EAST MEADOW
Ivan Karlgut at the altar of Holy Trinity
Photo: Tim Baker
design: Jeffrey A. Negrin
A letter from the
publisher
Stuart Richner
We are pleased to present our annual Living In East Meadow, a special supplement to the East Meadow Herald. Not only does this guide include vital information about East Meadow, but it also gives you a look at some of the people and places that represent the best of the community.
Think of Living In East Meadow as an “owner’s manual” for newcomers and longtime residents alike. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s an amazingly rich social fabric here.
Those of us who live here know East Meadow is a wonderful place with a rich history and unique “hidden gems,” which are an integral part of what makes East Meadow such a wonderful place to live, work, shop, and play. Discover just why we’ve identified them as “hidden gems” as you read through this guide.
The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church was the first of its kind when it was established 100 years ago. Today, it continues to serve as a beacon of faith and community to not only its parishioners, but its neighbors too.
From radio shows in the East Meadow Public Library to dozens of hidden nature gems like the berm site that welcomes people to the community, as well as the bird sanctuary that’s been left to the wild East Meadow is a place that cares about some of its most unique features.
And if you’ve lived here a while, and are perusing shops along East Meadow Avenue, you know that there are gems in every pocket of the hamlet as evidenced in the welcoming business district that adds so much to our community.
Living in East Meadow is published in cooperation with the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication.
We hope that you find this edition useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the East Meadow Herald 52 weeks a year.
Stuart Richner Publisher
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a message from the east meaDoW Chamber presiDent
Dear East Meadow Residents,
The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, celebrating its 70th year, is deeply invested in the community we proudly call home. Our membership, which includes businesses, organizations, and civic leaders, is dedicated to enhancing East Meadow and Salisbury—two vibrant hamlets within the Town of Hempstead and integral parts of the East Meadow School District.
Anthony A. Bott President East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
Together, we work tirelessly to improve our entire community. The Chamber plays a crucial role in maintaining relationships and acting as a liaison between local businesses, various levels of government, and neighboring chambers. Our goal is to foster business growth and create a business-friendly environment that ensures East Meadow, Salisbury, and the surrounding areas remain wonderful places to live, work, and raise a family.
Each year, we organize valuable initiatives such as mock job interviews for high school students, equipping them with essential skills and lifelong advice. Thanks to the support of
state and local officials, our past events have become beloved community traditions, including Trunk or Treat, the Easter Egg Hunt, the 9/11 Memorial Service, Community Day, and many more. As these events continue to grow, we are able to give back even more, such as awarding four scholarships this year to exceptional seniors from East Meadow and W.T. Clarke High Schools.
Our regular monthly meetings provide opportunities for members to network and welcome new guests. We invite you to explore our directory, which highlights the local businesses that support our community in countless ways.
A heartfelt thank you to the East Meadow community for your unwavering support of our local businesses. Remember to shop local! For more information, please contact our office at (516) 794-3727 or visit us at EastMeadowChamber.com.
Anthony A. Bott President East Meadow chamber of Commerce
Courtesy East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce 2024 Executive Board members gather: at their gala; from left, Taleen Krug, JP Skinner Jr., Anthony Bott, Roxanne Rose Rob, Ross L.Schiller, and Mauren Pye.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church has thrived on Green Street in East Meadow for the last century. Founded by Eastern European immigrants, who needed a place to attend services on Long Island, it was the first of its kind in the Nassau-Suffolk area.
A century of faith and outreach at
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH
By Jordan Vallone
In the heart of East Meadow lies a piece of living, hidden history.
Celebrating our 100th year with Pentecost symbolizes renewal, growth and the Holy Spirit's guidance.
— Rev. Martin Kraus
The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, which stands in a quiet neighborhood on Green Street, was the first of its kind — not only in East Meadow but on Long Island — when it was established in 1924. From humble beginnings, the church has grown and evolved over the last century, welcoming a diverse community of Orthodox Christians who come from all walks of life and ethnicities.
The church has long been cherished by its parishioners, including Nina Kraus, 96, who’s been a member since 1933.
One hundred years ago, Orthodox Christians, many of whom were Eastern European immigrants, had to embark on quite a journey to attend religious services. Those living in what is now East Meadow took long treks, sometimes hopping
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on a streetcar, just to reach the nearest parishes in New York City.
But that all changed after a snowstorm in 1915.
The storm shut down transportation into the city, making it clear that a local church was desperately needed.
Enter Holy Trinity Church. The first Paschal Vespers — a special evening prayer service held on the Saturday before Easter, known as Pascha in Orthodoxy — were conducted in the home of Stephen Koshansky, a founding member of the church, in May of 1918. This marked the very first Orthodox Christian service celebrated on Long Island.
The parish was officially organized in 1924, making Holy Trinity Church the first Orthodox Christian parish in the Nassau-Suffolk area. The original structure was created in 1926, but the church you see today at 369 Green Street, East Meadow, was built in 1962.
Today, the church is run by the Rev. Martin Kraus, who has been at Holy Trinity for the last 17 years. He and his wife reside in the community with their five children and are part of charitable efforts that connect the church and its parishioners to larger issues.
Kraus is the chaplain for youth within the Orthodox Diocese of New York and New Jer-
sey, and he and his wife do a lot of work with youth retreats and summer camps that cater to kids.
“I can see our young kids struggling in the world today,” he told the Herald.“So, with our mission, we are really working hard to reach out and to help our kids understand how important they are to the world and that there is a future for them.”
The church’s work with youth is just one of its many forms of outreach.
Holy Trinity celebrated its 100th anniversary earlier this year on June 23, which was also the Feast of Pentecost, a significant holiday on the Christian calendar.
“Celebrating our 100th year in conjunction with Pentecost is deeply significant for us because it symbolizes renewal, growth and the active presence of the Holy Spirit in guiding us in the church,” Kraus said.“These things resonate profoundly with our celebration for 100 years.”
As Holy Trinity Orthodox Church looks ahead to its next century, it serves not only as a place of worship but also as a living testament to the resilience and spirit of the East Meadow community. As dedicated parishioners continue missions of outreach and support, the church remains a hidden gem in
The church celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, with religious services and a party afterwards. Parishioners, with clergy members, at the centennial celebration.
