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BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

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Congratulations to all the winners of Blank Slate Media’s Best of Nassau County 2022 Contest!

Thank you to the readers of Blank Slate Media’s 6 award-winning newspapers and all of our online readers who voted, making this the biggest and most competitive contest yet in eight straight years.

Your response was overwhelming; this year we had over 50,000 votes.

The results reflect a diverse outcome.

We had 12 different groups and 243 categories with businesses across Nassau county vying for the title of “the best.”

It’s very exciting to see all of these businesses thriving and professionals finding success with new ways to reach and maintain customers, accounts and clients.

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We hope you will join us on Wednesday, August 17 at Crest Hollow Country Club at our Winner’s Reception and Networking event starting at 5:30pm. For tickets, go to https://theisland360.com/ nassau-county-contest-tickets. This is the perfect way to mingle with your “favorites” and meet new ones.

We hope you enjoyed being a part of the voting process; your participation made our contest a huge success once again.

Congratulations to ALL of our nominees.

To our First Place Winners, enjoy the accolades of being known as the Best of Nassau County 2022…you earned them.

Voted Best Audiologist and Best Hearing Aid Practice

Steven Blank Publisher

Williston Times • Great Neck News • Herald Courier Roslyn Times • Manhasset Times • Port Washington Times 22 Planting Field Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Phone: 516-307-1045 E-mail: sblank@theislandnow.com

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Arts and Entertainment Best Annual Event/ Festival FIRST PLACE Over 50 Fair/ Specialty Connections P.O. Box 312 Roslyn Heights, 11577 over50fair.com 516-621-1446

Best Art Gallery

FIRST PLACE The Art Guild 200 Port Washington Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 theartguild.org 516-304-5797

Best Artist/Painter

FIRST PLACE Shelley Holtzman Port Washington, 11050 shelleyholtzman.com

Best Attraction – Live or Virtual FIRST PLACE All Kids Fair P.O. Box 312 Roslyn Heights, 11577 allkidsfair.com 516-621-1446

Best Author

FIRST PLACE Pauli Rose Libsohn paulirose.com

Best Concert/ Music Venue

FIRST PLACE NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road Westbury, 11590 thetheatreatwestbury.com 516-247-5200

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Best Dance School – Adult FIRST PLACE Ballroom Boutique Dance Company 55 Lumber Road Roslyn, 11576 ballroomboutique.net 716-350-4455

Best Party Event Company

FIRST PLACE Royal Events Princess Parties, Inc. royaleventsli.com 516-729-4970

Best Public Garden

FIRST PLACE Farmingdale P.O. Box 1166 Farmingdale, 11735 farmingdalenychamber.org 516-286-7800

FIRST PLACE Centennial Gardens and Bird Sanctuary Floral Parkway and Raff Avenue Floral Park, 11001 fpgarden.org 516-326-6300

Best Museum

Best Public Library

Best Main Street

FIRST PLACE Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor, 11576 nassaumuseum.org 516-484-9338

FIRST PLACE Floral Park Public Library 17 Caroline Place Floral Park, 11001 floralparklibrary.org 516-326-6330

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Best Singer

FIRST PLACE Rachel Klein, Royal Events Princess Parties, Inc. royaleventsli.com 516-729-4970

Best Theater Arts Center FIRST PLACE Tilles Center for Performing Arts 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, 11548 tillescenter.org 516-299-3100

Automotive Best Auto Collision Shop FIRST PLACE Nuzzi Bros.

Auto Collision 77 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 516-354-1100

Best Auto Dealership Service Department

Best Car Wash

FIRST PLACE Penn Toyota 2400 Northern Boulevard Greenvale, 11548 penntoyota.com 516-621-8600

FIRST PLACE Five Corners Auto Salon 2080 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 5cornerscarwash.com 516-328-6111

Best Driving School

Best Auto Parts Store

Best Car Wash

Best Foreign Auto Dealership

FIRST PLACE Long Island Foreign Auto Parts, Inc. 290 Willis Avenue Mineola, 11501 longislandforeignauto.com 516-625-0940

Best Auto Repair/ Service Station FIRST PLACE BP Mukti 77 Petroleum, Inc. 77-40 Hewlett Street New Hyde Park, 11040 muktipetroleum.com 718-347-3400

FIRST PLACE Razzle Dazzle Car Wash 5 Beechwood Avenue Port Washington, 11050 516-472-0202

Best Domestic Auto Dealership

FIRST PLACE Van Buren Buick GMC 2257 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 vanburenauto.com 516-535-9508

FIRST PLACE Bell Auto School 251 East Shore Road Manhasset, 11030 bellautoschool.com 516-365-5778

FIRST PLACE Penn Toyota 2400 Northern Boulevard Greenvale, 11548 penntoyota.com 516-621-8600

Best Gas Station

FIRST PLACE BP Mukti 77 Petroleum, Inc. 77-40 Hewlett Street New Hyde Park, 11040 muktipetroleum.com 718-347-3400

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Bars and Nightlife Best Bar

FIRST PLACE Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 235 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 fogodechao.com 516-588-7100

Best Bar Food

FIRST PLACE Sullivan’s Quay Restaurant and Bar 541 Port Washington Boulevard Port Washington, 11050 sullivansquay.com 516-883-3122

Best Beer Selection

FIRST PLACE The Black Sheep Ale House 78 2nd Street, Mineola, 11501 516-307-1280

Best Cigar Shop

Best Margarita

Best Sports Bar

Best Happy Hour

Best Martini

Food/ Restaurants

FIRST PLACE CigarFellas Cigar Lounge 824 Carman Avenue Westbury, 11590 cigarfellas.com 516-243-9671

FIRST PLACE Besito Mexican Restaurant 1516 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 besitomexican.com 516-484-3001

FIRST PLACE Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 235 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 fogodechao.com 516-588-7100

FIRST PLACE Hendrick’s Tavern 1305 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 hendrickstavern.com 516-621-1200

Best Liquor Store

FIRST PLACE The Main Event 799 Old Country Road Plainview, 11803 themaineventny.com 516-935-5120

FIRST PLACE Total Wine, Spirits & More 1230 Old Country Road Westbury, 11590 totalwine.com 516-357-0090

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FIRST PLACE Memories 2 Bar and Grill 121 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, 11596 memoriesbarandgrill.com 516-248-0695

Best American Restaurant FIRST PLACE Crabtree’s Restaurant 226 Jericho Turnpike Floral Park, 11001 crabtreesrestaurant.com 516-326-7769

Best Appetizer

FIRST PLACE Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers 59 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 bensdeli.net 516-742-3354

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Best Asian (not Japanese/Sushi) FIRST PLACE Pearl East 1191 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 pearleast.li 516-365-9898

Best Bagel Shop

FIRST PLACE Buttercooky Bakery & Café 140 Plandome Road Manhasset, 11030 buttercookybakery.com 516-627-1600

FIRST PLACE Yesterday’s Diner 443 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 yesterdaysdinernhp.com 516-352-5290

