Living In Wantagh and Seaford

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We are pleased to present our annual Living In Wantagh and Seaford, a special supplement to the Wantagh Herald and the Seaford Herald.

Stuart Richner

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

Think of Living In Wantagh and Seaford 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, both communities have much to offer.

Wantagh is home to Wantagh Park, one of the jewels of the county park system since 1961. Consisting of 111 acres, the park’s waterfront location offers numerous opportunities for recreation, along with seating areas that allow visitors to relax and enjoy the magnificent view.

And in Seaford, Cedar Creek Park is another popular spot. It’s a sprawling environment that hosts a variety of activities, such as handball, basketball, softball, playgrounds, and even a dog run. Located on Merrick Road, the park has provided outdoor fun for those living in Wantagh and Seaford since 1975.

Whether you attended Wantagh High School, Seaford High School or MacArthur High School, both towns are vibrant and welcoming places that you want to live in and take care of.

Living In Wantagh and Seaford is published in cooperation with the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce and Seaford Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the official publication for these chambers.

We hope that you find this edition useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Wantagh Herald and Seaford Herald 52 weeks per year.

Stuart Richner Publisher

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a message from the seaford Chamber president

Welcome to Seaford, where you will always have something to do, regardless of your age.

Why not start your day at one of the many parks we have in town? Cedar Creek Park was named "Best Playground of Long Island" by the Long Island Press years ago, and was judged by News 12 Long Island viewers as the best on Long Island.

While you're there, enjoy the paths that can be used for walking, jogging and bicycling — or even spend the day rollerskating. You can also  head to Jones Beach or Tobay Beach using the paths in Cedar Creek Park. Want to play pickleball, baseball or take a trip in a kayak? If so, then head to Seamans Neck Park where all the fields have been renovated, and are ready for a family day of fun.

If the family is in town, head to Tackapausha

Preserve and enjoy the historic and beautiful 84acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species — all of which

can be viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails.

If walking and biking aren’t your thing, head to the Seaford Public Library. Programs for young children, teens and adults are endless. Bring your friends and family to play mahjong, read a book, take a course, or attend an outside concert.  You also can enjoy the art wall on display from our very own  Seaford residents. There is a program for everyone at our public library.

After your day is complete in the Seaford parks, you can enjoy one of the many restaurants and bars that are in town. You even have the option of dining at the waterfront. There is always something to do in this amazing community, and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce is always willing to support and guide you.

We at the Seaford Chamber of Commerce encourage your support, guidance and commitment to keep Seaford a community united in spirit, hope and togetherness.

Seaford Pride!

Margaret D. Grub President Seaford Chamber of Commerce

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High school students

get a good feeling from helping

By Janet Prete

One of the many components of a public school education is learning how to be a productive citizen. Performing community service? That’s the backbone of that very concept.

The student council at Seaford High School gives back to the community through its 14 members from all grade levels, as well as its two faculty advisors — all who coordinate multiple civic-oriented events throughout the academic year.

Like the 9/11 memorial ceremony held at the Seamans Neck Road campus. The teen future leaders could be found that day setting up chairs, and distributing everything attendees would need — from event pamphlets to flags and candles.

But that’s just a single example. They also help those in need through the council’s annual Thanksgiving food drive, where they solicit donations of food from all over the community. The teens also collected gift cards from generous Seaford businesses before delivering all of it to families within the school district just in time for the feast to start.

Continuing that path of giving back, the student council also runs a toy drive — yet another task the young men and women call on their neighbors to help, and where they get plenty of community spirit in return. So many in the Seaford community donate toys, which students then deliver to Head Start programs,

Photos courtesy Seaford schools The student council at Seaford High School helps set up the educational institution’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, which attracts a number of dignitaries to the Seamans Neck Road campus.

hospitals and other places where children may not get the kind of holidays their more fortunate peers might.

Organizing these activities takes time, and the student council gets an early start meeting almost literally at the crack of dawn every Wednesday, and more frequently when a planned event draws closer.

“Seeing how happy all the kids are when they get the toys makes all the early morning meetings worth it,” said Isabella Strippoli, a Seaford High senior, who leads the student council as its president.

The work they do is an inspiration to others in the school — even if they are not on the student council, advisor Tania Cintorino says. Their efforts have a ripple effect throughout the student body who see all the good work the council is doing — like food and toy collections, as well as blood drives.

“We work hard, but it’s rewarding in the end,” Strippoli said.

Her club secretary, Angelina Fernandez,

added that being a part of something that benefits others is a wonderful feeling.

“It feels nice coming home after the food drives and the toy drives and the blood drives, and knowing that you gave back to the community,” she said.

“I really liked helping people, so I knew that I wanted to do something with helping people when I’m older. So that changed me into really wanting to be involved in my school more. That changed me to really want to just help people overall, because I know how good it feels, and how good it is to be involved in the community.”

Top right photo: It’s not just learning how to govern, but also how to lead by example. That’s exactly what Seaford High School’s student council advisors Shari Raduazzo, left, and Tania Cintorino work to instill in their young future leaders.

Left photo: Kiernan Calderaro and Angelina Fernandez — officers with the Seaford High School student council — unpack candles for the school’s annual 9/11 event.

Bottom right photo: They are a group that thrives on giving back to the community they call home. Seaford High School’s student council includes, from left, Kiernan Calderaro as vice president, Angelina Fernandez as secretary, Isabella Strippoli as president, and Megan Bloom as treasurer.

a message from the Wantagh Chamber president

Welcome to Wantagh!

The Gateway to Jones Beach. What a wonderful and unique town we have. Music lovers, we have our own concert hall and amphitheater. Hungry?

We have so many great places to get a quick bite to eat, plan a date night, meet up with friends, watch your favorite teams, grab a sandwich on the go, coffee or tea or celebrate life’s milestones, in one of the many party rooms our fabulous eateries have. You will not be disappointed or leave hungry!

Whether you need a new wardrobe, purse or jewelry, found a new favorite sports player or need to update your sports equipment, we have several retail stores to find just what you need!

Let’s not forget the kids! Many parks, playgrounds, dance studios and martial arts programs are right here in Wantagh to keep them busy. Check out what our public library has to offer too! From a large assortment of books, movies, children and adult activities and educational seminars, our library has it all!

History lovers, we have the most historical landmarks in Nassau County! Our Preservation

Society displays the preserved Jamaica train, museum and post office that are wonderous and a delight for all ages!

Like to garden or just need to brighten someone’s day? Visit our amazing florists and nursery.

Mark your calendars for our fabulous events! The first Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day, we host Long Island’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade! In 2024, it was held on March 17. Small business Saturday, we have our magical Winter Wonderland Fair with wonderful crafts, food and entertainment; Santa spends the day with us and delights all! Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram for information. Please email fundraiser@wantaghchamber.com for information on all of our events.

I can go on and on about our spectacular businesses, many owned and operated by local families. Not only are they so generous to our community, but we also have essential charities that make a difference in the lives of others. Sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? I thought so! Many of our businesses are within walking distance from the LIRR, so driving is an option. We have something for everyone! Hope to see you soon!

Thank you,

Cathy McGrory Powell President

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Anthony Avena, CPA Financial Secretary A & F Accounting Services, Inc.

Judy Cunningham, Recording Secretary Resident Member

Matthew Kondrup, Corresponding Secretary Matty K Travel/Castle Vacations

Trustees

Jorge Aviles, Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band

Chris Brown, Mid Island Medical Supplies

Connie Conway, Resident Member

Rosemarie DeMaio, Mama’s Custom Cookies

Michael J. Duignan, RA L.I. Architecture Studio, DPC

Laura Dupkin Memisha, Realty Advisors, Inc.

