Hometowns Heroes Yearbook Central 02-10-2022

February 10, 2022

2022

HOMETOWN

HEROES YEARBOOK YEARBOOK

BUSINESS

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

VOLUNTEERS

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EDUCATION

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

FIRST RESPONDERS

RESTAURANTS

HEALTH CARE

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

LIBRARIES

WORSHIP

A SPECIAL NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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n May 2020, as the coronavirus

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pandemic raged across the country

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and especially in downstate

New York, the Herald’s editorial team undertook what became a monumental project: to feature, each week, the frontline heroes who were — and are — keeping us safe and providing for our daily sustenance. These “Hometown Heroes” are doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, supermarket employees, sanitation workers and more.

Never did we imagine at the time that, two years later, the pandemic would

Stuart Richner Publisher

Herald Community Newspapers

be with us now, roiling our workplaces and still causing widespread illness and death. In 2021, we continued, week after week, to profile our essential workers

A team truly greater than the sum of its parts

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ount Sinai South Nassau is pleased to sponsor the Herald’s Hometown

Heroes, honoring individuals on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic, who put themselves at risk to ensure the safety, health and security of us all in the face of a highly contagious disease which has no known cure. We commend them for the work they’ve done and continue to do throughout this pandemic. The perseverance, creativity and compassion demonstrated by this outstanding group have inspired our staff as a whole to forge ahead with confidence to address and meet the community needs that are before us with vigilance, compassion and a true desire to serve the greater good.

Whether caring for those who are sick, or supporting those who do, giving of their

own resources to aid front-liners and patients, or finding ways to celebrate and thank the efforts of staff, the community spirit these honorees have demonstrated during these dark days has been nothing short of remarkable; our thanks to the Herald for recognizing them.

who provided for our most basic needs and kept us safe. In this yearbook, we provide an overview of these Heroes.

Our Heroes’ first-person narratives often told of death and job loss,

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mourning and fear. At the same time, these Heroes demonstrated resilience in the face of unbearable hardship, and kindness to desperate strangers.

They spoke of our shared humanity at a time of collective tragedy.

Although we began the Heroes series focusing primarily on health care workers, we expanded it over time to include teachers and principals, custodians and business owners, and many, many people who formed ad hoc organizations and small nonprofits to address the needs of their neighbors during the pandemic.

All of us must remember that the people most endangered by the coronavirus are our frontline essential workers. For their sakes, and the sakes of your loved ones’ health, get vaccinated if you have not already done so.

The worst of times often bring out the best in everyday people. Our

THANK YOU

Frontline Workers!

Words are not enough to thank you for your strength, courage and dedication. You deserve our applause, our thanks and our respect.

Hometown Heroes lived up to their callings and made our lives safer and healthier. For that, we will forever be grateful. Let us hope and pray that the infection rate will continue to drop, as it has in recent weeks, so we can all return to our pre-pandemic lives.

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President Chamber of Commerce

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Esther Fogel

Celeste Gullo

Patricia Holman

Owner Allstate Insurance

Executive Director Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District

Amanda Moore

Tracy Platt

Owner Wolf & Wing Interior Design

Owner Oceanside Dance Center

Owner Nassau HVAC Inc.

Owner Sweet Heaven Espresso

Valley Stream

Lynbrook

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Glen Cove

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Franklin Square

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Owner Comprehensive Audiology

Jenny Jorge

Kelly Machusky

President Chamber of Commerce

Owner Caya New York

Dawn Riley

Talonda Thomas

Lisa Umansky

Melanie Vaughan

Julie Marchesella

Executive Director Oakcliff Sailing

Founder and CEO New York Musician’s Center

Owner Polka Dot Pound Cake

Owner and Director Pat’s Dance Studio

Owner Queen of Hearts

Valley Stream

Freeport

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Long Beach

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Bayville

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Owner Uniquely Yours

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Steve Wangel

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General Manager River House Grille

