Living In Malverne and West Hempstead 2023

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P ub LISHE r A letter from the

We are pleased to present our annual Living In Malverne & West Hempstead, a special supplement to the Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald.

Those of us who live here know Malverne and West Hempstead are wonderful, diverse communities with rich histories. Our annual guide is a testament to their post-pandemic resurgence. Not only does it include vital information about Malverne and West Hempstead, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of both.

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

Malverne and West Hempstead, along with Lakeview, offer promising business opportunities for entrepreneurs and a welcoming environment in which to live and work. These three communities truly are “gems” tucked away amidst the bustle of Nassau County.

Among Malverne’s notable enterprises, Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s has a long history and is now a proud member of the Nassau Land Trust. Farmed by the Grossmann family for more than 100 years, it was a landmark of Long Island agricultural tradition for generations of visitors. It’s now been reinvigorated as an organic farm, devoted to biodynamic and sustainable agricultural principles of land remediation and crop cultivation. Not only is it a great place to obtain locally grown organic vegetables and other tempting products, it is the site of many community festivals and seasonal activities throughout the year.

Halls Pond Park on Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead is a bucolic place of respite enjoyed by families throughout the area. The beauty and tranquility of the park truly is stunning. And for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a bit of everything, Hempstead State Park on Lake Drive in West Hempstead has been recently renovated. The 737-acre park is a remarkable multiuse facility with tennis courts, playgrounds, trails for hiking and biking, and an observation deck. Anglers can enjoy fishing in three lakes. The Environmental Education and Resiliency Center gives kids hands-on learning experiences while teaching them about their Long Island environment.

The Malverne and West Hempstead chambers of commerce serve their communities by attracting and boosting business that residents and visitors find useful for their every day lives.

Living in Malverne & West Hempstead is published in cooperation with the Malverne Chamber of Commerce and the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as these chambers’ official publication.

We hope that you find this edition useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald 52 weeks per year.

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a message from the West hemPsteaD Chamber PresiDent

Since 1893, West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce has been the leading advocate for businesses in our community. We work continuously to draw and connect with new companies into this area, to strengthen our economic base and to provide more jobs for our residents. We work with local government agencies to monitor proposed legislation that affects the business climate.

We support our membership by providing connections that encourage business growth and prosperity.

If you're already a member of our organization, we thank you for your ongoing support and hope you're active in attending our meetings and events. If you're not part of the Chamber, please consider the many advantages of joining us as we continue to push forward for economic growth and prosperity. Together, we can all make West Hempstead even better! Shop Local! Shop Small Shop West Hempstead

Sagine Pierre, President of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce

Courtesy West Hempstead Chamber

From the left, Linda Anderson (Secretary), Maureen. Greenberg (Treasurer), Sagine Pierre (President), Andrea David (Vice President)

a message from the malverne Chamber president

Our mission is to promote Malverne business building and quality of life. Our growing membership is instrumental in our efforts to benefit each others businesses and community goals through advocacy, participation and promotion.

We are excited to announce 8 new businesses in 2023. We are fortunate to have a strong relationship with Mayor Sullivan meeting every month collaborating on ways to fill vacant storefronts and support existing Malverne business. I’m proud of our members who work together to create copromotions that help each other, particularly our most vulnerable businesses.

Our alliance with the Nassau Council for Chambers of Commerce has led to securing thousands of dollars in grants to help enhance our FREE events and to support individual businesses.

Our annual events are fun for families and provide outlets for members to promote themselves leading to many new clients.

We want to thank the residents of Malverne for continuing to support Malverne bsunesses. Before going online or to another village please look at the member directory on the Malverne Chamber of Commerce website. We are sure one of our trustworthy businesses can help you.

The chamber will continue its commitment to giving back to the community providing many FREE events and scholarships for the families of Malverne. Thank you for your continued support. Malverne Strong, from acorns to oaks!

Maria Casini, President of the Malverne Chamber of Commerce

Jonathan Wolfsohn Personal Tax Specialist

Mahendra Bhandari Business Tax Specialist

Important numbers

573-6500

486-8846 or 911 Lakeview

785-2222 or 911

malverne mayor's message

'Acts of Kindness' abound in Malverne

Since taking office as mayor in April, my top priority is to protect the character of our neighborhood and enhance the lives and livelihoods of the residents of the Incorporated Village of Malverne.

I am proud to lead our remarkable village, which is widely recognized for its charming appeal, steep traditions, picturesque downtown, and beautiful homes.

Over the past few years, we have attracted many new and exciting businesses to our business district along Hempstead Avenue, Church Street and Broadway. We continue to appeal to people from surrounding communities for the annual Art Walk, Memorial Day Parade and Holiday Lighting

celebration. Visitors and residents alike will notice the American flags and beautiful hanging baskets that line our downtown. We are particularly proud of our veterans honor banners that are displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day, commemorating the military service and sacrifice of our residents.

In the next year, we anticipate further enhancements to our downtown, the completion of a new state-of-the-art police headquarters, as well as major investments into our parks and recreational offerings.

We remain unique in having Nassau’s last working farm, Crossroads Farm, and many religious and civic institutions in our small square mile. But it is the intimate care and involvement of our residents that truly makes Malverne a community where “Acts of Kindness” are often practiced and appreciated.

Sincerely,

Timothy H. Sullivan Mayor

Kindness of Sheldon Wagner

reflected by community

By Mark Nolan

When one person makes it his life’s mission to be kind to everyone, a community takes notice.

The late Sheldon Wagner of Malverne made countless people for years feel special with simple and small acts of kindness.

Wagner’s memory was honored with the creation of a memorial bench outside the local train station.

