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No one saw the coronavirus pandemic coming. No one expected it to last more than a handful of weeks. No one could have imagined the terrible death toll it would exact. The past 18 months tested all of us beyond our limits. Elmont and Franklin Square, however, remain strong. They are full of fighters. Now we understand just how resilient we, as a community, are. Just as we saw in Superstorm Sandy's wake Stuart in 2012, neighbors have been helping neighbors Richner throughout the Covid-19 crisis, delivering food and medical supplies to vulnerable residents, providing meals for the jobless and just checking in on one another. Thankfully, as of this writing in mid-August, some 80 percent of Nassau County residents had received at least their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccines, and the infection rate had dropped locally to around 4 percent. Let us hope and pray it remains at or falls below that level so people remain safe, and we can continue our successful reopening of the economy. That will depend on all of us doing our parts — most importantly, scheduling a vaccination appointment if you have not already made one. Throughout the crisis, the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald has provided invaluable news to the community, including information on institution closings, new safety protocols and, unfortunately, remembrances of lives lost. I want to thank our journalists for their commitment to the community. Our staff, categorized as essential workers, have been out in the field regularly, even during the height of the pandemic, to ensure people who work and live in Elmont and Franklin Square had access to the best and most up-to-date information. Additionally, Richner Communications, the parent company of the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald, was proud to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in small business marketing grants to entrepreneurs across the South Shore, including many in the community. We know small businesses are the lifeblood of any community — especially Elmont and Franklin Square — so we are hopeful these funds will help your favorite stores and restaurants get back on their feet. In this edition of our community guide, we look at all that is wonderful about Elmont and Franklin Square, at the same time that we examine what has changed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Living In Franklin Square/Elmont is a special publication of the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald, hometown newspaper of these communities. Living In is published in cooperation with the local Chambers of Commerce, and we are honored to mark another year as the chambers' official publication. We hope you find this issue of Living In Franklin Square/Elmont useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 52 weeks a year. Be well and be safe.

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Belmont Stakes .............................20 Clubs ....................................... 21-22 Elected Officials.............................26 Emont the Chamber................ 29-30 Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce........... 31-34 Franklin Square Elmont Schools........................ 16-17 Greetings from the Elmont Chamber ...........................28 Greetings from the Franklin Square Chamber ...............8 Historical Time line Franklin and Elmont ......................................... 6-7 Library ...........................................18 Living in Elmont ............................14 Living in Franklin Square.................9 Medical Services ...........................10 Mount Siani South Nassau ...........12 Out and About Parks and Rec.......23 Places of Worship ..........................24 Police and Fire ...............................19 Publisher Letter ...............................3 Reach the Herald...........................30 Seniors...........................................25 Town and County ..........................27

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE •1643

John Carman and the Rev. Robert Fordham traded with four local Indian tribes for approximately 64,000 acres of what became the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead. The purchase price: approximately $100 in modern money.

•1664

The area passed into English control, becoming part of the colony of New York.

•1790

George Washington passed through on his tour or Long Island. Writing in his diary, he noted that the area was entirely treeless, except for a few “scraggly fruit trees.”

•1851

Bernard Rottkamp and Caroline Engle married and moved to Foster’s Meadow. They were to have 14 children, 10 of whom survived infancy.

•1853

Louis Schroerer built a hotel near a tollgate on what is now Arden Boulevard. The hotel attracted a large number of visitors, especially Germans, many of whom were interested in moving from New York City.

•1867

Ruthless, a 3-year-old filly, won the first Belmont Stakes horse race at Jerome Park in the Bronx. The race was named for Wall Street mogul August Belmont Sr. It moved to Elmont in 1905.

•1887

St. Boniface opened a four-room school, with an auditorium. Nuns of the Dominican order were invited to teach and built a convent on land donated by the parish.

•1650

Christopher and Thomas Foster bought land from the Dutch, intending to raise cattle and sheep. They named the land Foster’s Meadow. The name stuck for the next 200 years.

•1683

The area of Elmont and Franklin Square became part of Queens County under a three-part division of Long Island.

•1840

Walt Whitman served for three months as schoolmaster in the Trimming Square school district, located at the juncture of Franklin Square, Garden City South and West Hempstead.

•1902

Perhaps the most significant milestone in the development of modern Elmont, Belmont Park was opened. A turreted neogothic mansion on the property belonging to William de Forest Manice served as the Turf and Field Club headquarters until 1956.

•1910

Orville and Wilbur Wright staged an aerial competition — the first air race ever held in the U.S. — from Elmont to the Statue of Liberty and back. The crowd drew 150,000 spectators.

•1919

Sir Barton became the first Triple Crown winner.

•1852

The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ was consecrated. It was reconsecrated in 1857 and dedicated to St. Boniface, the patron saint of Germany.

•1923

The Franklin Square Hose and Chemical Company was formed.

The Rev. Peter Hartraub was appointed the first pastor of St. Boniface.

The Franklin Square National Bank opened; it would eventually become the 18th largest bank in the nation.

•1929 •1882

The area was subdivided into the areas of Alden Manor and Locustwood. Foster’s Meadow was renamed Elmont.

•1899

Elmont and Franklin Square became part of the newly formed Nassau County.

•1907

The Franklin Hook & Ladder Co. No.1 was formed in Munson.

•1918

The U.S. Postal Service inaugurated airmail service between New York City and Washington, D.C. Belmont Park was designated as the terminus for New York deliveries.

•1920

Man O’ War, one of the great thoroughbreds of all time, won the Belmont Stakes by 20 lengths.

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The Franklin Square National Bank created the first bank credit card in the 1950s.

Sewanhaka (“island of shells”) High School opened.

•1939

The cornerstone of the new Plattdeutsche Park Restaurant was laid. Originally the Plattdeutsche Volksfest Vereen of Brooklyn, its sister organization, the Plattdeustsche Home and Enhanced Living Apartments, bills itself as “one of the finest senior living complexes on Long Island.”

The Franklin Hook & Ladder Co. and the Franklin Square Hose and Chemical Company merged to become the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District.

•1928

The Elmont Fire Department was established.

•1937

The Franklin Square Free Library Association was formed.

•1939

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•1939

The Elmont Memorial and Franklin Square Public libraries were granted charters by the state.

•1943

Between $25 million and $30 million were raised in a “Back the Attack” benefit in which entrants to Belmont Park had to purchase war bonds to gain admission.

•1952

The large number of soldiers returning from military service combined with easy access to New York City helped Franklin Square become one of the fastest growing areas on Long Island. Farmland was almost completely transformed into residential developments.

•1964

Franklin Square and Elmont libraries celebrated their 25th anniversaries.

•1973

Secretariat, one of horse racing’s iconic thoroughbreds, won the Triple Crown, taking the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths in a course record for 1½ miles that still stands.

•1940

Belmont Park hosted War Relief Day to benefit the American Red Cross.

•1974

The Franklin Square National Bank was declared insolvent in a scandal involving Italian financier Michele Sindona. At the time, it was the largest bank failure in U.S. history.

•2002 •1950

Local residents wondered if an Abomb had exploded or Martians had invaded, as an earthquake shook the area for nearly half a minute.

•1956

Elmont Memorial and H. Frank Carey high schools opened.

• 1964-1968 Belmont Park underwent redevelopment.

Local residents felt the effects of a 5.1 earthquake that rattled windows and shook computer monitors.

•2015

The Franklin National Bank building was placed on the list of National Register of Historic Places.

•2017

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the N.Y. Islanders hockey franchise would be granted the conditional right to build an arena on 43 acres at Belmont Park.

•2020-21

The worldwide coronavirus pandemic strikes, and Black Lives Matter protests are organized.

•1992

Hurricane Andrew devastated Elmont and Franklin Square, along with much of Long Island, causing hundreds of millions in damage.

•2012

Superstorm Sandy struck Elmont and Franklin Square, inflicting widespread damage costing tens of millions of dollars. The results can still be seen in zombie houses and buildings that are still awaiting repairs.

•2017

A renewed request was sent out for proposals to develop Belmont Park.

•2018

Civic associations from Elmont, Floral Park and Queens announced the formation of the Belmont Park Community Coalition to oppose the construction of the proposed arena.

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This Franklin Square movie theater, which is among the few Art Deco structures left in the Town of Hempstead, was granted historic landmark status by the Town of Hempstead in 2019.

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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 Lisa DelliPizzi prosperity of our member businesses. During the last 18 months, I personally visited all of our member restaurants and pizzerias to make sure that they applied for and obtained an outdoor dining permit. I plan to increase our membership (we now have about 176 members). We have a new website, which is exciting news for all our member businesses, www.franklinsquarechamber.com. We also have a Facebook page (@franklin.square.chamber) that is frequently updated. We will act as an information and referral service about Franklin Square and its businesses. Our chamber works closely with the com-

munity by hosting ribbon-cutting and grandopening ceremonies for new businesses. We also donate two scholarships per year to two local high schools. Each year we recognize one “Businessperson of the Year” at a Legislative Breakfast, we host a “Business Expo," and we have an annual “Getting To Know You and Business Networking Event." As a business owner for 30 years, I have found that 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! Call the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce at (516) 775-0001 if you have any comments or questions, or you can contact me via text at (516) 319-3647 or email at LDPCEO@ hotmail.com.

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A banner honoring astronaut Mike Massimino, of Franklin Square, was unveiled in November 2020.

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Daisy Troop 2064 helped beautify the neighborhood on Sept. 29, 2021, by planting mums around the Best Market shopping center.

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Mary Kate Tischler and her daughter, Ruby, visited Dawn and Alana Freifeld’s Sharing Table on Cathedral Avenue in November 2020.

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The Franklin Square Historical Society joined with local elected officials and the Franklin Square Civic Association on April 14.

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The Franklin Square Senior Center grilled up some delicious food during Town of Hempstead’s Senior Program BBQ Kickoff on May 6.

hat is now Franklin Square was originally used as grazing land and farmland by settlers near the center of the Hempstead Plains. By the 1950s, homes started to encroach on farmland. Franklin Square was a major beneficiary of the migration of people from New York City. The Franklin Square Union Free School District is consists of the Polk Street, John Street and Washington Street elementary schools. The nearby Willow Road Elementary School is in Valley Stream District 13. The high schools in the area are Valley Stream North and H. Frank Carey. Franklin Square has a volunteer fire department and is served by the Nassau County Police Department’s 5th Precinct. Its most notable park is Rath Park, which includes a pool, basketball, handball, tennis, football and baseball fields and a playground. Local organizations include the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, currently led by President Lisa DelliPizzi; a historical society; youth football and soccer programs; and Franklin Square Little League. One of Franklin Square’s oldest and most notable restaurants is Plattdeutsche, which hosts many community events. Franklin Square has about 29,320 residents living in about 9,600 housing units, according to the 2010 census. Notable natives of Franklin Square include the artist and author Barbara Rosenthal, who wrote for the Franklin Square Bulletin in 1959 at age 11; novelist Alice Hoffman; radio personality Rich Davis; country singer Lisa Matassa; “Jersey Shore” reality television show star Jenni “JWoww” Farley; music journalist and award-winning author Jeff Tamarkin; radio and television host Sean Hannity; NASA astronaut Michael Massimino; and Major League Baseball player Al Weis.

