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Calhoun to induct twelve into its Hall of Fame and professional life, highlighting the lasting impact of Calhoun graduates and staff. The Class of 2026 includes The Sanford H. Calhoun High School Alumni Associa- distinguished figures such as tion will honor 11 alumni and Don Erickson ’66, a Vietnam one retired staff member as veteran and helicopter pilot part of its Hall of Fame Class awarded the Distinguished Flyof 2026. The induction ceremo- ing Cross, Bronze Star with “V” ny is set for Friday, May 8, at device, and the Air Medal with the Coral House, 21 Oak Leaf Cluswhere the Calhoun ters; Steve Grilli ’67, community will the only Calhoun gather to celebrate graduate to play six the honorees’ seasons in Major achievements. League Baseball “These individuwho later became a als reflect the very scout, broadcaster, best of Calhoun — and mentor; and lives of service, Bob McIntyre ’73, excellence, courage, DENiSE MuRpHy an extraordinary and leadership that special education MCGRAw continue to inspire teacher, coach, and Chairwoman our students, alummentor. Other honni, and communi- Hall of Fame orees include Kevin t y, ” s a i d D e n i s e Committee Conroy ’75, an AllMur phy McGraw American lacrosse ’89, chairwoman of player and Town of the Hall of Fame Committee. Hempstead comptroller; Ross The Calhoun Alumni Associ- W. Turrini ’81, a senior execuation Hall of Fame recognizes tive and chief gas engineer at alumni and faculty whose National Grid; Scott Berns ’83, achievements bring distinction a pediatric trauma director and to the school and embody its White House Fellow; and Brian values. Established decades McCauley ’85, a volunteer fireago, the Hall of Fame cele- f i g h t e r wh o re s p o n d e d at brates contributions in academ- ground zero on Sept. 11 and ics, athletics, public service,
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david Mcdonough, the longtime state lawmaker representing the 14th assembly district, will not run for re-election.
McDonough won’t seek re-election Nassau GOP backs 29-year-old Shannon Fredericks By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
David McDonough, the longtime state lawmaker representing the 14th Assembly District, will not run for re-election this fall, according to a report by Newsday and an announcement from local Republican leaders. McDonough, 88, has represented parts of Nassau County for 24 years, first winning a special election in 2002. His decision not to seek another term came about a week after Newsday reported that the Merrick Republican had not appeared in Albany in over two years and had voted on 10 out of the more than 100 votes in that chamber through Feb. 5 this year. The Nassau Re publican Committee announced that it would support Shannon Fredericks, a 29-year-old State Senate staffer and regional coordinator for Senate Republicans in Nassau County, in her campaign for
McDonough’s seat. Fredericks, of Seaford, announced her candidacy on Feb. 21. “I hope to go to Albany and help make New York more affordable, restore public safety and better the quality of life,” she wrote. “I will be a strong advocate for my constituents and a proponent of common sense policies.” McDonough has represented the 14th District — a longtime GOP stronghold that includes parts of Bellmore, Wantagh and the Jones Beach area — since 2002. During his tenure, he built a reputation locally for constituent services and community outreach. His district office regularly organized drives to collecting toys, coats, school supplies and pet food for residents in need, along with relief donations for communities impacted by major storms. In Albany, McDonough served on several committees whose work affected Nassau County, and frequently highlighted bipartiContinued on page 7
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