Wagner, who died in 2018, defined a sense of community and was the type of person everyone knew and liked, Malverne village officials said. As the popular unofficial mayor of Malverne, Wagner greeted everyone at the Long Island Rail Road train station, at Hempstead Avenue and Utterby Road, with a characteristic cheerful wave and was a fixture at parades and events. After his death at 89, family and friends packed the Malverne Funeral Home to say one final goodbye and share memories of the man who helped define this era of Malverne.

After Wagner’s death, many in the community felt a need to honor him, which is how the

Sheldon

became an

Recently installed just outside of the Malverne train station, the bench bears his name and is a way for those who knew him to remember him with a smile.

and eventually a

“He was a legend,” said Don Pupke, a former Village of Malverne trustee and organizer of the

Photo courtesy Sidney Wagner Top photo: Sheldon Wagner’s older brother, Theodore, right, made sure that he called him every day.

Photo courtesy Malverne TV

Bottom photo: Former Malverne mayor Patti Ann McDonald greeted Sheldon Wagner with a hug at a Memorial Day parade.

Wagner Memorial Bench

idea

reality.

bench project. “People loved Sheldon. He was a very special guy in the village for a very long time.”

Friends, family and Malverne residents ultimately raised $4,500 through a GoFundMe account for a memorial in Wagner’s honor. The question was determining just how to honor him, and Pupke said dozens of folks offered ideas, including a sculpture, but the cost became prohibitive.

After visiting more than 50 memorials in the area and speaking with as many as 20 sculptors nationwide, Pupke discovered Eliot Mazzocca of Lido Stone Works in Calverton. Pupke had learned of Mazzocca’s work, especially with projects of community pride. Mazzocca, who has repaired and replaced damaged memorials for U.S. Navy SEAL Michael Murphy of Patchogue, said once he learned about Wagner’s impact on an entire community, he was eager to construct a memorial.

“The story about Sheldon and who he was in the community touched me,” Mazzocca said. “I always believe that when you put good things in the world, they come back to you. I wanted to be part of the memorial.”

association, was also instrumental in organizing and assisting with the memorial. She said Covid-19 interrupted the plans a bit, but neighbors were determined to create a memorial for a man who meant so much to so many people.

“Everyone remembered Sheldon as a presence in Malverne, so Don (Pupke) wanted a presence that reminded people of Sheldon,” Smith said. “Sheldon was always there, and the bench will always be there.”

As for the community going above and beyond to honor one of its own, Pupke and Smith weren’t surprised. They both said Malverne once again displayed its sense of community by working to honor such an integral person that meant so much to the community.

“It was overwhelming, the number of people who donated and asked about the memorial,” Smith said. “That’s the spirit of Malverne.”

Pupke agreed, saying, “In true Malverne form, this was the effort of a lot of people who were all grabbing an oar and rowing to get it done.”

Kristen Smith, a member of the local civic

Photo courtesy Don Pupke The memorial bench shows the outpouring of support from the Malverne community.

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continues acts of kindness

Greg Waxman wanted to give back to veterans, first responders

By Nicole Formisano

First responders are renowned for their ability to think quickly to help others. But what happens when the first responders themselves are the ones who need something?

Malverne’s Greg Waxman is supporting the first responders right here in Malverne. His inaugural Freedom on the Farm 5k raised a whopping $15,000 for six organizations, many of which serve local veterans, police, and firefighters.

“I wanted to do veteran and first responder charities because without them we wouldn't be able to hold events like this,” Waxman said.

The May 2023 race saw 200 participants run through Malverne for

the cause — and it paid off. The money raised by the 5k allowed Waxman to donate $1,000 each to the Steven McDonald foundation, which honors a late detective from Malverne; Paws of War, which trains service dogs for veterans; and the Malverne Fire Department.

He also donated $3,000 to Crossroads Farm, which collaborated with Waxman and hosted the start and finish of the race, and another $3,000 to the Police Benevolent Association, which hosts the Sgt. Thomas

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Tim Baker/Herald photos Famous wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins joined Greg Waxman to raise money for Malverne veterans, police officers, and firefighters.

To me, it’s about your actions. To move forward, you have to give back.

Greg Waxman, whose Freedom on the Farm 5k raised $15,000 for charity

Winters scholarship. The scholarship was created last year in memory of the Malverne police officer, and was funded by Waxman’s Operation Hero run. This year, Waxman’s donations allowed the scholarship to be doubled to $1,000 for each recipient.

Waxman also donated $6,000 to the American Legion Post 44, with $5,500 going towards matching veterans with service dogs. Waxman said he was inspired by the experience of his grandfather, who fought in Germany during World War II. Many stray dogs stayed close to the army camp, and Waxman’s grandfather rescued one and brought it back to the United States. After seeing what the companionship of a dog can bring to a veteran’s life, Waxman wants to help as many veterans as possible have that experience.

The remaining $500 will fund freedom flights, which flies veterans to D.C. to visit memorials built on honor of their service.

Waxman’s checks to all six organizations were presented publicly during the race and the June Village of Malverne meeting because he believes in transparency, he said. He felt it was important that those who participated in the race or donated

Photo courtesy Greg Waxman

Top photo: Greg Waxman and fellow athlete Peter Hawkins have organized multiple races to help first responders get the resources they need.

Tim Baker/Herald

Bottom photo: Greg Waxman, pictured with Peter Hawkins, became known as 'Patriot Man' in Malverne for running with an American flag during the Covid-19 lockdown.

to its cause see where their money went.

Waxman’s support of local heroes is nothing new. He became known as “Patriot Man” for running through Malverne with the American flag during Covid-19 lockdown. Last year he ran 50 miles with famous wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins in Operation Hero, and together they raised $7,500 for veterans and first responders. Residents were very supportive of this year’s Freedom on the Farm, he said.

