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Renovated your home recently? This Rockville Centre insurance agent says to make sure your insurance holds up

For a few years now, home renovations have been at an all-time high; from facelifts to additions, pool and patio installations, amongst others. It is pretty common to see and hear construction going … more

By Ana Borruto | 8/10/23

Cory Knopf of the Hal Knopf Team organized the real estate seminar at the Oceanside Library on Saturday.

Knopf Team runs real estate seminar for residents

The real estate market has been especially volatile over the last year, making it difficult to navigate for first-time buyers and sellers on Long Island. Cory Knopf of the Hal Knopf Team held a seminar at the Oceanside Library on Saturday to help local residents navigate the market along with Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. and several legal and insurance experts. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 11/18/21

Celeste Gullo, of Glen Cove, owner of an Allstate insurance agency in Glen Head, was named the 2021 Businessperson of the Year by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce.

Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce names Businessperson of the Year

Celeste Gullo works hard, and she seldom stops. The Glen Head-based insurance agent and mother of four continued to grow her business while giving back to the community throughout the coronavirus pandemic — even after giving birth to twins. Her efforts earned her the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce 2021 Businessperson of the Year award, and she was honored by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce at a breakfast last month. more

By Jill Nossa | 11/12/21

In Glen Head, ‘a small business owner behind a big name’

In a bright, inviting office space on Glen Head Road, the clicks of a keyboard sounded loudly over calls that came in on one of three phones. On the fourth line Celeste Gullo, of Glen Cove, spoke … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/21/19

SNCH gets toys donated by Allstate Foundation

Allstate Insurance Agency owner Christina Shaw and Financial Specialist David Bonner recently teamed up to receive two “Agency Helping Hands in the Community” awards for their commitment to … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/14/16

Students signed a flag that was raised at the school as part of a pledge to avoid risky behaviors like speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and being distracted by other teen passengers.

South H.S. students pledge to drive safely

A South High School graduate returned to the school on Sept. 10 to give back, using his company’s initiative to raise awareness about risky driving behaviors that contribute to fatal crashes involving teen drivers. more

Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/16/15

Elmont agent earns community award

Allstate Insurance agent Victor Babb, whose office is located at 476 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the … more

8/20/15

Bellmore Herald Life Person of the Year: Wendy Tepfer

Wendy Tepfer is such an obvious choice for the Herald Life’s Person of the Year, we wondered why we had not selected her before. Then it occurred to us: Tepfer, 63, is among the most selfless, humble people we know. But make no mistake about it: As executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center, and as a PTA leader and a dedicated sports mom before that, she has been an advocate for the community for three decades. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/26/13

Bryan Murphy, left, the founder of Sandy Help LB, with Marian Freedman in what used to be her living room.

Sandy victims grow weary

Marian Freedman, 70, has lived on Dalton Street with her husband, Gus, 88, since 1972. She has paid their flood insurance bills on time, and they fled the city whenever a mandatory evacuation order … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/20/13

Insurance delays prolong the disaster

Hurricane Sandy attacked without mercy, leaving more than a million Long Islanders without power and wrecking tens of thousands of homes near the shoreline. Then a second disaster struck. more

12/13/12