd Bucknor (516) 354-5545

381 Meacham Ave. lbucknor@hotmail.com

Caring Shepard HHC

Michele Eliassaint (516) 354-5545

66 Norfolk Ave.

Charmayne's Florist

Charmayne Buchanan

(516) 285-5078

240-01 Linden Blvd. helavaconia@aol.com

Church of the Harvest

Curtis Thompson (516) 284-8212

P.O. Box 30294

C m AK Inc.

dba Professional Career

Dr. Chukky Okafor

(516) 483-4000

300 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 216 West Hempstead 11552

pci2win@gmail.com

Coldwell Banker American Homes

Sandi Gerson

(516) 825-6511 (office)

(516) 972-4796 (cellular)

1069 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square 11010

sgerson@cbamhomes.com

Coldwell Banker American Homes

Connie Milano

(516) 825-6511 (office)

1069 Hempstead Turnpike, No. 2

Franklin Square 11010

Coldwell Banker American Homes

Lorianne Quagliozzi

(516) 825-6511 (office)

1856 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow 11554

lquagliozzi@cbamhomes.com

Coldwell Banker American Homes

Sandi Gerson

(516) 825-6511 (office)

(516) 972-4796 (cellular)

1069 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square 11010

sgerson@cbamhomes.com

CPA Javaid Accounting

Stella Wu

(516) 499-9977

64 Doherty Ave.

Cross County medical Care

Marie-Alexe Belotte, MD

(516) 255-1885

804 Meacham Ave.

crosscountymedical@yahoo.com

Curewell Pharmacy Hasmath Kahn

(516) 872-8700

1785 Dutch Broadway customerservice@curewellpharmacy.com

D'Anna's of Elmont Pizzeria (516) 352-3289

1743 Hempstead Turnpike

Dematteis organizations

Bonnie Russell (516) 285-5500

820 Elmont Road

bjr@dematteisorg.com

D'Joys Event Hall

Dana McDowell

519 Meacham Ave.

E & K Printing

Andy Donnadio (516) 616-0506

501 Meacham Ave.

t he Elmont Culutral Center

Mimi Pierre Johnson

70 Crystal St.

Elmont Fire Department

George Pechacek

(516) 354-2533

95 Lehrer Ave. efd29@aol.com

Elmont Funeral Home

James Soviero (516) 437-2100

1529 Hempstead Turnpike

elmontf.h.@gmail.com

Elmont Paint & Wallpaper

Tom Cornetta

(516) 825-2604

1604 Dutch Broadway

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Elmont Police Dept.-5th Precinct (516) 573-6500

1655 Dutch Broadway

Elmont Public library

Jean Simpson, library director (516) 354-5280

700 Hempstead Turnpike jsimpson@elmontlibrary.org

Elmont Senior Center

Joann Philpelli (516) 354-7777

138 Elmont Road

Elmont Strong

Renee Williams (917) 559-3959

98 Queens Ave. elmontstrong@gmail.com

EUFSD

Natasha Warburton (347) 751-5121

472 Oakley Ave. mindfulcreations7@gmail.com

Everything Wings

Nicole Wint (516) 208-9464

1051 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square 11010 everythingwings@wingscreation.net

Exit Realty United

Joann Seeno (516) 353-2416

1603 Hempstead Turnpike joann.seeno@gmail.com

Family Dental Care of Elmont PC

Thomas P. Beague, DMD (516) 352-5805

476 Elmont Road

Family Health Centers

l ong Island FQHC Inc. (516) 296-3742

1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 300 Westbury 11590

Family Home Improvement Corp. (516) 352-8877

434 Elmont Road

Fidelis Care n ew York

Rodolfo Cano (516) 418-9319

125 Hempstead Gardens Drive West Hempstead 11552 rcano@fideliscare.org

Flushing Bank

(516) 488-6400

661 Hillside Ave.

New Hyde Park 11040

Franklin Square/Elmont Herald

Rhonda Glickman

2 Endo Boulevard

Garden City 11530

516 569-4000, Ext. 250 rglickman@liherald.com liherald.com

Four Seasons Realty

Lynne Maimone Koszalka

(516) 721-4444

166 Seventh St. Garden City 11530

lynne@fourseasonsrealtyteam.com

G's Unisex

Gerry Turrene

(516) 581-8534

1A Elmont Road

Elmont Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Elmont, NY 11003 unless noted

Gateway Youth outreach Inc.

Patrick Boyle

(516) 328-1550

534 Elmont Road

gyo1300@aol.com

Gerti's Flowers

(516) 872-6666

806-A Meacham Ave.

Gift of Giving Foundation

Elizabeth Forbes, CEO

(347) 869-8637 (office)

(516) 488-4729 (fax)

292 Jacob St. elizabeth@giftofgivingfoundation.org

Ida Stiliani Gjinali

(516) 737-9826

1597 Estelle Ave. isgprofessionalservices@gmail.com

Gourmet Catering

Yanick Pyrame

(516) 581-8534

2281 Baylis Ave.

Home Depot

(516) 488-8500

800 Hempstead Turnpike

I l ead by Design

Ebony Thompson

(347) 416-0180

174 Hoffman Ave. ileadbydesign@aol.com

Integrity Billing Services

Ruklya Rogers

(516) 581-2717

1371 Malta St.

J. Backer Group

Juliana Backer

(888) 852-4692

P.O. Box 3016

jb@jbackergroup.com

Jennings & Jennings Fuel o il Co.

Clovis Jennings

(516) 872-3531

57 Buffalo St.

Jim Dandy Cleaners

(516) 825-9859

1662 Dutch Broadway

Julie's Star travel Agency

Julie Cunningham

(516) 984-1708

683 Tuxedo Drive

Keller Williams

Realty l andmark

Evantz Saint-Gerard

(917) 975-5985

32-55 Francis Lewis Blvd.