There’s a lot to smile about during 100 years of hidden history. Sandy Bakofen, of Coram, with Billy Krow, of East Meadow, danced their way through the significant anniversary.
East Meadow, preserving a rich history while embracing a bright future.
In its quiet neighborhood on Green Street, Holy Trinity offers itself as a reminder that
sometimes the most profound treasures are those hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered.
Today, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church engages in charitable outreach, catering to many areas of need outside of the church, including youth. Some of its youngest members, including Michel Federoff, 3, and Ivan Karlgut, 5, are part of the church’s fabric that will lead it into another century of faith and history.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Tim Baker/Herald Rabbi Aaron Marsh, left, the spiritual leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, began his position in summer of 2023, following the departure of Rabbi Ronald Androphy, right. Androphy had been with the synagogue for 40 years.
Churches
Calvary Lutheran Church
36 Taylor Ave., East Meadow (516) 735-1473
Christ Alive Church
493 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow (516) 794-4291
Pastor: Christian Preda
Crossbridge Church
600 Bob Reed Lane, Westbury (516) 334-1832
Pastor: Nate Young
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
369 Green Ave., East Meadow (516) 483-3649
The Rev. Martin G. Kraus HTOCEM.org
New Covenant Church 757 Bellmore Ave. East Meadow (516) 489-1600
Pastor: Rob Taormina
New Hope Church
675 Brookside Court, Westbury (516) 820-4200
The Rev. Dan Olson
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
720 Merrick Ave. North Merrick (516) 379-1356
The Rev. Stephen Brigandi Jr.
St. Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church 85 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 334-0021
Rev. John Sureau
St. Francis Polish National Catholic Church
1752 Harton Ave., East Meadow (516) 794-5189
The Rev. Andrzej Koterba
St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church
600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow (516) 785-0236
Pastor Leo Song
United Methodist Church
470 East Meadow Ave. East Meadow (516) 794-5855
The Rev. Dorett Johnson-Agu
Synagogues
Temple Sholom 675 Brookside Court, Westbury (516) 334-2800
Rabbi Simcha Zamir
Temple B’nai Torah
2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh (516) 221-2370
Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum
Congregation Beth Ohr
2550 South Center Ave., Bellmore (516) 781-3072
Cantor Joshua Diamond
East Meadow
Beth-El Jewish Center
1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow (516) 483-4205
Rabbi Aaron Marsh
Religious Groups
Knights of Columbus, Pope Pius XII Council 4422 P.O. Box 507, East Meadow (516) 781-5852
East Meadow
Simcha Hadassah Chapter (516) 766-2725
Parish Outreach of St. Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church 75 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 334-0021, Ext. 108
Director: Yanira Chacon-Lopez Mosques
Long Island Muslim Society
475 East Meadow Ave. East Meadow (516) 357-9060
President: Prof. Hussain S. Ahmad, MBA, MS
Important numbers
east meadow Fire Department
Emergency (516) 542-0576
Business (516) 542-0578
north bellmore Fire Department
Emergency (516) 781-9200
Business (516) 409-4720
Westbury Fire Department
Emergency (516) 334-7924
Business (516) 334-7968
police Department
Emergency 911
Police jurisdiction in the East Meadow School District is divided among precincts of the Nassau County Police Department as follows:
1st Precinct (516) 573-6100
(Area south of Hempstead Turnpike)
2nd Precinct (516) 573-6200
(Levittown area east of Wantagh Parkway)
3rd Precinct (516) 573-6300
(Area north of Hempstead Turnpike)
east meadow public Library (516) 794-2570
town of Hempstead
Supervisor Don Clavin (516) 489-6000
Department of Sanitaton (516) 378-4210
Building Department (516) 538-8500
Town Hall (516) 489-5000
Parks and Recreation Department (516) 292-9000
Senior Enrichment (516) 485-8100
Veterans Services (516) 812-3506
Public Safety Department (516) 538-1900
Animal Shelter (516) 785-5220
A hidden sanctuary in the heart of
East Meadow
By Jordan Vallone
Awide array of animals — especially birds — call a protected piece of property in East Meadow their home. The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, led by its president, Joe Parisi, has worked tirelessly for nearly three decades to preserve this cherished piece of land.
This particular piece of property is a beautiful area,” Parisi said. “It really has a lot of wildlife.
Not everyone knows about the bird sanctuary in East Meadow, located off Tremont Place, because it is not open to the public — but that’s for a good reason.
The sanctuary began as a sand mine in 1927, but when miners struck a water table below the ground’s surface, it filled with water. As East Meadow grew into the suburb it is today, operations at the sand mine declined until the Town of Hempstead purchased it in 1967. It was then made into a stormwater discharge basin, and in 1999, it was designated a bird sanctuary.
That land is home to a variety of species of birds, turtles, frogs, and snakes, many of which rely on it as a habitat because it is isolated from any other body of water. Efforts to maintain the facility have been ongoing ever since it was converted into a sanctuary. Often around Earth Day, there are community cleanups, and many Eagle Scouts and Boy Scout
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Nestled in the heart of East Meadow is a beautiful bird sanctuary, hidden from plain site. Maintained by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, it is not open to the public, although community clean ups happen throughout the year.
troops in the area complete projects to keep the space beautiful, vibrant and clean.
Today, visitors to the bird sanctuary will observe a 20-acre lake. Surrounded by houses and other residential buildings, it serves an important purpose for the animals that call it home; that's why the community has always rallied behind it to preserve the space for nature, as it was originally intended.
“This particular piece of property is a
beautiful area,” Parisi said.“It really has a lot of wildlife.”
The sanctuary is located behind Speno Park, which is accessed from East Meadow Avenue. With the help of East Meadow Kiwanis and other community organizations, maintaining the property is crucial, supported by the cooperation and guidance of Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead.
The 20-acre lake, home to a variety of species of birds, turtles, frogs and snakes, is situated off of Tremont Place, and directly behind Speno Park. Above, turtles soak in the sun on a warm day.
For 25 years, efforts have been ongoing to maintain the property. Pollution and vandalism are problems, but several East Meadow groups work in cooperation with Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead to keep the area vibrant.