Best Brunch

FIRST PLACE Hand Rolled Bagels 930 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 hrbagels.com 516-352-1313

Best Bakery

Best Breakfast

FIRST PLACE Crabtree’s Restaurant 226 Jericho Turnpike Floral Park, 11001 crabtreesrestaurant.com 516-326-7769

Best Butcher

FIRST PLACE Pellegrini’s Prime Meats, Fish and Catering 104 Covert Avenue Stewart Manor, 11530 pellegriniprimemeats.com 516-775-8666

Best Candy Store

Best Coffee/Tea Shop

Best Caterer

Best Deli

Best Chinese Restaurant

Best Diner

FIRST PLACE Bobb Howard’s General Store 581 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park, 11040 bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com 516-354-9564

FIRST PLACE Culinary Architect Catering 28 Chestnut Street Greenvale, 11548 culinaryarchitect.com 516-484-7431

FIRST PLACE Empire Garden 1656 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 empiregardennewhydepark.com 516-358-8888

FIRST PLACE For Five Coffee Roasters 292 Plandome Road Manhasset, 11030 forfivecoffee.com 516-918-9488

FIRST PLACE Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers 59 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 bensdeli.net 516-742-3354

FIRST PLACE Omega Diner 1809 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park, 11040 omegadinerny.com 516-354-4666

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Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

“I am honored to have been voted best real estate attorney in Nassau County.”

Kaplan, Kaplan, DiTrapani & Rabanipour, LLP. is a renowned, fullservice law firm that provides comprehensive real estate services in the greater New York area. Virtually unmatched in our expertise, resources and commitment to detail, our team provides specialized counsel to individual and institutional leaders in every aspect of residential and commercial real estate transactions.

We have years of experience helping buyers land their dream home—and helping sellers quickly and efficiently move their holdings. Our world-class attorneys and support staff take a handson approach to everything we do, ensuring swift and satisfying resolutions.

Congratulations to our own Matthew DiTrapani, Esq., partner at Kaplan, Kaplan, DiTrapani & Rabanipour, LLP on being named best real estate attorney in Nassau County. He has proudly served New York State, primarily the North Shore of Long Island, since 2004 and is a valued member of our team.

— MATTHEW DITRAPANI, ESQ.

Matthew DiTrapani, Esq.,

partner at Kaplan, Kaplan, DiTrapani & Rabanipour, LLP has proudly been servicing all of New York State, primarily the North Shore of Long Island since 2004.

Kaplan, Kaplan, DiTrapani & Rabanipour, LLP 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110 Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 801-6363 x 7005 (phone) (516) 801-6364 (fax) www.kaplanrealestatelawyers.com

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Best Family Restaurant

FIRST PLACE Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers 59 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 bensdeli.net 516-742-3354

Best Fish Market

FIRST PLACE Syosset Seafood 293 Robbins Lane Syosset, 11791 syossetseafood.com 516-681-3474

Best French Fries

FIRST PLACE All American Hamburger Drive In 4286 Merrick Road Massapequa, 11758 allamericanhamburgerli.com 516-798-9574

Best French Restaurant FIRST PLACE La P’Tite Framboise 294 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 laptiteframboise.com 516-767-7164

Best Frozen Yogurt

FIRST PLACE 16 Handles Port Washington 1005 Port Washington Boulevard Port Washington, 11050 16handles.com 516-439-4715

Best Gourmet Shop FIRST PLACE Iavarone Bros.

1538 Union Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 ibfoods.com 516-488-5600

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Best Greek Restaurant

FIRST PLACE The Greek Place 2144 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 thegreekplacegcp.com 516-673-4545

Best Hamburgers

FIRST PLACE Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen 76 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 rothchildskitchen.com 516-482-0434

Best Healthy Eatery

FIRST PLACE bee-ORGANIC 4 Bond Street Great Neck, 11021 bee-organic.com 516-570-0915

Best Ice Cream Shop FIRST PLACE Haagen-Dazs Shop 85 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 516-487-6400

Best Indian Restaurant

FIRST PLACE Southern Spice 1635 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 southernspiceny.com 516-216-5448

Best Italian Restaurant (non-pizzeria) FIRST PLACE Vincent’s Clam Bar 179 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 vincentsclambar.com 516-742-4577

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Best Japanese/ Sushi Restaurant

FIRST PLACE Soku Asian Fusion 36 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 sokuasianfusion.com 516-482-1923

Best Mediterranean Restaurant

FIRST PLACE Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen 76 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 rothchildskitchen.com 516-482-0434

Best Mexican Restaurant FIRST PLACE Besito Mexican Restaurant 1516 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 besitomexican.com 516-484-3001

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant FIRST PLACE Colbeh 75 N. Station Plaza Great Neck, 11021 colbeh.com 516-466-8181

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

FIRST PLACE Miraj Healthy Grill 171 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, 11596 mirajhealthygrill.com 516-747-3181

Best Pizza

FIRST PLACE Umberto’s 633 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 umbertosfamily.com 516-437-7698 For your latest community news, visit us at www.theisland360.com

Best Private Dining Room FIRST PLACE Umberto’s 633 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 umbertosfamily.com 516-437-7698

Best Ribs

FIRST PLACE Smok-Haus 7 12th Street Garden City, 11530 smok-haus.com 516-400-7100

Best Salad

FIRST PLACE Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen 76 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 rothchildskitchen.com 516-482-0434

Best Sandwich

FIRST PLACE Ardito’s Italian American Deli 160 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 arditoscateringli.com 516-746-3912

Best Seafood Restaurant

FIRST PLACE The Jolly Fisherman & Steakhouse 25 Main Street Roslyn, 11576 jollyfishermanrestaurant.com 516-621-0055

Best Steakhouse

FIRST PLACE Peter Luger Steak House 255 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, 11021 peterluger.com 516-487-8800

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Best Thai Restaurant FIRST PLACE Frankly Thai 959 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square, 11010 franklythai.com 516-616-4393

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FIRST PLACE Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wings 8063 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, 11797 acfp.com 516-367-2625

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FIRST PLACE Acoustic Hearing Center, Dr. Hal Freed 1182 Willis Avenue Albertson, 11507 theacoustichearingcenter.com 516-484-0811

FIRST PLACE bee-ORGANIC 4 Bond Street, Great Neck, 11021 bee-organic.com 516-570-0915

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Best Audiologist

FIRST PLACE Tricia M. Amico, L.A.c.