Bayside 11358

evantz@yahoo.com

Kids Care Pediatrics Associates

Dr. Stuart Feinstein

(516) 775-0493

2266 Dutch Broadway info@kids-care.com

King Umberto's Angelo (516) 352-3232

1343 Dutch Broadway

angelo@kingumberto.com

Kiwanis, Elmont

Joe Greenblatt

191 Freeman Ave.

Krauss Funeral Home Inc.

Stephen P. Graziano (516) 352-2080

1097 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square 11010

krauss1097@yahoo.com

l avish Sew-Ins

Damita Foreman (516) 387-2599

1301 Hempstead Turnpike

l eSpot Restaurant

Ali (516) 233-1003

476D Hempstead Turnpike

l evine & Wiss, PllC

Scott Wiss (888) 468-4878

510 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 206

liberty Fence and Improvement

Anthony Strianese (516) 872-9734

775 Meacham Ave.

l IJ Valley Stream

Ileana Alfonso (516) 256-6145

900 Franklin Ave.

Valley Stream 11580

ialfonso@northwell.edu

l IJ Valley Stream

Patty McColley

Administration Office

(516) 256-6501

900 Franklin Ave.

Valley Stream 11580

pmccolley@northwell.edu

l IJ Valley Stream

Jason Tan, executive director (516) 256-6501

900 Franklin Ave.

Valley Stream 11580

ifrey@northwell.edu

l I Knights VBC Inc.

Sarah Campbell (516) 352-4623

59 Bank St.

Valley Stream 11580

lisa DP Real Estate Inc.

Lisa Dellipizzi

(516) 319-3647

891 Center Drive

Franklin Square 11010

ldpceo@hotmail.com

l ong Island Garage Door Co., Inc.

1389 Hempstead Turnpike

martin de Porres School for Exceptional Children

Joseph Trainor, executive director

(516) 502-2840, Ext. 421

621 Elmont Road, Building B

jtrainor@mdp.org

MdP.org

mauro Electrical Contractor Inc.

Guy Mauro

(516) 437-6948

1349 News Ave.

meacham Child Care Center

Jacynth Bucknor, director

(516) 328-8582

500 Meacham Ave.

meachamchildcare@gmail.com

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meacham Deli

Anthony Martella (516) 358-2709

373 Meacham Ave.

meacham Pharmacy Inc.

Joseph Benincasa

107 Meacham Ave.

meadowbrook Financial

mortgage Bankers

Bernadin Bernard (516) 467-9958

210 Warwick Road bernadinbernard@yahoo.com

millennium Carwash, Inc.

Shlomo Avital

(516) 352-8200

1414 Hempstead Turnpike

minuteman Press (Scott l eigh Ent.)

Fred Morante (718) 343-5440

248-02 Union Turnpike

Bellerose 11426

munn's Panel Wash

Keron Munn

(516) 549-3639

34 Bradford Road

Valley Stream 11580 services@panelwash.com

Joe muscarella

(516) 965-7777

1230 Hempsted Turnpike

Franklin Square 11010

muscarella & tomasone

Vincent Muscarella

(516) 569-4000

1040 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square 11010

Vincent t muscarella

(516) 485-0924

689 Colonade Road West Hempstead 11552 vtmuscarella@gmail.com

nagle Healthy living

Suzanne Nagle

205 Travis Ave.

new West Agency

David J. Gruen (516) 354-5741

P.O. Box 1284

Great Neck 11023

new York Islanders Hockey Club l P

Tania Lewes

(718) 641-4700

15 Verbena Ave.

Floral Park 11001

new York life Insurance

James Perciballi (516) 497-0478

1359 G St.

jperciballi@ft.newyorklife.com

new York life Insurance

Stacy Piere-Louis (516) 860-9212

1983 Marcus Ave.

Lake Success 11042

n Y Race track Chaplaincy of America

Eleanor Poppe

(516) 216-5196

P.O. Box 37191

info@rtcany.org

Elmont Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Elmont, NY 11003 unless noted

o 'Brien-Sheipe

Funeral Home Inc.

John O'Brien

(516) 285-5856

640 Elmont Road

ollie taxi

& Airport Service

(516) 437-0505

P.O. Box 6

Franklin Square 11010

our l ady of l ourdes Sr.

Evelyn Lamoureux

(631) 661-3224

385 Ocean Ave. Islip 11701

evelynlam@msn.com

P.C. Richard and Son, Inc.

(516) 285-5700

239-10 Linden Blvd.

Paloma Health Care/Chiropractor

Dr. Gerard, P.C. (516) 616-5187

1 Cerenzia Blvd.

Pamphile Financial Westley Pamphile

(732) 597-4529

(516) 373-8461

70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 500 Valley Stream 11581 wpamph@gmail.com

Phillip Gullo Printing

Steve Gullo

(516) 775-2193

479 Hempstead Turnpike

Plaza Broadway at t he Elmont library

Kevin Harrington, president (516) 599-6870

(516) 599-6871 (fax)

34 Forest Ave. Lynbrook 11563

plazatheatricals@gmail.com

Prime l ending mortgage

Catherine Clarke

(516) 483-4000

81 Russelll Ave.

Richner Printing Services

Michael Karff

(516) 569-4000, Ext. 288

2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530

mkarff@richnerprinting.com

Road Flex Courier llC

Jean Elie

260 Elmont Road, No. 30702

(516) 569-4000

Salvatore's of Elmont Pizzeria

Anna Cortesiano

(718) 536-7743

312 Meacham Ave. salvatoresofelmont@gmail.com

Sapienza Pastry Inc.

Andrew Sapienza

(516) 352-5232

1376 Hempstead Turnpike sapienzabakeshop@gmail.com

Senior Security Adviser

Patricia Losito

3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 300 Levittown 1175

Service master Janitorial

By Blue Chip Cleaning

Scotty Dolce

(347) 988-7357

114-59 211th St.

Cambria Heights 11411

dolce@smjbybcc.com

Sigma Diner Corp.

/DBA Stop 20 Diner

Gus Serafis

(516) 358-7142

1336 Hempstead Turnpike cserafis15@gmail.com

Signature Homes ltd.