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Out and abOut
Photos by Tim Baker/Herald
Youth athletes hit the gym floor, during St. Raphael’s CYO basketball tournament. A beloved youth sporting event at the church, teams come out from all over the island to compete over winter break in February.
Cricket fever arrived in East Meadow this spring, for the International Cricket Committee’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Local cricket clubs soaked up their love for the sport out on the fields of Eisenhower Park.
Aiden Levon Mitchell, of East Meadow, got into the football spirit at the East Meadow PAL’s summer football camp.
Clubs & OrganizatiOns
business/Civic
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 77 (516) 794-3727
President: Anthony Bott EastMeadowChamber.com
East Meadow Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 9
President: Joe Parisi EastMeadowKiwanis.org
Knights of Pythias
East Meadow l odge 774 Alliance
PDGCG Sir Marty Nyer
Community a ssociation of stewart ave.
34 Mist Lane, Westbury 11590 (516) 997-6299
President: Helen Meittinis
Council of East Meadow Community Organizations
P.O. Box 532 (516) 542-7609
President: Joseph Parisi
nassau Cultural Center of Workmen’s Circle (516) 794-0506
Director: Staci Davis
Veterans groups
a merican l egion Post 1082 (516) 579-8781
a merican Merchant Marine Veterans, n orth atlantic Chapter (631) 669-6805
CEO: Anthony DiMattia Disabled in action (646) 504-4342
Contact: Jean Ryan
Jewish War Veterans Post 652 We-Are-Vets.us.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736
292 Bellmore Road
Commander: Stephanie Rosetti Political groups
Mid- nassau Democratic Club 2464 Jefferson St. (516) 679-0156
Club chair: Dan Checkla
East Meadow republican Club 170 Maple Ave. (516) 695-9544
Leader: Wayne Solar nassau County Democratic Committee County Headquarters 500 Old County Road, Suite 103 Garden City 11514 (516) 294-3366
Chair: Jay Jacobs nassau County
Young republican Club P.O. Box 7672, Garden City 11530 (516) 984-7068
Chair: David Carl
Youth groups
High s chool Hockey l eague of nassau County (516) 242-4213
President: Tony DeMayo IslandersHighSchoolHockey.net
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Among one of the most active organizations in the community, the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow planted a new tree in Veterans Memorial Park with members of Eat Meadow’s K-Kids, a youth group part of Kiwanis International.
East Meadow
b aseball s oftball a ssociation (516) 481-0943
Commissioner: Steve LaSala
Challenger Division: Lee Cook EMBSA.net
P.O. Box 185 info@embsa.net registration@embsa.net
Central nassau athletic a ssociation (917) 703-5947
President: Joseph Aloi
East Meadow s occer Club (516) 221-8957
President: Carmelo Calabro EastMeadowSoccer.com
l evittown red Devil Football/ Cheerleading l eague 300 Jerusalem Ave. Levittown 11756 (516) 731-0411
girl s couts of nassau County 110 Ring Road W. Garden City 11530 (516) 741-2550
GSNC.org
big b rothers/ big sisters of l ong island 25 Carle Road, Westbury (516) 731-7880
CEO: Mark Cox
BBBSLI.org
b oy s couts of a merica (Theodore Roosevelt Council) 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 (516) 797-7600
TRCBSA.org
Mid island Y-JCC
45 Manetto Hill Road Plainview 11803 (516) 822-3535
Rick Lewis
MIY JCC .org
Police activity l eagueEast Meadow unit Special Activities Building, Eisenhower Park (516) 351-0389
Courtesy Sands New York
Steve LaSala, commissioner of the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association, with Mike Catalano, its president, showing off new lawn equipment that was donated by Sands New York.
nonprofit
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and
organization’s booth during Community Day in East Meadow.
Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow:
Quiet work brings positive change to community
By Brian Norman
FFriends for a Beautiful East Meadow aims to increase beautification and preservation efforts throughout East Meadow and help make it more visually stunning and inviting for residents.
ostering a sense of pride in our community’s appearance.” That is the mission of the recently established Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow. The nonprofit organization aims to increase beautification and preservation efforts throughout East Meadow and help make it more visually stunning and inviting for residents.
While there are many organizations in and around East Meadow that strive to improve the community, Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow is one that some may not be familiar with, as it was recently established earlier this year. Environmentally driven, Friends held its first meeting at the East Meadow Public Library in March and has since completed projects at Salisbury Estates, the East Meadow baseball and softball fields, and various elementary schools for Earth Day.
The Earth Day cleanup alone drew over 100 community members, and more than 50 bags of garbage were collected.
Organization directors Edward Rosenthal, Richie Krug Jr., Taleen Krug, and Todd Weinstein have discussed a range of new projects based on feedback from the community. Environmental initiatives such as planting new trees, flowers, and
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The new
is dedicated to
beautification
preservation of East Meadow. John Priest, Taleen Krug and Christine Karroll were at the
greenery are planned to make East Meadow aesthetically appealing and promote a healthier environment.
The organization would like to partner with local schools to launch a new creative initiative to beautify the town through public art installations. Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow also believes that art installations in public spaces can create a greater sense of unity and increase cultural appreciation within the town. Additionally, the organization plans to start educational programs, workshops, and seminars to inspire community
members to contribute to beautifying and preserving the town.
More recent initiatives include its Hometown Military Hero Banner Program. Residents can honor a family member or friend with patriotic banners that will be placed on poles around East Meadow. The organization is currently taking orders, and banners will be displayed starting in 2025.
For more information about the organization and to learn how to get involved, visit FABEM.org or email info@fabem.org.
Photos courtesy Taleen Krug The organization completed a ‘Merrick Avenue Trees’ project near East Meadow's baseball and softball fields.
Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow has been out and about at cleanups, bringing together hundreds for the betterment and beautification of the community.
Trees and shrubs were planted, and sprinkler systems were extended. Fiori Garden Center and Mason Supply helped Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow see the improvements through.
Flowers and various planters line a stone wall, which protects the berm site. Berms are slightly elevated pieces of land that divide property, or add to neighborhood aesthetics — and the one in East Meadow has been doing so since 1992.
