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Senator Hannon’s Office is Official Drop-off Center
Americans will replace an estimated 150 million cell phones this year, and many of those unwanted cell phones will be stuffed into desk drawers or thrown in boxes. That’s why Senator Kemp Hannon has registered his Community Office in Garden City as an official drop-off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers in an effort to encourage people to donate their old cell phones for a great cause.
Cell Phone for Soldiers is a non-profit which collects thousands of unwanted cell phones each month and sends the phones to ReCelluar. ReCellar then pays Cell Phones for Soldiers so the non-profit can afford millions of pre-paid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas.
“This is just a small way we can show our appreciation for the brave men and women who are risking their lives for our freedom and safety,” said Senator Hannon. To help our troops call home by donating your old cell phone, please stop by or ship your phone to Senator Kemp Hannon’s Community Office at 224 Seventh Street, Suite 200 in Garden City. Questions? Simply call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700.
ASSEMBLYMAN SALADINO, CONGRESSMAN KING AND MAJORITY LEADER PETER SCHMITT WELCOME NEW RECTOR OF GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Assemblyman Joseph Saladino recently joined Congressman Peter King, Nassau County Majority Leader Peter Schmitt, and Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano, for the Mass and celebration of the new ministry of Reverend Joshua David Walters as the rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Massapequa. Established in 1844, the church has a rich history in Massapequa and the original building still stands across Merrick Road from Grace Church. Shown from left to right are Assemblyman Saladino, Reverend Joshua David Walters, Bishop Provenzano, Nassau County Majority Leader Peter Schmitt, and Congressman Peter King.
Assemblyman Saladino and Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia Attend Diabetes Awareness Walk
Assemblyman Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia recently joined Town of Oyster Bay Officials and Massapequa Lions Club members at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa for a Diabetes Awareness Walk. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness and education regarding the condition. Shown from left to right are Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joe Pinto, former President and Secretary of the Lions Club, Richard Shapland, Assemblyman Saladino, District Five Governor Ed Lieberman, Chairwoman of Purple Heart Pups Roselle Shapland, District Governor of Nassau John Diaz, Grand Marshall Nicholas Palzano, Chairman Mike Jordan, Massapequa Lions President Linda Ruggerio, Matthew Ruggerio, Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto.
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Assemblyman Joseph Saladino (far left) recently joined with (left to right) T.O.B. Councilman Joe Pinto, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Nassau Legislator Joe Belesi and hundreds of local residents at the Massapequa Railroad Station for the first anniversary of the Tea Party Rally in Massapequa. At the rally, Assemblyman Saladino stressed the need to reform New York State by consolidating and cutting
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spending, creating better transparency, greater accountability of Albany leadership, making the highest priorities of lowering property taxes, attracting businesses to Long Island and promoting job growth. The group was also joined by T.O.B. Supervisor John Venditto, Nassau County Majority Leader Peter Schmitt and New YorkState gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio.
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is pictured at right with Girl Scout Troop 1108 of East Meadow for their efforts in helping the needy in Haiti. The Girl Scout Troop, pictured outside the County Seat in Mineola, collected needed supplies to send to Haiti as part of their Silver Award Project.
Massapequans Cross the U.S. and Run
On Sunday, December 6, 2009, a half-marathon was held in Las Vegas. Beginning at 6:15 a.m., it was 34 degrees and dark at race time.
In attendance was Team Challenge, made up of 35 Long Islanders all running to raise money for the Crohn`s & Colitis Foundation of America. Together with teams from all across the Country, 900 runners and walkers raised over $3.5 million for this one-day event.
The team LI group raised almost $200,000 that will go to help Long Islanders with families that need information about these diseases when a family member or friend is diagnosed. Pictured at right is Massapequa runner Steve Walk.
Drug FREE Massapequa
On Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the John J. Burns Park Boat House, Janice Talento and Vicky Honohan launched "Drug FREE Massapequa." In attendance was Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey, NYS Senator Charles Fuschillo, NYS Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joseph Pinto and concerned Massapequa merchants and residents.
A grass-roots non-profit organization, its mission includes public awareness, education and advocacy to transform Massapequa, Massapequa Park and its surrounding towns into a drug FREE environment for the general safety, health and welfare of children and all members of the Greater Massapequa community.
In conjunction with local educators and law enforcement, Drug FREE Massapequa's focus is to rid Long Island of heroin, other illegal drugs and drug dealers. Also, it supports local legislators, advocating for laws that will protect our children and keep them safe.