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Andrew Sapienza

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Owner Sapienza Bake Shop

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Fred Guarino

Anne Coffey

Malverne

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Celina Cullen

Kerry Dennis

Joseph Eaderoso

Social Studies Teacher Wellington C. Mepham High School

Eighth Grade Math Teacher Howard T. Herber Middle School

Bellmore

Malverne

First Grade Teacher Virtual School of Excellence

ENL Teacher Finley Middle School/ Glen Cove High School Glen Cove

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Theodora HarbourRidley

Michael Harrington

Allyson Kay

Leonard Minerva

Elementary School Teacher New York City

Assistant Superintendent BellmoreMerrick Central High School District

Kindergarten Teacher McVey Elementary School

Assistant Principal McVey Elementary School

Jaria Morris

James Mulvaney

Dance Instructor Pat’s Dance Studio

Adjunct Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Elmont

Baldwin

Long Beach

Alice Ortiz

Inwood

Assistant Teacher Five Towns Learning Center

Mineola

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Jim Saitta

Patricia Stanton

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Director of Facilities Lynbrook School District

Owner Little People Day Care

Principal Early Childhood Center

North Massapequa

Sea Cliff

Sea Cliff

Island Park

Lawrence

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

The Herald 2022 Long Island Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognizes health care professionals including doctors, nurses, administrators, board members, advocates, and more for their acheivements and impact on our community.

LIVE EVENT APRIL 26. Nominate at www.richnerlive.com/nominate

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David Mandell

Danny Nasta

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Jerry Farrell

Brian Lewis Sr.

Owner & Founder Rising Tide Natural Market

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Malverne

Roslyn Harbor

CEO & Owner/ Operator Holiday Farms Market

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Jerry Pagoulatos

Lucano Rodriguez

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Manager CTown Supermarket

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Michael Virga

Bellmore

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Randy Rosner

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

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THANK YOU FIRST RESPONDERS for your continued hard work through these difficult times!

Heartfelt Thanks and Deep Appreciation for the Courage and Service of the Health Care Community, First Responders and Essential Workers.

You Are True Heroes

PHYLLIS KATZEN

LICENSED ASSOCIATE BROKER

516-456-9362

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I Actively Listen…

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Real Estate Agent

516.662.8790

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Christine Basile

Dr. Shari Andrews

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Serving The Community for 72 Years

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR HOMETOWN HEROES

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Thank You To All Our Heroes For Your Hard Work In Keeping Us Safe During This Crisis.

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516-633-8135

jilldellunto23@gmail.com

Thank You for Voting for Us!

Thank You!

Healthcare workers, First Responders & Hometown Heroes for all your hard work and support.

Orthopedic Group 651 Old Country Rd. | Plainview 5840 Merrick Rd. | Massapequa 77 N. Centre Ave. | Rockville Centre

Matthew J. Fritz, Manager/Funeral Director

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OUR RIGOUROUS PROTECTION MEASURES WILL ENSURE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE OFFICE VISIT

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Four Generations Of Compassion & Trust Serving All Faiths Since 1903

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Dr. Robert Bramante Director Emergency Services

Great Neck

Office Coordinator Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Dr. Daniel Camillery

Dr. Ana Cerna-Helfer

Dr. Jason Esses

Jennifer Fasano

Physician Nassau Pediatrics Associates

Pediatric Healthcare Solutions

Director Center for Cardiovascular Health MSSN

Nurse Manager Mount Sinai South Nassau

Dr. John Hassett Jr.

Dr. John Jassey

Dr. Steven Linzer

Dr. Sheldon Markowitz

Dr. Louis Obergh

Physician Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Physician Allied Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Family Practice Physician

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

Owner and Director Advance Physical Therapy

Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez

Dr. Michael Schamis

Dr. Erika Schwarz-Cohen

Dr. Gainosuke Sugiyama

Dr. Adam Yaker

Senior Vice President Northwell Health

Dentistry Practitioner Dr. Michael Schamis, DDS

Physician Allied Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Chief of Surgery Long Island Jewish

Co-Owner Seaford Pediatrics

Dr. Sreevathsa Boraiah

Geriatrics and Family Medicine

Orthopedic Surgeon Northwell Health

Huntington

Oyster Bay

Bellmore

Old Westbury

Malverne

Freeport

Rockville Centre

Mercy Hospital

Rockville Centre

Oceanside

Long Beach

Huntington

Glen Cove

East Rockaway

Oceanside

Oceanside

Franklin Square

Malverne

East Rockaway

Dix Hills

Bellmore

East Meadow

Hewlett

Wantagh

Far Rockaway

Wantagh

Bellmore

North Bellmore

North Bellmore

Merrick

Valley Stream

Valley Stream

Seaford

Seaford

Bellmore

YOU OPENED YOUR HEART AND RESPONDED WITH YOUR LOVE FOR THIS WE THANK YOU

“Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends and families belong and laughter never ends”