A beautiful berm site welcomes all to
East Meadow
By Jordan Vallone
AIt’s something that’s good for everyone,” Nathan Koovor, an Eagle Scout who completed a renovation at the berm, said. “And it’s good to help out the community.
hidden gem of nature acts as a welcoming committee to the vibrant community known as East Meadow — and it’s likely that many people drive past it regularly without even realizing it’s there.
At the corner of Bellmore Avenue and North Jerusalem Road in East Meadow, there’s a berm site, a triangular section of land at the intersection that has been left completely to Nassau County. Berm sites are constructed normally slightly elevated pieces of land that divide properties or add to neighborhood aesthetics.
The property in East Meadow belongs to Nassau County and was adopted by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations just over 30 years ago in 1992.
In the early ’90s, the council received funding to help build the berm that is there now. It’s a large planter with a variety of plants, bushes, and shrubs. Throughout the years, it has been maintained in different ways, according to Joseph Parisi, the council’s president.
The original berm was built out of wood. A major cleanup and renovation took place in 2018. The foliage was land -
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scaped, weed barriers were installed, and in place of the original wooden barrier a stone wall was constructed.
Throughout the years, various organizations have worked alongside the council to help with renovations and cleanups to the berm site. Eagle Scouts have completed projects there, and last summer, the berm received upgrades thanks to a $1,000 grant from PSEG Long Island.
“It’s something that’s good for everyone,” Nathan Koovor, an Eagle Scout who completed a renovation at the berm, said.“And it’s good to help out the community.”
New plantings and mulch, among other renovations, have completely restored the site.
For more on the berm site and to learn about the council’s work, email CEMCO1976@ gmail.com.
Community efforts have kept the gem looking sharp. Above, Boy Scouts complete a project that spruce of the natural space.
A triangular piece of land at the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and North Jerusalem Road welcomes drivers into the East Meadow community. A berm site, it is a specially maintained natural space; its care is controlled by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations.
The Council of East Meadow Community Organizations has partnered with various groups, like PSEG Long Island, to keep the berm flourishing. Above, council members with a PSEG representative.
Catch ‘It Came From The Radio,’
live in
East Meadow
By Brian Norman
Aradio show is not something that every library has, but the East Meadow Public Library can say otherwise. “It Came From The Radio” is a syndicated weekly broadcast, recorded live, featuring the voice of Mark Torres, along with other guests and segment hosts. Once a month, it broadcasts live in front of an audience, right here in East Meadow.
I love doing it live,” Torres said. “You never know what’s going to happen.
Torres, the charismatic host, has been captivating East Meadow audiences since the early 2000s. The show has become a cherished, albeit hidden, gem within the community.
“It Came From The Radio” is a beloved sci-fi radio show airing on WGBB-AM in Merrick and WGBB-PM in New York, with additional broadcasts on WARY-FM in Westchester.
A long-time enthusiast of the science fiction genre, Torres launched the show in 2003, aspiring to connect with the comic book industry through his love for broadcasting. The show’s success soon led him to collaborate with Kelly Gordon, the art director at East Meadow Library, whom he met during an art show. United by their shared passion for comic books, Torres invited Gordon onto the show to promote EMCon, a comic convention created by the library. This collaboration
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Mark Torres, at EMCon, a comic convention in East Meadow, is the creator and host of ‘It Came From The Radio.’ The show airs live at the East Meadow Public Library once a month.
sparked the idea of hosting live performances there, and since then, Torres has performed dozens of shows.
“I love doing it live,” Torres said.“You never know what’s going to happen.”
Each live show is a unique experience, featuring special guests, interactive elements, giveaways, and engaging audience interactions. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, Torres adapted by hosting his shows on Facebook Live and Zoom.
Torres deeply appreciates the craft of
producing a radio show and looks forward to continuing his live performances, uniting members of the East Meadow community and beyond through their shared passion for science fiction.
The show typically goes live from the library on Wednesday evenings.
Visit ItCameFromTheRadio.com to learn more about the show. Visit EastMeadow.info to view the library’s calendar and see who will be featured during upcoming shows.
A radio show live at the library is a unique gem for East Meadow. The sci-fi themed show, which features special guests, often draws a crowd of eager listeners.
Charlie Saladino, senior correspondent for ‘It Came From The Radio,’ Mark Torres, the show’s host; Jen Elyse Feldy, a cohost; and Phil Russert, comic creator for Philbo Publishing, at a recording of the comics and sci-fi radio show.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Town oF HEMPSTEAD
Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Don Clavin (R)
1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-6000 donclavin@hempsteadny.gov
Town Clerk
Kate Murray (R) 1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 489-5000 ext. 3046 kmurray@hempsteadny.gov
Councilman - 6th District
Dennis Dunne (R) 1 Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3180 ddunnesr@hempsteadny.gov
nASSAU CoUnTY
Nassau County Executive
Bruce Blakeman (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131
Nassau County District Attorney
Anne Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800
Nassau County Legislator District 13
Thomas McKevitt (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6213
Thomas Muscarella (R)
Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3179 tmuscarella@hempsteadny.gov
Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386
STATE
United States Senator
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262
United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451
United States Senator
Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430
United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542
United States Representative 4th District
Anthony D'Esposito (R) 229 7th Street Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008
1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516
East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
Board of directors
a nthony Bott President
Roxanne Rose 1st Vice President
Ross s chiller 2nd Vice President
taleen Krug Treasurer
Maureen Pye Secretary
Christine Mooney Exec Secretary
Kardim Brown
Michael Carroll
Lyndsey Gallagher
d iane Krug
Josh Malament
Ryan Parkman
John Priest
Lawrence Rutigliano
Mitchell s koller
Linda walsh
Chamber Members
10-spot tools
Pete Cozeolino
2020 Central Drive South (516) 238-9131 10spottools@gmail.com 10spottools.com
7-11/ JsdB Inc
Joseph Mariampillai
319 East Meadow Ave. (516) 222-2817
storeManager37151@7-11.com
a & C Pest Management Corp.
James Skinner
392 East Meadow Ave. (516)683-8376 info@acpest.com acpest.com
a & M supplies Network Inc.
Mitchell Skoller 2468 North Jerusalem Rd. (516)794-6740
mksprints@aol.com aandm.logomall.com
aaa North East
Charmaine Adams 2411-B Hempstead Tpke. (516) 346-5173
cadams2@aaanortheast.com a bove Par drafting, Inc
Zack DiResta 2068 Grand Ave. (516)783-4005 zackd@abovepar.us abovepar.us
advanced Hosted s ervices
Paul Bonelli
111 Carolyn Blvd. (631) 940-9096
pbonelli@advancednetworkservices.us advancedhostedservices.com
a FC Urgent Care
Lou Dionisio
2310 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 346-5090
EastMeadowTeam@AFCUrgentCare.com AFCUrgentCareEastMeadow.com
alene Bushey
1725 Prospect Ave. (516)794-7473
avmb3@optonline.net
All businesses are in East Meadow, NY 11554, 11555, 11590 unless noted
2024 President.
allstar Children's Center
Elena Saitta
200 Merrick Ave. (516) 394-8344
admin@allstarchildrenscenter.com allstarchildrenscenter.com
allstate Insurance - skinner a gency
Walter Skinner 1576 Front St. (516) 222-2242 wskinner@allstate.com agents.allstate.com/walter-skinnereast-meadow-ny.html
a zerbaijan Grill Inc
Saeid Sheikhlar 2366 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 228-0001
2366mediterranean@gmail.com 2366 Mediterranean.com
Bagelicious
Jay Singh 1864 Front St. (516) 794-0552 bagelicious.Front.St@gmail.com
Barry Rubinstein
37 Preston Rd. (516) 486-8540 mrubins123@hotmail.com
Beverage Barn
Jared Kane 2080 Front St. (516) 794-4818 hkane315@gmail.com beveragebarnstores.com
Bizcom Global Ventures LLC
Abul Hossain 2362 6th St. (212) 464-8708 usabizcom@gmail.com bizcom-global.com
Blimpie 2375 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 796-1295
jarmy25@gmail.com blimpie.com
Brenner Chiropractic P.C.
Russell Brenner
2468 N Jerusalem Rd. (516) 208-6123
Office@brennerchiropractic.com brennerchiropractic.com
Brian o 'Flaherty 1810-30 Front St. (516) 794-5336 bof1285@optonline.net
Burger City
Jim Roggio 1900 A Hempstead Tpke. (516) 509-9600 jimroggio@aol.com burgercityli.com
Calvary Lutheran Church/ Nursery s chool
36 Taylor Ave. (516) 735-1473 president@calvarylc.org calvarylc.org
Camarano Construction
Franklin Camarano (516) 220-6176
facjr1@gmail.com
Carvel
Zenon Gatzoflias 477 Bellmore Ave. (516) 538-5260
zenong@msn.com
Cavalry Engineering
Michael Carroll 26 Crown Ln. 516) 243-7098 Michaelc@cavalryeng.com apexenergysolutionsinc.com
Center stage Music Center
Veronica McCormick 808 Carman Ave. (516) 307-9500 info@centerstagemusiccenter.com
CenterStageMusicCenter.com
Charles o ' shea Funeral Home Louis Bruno 603 Wantagh Ave. (516) 731-5550 osheafh@gmail.com osheafuneral.com
Chase Home Lending - East Meadow George Roberts 2469 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 662-5272 george.i.roberts@chase.com homeloan.chase.com/ george.i.roberts
Tim Baker/Herald
Anthony Bott, of Worth Property Management & Real Estate Brokerage, takes the helm as the Chamber’s
East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
All businesses are in East Meadow, NY 11554, 11555, 11590 unless noted
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Christine Mooney
1912 Muir Ct (516) 263-0836
MissyC470@aol.com eastmeadowchamber.com
Club Pilates East Meadow
Rebecca Stalek
1949 Front St. (516) 744-1154
eastmeadow@clubpilates.com clubpilates.com/eastmeadow
Coldwell Banker a merican Homes
Lyndsey Gallagher 1856 Hempstead Tpke. (516)796-8900
tgallagher@cbamhomes.com
Coldwell Banker
a merican Homes- debra Kirsh
Debra Kirsh 1856 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 662-7451
dkirsh@cbamhomes.com
debrakirsh.cbamhomes.com
Community a ssoc of stewart avenue
Helen Meittinis 34 Mist Ln. (516) 997-6299
tule1029@aol.com
Complete orthopedic s ervices, Inc.
Noreen Diaz
325 Merrick Ave. (516) 357-9113
ndiaz@completeorthopedic.net cosi.nyc
Cornell Cooperative
Amy Lesh PO Box148 (516) 832-2591
asl287@cornell.edu CCENassau.org
Council o f East Meadow Community organizations
Joseph Parisi PO Box 532 (516) 542-7609
CEMCO1976@gmail.com
CPN tax advisors Inc
Craig Nupp 2900 Hempstead Tpke. Levittown, NY 11756 (516) 652-7514 cpntainc@gmail.com
danielle Nicole Esthetics & sMP studio
Danielle Barretta 1959 Front St. (516) 286-2604
dn.esthetics.smp@gmail.com dnesthetics-smp.com
dolores Rome
1959 Lenox Ave. (516) 972-9872
deerome@optonline.net
donna Goldstein
2095 Longfellow Ave (516) 485-0736
dobogold@optonline.net
dream street Caterers
Joseph Monteleone 2558 Hempstead Tpke. 516 520-9684
dscparty@optonline.net dreamstreetcaterers.com
dr. Richard C Meoli Chiropractor
Richard Meoli
595 Merrick Ave. (516) 481-1400
drmeoli@optonline.net MeoliChiropractic.com
dr. John Zaso, d o. , P.C.