Muzzio Tallini

1311 Hempstead Turnpike

Solages & Solages

Attorneys at l aw

Carrie Solages (516) 352-7828

1630 Dutch Broadway

Star Auto Glass (Bro. Auto Glass)

Joe Ruscillo Sr. or Joe Jr. (516) 437-0211

95 Meacham Ave. starglass1@aol.com

Stat m D Urgent Care Center

(516) 812-6145

2090 Jericho Turnpike

New Hyde Park 11040

summitpt@aol.com

Summit Physical t herapy

Randolph Bendo

(516) 775-7705

1763 Dutch Broadway

Synergy Fitness Club

Gennaro Bini (516) 336-0855

999 Hempstead Turnpike

talk of the town Deli (631) 390-9650

271 Hempstead Turnpike daledavids@gmail.com

t he l egacy Group of Jericho

Paul Annunziato

(516) 285-5339

2 Jericho Turnpike, 1st Floor Wing A

Jericho 11753

t he new York Racing Association Inc.

Vanessa Rodriguez

(516) 599-0891

P.O. Box 169

Jamaica 11417

t he Print Shop

325 Hempstead Turnpike

t he Sanctuary of Elmont

Omar Jolly, lead pastor

(347) 739-0313

423 Canandaigua Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

omarjolly@gmail.com

t imely Signs Inc.

Gene Goldsmith

(516) 285-5339

1050 Adrienne Drive

North Bellmore 11710

goldsmithm@aol.com

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toma-t is Restaurant

Yvonne Levy

796 Meacham Ave.

John tudisco t ileBar (516) 388-9100

58 Remsen Ave. Valley Stream 11580 johntudisco@gmail.com

Wingstop

Mike Tochluk (516) 854-5700

84 Freeport Ave. Point Lookout 11569 wselmont@gmail.com

Yanick Pyrame (516) 581-2717

2281 Baylis Ave. greatchefyanick@aol.com

Elmont Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Elmont, NY 11003 unless noted

We are New York and New Jersey's fastest growing Security provider.

The key to our success is offering competitive prices and delivering the highest standards of service through our company's core values of integrity, respect and love.

We provide both uniformed and suit-and-tie security guard services.

WE ALSO OFFER A COMPLETE LINE OF ELECTRONIC SECURITY MEASURES INCLUDING CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS, ALARMS, CCTV AND REMOTE MONITORING.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead Members of the Elmont and Franklin Square chambers of commerce supported the grand opening of Everything Wings in Franklin Square alongside local elected officials.

Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Franklin Square, NY 11010 unless noted

1991 Solutions

Brett Spielberg

18 Catherine Ave. (516) 582-7016

1991solutions@gmail.com

accountant / Tax Preparation

Baldessari & Coster ll P

Albert Coster

84 Covert Ave. Stewart Manor 11530 (516) 326-2582

acoster@bandcllp.com

BandCLLP.com

Calabrese & a ssociates CPa

Chris Calabrese

659 Franklin Ave. (516) 417-8421

ccalabrese@calabresecpa.net

CalabreseCPA.net

Joseph Parenti, CPa PC West Hempstead 11552 (516) 539-9830

jp@jopcpa.com

JoPCPA.com/about.html

l oTurco & Co.

Ed LoTurco

1040 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-9455

ed@loturco.com

LoTurco.com

Petillo – Petillo accounting Service

Louis Petillo

250 Nassau Blvd. S. Garden City South 11530 (516) 538-7870

petillotax@gmail.com

auto electronics / auto repair

Custom automotive inc.

Orlando Adames

1276 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont 11003 (516) 437-4074

customs12ny@gmail.com

auto electronics / Security Systems

Movin' On Sounds & Security inc.

Bruce Cirillo 636 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 489-2350

bruce@movinongps.com MovinOnGPS.com

auto repair

Dennis auto Center 299 Nassau Blvd. S. Garden City 11530 (516) 486-3543

DennisAutoCenter.mechanicnet.com

High Grade auto repair

Luigi Aquino 377 Franklin Ave. (516) 326-2449

highgradeauto@gmail.com

HighGradeAuto.com

MV automotive inc.

Mauricio Villatoro

90 Franklin Ave. (516) 616-0900

mvautomotiveinc@gmail.com

MVAutomotiveInc.com

Star auto Glass

Joe Ruscillo

95 Meacham Ave. Elmont 11003 (516) 437-0211

starglass1@aol.com StarAutoGlass.biz

awards and Plaques

Scholastic Promotions ltd. awards & More

Mr. Daurio

505 Uniondale Ave. Uniondale 11553 (516) 538-0705 awardsandmore@verizon.net AwardsAndMore.net

awards and Plaques / Shopping / Signs

Flags by Matt Matthew Bittner 475 Willis Ave. Williston Park 11596 (718) 781-6228

mbittner5@gmail.com Instagram.com/flagsbymatt

Bakery

Sapienza Bake Shop

Andrew Sapienza

1376 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont 11003 (516) 352-5232

sapienzabakeshop@gmail.com

SapienzaBakeShop.com

The Sweet life Bake Shop

Nicole Minor

988 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 519-8444 tslbakeshop@gmail.com

Bank

Jovia Financial Credit union

Khary Pitt 648 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 561-0030, Ext. 5800

kpitt@jovia.org

JoviaFinancial.com

ridgewood Savings Bank

Elizabeth Martinez 1010 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-1010

emartinez@ridgewoodbank.com

RidgewoodBank.com/home

TD Bank

Lisa O’Connell

690 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 481-0087

lisa.oconnell@td.com

TDBank.com

Valley Bank

Adrienne Greene, Market Manager

339 Nassau Blvd.

Garden City South 11530 (516) 481-3900

agreene@valley.com

Valley.com

Bar / Pub / restaurant

Croxley's ale House & e atery

Jeff Piciullo

129 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-9542

croxleyales@icloud.com

Croxley.com/franklin-square.html

Murph's restaurant

Ann Angelillo 935 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-0548

stftr1@aol.com

MurphsRestaurant.com

Flushing Bank

Karen Casavecchia

1122 Franklin Ave. Garden City 11552 (516) 471-3100

kcasavecchia@flushingbank.com FlushingBank.com

Trotters Bar & Grill

Nick Altilio

1050 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 355-5681

panic133@aol.com

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Business Services

a Phone Call away inc.

