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McDonough won’t seek another term Feb. 21. “I hope to go to Albany and help make New York more David McDonough, the long- affordable, restore public safety time state lawmaker represent- and better the quality of life,” ing the 14th Assembly District, she wrote. “I will be a strong will not run for re-election this advocate for my constituents fall, according to a report by and a proponent of common Newsday and an announcement sense policies.” McDonough has represented from local Republican leaders. McDonough, 88, has repre- the 14th District — a longtime sented parts of NasGOP stronghold that sau County for 24 includes parts of years, first winning Bellmore, Wantagh a special election in and the Jones Beach 2002. His decision area — since 2002. not to seek another During his tenure, term came about a he built a reputation week after Newsday locally for constiture por ted that the ent services and Merrick Republican community outhad not appeared in reach. His district Albany in over two o f f i c e re g u l a rly years and had voted organized drives to on 10 out of the collecting toys, more than 100 votes STEVE RHoADS coats, school supi n t h a t c h a m b e r State senator plies and pet food through Feb. 5 this for residents in year. need, along with T h e N a s s a u Re p u bl i c a n relief donations for communiCommittee announced that it ties impacted by major storms. would support Shannon FrederI n A l b a n y, M c D o n o u g h icks, a 29-year-old State Senate served on several committees staffer and regional coordina- whose work affected Nassau tor for Senate Republicans in County, and frequently highNassau County, in her cam- lighted bipartisan work on legpaign for McDonough’s seat. islation. He supported efforts to F r e d e r i c k s , o f S e a f o r d , expand Holocaust education announced her candidacy on
By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ
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Courtesy Desiree Fasulo
More than 30 community members gathered at Orangetheory Fitness in Seaford on Feb. 15 to support Michelle Kenney and her children, raising $1,300 during an event that Valley Stream resident Desiree Fasulo organized.
Over $1,000 raised for Seaford family
Money will go to car accident victim’s widow and children By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com
Two months after Charlie Kenney, of Seaford, was killed in a car accident, Valley stream resident Desiree Fasulo has stepped up with a heartfelt fundraising campaign to help support his widow and two children. Fasulo coordinated a network of friends from the South Shore boating community in a Feb. 15 fundraiser at Orangetheory Fitness in Seaford, raising $1,300 to support his wife, Michelle Kenney, and their children, Nicholas, 13, and Juliana, 9. “It was just so magical and beautiful and special, and you felt the love,” Fasulo said. “We really are getting her and her family through this by showing her so much love and support.” Charlie Kenney, 50, died Dec. 14 in a car accident on the Southern State Parkway while driving home during a snowstorm after selling Christmas trees. Two months later, friends chose to mark the anniversary not only with remembrance, but also with action.
Fasulo and Charlie Kenney first met about five years ago through a shared love of boating. Both families kept boats and regularly gathered at Zach’s Bay with a close-knit group they called their “boat family.” They participated together in events such as the Freeport boat parade and spent Sundays on the water. Over time, Fasulo said, the families became deeply connected. After Kenney’s death, