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One Bellmore native ended 2012 by reaching a milestone. Laura Molina, center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 19. more

1/17/13

Oceanside resident Richard John Cantwell celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on Oct. 6

Oceanside resident celebrates 100th birthday

Richard John Cantwell’s 100th birthday was celebrated at the Knights of Columbus banquet facility, in Oceanside, on Oct. 6, 2012. More than 80 family members and friends helped Richard celebrate … more

10/25/12

Monica Village Resident Margaret Fenwick celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 12 with a party attended by about 75 people.

A century of memories for Valley Stream woman

Margaret Fenwick has lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement and so many more historical events. She made history herself last week, when she celebrated her 100th birthday, a feat achieved by less than 1 percent of the world’s population. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/18/12

Baldwin doctors Arthur and Patricia Kornblit presented their patient, West Hempstead resident Lillian Bunton, with a birthday cake and flowers in honor of her 100th birthday.

Staying active gets you to 100, says W.H. centenarian

You would never guess that Lillian Bunton is a century old. She’s a small, spunky, gum-chewing woman who is still very sharp; she has her hearing and sight, and “she has the skin of a … more

Lee Landor | 1/11/12

Nick Peluso, a 70-year member of the West Hempstead Fire Department, recently celebrated his 100th birthday with members of the WHFD.

WHFD celebrates 100th birthday of Nick Peluso

Friends and relatives joined Nicholas Peluso at the White Oak Nursing Home in Woodbury last month in celebration of his 100th birthday and 70th year with the West Hempstead Fire … more

10/19/11

Evelyn Jacobs presents 100th birthday girl Grace Bucking with her cake.

Lynbrook woman celebrates 100th birthday

It’s a noteworthy feat to live for 100 years, especially when still feeling young at heart, said the family of Grace Bucking, a former Valley Streamer and now Lynbrook resident for the last 12 years. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 7/6/11

Holy Trinity parishioner celebrates 100th birthday

It’s a noteworthy feat to live for 100 years, especially when still feeling young at heart, said the family of Grace Bucking, a former Valley Streamer and now Lynbrook resident for the last 12 years. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 6/29/11

Vera Rooney Clark celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of her family and guests that included Mayor Mary Bossart and former Mayor Gene Murray.

Rockville Centre resident celebrates a century

Vera Rooney Clark, who lives in Halandia Court on N. Centre Avenue, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 29. more

8/25/10

Centenarian Gerson Sobel was greeted by Dee Davis, left, and Lori Lawrence as he arrived at CJ’s Coffee Shop early on the morning of March 26 for a party in his honor.

Still swimming at 100

As he has nearly every morning for at least 30 years, Gerson "Jess" Sobel arrived at CJ's Coffee Shop early on March 26 to have breakfast with a group of close friends. But unlike most mornings, the … more

Judy Rattner | 4/7/10

Anna Jean-Gilles is greeted by her great-grandson Patrick Gilles, 17, during a party to celebrate her 100th birthday at the Coral House in Baldwin last Saturday evening.

Haiti native turns 100

Anna Jean-Gilles has spent the last nine years living in Valley Stream and the soon-to-be centenarian said she enjoys the serene atmosphere of the village, especially when comparing it to life growing up in Haiti. more

Anthony Bottan | 1/20/10