Daniella Scala Nathan 114 Clarendon St. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 491-8781

happypawitforward@gmail.com

Business Services / information Technology / iT integrator

My Minimalist Biz

Anthony Grosso

340 Trinity Place Malverne 11565 (516) 426-7498 anthony@myminimalistbiz.com MyMinimalistBiz.com

Business Services / Mailing Shipping / Marketing/ advertising / Printing

accurate Printing Riyaz Remtulla 1049 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-8060

accuprinting962@gmail.com

Cardiologist / Doctor

Scott J. ratner MD, PC 407 Franklin Ave. (516) 616-0808

info@sratnermd.com SRatnerMD.com

Caterer

Sand Castle Venue 505 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-7263

loula@sandcastlevenue.com sandcastlecaterers.com

Cell Phones & repairs

Best Cellular/authorized aT&T retailer

Mike Sacco 180 Franklin Ave. (516) 326-0005 msacco@bestcellularny.com

WillFix i t

Winston Varghese

180 Franklin Ave. (516) 870-8040

winvargh@gmail.com

WillFixIt.info

Children's activities / educational / Parties / events

Mindnasium 939 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 216-1073

info@mindnasium.com Mindnasium.com

Patsys entertainment

Patti Toron (516) 455-9279

patsysentertainment@gmail.com

PatsyTheClown.com

Children's activities / Soccer Club

e astern n ew York Youth Soccer

Laura M. Francis 167 Nassau Blvd. Garden City South 11530 (516) 766-0849

lfrancis@enysoccer.com ENYSoccer.com

Church

Saint Catherine of Sienna r .C. Church

Rev. Douglas R. Arcoleo

33 New Hyde Park Road (516) 352-0146

parishoffice@stcatherineofsienna.org StCatherineofSienna.org

Civic association

Franklin Square Civic a ssociation inc.

Frank Culmone P.O. Box 175 (516) 424-1098 president@fsqcivic.org

FSqCivic.org

Morton Civic a ssociation

Joe Romeo & Dom Ciaccio 672 Dogwood Ave., Box 120 mortoncivic@yahoo.com

Civilian Patrol

Franklin Square Civilian Patrol P.O. Box 96 (516) 351-7877

fscivilianpatrol@gmail.com

FranklinSquareCivilianPatrol.org

Cleaning Service

all Clean Power Washing Corp Gary Roes 515 Maxwell St. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 866-4000

allcleanpwcorp@gmail.com AllCleanPW.com

One- a Cleaning and Maintenance Services

Carlos Peleaz 354 Fairway Drive (855) 200-9376

one_a_cln@hotmail.com

One-ACleaning.com

Clothing

Top Tier athletic a pparel

Richard A. Hall P.O. Box 5484

Bay Shore 11706 (516) 317-2026

toptierathleticapparel@gmail.com

TopTierAthleticApparel.com

Communications

Multi Media Communications

Chris Mollish 190 Adams Ave. Hauppauge 11788 (631) 669-2100

chrism@mmc.net

MMC.net

Community Organization

Vision l ong island/ li Main Street alliance

Eric Alexander 24 Woodbine Ave. Northport 11768 (631) 804-9128

ea@visionlongisland.org

VisionLongIsland.org

Community Organization / Fraternal Organization

k nights of Columbus

Twelve a postles P.O. Box 520 grandknight5001@gmail.com

KOfC5001.org

Construction/Contractor

Masonry repairs by Michael

Michelangelo Aquino

696 Byron Ave. (516) 382-5500

masonryrepairsbymichael@gmail.com

MasonryRepairPros.com

SJG Construction Corporation

John Damato 856 Second Ave. (718) 801-4178

sjgconstruction@yahoo.com

SJG-Construction.com

Construction/Contractor / electrical repair

JS electric & Construction inc.

