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Martin Brull addressed the crowd at the Tommy Brull Foundation’s 11th annual fundraiser in November, which benefitted 14 individuals and organizations.

2018 Herald Person of the Year: Martin Brull

“I feel like a seed was planted in him from a very young age,” Shara Brull said of her husband, Martin, whom she met in Florida while he was attending graduate school at the University of Miami, studying physical therapy. “It drove his career. It drove everything.” more

By Ben Strack | 12/27/18

Making the case for Hempstead’s budget

I was elected Town of Hempstead supervisor in 2017 to make our local government more accessible and accountable to residents. Since the first day of my administration . . . more

By Laura Gillen | 10/19/18

Teams competed in Reel’s Cornhole Tournament on Sept. 29 to benefit Ethan and the Bean, a charity that helps train and employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and tries to change the way others perceive those challenged by disabilities.

Tossing bean bags for a cause at Reel in East Rockaway

Beanbags flew through the air on Sept. 29 as Reel hosted its inaugural cornhole tournament to benefit Ethan and the Bean, a nonprofit that helps train and employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/18/18

Oceanside resident Renee Klein addressed the audience at her annual fundraiser, which honors the Bernard Klein Charity Fund, named in memory of her late husband.

Oceanside resident's annual charity fundraiser draws hundreds

For more than a decade, 81-year-old Renee Klein, a longtime Oceanside resident, has organized an annual charity fundraiser in honor of her late husband Bernard, benefitting more than 40 different charities throughout the years, and raising thousands. more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/11/18

Ashley Cegelski was honored at the 2018 Pathfinder Awards by Town of Hempstead Clerk Sylvia Cabana, left, and Town Supervisor Laura Gillen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway women honored by Town of Hempstead officials

A Lynbrook High School senior and an East Rockaway resident were among 11 women recognized by the Town of Hempstead for their impact on the community through volunteer work, education and health services. They were presented with the 2018 Pathfinder Awards, in honor of Women’s History Month. more

By James Mattone | 4/12/18

Sylvan Place neighbors Shery Carr, Thomas Dowling, Walter Schroeder, John McGovern, Carol Schroeder, Rosalie Machalow, Alex Carr, Candice Dowling and Marcus Dowling presented a check for $1150 to Nicole Faber of Sunrise Association, Inc. Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, center, also made a surprise appearance.

Sylvan Place residents donate to camps

Between 700 and 1,000 people attended Sylvan Place’s annual block party on Dec. 16, and donated money to Sunrise Association, Inc. and Anchor Program Fund, Inc. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/14/18

Hempstead parents sue Town alleging private info mined for politics

Families of special needs students who attend the Town of Hempstead’s Camp Anchor are suing Town Supervisor Anthony Santino and a town attorney, alleging that their personal information was illegally obtained to target them with political mailings that urged them to re-elect Santino. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/6/17

Tommy Brull Foundation hosts Pro Wrestling Day

Rockville Centre’s Tommy Brull Foundation hosted its second annual Professional Wrestling Day on Aug. 11, at Camp ANCHOR, as campers responded to the action in the ring with cheers, smiles and laughter. more

By Ben Strack | 8/17/17

Joseph Lentini’s original Camp ANCHOR staff from more than 40 years ago gathered at an event last summer. From left were Jeff Smith, Cindy Guiles, Sandy Braun, Lentini and Judy Cliszis.

Camp ANCHOR visionary retires

When Joseph Lentini was hired as coordinator of Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach in 1970, the Town of Hempstead’s recreation program for children and adults with special needs, it had 80 campers and a few paid staff and volunteers. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/20/17

Building a partnership

“All kinds of history is made in the Town of Hempstead,” said Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, of Wantagh, referring to both Belmont Park in Elmont and Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach. “But often, we don’t think about what kind.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 8/3/16

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