This year’s Freedom on the Farm 5k raised double the funds for charity compared to last year’s race — a trend Waxman hopes

to continue next year as Freedom on the Farm becomes annual. To Waxman, running is his way of serving those who have sacrificed.

“To me, it’s about your actions,” he said. “To move forward, you have to give back.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top photo: Greg Waxman and Peter Hawkins with American Legion Post 44 commander Tony Marino, former mayor Keith Corbett, and current mayor Tim Sullivan. Waxman and Hawkins teamed up with Post 44 and the Village of Malverne to raise money for first responders.

Bottom photo: Greg Waxman, pictured with Peter Hawkins, became known as 'Patriot Man' in Malverne for running with an American flag during the Covid-19 lockdown.

West Hempstead volunteers excel at kindness

By Mark Nolan

When it comes to making a difference in the community, the West Hempstead Community Support Association is second to none.

Association volunteers, though small in total number, are a constant source of acts of kindness throughout the West Hempstead community. One of the group’s most important projects is its biannual Halls Pond Park cleanup.

Neal Rosenblatt worked with the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums to secure all the needed supplies for the event as well as the truck to haul the trash away. Santos Welti worked to promote the event to get the community out for the cleanup.

“We thank all the board members that attended as well as the community for their support,” said Maureen Greenberg, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association. “Neal works tirelessly with the county to keep this park clean and in good

Maureen Lennon/Herald photos

Top photo: West Hempstead Community Support Association members Bob Shelly, far left, with Santos Welti, Neal Rosenblatt, BaBa Carseck and Kurt Rockensies at the annual spring cleanup.

Bottom photo: Eli Palgon with his children, Miriam and Rafael, paying it forward by helping beautify the park.

repair.”

Greenberg said there is still much work to be done to make Halls Pond Park safe for children and residents.

“Unfortunately, it takes too long for repairs and requested signs to be placed by the county,” she said. “The playground currently is dangerous and has been reported to be repaired. Hopefully, this won’t take another year to repair.”

To alert the West Hempstead Community Support Association to any concerns in the area, email Rosenblatt at nr.whcivic@aol. com. For more information about the association, including volunteering for future events, visit WestHempsteadCivic.org.

Top Photo: Moshe Hill with his children — Talia, Ben, and Dara — helping clean up some debris at Halls Pond Park.

Bottom Photo: Joany and Miguel GarciaTzul, parents of Adriana and Girl Scout Gabriella, working hard to beautify their neighborhood.

Silver Award winners raise thousands in donations

By Nicole Formisano

The Girl Scout Law aims to make the world a better place, and that’s exactly what 12-year-old Lorelei Fitzgerald, a Lynbrook resident, Sabrina Jones, also 12-years-old, of West Hempstead, and 13-year-old Rylin Kenney, of Malverne, did. Their projects earned them Silver Awards — a recognition achieved by only 10 percent of Girl Scouts.

Each girl developed a volunteer project close to their heart to help those in need.

Lorelei Fitzgerald, an eighth grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School, was diagnosed with Type I diabetes just before entering fifth grade. She and her mother, Taryn Fitzgerald, said the diagnosis was scary at first, but the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation was a fount of support.

The JDRF sent Lorelei a bag of items, including a teddy bear and a book to help her navigate her nutritional needs. Lorelei has now dedicated her project to fundraising for the organizations cure research.

“I think the JDRF helped us so much when

she was diagnosed, that she wants to help the JDRF help people like her,” Taryn said.

Lorelei said that she’s getting used to the new normal and is now focused on helping others. Her project has collected over $1,000.

“It feels good that I know that I helped a lot of people who may be struggling with it,” Lorelei

Photo courtesy Taryn Fitzgerald

Top photo: Lorelei Fitzgerald with her family, Councilwoman Laura Ryder and Mayor Tim Sullivan. Ryder honored Lorelei, Sabrina, and Rylin at a Malverne village meeting for earning Silver Awards.

Photo courtesy Susan Jones

Bottom photo: Sabrina Jones, with her dog Vespa, a pit bull rescue, dedicated her project to helping the misunderstood breed.

said. “And to support them in a way that I was supported when I was diagnosed.”

Sabrina Jones, an eighth grader at Kellenberg's Latin School, has always had a pit bull in her life. Chulo, and now Vespa, are important members of the Jones family. Sabrina is looking to help change people’s misconceptions about the breed. Her project fundraised for the New York Bully Crew, which cares for pit bulls and helps them find good homes.

“I feel like they’re the most mistreated of all the dog breeds, and I just wanted to raise awareness that they’re not all bad,” Sabrina said. “They can still be just as nice as any other dog.”

Sabrina fundraised for the Bully Crew and created an Amazon wish list for supplies the organization needs. Food, beds, blankets, and cleaning supplies were donated to the shelter as part of Sabrina’s project. Between supplies and monetary donations, Sabrina raised nearly $1,000 for the misunderstood pups looking for forever homes.

“I feel proud of how we’ve come this far with spreading awareness,” Sabrina said. “And helping out dogs that are being mistreated.”

Rylin Kenney, also an eighth grader, at Our Lady of Lourdes, was born prematurely in Mercy Hospital and was supported in the neonatal intensive care unit. She received expert care from attentive doctors and nurses, but the hospital’s baby clothes were simply far too big for

preemies. Rylin’s project focused on fundraising and donating supplies for Mercy Hospital’s NICU to give premature babies and their mothers the resources and comfort they need.

“I remember what it was like to be that mom,” Rylin’s mother Gemma said. “So if we could give some comfort to some of the moms and the babies — it’s always nice to not be swimming in your clothes.”

Rylin worked with Mercy Hospital to create an Amazon wish list of supplies the NICU needs. Rylin raised $1,500 for the Mercy NICU. The best part is that Rylin was able to work with Dr. Neil Bellin, the same OBGYN who delivered her 13 years ago.