486 Willis Avenue Williston Park, 11596 516-445-2907

Best Aesthetician

FIRST PLACE Walk-In Dermatology 50 Glen Cove Road Greenvale, 11548 walkindermatology.com 516-621-1982

Best Allergist - Adult

FIRST PLACE Dr. David E. Wertheim 1 Dakota Drive, Suite 312 Lake Success, 11042 prohealthcare.com 516-608-2898

Best Assisted Living Facility FIRST PLACE Atria on Roslyn Harbor 100 Landing Road, Roslyn, 11576 atriaseniorliving.com 516-626-6900

FIRST PLACE Castle Barber Shop 16 Maple Drive Great Neck, 11021 516-829-3782

FIRST PLACE Walk-In Dermatology 50 Glen Cove Road Greenvale, 11548 walkindermatology.com 516-621-1982

FIRST PLACE UFC GYM Long Island 2020 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 ufcgym.com 516-784-4072

Best Cardiologist

FIRST PLACE Dr. Carl Selig Schreiber 70 Glen Street, Suite 200 Glen Cove, 11542 516-484-7893

Best Chiropractor

FIRST PLACE 516 Chiropractic 486 Willis Avenue Williston Park, 11596 516chiropractic.com 516-226-0338

Best Cosmetic Dentist FIRST PLACE Dr. Harvey Passes, Passes Dental Care 415 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, 11021 passesdentalcare.com 877-678-3418

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Best Cosmetic Surgeon FIRST PLACE Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 999 Franklin Avenue Garden City, 11530 lipsg.com 516-504-3014

Best Day Spa

FIRST PLACE Walk-In Dermatology 50 Glen Cove Road Greenvale, 11548 walkindermatology.com 516-621-1982

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Best Dialysis Center

FIRST PLACE Queens-Long Island Renal Institute 271-11 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 qliri.org 718-289-2600

Best Ear/Nose/Throat FIRST PLACE Dr. Joshua Werber 833 Northern Boulevard Suite 260 Great Neck, 11021 greatneckent.com 516-829-3466

Best Endocrinologist

FIRST PLACE North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates 3003 New Hyde Park Road Suite 201, New Hyde Park, 11042 nsdea.com 516-327-0850

Best Fitness Facility FIRST PLACE Legacy Strength Gym 222 Jericho Turnpike Floral Park, 11001 legacystrength.com 516-270-3000

Best Gastroenterologist

Best Hair Salon

FIRST PLACE Hairsay Salon 2405 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 hairsay.com 516-742-4247

Best Health Food Store

FIRST PLACE Dr. Nathan Schulman 192 East Shore Road Great Neck, 11023 516-487-4500

FIRST PLACE Whole Foods Manhasset 2101 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 wholefoodsmarket.com 516-869-8900

Best General Dentist

FIRST PLACE Northwell Health northwell.edu 888-321-DOCS

FIRST PLACE Dr. Harvey Passes, Passes Dental Care 415 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, 11021 passesdentalcare.com 877-678-3418

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Best Hearing Aid Store

FIRST PLACE Acoustic Hearing Center, Dr. Hal Freed 1182 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 11507 theacoustichearingcenter.com 516-484-0811

Best Hospital

Best Nail Salon

FIRST PLACE Dr. William Klein 1000 Northern Boulevard Suite #230 Great Neck, 11020 healthbridgeinfo.com 516-627-4433

FIRST PLACE Dr. Wendy Fried-Oginski 3111 New Hyde Park Road North Hills, 11040 northernobgynpc.com 516-365-6100

Best Neurologist

FIRST PLACE Dr. Rina Caprarella 2 Ohio Drive, Suite 101 New Hyde Park, 11041 516-622-6088

FIRST PLACE The Laser Place 157 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, 11596 queenshairremoval.com 347-512-7534

Best Ophthalmologist

Best Nutritionist/ Dietician

FIRST PLACE Long Island Nutritionist, Eleana Kaidanian, RD, CDN, CPT-WFS Great Neck linutritionist.com 516-581-2217

Best Massage Clinic/Studio

FIRST PLACE Sara Companion Home Care Services 201 East Merrick Road Valley Stream, 11580 saracompanions.com 516-837-3388

Best OB/GYN

FIRST PLACE Fine Nails & Spa 737 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 516-358-1929

Best Laser Treatment

FIRST PLACE North Shore University Hospital/ Northwell Health 300 Community Drive Manhasset, 11030 northwell.edu 516-562-0100

Best In-Home Elder Care Service

Best Internist

FIRST PLACE Nicole Nahmias, LMT, Bodies Kneaded for Therapeutic Massage 8 Bond Street, Suite 401 Great Neck, 11021 massagetherapyofgreatneck.com 516-241-6952

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FIRST PLACE Dr. Allison Angelilli 2001 Marcus Avenue Suite 286W Lake Success, 11042 ocli.net 516-358-2329

Best Optician

FIRST PLACE Pearle Vision 932 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 Pearlevision.com 516-437-2120

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S20 BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Best Optometrist

FIRST PLACE Dr. Alice Mann 2453 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 optyx.com 516-746-3836

Best Orthodontist - Adult

Best Pain Management

FIRST PLACE Dr. David Rosenblum 192 East Shore Road Great Neck, 11023 aabppain.com 516-482-7246

Best Pharmacy

FIRST PLACE New Grace Pharmacy 10 Grace Avenue Great Neck, 11021 516-472-7688

Best Podiatrist

FIRST PLACE Lance Greiff, DPM, Great Neck Podiatry 29 Barstow Road, Suite 101 Great Neck, 11021 greatneckpodiatry.com 516-829-1028

Best Physical Therapist

FIRST PLACE Great Neck Orthodontics PLLC, Janine K. Ellis, DDS & Doug M. Palaganas, DDS 1000 Northern Boulevard Suite 300 Great Neck, 11021 greatneckortho.com 516-466-0146

Best Periodontist

Best Radiologist

FIRST PLACE Demetrios Tsiokos, DDS 233 East Shore Road Suite 108 Great Neck, 11023 dtperiodontics.com 516-487-8240

FIRST PLACE Healing Touch Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, P.C. 1605 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 healingtouchpt.com 516-616-0942

Best Orthopedist

Best Personal Trainer

Best Pilates Studio

Best Rehab Center

FIRST PLACE Dr. Jonathan Danoff 611 Northern Boulevard Suite 200 Great Neck, 11021 hipandkneedoctor.com 516-723-2663

FIRST PLACE Ashley Davis, A+ Martial Arts 148 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 aplusmartialartsllc.com 516-236-3601

FIRST PLACE V Strength and Pilates 152 Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 nypersonaltrainers.com 646-842-0285

FIRST PLACE Jericho Specialty Imaging 1510 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 jerichosi.com 516-216-5341

FIRST PLACE Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation 271-11 76th Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 parkerinstitute.org 877-727-5373

MINI GOLF THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST 3RD YEAR IN A ROW

We Offer:

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2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

SPRING ROCK GOLF CENTER

WWW.SPRINGROCKGOLF.COM 377 Denton Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 TEL 516-739-0167

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THE DAYS ARE BRIGHTER HERE The Harborside is a welcoming and active retirement community in Port Washington. We make it easy to stay engaged, cultivate new friendships, new interests and discover new places. It is the perfect community for those that want more out of their retirement.

