Kate Herzlin, 17, a South Side High School senior, was among eight New York students who were distinguished finalists in the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for outstanding acts of volunteerism and impressive community service activities.
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2/24/10
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For the first time in its 12-year history of spotlighting high achievers in its “40 Under 40” Awards, Long Island Business News has chosen a person with disabilities as one of its winners.
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2/3/10
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In one early visit to the U.S., Albert Einstein, perhaps the greatest scientist in history, was subjected to a very public pop quiz devised by none other than American inventor Thomas Edison, according to author Walter Isaacson in “Einstein: His Life and Universe.”
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1/29/10
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Rockville Centre resident Carol Stopol was among 13 outstanding residents, chosen from hundreds who were nominated, honored at the Town of Hempstead's 13th annual 'Make A Difference' awards ceremony on Nov. 10.
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12/2/09
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The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold its 73rd annual Mercy Ball on Dec. 5 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The annual gala will support the recent acquisition of new digital mammography and other state of the art equipment for the hospital’s newly-renovated Women’s Imaging Center.
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11/19/09
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hn Busching, 1st Assistant Chief of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, was recognized for his valor at the Town of Hempstead’s annual Firematic Awards last month.
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11/11/09
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On Oct. 24, Manuel F. Martinez, co-founder and owner of Utopia Home Care, was honored by the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the organization’s 21st annual gala at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. Martinez previously served as the chamber’s president.
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11/9/09
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See the photos: Who let the dogs in?
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The Herald was there for North Shore Animal League America's 4th annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala in the Cipriani Ballroom in Manhattan on Novemeber 5, presented by Purina ONE. Beautiful and famous two and four-legged celebrities walked the green carpet, smiling and barking for the cameras.
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Mary Malloy
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11/7/09
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