Joseph Scarantino or Dina Carcace 169 New Hyde Park Road (516) 770-8888

info@jselectricinc.com

JSElectricInc.com

Construction/Contractor / Home improvement

CoolBrits llC

ruse

Jess Abruzzo

51 New Hyde Park Road Garden City 11530 (516) 305-4657

shoprusefashion@gmail.com

RuseFashion.com

David Rose West Hempstead 11552 (347) 740-7486

dave@coolbrits.com

CoolBrits.com

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Deli

Tulip Caterers

Vinny Giordano

1020 Tulip Ave. (516) 326-8081

tulipcaterers@optonline.net

TulipCaterers.com

Valley Caterers

Hank Martensen & Steven Dawideit

560 Franklin Ave. (516) 561-6191

info@valleycaterers.com

ValleyCaterers.com

Deli / Food / restaurant

529 Bagels

Randy Malka

529 Franklin Ave. (516) 775-7400

bagels529@yahoo.com

Bagels529.com

Deli/italian Deli/restaurant

l a Gustosa Food Products and imports

Roseann Rohrssen

402 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-2992

roseann@nybonebroths.com

LaGustosaRavioli.com

Deli / Meat Market / Butcher

e astern Meat Farms

721 Franklin Ave. (516) 872-3450

Yelp.com/biz/eastern-meat-farmsfranklin-square

Deli / restaurant

a & S Bagels

Gregory Scolieri

761 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 326-9288

orders@aandsbagels.com

AAndSBagels.com

Dental Care

Celebrity Dental

Steven Novick, DDS 660 Dogwood Ave. (516) 481-1446

drnovickcelebritydental@gmail.com

CelebrityDental.com

Dental Care affiliates

Dr. Anthony Calvo

9 New Hyde Park Road (516) 354-9200

Foxx Dental of Franklin Square PC

Dr. Michele Rennard

157 New Hyde Park Road (516) 282-9988

info@foxxdentalfs.com

FoxxDentalFS.com

Dental Care / Orthodontist

Capogna Orthodontics

Michael Capogna

41 New Hyde Park Road Garden City 11530 (516) 673-4888

capognaortho@gmail.com

CapognaOrtho.com

First Class Orthodontics

Steven J. Boral, DDS 380 Dogwood Ave. (516) 292-6484

info@firstclassorthodonticsny.com FirstClassOrthodonticsNY.com

DJ / entertainment

Chris Cross entertainment inc. Anthony Cross

1055 Oaks Drive (718) 762-7699

cross@chriscrossent.com

ChrisCrossEnt.com

M & r entertainment

Marie Granato

128 Hunnewell Ave. Elmont 11003 (516) 263-9695

marieag1959@gmail.com

Word Of Mouth DJ entertainment

Charles Porcasi

184 Hunnewell Ave Elmont 11003 (516) 428-2277

cmp1069@aol.com

Facebook.com/WordOfMouthDjEntertainment

Doctor / internal Medicine

Jemtel Medical PC

Gregory Ajemian 1046 Esther St. (516) 775-9292

ajemian@optonline.net

Dog Grooming / Pet Services

Woofie's Mid nassau County

Steve Lauro

301 Concord Ave. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 620-2055

midnassau@woofies.com

Woofies.com/mid-nassau-county/

Driving School

accurate Driving School inc

Junior Landauro

1147 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 328-2022

accuratedrivingschoolny@gmail.com

AccurateDrivingSchoolNY.com

Drug Store / Health & Beauty

Franklin Square Pharmacy inc.

Joe LiPera

925 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 328-7777

fspharmacy@optonline.net

FranklinSquarePharmacy.com

educational

a ble Center for Training (aCT)

Brian Higgins 510 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead 11552 (866) 225-3697

bhiggins@actrainingny.com

ACTrainingNY.com, Martin de Porres School

Joseph Trainor

62 Elmont Road, Building B Elmont 11003

(516) 502-2840, Ext 421 jtrainor@mdp.org MdP.org

electrical repair

Bianco electric inc.

Ben Bianco 281 Lehrer Ave. Elmont 11003

(516) 612-9699

BiancoElectric.com/locations/ elmont-ny/

Dr M a electric inc.

Robert Schacca

P.O. Box 932

Hicksville 11802

(516) 322-5818

schacca6@aol.com

Courtesy Lisa Dellipizzi

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Scheideler electrical, inc.

Anthony Lennon

481 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-1666

scheidelerelectric@yahoo.com

embroidery/Screen Printing

One in a Million inc.

Sasan Shavanson

51 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 (516) 829-1111

sasan@oneinamillioninc.com

OneInAMillionInc.com

entertainment / Parties / events

Send in the Clowns entertainment

50 Nassau Terminal Road New Hyde Park 11040 (516) 354-1515

liz@sendintheclowns.com

SendInTheClowns.com

exterminator / Pest Control

Select e xterminating

Lloyd Garten, President

149 New Hyde Park Road (516) 775-6655

Lloyd@akaselect.com selectexterminating.com

Financial Services

Credit reset inc.

Keith Williams

683 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 226-3730

keith@creditresetme.com

CreditResetMe.com

Jericho Mortgage a ssociates

Leonard A. Spitale

358A Jericho Turnpike Syosset 11791 (516) 866-3000

lspitale@jericholoans.com

Financial Services / insurance

Joseph Petrosino

new York life a gent, ri CP

520 Broadhollow Road Melville 11747 (516) 601-3360

jpetrosino@ft.newyorklife.com

NewYorkLife.com/agent/jpetrosino

Financial Services / loans & Mortgages

Scott Pitz

Mortgage l oan Originator

1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 701 Westbury 11590

(516) 998-5998

spitz@mfmbankers.com

MFMBankers.com

Fitness & Health

CkO Franklin Square

Jennifer Settino

893 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 884-8757

jennifer@ckofranklinsquare.com

CKOFranklinSquare.com

iron Monkey Strength

Jason Giles

677 Franklin Ave. (516) 517-6021

jason.giles@ironmonkeystrength.com IronMonkeyStrength.com

l i . Tae kwon Do and Hapkido

Tom Festa

830 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 354-0676

litaekwondo@yahoo.com

LITaeKwonDoAndHapkido.com

new Generation karate

Dave and Kristal Herman

184 New Hyde Park Road (516) 488-8700 ngkdojo@gmail.com NewGenerationKarate.com

Fitness & Health / Yoga

Body and Brain Yoga & Taichi

Maryann Kreischer

943 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 673-4140

franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com

BodyNBrain.com/franklinsquare

Flooring & Carpeting / Home improvement

Perry's Flooring a merica

David Harrison

465 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-1777

david@perrysflooringamerica.com

PerrysFlooringAmerica.com

Taubs Carpet & Tile Corp.

Michael Giannini

893 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 437-5100

taubsoffice@gmail.com

TaubsCarpet.com

Flooring & Carpeting / Home improvement / kitchen & Bath / roofing & Siding

Gibraltar Home improvements

Sally Young

483 Franklin Ave. (516) 408-2500

info@gibraltarhi.com

GibraltarHI.com

Florist

Country a rts in Flowers

Nick Flouskakos

535 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead 11552 (516) 483-3363

countryartsinflowers@gmail.com

CountryArtsInFlowers.com

The Flower Shoppe

14 New Hyde Park Road

Franklin Square (516) 354-4291

theflowershoppeny@verizon.net

TheFlowerShoppeNY.net

Treemendous Florists by Flora linda

Lauren Talt

323 Nassau Blvd. S. Garden City South 11530 (516) 481-8733

floralinda87@yahoo.com

TreemendousFlorists.com

Fuel Oil & Service

Midnight Fuel

Danny Candullo P.O. Box 442 (516) 775-9297

office@midnightheatingservices.com

MidnightHeatingServices.com

Funeral Home

elmont Funeral Home inc.