Elizabeth Greco, Pies-On Wheels

Ira Reiter, Barking Biscuit

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ELECTED OFFICIALS Town officials

Supervisor Don Clavin (R)

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

donclavin@hempsteadny.gov( 516) 489-6000

donclavin@hempsteadny.gov

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Town Clerk Kate Murray (R)

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

Councilman - 5th District Christopher Carini (R)

1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3285

ccarini@hempsteadny.gov

Councilman - 6th District Dennis Dunne (R)

1 Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3180

ddunnesr@hempsteadny.gov

fEDERal sTaTE

United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262

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

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

(518) 474-8390

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

Nassau County Comptroller

Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386

NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

Nassau County Clerk

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

State Attorney General Letitia James (D) NYS State Capitol Building Albany 12224-0341

(800) 771-7755

Nassau office

(516) 248-3300

State Senator 5th District Steve Rhoads (R) 4236 Merrick Road First Floor Massapequa, NY 11758 (516) 882-0630

Legislative Office Building 513, Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-3161

United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2301 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430

Nassau County Legislator 13th District

Thomas McKevitt (R)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola , N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-6213

Nassau County Legislator 17th District

Rose Walker (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6217

State Senator 8th District

Alexis Weik (R) 1 Corporate Drive Suite GL-005 Bohemia, NY 11716

(631) 665-2311

Legislative Office Building 413, Albany, NY 12247

(518) 455-2950

State Assemblyman 14th District

David G. McDonough (R)

404 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, N.Y. 11710

(516) 409-2070

Legislative Office Building 443, Albany, N.Y. 12248

(518) 455-4633

State Assemblyman 17th District

John K. Mikulin (R)

Nassau County Legislator

District 15

John R. Ferretti, Jr. (R)

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

(516) 571-6215

Nassau County Legislator 19h District

Michael Giangregorio (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501

(516) 571-6219

United

1975 Hempstead Turnpike

East Meadow, N.Y. 11554

(516) 228-4960

Legislative Office Building 550, Albany, N.Y. 12248

(518) 455-4346

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in Wantagh and Seaford.

business

s eaford Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 1634, Seaford 11783 (516) 330-7404

SeafordChamberOfCommerce.com

President: Margaret Grub

s eaford Kiwanis Club

P.O. Box 1356, Seaford 11783 (516) 785-8510

Facebook.com/seafordkiwanis steven.katz@edwardjones.com

President: Steven Katz

s eaford lions Club

P.O. Box 1722, Seaford 11783 (516) 322-4148

SeafordLions.org georgebrennan@gmail.com Facebook.com/lionsclubofseaford

President: George Brennan

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

P.O Box 660, Wantagh 11793 (516) 679-0100

President: Cathy Powell

WantaghChamber.com

Meets the fourth Monday of the month

Wantagh Kiwanis Club

P.O. Box 1, Wantagh 11793 (516) 884-8296

Wantagh.li/kiwanis

President: Margaret Silberger

Wantagh lions Club

President: Jose Obregon

Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Wantagh Inn

Cultural

s eaford Historical s ociety

P.O. Box 1254, Seaford 11783 (516) 221-2851

SeafordHistoricalSociety.org info@seafordhistoricalsociety.org

President: Judy Bongiovi

Wantagh Preservation s ociety

P.O. Box 132, Wantagh 11793

1700 Wantagh Ave. (516) 826-8767

Wantagh.li/museum

President: Beth Obergh

Meets the fourth Tuesday of February through May and October through November at the Wantagh Library at 7:30 p.m.

Civic

Forest City Community a ssociation

3099 Morgan Drive, Wantagh 11793

President: Bill O'Leary

Mandalay Homeowners a ssociation 2752 Riverside Drive

Wantagh 11783

thefarinellas@gmail.com

President: Joe Farinella

Wantagh s eaford

Homeowners a ssociation

(516) 409-1645

WSHA.li

info@wsha.li

President: Ella Stevens

s eaford Harbor Civic a ssociation

P.O. Box 2452, Seaford 11783

President: Phil Franco

Friends of Wantagh Parks

246 Twin Lane E., Wantagh 11793 (516) 783-8378

s eaford Wellness Council

3940 Sunset Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 384-8536

SeafordWellness.com

President: Michael DiSilvio

Friends of l ong island Wrestling inc.

775 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 804-8676

FriendsOfLongIslandWrestling.org

President: Jerry Seckler

Pan- l ong island Challenge

1366 Odell St., Wantagh 11793 (516) 606-4272

Fraternal

Knights of Columbus Council 3476 2183 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-3476

Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Council 6526

1869 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 826-7492

Meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Daughters of the a merican revolution Jerusalem Chapter DAR.org

Youth sports

l ong island b roncos

Football and Cheerleading

Ages 5-11

P.O. Box 1726, Seaford LongIslandBroncos.com

longislandbroncos@gmail.com

President: Matthew Roberts

s eaford little l eague

b aseball and s oftball

Ages 4-16

P.O. Box 1714, Seaford 11783 (516) 986-8755

seafordll@msn.com

President: TJ Koerner

Twitter (X): @SeafordLL

Wantagh little l eague

P.O. Box 94, Wantagh (516) 308-1110

WantaghLittleLeague.com

Twitter (X): @wantaghll

Wantagh/s eaford Pal

Office at Cedar Creek Park parking field 5

P.O. Box 122, Wantagh (516) 783-8464

WantaghSeafordPAL.org

Wantagh s eaford s occer Club

3280 Sunrise Highway Suite 279, Wantagh (516) 785-3147

WantaghSeafordSC.org

info@wantaghseafordsc.org

l evittown Wantagh

s eaford athletic a ssociation

P.O. Box 7035, Wantagh 11793 (516) 616-3107

LSWSports.org

contact@lswbb.com

President: Brian Kalinowski

service

Mothers a gainst Drunk Driving

l ong island Chapter 20 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3008

Melville 11747

(631) 547- 6233

ny.state@madd.org

MADD.org/ny

s outheast nassau guidance Center-s eaford

2146 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783

(516) 221-3030

SNGCounseling.net

s outheast nassau guidance Center-Wantagh

3375 Park Ave., Suite 2005

Wantagh 11793

(516) 781-1911

SNGCounseling.net

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Members of the Seaford Lions Club hosting a summer barbecue.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

John t heissen

Children’s Foundation

1881 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh (516) 679-5098

JTCF.org

john@jtcf.org

Executive Director: John Theissen

s eaford auxiliary Police unit 133

2708 Pettit Ave., Bellmore 11710 (516) 522-5362

133@pdcnaux.org

Commanding Officer:

Inspector James Tozzi

Wantagh auxiliary Police unit 132

P.O. Box 188, Wantagh 11793 (516) 522-5361

Commanding Officer:

Capt. Vincent Cino

Wantagh Clergy Council

t he Church of st. Jude

3606 Lufberry Ave.

Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2505

birthright of nassau and suffolk

1134A Wantagh Ave.

Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-4070

Birthright.org/wantagh

Veterans

s eaford a merican l egion

Edwin Welch Jr. Post no. 1132

2301 Penatiquit Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-9429

alegionpost1132@optonline.net

Commander: Robert Dishman

Wantagh a merican l egion

Post no. 1273

3484 Park Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-9497

Commander: George DiBetteto

l evittown a merican

l egion Post no. 1711

Commander: Mike Capillo 3123 N. Jerusalem Road, Levittown 11756 (516) 731-9114

parties.post1711@gmail.com

Jewish War Veterans Post 652

We-Are-Vets.us

Political

s eaford republican Club

Leader: Joseph Patino (516) 236-6312?

gcolaros@optonline.net

Wantagh republican Club

President: Barry Gross (516) 579-3700

l evittown s outh- north Wantagh

republican Club

President: Michael Radano  (516) 697-2606

l eague of Women Voters of nassau County

P.O. Box 221, Port Washington (516) 431-1628

LWVOfNassauCounty.org

nassau County

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

Chair: Jay S. Jacobs NassauCountyDems.com

nassau County

republican Committee 164 Post Ave., Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800

Chair: Joseph G. Cairo Jr. NassauCountyGOP.com

schools

Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence (516) 308-7859

WantaghFoundation.org info@wantaghfoundation.org

President: Barbara Brocshtein

Executive Director: Gayle Wenchel

united teachers of s eaford SeafordTeachers.com

madler@mail.seaford.k12.ny.us

President: Matthew Adler

Youth

girl s couts of nassau County inc. –Seaford/Wantagh Service Unit (516) 741-2550

GSNC.org

b oy s couts of a merica of nassau 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758

(516) 797-7600

TrcBsa.org

Pequott District

District Chair: Barbara Arnold pqdistrictchairman@gmail.com pequott.org

Local units:

• Pack/Troop 96 Wantagh

• Troop 96G Wantagh

• Troop 186G Wantagh

• Pack/Troop 189 Wantagh

• Pack 191 Wantagh

• Pack/Troop 239 Seaford

• Pack 341 Wantagh

• Troop 343 Wantagh

• Pack/Troop 581 Seaford

• Troop 656G Wantagh

• Pack/Troop 690 Seaford

Wantagh Chapter n o. 1986, Order of DeMolay

754 Prospect St., Baldwin 11510

Masonic Temple: (516) 867-9812

WantaghDemolay.weebly.com

Chair: Ed Callaghan

Charles Shaw/Herald

Beth Obergh, president of the Wantagh Preservation Society, standing in the dining room of a parlor car located at the Wantagh Museum.