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Breast Cancer Action Coalition 1 in 9: Hewlett House 86 East Rockaway Road Hewlett 11557 374-3190 (Programs for breast cancer patients and survivors)

Mercy Medical Center 1000 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre 11571 705-2525 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale 11553 559-1000 Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 572-0123 North Shore University Hospital 300 Community Drive Manhasset 11030 562-0100 Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Valley Stream 900 Franklin Ave. Valley Stream 11580 256-6000 Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center 270-05 76th Ave. New Hyde Park 11040 (718) 470-7000 Northwell Health St. Joseph’s Hospital 4295 Hempstead Turnpike Bethpage 11714 579-6000 St. Francis Hospital 100 Port Washington Blvd. Roslyn 11576 562-6000 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital 327 Beach 19th St. Far Rockaway 11691 (718) 869-7000 South Nassau Communities Hospital One Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 632-3000 South Nassau Urgent Care Center at Long Beach 325 E. Bay Drive Long Beach 11561 870-1010

SErvICES Winthrop University Hospital 259 First St., Mineola 11501 663-0333

Drugs, Alcohol Dependencies Alcoholics Anonymous 292-3045 Hotline: 292-3040 www.nassauny-aa.org Al-Anon and Alateen (For families and friends of alcoholics) 433-8003 Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805 Gam-Anon Hotline Gamblers Anonymous (877) 442-4248 LINK Center for Drug Info Inc. 185 Merrick Road, Suite 2D Lynbrook 11563 887-4848 L.I. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 1025 Old Country Road Mineola 11501 747-2606

For the Disabled ANCHOR (Answering the Needs of Citizens with Handicaps through Organized Recreation) 431-6946 Helen Keller Services for the Blind (516) 485-1234 Office for the Physically Challenged 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale 11553 227-7399

Mental Health Family and Children’s Association 129 Jackson St. Hempstead 11550 746-0350 Long Island Crisis Center 2740 Martin Ave., Suite 2 Bellmore 11710 826-0244 Hotline: 679-1111 (24-hour crisis hotline and suicide prevention services) Mental Health Association of Nassau County 16 Main St., Hempstead 11550 489-2322

South Shore Child Guidance Center 91 Guy Lombardo Ave. Freeport 11520 868-3030 (Outpatient services for children 18 and under)

Special Services AHRC Nassau 189 Wheatley Road Glen Head 11545 626-1000 HIV, AIDS, STD Hotline 800-462-6785 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association 534 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 10 Melville 11747 (631) 348-0422 www.diabetes.org American Heart Association 125 E. Bethpage Rd., Suite 100 Plainview 11803 777-8447

Nassau County Alliance for Addiction Services Hotline: 679-1111 Admin: 897-1330

Nassau County Department of Mental Health 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 200, Uniondale 11553 227-7057

American Lung Association 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge 11788 (212) 889-3370 www.alany.org

Northwell Health Project Outreach 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 250 West Hempstead 11552 481-2890

South Nassau Communities Hospital Mental Health Counseling Center 2277 Grand Ave Baldwin, 11510 377-5000

Arthritis Foundation 150 Broadhollow Rd., Suite 222 Melville 11747 (631) 427-8272 www.arthritis.org

Narcotics Anonymous 827-9500

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Urgent Care City MD (212) 772-3627 citymd.com Locations in: Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Merrick, East Meadow and more

Radiology Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 992-6437 (631) 992-6437 Locations in Lynbrook, Elmont, Merrick and more

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Long Island Reach celebrating 50 years of helping families in need. Long Island Reach is a community based, multi-service agency providing a broad range of rehabilitative and treatment services for youth and their families, serving residents of Nassau County.

Outpatient Chemical Dependence and Mental Health Services REACH offers programs for emotional and mental illness,including teletherapy, individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations and vocational counseling. Crisis hotline services operating Monday through Thursday evenings.

Maintaining Recovery During Covid-19 REACH offers therapy for those suffering from anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation, relapse prevention education along with ongoing therapy and support services.

Harriet Eisman Community School This REACH alternative high school offers classes especially geared to the academic and emotional needs of its students.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau continues to serve community, breaks new ground By Mike Smollins When faced with an “unprecedented” situation in April 2020 as coronavirus numbers reached their peak, 383, the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital rose to the occasion and banded together to get through the difficult time. Now, staff is gearing up to continue the fight against the Delta variant. While many lives were lost to the coronavirus, the hospital celebrated the release of hundreds of Covid-19 positive patients who were released with a clean bill of health. At a time when front-line workers were stretched thin, the Oceanside community and many others came together to show their support, donating food to the hospital’s staff daily throughout the pandemic. With Covid-19 cases back on the rise and new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance announced on July 27, local hospitals are in full preparation mode. Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief medical officer at MSSN, recently discussed how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from the variant. Sharma said that Mount Sinai has seen an increase over the last week in their Covid patient census. Where the hospital saw one to two cases a day in June, they saw eight between July 29 and 30. Those new cases among patients have universally been seen in unvaccinated individuals. “The challenge with Delta is that it is extremely transmissible,” Sharma said. “Even vaccinated individuals are getting Delta and we are seeing that in our staff.” Sharma added that most of the cases the hospital has seen has come from travel. “We came out of the box, and we may have to go back in the box for a little bit,” he said. “That’s going to be challenging and I think we are going to see a lot of Covid cases as a result of that.” Before, during and after the surge of the pandemic, MSSN was committed to delivering standardsetting, patient-centered health care. It is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees. The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care,

expert orthopedic services, and emergency and elective angioplasty. MSSN has been designated as an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQIP and is also a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The Guidelines®”-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. MSSN’s beautiful North Addition houses two 36bed medical surgical units, a 36-bed inpatient behavioral health unit and comprehensive maternity services center with 26 private postpartum rooms, spacious labor and delivery rooms and a neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital’s Emergency Services department is one of the largest and most advanced on Nassau County’s South Shore. Designated a regional stroke center and Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, the department houses 35 treatment rooms and specialty care, including a high-speed CT-scan and x-ray facility, pediatric emergency room and psychiatric emergency room. MSSN is the only hospital on Nassau’s South Shore permitted to perform angioplasty in an emergency or an elective basis. In the event you or a loved one need angioplasty, it can be performed on the spot at the hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And services are expanding, as on June 22, MSSN celebrated the groundbreaking for its J-Wing on its Oceanside campus. The wing will serve as the cornerstone of hospital’s $400 million capital expansion to increase health-care services. Projected to open in 2023, the $130 million J-Wing will stand at four stories and 100,000 square feet. The chairman of Mount Sinai’s board of directors, Joe Fennessy, said the board re-evaluated old plans for the facility, updating the infrastructure to match the evolving trends in health care. “We began to reimagine what this hospital should be, and we realized to best serve the needs of our community, we had to be something different,” he said. For more information about MSSN and its services, call (877) 768-8462 or (516) 632-3000, or go to www.southnassau.org. We encourage you to “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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Board members and local officials broke ground on the future home of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s J-Wing on June 22.

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Nearly 30 Elmont community members marched two miles around town on Jan. 18, 2021, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Atira Hall and Selene Ferdinand drew messages of hope at Elmont Road Park in July 2020 during Elmont Strong’s “Chalk the Walk” event.

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Natasha Warburton presented Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty with a gift basket on behalf of Cub Scout Pack 294 for his efforts to help feed local families in April.

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Elmont resident Hamza Akram helped organize an exotic car show and toy give-away event called “Toys 4 Eid,” in celebration of the holiday Eid on May 16.

lmont was first settled in the mid-1600s by Dutch settlers. The community remained primarily a loose collection of farms until the late 19th century. In 1898, the community’s borders were finally settled on. The Belmont Racetrack, a centerpiece of the hamlet, opened in 1905, and it has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. Its most prestigious race is the Belmont Stakes, an internationally acclaimed horse-racing competition. Like so many Long Island communities, Elmont underwent a housing boom in the post-World War II era. The Elmont School District includes six elementary schools: Dutch Broadway, Clara H. Carlson, Gotham Avenue, Covert Avenue, Alden Terrace and Stewart Manor. Nearly 2,000 students attend Elmont Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School, part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. Elmont also has a volunteer fire department and is served by the Nassau County Police Department’s 5th Precinct. Paul Sapienza leads the Elmont Chamber of Commerce. There are a number of civic associations, such as the Parkhurst Civic Association, that are dedicated to helping residents express their views. Elmont has about 33,200 residents living in about 10,300 housing units. One of the most prominent features of the community is the Elmont Memorial Library. A beautiful building and venue for a variety of events and entertainment series, the library boasts an auditorium and large space for meetings. Thousands visit the library every month for a truly interactive media experience. Notable natives of Elmont include WNBA President Donna Orender, author Nelson DeMille, former NFL player Vinny Testaverde, comedian Andy Kaufman, magician Christopher Sarantakos of “Criss Angel: Mind Freak,” and trainer Cara Castronuova, who has appeared on “The Biggest Loser” television show.

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The Elmont Chamber sponsors many events in the community including:

• Annual “State of Elmont” meeting in conjunction

with the Civic Associations and Community Groups.

• Numerous Networking events throughout the year. • The Paul Sapienza - Belmont Stakes Parade held annually in cooperation with NYRA.

• The Paul Sapienza - Paul J. Muscarella Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

Members partake in an updated website and social media campaigns to promote their businesses The Elmont Chamber and Community welcome our new neighbors, The New York Islanders! “Before you click on an internet purchase — think shopping locally first!”

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Bart Calia, Lisa DelliPizzi and Carmela Calia. They opened Carmela’s Pizzeria in 1971. The Restaurant opened in 1998. This year is their 50th Anniversary.

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Sewanhaka Robotics Club earns numerous regional awards

he Sewanhaka Central High School District Robotics Club competed in and won various awards at the Long Island FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, which was held virtually. This year’s game, ULTIMATE GOAL, required students to build a robot to pick up foam rings from the floor and launch them into one of three different goals positioned on one side of a 12-by-8-foot field. On April 26, the Sewanhaka team was virtually recognized with the following awards: First Place Control Award, Second Place Inspire Award, Second Place Performance Award, Second Place Compass Award, Third Place Connect Award and Third Place Promote Award. Sewanhaka’s team Photos courtesy Sewanhaka Central High School District finished second out of 20 competiThe Sewanhaka Central High School District Robotics Club was recognized with multors from across Long Island. tiple awards at the Long Island Regional FIRST Tech Challenge Championship in May.