James M. Soviero

1529 Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont 11003 (516) 437-2100

jsovi49722@aol.com

ElmontFuneralHomeLtd.com

Franklin Funeral Home

Bruno Caracciolo

42 New Hyde Park Road (516) 775-9491

franklinfuneralhome11010@gmail.com

FranklinFuneralHome.net/fh/home/ home.cfm?fh_id=10845

k rauss Funeral Home inc.

Stephen Graziano  1097 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-2080

krauss1097@yahoo.com

KraussFuneralHome.com

Gardening/nursery

eberhard-Voellm nurseries

Liz Desiderio, William Voellm

500 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-2484

liz@evnurseries.com

EberhardVoellmNurseries.com

Garden World

Seth Fiddle

500 Franklin Ave. (516) 437-2030

seth@nygardenworld.com

NYGardenWorld.com

Gas/Service Station

Mobil Star Service Station

Bittu Bhullar

228-20 Merrick Blvd. Laurelton 11413

(718) 276-7014

starautoservice13@gmail.com

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Hair Salon

a rmando's Hair Design

Armando & Joseph Campbell

362 Dogwood Ave. (516) 385-1094

armandoshairdesign362@gmail.com

Instagram.com/armandos_hair_stylist

Bellini Hair Bar

Evelina Verdolino

438 Dogwood Ave. (516) 481-4855

bellinihairbar@gmail.com

Clear Skin inc.

Lola Intagliata

537 Hempstead Turnpike

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 481-6500

clearskin2@aol.com

ClearSkin2.com

Dirosa Haircare

Rosa Hawkins

868 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-8038

dirosa123@yahoo.com

DiRosaHaircare.com

FOS living Organic Hair Salon

Jeanie Verdis

13 Nassau Blvd.

Garden City South 11530 (516) 481-5900

jeanie248@gmail.com

FOSLiving.com

Health & Beauty

Bani Skin Care & l aser Deep 674 Dogwood Ave. (516) 459-0967 baniskinlaser@gmail.com

Healthcare

rapid response

urgent Care

Rochelle Falk

600 Franklin Ave. (516) 872-6337

rfalk@rapidresponsecare.com

RapidResponseCare.com

Healthcare / Home Health/ Caregivers

rite konnection inc.

Mireille Jumeau

479C Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont 11033 (516) 464-6202

info@ritekonnection.com

RiteKonnection.com

Healthcare / Mental Health & Social Work

Consultation Treatment Services

Cathy Menzies

99 Tulip Ave., Suite 305

Floral Park 11001 (631) 466-7053

cathymenzies@gmail.com

CTSTherapy.org

Home Health/Caregivers

a xzons Home Care

Renata Hercules

70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 500 Valley Stream 11581 (866) 429-9667

info@axzonshomecare.com

AxzonsHomeCare.com

Home improvement

Simon & Company Contracting

169 New Hyde Park Road (516) 524-0448

hmjcontracting@netscape.net

SimonAndCompanyContracting.com/ renovations

Home improvement / kitchen & Bath

DJ's Home improvements

Vita Burdi

1097 Tulip Ave. (516) 775-8696

contact@djshome.com

DJsHome.com

Franklin kitchen & Bath

Eddie 963 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-6888

sales@franklinkb.com

FranklinKB.com

Metz kitchen & Bath

Giovanni Logozzo

802 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 326-2593

metzkb@aol.com

MetzKitchen.com

Home inspector

n Y Dream Home inspections

AJ Joshi Deer Park 11729 (516) 263-8822

nydreamhi@gmail.com

NYDreamHomeInspections.com

Hospital

l ong island Jewish Valley Stream

Northwell Health

Patty McColley

900 Franklin Ave.

Valley Stream 11580 (516) 256-6461

pmccolley@northwell.edu

NorthshoreLIJ.com/hospitals/home

Housewares / Shopping

T n T liquidators

Larry Talt 984 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 216-5998

larrytalt@tntliquidators.com

TNTLiquidators.com

ice Cream

ralph's Famous i talian ices and ice Cream 531 Franklin Ave. (516) 352-7282

mikeice603@optonline.net

RalphsIces.com

information Technology / iT integrator

PDP Technology inc.

Paul Daddino 925 Armand St.

Bellmore 11710 (516) 526-7007

info@pdptechnology.com

PDPTechnology.com

insurance

lTC Global Mid atlantic a gency

Susan Malise 381 Campus Road (516) 481-0365

smalise@ltcga.com

LTCGA.com/smalise

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Sonner a gency inc.

William Sonner

212 Commonwealth St. (516) 782-7857

william@sonneragency.com SonnerAgency.com

Steve Candon State Farm

insurance a gency

932 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-3333

steve@stevecandon.com

SteveCandon.com

The Sarrica Group

Santino Sarrica

1078 Oaks Drive (516) 277-0812

info@thesarricagroup.com

TheSarricaGroup.com

Jewelry & Watch repair

Oro Puro ii

Teddy Matozzo 1033 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 328-7376

OroPuroII.kpsearch.com/df/default. asp?action=Aboutus

lawyer

a nnabel Bazante l aw PllC

Annabel Bazante, Esq. 524 Lucille Ave. Elmont 11003 (516) 216-1787

abazante@annabelbazante.com

AnnabelBazante.com

a rdito & a rdito ll P

Joseph Ardito, Esq. 659 Franklin Ave. (516) 825-0500

josephardito@arditolaw.com

ArditoLaw.com

Giuffre l aw Offices, P.C.