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Neighbors helpiNg Neighbors

at the Wantagh Giving Garden

By Natalie DiFusco

The Rev. Ron Garner is on a mission to end hunger. And he has no plans to slow down.

The pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church for more than a dozen years, Gardner operates what he calls the Wantagh Giving Garden from his own backyard, delivering fresh produce regularly to any food pantry that needs it. He also organizes weekly food drives.

It’s all part of his efforts to address the lack of access to healthy food in the community. It motivated him to develop a relationship with the Freeport Emergency Food Center, where he quickly noticed a lack of fresh produce at the pantry.

Garner changed that — not with his hands, at first. But instead with his feet. He walked tour from Montauk to Wantagh in 2011 — a journey of nearly 90 miles — with the goal of raising $1,111 in cash and 1,111 pounds of food. He

Continued on page 20

Bottom Photo: After the Rev. Ron Garner and his family couldn’t keep managing it on their own, Laurie Nunez — a member of Garner’s Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church — took over as leader of the Wantagh Giving Garden in Garner’s backyard. It’s a responsibility she takes seriously, getting help from volunteers like Jim Silberger whenever she can.

and

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Top Photo: If there are hungry people to feed, then the Rev. Ron Garner is there. His Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church hosted the Long Island Council of Churches Crop Walk this year in an effort to not only end hunger worldwide, but also to help keep the food pantry in Freeport full.

achieved that goal, and then some — ending up with three times the donations he sought.

Knowing there was a great community around him willing to help, Garner created the Wantagh Giving Garden the next year. At first, it was just him, wife Maureen, and stepdaughter Jessica doing all the work. But the garden — which operates between May and November — soon became difficult for just three people to manage.

Not long after, Laurie Nunez — a congregant from Garner’s church — took over the garden, getting help from Boy Scout Troop 96, as well as from Jim Silberger and Mark Engleman of the Kiwanis Club of Wantagh.

Nunez and Silberger not only shared great opinions about the garden, but Garner, too. They call the pastor a caring, selfless individual who understands the importance and need of helping others.

The garden’s produce is harvested on Sunday, and Garner brings the food — which

has previously included cantaloupe, potatoes, tomatoes, kale and green beans — down to local pantries.

“Increasing the accessibility of fresh fruits and vegetables at local food pantries is an excellent way to ensure that food-insecure families meet their health needs,” said Christine Going, an Island Harvest Food Bank board member.

Although he is now a grandfather of five in his 70s, Garner has no plans to end his good-faith work anytime soon. He is driven by lessons he learned as a child in the small town of Greensboro, Indiana — a farming region where poverty was simply a way of life.

Garner recalls members of the church bringing food from their gardens to donate to those in need. The best part, he said, was that nobody was stigmatized or embarrassed — people simply helped each other.

And he hopes to see more of that on Long Island and in Wantagh itself — neighbors helping neighbors.

The Rev. Ron Garner is a force in the community, not only leading one of the local churches, but also playing a key role in ensuring no one in his community goes hungry.

Top Photo: The Rev. Ron Garner is not only known for his longtime role as pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church on Wantagh Avenue, but he’s also the founder of the Wantagh Giving Garden — in his own backyard.

Bottom Photo: Jim Silberger is quite committed to his work with the Kiwanis Club of Wantagh, but he’s also a very familiar face in the backyard of the Rev. Ron Garner, pastor of Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, who maintains a garden there specifically to grow produce for those who need it.

Circle of Hope helps

By Jordan Vallone

A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating. And at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life — which serves the Jewish community of Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh — the Cindy Knoll Circle of Hope and its subsidiary, Dress for Recovery, provides emotional support and hands-on help to patients and their families coping with breast cancer and other illnesses.

Circle of Hope was co-founded in 2012 by Cindy Knoll, who’s name the nonprofit now bears. Knoll died in August 2021 from brain cancer, at 56.

At the time of the organization’s founding, the wife of Chabad Center rabbi Shimon Kramer, Chanie, said the Chabad saw the need for there to be a center for outreach and support for breast cancer patients.

“Unfortunately,” she said, “there are so many people in this area dealing with the disease. Whatever they need, we want to be there for them.”

Today, Circle of Hope unites the community

Courtesy Rachel Leiner Photography

Top photo: Dozens of women have become part of the Circle of Hope, volunteering and raising awareness for the services offered, like at the group’s Journey for a Purpose benefit.

Bottom photo: Cindy Knoll, who’s name the nonprofit now bears, died from brain cancer in August 2021. A breast cancer survivor at the time of its founding, she wanted to create a community center to support women going through difficult times.

and brings hope and encouragement to those who need it most. It offers several programs, and some highlights include prevention and awareness seminars, meal delivery to homes for those undergoing treatment, financial assistance, support groups and a wig bank.

Dress for Recovery, which is part of Circle of Hope, was founded in 2020 by Loraine Alderman, who was undergoing breast cancer treatment the year before. The clothing bank provides large shirts with ample space for surgical drains, as well as various zippers for doctors and nurses to access chest ports for chemotherapy.

“There’s not one store in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut where you can walk in and buy this type of clothing,” Alderman said.

“They’re only available online, and they’re expensive. We are the only place where people

can come and get everything — free of charge.”

Last year, Dress for Recovery also received a donation of seatbelt covers from Evening Star Quilters, a Mineola-based nonprofit quilting organization. The seatbelt covers help protect a raw chemotherapy port, which are attached to a main artery in the chest and require a lot of protection.

“We tried to figure out how to make something good out of what was going on,” Alderman said. “It’s really about paying things forward and just trying to help other people.”

All services in Circle of Hope and Dress for Recovery are free, confidential, and offered to everyone, regardless of religious beliefs. For more information, email circleofhope@ chabadjewishllife.org, or call (516) 833-3057, Ext. 104.

Courtesy Lisa Fessler

Top photo: The Circle of Hope, headquartered at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, supports women with breast cancer and other illnesses. Chanie Kramer, co-director of the Chabad, with Circle of Hope co-founders Cindy Knoll and Lisa Fessler

Jordan Vallone/Herald Botom photo: Loraine Alderman, left, founded Dress for Recovery, a subsidiary of Circle of Hope. It provides clothing to those undergoing cancer treatment.

B’Nai’s garden an anchor for many

By Natalie DiFusco

There have now been four seasons of harvest at the Garden of Temple B’nai Torah, which its team of volunteers celebrated with a garden party, bringing everyone from Bellmore, Merrick, East Meadow, Wantagh, and Seaford, together to honor the hard work for a good cause.

A number of years ago, Rona and Bob Kauffman attended a class in the synagogue led by Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum and the Rev. Mark Genzsler. Bar-Nahum was their rabbi at Temple B’Nai Torah, while Genzsler was the spiritual leader of nearby St. Francis Episcopal Church in Bellmore.

The two compared interfaith scriptures, and during all of that, the subject of the garden at St. Francis came up.

Intrigued, the Kauffmans met with Susan Salem — the garden’s creator and coordinator — and would eventually become regular volunteers there, where parishioners grow fresh produce to fight local hunger.

Salem and the Kauffmans wanted to bring that effort to Temple B’nai Torah, and this interest grew stronger when the temple’s youth group was brought to the St. Francis Garden in 2019 for Sukkot.

A year later, when the pandemic hit, B’nai Torah took action: Salem and the Kauffmans

knew they should go forward with their plan immediately, since food pantries were struggling.

It turned out B’nai Torah had a playground no longer in use, so that spot was chosen for the garden.

There, sandboxes became garden beds for growing vegetables, and harvested with love for the sole purpose of going to those who needed it most.

Still busy with her own garden, Salem

Photos courtesy Edwin Chavez

Top photo: Joyce Rappaport and Ronni Fauci at Temple B’Nai Torah’s annual garden party.

Bottom photo: Charles Timman with Cantor Rica Timman at the synagogue's garden.

continued to lend her skills, which were passed down from her grandfather. While she brings her gardening prowess to the project, Rona Kauffman, a co-chair of the temple’s social action committee, coordinates all of the volunteer efforts.

It was important to ensure that although the garden was at the temple, it was truly a community garden, Salem said.

B’nai Torah did this by following in the footsteps of St. Francis, which named its efforts the Garden at St. Francis instead of the St. Francis Garden. The dogooders used that inspiration to call their operation the Garden at Temple B’nai Torah.