Thank you for voting us best Senior Community in Nassau County

2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

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Best Senior Living FIRST PLACE Atria Cutter Mill 96 Cutter Mill Road Great Neck, 11021 atriaseniorliving.com 516-773-8730

Best Therapist

Best Yoga Studio

FIRST PLACE Yoga Life Sands Point Preserve Conservancy 939 Port Washington Boulevard Port Washington, 11050 yogalifepw.com 516-767-9642

Home and Design Best Air Conditioning Company

FIRST PLACE Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 131 Roosevelt Avenue Mineola, 11501 gaysonplumbing.com 516-248-4105

FIRST PLACE Nicole Iannarone, MA, LBA, BCBA, Cornerstone Behavioral Best Appliance Store Services FIRST PLACE Wantagh, 11793 cornerstonebehavioralservices.com Appliances 4 Less 1513 Jericho Turnpike 516-993-7844 New Hyde Park, 11040 a4lny.com Best Urgent Care 516-673-8335

Facility

Winner of Best Rbs in Nassau County 2020 2021 and 2022!

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FIRST PLACE CityMD Great Neck 415 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, 11021 citymd.com 516-829-2273

Best Vascular/Vein Care

FIRST PLACE Metro Vein Center 51 Atlantic Avenue, 1st Fl. Floral Park, 11001 metroveincenters.com 516-788-5334

Best Vitamin Store

FIRST PLACE Nature’s Remedy Pharmacy 72N Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 naturesremedypharmacy.com 516-439-4911

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Best Architect

FIRST PLACE N2 Design and Architecture, PC 315 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 n2design.net 516-883-4907

Best Carpet, Flooring Store FIRST PLACE Anthony’s World of Floors 49 Manorhaven Boulevard Port Washington, 11050 anthonysworldoffloors.com 516-883-2159

Best Contractor

FIRST PLACE Northern Contracting 40 Sintsink Drive East Port Washington, 11050 northerncontracting.com 516-767-4663

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2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you for the past 48 years.

On behalf of my amazing team I want to express our gratitude for Passes Dental Care being awarded • Best Dental Office EIGHT YEARS in a row • Best Cosmetic Dental Office FIVE YEARS in a row By the readers of Blank Slate Media Newspapers.

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S24 BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Best Electrician

Best Hardware Store

FIRST PLACE JHACS Electric 257 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, 11501 jhacs.com 516-773-8000

Best Garden Store/ Nursery FIRST PLACE T. Di Stefano Garden Center 1056 Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 distefanogardencenter.com 516-627-3524

Best Granite, Marble and Tile Store

FIRST PLACE C-Line Marble and Granite, Inc. 2100 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 clinemarbleandgraniteinc.com 516-742-8886

Best Home Furnishing Store

FIRST PLACE Costello’s Ace Hardware of Garden City Park 2323 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 acehardware.com 516-280-7885

FIRST PLACE Baltimore Design Group 35 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 baltimoredesigncenter.com 516-944-2400

Best Heating Company

FIRST PLACE Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 131 Roosevelt Avenue Mineola, 11501 gaysonplumbing.com 516-248-4105

Best Home Decorator/ Interior Design

FIRST PLACE Keith Baltimore, Baltimore Design Group 35 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 baltimoredesigncenter.com 516-944-2400

Best Home Improvement

FIRST PLACE Alure Home Improvements 1999 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, 11554 alure.com 516-296-7777

Best Home Organizer FIRST PLACE Jane’s Addiction Organization Port Washington, 11050 janesorganization.com 917-592-0054

Best Home Painter

FIRST PLACE CertaPro Painters of Nassau County 2 Main Street Roslyn, 11576 certapro.com 516-881-9594

Best Home Theater and Audio Store

FIRST PLACE Audio Breakthroughs 1534 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 Audiobreakthroughs.com 516-627-7333

Best Kitchen and Bath

FIRST PLACE J&R Kitchen and Flooring, Inc. 430 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, 11596 jrkitchensflooring.com 516-233-2600

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INNOVATION IN

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Toddler 2022 Preschool Best OF Nassau County Pre-Kindergarten WINNER Kindergarten After-School Enrichment STEAM Summer Camp Workshops Birthday Parties PRESCHOOL Licensed & Chartered SUMMER CAMP Small Class Sizes DAY CARE Master Teachers & TEACHER Flexible Schedules Competitive Tuition Tuition Discount DSS Vouchers Accepted PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

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11 Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington NY 11050

516-883-8035

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Best Landscaper

FIRST PLACE T. DiStefano Garden Center 1056 Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 distefanogardencenter.com 516-627-3524

Best Locksmith

FIRST PLACE Able Lock Shop 1100 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 ablelockshop.com 516-352-8316

Best Moving Company

FIRST PLACE A&J Moving and Storage 114 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, 11501 ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 For your latest community news, visit us at www.theisland360.com

Best Oil Company

Best Plumbing and Heating Best Realtor

FIRST PLACE Slomin’s 125 Lauman Lane Hicksville, 11801 slomins.com 516-932-7000

FIRST PLACE Jack Gayson Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 131 Roosevelt Avenue Mineola, 11501 gaysonplumbing.com 516-248-4105

Best Paint Store

Best Real Estate Agency

FIRST PLACE Alper’s True Value Hardware 81 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 alpershardware.com 516-767-0508

Best Pest Services FIRST PLACE Parkway Pest Services 100 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 parkwaypestservices.com 516-328-2989

FIRST PLACE Melanie Cogan, The Scout Residential Team at Compass 69 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, 11577 scoutresidential.com 516-200-1098

FIRST PLACE The Scout Residential Team at Compass 69 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, 11577 scoutresidential.com 516-200-1098

Best Roofer

Best Real Estate Attorney

Kids

FIRST PLACE Matthew DiTrapani, Esq, Kaplan, Kaplan, DiTrapani & Rabanipour, LLP 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110, Syosset, 11791 kaplanrealestatelawyers.com 516-801-6363

FIRST PLACE Blake Windows, Siding & Roofing 29 Patton Boulevard New Hyde Park, 11040 blakewsr.com 516-488-4858

Best After School Program

FIRST PLACE MOSSA Dance Academy 15C Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 mossadanceacademy.com 516-326-2377

AUTO SCHOOL 2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

We are honored to be

“Voted Best Auto School”

Thank you to our office staff, driving instructors and our loyal customers!

