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South Shore group talks equal rights president, said that in the past, the group organized a response to the Marjory Stoneman DougThe South Shore Women’s las High School shooting in Alliance has reconvened ahead Parkland, Florida in 2018; hostof the 2024 election, and the ed a speaker to discuss health nonpartisan group hopes to care initiatives in New York; educate voters about Proposi- organized rallies against abortion 1, which will be on New tion bans; and held fundraisers York ballots in November. for groups like Planned ParentThe women’s alliance was hood. first formed in 2017, following Those who attended last the Women’s March week’s meeting in Washington D.C., hailed from Levitwhich was held the t o w n , Wa n t a g h , day after for mer Seaford, East Meadpresident Donald ow, Bellmore, MerTrump’s inaugurarick, Baldwin, Freetion. Originally port, and the Five founded as a demoTowns. cratic women’s cauBorecky said cus, the group tranthat one highlight sitioned into what was when the group it is today — a non- clAUDIA borecKy i nv i t e d l aw y e r s partisan, nonprofit President from the South organization that South Shore Women’s Shore to sponsor a advocates for issues Alliance program called important to not “Not Me,” which only women, but all grew out of the “Me voters in general. This is done Too” movement, that had been through par tnerships and gaining momentum at the time. activities with students, infor“(It) included three, strong, mative panels, and fundraisers empowering women speakers for things that the group sup- who discussed how to have a ports. healthy relationship, consent During the Sept. 18 re-estab- and boundaries,” Borecky said. lishment meeting at the MerDriving the re-establishment rick Golf Course’s Clubhouse, of the alliance, Borecky said, Claudia Borecky, the group’s
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A dominant Homecoming for the Warriors The Wantagh Warriors charged onto the field for their Homecoming game last Saturday, in which they trounced Oyster Bay High School, 49-0. Story, more photos, Page 16.
A celebration of outstanding women
Community leaders are honored by State Sen. Steve Rhoads by cHArleS SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Three women from Wantagh and one from Seaford were among the 18 recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction awards, who were honored during ceremonies at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library in Plainview on Sept. 26. The second annual event, hosted by State Sen. Steve Rhoads, served to pay homage to several women leaders in the Fifth Senate District, which includes Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown, Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow. More than 100 friends and family members of the honorees packed the library’s auditorium, where Rhoads spoke of the work these women have undertaken to uplift their communities. “These remarkable individuals not only excel in their respective careers,” Rhoads said, “and their community involvements, but also exempli-
fy the spirit of service and leadership that uplifts those around.” Those honored were Wantagh’s Sofia Stipanov, Heather Hosek and Rena Gasparis, along with Karen Siler, of Seaford, and Levittown’s Marie Dennington-Chavez. Misbah Baig and Norma Gonsalves, both of East Meadow, were also honored, as were Dr. Batool Rizvi, from North Bellmore, Rabbi Rishe Groner, of Bellmore, and Merrick’s Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert. Hicksville residents Rose Marie Walker, Linda Herskowitz, Annette Beiner and Patricia Harrs were also honored, as were Rosemary Trudden, of Farmingdale, Rhoda Orenstein, of Old Bethpage, Plainview resident Patti Silver and Westbury’s Sehar Bham. Also speaking at the event was Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, who thanked the women for their work in the community, and for Continued on page 2
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