You don’t have to be a member of the synagogue to volunteer or contribute to the garden. Or even to benefit from its bounty.

The vegetables grown in the garden include artichokes, sweet peas, radishes, cucumbers, Swiss chard, lettuce, beets, turnips, onions, garlic, lettuce and carrots.

The temple typically donates its produce to the Island Harvest warehouse in Uniondale as well as the Bethany House of Nassau County, Hempstead village’s Community Solidarity, and various homes of synagogue members.

Top photo: Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum, far left, with Rona and Bob Kauffman and Susan and Phil Salem. The Kauffmans and Susan Salem are in charge of the Garden at Temple B’Nai Torah.

Bottom photo: The community garden is bustling with goodwill, and the need to serve those in need. It receives tremendous support from congregants.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Apostolic Assembly

Christian Tabernacle

1081 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (914) 473-0565

Pastor: Eduardo Merino Sr. pastormerino1@aol.com

Christ Lutheran Church

3384 Island Road, Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-3286 church@clcwantagh.org

CLCWantagh.org

Congregation Beth Tikvah 3710 Woodbine Ave. Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-2445

President: Gail Jeby-Levy

Rabbi: Moshe P. Weisblum office@congbt.org CongBT.org

Islamic Center of Nassau 2856 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh 11793 (516) 400-2790

IconMosque.org

Saint Markella

Greek Orthodox Church

1960 Jones Ave. N., Wantagh 11793 (516) 783-5760

Pastor: Rev. George Kolios

SaintMarkella.NY.GoArch.org

St. Frances de Chantal

Roman Catholic Church

1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-2333

Pastor: the Rev. Seth Awo Doku

SaintJaneFrances.org

Temple B’nai Torah

2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2370

Rabbi: Daniel Bar-Nahum

President: Dee Greenberg

TBTWantagh.org

rabbibarnahum@tbtwantagh.org

The Church of St. Jude 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2505

Priest: Mother Jimmie Sue Deppe TheChurchOfStJude.org

Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church

1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-1829

Pastor: the Rev. Ron Garner wmcc1845@verizon.net

WMCC1845.com

Maria Regina Catholic Church 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 798-2415

Pastor: Rev. Jason U. Grisafi MariaRegina.com fr.jason@mariaregina.com

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

2025 Washington Ave. Seaford 11783 (516) 781-6374

Pastor: John Hickey OurRedeemer.net joroffice@optonline.net

Saint James

Roman Catholic Church

80 Hicksville Road, Seaford 11783 (516) 731-3710

Pastor: Rev. John Derasmo fatherjohn@stjamesrcchurch.org

StJamesRCChurch.org

St. Gregory of Nyssa

Orthodox Church

1100 Hicksville Road, Seaford 11783 (516) 541-3628

Pastor: the Rev. Andrew Gromm onearthasinheaven@yahoo.com

StGregorySeaford.org

St. William the Abbot Catholic Church

2000 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-1266

Pastor: the Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald information@stwilliam.org StWilliam.org

The Church of South India

Malayalam Congregation of Greater New York 3833 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 342-9879

Pastor: Rt. Rev. Malayil

Sabu Kosy Cherian info@csiseafordchurch.org

CSISeafordChurch.org

United Methodist Church of Seaford

2160 Washington Ave. Seaford 11783 (516) 785-8877

Pastor: Paul Smith umcseaford@gmail.com

SeafordUMC.org

Outreach Centers

Maria Regina Food Pantry

3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 798-7438

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hawthorne House

Thrift Shop at St. Frances de Chantal 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 679-8061

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Jude’s Mission Center Home of the Mother and Child Ministry (516) 221-2505

2197 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783

Karen Millindorf/Herald

Members of Temple B’Nai Torah, including from left, Ronnie Fauci, Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum, Cantor Rica Timman and Joyce Rapaport host a weekend-long Torah restoration.

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Jewish War Veterans help community

By Jordan Vallone

If you ask Gary Glick what plagues modern military veterans most, he’d describe the number of people who do not know or understand what benefits they are entitled to after service.

Helping veterans — whether they live in or outside of the immediate community — is the mission of the Jewish War Veterans. Especially at Post 652 — which serves Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford, East Meadow and surrounding communities — which has made an effort to remain active on community issues. Members can often be seen at veteran events, and well as helping Boy Scout troops complete community service projects.

Just last year, for example, the group helped an aspiring Eagle Scout restore a World War I Memorial in Merrick.

Although not well-known, the national Jewish War Veterans group has been around since 1896. Glick, Post 652’s commander, spends a lot of time dispelling myths like Jews never served in conflicts like the Civil War. In fact, some 8,000 Jewish men served. On both sides.

“Our biggest concern is to get the word out that we exist,” said Ed Freeberg, a lifetime member of the organization. “The Jewish War

Veterans has existed for about 127 years, and very few people know about it. So, our job is to do a tremendous amount of outreach.”

Post members are often seen at commemorative events on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and in public schools. Members help conduct ceremonies for Jewish soldiers and establish working relationships with local rabbis.

In the past, Glick has responded to calls from

Kate Nalepinski/Herald fi le Top Photo:The Jewish War Veterans recognize members when they hit milestones. Eric Spinner, left — joined by Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray — helped Murray Steinberg celebrate his 99th birthday.

Courtesy Ed Freeberg

Bottom Photo: The Jewish War Veterans Post 652 is always doing its part to help veterans, and is often seen out in the community. At a Hanukkah celebration last year, Gary Glick joined Rabbi Shimon Kramer to help celebrate.

veterans dealing with mental health crises from untreated post-traumatic stress disorder, and worked with additional organizations to help provide housing or food to veterans in need.

The more outreach the group can provide, the better off veterans are.

“There’s 130,000 of us out here” on Long Island, Glick said, ‘and I’ll tell you right now, there’s

maybe a handful that know what’s going on.”

Despite the seriousness of their cause, the group also takes part in holiday celebrations as well as milestone birthdays for veterans. And while the efforts of the group consist of diligent, hard work for everyone involved, it is truly a labor of love.

Visit We-Are-Vets.us.

Courtesy Ed Freeberg

Top Photo: Partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution, the local Jewish War Veterans chapter help deliver blankets and wraps at the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Jordan Vallone/Herald fi le

Bottom Photo: The local Jewish War Veterans post works to make sure veterans across Long Island know and understand benefi ts they are entitled to. It also takes part in community projects, such as the restoration of the World War I Memorial in Merrick for an Eagle Scout project. Eric Spinner, a member of Post 652, helped clean and restore the stonework.

SEAFORD Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Seaford, NY 11783 unless noted

911 SHS Memorial Fund

P.O. Box 2425

Tom Condon (516) 592-4320

ADM Mechanical

Andrew Novak (516) 610-0233

All Star Physical Therapy

3839 Merrick Road

Christopher Kimball (516) 802-2895

Allied Builders Supply Corp. 3570 Merrick Road

Howard Berger (516) 785-3197

Allstate

3832 Sunrise Highway

Gregory Patterson (516) 781-8300

Allstate 1067 Hicksville Road

Luciana Patterson (516) 513-1700

Autumn Leaf Baking Company

Michael Romer

autumnleafbakingco@yahoo.com

Balanced Health Fitness

3828 Sunrise Highway

Bridgette Hartz (516) 330-4022

Beech Lane Digital Inc.

Kristine Hughes (516) 884-0440

Bethpage Federal Credit Union 4006 Merrick Road

800-628-7070

Blue Line Inspection Services

Robert Dazzo (516) 884-7912

Cara Mia Restaurant

3935 Merrick Road

Sergio DiCiantis (516) 804-9280

Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home

3863 Merrick Road

Curtis Schmitt (516) 785-3380

Charlie’s Pharmacy 3931 Merrick Road

Charles LaQuidara (516) 783-7979

D&J Auto

3830 Merrick Road

Jerry Pastore (516) 781-7240

Dang BBQ

3864 Merrick Road

Anthony Mastrantonio 631-943-9925

DiTaranto Insurance Services

Joseph DiTaranto (516) 319-7188

Downstage Dance

3923 Merrick Road

Heather Umhafer (516) 781-8200

Dream Vacations

797 Arlington Drive

Donna Philcox (516) 796-0256

Edward Jones

3960 Merrick Road

Steve Katz (516) 785-8510

Emotional Wellness

Lisa Finn

3960 Merrick Road (516) 790-0655

EZ Dock of Long Island

Steve Gorman 3596 Ocean Ave. (516) 468-3625

EssBee Design

Stefanie Brooks 3710 Locust Avenue

646-535-5324

Final Touch Auto Collision

Nick Bilotta

3586 Merrick Road (516) 221-7611

Frida’s Mexican Grill 3545 Merrick Road

Rodrigo Sempertegu (516) 804-4664

Fun Stuff Toys 3639 Merrick Road

Michael Timko (516) 409-8697

Gino’s of Seaford

3535 Merrick Road

Nick DiNardo (516) 308-7962

Margaret Grub Century 21 AA (516) 330-7404

Gusto Divino Trattoria

3930 Sunrise Highway (516) 795-1929

HTB Flag Football P.O. Box 1202

Migdalia Leahy (516) 330-8997

J. Nicholas Jewelry

3994 Park Ave.

James Vasilakis (516) 317-5019

Karen’s Hope 3553 Kenora Place

Karen Siler (516) 698-9291

Kenneth Jacobsen

LPL Financial 2234 Merrick Road (516) 308-4948

LaCole Salon 3936 Merrick Road

Nicole Consi (516) 809-7171

Lombardo’s of Seaford Pizzeria 1700 Washington Ave.