“It was very nice to be able to help the hospital that helped us so much,” Gemma said. “And we just hope that everybody, the moms that are there, can use it.”

Rylin, Sabrina, and Lorelei, all members of Troop 2015 in Malverne since they were Daisies in kindergarten, supported each other’s projects. The three of them hosted bake sales together, splitting the profit evenly. Their choice to pursue Silver Awards is not a Girl Scout requirement, but rather a decision that reflects their dedication to helping others.

Photo courtesy Gemma Kenney Rylin Kenney with Mercy Hospital staff, including Dr. Neil Bellin who delivered her. Rylin, who was born premature, raised $1,500 for Mercy’s neonatal intensive care unit.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Churches

Bridge Church of the Nazarene

(516) 561-8101

1 Norwood Ave., No. A

Malverne 11565

Rev. Humberto Chavez, pastor

TheBridgeLI.com

Church of the Intercessor

(Charismatic Episcopal)

Rev. Brett Crompton, pastor

50 St. Thomas Place

Malverne 11565

(516) 599-3780

IntercessorChurch.com

Horeb Haitian Alliance Church

65 Morton Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

HorebAllianceChurch.org

Community Presbyterian

Church of Malverne

Rev. Janice Moore, pastor

12 Nottingham Road

Malverne 11565

(516) 599-3220

CPCMalverne.org

Church of the Good Shepherd

United Methodist

Rev. Dr. Nelson Kalombo Ngoy, pastor

732 Donlon Place

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 483-7922

Grace Lutheran Church

Rev. David Anglada, pastor

400 Hempstead Ave.

Malverne 11565

(516) 599-6626

GLCAS.org

Greek Orthodox

Cathedral of St. Paul

Christopher Constantinides, pastor

110 Cathedral Ave.

Hempstead 11550

StPaulHempstead.org

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Rev. James Stachacz, pastor

65 Wright Ave.

Malverne 11565

(516) 599-1269

OLLChurchMalverne.org

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

Marrianne Tomecek, interim pastor

54 Nassau Blvd.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 483-8650

StAndrewsWH.org

St. John’s Baptist Church of Lakeview

Rev. Dr. William Earl Thomas, pastor

632 Chautauqua Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 766-6215

St. Paul’s AME Church

Tristan J. Salley, pastor

453 Pershing Blvd.

Rockville Centre 11570

(516) 678-7245

St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church

The Rev. Anthony Stanganelli, pastor

24 Westminster Road

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 489-8585

STAWH.church

Trinity Lutheran Church

Rev. Raymond Lorthoir, pastor

260 Chestnut St.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 489-5143

TrinityChurchWH.com

Mosques

Islamic Center of Long Island

Amin Khwaja, president

835 Brush Hollow Road

Westbury 11590

(516) 333-3495

ICLINY.org

Synagogues

Chabad of West Hempstead

Rabbi Yossi Lieberman

411 Hempstead Turnpike

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 596-8691

ChabadWestHempstead.org

Congregation Anshei Shalom

Rabbi Elon Soniker

472 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 489-8115

Anshe.org

Congregation Beth Israel

Rabbi Abraham Lebovic

141 Hilton Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 489-1818

BethIsraelNassau.org

Eitz Chayim of Dogwood Park

Rabbi Efrem Schwalb

661 Dogwood Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 398-4197

EitzChayim.shulcloud.com

Congregation Shaaray Shalom

Rabbi Art Vernon 711 Dogwood Ave.

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 481-7448

shaarayinfo@gmail.com

Malverne Jewish Center (Conservative)

Susan Elkodsi, rabbi

David Feldman, president 1 Norwood Ave., Malverne 11563 (516) 593-6364

MalverneJewishCenter.org

West Hempstead Synagogue

Zichron Kedoshim

Rabbi Binyamin Baras

271 Dogwood Ave.

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 483-1671

zichronkedoshimwh@gmail.com

Young Israel of W.H.

Rabbi Joshua Goller

630 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 481-7429

www.yiwh.org/contact-us

Kyle Chin/Herald file

The Rev. Jim Stachacz spoke with members of his congregation after Mass outside Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Malverne in July 2022.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun!

businesses

Malverne Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 330

Malverne 11565

President: Maria Casini (646) 321-8967

malvernechamberofcommerce.com

West Hempstead

Chamber of Commerce

President: Sagine Pierre Charles

P.O. Box 174

West Hempstead 11552 (516) 619-2045

westhempsteadchamberofcommerce.com

Central nassau County rotary Club

President: Rony Kessler

Co-President: Christian Mollenthiel (516) 369-5376

Civic

Malverne Civic a ssociation

President: Jennifer Prizzi

P.O. Box 228

Malverne 11565

malvernecivic@gmail.com

l akeview Council inc.

President: Viberta Caesar (516) 641-3652

Westwood Civic a ssociation (Malverne)

President: Bruce Petry

84 Coolidge St.

Malverne 11565 (516) 599-1849

WH Community

support a ssociation

President: Maureen Greenberg

P.O. Box 425

West Hempstead 11552

Cultural

Friends of Malverne library

President: b rian Callahan (516) 812-3909

doby0418@yahoo.com

Malverne Public library

President: Rita Chiachier

61 St. Thomas Place

Malverne 11565

(516) 599-0750

West Hempstead Public library

President: Ray Duran

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 481-6591

Malverne Historical and Preservation s ociety

369 Ocean Ave.

Malverne 11565

(516) 887-9727

President: Philip Ballin

Museum open upon request

l akeview naaCP

President: Doris L. Hicks

P.O. Box 268

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 369-7148

E-mail: Naacplakeview@hotmail.com

Mothers of Malverne

Co-Presidents: Jessica Shiran Fox and Susanna Decrescenzo

(Open to all mothers in the area — not only Malverne)