The robotics team at Gotham Avenue School worked together for this year’s FIRST Lego League competition to create socially distant sensory walks in the hallways of the school.

Decorating Gotham Avenue’s hallways

he robotics team at Gotham Avenue School in Elmont took part in FIRST Lego League’s 2021 competition despite coronavirus restrictions, engaging in the competition inside the school building at Gotham Avenue rather than at the organization’s event. FIRST Lego League’s events aim to teach science, technology, engineering and math to

children between ages four and 16 through hands-on activities. This year’s FIRST Lego League competition challenged the robotics team at Gotham Avenue School to create a design that increased physical activity at the school, amid a pandemic that has reduced the level of exercise both many students and teachers engage in on a day-to-day basis.

2021 - 2022 Public Schools Elmont Union Free School District Board of Education President: Michael Jaime Vice President: Dr. Tameka Battle-Burkett Trustees: Dr. Michael Cantara Tiffany Capers Sharon Early Davis Nancy Garlick Anthony Maffea Sr. District Administration Office 326-5500 Elmont Road School 135 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003 Superintendent: Kenneth Rosner Alden Terrace School (K-6) 285-8310 1835 Central Ave., North Valley Stream 11580 Principal: Shawnée Warfield Clara H. Carlson School (K-6) 326-5570 235 Belmont Blvd., Elmont 11003 Principal: Stacia Walfall Dutch Broadway School (K-6) 326-5550 1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont 11003 Principal: Cynthia Qasim Gotham Avenue School (K-6) 326-5540 181 Gotham Ave., Elmont 11003 Principal: Wiliam Mingo Stewart Manor School (K-6) 326-5530 38 Stewart Ave., Stewart Manor 11530 Principal: Amanda Sagnelli Franklin Square Union Free School District Board of Education President: Stephen Toto Vice President: Helen Hoffman Trustees: Louis Curcio Diane Hansen William Leder District Administration Offices 481-4100 760 Washington St., Franklin Square 11010 Superintendent: Dr. Jared Bloom John Street School 505-6955, 481-5780 Nassau Boulevard, Franklin Square 11010 Principal: Thomas Riccobono Polk Street School 352-6300 960 Polk St., Franklin Square 11010

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South High School (Grades 7-12) 150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream 11581 (516) 791-0300 Principal: Maureen Henry Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education President: Frank Chiachiere Vice President: Jennifer Oliveri Trustees: Anthony Bonnelli, Gerardo Cavalieri, Patricia Farrell, Toni Pomerantz, Milagros Vicente

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Elmont Memorial High School celebrated the class of 2021 during its annual graduation ceremony in June 2021.

Principal: Gilbert Torossian Washington Street School 481-4100 760 Washington St., Franklin Square 11010 Principal: John Stella Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education President: Michael Jaime Administration Office 488-9800 77 Landau Ave., Floral Park 11001 Superintendent: Dr. James Grossane Elmont Memorial High School (7-12) 488-9200 555 Ridge Road, Elmont 11003 Principal: Kevin Dougherty H. Frank Carey High School (7-12) 539-9400 230 Poppy Ave., Franklin Square 11010 Principal: Christopher Fiore Floral Park Memorial High School (7-12) 488-9300 210 Locust St., Floral Park 11001 Principal: Jason Martin New Hyde Park Memorial High School (7-12) 488-9600 500 Tulip Ave., Floral Park 11001 Principal: Richard Faccio

and Liz Sollecito Valley Stream Central District Board of Education President: John Maier Vice President: Kenneth Cummings Trustees: Patricia Farrelll, Armando Hernandez, Lisa Pellicane, C. Sandra Okafor, Toni Pomerantz, Kelly Urena, Milagros Vicente, Markus Wilson Administrative Offices 1 Kent Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-5600 www.vschsd.org Dr. Wayne Loper, acting superintendent Central High School (Grades 10-12) 135 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 561-4400 Principal: Dr. Joseph Pompilio Memorial Junior High (Grades 7-9) 320 Fletcher Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 872-7700 Principal: Bret Strauss North High School (Grades 7-12) 750 Herman Ave., Franklin Square 11010 (516) 564-5500 Principal: Rachel Green Spartan Club President: Anthony DiClemente

Administrative Offices James A. Dever School (516) 568-6100 www.valleystream13.com Dr. Constance Evelyn, superintendent of schools James A. Dever School (Grades K-6) 585 Corona Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6120 Principal: Darren Gruen Howell Road School (Grades K-6) 1475 Howell Road, Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6130 Principal: Frank Huplosky Wheeler Avenue School (Grades 1-6) 1 W. Wheeler Ave., Valley Stream 11580 (516) 568-6140 Principal: John Frias Willow Road School (Grades K-6) 880 Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square 11010 (516) 568-6640 Principal: Rosalie Ambrosi

Parochial and Private Schools

Grace Lutheran School (Pre-K-6) 599-6557 400 Hempstead Ave., Malverne 11565 Grace Lutheran Play School and Pre-K 599-6557 Principal: Wanda Walters HANC (K-6) 565-5640 609 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead 11552 HANC Upper School (7-12) 538-8161 215 Oak Street, Uniondale 11553 Principal: Rabbi Shlomo Adelman

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Libraries Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont 11003 (516) 354-5280 Librarian in charge: Nadine Spano Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4:45 p.m. Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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Hundreds of Nassau County residents took part in early voting at the Elmont Memorial Library in October 2020.

Franklin Square Public Library 19 Lincoln Road 11010 (516) 488-3444 Director MaryAnn Tweedy Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: Closed Summer Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday: Closed

he libraries in Franklin Square and Elmont serve a vital function for the community. As a meeting place for clubs and organizations, the libraries also serve as havens for students who need to escape everyday destractions. Both libraries provide a free family movie viewing every week, live entertainment, lecturers, special exhibits, expert guests, and activites geared toward children and young adults to encourage them to read more, whether it’s a craft, game or seasonal celebration. They emphasize that achieving literacy is the key to a healthy and productive lifestyle, and there are many ways to experience it.

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Plaza Theatrical Producer Kevin F. Harrington, at lectern, announced the opening of a new musical theater at the Elmont Memorial Library in June 2021.

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Representatives of Northwell Health, the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department and the Nassau County Police Department.

FIRE Department Important Numbers Fire and Ambulance-for fire/ emergencies Elmont Fire Department 100 School Road, Elmont 11003 www.elmontfd.com Franklin Square & Munson F.D. 841 Liberty Place, Franklin Square 11010 Fax www.fsmfd.org

911 354-4560 354-2110 488-6790

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Firefighters Sebastian Pimentel, left, and Patrick McNeill pried open the door of the overturned car in 2019.

POLICE Department Important Numbers Emergency/Ambulance 911 Fifth Precinct Nassau County Police Department 573-6500 1655 Dutch Broadway, Elmont 11003 Auxiliary Police Unit No. 116 573-5512 831 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead 11552

Emergency numbers to know Sanitary District No. 6 481-7110 80 Cherry Valley Ave., West Hempstead 11552 Franklin Square Water District 354-0780 895 Schoeter Ave., Franklin Square 11010 A&A Veterinary Hospital 437-7222 414 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square 11010 Animal hospital of Elmont 285-4848 782 Elmont Road, No. 1, Elmont 11003 Hours: M-Th 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. PSEG Long Island www.psegliny.com Gas and Electric (800) 490-0025 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Child Abuse Hotline (800) 342-3720 Safe Center (Domestic Violence Hotline) 542-0404 Long Island Crisis Center 679 -1111 Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 942-6906 Rape Victims Hotline 222-2293

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The Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department at the community’s annual 9/11 ceremony at Rath Park in 2019.

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Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic By Tony Bellissimo

s coronavirus restrictions loosened, events such as the Belmont Stakes returned to their normal fanfare. A crowd at 11,238 roared with excitement as Essential Quality got redemption on June 6, 2021, when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Sent off as the 6-5 betting favorite, Essential Quality triumphed for the sixth time in seven starts and provided trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez with their first career Triple Crown wins. Owned by Dubai-based Godolphin Stables, the Tapit colt completed the famed 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion” in 2:27.11 and paid $4.60 to win. Preakness winner Rombauer finished a distant third. “With the Tapit on top, we really thought he

would get the mile and a half when given the opportunity,” Cox said. “We always thought he had the ability." In the winner’s circle, Godolphin President Jimmy Bell said Essential Quality, who last year won an Eclipse Award as a champion 2-year-old, has never run a bad race in his life. “He probably ran as good a race as he’s run in the Derby,” Bell added. Contested without spectators in 2020 because of the pandemic and shortened to 1 1/8 miles as the first leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont was again held in front of fans (limited to approximately 12-percent capacity) and at its standard distance. Rounding out the order of finish was Known Agenda, Bourbonic, Rock Your World, Overtook and France Go de Ina. Courtesy NYRA/Adam Coglianese

Above Photo: Essential Quality, top right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes on June 6.