Anthony Lombardo (516) 221-6995

Long Island Opticians 3844 Sunrise Highway

Barry Santini (516) 781-9838

Lovers Lane Home Décor 1704 Washington Ave. (516) 376-7279

Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Ave.

Matthew Scannapieco (516) 541-1229

Mario’s Pizzeria of Seaford 3842 Sunrise Highway

Michael Koulettes (516) 826-5200

Masone Masonry 3937 Merrick Road

Jennifer Masone (516) 849-3868

Masters Auto Collision Inc. 3530 Merrick Road

Dean Poupis Jr. (516) 826-2763

Melissa Sacco Interiors

Melissa Sacco (516) 698-6141

Memorare Caterers Inc. 2183 Jackson Ave.

T. Moseman (631) 398-6080

Metrocade Corp. 3376 Jackson Ave.

Vincent LoVerde (631) 465-9911

Movement Arts Collective 1708 Washington Ave. (516) 544-6255

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The Seaford Chamber of Commerce gathers at a networking meeting at the Knights of Columbus.

SEAFORD Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Seaford, NY 11783 unless noted

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NY Physical Therapy & Wellness

4007 Merrick Road

Rachel Booth (516) 495-3154

New York Life

Christopher Driscoll 2424 Langen Drive (516) 506-5096

Our Redeemer Lutheran School of Seaford

Caitlin DiLemme (516) 457-1226

Palmatum Landscapes LLC

Nick Parson (516) 457-1226

Peanuts At St. Gregory’s 1100 Hicksville Road

Anne Cacciola/Sandra Smith (516) 548-7587

Raymond G. Kenny, CPA 591 Arlington Drive (516) 493-2967

Richner Printing Services

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

Rosario’s Pizzeria

2140 Jackson Ave.

Rosario Cracchiolo (516) 900-1300

Runyon’s 3928 Merrick (516) 221-2112

Seaford American Legion 2301 Penatiquit Ave.

Charles Wroblewski (516) 785-9429

Seaford Bagels

3970 Merrick Road

John Scannello (516) 679-1944

Seaford Cinemas

3961 Merrick Road (516) 409-8705

Seaford Community Preschool

2160 Washington Ave.

Siri Willis (516) 785-0700

Seaford Dental PC

2125 Jackson Ave.

Paul V. Affrunti (516) 781-4990

Seaford Family Chiropractic

3944 Merrick Road

Dr. Gary Sgroi

(516) 783-3000

Seaford Family Practice

3921 Merrick Road

Dr. Jeffrey Elfenbein, MD (516) 785-0660

Seaford Foot Care Center

3650 Merrick Road

Dr. Edward Fryman, DPM (516) 221-5982

Seaford Harbor Deli

3623 Bayview Street

Jeffrey Miller

Seaford Herald

Rhonda Glickman

2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000 rglickman@liherald.com

LIHerald.com

Seaford Historical Society

P.O. Box 1254

Judith Bongiovi (516) 783-8629

Seaford Hook, Ladder & Engine Co. 1 Inc.

2170 Southard Ave.

Phil Nicola

Seaford Lions Club

SeafordLions.org

Seaford Paint Place & Décor

3748 Merrick Road

(516) 785-0332

Seaford Public Library

2234 Jackson Ave.

Frank McKenna

(516) 221-1334

Seaford Smiles Dental

1489 Seaman’s Neck Road

Michael Pellegrino (516) 640-2141

Selvin Law Firm

3956 Merrick Road

Jared Selvin

(516) 992-0805

Shane’s Anchor Realty

3950 Merrick Road

Judith Shane

(516) 532-9184

Sights & Sounds

4032 Sunrise Highway (516) 679-9700

Signature Premier Properties

1867 Wantagh Ave.

Karen Cass

(516) 242-6910

Sonny’s Fishing Station

3640 Ocean Ave.

Mike Victor

(516) 785-8058

Sound2Shore

Jon Simone

sound2shore.com

St. William the Abbot 2000 Jackson Ave.

Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald, Pastor (516) 785-1266

State Farm Insurance 4020 Merrick Road

Victoria VanDeVen (516) 221-3200

Tim White Home Improvements 3839 Merrick Road

Maureen Mazol (631) 956-7553

Tires By Tony

3824 Sunrise Highway (516) 783-3302

United Methodist Church of Seaford 2160 Washington Ave.

Joan Langton (516) 785-8877

Universe Home Services

3782 Merrick Road

Bill Powell

(516) 781-6565

Vision at Cedar Creek

3616 Merrick Road

Dr. Eric Tennenbaum (516) 679-0768

Webster Bank

3887 Merrick Road

Tricia Komarnicki (516) 406-3143

Zio’s Casa Di Dolce 3649 Merrick Road

Angelo DiGregoli (516) 785-2253

Courtesy Seaford Chamber of Commerce The Seaford Chamber of Commerce presents a 9/11 award presented to Nick Bilotta.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted

1/2 Off Cards of Wantagh

(516) 809-9832

1162 Wantagh Ave

wantaghcards@gmail.com

a&F accounting Services

Anthony Avena (516) 826-8168

1606 Henry Road

a bby's Parkside

nursery & Florist

Eric Abolafia (516) 221-1133

3333 Merrick Road info@abbysnursery.com

a boff's Paints

(516) 221-4343

3390 Jerusalem Ave.

aCL Foot and a nkle Center (516) 221-4311

3430 Sunrise Highway footologist@aol.com

aC Landcare LLC

Christopher Haubert (516) 305-1970

P.O. Box 268 chris@aclandcare.com

a DP

Sarah Stephens (516) 765-0541 sarah.a.stephens@adp.com

advance Physical t herapy

Dr. Louis Obergh (516) 568-4444

3430 Sunrise Highway

advertising and Social Media Consulting

Marilynne Rich (917) 412-9304 mmrich07@gmail.com

advisors Mortgage g roup LLC

Gregory Bianca (631) 648-3930

3330 Park Ave., Suite 1 gbianca@advisorsmortgage.com

aeration Power Systems Inc.

Michael Letscher (516) 221-3000

2215 Wantagh Ave. sales@aerationpowersystems.com

all Island Estates Realty Corp.

Judith and Richard Shane

(516) 783-5600

3242 Railroad Ave. allIslandEstate@aol.com

always and Forever Rose

Floral a rrangements

Jennifer Paretta (516) 856-1711

1487 Blue Spruce Lane jparetta@foreverrosefloral.com

a mazing athletes

Central Long Island

Christine Trifiletti

(631) 819-0162

longisland@amazingathletes.com

a ndy's Luggage

Gregg Markin

(516) 785-9379

1945 Wantagh Ave. andyslugg@aol.com

Balloons By Lou

Luca DiMatteo (516) 967-1166

1865A Wantagh Ave. balloonsbyylou@gmail.com

Bank of a merica

Giovanna Schembri (516) 783-3445

3330 Park Ave. giovanna.m.schembri@bofa.com

Beer & Co.