–Unknown

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HEALTH CARE

Frank Bradley

Dr. William Bennett

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C A R E

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Dr. Lisa Chen

Patricia Daresta

Critical Care Director Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Hospital

Nurse Nassau University Medical Center

Caitlin Carpenter

Volunteer Nurse St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Nurse Practitioner Glen Cove Hospital

Regina Maceroni

Doreen Mather

Dawn Molinari

Christine Murphy

Medical Assistant Office of Dr. Scott Ratner

Surgical Nurse Specialist Glen Cove Hospital

Patient Care Technician Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Physician’s Assistant Oyster Bay Pediatrics

Dr. Michele Reed

Simon Ulubabov

Family Medicine Physician Garden City and Queens

Nurse Nassau University Medical Center

Freeport

Garden City

Garden City

Bellmore

Franklin Square

Valley Stream

Long Beach

Blue Point

Massapequa

East Meadow

Hicksville

Oyster Bay

Oceanside

Patricia O’Brien

Alicia Rae

Oceanside

Levittown

Medical assistants are among the most rapidly-growing medical jobs.

Lakeview

Forest Hills

Nurse-Community Education Specialist Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Intensive Care Unit Nurse Mercy Hospital

Molly Vandusen

Amy Waldman

Tina Rushforth

Christine Wolf

Tiara Langrasta

Nurse Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Nurse Practitioner, Owner Total Care Adult Health

Nurse Manager Intensive Care Unit Glen Cove Hospital

Director of Nursing South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

RN Jamaica Hospital

Rockivlle Centre

East Meadow

Oceanside

Seaford

Merrick

Oceanside

North Merrick

Thank You Healthcare

Farmers

Military

Pharmacy

First Responders

Grocery

Civil Service

Factory

Caregivers

Utility

Truckers

Sanitary

Deliveries

Teachers

Postal

Lindenhurst

Garden City

Westbury

Jamaica

Freeport

Together

We express our deepest gratitude to the front line heroes and all essential workers.

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HEALTH CARE

Laura Bendetto-Rugen

HEALTH CARE

Rossy Duarte

Carolyn Engel

Co-Director of Hospital Medicine Glen Cove Hospital

Family Specialist Mount Sinai Doctors Family Medicine

Nurse Educator Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Oceanside

Oceanside

Ronnie Gibney

Karen Gleason

John Hambrook

Ron Hunter

Volunteer Bellmore Fire Department

Chief Quality Officer St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

Chief Oyster Bay Fire Department

Ex-Chief Wantagh Fire Department

Fiona Marren

Luis Palacio

Nursing Student Boston College

FirefighterMedic Long Beach Fire Department

Carol Wright

Jamie Lewin

Scott Bodner

Population Health Nurse St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Far Rockaway

Bellmore

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Oyster Bay Cove

Levittown

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Far Rockaway

Dr. Usman Khan

Nick Laborne

Director of Geriatric Medicine Glen Cove Hospital

EMS Coordinator Freeport Fire Department

Robert Picoli

Dr. Arthur Schantz

East Meadow

Glen Cove

Chief Glen Cove EMS

Oceanside

Great Neck

Freeport

Wantagh

During an average 12-hour day shift, a nurse will walk about five miles; a 12-hour night shift requires a nurse to walk roughly three miles.

Derek Washington Valley Stream

Family Practice Physician Wantagh

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Nurse Manager Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow

Malverne

Nassau County Pandemic Response Coordinator/ Charge Nurse Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Malverne

Wantagh

Long Beach

Valley Stream

Ex-chief Hewlett Fire Department

Thank you to all the Hometown Heroes and everyone who has given their time during this pandemic.

