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Hempstead Town Notebook: 'Make A Difference' Awards
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Town Announces 'Make A Difference' Awards Winners
Hempstead Town recognized 14 extraordinary community members for contributions to their local neighborhoods at the 15th Annual "Make A Difference" Awards ceremony on Nov. 15.
In addition, the town posthumously honored a man from Lido Beach who was a dynamic presence in the seaside community.
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According to the town, the honorees have all dedicated themselves to enriching the lives of others. Hundreds of nominations were received for the award.
The winners of the "Make A Difference" Award are:
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- Edward Corrado (East Rockaway)
- Tom Deierlein (Garden City)
- Heriberto "Tony" Giron (Freeport)
- Kiera Grassi and Hannah Mutum (Franklin Square)
- Claudia Ledwith (Valley Stream)
- Joseph and Kristine McGarry (Levittown)
- Marybeth Rein (Oceanside)
- Susan Salem (Bellmore)
- Danielle Sander (Seaford)
- Salvatore Spinicchia (Valley Stream)
- Florence Stabile (Wantagh)
- Edith Whitaker (Hempstead)
- Mark Dirolf (Lido Beach)
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