2013 Women’s Roll of Honor

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2013 Women’s Roll of Honor

Wednesday, 20 March 2013 00:00

Cardinal, Endrezzi and Spankos recognized

Coinciding with Women’s History Month, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Town Clerk Leslie Gross announced the honorees for the 2013 Women’s Roll of Honor, which will pay tribute to the late May Newburger, former North Hempstead Supervisor and founder of the annual event.

Event chairperson Gross has chosen the theme for this year’s breakfast, which will recognize North Hempstead’s women “Trail Blazers.”

This year’s Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast will take place on Thursday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington. No reservation is necessary and admission is free.

The 2013 Honorees

Christine Napolitano, Mineola

Janet Wohlars, Mineola

Grace Bryant, Westbury

Marie Callahan, Williston Park

Cindy Cardinal, Manhasset

Marion Endrizzi, Manhasset

Mindy Germain, Port Washington

Renee Haber, East Hills

Catherine Handy, Westbury

Sharon Kovacs Gruer, Great Neck

Linda Leaf, Great Neck

Lauretta Murdock, Port Washington

Rose Marie Murphy, Albertson

Ania Nassimi, Great Neck

Parvaneh Doustan Sarraf, Roslyn

Jane Schwartz, Port Washington

Stella Spanakos, Manhasset

News

Levittown's Final Deficit Budget

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

As the budget season drew to a close this week, the Levittown Board of Education did everything in its power to make sure that all residents were fully armed with the correct budget information as they headed to the polls.

Dr. James Grossane, superintendent of schools, went through the most recent budget numbers with attendees at the most recent public meeting on May 14, telling the group that the board decided to go with a 2.98 increase for the 2013-14 school year, within the 2 percent tax cap levy. The district is looking for about $131.9 million from taxpayers for the upcoming school year.

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00

Known throughout the ages for its strong emotional impact upon listeners, the bagpipe has had a prominent place throughout history; innumerable parades throughout America are replete with its unique and stirring sound, and it remains a popular instrument to this very day.

Among the oldest and most-respected players of the bagpipe on Long Island are members of the Amityville American Legion Post #1015 Highland Pipe Band. According to player Joe Heimbauer, the 30-member, all-volunteer bagpipe and drum band is steeped in rich history and time-honored tradition.

Sports

Two Generations Of Generals

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

On a beautiful Tuesday afternoon, Frank DeNunzio sat in the bleachers and watched as his son Anthony prepared to bat for the MacArthur Generals. He closed his eyes for a second and was transported back in time to 1981, and for a brief moment he remembered that once-in-a-lifetime feeling of being a member of the Generals Nassau County Championship baseball team. Suddenly, the crack of the bat jolted his eyes open and he watched his son successfully rip his third hit of the game.

Seaford Football Team Honored

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Seaford High School’s Varsity Football Team has a long tradition of success on the playing field, but its service off the gridiron also won praise from the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association (NCHSFCA) this year. The Conference IV regular season undefeated champions and New York State Scholar Athlete team was awarded the first-ever Community Service Award from the organization during the NCHSFCA Grid Iron Dinner.