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Runner advances to the next stage in youth event communities. “This means everything,” Doresca said of her recent firstSariah Doresca, a Baldwin place victory. “Just to see how resident and a standout in many people voted — friends, track, has rapidly advanced to family, even strangers — it realthe next stage of the national ly showed me how much sup2025 Youth Athlete of the Year port I have. All the work I’ve competition, earning first place put in over the years is being in her group on Aug. 7. seen, and I’m so grateful.” The recent Baldwin High The contest format involves School g raduate, multiple group wh o w i l l a t t e n d stages. In each Stanford University round, athletes are in the fall, is now placed into smaller competing in the voting groups. The Top 15 round of the p u b l i c c a n vo t e nationwide contest, daily for their favorwith a first place ites, and the top finpriz e of $25,000. ishers in each Public voting for group move on to this stage will be the next round. open through After topping her SARIAH DoREScA Thursday. group in the first The Youth Ath- Baldwin stage, Doresca is lete of the Year n ow wo rk i n g t o competition, run by advance past the Colossal and 3BRAND, recog- Top 15. nizes athletes from across the For Doresca, the national country for their achievements recognition caps off an extraoron and off the field. Winners dinary high school career. The receive a feature in a Sports track star is a seven-time New Illustrated advertisement. The York State champion, eightcontest also raises funds for time Nassau County champion, The V Foundation for Cancer a New Balance All-American, Research, and the Why Not You a n d a t wo - t i m e C A R I F TA Foundation, which empowers Games finalist. She made histoyoung leaders to pursue their ry as one of just four girls to goals and give back to their
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Oceanside resident and Baldwin Chamber of Commerce member Mark Greenberg has created a group of allies through his networking organization.
Finding a network of business on LI By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
What started as a small breakfast meet-up has blossomed into a thriving Long Islandwide network—bringing together nearly 50 business owners and professionals from across the region, including many from Baldwin, who gather re gularly at the Oceanside IHOP on Long Beach Road for the popular Let’s Meet and Network on Long Island events. From health insurance to home care to real estate, business owners and employees from Baldwin, Freeport, Oceanside, Valley Stream, and beyond come together to build friendships, exchange referrals, and share valuable advice aimed at helping their businesses succeed. Mark Greenberg, an Oceanside resident
and founder of Let’s Meet, also actively involved in the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, started the group to create more meaningful connections across the business community. “Our motto is, ‘Do a good deed by simply helping another business owner succeed,’” Greenberg said. “It’s about supporting each other locally, so our community thrives—and if they stay in business, I stay in business too. It’s a win-win.” In addition to the monthly evening gatherings, the group meets weekly for breakfast at IHOP and hosts virtual Zoom calls, keeping the network accessible to a growing number of local entrepreneurs. Their online business-card directory at lmnoli.com also helps members stay connected. The July 30 meeting featured Baldwin residents among key participants, including COntinued On paGe 16
ll the work I’ve put in over the years is being seen, and I’m so grateful.
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