DR. Suzanne SiRota RozenbeRg, Do FaoCD FaaD DR. SHoni RozenbeRg SeiDe, Do FaaD Board Certified Dermatologists

11 Irving Place, Woodmere, New york 11598 516-295-5570 SRSdermatology.com

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Carolyn Blocker

North Baldwin

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Angela Capone

Ann DiPietro

LIBRARIES

Mamie Eng

Regina Feeney

Library Director Henry Waldinger Memorial Library

Librarian Freeport Memorial Library

Ed Moore

Elizabeth Olesh

Head Custodian North Bellmore Public Library

Director Baldwin Public Library

Valley Stream

Sea Cliff

Freeport

Merrick

Head of Children’s Library Stenson Memorial Library

Kathie Flynn

Carol Lagos

Jack Leone

Library Director Glen Cove Public Library

Director Malverne Public Library Malverne

Reference Librarian Wantagh Public Library

Kelly Rechsteiner

Michele Rudzewick

Michelle Samuel

Janet Schneider

Sarah Siegel

Community Relations Librarian North Merrick Public Library

Children’s Librarian North Bellmore Public Library

Head of Youth Services Oceanside Library

Adult Programming Librarian Peninsula Public Library

Program Coordinator Rockville Centre Library

Jean Simpson

Kathy Smith

Mary Thorpe

Ida Zaharopoulos

Director Elmont Memorial Library

Library DIrector Locust Valley Library

Director East Rockaway Public Library

Tom Wojciechowski

Adult Programming Director Merrick Library

Oyster Bay

North Bellmore

Massapequa Park

Elmont

Freeport

Sea Cliff

Wantagh

West Hempstead

Glen Cove

Sea Cliff

Valley Stream

North Bellmore

Wantagh

Freeport

North Bellmore

Dix Hills

Oceanside

East Rockaway

Locust Valley

East Rockaway

Kosher Hot Lunch & Snack Air Conditioned Bussing Pre-school Program (2-5) Teen Program STEM Activities

North Bellmore

Woodmere

Lawrence

Long Beach

Clerk Long Beach Public Library

Port Washington

Baldwin

Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre

Seaford

Head Librarian Seaford Public Library Seaford

Long Beach

MAZAL TOV TO HILLEL’S

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North Bellmore

- ILONA DIAMOND!

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Athletic Programs & Leagues Daily Swim in 3 Heated Pools Weekly Trips Specialty Activities

Visit HAFTR.ORG for more Information and to Register

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NURSES

Chikodi Obichere

Vanessa Burrows

East Meadow

Registered Nurse Long Island Jewish Hospital

Licensed Practical Nurse Emerge Nursing & Rehabilitation

Valley Stream

Claire DeSetto

Diane Groth

Laurine Keating

Narda Martin-Haye

Director Peri-Operative & Emergency Services Mercy Medical Center

Nurse East Meadow High School

Resident Services Director Atria Senior Living

Transitional Care Unit Nurse Nassau County

Eileen McCartney

Maria Mercado

Nurse Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District

Radiology Registrar Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Laura Benedetto-Rugen

Manhasset

Manhasset

Rockville Centre

Valley Stream

Wantagh

Emergency Room Nurse Nassau University Medical Center

Massapequa Park

East Meadow

East Meadow

Lido Beach

Oceanside

According to the American Association of Colleges, nursing is the U.S.’s largest healthcare profession, employing more than 3.8 million registered nurses.

West Hempstead

Luz Otero-Calderon

Raywattie Persaud

Licensed Practical Nurse Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Director of Nursing Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation Center

Baldwin

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Oyster Bay

Glen Cove

Glen Cove

Rockville Centre

East Norwich

Bayville

Oceanside

Queens Village

I think a hero is really any person intent on making this a better place for all people.

Maya Angelou

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Thanking All the Heroes of 2021!

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Nurse North Shore University Hospital

Marvin Berg

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Cristina Arroyo

Zack Barrett

Founder Valley Stream Justice Project

Volunteer Social Media Manager, NOSH

Valley Stream

Ryan Carroll Bellmore

Owner Carroll’s Kitchen

North Bellmore

Larissa Kostal Oceanside

Key Club Liaison Lynbrook Kiwanis Club

Michelle Panetta Seaford

Co-Founder Beyond the Badge NY

VOLUNTEERS

Glen Cove

Nationally, there are approximately 300,000 firefighters and 600,000 police officers.

Florence Marc-Charles

Meredith Maus

President FreeportMerrick Rotary Club

Executive Director Oyster Bay Main Street Association

Mimi Pierre-Johnson

Jack Zanerhaft

President Elmont Cultural Center

Rabbi Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach

Elmont

Oceanside

Lieutenant Governor Kiwanis Long Island Southwest Division

Women account for three-quarters of full-time, year-round health care workers.