John Giuffre

52 Covert Ave. Stewart Manor 11530 (516) 358-5300

john@giuffrelaw.com

GiuffreLaw.com

l aw Office of l eslie Sultan 1225 Franklin Ave., Suite 325

Garden City 11530 (917) 740-5789

sultanesq@gmail.com SultanAttorney.com

library

Franklin Square Public library

Aviva Kane, director 19 Lincoln Road (516) 488-3444

akane@franklinsquarepl.org

FranklinSquarePL.org

liquors & Wine

Dogwood liquors

Jancy Zhao

678 Dogwood Ave. (917) 213-8095

bestdogwoodliquor@gmail.com

k & W liquors

163 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-7721

KandWliquors@aol.com

KAndWLiquor.com

Pike's Wine & liquor

Alex Flasinski

645 Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont 11003 (516) 352-8674

alexflasinski@gmail.com PikesLiquors.com

Mailing / Shipping / Packaging / labeling / Printing / Shipping Services

The u PS Store

Emma Ford 672 Dogwood Ave. (516) 292-0990 store5338@theupsstore.com

Marketing / advertising

advertisingSecrets.biz

Tony Genova

994 Southern Drive (516) 321-0369

1stepadvertising@gmail.com

AdvertisingSecret.now.site

Marketing / advertising / Signs

Signarama

Pankaj Shah

449 Hempstead Turnpike

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 565-4456

westhempstead@signarama.com

Signarama.com/locations/ny-westhempstead/

Marketing / advertising / Web Development

FraSca Design Group

Frank Scarpa

156 Mineola Blvd.

Mineola 11501 (516) 483-5128

fs@frascadesigngroup.com

FraScaDesignGroup.com

Movie Theater

Malverne Cinema & a rt Center

Henry and Anne Stampfel

350 Hempstead Ave.

Malverne 11565 (516) 599-6966

malvernecinema@aol.com

MalverneCinema.com

Music/Dance lessons

Broadway Bound Dance Center of Garden City

Debbie Tavernese

66 New Hyde Park Road Garden City 11530 (516) 616-1601

bbdcbbgc@aol.com

BroadwayBoundGC.com

newspaper

Franklin Square/elmont Herald

Rhonda Glickman

2 Endo Blvd. Garden City 11530 516 569-4000, Ext 250

rglickman@liherald.com

LIHerald.com

newsday Media Group

Steve Tangella

6 Corporate Center Drive

Melville 11747 (516) 641-9232

steve.tangella@newsday.com

Newsday.com/beta/long-island

Ophthalmologist

Philip C. Fracassa, MD 393 Franklin Ave., Suite 104 (516) 352-1380

philhippus@optimum.net

Packaging/labeling

TexPak inc.

Steve Kunreuther

130 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-7720

steve@texpak.com

TexPak.com

Parties / events

Bubble Truck l ong island

Vivienne Maldonado

325 Paul Place West Hempstead 11552 (516) 507-0122

Longisland@bubbletruck.com

BubbleTruck.com/longisland

Carnival Parties

James Gavilanes 151 New Hyde Park Road (800) 578-0494

magicgavin@aol.com

CarnivalParties.com

D'Joys event Hall

Dana McDowell 519 Meacham Ave. Elmont 11003 (516) 437-4871

djoyscorp@gmail.com

DJoysCorp.com

Desirable Details

Maria Papadopoulus 277 Franklin Ave. (516) 828-6656

desirabledetails@gmail.com

DesirableDetails.com

n Y Party Works 631-501-1414

info@nypartyworks.com

NYPartyWorks.com

Party Play Cafe

James Gavilanes 679A Hempstead Turnpike (516) 515-0365

partyplaycafe@gmail.com

PartyPlayCafe.com

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Sandy’s Party Supply

831 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-3032

info@sandys.party SandysParty.com

Parties/events / Pottery & Crafts

Fun Time Pottery

Anemone Vesita Mahadeo

700 Franklin Ave. (516) 872-2400

funtimepottery@aol.com

MyFunTimePottery.com

Pediatrician

nassau Pediatric a ssociates

Daniel Camillery 380 Dogwood Ave. (516) 481-3660

dcamillery@alliedphysiciansgroup.com NassauPeds.com

Pet Services

Paw i t Forward Pet Pantry

Linda Guckian 114 Clarendon Drive Valley Stream 11580 (516) 491-8781

happypawitforward@gmail.com

Photography

aCS Camera & Pro Video

Sergio Zayas

1015 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park 11040 (908) 400-1064

sales@acscamera.com ACSCamera.com

Samantha Photography and Video Bethpage 11714 (516) 461-8660 samanthaphotographyandvideo@gmail.com SamanthaVideoProductions.com

Physical Therapy

Dynamic Physical Therapy, PC

Mike Hadjiyane & John Smith

936 Roosevelt St. (516) 355-0547

jpjsmith@aol.com

DynamicPhysicalTherapy.net

n Y Physical Therapy & Wellness

Ray Alam

820 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-8911

franklinsq@nyphysicaltherapy.net NYPhysicalTherapy.net

Physical Therapy / rehabilitation Center

i vy rehab Physical Therapy

Vance Wernert

206 New Hyde Park Road (516) 738-5599

vance.wernert@ivyrehab.com ivyrehab.com/location/franklinsquare-ny

Pizzeria

The Original romeo's Pizzeria & restaurant

322 Dogwood Ave. (516) 481-6630

Pizzeria / restaurant

Carmela's restaurant

Mr. Kelly

910 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-9898

aferlito11705@gmail.com

CarmelasRistorante.com

little enrico's Pizzeria

Michele Galo

191 Franklin Ave. (516) 216-5800

littleenricos@gmail.com

LittleEnricosPizzeria.com

Olivetto Pizzeria & ristorante

Anthony Capogna

190 New Hyde Park Road (516) 352-4190 casmat37@aol.com OlivettoPizzeria.com

Prince umberto

Maria Caliendo

721 Franklin Ave. (516) 872-9049

info@princeumberto.com

princeumberto.com/ordereze/default.aspx

rustica Brick Oven Cafe

Enrico Viti

1 Nassau Blvd.

Garden City South 11530 (516) 292-2197

rusticabrickoven@gmail.com RusticaBrickOven.com

Plumbing

atlas Plumbing and Heating

Anthony Oppedisano

1225 Franklin Ave., Suite 325 Garden City 11530 (516) 881-5875

anthony@atlasplumbingandheating.com

AtlasPlumbingAndHeating.com

Doodyman To The rescue inc.

