Plainview resident named “Woman of Distinction” Town holds e-recycling event

The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored ten “Women of Distinction” during a special ceremony.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted a special ceremony to recognize exceptional women who have significantly given back to the community. This year’s ceremony recognized 10 “Women of Distinction” who live and work throughout the Town of Oyster Bay. Among the honorees was Ronit Birns of Plainview.

Ronit Birns has been tirelessly raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society since 2002, when she was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She has raised over $600,000 due to her efforts with each year’s MS Walk and has served as a mentor to those recently diagnosed with this debilitating disease. She serves as a team leader, helping to coordinate friends, loved ones and colleagues for this event every year, which helps change the world for those affected by MS.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “These extraordinary women all have outstanding qualities and have truly made our Town a better place. Together with my colleagues on the Town Board, we salute these outstanding residents for giving back to the charities, our hometown and the neighbors they love so much.”

Councilwoman Johnson, chairperson of the Women of Distinction Committee, added “All of our honorees went above and beyond in their communities. Even with the crazy times that were upon us throughout the toughest times of the COVID pandemic, these women went even farther above and beyond. The honorees selected should take pride in their great achievements as they are true role models in their various fields and communities.”

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray assisted Shandy Arroyo of Levittown during the Town of Hempstead E-Cycle and Shredding Program on May 7, at North Woodmere Park. All televisions, computers, computer components (including cables, cords, and wiring), monitors, tablets, e-readers, electronic keyboards, mice, fax machines, scanners, printers, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, digital converter boxes, cable or satellite receivers, electronic and video game consoles and portable digital music players are accepted for e-cycling. For more information about upcoming e-cycling events, please visit hempsteadny.gov/225/E-Cycling.