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Tim Schlameuss’ car was hit by a truck in December 1979. He was touched by the kindness of the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau, and has volunteered there for more than 40 years. He is the Herald’s Person of the Year.

Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police who used the Jaws of Life to extract him from his vehicle; the helicopter that airlifted him to the Nassau County Medical Center, even though the EMTs were sure he wouldn’t make it. more

By Nicole Formisano | 12/29/23

David Donovan of East Rockaway, the 2022 Person of the Year.

He's deeply committed to helping

A lifelong resident of East Rockaway, David Donovan has spent his free time giving back to the community and his church ever since his high school days. In recognition of his efforts — including considerable volunteer work with Bethany Congregational Church — the Herald is proud to name Donovan its 2022 Person of the Year. more

By Ben Fiebert | 12/29/22

Steve Maroney dedicates more than 100 hours per month to Boy Scout Troop 336, and has helped many troop members move up the scouting ranks. For his dedication and selflessness, he is the Herald’s 2017 Person of the Year.

Steve Maroney is the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald's Person of the Year

Boy Scout Troop 336 Scoutmaster Steve Maroney can often be found in the office of his Lynbrook home in the early morning, poring over paperwork and planning the next troop meeting or camping … more

By Mike Smollins | 12/28/17

Ray Mohler Jr., Little St. Nick an 'old soul'

Lynbrook High School junior Ray Mohler Jr. knows what it’s like to be a scared, sick child in an unfamiliar hospital bed: frightened, lonely and, in … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/2/15

Dan Caracciolo

Those words, uttered by Abraham Lincoln, are featured prominently on Dan Caracciolo’s Facebook page — words that he obviously identifies with, and which, we’ve come to believe, he could have … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/26/13

Elizabeth Daitz: A woman of action and compassion

Elizabeth Daitz: Herald's 2012 Person of the Year

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/27/12

Collage of Joseph LaRocco by Mary Malloy

Lynbrook Community activist Joe LaRocco dies

Joe LaRocco lived in Lynbrook for nearly a century. He remembered much of it as farmland, and once said that although the village itself had undergone many structural changes, the people were what … more

By Mary Malloy | 5/2/12

Herald 2011 Person of the Year Denise Rogers

Lynbrook/East Rockaway's Person of the Year 2011: Denise Rogers

Inspiring,” “giving” and “hardworking” are just a few words family and friends use to describe local businesswoman and humanitarian Denise Rogers, 39, the branch manager of Astoria Federal … more

By Mary Malloy and Clarissa Hamlin | 12/28/11

Herald Person of the Year offers thanks

Thank you very much for the incredible honor of being named the Merrick Herald’s Person of the Year. more

By Liz O'Shaughnessy | 1/10/11

Herald's Man of the Year Joe LaRocco: His life in photos

Joe LaRocco: Through the years

After we named longtime Lynbrook resident and Chamber member Joe LaRocco as the Herald’s Person of the Year in the Dec. 31, 2009-January 6. 2010 issue, his grand-nephew, P.J. Cirino, shared some old photos of his great-uncle with us. more

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