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The 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony recognized 12 women in Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ 22nd District for their acts of leadership, community involvement, and grass-roots work. Mamie Eng, above, Maribel Canestro and Lisa and Eva Weiner were honored.

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages salutes these three women as community champions. Here's how they inspire.

What do a Valley Stream library director, a hometown artist, and a community advocate — who is also something of a social media whiz — have in common? To the outside observer, perhaps … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/9/23

The 2022 Women of Distinction were highlighted for all the grass-roots work they did in Assembly District 22.

Meet two new V.S. women of distinction

Eight local women, including two from Valley Stream, were recently honored for making a significant effort to create positive change in their communities with Women of Distinction awards in a … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/27/22

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin presented each of the honorees with citations from her and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

Rockville Centre women honored for overcoming obstacles

From being denied opportunities because of their race and gender to becoming successful businesswomen and community activists during a global pandemic, the seven women honored at the Rockville Centre … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/8/21

Daryle Abehouse, top left, Joanna Silberman, Jennifer Melnick, bottom left, and Christina Mooney were honored as Women of Distinction by State Senator Kevin Thomas. .

Four local women chosen as Women of Distinction

Daryle Abeshouse, Joanna Silberman, Jennifer Melnick and Christine Mooney, who live or work in East Meadow, were among the recipients of the virtual District 6 Women of Distinction Awards, which was hosted and presented by State Sen. Kevin Thomas. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/2/21

Kristy Bourne-Jaime, right, received a citation for the work she does in the Franklin Square community at Assemblyman Ed Ra’s annual Women of Distinction event on Sept. 14..

Franklin Square residents are ‘Women of Distinction’

Two Franklin Square women were honored on Sept. 14 for the work they have done for their community and for their country at Assemblyman Ed Ra’s annual Women of Distinction ceremony. “Too … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/26/19

Each honoree received a citation from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen. From left were Louise Skolnik, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Susan Kluewer, Dr. Karen Blitz-Shabbir, Scottie Coads, Gillen, Cindy Vaupel and Marguerite Keller.

Rockville Centre women discuss overcoming obstacles

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rockville Centre Democratic Club recognized six residents at its first “RVC Women of Distinction” panel on March 7. From artists to activists, each woman told her story to roughly 50 attendees at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

East Rockaway Deputy Mayor Theresa Gaffney was named a Woman of Distinction on Oct. 7.

East Rockaway deputy mayor receives honor

East Rockaway Deputy Mayor Theresa Gaffney was one of 11 women honored as a Woman of Distinction by Assemblywoman Melissa Miller on Oct. 7 at the Oceanside Library. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/11/18

East Rockaway, Lynbrook Women of Distinction honored

Thirteen outstanding women from East Rockaway, Lynbrook and surrounding communities in the 21st Assembly district were honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran last Saturday at the Knights of Columbus in … more

By Mary Malloy | 9/28/16

Honoree Sharon Daly, center, with her daughter, Arline, left and niece Reilly, 10.

Resident honored for years of service

Valley Stream resident Sharon Daly was recognized last month by Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) at his annual Women of Distinction event for decades of volunteerism in the community. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 10/12/15

Kathy Schwarting, center, and fellow award recipients Ann Marie Myatt, center, and Suzanne Sullivan. Also pictured, from left, were Assemblyman Brian Curran, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard, Michael Cosgrove, president of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Committee; and Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray.

Curran honors RVC Women of Distinction

Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) recently hosted his annual Women of Distinction event to recognize women from the community who have gone above and beyond the call of civic engagement and … more

10/7/15

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