We are honored to teach Long Island to DRIVE SAFELY

Call: 516-365-5778 • 8:30am-6pm or email info@bellautoschool.com

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Best Allergist

Best Dance Studio/ Instruction

FIRST PLACE Dr. David E. Wertheim 1 Dakota Drive Suite 312 Lake Success, 11042 prohealthcare.com 516-608-2898

FIRST PLACE Annmarie’s Studio of Performing Arts 152A Middle Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 aspadance.org 516-773-6082

Best Art School

FIRST PLACE The Art Guild of Port Washington 200 Port Washington Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 theartguild.org 516-304-5797

Best Day Care FIRST PLACE My Spectrum School/Center 11 Sintsink Drive East Port Washington, 11050 myspectrumschool.com 516-883-8035

Best Children’s Library FIRST PLACE Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue Great Neck, 11023 greatnecklibrary.org 516-466-8055

Best Dining with Kids

Best College or University FIRST PLACE Hofstra University Hempstead, 11549 hofstra.edu 516-463-6818

Best College Planning and Counseling

FIRST PLACE Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers 140 Wheatley Plaza Greenvale, 11548 bensdeli.net 516-621-3340

Best Gymnastics Studio/Center

FIRST PLACE Pinnacle College Consultants pinnaclecollegeconsultants.com 516-484-0629

FIRST PLACE Cherry Lane Gymnastics Center 1 Lowell Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 cherrylanegym.com 516-775-2828

Thank You Nassau County for voting us the Best Thai Restaurant!

2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

Open: Thursday - Sunday 3:00-8:00pm Catering upon request • Curbside pick-up and take out only 959 Hempstead Tpke • Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 616-4393 • www.franklythai.com

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With over 9 decades of caring we are honored to be voted Best Rehab Center in Nassau County!

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We are honored to be chosen the Best Dialysis Center.

Thank you for voting for us!

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S30 BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Best Haircuts

Best Learning Center

FIRST PLACE Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids 10 North Park Avenue Rockville Centre, 11570 haircutsarefun.com 516-517-2615

FIRST PLACE Mathnasium Great Neck 11 Great Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 mathnasium.com 516-482-6284

Best Martial Arts Studio

Best High School Spirit

FIRST PLACE Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness 900 Willis Avenue Albertson, 11507 taecoletkd.com 516-739-7699

FIRST PLACE William A. Shine Great Neck South High School 341 Lakeville Road Great Neck, 11020 greatneck.k12.ny.us 516-441-4800

Best Music School

Best High School Sports FIRST PLACE William A. Shine Great Neck South High School 341 Lakeville Road Great Neck, 11020 greatneck.k12.ny.us 516-441-4800

FIRST PLACE Music Institute of Long Island 90 Plandome Road Manhasset, 11030 milimusic.com 516-627-7052

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Best Party Place

FIRST PLACE Royal Events Princess Parties, Inc. royaleventsli.com 516-729-4970

Best Pediatric Dentist FIRST PLACE Tiny Sparkles Pediatric Dentistry 164 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 tinysparkles.com 516-888-9789

Best Pediatric Orthodontist

FIRST PLACE Great Neck Orthodontics PLLC, Janine K. Ellis, DDS & Doug M. Palaganas, DDS 1000 Northern Boulevard Suite 300, Great Neck, 11021 greatneckortho.com 516-466-0146

I am honored to have been recognized as an industry leader in Nassau County.

Congratulations to all of the recipients for their hard work and dedication to their craft.

Chris Pappas Vice President of Commercial Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 1468 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, NY 11030 M: 516.659.6508 | O: 516.427.2000

Chris Pappas is a licensed real estate broker affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Data per Blank Slate Best of Nassau County Rankings for 2022 based on voter submissions.

Best Pediatrician

FIRST PLACE Dr. Victor Turow 833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 110 Great Neck, 11021 turowandtierney.com 516-504-0606

Best Preschool

FIRST PLACE My Spectrum School/Center 11 Sintsink Drive East Port Washington, 11050 myspectrumschool.com 516-883-8035

Best Principal

FIRST PLACE Dr. Christopher Gitz, William A. Shine Great Neck South High School 341 Lakeville Road Great Neck, 11020 greatneck.k12.ny.us 516-441-4800

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Get fit with a personal trainer. Fuel the mind after-school. As a member, you’ll receive access to exclusive programs, as well as reduced rates.

A portion of all membership dollars go towards the $1 million in financial aid that we provide to fellow community members annually.

TO GET STARTED, VISIT SJJCC.ORG/MEMBERSHIP *Valid for new members only. Offer expires August 31, 2022. Promotion may not apply to all membership categories.

Monthly membership dues apply. All persons entering the building over the age of 12 are required to be fully vaccinated.

Our building is outfitted with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and MERV 13 filters to purify the air.

SEE COMMUNITY DIFFERENTLY

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S32 BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Best Private School

FIRST PLACE North Shore Hebrew Academy High School 400 North Service Road Great Neck, 11020 nsha.org 516-487-2424

Best Public School

FIRST PLACE E.M. Baker Elementary School 69 Baker Hill Road Great Neck, 11023 greatneck.k12.ny.us 516-441-4100

Best Religious School

FIRST PLACE North Shore Hebrew Academy High School 400 North Service Road Great Neck, 11020 nsha.org 516-487-2424

Best Soccer Club

Pets

Best Summer Camp

FIRST PLACE Great Neck Soccer Club gnsoccer.com

FIRST PLACE My Spectrum School/Center 11 Sintsink Drive East Port Washington, 11050 myspectrumschool.com 516-883-8035

Best Sports Camp FIRST PLACE Great Neck Park District 65 Arrandale Avenue Great Neck, 11024 gnparks.org 516-487-4673

Best Animal Hospital

FIRST PLACE West Hempstead Animal Hospital 104 Cherry Valley Avenue West Hempstead, 11552 westhempsteadanimalhospital.com 516-483-9720

Best Teacher

Best Sports Facility

FIRST PLACE Great Neck Park District – Parkwood Sports Complex 65 Arrandale Avenue Great Neck, 11024 gnparks.org 516-487-4673 For your latest community news, visit us at www.theisland360.com

FIRST PLACE Jason D’Agostino, My Spectrum School/Center 11 Sintsink Drive East Port Washington, 11050 myspectrumschool.com 516-883-8035

Best Dog Walker

FIRST PLACE Leslie’s Leashes lesliesleashes.com 516-307-7290

Best Groomer

FIRST PLACE Luxury Pet Spa & Boutique 1209 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 516-233-2640

Best Tutor Service FIRST PLACE Mathnasium Great Neck 11 Great Neck Road Great Neck, 11021 mathnasium.com 516-482-6284

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Janine K. Ellis DDS & Douglas M. Palaganas DDS 1000 Northern Blvd, Suite 300 Great Neck, NY 11021

Great Care, Great People, Great Smiles!

Voted Best Adult and Pediatric Orthodontist

• Evening, Saturday & Sunday

hours available • Many Insurances Accepted • We offer behind the teeth, clear or metal braces and clear aligner therapy (Invisalign)

• IMPRESSIONLESS OFFICE!

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On behalf of the team at Hairsay we thank you for awarding us the Best Salon in Nassau County!

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We are honored and humbled by your continued support!

Thank you for allowing us to do what we love!

Congratulations to all the honorees!