Michael Ober

(516) 835-0745

1857 Wantagh Ave. beerandcompanynewyork@gmail.com

Bella touch Skincare

Shadia Ortiz Delgado (516) 728-7334 ortizshadia9@gmail.com

Bide a Wee (516) 785-7822

3300 Beltagh Ave.

Blackbird Kitchen + Cocktails

Frank Ubrinco

(516) 654-9200

3026 Merrick Road frank@blackbirdli.com

Blade & Beauty

Brooke Murphy (516) 749-5546

2241C Wantagh Ave. bladeandbeautyny@gmail.com

Boss Crokers Bar & grill

Kevin Noonan

(516) 679-2967

1871 Wantagh Ave. kpn44@yahoo.com

Brands Cycle & Fitness

Gary Sirota

(516) 781-6100

1966 Wantagh Ave.

Budget Blinds of nassau

Jack Franzitta

(516) 779-7918

Bunker hill a merican taproom

Rob Beck

(516) 679-1775

1912 Wantagh Ave. bunkerhillny@gmail.com

Burger King

(516) 679-9191

1131 Wantagh Ave.

bkcfc1@gmail.com

Callinan & Smith LLP

Michael Callinan

(516) 784-5148

3361 Park Ave, Suite 104

mcallinan@callinansmith.com

Causeway Bait & tackle

Mike Nicoletti

(516) 785-3223

3031 Merrick Road

info@causewaybaitandtackle.com

CDU Dance

Cristina Salhuana

(516) 690-1134

2225 Wantagh Ave.

cdanceunlimte@optonline.net

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral home Inc. (516) 731-5550

603 Wantagh Ave.

Christ Lutheran Church

(516) 221-3286

3384 Island Road

church@clcwantagh.org

Church of St. Jude

(516) 221-2505

3606 Lufberry Ave.

sjwantagh1@gmail.com

Citizens Bank

James Ladolce

(631) 388-0833

1164 Wantagh Ave.

james.p.ladolce@citizensbank.com

Club Pilates Wantagh

Jim Grassi

(516) 729-3691

1173 Wantagh Ave. wantagh@clubpilates.com

Coldwell Banker a merican homes

Thomas Murtagh

(516) 826-4600

1897 Wantagh Ave.

tmurtagh@cbamhomes.com

Courtesy Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Wantagh Chamber of Commerce board members include, from left, first vice president Karen Lofgren, St. Patrick's Day chair Chris Brown, chamber president Cathy McGrory Powel, and second vice president Marilynne Rich at the 2023 Grand Marshal Dinner.

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Coldwell Banker

Residential Brokerage

Floyd Earl (516) 763-8950

3521 Jerusalem Ave. manorgate@aol.com

Concord Cleaners

Bobby Audette (516) 781-1400

3350 Park Ave. concord1400@gmail.com

Congregation Beth t ikvah (516) 485-7732

3710 Woodbine Ave.

Cool Contouring

Louis Obergh (516) 782-1394

3430 Sunrise Highway, Suite C coolcontouring@gmail.com

Craft Kitchen & taphouse

Dennis Durdaller (516) 781-2700

1885 Wantagh Ave. craftwantagh@yahoo.com

Cultural Care au Pair

Lori Brust (516) 429-0189

301 First Ave., Massapequa 11762 lcclori@aol.com

D'Salon

Deanna DiLorenzo-Beydoun (917) 754-4596

3381 Merrick Road deedilorenzo2204@gmail.com

Deanna Marie Beauty Bar

Deanna Gibilterra (516) 690-0954

2241 Wantagh Ave. carworxx3@yahoo.com

DCD Boutique

Christina Ellul (516) 503-1247

2215 Wantagh Ave., Unit A info@designcreatedonate.com

Developing Speech PC

Glenda Alvarado (917) 647-7348 alvarado.glenda@gmail.com

DJ'S Clam Shack (516) 900 1400

3255 Sunrise Highway

Douglas Elliman Commercial

Ben Indiviglia (516) 353-6549 ben.indiviglia@elliman.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Tara Ekelman (516) 382-1641

tara.ekelman@elliman.com

Dr neil Rubin, Optometrist (516) 781-2822

3448 Jerusalem Ave.

East End Construction & Restoration

Mike Sorrentino (516) 644-7053

4 Di Tomas Court, Copaigue 11726 mike@eastendrestore.com

Enigma Boutique

Shivon Super (516) 476-8465

1892-1894 Wantagh Ave. customerservice@enigmafashionboutique.com

Environmental Landscaping & Design Inc.

Linda Swanson (516) 781-7412

P.O. Box 209

linda@elddesigngroup.com

Essex Plumbing & h eating Inc.

Donald Conway (516) 781-7112

2942 Essex Road essexplumb@yahoo.com

Excel Urgent Care of Wantagh

Elizabeth Safiev (516) 900-1600

3430A Sunrise Highway pdmwantagh@exceluc.com

Fastsigns of Wantagh

Lou Peragine (516) 308-7700

3044 Merrick Road lou.peragine@fastsigns.com

Favors With Flair

Teresa Polino (516) 679-9184

1243 Campbell Road favorswithflair@hotmail.com

FBI Construction & Masonry

Frank Buffolino

(516) 635-4898

P.O. Box 680 abuffolino516@gmail.com

Fearless Warrior Foundation Inc.

Mary Monahan

(516) 655-8025

1405 Delile Place marymonahan29@gmail.com

Feel Well Spa

Maxine Demner (516) 679-8299

1343 Wantagh Ave. feelwellspa@gmail.com

Ferguson Enterprises

Joseph Arocho (516) 785-6000

3480 Sunrise Highway

joseph.arocho@ferguson.com

Fire and Ice Wellness Lounge

Sharyn Sabel

(516) 287-4004

3391 Merrick Road

fireandicewellnesslounge@gmail.com

First Class auto Repair

Pete Indelicato

(516) 308-7626

2918 Jerusalem Ave. autorepair2918@gmail.com

Forest Lake Elementary School P ta

Jessica Recher

(516) 679-6470

3100 Beltagh Ave. forestlakepta01@gmail.com

Frank & Frans Showcase Jewelers

Frank Trivigno

(516) 826-3349

1174 Wantagh Ave. info@jewelers.li

Frozees Italian Ices/Ice Cream

Chris Froese

(516) 250-2304

1887 Wantagh Ave froz35@yahoo.com

gary Marcus, CPa

Gary Marcus

(516) 781-6681

2965 Bluepoint Court

cpagdm@aol.com

grand Car Care Inc.

Thomas Kerley (516) 679-9750

3359 Merrick Road

grandcarcare@gmail.com

grandma’s Candy Kitchen

Alison McGuinness (516) 785-2750

2119 Wantagh Ave.

grandmascandykitchen2119@gmail.com

grounds for a Peel Composting Inc.

Glenda Alvarado

(917) 647-7348

glenda@groundsforapeel.com

guac Shop Mexican grill

Matthew Tesoriero (516) 375-9182

1161 Wantagh Ave. michelle@guacshopmexicangrill.com

h+a Productions

Joseph Anderson (516) 679-2686

PO Box 970 hnaproductions@mindspring.com

hassett Ford-Lincoln

Marc Zergebel (516) 785-7800

3530 Sunrise Highway marcz@hassettautomotive.com

healthy Spine Chiropractic PC

Dr. Kronowitz (516) 809-7610

1400 Wantagh Ave. dr.kronowitz@gmail.com

ht B Flag Football Sports League

Migdalia Leahy (516) 330-8897

P.O.Box 1202

Seaford, 11783 mickeylhtbffsl@gmail.com

Iaquinta Premier Properties

Alexander Iaquinta

(516) 713-6458

2097 Wantagh Ave. ragingalrealty@yahoo.com

Iavarone Bros.