John Zaso
611 Merrick Ave. (516) 794-7969
drjohnzaso@gmail.com
dunkin donuts
Joe Dazzo
2050 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 794-7155
jjd1122@aol.com dunkindonuts.com/en
East Meadow Baseball/s oftball
Stephen LaSala PO Box 185 (516) 428-4123
steveembsa@gmail.com embsa.net
East Meadow Fire d istrict
Diane Bartone
197 East Meadow Ave. (516) 542-0805
cwelt@eastmeadowfd.com eastmeadowfd.com
East Meadow Florist
Chris Hackert 577 East Meadow Ave. emf2230@aol.com EastMeadowFlorist.com
East Meadow Herald
Robert Cummings 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 ext 212 rcummings@liherald.com liherald.com
East Meadow Kiwanis Club
Joseph Parisi PO Box 9 (516) 204-5505
Kiwanisclubofeastmeadow@gmail.com eastmeadowkiwanis.org
East Meadow Public Library
William Ferro
1886 Front St. (516) 794-2570 contactus@eastmeadow.info eastmeadow.info
East Meadow s chool d istrict
Kenneth Rosner
718 The Plain Rd. (516) 478-5776
eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
East Meadow Upholsterers
Mike Shannon
371 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-2546
mshannon371@outlook.com emupholsterers.com
Eden II Programs - Genesis s chool
Maureen Higgins
600 Newbridge Rd . (516) 937-1397
Kalicakos@eden2.org eden2.org/the-genesis-school
Edmer s anitary supply Co
Ed Zeitlin 519 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-2000
edz@edmersupply.com edmersupply.com
Electrical Inspectors, Inc.
Richard Bivone
300 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-0400 info@eiiny.com electricalinspectors.com
Elizabeth a . Fries 2199 7th St. (516) 359-4269
lizmeow@optonline.net
EPIC Long Island
Dolores Frederick 1500 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 739-7733 irodgers@epicli.org epicli.org
Fair and s quare Contracting, Inc.
Rob Russo 126 William St. (516) 586-4249
Lisa@fairandsquarecontracting.com fairandsquarecontracting.com
Figarelly's d elicatessen & Caterers Jimmy Caballero 593 East Meadow Ave. jcaballero1972@gmail.com
Fiori Garden Nursery and Mason Karin DeMartin 1660 Front St. (516) 542-0499
business@fiorigardencenter.com fiorigardencenter.com
Flag star Bank
Cynthia DaCruz 1900 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 542-8300 cynthia.dacruz@flagstar.com mynycb.com
Florencia Florist & Events
Florencia Ariola 1660 Front St. (516) 542-8400
Florenciasflorist@gmail.com
Frantoni's Pizza
Michael Mistretta 1928 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 794-7878
mike@frantonis.com frantonis.com
Friends for a Beautiful East Meadow
Ted Rosenthal PO Box 188 (516) 594-3144 info@fabem.org fabem.org
Full s cope Benefits
Ryan Parkman 539 Benito St. (516) 375-4932
ryan@fullscopebenefits.com fullscopebenefits.com
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Fulton Commons
Care Center
Rebecca Bixon
60 Merrick Ave. (516) 222-9300
East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
rbixon@fultoncommons.com thegrandhealthcare.com/fultoncommons
Garden s ocial
David Boller
1964 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 750-5338
Dave@gardensocialli.com gardensocialli.com
Getaways By Liz
Elizabeth Stelmach
2124 Stuart Ln. (516) 680-4612 etalbot81@gmail.com
GetawaysByLiz.com
Girls on the Run Long Island
Doreen Dunne
Eisenhower Park, Lannin Cottage (516) 870-3794 gotrlongisland@gmail.com gotrlongisland.org
Grand stage d iner
George Argyris
2490 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 719-5977 grandstagediner@outlook.com grandstagediner.com
Growth Generators
Harrison Baron
650 Montauk Hwy. (631) 235-5383
hbaron@growth-generators.com growth-generators.com
Hato sushi
Amy Cai
525 East Meadow Ave. (516) 962-0929
Genkisushi11554@gmail.com hatosushi.com
Heidi Karen Hairstylist
Karen McDermott 1866 Front St. (516) 794-8686
Karenlmcd91@gmail.com
Hi tech signs
Scott Abrecht
415 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-7880 info@hitechsignsny.com hitechsignsny.com
Home Improvements By Us, Inc. Jay Steinmetz 444 Glenwood Ln. (516) 435-5278
jaysteinmetz56@gmail.com
I Love Hearing
Cassandra Creary 30 Merrick Ave. (516) 354-6882
amy@ilovehearing.com ilovehearing.com
Inspect-it
1st Property Inspections
Mitchell Allen
446 East Meadow Ave. #238 (516) 662-1746
mitchell@inspectit1stny.com inspectit1stny.com
Integrative acupuncture and Massage t herapy, PLLC
Michel Solounias 2555 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 312-6670
acuhealth1@gmail.com
IAMTherapyNY.com
Island Harvest {nassau} Randi Dresner
15 Grumman Rd. West (516) 294-8528
randi@islandharvest.org islandharvest.org
J.P. Morgan s ecurities, LLC
Jim Rice
681 Newbridge Rd. (212) 858-0832
jmnmrice@gmail.com
JaG Physical t herapy 2555 Hempstead Tpke (516) 735-1018 info@jagpt.com jagpt.com
Jakes steakhouse
Kate Mintz 2172 Hemsptead Tpke. (516)222-8400
jakeseast@gmail.com jakessteakhouse.com
Joseph danenza 1375 Richmond Ct. (516) 637-5670
jdanenza@optonline.net
Karen Mancuso, attorney at Law
Karen Mancuso 917 Oakland Ct. (516) 826-1783
kwmancuso@aol.com
Kevin Kamper 757 Fillmore Rd. (516) 538-7096
knkamper@gmail.com
KP ot westbury LLC
Marco Shih
1500 Old Country Rd. #102B-2 (631) 228-3668 westbury@thekpot.com thekpot.com
La Carraia Naveed Haroon 2326 Hempstead Tpke. (917) 319-5318
Lacarraianyc@gmail.com
La Novella Ristorante of East Meadow
Mike Cobic 364 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-6248
LaNovella.com
Laffey Real Estate
Anne DiPalermo 830 Old Country Rd. (516) 333-0025 westbury@laffeyre.com
Laser Now
Yesenia Vasquez 2374 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 382-0398
Laser_now@yahoo.com laser-now.com
Law o ffices of alan B. Hodish, LLC
Alan Hodish 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd. (516) 222-1640 alhodish@aol.com
Leo F. Kearns Inc
Thomas Kearns 445 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-0500 thomaskearns3@gmail.com kearnsfamily.com
Leon Campo 41 Clearmeadow Dr. (516)731-3667
lmcampo41@yahoo.com
Lifetime Irrigation Inc.