Call today to schedule an appointment 516-742-4247

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S34 BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Best Pet Sitting/ Boarding

Services

FIRST PLACE The Left Paw 411 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 theleftpaw.com 516-305-4220

FIRST PLACE D J Dolan Tax Service Inc. 1106 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 516-488-7500

Best Accounting Firm

Best Pet Store

Best Bank Branch

FIRST PLACE The Left Paw 411 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 theleftpaw.com 516-305-4220

Best Veterinarian

FIRST PLACE West Hempstead Animal Hospital 104 Cherry Valley Avenue West Hempstead, 11552 westhempsteadanimalhospital.com 516-483-9720 For your latest community news, visit us at www.theisland360.com

FIRST PLACE American Community Bank 285 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, 11501 acbalways.com 516-742-4300

Best Chamber of Commerce

FIRST PLACE Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 247 New Hyde Park, 11040 nhpchamber.org 888-400-0311

Best Commercial Real Estate Broker

FIRST PLACE Chris Pappas, Compass 1468 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, 11030 compass.com 516-659-6508

Best Corporate Venue FIRST PLACE The Inn at New Hyde Park 214 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 theinnatnhp.com 516-354-7797

Best Dry Cleaners

FIRST PLACE Tres Bon Dry Cleaners 1085 Willis Avenue Albertson, 11507 tresbondrycleaners.com 516-621-6635

Best Financial Advisor

FIRST PLACE Davidov Financial Coaching 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite 231 New Hyde Park, 11042 davidovlaw.com 516-587-5550

Best Firehouse FIRST PLACE Mineola Fire Department 166 Elm Place Mineola, 11501 mineolafd.com 516-747-5860

Best Funeral Home FIRST PLACE Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes 412 Willis Avenue Williston Park, 11596 thomasdaltonfuneralhomes.com 516-354-0634

Turning Dreams Into Reality Thank you for voting Northern Contracting the Best Contractor on the North Shore for the 8th YEAR in a row!

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NEW CERAMICS STUDIO at the Manes Center

Visit online at NassauMuseum.org or scan QR code

N ASSAU CO U N T Y M U S E U M O F A RT One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor NY 11576

516.484.9338

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Best Hotel/Motel

FIRST PLACE The Garden City Hotel 45 7th Street Garden City, 11530 gardencityhotel.com 888-776-5431

Best Insurance Agency

FIRST PLACE Keats Insurance Agencies, Nationwide Insurance 485 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, 11501 keatsagency.com 516-354-4849

Best Law Firm/Lawyer FIRST PLACE Makofsky Law Group, P.C. 600 Old Country Road Suite 444 Garden City, 11530 makofskylaw.com 516-228-6522

Best Limousine/ Taxi Service

FIRST PLACE Delux Transportation 62 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 deluxtransportation.com 516-883-1900

Best Not-For-Profit

FIRST PLACE Hempstead Caring Hearts 54 N. Franklin Street Hempstead, 11550 hempsteadcaringhearts.com 516-855-7504

Best Photography Studio

FIRST PLACE Joel Harris Photography Mineola, 11501 joelharrisphotography.com 516-319-4465

Best Printing Service

Best Seamstress/Tailor

Best Public Relations Firm

Best Shoe Repair

FIRST PLACE Minuteman Press 128 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, 11596 minuteman.com 516-746-4280

FIRST PLACE Corbett Public Relations 111 S Tyson Avenue Floral Park, 11001 corbettpr.com 516-775-0435

Best Public Relations Firm

FIRST PLACE ZE Creative Communications 5 Bond Street, Great Neck, 11021 zeccweb.com 516-829-8374

UNSURPASSED QUALITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS

TRY OUR WIDE SELECTION OF THE FINEST FRESH SEAFOOD & PREPARED GOURMET ENTRÉES Grilled Salmon Teriyaki * Sesame Seared Tuna * Swordfish Chimichurri * Sushi Baked Panko Sole * Fresh Herb Grilled Branzino * Halibut Slow Roasted Tomato & Onions * Grilled Florida Red Snapper * Wild Colossal Cooked Shrimp A Complete Line of Vegetable Side Dishes & Salads * And Much More

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QUALITY Is Our #1 Priority Daily FREE Home Delivery Designated KOSHER Fish Cleaning Area Catering & Platters Available

STORE HOURS: Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM • Saturday 8AM – 3PM MARINE FISHERIES 521 MIDDLE NECK ROAD

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2020

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Best OF THE North Shore

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WINNER

WINNER

FIRST PLACE Nancy Sinoway Tailoring & Alterations Studio Port Washington, 11050 nancysinoway.com 516-883-7397

FIRST PLACE Tony’s Shoe Repair 423 Plandome Road Manhasset, 11030 tonys-shoe-repair-manhasset. edan.io 516-627-3389

Best Storage Facility FIRST PLACE Westy Self Storage 2400 Marcus Avenue Lake Success, 11042 westy.com 516-327-5000

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Best Tax Preparation Service

Best Craft/Hobby Store

FIRST PLACE Infinite Yarns, Inc. 34 Hempstead Turnpike Store 3B Farmingdale, 11735 infiniteyarns.com 516-293-0010

FIRST PLACE Mitchell B. Beckerman, MBA, CPA 65 Forest Row, Great Neck, 11024 516-487-8387

Best Travel Agency

FIRST PLACE KT Getaways Dream Vacations 185 Great Neck Road, Unit 4C Great Neck, 11021 Cthongpahusatcha.dreamvacations. com 917-623-0500

Shopping

Best Antique Store

FIRST PLACE Bobb Howard’s General Store 581 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park, 11040 bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com 516-354-9564

Best Eyeglass Store FIRST PLACE Cheaper Peepers 1441 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 cheaperpeepers.biz 516-502-4552

Best Florist

FIRST PLACE City Line Florist 1640 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 citylinefloristnhp.com 516-354-9037 For your latest community news, visit us at www.theisland360.com

Best Jewelry Store

Best Supermarket

FIRST PLACE Herricks Jewelers 2449 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, 11040 herricksjewelers.com 516-742-4590

FIRST PLACE Holiday Farms 374 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, 11577 holidayfarms.com 516-621-6420

Best Toy Store

Best Music Store

FIRST PLACE Bobb Howard’s General Store 581 Lakeville Road New Hyde Park, 11040 bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com 516-354-9564

FIRST PLACE Catalano’s Music Center 1007 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, 11040 516-488-2522

Best Toy Store

Best Shoe Store

FIRST PLACE Magna Mindz 380 W Old Country Road Hicksville, 11802 magnamindz.com 516-226-3336

FIRST PLACE DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse 357 Old Country Road Carle Place, 11514 dsw.com 516-876-0204

Visit us online TheIsland360.com

ROOFING • SIDING WINDOWS • GUTTERS FREE ESTIMATES

Arnie Blake Attention Active U.S. Military, Veterans & Retirees: Offer Exclusively through GAF Master Elite/Certified Contractors

Thank you to all who voted for us for Best Roofer in Nassau County!

516.488.4858 www.blakewsr.com

EXPIRES 12/31/22

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Over 35 Years Experience Licensed - Insured Bonded

100% Financing Available* Please ask for details *(Subject to credit Approval)

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Flowers Say It All…

City Line Florist has been family owned and operated for 3 generations.