Chris Iavarone

(516) 781-6400

1166 Wantagh Ave. chris@ibfoods.com

Imperium Physical t herapy and Performance

Frank Prochilo

(516) 490-1480

1897 Wantagh Ave. jurban@imperiumptp.com

In t he Bag n Y

Annmarie Kramer

(917) 843-3389

inthebagny@gmail.com

Island acura

Frank Onolfi

(516) 679-5400

3350 Sunrise Highway

franko@islandacura.com

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All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted

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Jani Restuarant (516) 826-0764

1175 Wantagh Ave. wantaghnoodle1999@yahoo.com

Jay's Car Service

Jay Mooney (516) 659-3202

20 Dell Lane jmooney63@gmail.com

Jessica Moves You team

Jessica Akde Elmazi (516) 559-9657

2928 Riverside Drive jessicamovesyou@gmail.com

John t heissen Children’s Foundation

John Theissen (516) 679-5098

1881 Wantagh Ave. john@jtcf.org

JoJos Wax Bar

Joanne Vairo (516) 840-8187

2079 Wantagh Ave., Suite 10 jojoswaxbar10@gmail.com

Jones Beach Deli

Justin Heath (516) 732-6239

3060 Merrick Road jonesbeachdeli@gmail.com

Joseph Daniele Landscape Design

Joseph Daniele (516) 468-5339

3326 Austin Ave. danielescape52@yahoo.com

Keller Williams Liberty

William Ostrow (516) 225-7279 william1@kw.com

Kiwanis Club Of Wantagh (516) 902-8899

P.O. Box 1

KK Graphics

Matt Zinser (516) 342-0918

sales@kkreationz.com

Lawrence R. Rosenzweig, DDS Dr. Lawrence Rosenzweig (516) 679-5959

3305 Jerusalem Ave.

LI a rchitecture Studio

Michael Duignan (516) 221-0221

1943 Wantagh Ave. mjd@liarchitect.build

Life Styles Sports / Robinhood

Michael Kruter (516) 781-8070

1901 Wantagh Ave. mike@lifestylessports.com

Lighthouse Dairy Mart

James Finn

(516) 308-3650

2257 Wantagh Ave. ldairymart@gmail.com

Lookable Eyewear

Andrea Wallace

(516) 915-0105

3251 Sunrise Highway

wantagh@mylookable.com

Long Island aviators, LLC

Greg and Gerri Semendinger (631) 465-0588

8350 Republic Airport Farmingdale 11735

info@longislandaviators.com

Long Island Fade Factory Barbershop

Joseph Caravaggio (516) 804-5404

3327 Park Ave. joseph_caravaggiojr@yahoo.com

Long Island Media g roup

Jill Cohen (516) 225-4844 Farmingdale 11735 jillcohen@longislandmediagroup.com

Long Island Planning Council

Cathy Powell (516) 359-2068 deerparkbark@gmail.com

Long Island trading Post

Laura McKinnon (516) 699-7719

2034 Newbridge Road Bellmore 11710 slsmckinnon@yahoo.com

LSW Sports (LSWaa)

Donald Boyce (516) 962-9507

P.O. Box 7035 lswadministrator@lswsports.org

Lynch Energy Solutions

Ryan Lynch

631-682-4820

2079 Wantagh Ave., Suite 6 ryan@lynchenergysolutions.net

Mad Men Barbershop

Jessica Dennehy

(516) 809-6705

3269 Merrick Road

jess.madmenbarbershop@gmail.com

Mamas Custom Cookies

Rosemarie DeMaio

(516) 987-8296

3335A Park Ave.

mamascustomcookies@gmail.com

Mandalay homeowner's a ssociation

Joseph Farinella (516) 781-3636

2752 Riverside Drive thefarinellas@gmail.com

M a S Consulting

Melinda Sundvall (317) 604-0091

melinda@masconsultingenterprises.com

Master Concrete Creations

Matthew Bland

(646) 294-2605

mbland@masterconcretecreations.com

Matty K travel / Castle Vacations

Matthew Kondrup (516) 366-9008 matt@mattyktravel.com

Meat grinder (516) 679-1850

1882 Wantagh Ave.

Merrick Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram

Bill Ballan (516) 548-1860

3614 Sunrise Highway wballan@merrickjcdr.com

Mid Island audiology

Thomas Recher (516) 243-7445

3022 Merrick Road trecher@midislandaudiology.com

Mid-Island

Medical Supply

Chris Brown (516) 781-7332

2093 Wantagh Ave. cbrown@midislandmedical.com

Milan Event Experience

Khadine McMillan (516) 765-5685

2402 Woodland Ave. info@milaneventexperience.com

Miles Digital Miles Bonanno

(917) 330-2806

2910 Ewell Place

miles@milesdigital.com

Military Blue Star Mothers n Y 14

Andrea Nordquist

P.O. Box 7301, Hicksville 11802 president.ny14@bluestarmothers.us

Modern nails

Tony Chen

(516) 765-3583

1190 Wantagh Ave.

Wantaghnailspa@gmail.com

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Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted

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Money Capital Corp.

Jeffrey Memisha (516) 761-3375

1111 Route 110, Farmingdale 11735 memisha.jeff@gmail.com

Mount Sinai South nassau

Dana Sanneman (646) 734-3837

1 Healthy Way, Oceanside 11572 dana.sanneman@snch.org

Mulcahy's

John Murray (516) 783-7500

3232 Railroad Ave info@mulcahys.com

My Own Car guy

Danny Sandoval (516) 227-4891

3020 Merrick Road danny@myowncarguy.com

nassau County Legislator

Tom McKevitt (516) 571-6213

1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola 11501 tmckevitt@nassaucountyny.gov

nassau County Legislator

Michael Giangregorio (516) 571-6219

1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola 11501 mgiangregorio@nassaucountyny.gov

nassau Psychology, PC

Dov Finman (516) 350-8564

3375 Park Ave. alemma@nassaupsychology.org

new York State Senator

Steve Rhoads (516) 882-0630

4236 Merrick Road, First Floor Massapequa 11758 rhoads@nysenate.gov

natalia's Children Boutique

Linda Hill (516) 804-6244

1237 Wantagh Ave. nataliascb1237@gmail.com

national Credit Card

Processing g roup

Conor Maguire (516) 695-1702

1267 Holiday Park Drive conor@nccpgroup.com

newsday

Lisa Berger

6 Corporate Center Drive Melville 11747 lberger@newsday.com

new Wave Seafood

Frank Marinello

(516) 783-4900

1847 Wantagh Ave. frank@newwaveseafoodli.com

new York Life

Frank Blundetto (612) 801-9762 frblundetto@ft.newyorklife.com

numa's Florist

Miguel Hernandez

(516) 679-1717

1888 Wantagh Ave. numasinc@aol.com

Olde town garden

Ann Ellen (516) 826-2574

1902 Wantagh Ave. irishvictorian@gmail.com

Once Upon a Family Daycare

Patricia O'Brien (516) 652-6362

1767 Wantagh Ave. trishobrien23@gmail.com

One Stop auto

Jim May (516) 785-6688

1916 Wantagh Ave. Optimus Primers

Dimitrios Sevastos (516) 350-0954

1890 Wantagh Ave. info@optimusprimers.com

Pampered Chef

Julie Argueta (516) 446-0320 Seaford 11783

alexus1216@aol.com

Park ave Service

Brian Kearney (516) 785-9586

1932 Wantagh Ave. mekanic70@hotmail.com

Parlour on Park (516) 804-5137

3337 Park Ave. parlouronpark@aol.com

Parola & gross

Fred Parola (516) 579-3702

775 Wantagh Ave. divlawman@aol.com

Phase 1 Restoration Inc.

Maritza Carretta

(516) 741-1777

1400 Wantagh Ave., Suite 209 maritza@phase1restore.com

Phil's Pizza of Wantagh

Antonino Petralia (516) 221-7773

1378 Wantagh Ave. ninopetralia88@gmail.com

Pies-on Wheels

Elizabeth Greco (516) 220-8228

agreco3@optonline.net

Pip's Pit

Ernest Magliato (347) 992-0637

pipspitbbq@gmail.com

Platinum Performance

Dance academy

Lora Ayala-Hinde

(516) 308-7055

2843 Jerusalem Ave. loraplatinum03@aol.com

Polo Contracting Corp.

Richard Polo

(516) 507-9900

2198 Cypress St. rjpolo7@gmail.com

Powerhouse Pressure Washing LI

Frank Grogan

(718) 915-2025

3248 Woodward Ave.

powerhousepressurewashingli@gmail.com

Premier Massage & BodyWors

Revive Bodyworks Corp.

Paula Kolano

(631) 943-1243

2175 Wantagh Ave., Suite 106 paulak167@gmail.com

Project t hank a Cop

Maegan Fox (516) 836-0621

100 Tardy Lane N. ptacop911@gmail.com

Realty advisors Inc.