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Clubs & Organizations

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Elmont American Legion Post 1033 veteran Bill DiPietro got a hug from one of the furry friends in attendance during Elmont’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Business Elmont Chamber of Commerce 864-4219 P.O. Box 030150 Elmont 11003 Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce 775-0001 P.O. Box 11 Franklin Square 11010 info@franklinsquarechamber.com

Civics Alden Manor Civic Association 285-7023 President Jaswick Williams Argo Civic Association P.O. Box 30734 354-5280 President: Mimi Pierre-Johnson Meets 4th Monday of the month SeptJune at Elmont Library at 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise. East End Civic Association/ Progressive Weona Civic Association P.O. Box 037060 Elmont 11003-7060 864-4219 President: Patrick Nicolosi Franklin Square Civilian Patrol Association P.O. Box 96 Franklin Square 11010

Email: fscivilianpatrol@gmail.com Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at the VFW hall on Lincoln Road in Franklin Square Indian American Kerala Center 358-2000 1824 Fairfax Street, Elmont Jamaica Square Improvement League 429-1557 President: Claudine Hall Locustwood/ Gotham Civic Association 488-2858 P.O. Box 030253 mail@elmontcivic.com www.elmontcivic.org Morton Civic Association mortoncivic@yahoo.com www.mortoncivic.org/ 672 Dogwood Ave., Franklin Square 11010 Parkhurst Civic Association President: Carl H. Achille Tudor Manor Civic Association P.O. Box 038373 Elmont NY. 11003 285-5029 President: Joyce Stowe tudor_M@elmont.org

Cultural Franklin Square Historical Society and Museum 775-7260 P.O. Box 45 Franklin Square 11010 President: Nancy Youngfert Mother’s Center of Southwest Nassau, Inc. 888-6262 2638 Central Ave, Baldwin tessb@mcswn.org http://mcswn.org/ Mothers of Malverne President: Sonia Bicocchi Open to all mothers in the area, but moms must submit a membership form www.momsofmalverne.wordpress.com Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra 565-0646 859 Willow Road Franklin Square 11010 Music Director: Louis Panacciulli www.npso.org Fraternal New York 1 Elks 599-1515 57 Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook Exalted Ruler: Lisa Moldovan Lion’s Club of Franklin Square 437-4919 1037 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square 11010

Long Island Society of Italian Americans President: Diane Langella 57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook, 11563 Knights of Columbus Floral Park Council No. 2345 352-9770 33 South Tyson Ave., Floral Park 11001 Knights of Columbus Twelve Apostles Council 990 Holzheimer Street Franklin Square, 11010 Grand Knight Angelo Laveglia Knights of Columbus Alfred E. Smith Council #3005 682 Elmont Road, Elmont Grand Knight: Mike Nass Email: aesligyd@aol.com Sons of Italy in America America Lodge No. 2245 VFW Hall, 68 Lincoln Rd. Franklin Square 11010 President: Gloria Maffettone Sons of Norway Garborg Lodge No. 265 (209) 572-0323 Continued on next page

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Members of the Ladies Auxiliary in Elmont gathered in front of the Veterans Memorial to honor their heroes during the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony in May. Continued from previous page

Political Conservative Party of Nassau 1 Sydney Street, Plainview, 11803 433-8568 League of Women Voters of Nassau County 431-1628 P.O. Box 305, Port Washington 11050 Nassau County Democratic Committee 294-3366 100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 115, Garden City, 11530 www.nassaucountydems.com Nassau County Republican Committee 334-5800 164 Post Ave., Westbury www.nassaucountygop.com

Service Nassau County Auxiliary Police Elmont Unit No. 104 Phone: 573-5512 831 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead 11552 Insp. Neal Rosenblatt www.ncap116.org

Elmont Fire District 354-4560 100 School Road, Elmont 11003 Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department 354-2110 841 Liberty Place Franklin Square 11010 www.fsmfd.org Emergency: 742-3300 Ladies Auxiliary: 354-2110 Community Counseling Services of West Nassau 328-1717 1200A Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, 11010 Homemakers Council of Nassau County Franklin Square Chapter 741-2209 President: Carrol Cascino St. Catherine of Sienna Parish Social Ministry Outreach Office 775-0840 995 Lutz St., Franklin Square Salvation Army Nassau County Rehab Center 194 Front Street, Hempstead, 11550 481-7600

Veterans American Legion Franklin Square Post No. 1014 488-6360 Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at Plattduetsche Restaurant American Legion of Elmont Post No. 1033 354-9884 60 Hill Ave., Elmont 11003 Comdr. Lecia A. Rodriques-Whyte American Legion Malverrne Post No.44 599-8645 250 Franklin Ave., Malverne Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Elmont Post No. 455 328 Mecham Ave., Elmont 11003 VFW Frank P. Curry Jr. Post No. 2718 354-9393 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square 11010 Commander John Conway

Youth B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) 433-2296 Nassau-Suffolk Region

Boy Scouts of America https://www.nassaucountydems.com/ 797-7600 Theodore Roosevelt Council 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 www.trbsca.org Girl Scouts of Nassau County 741-2550 110 Ring Road, Garden City, 11530 Franklin Square Raider’s Soccer P.O. Box 281 Franklin Square 11010 900-3772 Franklin Square Warriors President: Frank Dellarosa Email :fswarriorsfootball@gmail.com Gateway Youth Outreach 328-1550 534 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003 Executive Director: Patrick Boyle Free Counseling, recreational, and social activities for children Franklin Square Little League 234 Harrison Street, Franklin Square, 11010 Email: info@fslittleleague.org Franklin Square/Elmont PAL hwww.franklinsquareelmontpal.com

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State Parks Long Island State Parks Regional Headquarters (631) 669-1000 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon, 11703 Hempstead Lake State Park 766-1029 525 Eagle Ave., West Hempstead, 11552 Jones Beach 785-1600 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, 11793 Valley Stream State Park 825-4128 Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream11580 Nassau County Parks

hough geographically close to New York City, Franklin Square and Elmont each has ample parks and attractions for residents to escape the constant grind. Historic Belmont Park in Elmont is more than a racetrack. It’s also for kids and parents to picnic and play on the sprawling grounds of the 430-acre park. Rath Park in Franklin Square is the central hub for residents looking for a relaxing afternoon.

Residents can catch a summer show sponsored by the Franklin Square Civic Association, or play a pick-up game of basketball.

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Top Photo: Rescuing Families held its third Restoring Hope BBQ in Franklin Square in July. Courtesy Marge Kelly

Bottom Photo: Board members of the Garden City Community League South were joined by Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella at the dedication at Garden City South Park in June.

Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums 572-0200 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow 11554 Hall’s Pond Park 733-0879 671 Nassau Blvd., No. 635, West Hempstead 11552 Bay Park 571-7245 198 First Ave., East Rockaway, 11518 North Woodmere Park 571-7800 750 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream 11581 Inwood Park 571-7894 600 Bayview Ave., Inwood 11096 Grant Park 571-7821 Broadway and Sheridan Aves., Hewlett 11557 Cow Meadow Park 571-8685 701 South Main St. No.1, Freeport 11520

Town of Hempstead Parks Town of Hempstead Parks and Recreation Commission 292-9000 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead 11550 Averill Boulevard Park 437-5881 145 Averill Blvd., Franklin Square 11010 Dutch Broadway Park 285-4118 2161 Dutch Broadway, Elmont 11003 Elmont Road Park 755 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003

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Garden City South Community Park 538-1919 30 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South 11530 Hendrickson Avenue Park 437-1221 Hendrickson and Rouquette avenues, Elmont 11003 Rath Park 488-1843 849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square 11010 Recreation 437-1191 Echo Park and Pool 483-7400 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead 11552 Information 483-1616 Lifeguard 565-0508 Harold A. Walker Memorial Park 766-2277 1085 Woodfield Road, Lakeview 11570

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Bethany French Baptist Church, in Elmont, held a vigil on July 10 for the recently assassinated Jovenel Moïse, the president of Haiti, who was murdered on July 7.

Elmont Lutheran Church of Elmont 1840 Atherton Ave. 437-2891 Pastor: The Rev. John McKenzie Bethel International Church 1851 Hempstead Tpke. Bible Baptist Church 779 Elmont Road 837-0465 Pastor: Carl Lubin First Church of God 657 Meacham Ave. 418-2190 Info@FirstCOG.com Christian Ministries Fellowship 1540 Hempstead Turnpike 355-2709 cmf@cmfglobal.org Elmont Jewish Center (Orthodox) 500 Elmont Road 488-1616 Rabbi: Chaim Blachman Elmont Temple Church 682 Elmont Road 285-5050 Pastor: James LaMar Emmanuel Baptist Church 1880 Pelham St. 354-1332 ebc@ebceny.org

India Gospel Assembly 439 Meacham Ave. 775-6846 Elder: K.A. George www.indiagospelassembly.com Mahanaïm French Seventh Day Adventist Church 277 Hempstead Turnpike Pastor: The Rev. Antoine Nyobe 775-1207 Muhammadi Masjid Islamic Center 681 Elmont Road 285-3439 www.muhammadimasji.org St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church 631 Elmont Road 354-0715 St. Gregorios Orthodox Church 175 Cherry Lane Floral Park, 11001 285-4147 Vicar: Rev. Yesudasan Pappan Cor Episcopa 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 354-1156 Rabbi: Samuel Kehati

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead 11552 483-8650 Pastor: Rev. Frederick McElderry

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St. Basil Malankara Orthodox

Ascension Lutheran Church of Franklin Square 145 Franklin Ave. 352-1263 Bethel Assembly of God Church 194 Court House Rd. 326-3215 office@bethelagny.org Episcopal Church of St. James the Just 858 Roosevelt St. Grace Baptist Church 798 Hempstead Turnpike 564-1038 Pastor: Rev. Kent R. Sager Congregation Shaaray Shalom 711 Dogwood Ave. West Hempstead 11552 481-7448 Rabbi: Arthur Vernon shaarayinfo@gmail.com

Church 17 Randolph Ave. 326-4394 Vicar: The Rev. Thomas Paul

Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square 971 Sobo Ave. 437-3210 Pastor: Rev. Lloyd Sterrett

St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church 33 New Hyde Park Rd. 352-0146 Pastor: Richard Figliozzi Wesley United Methodist Church 481-1797 619 Fenworth Blvd., Pastor: The Rev. Nelson Ngoy

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Senior Groups Senior Community Service Center 481-3322 619 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square 11010 Elmont Senior Center 354-4777 138 Elmont Road, Elmont 11003 Franklin Square Senior Center 328-3010 1182 Martha Place, Franklin Square 11010 Lakeview Senior Citizens 292-9000 Harold Walker Memorial Park 1221 Woodfield Rd., Lakeview 11552 Nassau County Department of Senior Affairs 227-8900 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. #260 Uniondale 11553 Deputy Commissioner: James Dolan, Jr. Senior Adult Club of St. Catherine of Sienna 352-0146 Meets every Mon. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 990 Holtzheimer St. Franklin Square 11010

Services

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Top photo: Nurse Joana Anash-Yap gave Joy Cameron, 70, a Covid vaccine at the Elmont Senior Center in March. Courtesy John Frascella

Bottom photo: Franklin Square resident Emma Pughielli turned 100 in 2021.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (866) 227-7442 750 Third Ave., New York 10022 Home Energy Assistance Program 227-8519 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Medicare (800) 633-4227 Senior Citizen Law Services (Nassau Suffolk Law Services Senior Citizen Law Project) 227-8900 Social Security Administration

(800) 772-1213 84 N. Main St., Freeport 11520 www.ssa.gov Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment 485-8100 200 North Franklin St. (second floor), Hempstead 11550 Veterans’ Affairs Health Care Clinic 2201 Hempstead Tpke., Building Q, East Meadow 11554 (631) 754-7978 Veterans’ Service Agency 572-6565

Care Programs A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility 572-1400 Admissions: 572 - 1510 Fax: 483 - 1992 Long Island Jewish Valley Stream 256-6000 Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center 1025 Old Country Rd., Westbury 11590 767-6856

Housing Plattduetsche Senior Residence 352-4252 1150 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square 11010 Department of Assessment STAR 571-1500 (School Tax Relief Program) 240 Old Country Road, Fourth Floor, Mineola 11501 People over 65 may qualify for reductions on real property taxes. Town of Hempstead Housing Authority 485-9666 760 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale 11553 Chairman: Frank Saracino