Maria, Dean, Bill, Julia, and staff are dedicated to help you with any and all of your floral needs.

It is our pleasure to assist you in making any occasion a special one.

City Line Florist is a member of the nationwide network of trusted Teleflora florists and can help you send a thoughtful gift across the country when you can’t be there yourself.

We are honored to be voted #1 Best Florist and Wedding Florist for North Shore 2022 for the 5th Consecutive Year!

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FLOWERS | GIFT BASKETS

Serving the Community for Over 60 Years

1640 Hillside Ave. New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 354-9037 www.citylinefloristnhp.com

Open Mon.-Sat. 8:30am to 6:00pm.

Closed Sunday

2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

We are honored to have been voted the

Best Financial Advisor in Nassau County Thank you to all of our valued clients!

Making a difference, one family at a time

DAVIDOV FINANCIAL COACHING INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS

1981 Marcus Ave., Suite 231 n New Hyde Park, NY 11042 516-587-5550 n www.davidovfinancial.com

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Best Tween Fashion FIRST PLACE Clothes Horse 1036 Willis Avenue Albertson, 11507 shopclotheshorse.com 516-280-3766

Best Tween Fashion FIRST PLACE Twenty5A 8285 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, 11797 twenty5a.com 516-224-4787

Best Women’s Clothing Store

FIRST PLACE Gallery Couture 345 Plandome Road Manhasset, 11030 gallerycouture.com 516-627-5333 Visit us online TheIsland360.com

Sports and Recreation Best Bicycle Store

FIRST PLACE Mineola Bicycle, Fitness & Mower 475 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, 11501 mineolabicycleandpowerequipment.com 516-742-5253

Best Boat Rentals

FIRST PLACE Long Island Boat Rentals Inspiration Wharf 403 Main Street Port Washington, 11050 liboatrentals.com 516-761-0840

Best Country Club

FIRST PLACE North Hempstead Best Boat Charters Country Club FIRST PLACE 291 Port Washington Boulevard Long Island Boat Rentals Port Washington, 11050 Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street nhccli.com Port Washington, 11050 516-365-7500 liboatrentals.com 516-761-0840

Best Boat Lessons

Best Golf Course

FIRST PLACE Bethpage FIRST PLACE Long Island Boat Rentals Black Course Inspiration Wharf, 403 Main Street 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Road Farmingdale, 11735 Port Washington, 11050 parks.ny.gov liboatrentals.com 516-249-0700 516-761-0840

Best Mini-Golf FIRST PLACE Spring Rock Golf Center 377 Denton Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 springrockgolf.com 516-739-0167

Best Park FIRST PLACE Eisenhower Park Merrick and Stewart Avenues East Meadow, 11554 nassaucountyny.gov 516-572-0347

Best Pool/Waterpark

FIRST PLACE Roger Fay Williston Park Pool 270 Broad Street Williston Park, 11596 villageofwillistonpark.org 516-741-3733

Healthy Smiles For Children Of All Ages

New Patient Offer!

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Limited time only.

2022

2021 OF Best OF BestCounty Nassau Nassau County

WINNER WINNER PRESENTED BY PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA BLANK SLATE MEDIA

• Caring and Helpful Office Staff • Convenient After School and Weekend Appointments • Low Radiation Digital X-rays • IV Sedation • Dental Emergencies

• UV light in HVAC system • H-13 True HEPA air filters • Daily temperature checks for staff and patients • COVID-19 screening for patients

Making Smiles Happen One Child at a Time

Pediatric Dentistry

Contact us for an appointment

Dr . Angie Chin

516-888-9789

www.tinysparkles.com

164 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050

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MUKTI PETROLEUM

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Mobile App that allows you to request a pickup Interactive text message reminders the night before we come so you don't forget!

Emailed tickets for each pickup Professional tailoring (alterations and repairs)

15% Off

your next cleaning !

Expires 8/19/22 Coupon code: TB816 *Dry cleaning and shirt laundering only.

Not combinable with any other discount. Must present coupon.

We'd like to thank all of our wonderful customers for voting us the Best Dry Cleaner of Nassau County!

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you over the many years!

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Our goal is to give our customers the best buying experience in the industry!

Enjoy the difference - We care!

THANK YOU to all our Valued Customers for voting us the #1 Best Gas Station, #1 Best Auto Repair/Service Station in Nassau County!

MUKTI 77 PETROLEUM 77-40 Hewlett Street New Hyde Park, NY 11040 718-347-3400

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Victor LoGiudice, Managing Partner

James E. Lewis, Manager

We are both honored and humbled to be voted BEST FUNERAL HOME 2022 by our families, neighbors and friends. Thank you to all of the families we serve that place their trust and confidence in our team of compassionate professionals.

412 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 125 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 29 Atlantic Avenue, Floral Park, NY www.thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com wecare@daltonfuneralhomes.com

Complete foreign and domestic auto repair center Nationwide warranty on all repairs.

164-05 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY 11366 718-969-1603

74-01 Grand Ave. Elmhurst, NY 11373 718-672-4140

178-02 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY 11366 718-591-3203`

141-54 Northern Blvd.

Flushing NY 11354 718-461-9191

187-41 Hillside Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 718-454-8770

252-02 Union Turnpike Bellerose, NY 11426 718-343-7862

196-29 Hillside Ave. Hollis, NY 11423 718-465-5656

360 Sunrise Hwy. Rockville Centre, NY 11570 516-608-5932

241-15 Hillside Ave. 208 Middle Neck Rd. Bellerose, NY 11426 Great Neck, NY 11021 718-470-9020 516-773-4829 79-10 Springfield Blvd.

Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 718-736-0100, 718-736-0400

24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE MUKTI TOWING 718-465-7837

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VISUAL-WEBSITE HOME PAGE DESIGN PRESENTED BY PRESS CLUB OF LONG ISLAND

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Manhasset Times Great Neck News Roslyn Times Port Washington Times Williston Times New Hyde Park Herald Courier

22 PLANTING FIELD ROAD ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577 (516) 307-1045 WWW.THEISLAND360.COM

Best Hamburgers, Best Mediterranean and Best Salad

Thank you to our loyal customers, old and new, for your continued support!

We look forward to serving you at Rothchilds again soon!

We are grateful and proud to be a part of the Nassau County family.

76 MIDDLE NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK, NY 11021 (516) 482-0434 WWW.ROTHCHILDSKITCHEN.COM KITCHEN

HOURS: MONDAY - CLOSED, TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 12PM - 9PM, SATURDAY: 12PM - 10PM, SUNDAY: 11AM - 8:30PM

2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

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3 GENERATIONS OF FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1972

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!

2022

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FREE ESTIMATES FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

(516) 883-2159

www.Anthonysworldoffloors.com

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN ANTHONY’S WORLD OF FLOORS FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE 3 GENERATIONS SERVICING THEIR COMMUNITY SINCE 1972.