Laura Dupkin Memisha (516) 826-1111

3341 Park Ave.

laura@therealtyadvisors.com

Reliance Property tax

grievance Services

Michelle Monteforte (516) 721-6700

1529 Kimberly Court mmtaxgrieve@gmail.com

Residents

John Asheld III

Nicolas Barberio

Tracey Bowden

Alice Bruno-McNally

Kevin & Tara Cassidy

Maureen Conklin

Connie Conway

Judy Cunningham

Nicole Denn-Simon

Chris Dolley

Pat Falace

Joseph Farinella

Heidi Felix

Adam Fisher

John Glynn

JoAnn Greene

Patricia Harold

David Kondrup

Jeff Lindgren

Karen Lofgren

Laura Dupkin Memisha

Mary Moran

Andrew Nordquis

Patrick & Jean Quinn

Maria Reilly

Barbara Rooney

Diane Sales

Norman Sammut

Ella Stevens

John Stone

Kathy True

Joanne Yustat

Richner Printing Services

Michael Karff

(516) 569-4000, Ext. 288

2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 mkarff@richnerprinting.com LIHerald.com

Ridgewood Station tavern

Michael Paccione (516) 636-5160

3231 Sunrise Highway

mmgg30@verizon.net

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted

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RL h Diamond group

Linda Horan (516) 522-4964

1414 Wantagh Ave. horan14@verizon.net

Robin L. Boshnack, DDS PC

Robin Boshnack (516) 783-0200

3318 Merrick Road li.dentist1@gmail.com

Salpino's of Wantagh

Paul Barbieri (516) 221-1100

3457 Merrick Road Salpino3@yahoo.com

Sandra Simpson Insurance a gency

Sandra Simpson (516) 221-4242

1268 Wantagh Ave. sandra@simpsonagencyinc.com

Shooters t iki Bar & Sports grill

Ed Migliaccio (516) 783-4500

2109 Wantagh Ave. eddiemiggs@yahoo.com

Show Stompin' Irish Dance

Meagan Gollin (516) 359-0124

2090 Wantagh Ave. meaganirish33@gmail.com

Shore Choice Realty LLC

Michael Willis (516) 315-1218

3041 Merrick Road mwillishomesales@gmail.com

Signature Premier Properties

Lauren Biron (516) 785-0100

1867 Wantagh Ave. lbiron@signaturepremier.com

Signature Premier Properties

Karen Cass (516) 242-6910

1867 Wantagh Ave. gjwthf@optonline.net

Simply greekalicious

Spiro Ploumes (516) 679-1313

1274 Wantagh Ave. greekaliciouswantagh@gmail.com

Sky high Balloons

Christine Burke-Masi (516) 809-9660

3381 Merrick Road skyhighballoonny@yahoo.com

South Shore Eye Care

Jason Flicker (516) 785-3900

2185 Wantagh Ave. flickermd@gmail.com

Spotlight Dance Studio

Celeste Cappella

(516) 783-5625

3307 Merrick Road gotospotlight@aol.com

Squared away home Inspections

Kevin Calhoun

(516) 369-1913

1234 Campbell Road

kevin@squaredawayinspector.com

Knights of Columbus 6526

Peter Coleman

(516) 826-7492

1869 Wantagh Ave. fs@kofc6526.org

StarBar

Steve D'Amato (516) 476-9262 mystarbarny@gmail.com

Sun Buick gMC Inc.

Patrick Cassino (516) 781-6666

3333 Sunrise Highway patrick@sunautogroup.com

Sunrise Diner

Jerry Pagoulatos (516) 221-5907

3201 Sunrise Highway sunrisediner@gmail.com

t D Bank

Charlie Godino (516) 781-0255

3222 Wantagh Ave. charles.godino@td.com

tease hair Bar and glam Events

Karen Matson (516) 804-5677

1865 Wantagh Ave. karencaccese@company20.com

temple B'nai torah (516) 221-2370

2900 Jerusalem Ave.

t he Barking Biscuit LLC

Hillary and Ira Reiter (516) 221-7923

P.O. Box 7074 thebarkingbiscuitllc@gmail.com

t he Bladesman

Geri Carlson

(516) 409-5321

3353 Merrick Road bladesman2@aol.com

t he Bodysmith Fitness & Massage

Taylor Costello

(516) 387-6744

3368 Carrollton Ave. thebodysmithli@gmail.com

t he French Workshop

Theodora Christophorou

(516) 639-6977

1187 Wantagh Ave.

theodora@thefrenchworkshop.com

t he Irish Poet

Michael McNiff

(516) 588-1891

1891 Wantagh Ave. theirishpoetny@gmail.com

t he Jones Beach h otel

Terry Gjezo

(516) 785-2020

3275 Byron St. jonesbeachhotel@gmail.com

t he Snug

Dave Baker

(516) 804-0276

1941 Wantagh Ave. dbaker@yahoo.com

t he Speakeasy Barber

Rafael Khaimov (516) 654-9409

1882A Wantagh Ave. thespeakeasybarber@gmail.com

t he Wantagh/Seaford

homeowners a ssociation Ella Stevens info@wsha.li

t he Worst Cookie Co.

Jennifer Trezza (212) 444-2490

1896 Wantagh Ave. jentrezza@gmail.com

t hom t hom Steak and Seafood

Danny Wu

(516) 221-8022

3340 Park Ave. host@thomthomrestaurant.com town of hempstead Councilman

Chris Carini

(516) 812-3285

1 Washington St., Hempstead 11550 ccarini@tohmail.org

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Marc Frank (631) 420-6472 marc.frank@ubs.com

Uncle Frank's Wood Fired Pizza

Frank Ubrinco

(516) 308-3044

3274 Railroad Ave. frank@rusticrootkitchen.com

St. Frances de Chantal

Courtesy Wantagh Chamber of Commerce The Wantagh Chamber Board of Directors at the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Dinner in honor of Michael Dunphy.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted

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Uniquely Yours

Linda Rhoads (516) 314-5242

3839 Merrick Road, Seaford 11783 shopuniqueny@gmail.com

Universe h ome Services

Bill Powell (516) 781-6565

3782 Merrick Road, Seaford 11783 cpmac@optonline.net

Upfront Security a ssociates LLC

Matthew McCartin (347) 988-0199

535 Broad Hollow Road, Suite B40 Melville 11747 upfrontsecure@gmail.com

UPS Store (516) 783-6800

3280 Sunrise Highway

Victorian h omeowners a ssociation

Joe D'Ambrosio (516) 221-4175

1 Ridgewood Drive

Vincent's Steak house (516) 226-3485

1919 Wantagh Ave.

Vintage Bar & Lounge LLC

Michael Peranio (516) 221-0583

3037 Merrick Road vintageloungeny@gmail.com

Walker Painting LLC

David Walker (516) 221-5300

2215 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 dave@walkerpainting.com

Wantagh 6-12 a ssociation

Joanna Burlew

3299 Beltagh Ave. wantagh612treasurer@gmail.com

Wantagh a merican Legion Pipe Band

Jorge Aviles walpb.band.manager@gmail.com

Wantagh auto Body

Michael Motschwiller

(516) 826-6464

3210 Railroad Ave. wantaghautobody@aol.com

Wantagh avenue Chiropractic

George Ruggi

(516) 785-6655

3200 Sunrise Highway

Wantagh Champions

Martial a rts

Frank Guerrini

(516) 783-1700

1358 Wantagh Ave. wantaghcma@gmail.com

Wantagh Drama Parents & alumni a ssoc.

(516) 220-6904

3297 Beltagh Ave. wdpaa1@gmail.com

Wantagh Elementary School P ta

(516) 384-1346

(516) 765-4600

1765 Beech St.

Wantagh Fire District

Thomas Bloomfield (516) 785-0180

2045 Wantagh Ave.

Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence

Lorraine Johnson

(516) 308-7859 P.O. Box 127 info@wantaghfoundation.org

Wantagh herald

Rhonda Glickman

2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000, Ext 250 rglickman@liherald.com LIHerald.com

Wantagh Inn

(516) 785-0809

3264 Railroad Ave. wantaghinn@optonline.net

Wantagh LI

Jim Colotti (516) 409-9000

P.O. Box 177 jim@longisland.li

Wantagh Preservation Society

Thomas Watson

(516) 826-8767

P.O. Box 132 wantaghmuseum@gmail.com

Wantagh Public Library

(516) 221-1200

3285 Park Ave. director@wantaghlibrary.org

Wantagh Realty

Thomas Watson (516) 780-4092

1904 Jones Ave. N. watsoto3@verizon.net

Wantagh Sports Booster Club

(516) 428-6270

3297 Beltagh Ave. wantaghsportsboosterclub@gmail.com

Wantagh Wines & Spirits

Ryan Chand (516) 304-4657

1225 Wantagh Ave. ryan@wantaghwine.com

Willow Cookie Co.

Athena Harris

(631) 418-7519

2410 Willow St. willowcookiecompany@gmail.com

WMCC Pixie nursery School

Jaime Becker

(516) 785-1247

1845 Wantagh Ave. pixienurseryschool@gmail.com

Xtreme Rhythm Dance academy

Jessica Taylor

(516) 728-7829

1894 Wantagh Ave. xrdance@gmail.com

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