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Tina Castelluzzo represented SEPTA at the Central High School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee to discuss the district’s waiver policy last year.

Valley Streamers, Malvernites raise money for PTA, SEPTA mom

Malvernite Bettina “Tina” Castelluzzo dislikes asking for help, even with little money to pay for her impending divorce, a new home and college and vocational school expenses. But when she realized that she couldn’t afford everything, she accepted her friend Caroline Bormann’s aid. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Damon Garner, a security guard in the Locust Valley School District, said he was blown away by the projects at Locust Valley Intermediate School’s recent Science Fair.

Big rally to support a Locust Valley security guard

Early last Sunday morning, residents of Glen Cove’s Orchard neighborhood were stirred from their sleep by the smell of smoke. Overnight, a fire had ripped through a two-family home at 5 Stanco St. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/15/19

Damon Garner, right, can often be found working with the city’s youth in any of the three basketball programs he oversees.

Glen Cove community rallies to support families affected by house fire

Early last Sunday morning, residents of Glen Cove’s Orchard neighborhood were stirred from their sleep by the smell of smoke. Overnight, a fire had ripped through a two-family home at 5 Stanco St. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/11/19

Sokol Vokshi celebrated Franklin Square School District’s Field Day with his daughter, Britney.

Rockville Centre community upset after Golden Reef Diner waiter deported

It was supposed to be like any other Sunday morning. Warren Prosky would walk into the Golden Reef Diner in Rockville Centre, and before he could even ask, Sokol Vokshi — known as Sal to everyone … more

Ronny Reyes and Matthew D'Onofrio | 5/30/18

Communities raise funds for North Merrick amputee

On the bright summer morning of June 13, Henry Hey and his longtime girlfriend Donna Becker set out from his home in North Merrick to the hospital for a procedure that would help improve circulation in a toe on his left foot. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/23/16

The flag tower is the highest point in the town, according to Point Lookout Civic Association Chairman Kevin Haff, who launched the online fundraising campaign.

Donations save Point Lookout flag tower

Point Lookout residents helped save the town’s historic flag tower from being taken down after an online campaign successfully raised the funds needed to repair the local landmark, which dates back more than a century. more

By Ben Strack | 6/8/16

Tamburino’s Deli has been closed since an early-morning fire on April 2. The owners are planning to reopen sometime in the next two months.

After fire guts beloved eatery, Tamburino’s vows to rebuild

Over the last few years, misfortune has piled on the Tamburino family like the meat on the famously overstuffed sandwiches they’ve been serving up at their Cedarhurst delicatessen since 1978. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/20/16

A fire left a house in Oceanside uninhabitable last Sunday afternoon, displacing a family of four.

Easter fire leaves Oceanside family homeless

An Easter Sunday fire heavily damaged the home of an Oceanside family and left them homeless. On Sunday afternoon, a fire started on the deck behind the house at 8 Marshall St. Oceanside Fire … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/29/16

North Woodmere resident Eden Preis visited the Philippines to assist those in need of eyeglasses.

Mother, daughter lend a helping hand

North Woodmere resident Eden Preis, a Hewlett High School senior, returned from a January trip she said she will cherish forever. Eden and her mother, Mickie, an otologist at Maimonides Medical Center in Manhattan, went to the Philippine province of Ifugao, and, working with Advancing Native Missions, a charity organization, helped fit 580 people with eyeglasses and assisted with medical procedures. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/17/16

Young father dies suddenly

Joseph Ruperto was jogging on the track behind Central High School on Memorial Day when he stopped, grabbed the fence and collapsed. A nurse who happened to be nearby rushed to his aid and … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 6/3/15