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Town Officials

Town Clerk

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Councilman 2nd District

Kate Murray

Donald Clavin (R)

Councilman 3rd District

Thomas Muscarella

Bruce Blakeman

COUNTY

Nassau County Executive

Nassau County Acting District Attorney

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

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

Laura Curran (D)

Joyce A. Smith. (D)

Nassau County Comptroller

Jack Schnirman (D) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

FEDERAL

Nassau County Clerk

Maureen O’Connell (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2660

Nassau County Legislator - District 3

Carrié Solages (D) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6203

STATE

Nassau County Legislator - District 8

Vincent Muscarella (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6208

Governor

Kathy Hochul (D)

NYS State Capitol Building

State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D)

Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

State Senator - 6th District

State Senator-7th district

990 Stewart Ave., Suite LL45A Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-1700 Room 947 LOB Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3260

1 Old Country Rd. Suite 270 Carle Place, N.Y. 11514 (516) 746-5924 Room 805 LOB Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-2170

Kevin Thomas (D)

Anna Kaplan (D)

United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D)

145 Pinelawn Rd, Suite 300 Melville, N.Y. 11747 United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

United States Senator

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 155 Pinelawn Rd., Suit United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

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State Senator - 9th District

Todd Kamindky(D)

55 Front Street Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 Legislative Office Building (518) 455-3401 kaminsky@nysenate.gov

State Assemblyman 19th District

Ed Ra (R)

825 East Gate Boulevard Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516)535-4095 444 CAP 544 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4627

State Assemblywoman 22nd District

Michaelle Solages (D) 1690 Central Court Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580 (516) 599-2972 LOB 619 827 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4465

United States Representative 4th District

United States Representative 5th District

229 Seventh St., Suite 300 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008 2435 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

67-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Arverne, N.Y. 11692 (347) 230-4032 2310 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-3461

Kathleen Rice (D)

Gregory Meeks (D)

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Town & County Nassau County Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature, which comprises members from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director, who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. Residents may submit petitions for proposed laws that legislators must consider. Legislators serve two-year terms. The county executive — currently Democrat Laura Curran — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently Jack Schnirman; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and county clerk, Maureen O’Connell. Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Assessor’s Office ............571-1500 Assessment Review .......571-2391 Board of Elections ..........571-2411 Bus Information .............542-0100 Civil Service ....................572-1873 Community College .......572-7500 Consumer Affairs ...........571-2600 Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) .........572-0750 County Attorney .............571-3056 County Clerk ..................571-2664 County Comptroller .......571-2386 County Executive ...........571-3131 County Legislature .........571-6636 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction .......................227-7007 District Attorney .............571-3800 Economic Development .572-1915 Film Commission ...........572-0012 Fire Commission ............572-1000 Health Department ........227-9697 Housing & Intergov. Affairs ..............572-1915 Human Resources ..........571-4246 Human Rights Commission ...................571-3663 Investigations .................571-0533 Leg. Budget Review Office .................571-6296

Management and Budget Office .................571-4273 Medical Center ..............572-0123 Medical Examiner ..........572-6400 Mental Health ................227-7057 Minority Affairs ..............571-6174 Parks, Recreation, Museums .......................572-0200 Planning Commission ....571-5844 Physically Challenged.....227-7399 Probation Department ...571-5700 Public Works ..................571-9600 Purchasing Office ...........571-4200 Recreation ......................571-3090 Section 8 and Homeless 571-0360 Senior Citizen Affairs ......227-8900 Sheriff’s Department ......571-2113 Social Services Department....................227-8519 Traffic and Parking Violations .......................572-2700 Traffic Safety Board ........571-5032 Treasurer’s Office............571-2090 Veterans Services ...........572-8452 Volunteer Services ..........572-8452 Youth Board ...................227-7134

Town of Hempstead The Town of Hempstead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles, with a population of roughly 760,000 people. Within the town, there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads. Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Republican Donald Clavin — and a six-member Town Council. The council members are elected from one of six districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have four-year terms of office. The supervisor is the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the town’s chief financial officer, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget. Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations, and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes.

Town Hall One Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. ........812-3260 Councilmembers Bruce Blakeman..............812-3523 Thomas Muscarella ........812-3179 Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll ..........538-1500 Town Clerk Kate Murray ...................812-3046 Town Attorney ...............489-5000 Animal Shelter ...............785-5220 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission 489-5000 Comptroller ....................489-5000

Conservation and Waterways .....................431-9200 Highway Department .....489-5000 Housing Authority ..........485-9666 Occupational Resources .485-5000 Parks and Recreation .....292-9000 Planning and Economic Development .................538-7100 Public Safety ..................538-1900 Sanitation.......................378-4210 Special pick-up ...............378-8484 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors.......................378-2200 Senior Enrichment ..........485-8100 Water department .........794-8300 24-hour emergency line ...............794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals ......................489-5000

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elcome to Elmont – a place where new opportunities are born. A vibrant business community with limitless possibilities. A beautiful hamlet to live, work and play. I am honored to have been elected as President of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce. This term Julie Marchesella of office is a team effort on behalf of our Board of Directors to complete the projects begun by our esteemed colleague, Paul Sapienza. He is greatly missed by all who lived, worked, and loved him among the many organizations and business community of which he was a part. This edition of the Herald’s Living In Elmont/ Franklin Square provides valuable information to our residents, members and visitors alike. Here 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 looking to find a local business, advertise your business or grow your business. We are here to help. The Elmont Chamber of Commerce continues to meet monthly by Zoom due to the

pandemic. A Networking Committee has been set up to foster trade among the membership and spur business in our community for those who wish to meet in person. We continue to share ideas. Our Social Media Committee has hired a consultant to increase our presence on the internet in addition to our website. I urge all members and residents to “like” and “Share” our Facebook and Instagram pages with your friends. We welcome a new season with the New York Racing Association and look forward to the completion of the USB Islander’s Arena and WELCOME our new neighbors – THE ISLANDERS!! Beautification and Economic Development are always on our list! Please continue to support the local businesses and organizations that help make Elmont a great place to shop, dine and live. Please browse through our membership list and familiarize yourself with our members. I anticipate collaborating with our elected officials and continue to be a resource for our membership. Sincerely,

Julie Marchesella, President

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325 Hempstead Turnpike Corp. Julie Marchesella P.O. Box 685 Merrick, NY 11566 631-245-3782

Flushing Bank 661 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516- 488-6400 Franklin Square/ Emont Herald 2 Endo Blvd Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000

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A & S Bagels Gregory Scoleri 761 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-326-9288

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A Cut Above Haircutters, Inc. John Gigante 1410 Hempstead Turnpike 516-460-8626

Nassau County police officials along with members of the Elmont PAL, the Sapienza family and Elmont Chamber of Commerce gathered outside Sapienza Bakery in February, when the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy donated $1,000 to the organization in Paul Sapienza’s name.

Animal Hospital of Elmont Roger Warren 782 Elmont Road 516-285-4848

BLC Recruiting Linsdale McKenzie 512 Pinebrook Court West Hempstead, NY 11552 917-685-9167

Coldwell Banker American Homes Sandi Gerson 1069 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-825-6511

BXQ Laundry Lloyd Bucknor 381 Meacham Avenue 516-354-5545

CPA Javaid Accounting Stella Wu 64 Doherty Avenue

Annabel Bazante Law, PLLC 524 Lucille Avenue (516) 216-1787 Apple Bank Gweneita Scott 1693 Hempstead Turnpike 516-437-5950 Arjoon Agency Anthony Arjoon 802 Meacham Avenue 516-279-1208 Applebee's Gweneita Scott - Manager 1693 Hempstead Turnpike 516-775-1377 Automated Merchant Services Joe Sacks 269 Hempstead Ave., Ste. 210 Malverne, NY 11565 516-887-1797 Backstretch Employee Service Team Paul Ruchames, LCSW 2150 Hempstead Tpke., Cottage 28B 516-488-3434 paul@bestbackstretch.org

Bank of America 1431 Hempstead Turnpike 516-376-8105 tgrant@bethpagefederalcredit union.com

Bethpage Federal Credit Union Tameika Grant 1644 Dutch Broadway 800-628-7070 Broadhollow Theatre at Elmont 700 Hempstead Turnpike 631-581-2700

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Caring Shepard HHC Michele Eliassaint 66 Norfolk Ave. 866-446-5858

Cross County Medical Care Marie-Alexe Belotte, MD 804 Meacham Avenue 516-255-1885

crosscountymedical@yahoo.com

Elmont Police Dept. 5th Precinct 1655 Dutch Broadway 516-573-6500 Elmont Public Library Jean Simpson 700 Hempstead Turnpike 516-354-5280 Elmont Senior Center Joann Philpelli 138 Elmont Road 516-328-3010 Elmont Taxi 1305 Hempstead Turnpike 516-564-2626

Centerplate Drew Revella 2150 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-328-0060

Curewell Pharmacy Hasmath Kahn 1785 Dutch Broadway 516-872-8700

Century 21 American Homes Connie Milano 1069 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 347-229-5604

customerservice@curewell pharmacy.com

elmontstrong@gmail.com

D'Anna's of Elmont Pizzeria Sal 1743 Hempstead Turnpike 516-352-3289

Exit Realty United (JOROB Corp) Jo-Anne Seeno 1603 Hempstead Tpke. 516-352-4600

DeMatteis Organizations Bonnie Russell 820 Elmont Road 516-285-6226

Expolanka USA Joey Chong 1975 Linden Boulevard 516-285-1217

Century 21 American Homes Sandi Gerson 1069 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 347-229-5604 Charmayne's Florist & Cake Supply Charmayne Buchanan 240-01 Linden Boulevard 516-285-5078 Church of the Harvest Curtis Thompson P.O. Box 30294 917-607-5191

cothpc@gmail.com

CMAK Inc.