Volunteerism is encouraged at its monthly events in the Massapequas and surrounding areas in order to raise awareness of the heroin and illegal drug crisis recently facing Massapequa children, parents and families. Contact Janice and Vicky at DrugFreeMassapequa@gmail.com.
Pictured below are photographs taken at the December 5th walk:
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Veterans' Memorial Garden
American Legion Post 1066 invites you once again to become a donor to the Veterans' Memorial Garden. You and members of your family making a cash contribution to the American Legion beautiful Memorial Garden, will have your name, the name of a loved one that has passed on or a member of your family placed on a bronze plaque. Engraved plates are $100 per name.
NEW Installment Plan: Send in payments and when you reach the $100 mark, a bronze name plate will be made and placed on a bronze plaque. Contact Louis D. Ulino PC, Veterans Memorial Garden Chairman (516) 694-2081.
Battered Women Re-Enter Work Force with Massapequa Chamber Help
For the week leading up to October 29, 2009, community residents and business owners dropped off new and gently worn clothing at the LongIslandNEWS.info NEWSroom at 5023 Merrick Road in Massapequa. Resident and President of Financial Capital Corp., Fran Fink, said "I'm not currently a Chamber member, but that wouldn't stop me from helping in every way possible." While her husband, handyman John Fink, unloaded bag after bag from their cars into the NEWSroom, Fran continued, "Maybe I'll join the Chamber again."
Insurance gurus Kleinfelder, Preller & Rice, donated clothing and supplied lunch for the "NEWSiES." Michelle donated a black gown from Bridal Reflection's evening wear collection and is pictured at right with the dress. The program, "Tell a Gal Pal" is an Allstate Foundation program brought to the local level by Robert Zabbia to assist battered women in entering the work force.
massapequaNEWS.com's founding editor, Christine Sohmer, donated items from her wardrobe and stated, "I like the idea of a victim of domestic violence becoming a victor and the thought of her holding her head high and walking confidently into the workplace wearing one of my dresses tickles me to no end."
Young Survivors' Founder on Fortune 52
Charron Walker, Founder of the Young Survivors' Network, was featured on the Long Island PressFortune 52 on June 25, 2009. Written by Beverly Fortune, its mission is to provide a social corporate networking for women to connect and grow.
7th Annual Long Island Press Power List
Charron Walker, founder of the Young Survivors' Network, attended the 7th Annual Long Island Press Power List reception at the American Airpower Museum on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Joining the "50 Most Influential Long Islanders" of 2009, she spoke on camera about what it means to have power.
Flag Day Pledge of Allegiance
On Sunday, June 14, 2009, Commander Jack Hipp of the American Legion Post 1066 brought the community together for the Pledge of Allegiance at 66 Veteran's Boulevard in Massapequa. This oath of loyalty to the nation of the United States of America was given by Town of Oyster Bay officials (Supervisor John Venditto, Councilman Joe Pinto and Councilwoman Rose Walker), Chamber of Commerce (President Robert R. Barrett), Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt, Village of Massapequa Park Trustee Jeff Pravato and the Town veterans, cub scouts and residents.
Often recited at public events, Congressional sessions open with a recitation of the Pledge. According to the United States Flag Code, the pledge was recited by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Those not in uniform, removed all non-religious headdresses with their right hand and held at the left shoulder, with the right hand being over the heart. Those in uniform remained silent, faced the flag, rendered the military salute and cited, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
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Long Island Women in Power
The Long Island Women in Power (“LIWP”) hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Young Survivors’ Network at Sweet Lace Lingerie on Thursday, June 11, 2009.The networking event included information, advice and referrals on topics that impact women.Specifically, women surviving a mastectomy can be fitted at Sweet Lace Lingerie for a prosthetic and receive additional assistance from the Young Survivors’ Network.
LIWP was established to unite female entrepreneurs and provides women with empowering tools, personally and professionally.Members work with powerful women and share resources for the non-profit as well as for profit organizations.Networkingandhelping others with expertise and guidance develops valuable personal and career skills necessary for women to remain successful in today’s economic climate.
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Victor Ciappa & Doreen Ciappa
Natalie Ciappa "Not My Child" Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 1, 2009, Victor and Doreen Ciappa, parents of deceased Natalie Ciappa, hosted the "Not My Child" fundraiser at Mulcahy's. From 3-7 p.m. bands such as Vixen/Paradise Alley, Fullhouse, Randy Jackson of Zebra, John Hampson of Nine Days, White Fire, Wonderous Stories and Tormented by Flies performed, while a silent auction and Chinese auction were held to raise funds for the Samaritan Foundation. Pictured left are Vic and Doreen Ciappa.
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