Email: mothersofmalverne@gmail.com

West Hempstead Historical and Preservation s ociety

450 Henry St.

West Hempstead 11552

President: John Shaud

(516) 481-6591

The Historical Society holds meetings the third Wednesday of every month from September through June in the Conference Room at Riester's Bakery

Fraternal

Elks l odge

Hempstead-Franklin SquareLynbrook

57 Hempstead Ave.

Lynbrook 11563

(516) 599-1515

Knights of Columbus

St. Thomas Council 11588

Grand Knight: George Nieves

Email: grandknight11588@gmail.com

lions Club of West Hempstead

President: Antonella Verdosa (516) 538-8173

E-mail: whlionsclub@hotmail.com

Instagram: @whlionsclub

Malverne Police

b enevolent a ssociation

P.O. Box 73, Malverne 11565 (516) 599-3141

Political

nassau County

Conservative Party

Chairman: Daniel M. Donovan

1 Sydney St. Plainview 11803 (516) 433-8568

NassauCountyConservativeParty.com

Email: nassaucountyconservative@ gmail.com

nassau County

Democratic Committee 100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 115 Garden City 11530 (516) 294-3366

NasssauCountyDems.com

Email: info@nassaudems.org

nassau County

republican Committee

Leader: Joseph Cairo 164 Post Ave. Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800

l eague of Women Voters

President: Regina Goutevenier

P.O. Box 221, Port Washington 11050 (516) 883-0011

Email: lwvofnassaucounty@gmail.com

Keith Rossein/Herald Members of the Malverne Kiwanis Club march during the Memorial Day parade.

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Malverne independent Party

P.O. Box 115

Malverne 11565

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun!

MalverneIndependentParty.com

service

Malverne Police reserve

Chief: Bob Oliva

99 Church St.

Malverne 11565 (516) 887-9113

Malverne n eighborhood Watch

President: Joe Lanzetta (516) 519-1219

Malverne Volunteer

a mbulance Corps

11 Hempstead Ave.

Malverne 11565

(516) 341-7353

MalverneVAC.org

l akeview Key Women of a merica

President: Deborah B. Santiago

Vice president: Mary Durant

P.O. Box 146

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 536-8086

Kiwanis Club of West Hempstead

President: Marelyn Bulerin

P.O. Box 222

West Hempstead 11552

Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at Salvatore's of Elmont

Email: west.hempstead.kiwanis@ gmail.com

Mothers a gainst Drunk Driving (MADD)

20 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3008 Melville 11747

(631) 547-6233

MADD.org, ny.state@madd.org

West Hempstead Community

s cholarship Fund

P.O. Box 304

West Hempstead 11552

E-mail: whcsf@aol.com

Veterans

a merican l egion Malverne

Post No. 44

Commander: Alesia Pasquale

250 Franklin Ave. Malverne 11565

(516) 599-8645

E-mail: malvernepostamericanlegion@gmail.com

a merican l egion Cathedral

a merican l egion Post no. 1087

233 Woodlawn Road

West Hempstead 11552

(516) 486-9619

a merican l egion robert Van Cott Post n o. 1139

734 Woodfield Road

West Hempstead 11552

Commander: Raymond Wolff

Western l ong island Detachment Marine Corps l eague

Commander: John O'Dougherty

P.O. Box 7

235 Merrick Road, Lynbrook 11563

(516) 599-1837

E-mail: usmcly@yahoo.com

Youth

b ’nai b ’rith Youth Organization (bbYO) Nassau-Suffolk Region 55 Manetto Hill Road Plainview 11803

(516) 433-2296

BBYO.org/region/nsr

b oy s couts of a merica

Theodore Roosevelt Council Council President: Cristopher A. Mahler 544 Broadway Massapequa 11758

(516) 797-7600

TRCBSA.org

girl s couts of nassau County (516) 741-2550

GSNC.org

East rockaway raiders athletic a ssociation

Co-Presidents: Michael Puma and Chris Paris (516) 582-2187

E-mail: aserraiders@aol.com

Malverne Youth b oard

(516) 599-1200

Hempstead

Police activity l eague 817 Hempstead Ave. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 485-5076

Email: westhempsteadpal@gmail. com

l akeview-Malverne lions

President: Tyrell Wilson (929) 497-8752

E-mail: lmlfootballteam@gmail. com

Herald File Photo

Volunteers with the West Hempstead Community Support Association that sponsored the third annual Nassau Boulevard Street Fair in May: Dorothy Krimsky, left, President Maureen Greenberg, Marge Van Holten, Kim Graffeo, Sarah Greenberg, and 10-year-old Ella Miller.

to veterans never stops

By Mark Nolan

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. have pledged to never forget veterans, and New York Elks Lodge 1 certainly lives up to and exceeds that commandment.

New York Elks Lodge 1 is in Lynbrook but operates throughout Nassau County. When it comes to helping veterans, the Elks of Lodge 1 make it a point to provide assistance to veterans from Malverne, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, West Hempstead, Lakeview, Oceanside, Baldwin, and other communities.

“The Elks veterans slogan is just that,” said Lodge 1 longtime member John Nuzzi, himself a U.S. Navy veteran. “The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget our veterans.”

Lodge 1 has held food and clothing drives; sent needed items to troops overseas; support local veterans' organizations; and many other events. They deliver birthday cards and snacks at Veterans Administration facilities. Lodge 1 hosts a hot roast beef dinner and performs entertaining skits, and brings a barbecue lunch

for veterans at St. Albans VA Medical Center in Queens.

The bottom line — when it comes to acts of kindness, Elks Lodge 1 sets the bar pretty high. “I can go on and on of all we have done,” Nuzzi said. “I have said quite a bit and we as Elks can say much more, I’m sure about that. We do our best to care for veterans.”