John Dursi 1944 Freeman Ave. (516) 410-7001
Lifetimeirrigation@gmail.com
LifetimeIrrigation.com
Little Gardens Child Care
Johanna Diaz
470 East Meadow Ave. (516) 280-9696
littlegardenschildcare@gmail.com
littlegardenschildcare.com
Tim Baker/Herald
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce fall fair brings out the community to join in on the fun.
East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
All businesses are in East Meadow, NY 11554, 11555, 11590 unless noted
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Long Island Chiropractic & wellness
Ronda Bachenheimer 2296 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 579-9300
mommychiro@aol.com lichiropracticwellness.com
Long Island Nets
Yadiel Corporan 1255 Hempstead Tpke. (718) 942-9618
info@longislandnets.com longisland.gleague.nba.com
Lotus Fitness
Ahmed Ahmed
333 Earle Ovington Blvd. (646) 415-2349
ahmed@lotusfitnessny.com lotusfitnessny.com
Lynx Mortgage Bank LLC
Will Mendoza 143 Post Ave. (516) 334-0200
WMendoza@LynxMortgageNY.com LynxMortgageNY.com
MB Cohen Interiors
Shari Cohn Classman
540 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-0424
mbcohninteriors@yahoo.com MBCohninteriors.com
M.J. Engineering and surveying, P.C.
Stephanie Stopera
79 Knoll Ln. (518) 371-0799
rcahill@mjels.com mjels.com
Macksologyy, Inc.
Mackenzie Salomon 709 Truman Ave. (516) 317-1860
mackenziesalomon@aol.com macksologyy.com
Maidenbaum Property tax
Reduction Group
Sandra Alvarenga 483 Chestnut St. (516) 336-8622
Sandra@MPTRG.com maidenbaumtax.com
Majors steakhouse
Bob Cunningham 284 East Meadow Ave. (516) 794-6600
bob@majorssteakhouse.com majorssteakhouse.com
Marcee Rubinstein
737 Preston Rd. (516) 486-8540
mrubins123@hotmail.com
Margarita's Cafe 1868 Front St. (516) 745-0033
wmartinez37@yahoo.com margaritascafe.com
Mark a Papagni, CLUNew York Life Insurance Company
Mark Papagni
1660 Walt Whitman Rd. (516) 804-4861
mpapagni@ft.newyorklife.com newyorklife.com/agent/mpapagni
Mcdonalds of East Meadow
Lonny Weiner 2361 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 731-9750 lonnyw@optonline.net macpride.net
Meenan o il
Fran Duffy 3020 Burns Ave. (516) 790-3422 mscuderi@meenanlp.com Meenan.com
Memories on t he Move
Diane Landau
94 Gardiners Lane #335 (516) 357-9820 deelandau@optonline.net nycrts.com
Michael simone 1653 parkview Ave. (516) 655-0334
Msimone@EMUFSD.us
Midanas Corp.
Mike Panagatos 12 Old Bridge Ct mikepanagatos1@optonline.net
Minuteman Press
Michael Levy 3000 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 731-4892
mlevy@minutemanpress.com levittown.minutemanpress.com
Nassau
Financial Federal Credit Union
Kardim Brown 2575 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 240-1255
mshaikh@nassaufinancial.org nassaufinancial.org
New Hope Church
Dan Olson 675 Brookside Ct. (516) 820-4200 pastordano@gmail.com NewHopeChurchLI.org
New York driver s afety Joseph Parisi 1576 Front St. (516) 280-5455 newyorkdriversafety@gmail.com nydriversafety.com
Newsday
David Wilkes 8 Corporate Dr. (631) 843-2694
david.wilkes@newsday.com newsday.com
Noches Latinas Luis Mendez 36 Hearth Ln. (516) 902-8733
lfmendez1010@gmail.com
Nolan tree Experts
Jason Nolan 407 Green Ave. (516) 292-3620
Nolantree29@gmail.com
Norma Gonsalves 1901 Merion St. normag3@optonline.net
NuHealth/NUMC Hospital
Linda Walsh 2201 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 296-4934
lwalsh@numc.edu numc.edu
NY First Chiropractic
Jeffrey Linder
325 Merrick Ave. (516) 926-0900
drjlinder@gmail.com nyfirstchiropractic.com
NY Physical t herapy & wellness
Rachel Booth 325 Merrick Ave. (516) 222-2455
rachel@nyphysicaltherapy.net jagpt.com
oath a nimal Hospital
Makeda Scott 505 Newbridge Rd. (516) 951-0254
mscott@oathanimalhospital.com oathanimalhospital.com
ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island o CLI
Thomas Burke 30 Merrick Ave. (516) 812-8678
ocliinfo@ocli.net
ocli.net/locations/eye-care-in-eastmeadow
orangetheory Fitness
Maggie Doyle 2314A Hempstead Tpke. (516) 301-5909
studiomanager0601@orangetheoryfitness.com east-meadow.orangetheoryfitness.com
Pa N a M Museum Foundation
George Fleckenstein One Davis Ave. (888) 826-5678
linda@thePanAmMuseum.org ThePanAmMuseum.org
Party Perfect NYC
Bobby Fayder 853 Shari Ln. (516) 650-3438
info@partyPerfectNYC.com Partyperfectnyc.com
Peter Gidicsin 456 Gates Ave. (516)486-7771 petergid@aol.com
Peter Mancuso PP 917 Oakland Ct. mancuso917@aol.com
Phenix s alon suites
Anthony Nasser 2571 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 418-2801 anasser@phenixsalonsuites.com phenixsalonsuitesny.com
Pietro's Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Lauren Maslov 476 East Meadow Ave. (516)794-8820 laurenmaslov19@gmail.com pietros-pizza.com
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East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
Pillar to Post Home Inspectorsdelgado team
Richard Delgado
2458 Madison Dr. (516) 408-2990
rich.delgado@pillartopost.com delgadoteam.pillartopost.com
Pinot's Palette
Melissa Qadiri
2557B Hempstead Tpke. (718) 916-6500 queens@pinotspalette.com pinotspalette.com/queens
Qdoba Mexican Eats
James Pousont 2160 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 743-9890 qeastmeadow@qrestaurantgroupinc.com locations.qdoba.com/us/ny/eastmeadow.html
Real Property Management Landmark
Brad Casella 626 RXR Pl. (516) 522-2859 bcasella@rpmlandmark.com rpmlandmark.com
Reliable Voice & data systems, Inc.