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Best Swim Instruction

FIRST PLACE Goldfish Swim School 650 Stewart Avenue Garden City, 11530 goldfishswimschool.com 516-219-9542

Best Tennis Facility

FIRST PLACE Christopher Morley Tennis 500 Searingtown Road Roslyn, 11576 cmttennis.com 516-214-1900

Best Tennis Facility FIRST PLACE Robbie Wagner Tournament Training Center 142 Glenwood Road Glenwood Landing, 11547 robbiewagners.com 516-759-0505

Weddings Best Bridal Dress Store

Best Men’s Formal Wear Store

Best Wedding Reception Site

Best Wedding Florist

Best Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

FIRST PLACE Nancy Sinoway Tailoring & Alterations Studio Port Washington, 11050 nancysinoway.com 516-883-7397

FIRST PLACE Bonaventura Tuxedo 134 East Jericho Turnpike Mineola, 11501 bonaventuratuxedo.com 516-741-1080

Best Event Planner

FIRST PLACE City Line Florist 1640 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park, 11040 shopcitylineflorist.com 516-354-9037

FIRST PLACE LI Wedding and Event Planner Boutique, East Norwich 6270 Northern Boulevard East Norwich, 11732 liweddingplanners.com 516-802-0612

Best Favors/Invitations FIRST PLACE KC Graphics 25 Cutter Mill Road Great Neck, 11021 516-466-2434

Best Wedding Photographer

FIRST PLACE The Glenmar Studio 1435 Old Northern Boulevard Roslyn, 11576 glenmarstudio.com 516-484-4646

Share Your Smile with the World!!

FIRST PLACE Swan Club On The Harbor 90 Glenwood Road, Roslyn, 11576 swanclub.com 516-621-7600

FIRST PLACE Culinary Architect Catering 28 Chestnut Street, Greenvale, 11548 culinaryarchitect.com 516-484-7431

Best Women’s Evening Wear FIRST PLACE Nancy Sinoway Tailoring & Alterations Studio Port Washington, 11050 nancysinoway.com 516-883-7397

THANK YOU

to everyone who voted Dr. Tsiokos the Best Periodontist in Nassau County For the 6th year in a row!

Specialize in: • Dental Implants • Full-Mouth Rehabilitation • Periodontal Surgery • Tissue Regeneration • Bone Grafting • Aesthetic Gum Surgery • Pinhole Gum Graft • 3D Scan • Conscious Sedation • Sinus Lift • All-on-4® Treatment • Crown Lengthening

2022

Best OF Nassau County 233 East Shore Road, Suite 108 • Great Neck, NY 11023 516-487-8240 • www.dtperiodontics.com

WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

Dr. Demetrios Tsiokos Diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology Periodontics, Implantology & Aesthetic Surgery

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Powering Long Island for Over 30 years

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CONGRATULATIONS “BEST OF” WINNERS We congratulate all the winners in the Island360 “Best of Nassau County” competition. While only one business in each category can claim first prize, we believe all businesses – small and large - in Nassau County are winners.

They are the lifeblood of our economy, they are job creators, and through their innovation and inventiveness are ensuring a strong, sustainable future for the County and the region.

For more information, visit NassauIDA.org, or call 516-571-1945

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Pellegrini Market…here for anything you need!

Featuring USDA Prime Cuts, Fresh Caught Seafood, Prepared Foods & Catering A Family Owned Long Island Butcher Shop & Italian Gourmet Market!

View our full Catering menu, prepared foods and our full line of premium cold cuts & cheese

10% OFF

for in store purchase only (excludes Catering and BBQ packages) With Coupon - Expires 9/5/2022

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104 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY 11530 516-775-8666 www.PellegriniPrimeMeats.com

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VOTED #1

BEST MUSIC SCHOOL

ON LONG ISLAND 2022

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

2021

Best OF Nassau County WINNER PRESENTED BY BLANK SLATE MEDIA

2020

Best OF THE North Shore WINNERS

2016

Outstanding Faculty • We Speak Mandarin & Cantonese

SUZUKI • TRADITIONAL • NYSSMA • ABRSM STRINGS • WINDS • BRASS • PIANO • VOICE • GROUP CHAMBER MUSIC • THEORY • ALL LEVELS • AGES 3 & UP

OUR 33RD YEAR

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES Starting Sept. 8, 2022

Music Institute of Long Island DIRECTORS: CAROL KUSHNER & GERI KUSHNER

90 PLANDOME ROAD, MANHASSET, NY 11030 • WWW.MILIMUSIC.COM • 516-627-7052

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“Thanks for voting us the Best Asian Restaurant in Nassau County in 2022.”

Zagat Survey rated excellent “Pearl East is a gem not too Far East.”

www.pearleast.li • INFO@PEARLEAST.LI 1191 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 Tel (516) 365-9898 & (516) 365-4630 | Fax (516) 365-8813 CURBSIDE PICK-UP HOME DELIVERY

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“We’re stoked about saving more than $2,500 in annual energy costs!”

Small businesses have a big impact on our towns. When they thrive, so do our local communities. Which is why PSEG Long Island offers Energy Efficiency Programs to help local business owners save on energy costs, along with substantial grants and financial incentives to keep Long Island businesses moving forward.

small business = big impact

Bunger Surf Shop - Babylon

Find out how we can help your small business grow.

Visit PSEGLINY.com/Business

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Manhasset Times Great Neck News Roslyn Times Port Washington Times Williston Times New Hyde Park Herald Courier

22 Planting Field Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Office: (516) 307-1045 Fax: (516) 307-1046 www.theisland360.com

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Winner’s Reception & Networking Event WEDNESDAY AUG. 17, 2022 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB NETWORK WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR’S CONTEST Arts/Entertainment, Automotive, Bars/Nightlife, Food/Restaurants Health/Wellness/Beauty, Home and Design, Kids, Pets Retail/Shopping, Services, Sports and & Recreation, Weddings

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WE’RE DRIVEN TO FIGHT HUNGER BECAUSE WELL CAN’T WAIT Northwell is on a mission to fight food insecurity in New York. That’s why we created Wellness on Wheels: a program that brings healthy food and nutrition guidance to thousands of school kids. Because when it comes to raising the health of our communities, well can’t wait.

Learn more about how we’re taking on food insecurity at RaiseHealth.com

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BEST OF NASSAU COUNTY • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, August 5, 2022

Congratulations to Melanie Cogan, voted as the Best Realtor and to the Scout Residential Team at Compass, voted as the Best Real Estate Agency.

Melanie Cogan Licensed Associate RE Broker M: 516.319.1623 melanie.cogan@compass.com

When you work with The Scout Residential Team at Compass, you receive a customized listing strategy and marketing plan, making their clients and their properties truly stand out.

Work with Scout to buy or sell your next home!

Give us a call: 516.200.1098

scoutresidential.com O: 516.200.1098 info@scoutresidential.com The Scout Residential Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

Data per Blank Slate Best of Nassau County Rankings for 2022 based on voter submissions.