Photos courtesy John Nuzzi

Top photo: With U.S. Army veteran Raymond, center, are Elks officials and St. Albans staff.

Bottom photo: Elks members Lois Anderson, left, and Silvia Wanser with an American flag-themed wreath honoring veterans.

In May, Lodge 1 Elks visited St. Albans to deliver birthday cakes, patriotic cookies, muffins, chips, and soda. Along with itemized birthday cards was a $5 Canteen Book for the May birthday veterans to enjoy. Lodge 1 delivers birthday packages monthly.

Lodge 1 also held a barbecue for hospitalized veterans at St. Albans to celebrate the start of summer. The Lodge 1 members set up, cooked, dished, and packed the carts for seven units of veterans. The total of 164 veterans plus families were in attendance, plus hospital aids and staff members, including the 25 Elks members and two young volunteers.

Top photo: Robert Giglio, right, and John Nuzzi prepare food for veterans at St. Albans VA Medical Center in Queens.

Bottom photo: St. Albans therapist Risa Ramos and John Nuzzi with monthly birthday items.

MALVERNE Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Malverne, NY 11565 unless noted

Advanced Transmission Services

312 Hempstead Ave. (516) 568-9319

Allstate Insurance Company

349 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 887-9200

Amrta Studios

765-532-8677

Angelo's Pizza Restaurant

360 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 593-9712

Antonio's Italian-American Deli

307 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-1274

Assisi Veterinary Hospital

250 Hempstead Ave. (516) 256-0022

Automated Merchant Services

269 Hempstead Ave. (516) 815-2355

Bee's Arts & Crafts Studio

285 Hempstead Ave. (516) 284-7143

Brian Banks, CPA

333 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-7945

Broadway Tavern

8 Broadway (516) 792-6036

C&M Bookeeping

(516) 388-0822

Canzoneri & Canzoneri, LLP

305 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 354-9026

Charles Krull & Son Inc

Plumbing & Heating

22 Church St.

(516) 599-1222

Coffey Realty Solutions

294A Hempstead Ave.

(516) 659-4471

Connolly Station

280 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-5160

Creative Focus Design

38 Church St. (516) 200-1047

Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's

480 Hempstead Ave. (516) 881-7900

Dental Works

322 Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-7818

Didi's Paradise Inc.

114 Broadway (516) 887-8900

Double Fish Chinese Food & Sushi

364 Hempstead Ave.

516) 667-6225

Elite Painting Services Plus Inc

9 Slabey Ave.

(516) 697-2468

End of the Vine

259 Hempstead Ave. (516) 812-6162

Fire & Ice HVAC

(516) 456-3617

Fitness 19

293 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 596-1919

Flowers of Malverne

(516) 359-9950

Gloria Keum, Esq

(212) 433-0638

Grace Lutheran Church & School

400 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 599-6626

Grainne's Cashmere Shop

304 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 840-5656

Green M Cleaners

296 Hempstead Ave.

(917) 535-0543

Il Villagio Trattoria Italiana

366 Hempstead Ave. (516) 792-6336

John F. Craven CPA LLC

1044 Franklin Ave., Garden City (516) 280-8363

John/Kristin Associates Inc.

353 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-4400

Kruman & Kruman, PC

353 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 599-6420

La Benes Clothesline

122 Broadway

(516) 792-1343

Lakehills Electric

(516) 593-7426

Law Office of Laura Casini

(917) 417-2997

Law Office of Paul J. Fellin PC

353 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 758-7107

Lentini Massage

(516) 228-0172

Lots of Goodies Estate Tag Sales

(516) 316-9225

Malverne Bagels

320 Hempstead Ave.

(516) 593-3204

Malverne Butcher Shop

345 Hempstead Ave. (516) 949-6397

Malverne Cinema & Arts Center

350 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-6966

Malverne Community Theatre

(516) 238-8507

Malverne Deli

255 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-2443

Malverne Floral Designs Inc 347 Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-3209

Malverne Jewish Center 1 Norwood Ave. (516) 593-6364

Malverne Pastry Shop

253 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-3087

Malverne / West Hempstead Herald 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000

LIHerald.com

Maquina 37 LLC (646) 730-6221

Marcucc For Hair

324A Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-1212

MEA CR Beauty

40 Church St. (516) 331-1417

Mindset

341A Hempstead Ave. (516) 837-3841

Missy's Baked Goods

(516) 507-7482

MRB Accounting (516) 427-7313

Newman Realty 341 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-2800

Courtesy Chamber of Commerce

From left: A gathering of the Malverne Chamber of Commerce. Front row: Trustees Henry Stampfel, Benny Moltenbano. Back row: Trustees  Kathy Ribaudo, Leon Sanchez, Jack Craven, Dr. Evelyn Heredia, Dr. Maria Casvikes, Malverne Chamber president Maria Casini, and chamber vice president Elizabeth Krull.

MALVERNE Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Malverne, NY 11565 unless noted

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Next Level Massage

294 Hempstead Ave. (516) 521-1194

Northwell LIJ Franklin Hospital

900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream (516) 596-1294

On Point Pharmacy

247 Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-8663

Our Town Grille

303 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-0583

Peaceful Yoga

32 Church St. (516) 984-9644

Phoenix Family Chiropractic 301 Hempstead Ave. (516) 505-0755

Precision Landscaping (917) 828-4324

Priority 1 Security Service (516) 880-4388

ProPrinting

359 Merrick Road, Lynbrook (516) 561-9700

P-T Sullivan Companies

269 Hempstead Ave., Suite 203 (516) 660-2092

Regina Door & Design Corp 75 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream (516) 561-0111