Linda Love Joy 366 East Meadow Ave. (516)542-1130 ext. 415 linda@reliablevoice.com reliablevoice.com
RenaMarie Jewelers
James Sanicola 1934 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 564-1661 renamariejewelry@aol.com renamariejewelers.com
Richner Printing s ervices
Micheal Karff 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 ext 288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com richnerprinting.com
RMB development Consultants, Inc.
Richard Bivone
308 East Meadow Ave. (516) 396-0600 rmbny.com
Rose Fuger 12 East Pine St. (516) 974-1880 nancy46rose@gmail.com
Roseanne Hatzelman 558 Kingston Ave. (516) 826-3524 hatzel13@gmail.com
Rosenthal Curry & Kranz, LLP
Edward Rosenthal 1600 Front St. (516) 485-5577 rcesqs@aol.com rosenthalcurrykranz.com
Ross L. s chiller & a ssociates P.C.Law Firm
Ross Schiller
1600 Front St. (516) 280-9727
ross@rlslawfirm.com rlslawfirm.com
Andrew Diaz and Julia Diaz had fun decorating pumpkins at East Meadow Chamber’s Trunk or Treat event, one of many seasonal activities hosted by the Chamber.
Ryann's wines
Katie Gersitz
1897 Front St., Unit W (516) 962-8250
ryannswines.com
s ands sandsnewyork.com
s alisbury tavern
Joseph Aloi
850 Carman Ave. (516) 333-1833
Salisburytavern@gmail.com
salisburytavern.com
s al's Lunch Box (Hot dog truck)
Sal Briganti
2519 Jody Ct . (516) 263-0344
sbrigant@optonline.net
s cholastic Promotions awards & More
Tony Daurio
505 Uniondale Ave. (516) 538-0705
awardsandmore@verizon.net awardsandmore.net
s enior Health Insurance Plan & New York Life
Leslie Larson
2538 Inglewood St. (516) 972-4463
llarson81@yahoo.com
llarsonmedicareinsurance.com
sign - a -Rama
Pankaj Shsh
2066 Front St. (516)222-0551
signaramaem@optonline.net signarama.com/ny-east-meadow
snatched Pro studio LLC
Shondrea Barmore
1959 Front St. (914) 979-1883
Snatchedprostudio@gmail.com snatchedpro-studio.square.site
special K s ervices of L.I LLC
Kevin Damato
445 Benito St. (516) 782-7795 kdamato15@gmail.co
step n style dance
Laura Bowen 12 Wolcott Rd., Levittown, NY 11756 (516) 796-5174
steppinnstyledanceinc@gmail.com steppininstyledance.com
stew Leonard's East Meadow 1897 Front St. (516) 394-9001 stewleonards.com
sunrise s enior Living Doreen Fistina 1555 Glen Curtis Blvd. (516) 542-0990
eastmeadow.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com
sunriseseniorliving.com
syosset Physical t herapy & athletic training Dr Ray Cecira 2339 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 547-3421
info@park-pt.com syossetpt.com
td Bank
Lawrence Rutigliano 2549 Hemsptead Tpke (516)796-4975
Lawrence.Rutigliano@td.com tdbank.com
t he a merican Legion Leonard Volpe 294 Bellmore Rd. (516) 579-8781 emfd243@gmail.com legion.org
t he Bagel Place Josh Malament 487 Bellmore Ave. (516) 565-3917
Thebagelplacecaterers@gmal.com
Thebagelplacecaterers.com
t he Bristal of East Meadow Gina Pretino 40 Merrick Ave. (516) 918-8604 thebristal.com/east-meadow
Brittany Krilov/Herald
East ME adow Chamber of Commerce
All businesses are in East Meadow, NY 11554, 11555, 11590 unless noted
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t he Greene turtle
Katie Desimone
1740 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 280-7251
gteastmeadow@thegreeneturtle.com thegreeneturtle.com/location/EastMeadow
t he Halal Guys
Khattab Abuattieh 2565 Hempstead Tpke. (908) 531-7224 khattab@halalguysgroup.com thehalalguys.com
t he Krug team @ CB a merican Homes
Diane Krug 1856 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 731-5004 info@krugteam.com krugteam.com
t he Noon Inn
Andrew Gavi
382 East Meadow Ave. (914) 258-2582 andrewgavi88@gmail.com
t he NY dancers studio Inc
Stacie Nelson
388 Merrick Ave. (516) 489-8795 Info@thenydancersstudio.com Thenydancersstudio.com
t he world Changers (New York a gent Cass Jones)
Cassandra Jones 2160 North Central Rd. (347) 346-2016 cassjonestwc@gmail.com theworldchangers.com
t homas McKevitt- County Legislator
Tom McKevitt
1550 Franklin Ave. (516) 571-6213 tmckevitt@nassaucountyny.gov
Courtesy East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
Frantoni's Pizzeria & Ristorante proudly joins the Chamber of Commerce in supporting law enforcement families. Ross L. Schiller, left, is joined by Mike Mistrette and Anthony Bott.
total orthopedics & sports Medicine
Dr Ray Cecira 2339 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 547-3421 Info@park-pt.com
tracy Rudd 55 Lloyd Ct. (516) 794-6975
ptapulice@yahoo.com
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Jillian Gundy 2330 Hempstead Tpke. (516) 579-1955
marketing@uncleg.com UncleG.com
United Methodist Church of East Meadow
Douglas Wood Sr. 470 East Meadow Ave. (516)794-5855
woodyd48@aol.com umc.org/find-a-church/ church/12486
wML Enterprises William Lannon 16 Myrtle Ln. (516) 731-1937
wlannon@optonline.net wmlenterprisesinc.com
worth Real Estate & Management
Lynn Senkp 2 Bellmore Rd. (516) 489-1341
lynnsenko@worthpropertymgt.com worthpropertymgt.com
Tim Baker/Herald
Families are ready to kick off spring at the annual Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
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