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Dr. Chukkhy Okafor 300 Hempstead Tpke, Ste. 216 West Hempstead, NY 11552 516-483-4000

Elmont Strong Renee Williams 98 Queens Ave. 917-559-3959

E & K Printing Andy Donnadio 501 Meacham Avenue 516-616-0506

Family Dental Care of Elmont, PC Thomas P. Beague, DMD 476 Elmont Road 516-354-5805

Elmont Fire Department George Pechacek 95 Lehrer Avenue 516-354-4560

Family Health Centers Long Island FQHC, Inc. 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 300 Westbury, NY 11590 516-296-3742

Elmont Funeral Home James Soviero 1529 Hempstead Turnpike 516-437-2100 Elmont Paint & Wallpaper Tom Cornetta 1604 Dutch Broadway 516-825-2604

Family Home Improvement Corp. 434 Elmont Road 516-352-8877 Fidelis Care New York Rudy Cano 180 Post Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 516-334-6588

G's Unisex Gerry Turrene 1A Elmont Road 516-581-8534 Gateway Youth Outreach Inc. Patrick Boyle 534 Elmont Road 516-328-1550 Gerti's Flowers 806-A Meacham Avenue 516-872-6666 Gourmet Catering Yanick Pyrame 2281 Baylis Avenue 516-581-2717 Home Depot 800 Hempstead Turnpike 516-488-8500 Integrity Billing Services Ruklya Rogers 1371 Main Street 844-245-5633 J. Backer Group Julianna Backer P.O. Box 3016 888-852-4692 Jennings & Jennings Fuel Oil Co. Clovis Jennings 57 Buffalo Street 516-872-3531 Jim Dandy Cleaners 1662 Dutch Broadway 516-825-9859 Joe Muscarella 1230 Hempsted Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-965-7777 John Tudisco 58 Remsen Avenue Valley Steam, NY 11580 516-797-8265 Julie Marchesella 325 Hempstead Turnpike P.O. Box 685 631-245-3782 Julie's Star Travel Agency Julie Cunningham 683 Tuxedo Drive 516-984-1708 Continued on next page

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Keller Williams Realty Landmark Evantz Saint-Gerard 32-55 Francis Lewis Blvd. Bayside, NY 11358 718-475-2700 evantz@yahoo.com

Khaimova Allstate Agency Evelina Khaimova 802 Meacham Avenue 516-484-5300 Kids Care Pediatrics Assoc., PC Dr. Stuart Feinstein 2266 Dutch Broadway (516) 775-0493 King Umberto's Rosario Fuschetto 1343 Dutch Broadway 516-352-8391 Kiwanis, Elmont Joe Greenblatt 191 Freeman Avenue 516-285-6334

Krauss Funeral Home, Inc. Stephen Graziano 1097 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-352-2080 Lavish Sew-Ins Damita Foreman 1301 Hempstead Turnpike 516-387-2599 LeSpot Restaurant Ali 476D Hempstead Turnpike 516-233-1003 Levine & Wiss, PLLC Scott Wiss 510 Hempstead Tpke., Ste. 206 888-468-4878 LI Prime 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.liprime.com Liberty Fence and Improvement Anthony Strianese 775 Meacham Avenue 516-872-9734 Lisa DP Real Estate Inc. Lisa Dellipizzi 891 Center Drive Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-319-3647 idpceo@hotmail.com

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Long Island Checker Taxi Philip Fortuna 1305 Hempstead Turnpike 516-746-4666

New York Islanders Tania Lawes 15 Verbena Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 516-501-6700

Long Island Garage Door Co., Inc. Jason 1389 Hempstead Turnpike 516-447-2043

New York Life Insurance Stacy Piere-Louis 1983 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, NY 11042 516-430-0675

The Martin de Porres School Joe Trainor, Exec. Dir. 621 Elmont Road - Bldg. B 516-502-2840 Mauro Electrical Contractor, Inc. Guy Mauro 1349 News Avenue 516-437-6948

Meacham Child Care Center Ms. Jacynth Bucknor 500 Meacham Avenue 516-328-8582 Meacham Deli Anthony Martella 373 Meacham Avenue 516-358-2709 Meacham Pharmacy, Inc. Joseph Benincasa 107 Meacham Avenue 516-354-2950 Millennium Carwash, Inc. Shlomo Avital 1414 Hempstead Turnpike 516-352-8200 Minuteman Press (Scott Leigh Ent.) Fred Morante 248-02 Union Turnpike Bellerose, NY 11426 718-343-5440 Mixed Notes Café, Inc. 333 Elmont Road 516-328-2233 Muscarella & Tomasone Vincent Muscarella 1040 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-328-1188 Nagle Healthy Living Suzanne Nagle 205 Travis Avenue New West Agency David J. Gruen P.O. Box 1284 Great Neck, NY 11023

The New York Racing Association, Inc. Vanessa Rodriguez P.O. Box 90 Jamaica, NY 11417 NY Race Trace Chaplaincy Eleanor Pappe P.O. Box 37191 516-216-5196

The Print Shop Gregg 325 Hempstead Turnpike 516-860-9212 Northwell Health LIJ VS Ms. Patricia McColley 900 Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 516-256-6000 The NYBB Group Dale Davids 25 Melville Park Rd, Ste. 216 Melville, NY 11747 631-390-9650 O'Brian-Sheipe Funeral Home, Inc. John O'Brien 640 Elmont Road 516-285-5856

Ollie Taxi & Airport Service P.O. Box 6 Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-437-0505 Our Lady of Lourdes Sr. Evelyn Human Resources Dir. 50 Toomey Road West Islip, NY 11795 631-661-3224

evelynlam@msn.com

P.C. Richard and Son, Inc. 239-10 Linden Boulevard 516-285-5700 Paloma Health Care Chiropractor Dr. Gerard, P.C. 1 Cerenzia Boulevard 516-616-5187

Pamphile Insurance Brokerage Westley Pamphile 70 East Sunrise Highway, Ste. 500 Valley Stream, NY 11581 516-323-8558 Phillip Gullo Printing Steve Gullo 479 Hempstead Turnpike 516-775-2193 Prime Lending Mortgage Catherine Clarke 81 Russelll Avenue

Professional Career Institute Dr. Chukky Okafor 300 Hempstead Tpke, Ste. 216 West Hempstead, NY 11552 516-483-4000 Richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com Salvatore of Elmont Anna Vito 312 Meacham Avenue 516-488-8484 Sapienza Pastry Inc. 1376 Hempstead Turnpike 516-352-5232 Service Master Janitorial by Blue Chip Cleaning Scotty Dolce 114-59 211st Street Cambria Heights, NY 11411 347-988-7357 dolce@smjbybcc.com

Signature Homes, Ltd. Muzzio Tallini 1311 Hempstead Turnpike 516-352-2867 Star Auto Glass (Bro. Auto Glass) Joe Ruscillo, Sr. 95 Meacham Avenue 516-437-0211

Stat MD Urgent Care Center 2090 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-352-7828 Stop 20 Diner Gus Serafis 1336 Hempstead Turnpike 516-358-7142

Summit Physical Therapy Randolph Bendo 1763 Dutch Broadway 516-812-6145

summitpt@aol.com

Synergy Fitness Club Gennaro Bini 999 Hempstead Turnpike 516-326-8100 Talk of the Town Deli David 271 Hempstead Turnpike 516-775-7705 The Legacy Group of Jericho Paul Annunziato 2 Jericho Turnpike, 1st Fl. - Wing A Jericho, NY 11753 516-336-0855

The NYBB Group Dale Davids 25 Melville Park Rd, Ste. 216 Melville, NY 11747 631-390-9650 daledavids@gmail.com

Timely Signs Gene Goldsmith 2135 Linden Boulevard 516-285-5339 Toma-Tis Restaurant Yvonne Levy 796 Meacham Avenue 516-599-0891 Zwanger & Pesiri Radiology Stephania Adney 1960 Hempstead Turnpike 516-437-3600

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All addresses are in Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010 except where otherwise noted DJ's Home Improvements Vita Burdi 1097 Tulip Avenue (516) 775-8696

A & S Bagels Gregory Scolieri 761 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 326-9288 orders@aandsbagels.com http://www.aandsbagels.com

contact@djshome.com https://www.djshome.com

Accurate Printing Anthony 1049 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-8060

Dogwood Liquors Jancy Zhao 678 Dogwood Avenue 917-213-8095

accuprinting962@gmail.com

ACS Camera & Pro Video Sergio Zayas 159 New Hyde Park Road (516) 460-8243

bestdogwoodliquor@gmail.com

Dr. Robert Kreuscher DDS, PC Dr. Robert Kreuscher 740 Dogwood Avenue (516) 481-0184

sales@acscamera.com www.acscamera.com

Advanced S.P.O.R.T.S. Joseph Capobianco 163 New Hyde Park Road (516) 616-1111

advsportsfs@gmail.com advanced-sports.com/franklin-square

AdvertisingSecrets.biz Tony Genova 994 Southern Drive (516) 321-0369 vito@advertisingsecrets.biz https://advertisingsecret.now.site

Alpine Restaurant Teddy Delis 11 Franklin Avenue (516) 354-5770

vickydelis@gmail.com https://plus.google.com/ 103309608116995441352/ about?gl=us&hl=en

America Lodge 2245 Order Sons of Italy in America Andrew Monteleone P.O.Box 377 (516) 784-9142 Monteleoneandrew@gmail.com http://www.NYSOSIA.org

Annabel Bazante Law, PLLC Annabel Bazante, Esq. 524 Lucille Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 216-1787

abazante@annabelbazante.com www.annabelbazante.com

Anteri’s Meat Market Vito Anteri 747 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 538-3509

contact@anterimeatmarket.com http://anterimeatmarket.com

Ardito & Ardito Law Office Joseph Ardito, Esq. 659 Franklin Avenue (516) 825-0500

josephardito@optonline.net http://arditolaw.com

Baldessari & Coster LLP Albert Coster 84 Covert Avenue Stewart Manor, NY 11530 (516) 326-2582 acoster@bandcllp.com http://www.bandcllp.com

Courtesy Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce

The Rath Park Pool in Franklin Square attracts many residents in the summertime.