Richner Printing Services

2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com

Rob Abbot Family Therapy

333 Hempstead Ave. (516) 859-1818

Robert J. Frey Agency

294 Hempstead Ave., First Floor (516) 825-8351

Roxy's Illustrations (516) 317-9080

Salon Blu

346 Hempstead Ave. (516) 322-2602

San-Dee Lanes

342 Hempstead Ave. (516) 599-1134

Scooop Ice Cream

36 Church St (516) 593-2628

State Farm - Brett Berges Agency

279 Hempstead Ave. (516) 887-5600

Sweet Annie's Smokehouse (516) 582-8602

Tap To Pointe Dance Center

75 Church St.

(516) 887-9704

The Brian Lewis Team at EXP Realty

70 E. Sunrise Highway, Suite 500 Valley Stream (917) 509-0506

The Bridge Church

1 Norwood Ave. (516) 561-8101

The Pampered ChefJen Prizzi, independent cssontractor (516) 582-8238

The Parents Lounge of Malverne 34 Church St (516) 544-6474

Thomas Benigno, Esq 333 Hempstead Ave. (516) 593-9415

True to You Reiki

333 Hempstead Ave. (516) 373-1720

Two of Us Event Planners

14 Broadway (516) 424-4229

Uva Rossa

243 Hempstead Ave. (516) 612-7400

Vale Accounting and Tax Services (347) 865-9857

Village Plaza Realty

141 Broadway (516) 593-5455

Vin Caponi Historic Antiques

18 Broadway (516) 593-3516

Visual Fuel Design (646) 321-8967

Wacky Racers LLC (516) 477-7460

Hempstead

Courtesy Malverne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Trustee Jack Sorrentino with scholarship winner Parisa Hassan.

W. Hempstead Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in West Hempstead, NY 11550, 11552 unless noted

Bari Chase, e sq.

7 World Trade Center, 46th Floor New York 10007 (212) 267-6646, Ext. 245 bchase@nycka.org

Barnes-s orrentino Funeral Home

Fred Sorrentino

539 Hempstead Ave. (516) 481-8870

fns123@msn.com

Cathedral post 1087 of the a merican Legion

Peter and Denise Johansen

233 Woodlawn Road (516) 489-2862

amlegionpost1087@gmail.com

Cherry Valley d eli

160 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 292-3381

cherryvalleydeliwh@gmal.com

Cherry Valley e xecutive & Retail Center

Llor Aldad

490-510 Hempstead Turnpike (212) 268-6999 aldad@aldadlaw.com

Clear skin Inc.

Lola Intagliata

537 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 481-6500 info@clearskin2.com

Country a rts in Flowers

Nick Flousakis

535 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 483-3353 countryartsfwrs@optonline.net

Creative Corner

Harry Baldino

482 Hempstead Ave. (516) 385-8782 creativecorner482@gmail.com

damocles designs

Joe McDonald

100 Courthouse Road Franklin Square 11010 (516) 522-0731

joe@damoclesdesigns.com

david speiser, md, p C

Naomi Speiser

227 Nassau Blvd. (516) 599-3333

iidoc@yahoo.com

edward Jones Financial

Marie Taylor

365 Hempstead Ave. (516) 538-4338

mltedj@aol.com

epiphany s alon

Nicola Forbes-Martin

560A Hempstead Ave. (516) 565-2200

epiphanysalonandhairlosscenter@ gmail.com

e W Vending Inc.

Elizabeth Walker

790 Hempstead Ave. (516) 902-7689

ewalker227@yahoo.com

eye- deal Optical

Bruce Presner

126 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 481-6640

eyeman656@yahoo.com

Fidelifacts

Thomas & Rosalie Norton

114 Old Country Road Mineola 11501 (516) 514-2419

sweetrosieami@aol.com

Fidelis Care New York

Rodolfo Cano

180 Post Ave., Westbury 11590 (516) 418-9319

rudycan@yahoo.com

Flick photo Co

Nhychelle Lowe  678 Dogwood Ave, 1066  (516) 225-6016  nhychelle@flickphotoco.com

Fly High Fitness

Geeta Palumbo

229 Nassau Blvd. (516) 262-1204 info@flyhighfit.com

Food Universe marketplace

Pablo Espinal 700 Woodfield Road (347) 203-3376 pespinal08@hotmail.com

Gino's p izza

Dominick or Francesco

619 Woodfield Road (516) 292-0062

ginospizza.wh@verizon.net

Giordano

Garden s ervices

Michael Giordano

357 Hempstead Ave. (516) 538-0178

giordanos357@yahoo.com

GOGO Charters (855) 826-6770

info@gogocharters.com

Introspect Investigations

Thomas O'Neill

752A Hempstead Turnpike 205, Franklin Square 11010 (516) 292-4130 introusa@aol.com

Island mason supply

Nicole Natale

631 Woodfield Ave. (516) 622-6345 office@islandmasonsupply.com

Krystin a bby studio

Kenyon & Andrea Daniel 610 Woodfield Road (631) 525-8704 krystinabbystudio@gmail.com

malverne / West Hempstead Herald

Glenn Gold 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000 ggold@liherald.com

maureen Greenberg

Licensed real estate salesperson 390 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square 11010 (516) 524-6435

maureen.greenberg@elliman.com

Nancy Hilsenrath LC s W, sap Nancy Hilsenrath 792 Harrison St. (718) 551-2777

nhilsenrath@gmail.com

Northwestern mutual

Bryan Morritt

875 Third Ave., New York 10022 (212) 867-8989, Ext. 2591

bryan.morriyy@nm.com

p ickleball plus, LLC

Jacki Binder

525 Eagle Ave. (516) 550-5700

jacki@pickleballplusllc.com

R a XX pool Room

Anthony Desio/Josh Friedberg

510 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 538-9896

desioa24@gmail.com

Raymond Nardo, p C 129 Third St., Mineola 11501 (516) 967-9996

raymondnardo@gmail.com

Sue Grieco/Herald file Assemblywoman Taylor Darling swears in the new board of directors of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce in March: Secretary Linda Anderson, President Sagine Pierre-Charles, Vice President Andria Daniel, and Treasurer Maureen Greenberg.