Freeport

Sabrina BurroughsScott

Seth Blau

Volunteer Sharon’s Food Pantry

Lisa Larsen Hill Glen Cove

N.S. Kiwanis Member Seeds of Faith Founder and President

Bill Molloy

Emily Orgill

Chef Carroll’s Kitchen

Volunteer The Hangout One Happy Place

Bellmore

Patchogue

Long Beach

Rockville Centre

John Di Leonardo Malverne

President Long Island Orchestrating for Nature

Baldwin

Liz Fries

East Meadow

Lieutenant GovernorElect East Meadow Kiwanis

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED BECAUSE YOU ARE Committed • Accountable • Professional • Compassionate • Courageous • Selfless Sacrifices • Hope, and Love Helping those to be able to Dream again, Thank You HEWLETT HOUSE

86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, NY 11557 516.374.3190 www.Hewlett-house.org

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Ken Arnold

Baldwin

Tommy Beirne Oceanside

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YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Michael Betz

Jon Encarnacion

Coach HTB Flag Football

Seaford

Bayville

Seaford

Bob Giacopelli

Zach Goldstein

Kim Gonzalez

Joe Higgins

Coach Lynbrook Knights 14U Baseball Team

Founder Pro Diamond Baseball

Founder and Leader Daisy Troop 1119

Coach Freeport PAL Boxing

Jon Johnson

Kimberly Kessel

Tim Kramer

Craig Kute

Mark Pericolosi

President Elmont Cardinals Sports Club Elmont

President Glen Cove Baseball and Softball Association Glen Cove

Coach Long Beach/ Lido Little League Baseball League

President and Coach N. BellmoreN. Merrick Little League

Coach and Manager Rockville Centre Little League

Carl Prizzi

Sabino Vardaro

James Versocki

Heather Zawislak

Angela McCarthy

Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 24 Malverne

President/ Coach HewlettLawrence Soccer Club

Commissioner Sea Cliff Baseball & North Shore Softball Association

Coach Valley Stream School District Rifles

Pee Wee Program Coordinator Glen Cove City Camp

Patrick Boyle

Heather Cafiero

Ilona Diamond

Bill Dietz

Executive Director Gateway Youth Outreach

Executive Director Scope North Merrick Schools

Programming Director Hillel Day Camp

Founder/ Counselor Seaford Summer Program

Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 182 Baldwin

Lynbrook

Lynbrook

Poconos, Pa.

Malverne

Bronx

Coach Oceanside Little League

East Meadow

Merrick

Freeport

Glen Cove

Hewlett

North Merrick

East Meadow

North Bellmore

Long Beach

Sea Cliff

Valley Stream

Valley Stream

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Franklin Square

Lawrence

Bayville

Freeport

Freeport

Rockville Centre

Glen Cove

Seaford

Elmont

Zeeshan Humayun Lynbrook

Chairman Tigers Den Leader Cub Scout Troop 2

There are about 265,200 paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) working in the U.S.

Emergency Medical Services personnel care for 22 million patients a year.

Malverne

Dina Marrazzo Wantagh

Founder L.I. Voyager’s Travel and Day Camp

Olger Ramos-Vildoso

Gary Sirota

Cindy Tobin

Samantha Jones

Linda Lynch

Camp Counselor Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich

Owner Brands Cycle and Fitness

Supervisor LVCSD Summer Recreation Program

Special Education Specialist North Merrick Schools

Director CAPE

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Merrick

Glen Cove

Locust Valley

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.

North Merrick

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Oyster Bay

Joseph Campbell

Bethpage

East Meadow

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President BayvilleLocust Valley Little League

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR BRAVE STAFF

AND EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS HELPED OUT OVER THE PAST 2 DIFFICULT YEARS We Have Successfully Decannulated 40 Covid Survivors.

Every Life Matters!

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Congratulations to our 2021 Mount Sinai South Nassau Hometown Heroes!

Jason Esses, MD Cardiologist

Carolyn Engel

Rossy Duarte, DO Family Specialist

Dawn Molinari

Nurse Educator

Patient Care Technician

Mary Golden

Molly Vandusen

AVP, Human Resources

RN

Maria Mercado Radiology Registrar

Frank Bradley

Nursing Office Coordinator

Amber Vitale

Edgar Calderon

Nurse Practitioner

Environmental Services Technician

Lori Edelman

Luz Otero-Calderon

RN, Director of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Patricia O’Brien

RN, Community Education Specialist

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our patients, communities and staff.

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