Lance Belcher

593 Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont 11003 (516) 354-8336

info@thedoodyman.com

TheDoodyman.com

Printing

Minuteman Press of Bellerose

Fred Morante

248-02 Union Turnpike

Bellerose 11426 (718) 343-5440

fred@minutemanbellerose.com

MinutemanBellerose.com

richner Printing Services

Michael Karff (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288

2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City 11530

mkarff@richnerprinting.com

Private investigation

introspect investigations uS a Tom O’Neill

752-A Hempstead Turnpike (516) 292-4130

requests@introspectusa.com

IntrospectUSA.com

real estate

Caruso & Boughton realty

Peter Caruso

900 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-4000

maureenl1158@aol.com

MLSOnLongIsland.com

Coldwell Banker a merican Homes

Lorianne Quagliozzi

1069 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 825-6511

fsquare@cbamhomes.com

LorianneQuagliozzi.cbamhomes.com

e xit realty united

Roe Orlando 1603 Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont 11003 (516) 697-2929

realtor.roeorlando@gmail.com

ExitRealtyUnited.com

Four Seasons realty

Lynne Maimone Koszalka

166 Seventh St. Garden City 11530 (516) 721-4444

info@fourseasonsrealtyteam.com

FourSeasonsRealtyTeam.com

John Savoretti realty

Joseph Romeo

957 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 870-6007

jromeorealtor@gmail.com

JRomeoRealtor.com

keller Williams l egendary

Linda Chen

925 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 438 (516) 328-8600

lindachen@kw.com

kwlegendaryfs.com

lisa DP real e state inc

Lisa DelliPizzi

891 Center Drive (516) 319-3647

ldpceo@hotmail.com

north Star Homes inc.

Johnson John

1325 Franklin Ave., Suite 255 Garden City 11530 (516) 283-2307

thenorthstarteam@gmail.com

NorthStarToHomes.com

Team Gomez at e XP realty

Haspreet Bhullar (Ritu) 70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite 500 Valley Stream 11581 (516) 522-0571

ritu.realtor21@gmail.com

MarcoGomez.com

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rehabilitation Center

Garden Care Center

Ahmed Joudah 135 Franklin Ave. (516) 775-2100

ajoudah@gardencarerehab.com GardenCareRehab.com

restaurant

alpine restaurant

Teddy Delis

11 Franklin Ave. (516) 354-5770

vickydelis@gmail.com

AlpineRestaurant.net

Capo ristorante Panino e Vino

Paul Capoziello

700A Franklin Ave. (516) 216-5177

caposfloralpark@gmail.com

CapoFloralPark.com

Domoishi

Skylar Wang

506 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead 11552 (516) 750-8838

Domoishi.com

everything Wings

Nicole Wint

1051 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 208-9464

everythingwings@wingskreation.net

Filomena's i talian restaurant

Frank Testani

1039 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 437-4919

filomenasrestaurant@gmail.com

MyFilomenas.com

Frankly Thai

Frank Perrone

959 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 616-4393

frankperry5@aol.com

FranklyThai.com

Guacamole Mexican Grill

Guilder Munoz

885 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 216-5439

g.munoz69@hotmail.com

Halal n Out

20 Meacham Ave.

Elmont 11003 (516) 233-1300

info@providersolutions.biz

i Ta kitchen Garden City

Jenna Hall

9 Nassau Blvd.

Garden City South 11530 (516) 485-4848

events@itakitchen.com

ITAKitchen.com/location/ita-restaurant-garden-city/

li Valle Grill & restaurant

Jaime Parra

1204 Hempstead Turnpike (347) 321-3146

jparra555@yahoo.com

Marito's Fine Foods & Beverages

Mario Morillo

391 Peninsula Blvd. Hempstead 11550 (516) 280-8896

maritofoodbeverage@gmail.com

Salvatore's of elmont

Vito & Anna Cortesiano

312 Meacham Ave. Elmont 11003 (516) 488-8484

salvatoresofelmont@gmail.com

Tati Jo's Bistro

185 Franklin Ave. (516) 270-2833

tatijosbistro@gmail.com

Tony's Tacos

Mike Scotto

677 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 407-3500

mikescotto@tonystaco.org

TonysTaco.com

Tropical Smoothie Cafe West Hempstead

Lonette Green

474 Hempstead Turnpike, Unit 6A West Hempstead 11552 (516) 427-5109

tscny042@gmail.com

TropicalSmoothieCafe.com

roofing & Siding

George Parsons

roofing & Siding inc.

George H. George 540 Franklin Ave. (516) 736-1446

georgeparsons411@aol.com

Security Systems

WHCC Security Services

Ed Lezcano

510 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 201 West Hempstead 11552 (855) 692-9422

office@whccinc.com

WHCCInc.com

Senior living Community

Plattduetsche Home Society

Steven Kordisch, administrator 1150 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-4252

skordisch@plattseniorliving.com

PlattSeniorLiving.com

Shopping

Thriftway Card and Gift

Paul Epstein

668 Dogwood Ave. (516) 481-9680

pablo430@gmail.com

Snow & ice removal

M l l awn Care

Martin LaGrande 536 Cameron St. Elmont 11033 (516) 250-1442

creativesnowplow@gmail.com

Solar/renewable energy

718 Consulting inc (Solar Dealer)

Dale Davids 325 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 160 Elmont 11003 (347) 709-8686

718customer@gmail.com

718ConsultingInc.com

Synagogue

Congregation Shaaray Shalom

Larry Rosenberg 711 Dogwood Ave. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 481-7448

lrny@optonline.net

ShaarayShalom.org

Tools

quality Tools inc. Frank Cutolo 809 Adele St. (516) 351-7877

frankiematco@gmail.com

QualityToolsInc.com

Travel

BeforeYouBook i t.com

Christian Svoboda 600 Franklin Ave. No. 484 Garden City 11530 (516) 650-8018

cs@b4ubookit.com

BeforeYouBookIt.com

Marvelous Mouse Travels

Gina Mignone 294 Cleveland St. (516) 281-6821

gina@marvelousmousetravels.com

Linktr.ee/Ginamarvelousmousetravels

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