BeforeYouBookIt.com Christian Svoboda 600 Franklin Ave, Suite 484 (516) 650-8018 CS@B4UBOOKIT.com http://www.beforeyoubookit.com

Bella's Express Grooming Inc. Stephanie Buonfiglio 212 Franklin Avenue (516) 507-2047

bellasexpressgrooming@gmail.com bellasexpressgrooming.com

Bellini Hair Bar Evelina Verdolino 438 Dogwood Ave (516) 481-4855

Bellinihairbar@gmail.com

Best Cellular/Authorized AT&T Retailer Mike Sacco 176 Franklin Avenue (516) 326-0005 msacco@bestcellularny.com http://www.bestbeepers.com/ ordereze/default.aspx

BMG Payments Rich Panico 419 Lucille Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 644-3019 rdgd4@yahoo.com

Body and Brain Yoga & Taichi Maryann Kreischer 943 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 673-4140

franklinsquare@bodynbrain.com bodynbrain.com/franklinsquare

Carmela's Restaurant Bart Calia 910 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-9898

bartcalia@gmail.com http://www.carmelasristorante.com

Caruso & Boughton Realty Peter Caruso 900 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-4000

maureenl1158@aol.com http://www.mlsonlongisland.com

Capo Ristorante Pannino e Vino Paul Capoziello 700A Franklin Ave (516) 216-5177

caposfloralpark@gmail.com

Celebrity Dental Steven Novick, DDS 660 Dogwood Avenue (516) 481-1446

drnovickcelebritydental@gmail.com http://www.celebritydental.com

Coldwell Banker American Homes Lorianne Quagliozzi 1069 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 524-6963 lquagliozzi@cbamhomes.com cbamhomes.com/franklinsquare

Chef Gigi's Place PierLuigi Sacchetti 970 Hempstead Turnpike chefgiginyc@gmail.com www.chefgigisplace.com

Business Health Benefits Plus LLC Bill Zacharius 826 Franklin Place (516) 414-1927

Chief Investigation & Security LLC. Philip Molloy 867 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 315-7002

Calabrese & Associates, CPA Chris Calabrese 659 Franklin Avenue (516) 417-8421

Citibank Michael Auerbach 1060 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 437-7135

wpzach@optonline.net

ccalabrese@calabresecpa.net https://calabresecpa.net

chiefpiinvestigation@gmail.com Chiefinvestigationandsecurity.com

michael.auerbach@citibank.com https://online.citi.com/US/Welcome.c

Consultation Treatment Services Cathy Menzies 99 Tulip Avenue, Suite 305 Floral Park, NY 11001 (631) 466-7053 cathymenzies@gmail.com

Country Arts in Flowers Nick Flouskakos 492 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 483-3363 countryartsinflowers@gmail.com countryartsinflowers.com

Crafty Crab Kevin Lin 700 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 385-4515 linhong2356@yahoo.com

Creative Snow Plowing Inc. Martin LaGrande 536 Cameron Street Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 250-1442

creativesnowplow@gmail.com

Credit Reset Inc. Keith Williams 683 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 226-3730 Keith@islandmotorleasing.com www.creditresetme.com

Croxley's Ale House & Eatery Pam 129 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-9542 croxleyales@icloud.com croxley.com/franklin-square.html

Dental Care Affiliates Dr. Anthony Calvo 9 New Hyde Park Road (516) 354-9200 DiRosa Haircare Rosa Hawkins 868 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-8038 dirosa123@yahoo.com http://dirosahaircare.com

desk@knetusa.net

DRMA Electric Inc. Robert Schacca PO Box 932 Hicksville, NY 11802 (516) 322-5818 schacca6@aol.com

Dynamic Physical Therapy, PC Mike Hadjiyane & John Smith 936 Roosevelt Street (516) 355-0547

jpjsmith@aol.com dynamicphysicaltherapy.net

Eatern Meat Farms Rich Lodico & Frank Devito 721 Franklin Avenue (516) 872-3450 info@salami.com www.salami.cm

Eberhard-Voellm Nurseries Liz Desiderio 500 Franklin Avenue (516) 354-2484

evnurseries@optonline.net http://www.yellowpages.com/ franklin-square-ny/mip/eberhardvoellm-nurseries-inc-467355602

Elmont Funeral Home Inc. Joseph E. Camolli 1529 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 437-2100 fnrldrktr99@gmail.com elmontfuneralhomeltd.com

Filomena's Italian Restaurant Frank Testani 1039 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 437-4919 restaurant5678@verizon.net http://www.myfilomenas.com

Exit Realty Roe Orlando 1603 Hempstead Turnpike Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 352-4600 realtor.roeorlando@gmail.com

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All addresses are in Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010 except where otherwise noted Joseph Parenti, CPA PC 38 Brixton Road South West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 539-9830

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First Class Orthodontics Steven J. Boral, DDS 380 Dogwood Avenue (516) 292-6484

jp@jopcpa.com http://www.jopcpa.com/about.html

info@firstclassorthodonticsny.com www.firstclassorthodonticsny.com

Joseph Petrosino Financial Planning Services 520 Broadhollow Road Melville, NY 11747 (516) 601-3360

Flushing Bank Mike Genova 1122 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11552 (516) 471-3100

jpetrosino@ft.newyorklife.com

mgenova@flushingbank.com https://www.flushingbank.com

FOCUSRCM Fritz Tardieu 22919 Merrick Blvd, Suite 524 Laurelton, NY 11413 (347) 350-3868 f.tardieu@focusrcm.com http://www.focusrcm.com

FOS Living Organic Hair Salon Jeannie Verdis 13 Nassau Boulevard Garden City South, NY 11530 (917) 692-1658 jeanie248@gmail.com https://fosliving.com

Fox Pest Control Long Island Michael Stokes 66 South 2nd St - Unit Q Bay Shore, NY 11706 (631) 458-5003 longisland@fox-pest.com http://foxpest-newyork.com

Fox Pest Control New York Jarom Call 66 South 2nd St - Suite 6 Bay Shore, NY 11706 (435) 268-1914 longisland@fox-pest.com www.foxpest-newyork.com

Foxx Dental of Franklin Square, PC Dr. Michele Rennard, DDS 157 New Hyde Park Road (516) 282-9988 info@foxxdentalfs.com http://foxxdentalfs.com

Franklin Funeral Home Bruno Caracciolo 42 New Hyde Park Road (516) 775-9491

franklinfuneralhome11010@gmail.com http://www.franklinfuneralhome.net/ fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=10845

Franklin Kitchen & Bath Audrey Shimansky 963 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-6888 sales@franklinkb.com franklinkb.com

Franklin Square Civic Association, Inc. Frank Culmone P.O. Box 175 treasurer@fsqcivic.org http://fsqcivic.org/

Courtesy Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce

Some Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce members got together at Rath Park in Franklin Square for the event, "Networking in the Park," in June.

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

Garden Care Center Steve Stiano 135 Franklin Avenue (516) 775-2100

Impressive Drop Off Laundry Service 751A Hempstead Turnpike (516) 502-6868

Franklin Square Herald 2 Endo Blvd Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000

Garden World Seth Fiddle 500 Franklin Avenue (516) 437-2030

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seth@nygardenworld.com www.nygardenworld.com

Introspect Investigations USA Tom O’Neill 752-A Hempstead Turnpike (516) 292-4130

Franklin Square Pharmacy, Inc. Anthony 925 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 328-7777

George Parsons Roofing & Siding, Inc. Alyn Damrau 540 Franklin Avenue (516) 437-7955

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fspharmacy@optonline.net

Franklin Square Public Library Aviva Kane 19 Lincoln Road (516) 488-3444

akane@franklinsquarepl.org http://www.franklinsquarepl.org

Franklin Square Raiders Soccer Club Charles Brustman P.O. Box 281 (516) 900-3772

franklinsquaresoccer@gmail.com http://franklinsquaresoccer.com

Frankly Thai Frank Perrone 959 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 616-4393 frankperry5@aol.com http://www.franklythai.com

Full Circle Consulting Group Keith Williams 683 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 226-3730 Keith@islandmotorleasing.com

Fun Time Pottery Ms. Mahadeo 700 Franklin Avenue (516) 872-2400

funtimepottery@aol.com https://www.myfuntimepottery.com/

sstaiano@gardencarerehab.com

georgeparsons411@aol.com www.georgeparsonsroofing.com

Gibraltar Home Improvements Daniel Goldberg 483 Franklin Avenue (516) 408-2500 info@gibraltarhi.com http://gibraltarhi.com/

Hartford Funding LTD Anthony Dell Italia 867 First Avenue (516) 865-2623 dellitalia8@gmail.com www.hartfordfunding.com

Hibachi 2 U Corp Mattew Miller 700 Franklin Avenue Ste C (516) 949-0501 info@chefsoysauce.com www.hibachi2u.com

Hi Fashions Cleaners Manjeey Singh 120 New Hyde Park Road (516) 352-7976 msingh@keyzoneusa.com

HSBC Bank Zakia Benzoubeier 682 Dogwood Avenue (516) 538-6800

Zakia.X.Benzoubeier@us.hsbc.com www.hsbc.com

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Investors Bank Lucille Marzolini 675 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 743-9740

lmarzolini@investorsbank.com https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/ Branch-Locations/Franklin-Square

Jovia Financial Credit Union Monica 648 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 561-0030 MCallier@joviafinancial.com https://www.joviafinancial.com

Juliano & Scanlon Thomas Scanlon, Esq. 828 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 280-8448 tscanlon@jandslawfirm.com http://www.jandslawfirm.com

K & W Liquors Karen 163 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-7721 KandWliquors@aol.com http://www.kandwliquor.com

Keller Williams Legendary Linda Chen 925 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 438 (516) 328-8600 lindachen@kw.com http://www.kwlegendaryfs.com

Iron Monkey Strength Jason Giles 677 Franklin Avenue (850) 322-7913

Knights of Columbus Twelve Apostles Angelo P.O. Box 520

J S Electric & Construction, Inc. Joseph Scarantino or Dina Carcace 169 New Hyde Park Road (516) 770-8888

Krauss Funeral Home, Inc. Stephen Graziano 1097 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-2080

jason.giles@ironmonkeystrength.com https://ironmonkeystrength.com/

info@jselectricinc.com http://www.jselectricinc.com/

JDK Travel, Inc. Joanne Kreuscher 740 Dogwood Avenue (516) 384-0615 jdktravel@outlook.com http://www.jdktravel.net

grandknight5001@gmail.com http://kofc5001.org

krauss1097@yahoo.com http://kraussfuneralhome.com

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Franklin Square Amelia Wicaksono 958 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 725-5990

franklinsquare_ny@ikumon.com kumon.com/franklin-square

Jemtel Medical PC Dr. Gregory Ajemian, MD. 1046 Esther Street (516) 775-9292

LI Prime 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000

John Savoretti Realty Alexander Vasilakis 957 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 327-6400

Living LARGE 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 569-4000

ajemian@optonline.net

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Long Island Tae Kwon Do Thomas Festa 830 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 354-0676 litaekwondo@yahoo.com http://www.litaekwondo.com/

Limnes Corp. Popi Shinas 1095 Tulip Avenue (718) 357-4391 limnescorp@aol.com www.limnescorp.com

Lisa DP Real Estate Inc Lisa DelliPizzi 891 Center Drive (516) 319-3647

LDPCEO@hotmail.com

Little Enrico's Pizzeria Enrico Galo 191 Franklin Avenue (516) 216-5800 littleenricos@gmail.com littleenricospizzeria.com

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Northwell Health Patty McColley 900 Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 256-6461 pmccolley@northwell.edu http://www.northshorelij.com/ hospitals/home

LTC Global Mid Atlantic Agency Susan Malise 381 Campus Road (516) 481-0365 smalise@ltcga.com www.ltcga.com/smalise

Lucky 13 Sports Bar & Grill Keith Williams 677 Hempstead Turnpike (646) 294-2297 Keith@islandmotorleasing

Lulu's Bakery Mr. Tola 988 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 519-8444 info@lulusbakeryshop.com lulusbakeryshop.com/index.php

Malverne Cinema & Art Center Henry and Anne Stampfeld 350 Hempstead Avenue Malverne, NY 11565 (516) 599-6966 malvernecinema@aol.com http://malvernecinema.com

Metz Kitchen & Bath Giovanni Logozzo 802 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 326-2593 metzkb@aol.com http://www.merchantcircle.com/ business/metz.kitchen.and.bath.