W. Hempstead Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in West Hempstead, NY 11550, 11552 unless noted

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Richner printing s ervices

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

2 Endo Blvd. Garden City 11530

mkarff@richnerprinting.com

LIHerald.com

Riesterer's Bakery

Karl Riesterer

282 Hempstead Ave. (516) 481-7636 karl282@aol.com

Rosenthal, Curry and Kranz

Patrick Curry

1600 Front St., East Meadow 11554 (516) 485-5577

pcurryesq@aol.com

RxIV Infusions

Robert Davis

411 Hempstead Turnpike (516) 322-3921 rxivinfusions@gmail.com

s age & a ngie Boutique

Sagine Pierre Charles

235 Nassau Blvd. (347) 582-3955

pierresagine@hotmail.com

s alonce Boutique Hair s alon  241 Nassau Blvd. West Hempstead 11552 (516) 204-6881

special treasures Child Care

Linda Anderson

539 Cedar St. (347) 885-1105

specialtreasureschildcare@yahoo.com

stephen's landscaping

Stephen Gillen

526 Wadleigh Ave.  (516) 429-1653  lawndoc7@optonline.net

strongher personal training, LLC

Patricia Greaves

201 Westminster Road (646) 247-5666

strongherpt@outlook.com

t he myers team

@Laffey Real e state

Marshall W. Myers

241 Post Ave., Westbury 11590 (516) 643-1204

mmyers@laffeyre.com

t he Weinreb Law Firm

Eli Weinreb

1225 Franklin Ave., Garden City 11530 (516) 620-9716

eweinreb@weinreblaw.com

trinity Lutheran Church

Pastor Ray Lorthioir

260 Chestnut St. (516) 589-1163

rayealorth@verizon.net

tropical smoothie Café

Andrew and Lonette Green 474 Hempstead Turnpike, 6A (516) 247-5109 garnventures@gmail.com

Venus Family

Restaurant

Peter & Irene 546 Hempstead Ave. (516) 486-2564 irenep97@yahoo.com

West Hempstead echo

David Kirschner  190 Edward Court (516) 523-5737  kirschner190@gmail.com

West Hempstead education a ssociation

Barbara Hafner

450 Nassau Blvd. (516) 481-1954

hafnerbarbara@aol.com

West Hempstead public Library

Cindy Hosang

500 Hempstead Ave. (516) 481-6591

chosang@whplibrary.org

WH Community support a ssociation

Maureen Goldberg P.O. Box 425 (516) 485-8040

president@westhempsteadcivic.org

William Jacobs

Real e state Broker

400 Garden City Place, Suite 438 Garden City 11530 (516) 873-7100

bill@williamajacobs.com

Winners academy

Djenane Bazile

711 Dogwood Ave. (631) 401-8134

thedirector@wacademyny.com

Courtesy West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce

West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce secretary Linda Anderson is the owner of Special Treasures Childcare, a provider of affordable and quality child care for children between 6 weeks and 5 years.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Malverne village Board of TrusTees

Governor Katherine Hochul (D) State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224

(518) 474-8390

ToWn of HeMPsTead

Don Clavin (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3260 dclavin@tohmail.org

Town Senior Councilwoman

Dorothy Goosby (D)

1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 dgoosby@tohmail.org

Councilman - 2nd Distrct

Tom Muscarella (R)

1 Washington St. Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3179 tmuscarella@tohmail.org

State Senate - 6th District

Kevin Thomas (D)

990 Stewart Ave. Garden City N.Y. 11530

(516) 739-1700

Legislative Office Building Room 947 Albany, N.Y. 12247

(518) 455-3260

Councilwoman - 3rd District

Melissa Miller (R)

1 Washington St. Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3523

melimil@hempsteadny.gov

Councilwoman - 4th District

Laura Ryder (R)

One Washington St. Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3252 lryder@hempsteadny.gov

nassau CounTY

State Assembly - 21st District

Brian Curran (R) 74 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570

(516) 561-8216

New York State Assembly

Albany, N.Y. 12248

(518) 455-5801

curranb@nyassembly.gov

Nassau County Executive

Bruce Blakeman (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-3131

Nassau County District Attorney

Anne Donnelly (R)

262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-3800

Nassau County Legislator - 2nd District

Siela Bynoe (D)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-6202

State Assembly - 19th District

Ed Ra (R)

825 East Gate Boulevard Garden City, N.Y. 11530

516-535-4095

Legislative Office Building 544

Albany, N.Y. 12248

(518) 455-4627

Nassau County Legislator - 6th District 6

William Gaylor III (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571- 6206

Nassau County Legislator - 8th District

John J. Giuffrè (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-6208

Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-2386

Cuocci Trustee

A. Lang Trustee

Edwards Deputy Mayor

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Congratulations to our Mount Sinai South Nassau 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors!

Our doctors were peer-nominated and selected based on extensive research, careful review and screening conducted by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team. Nationally, only 7% of more than 850,000 practicing doctors in the United States earned Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” designation this year.

Ann Buhl, MD Director, Gynecologic Oncology

Rajiv Datta, MD Department Chair, Surgery Director, Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center Director, Surgical Oncology/ Head & Neck

Steven Harris, MD Urology

Jay Itzkowitz, MD Department Chair, Emergency Services

Carlos MontoyaIraheta, MD Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Matthew Rifkin, MD Department Chair, Radiology

Neil Soskel, DO Family Medicine

Alan Garely, MD Department Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Urogynecology

Sherry Megalla, MD Cardiology