Mid Valley Collision Linda Sucari 1175 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-5000

midvalleycollision@att.net http://www.midvalleycollision.com

Midnight Fuel Danny Candullo PO Box 442 (516) 775-3835

office@midnightheatingservices.com http://midnightheatingservices.com

Mindnasium Shaza 939 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 216-1073 info@mindnasium.com https://www.mindnasium.com/

Minuteman Press of Bellerose Fred Morante 248-02 Union Turnpike Bellerose, NY 11426 (516) 376-4415

fred@minutemanbellerose.com minutemanbellerose.com

Morton Civic Association Joe Romeo & Dom Ciaccio 672 Dogwood Avenue P.O. Box 120 (516) 870-6007 mortoncivic@yahoo.com

Movin' On Sounds & Security Inc. Bruce Cirillo 636 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 489-2350 bruce@movinon.com www.movinongps.com

Multi Media Communications Chris Mollish 190 Adams Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 669-2100 Chrism@mmc.net http://www.mmc.net/

Murph's Restaurant Ann Angelillo 935 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 358-0548 murphs935@yahoo.com http://murphsrestaurant.com

Muscarella & Tomasone, Esqs. Vincent T. Muscarella, Esq. 1040 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 328-1188 vmuscarella@mt-esqs.com muscarella-tomasoneesqs.com

Nassau Pediatric Associates Daniel Camillary, MD. FAAP 380 Dogwood Avenue (516) 481-3660

dcamillery@alliedphysiciansgroup.com http://www.nassaupeds.com

Newsday Media Group Steven J. Kovacs 6 Corporate Certer Drive Melville, NY 11747 631-843-2969 skovacs@newsday.com https://www.newsday.com

All addresses are in Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010 except where otherwise noted North Star Homes, Inc. Peter L. Menger,MD, PC Ridgewood Savings Bank 923 Hempstead Turnpike Johnson John Elizabeth Martinez 1325 Franklin Ave, Suite 255 (516) 775-4551 plmmd@aol.com 1010 Hempstead Turnpike Garden City, NY 11530 www.mengereye.com (516) 775-1010 (516) 283-2307 emartinez@ridgewoodbank.com Petillo – Petillo TheNorthStarTeam@gmail.com ridgewoodbank.com/home/home http://NorthStarToHomes.com Accounting Service Saint Catherine of Louis Petillo NY Physical Therapy Sienna R.C. Church & Wellness 250 Nassau Blvd. South Marion Dreyfus Garden City, NY 11530 Ray Alam 33 New Hyde Park Road (516) 538-7870 820 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-0146 PetilloTax@gmail.com mdreyfus@stcatherineofsienna.org (516) 358-8911 http://www.StCatherineofSienna.org franklinsq@nyphysicaltherapy.net Philip C. Fracassa, M.D. Sandy's Party Supply NYCOM Wireless 393 Franklin Ave., Suite 104 Center and Balloon Michael Sperduto (516) 352-1380 Brothers Co. philhippus@optimum.net 595 Hempstead Turnpike John Randazzo West Hempstead, NY 11552 Pike's Wine & Liquor 831 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-6000 (516) 352-3032 Alex Flasinski michael@nycom.com info@sandys.party 645 Hempstead Turnpike kpsearch.com/df/sandys/all.asp NY Life Insurance Elmont, NY 11003 Scheideler Nick Spinella (516) 352-8674 Electrical, Inc. alexflasinski@gmail.com 520 Broadhollow Road https://pikesliquors.com Anthony Lennon Melville, NY 11747 481 Franklin Avenue PLS Enterprise Inc. (516) 384-9742 (516) 354-1666 nspinella@ft.newyorklife.com Philip Schonfeld scheidelerelectric@yahoo.com Olivetto Pizzeria 3000 Lonni Lane Scholastic Promotions Ltd. & Ristorante Merrick , NY 11566 Awards & More Anthony Capogna (516) 795-9111 Angie D’Aurio Pschonfeld@aol.com 190 New Hyde Park Road 505 Uniondale Avenue (516) 352-4190 Prince Umberto Uniondale, NY 11553 casmat37@aol.com Maria Caliendo http://olivettopizzeria.com (516) 538-0705 721 Franklin Avenue awardsandmore@verizon.net One in a Million Inc. http://www.awardsandmore.net (516) 872-9049 Sasan Shavanson info@princeumberto.com School of Rock, Inc. 51 Franklin Avenue http://www.princeumberto.com/ Monica Rubin ordereze/default.aspx Valley Stream, NY 11580 197 North Long Beach Rd (516) 829-1111 Quality Tools Inc. Rockville Center, NY 11570 info@oneinamillioninc.com Frank Cutolo www.oneinamillioninc.com (516) 599-5909 809 Adele Street rockvillecenter@schoolofrock.com Oro Puro II (516) 351-7877 Teddy Matozzo Scott J.Ratner, MD frankiematco@gmail.com 1033 Hempstead Turnpike F.A.C.C.,P.C. www.qualitytools.com (516) 328-7376 407 Franklin Avenue Ralph's Famous Italian Path 2 Potential (516) 616-0808 Ices and Ice Cream info@sratnermd.com Jason Lantier http://sratnermd.com Mike 7119 80th st 8213 531 Franklin Avenue Select Exterminating Glendale, NY 11385 (516) 352-7282 Lloyd Garten 833-288-4762 mikeice603@optonline.net jlantier@path2potential.org 149 New Hyde Park Road http://www.ralphsices.com www.path2potential.org (516) 502-6688 Remey Print People's United Bank Lloyd@akaselect.com https://selectexterminating.com/ & Mail.Com Elaine Russo Tom D’Esposito 50 Cherry Valley Avenue Signarama West Hempstead, NY 11552 121 Willis Avenue Pankaj Shah Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 538-1655 449 Hempstead Turnpike elaine.russo@peoples.com (516) 741-5112 West Hempstead, NY 11552 www.peoples.com tomd@remeyprintandmail.com (516) 565-4456 http://fjremey.com/index.html Periodontal & Implant westhempstead@signarama.com https://signarama.com/locations/ Surgery Associates, P.C. Richner ny-west-hempstead/ Dr. Anthony Ienna Communications, Inc. Signature Premier 393 Franklin Ave., Ste. 103 2 Endo Blvd., Properties (516) 354-5228 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 perioimplantsurgery.com Maggie MacRae (516) 569-4000 730 Franklin Avenue Perry's Flooring America Garden City, NY 11530 Richner Printing David Harrison and Mailing Services (516) 650-6249 465 Franklin Avenue mmacrae@signaturepremier.com 2 Endo Blvd., (516) 354-1777 http://www.signaturepremier.com/ Garden City, N.Y. 11530 ray@perrysflooringamerica.com http://www.perrysflooringamerica.com Continued on next page (516) 569-4000

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Simon & Company Contracting Mr. Simon 169 New Hyde Park Road (516) 524-0448

hmjcontracting@netscape.net http://www.simonandcompanycontracting.com/renovations

Smart System Integrators Beau Papazis 1101 Aurelia Court Valley Stream, NY 11580 (516) 415-2288

Beau@smartsystemintegrators.com http://smartsystemintegrators.com

South Shore Foot Care-P.C. Dr.Robert Stein D.P.M 960 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 775-8440 Drstein01@gmail.com

Star Auto Glass Joe Ruscillo 95 Meacham Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 (516) 437-0211

Steve Candon State Farm Insurance Agency 932 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 488-3333 steve@stevecandon.com www.stevecandon.com

Taub’s Carpet & Tile Corp. Mike 893 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 437-5100

Mike2118@aol.com http://franklinsquare.floorstogo.com/

TD Bank - Lisa O'Connell 690 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 481-0087 lisa.o'connell@td.com http://www.tdbank.com

TexPak Inc. Steve Kunreuther 130 New Hyde Park Road (516) 326-7720 steve@texpak.com http://www.texpak.com

The Frisina Agency Robert Frisina 739 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-7722

starglass1@aol.com http://www.starautoglass.biz

rfrisina@allstate.com alstateagencies.com/robertfrisina

Sterling National Bank Patrick Ugbomah 955 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 352-8725

The Flower Shoppe Paul 14 New Hyde Park Rd 516 354-4291

pugbomah@snb.com snb.com

theflowershoppeny@verizon.net http://www.theflowershoppeny.net

All addresses are in Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010 except where otherwise noted The Sarrica Group Try Seafood Grill Veterans of Foreign Wars Franklin Square Post 2718 Santino Sarrica Regina John McManamy 1078 Oaks Drive 753 Franklin Avenue 68 Lincoln Road (516) 277-0812 (516) 887-1137 Info@thesarricagroup.com tridentseafoodgrill@yahoo.com (516) 354-9393 http://www.thesarricagroup.com

Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes Victor LoGiudce 29 Atlantic Avenue Floral Park, NY 11001 (516) 354-0634

wecare@daltonfuneralhomes.com thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com

Thriftway Card and Gift Paul Epstein 668 Franklin Avenue (516) 481-9680 pablo430@gmail.com

TNT Liquidators Larry Talt 984 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 216-5998 larrytalt@tntliquidators.com http://www.tntliquidators.com

Treemendous Florists by Flora Linda Lauren Talt 324 Nassau Blvd Garden City S., NY 11530 (516) 481-8733

treemendousfloralinda@gmail.com www.TreemendousFlorists.com

https://www.facebook.com/TridentSeafood-Grill-114204599979002/

Trotters Bar & Grill Nick Altilio 1050 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 681-9100 panic133@aol.com

Tulip Caterers Vinny Giordano 1020 Tulip Avenue (516) 326-8081

tulipcaterers@optonline.net http://www.tulipcaterers.com

Valley Caterers Hank Martensen & Steven Dawideit 560 Franklin Avenue (516) 561-6191

VFW2718@yahoo.com

Vision Long Island LI Main Street Alliance Eric Alexander 24 Woodbine Avenue Northport, NY 11768 (631) 804-9128 ea@visionlongisland.org http://visionlongisland.org/

Will Fix It Winston Varghese 180 Franklin Avenue (516) 870-8040 winvargh@gmail.com www.wilfixit.repairlift.com

William Sonner Agency 212 Commenwealth Street (516) 782-7857 william@sonneragency.com www.sonneragency.com

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Valley East Properties Jasmine Bashir 925 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 505-7363

Jasmine.Bashir@valleyeastmgmt.com valleyeastbuildingmgmt.com

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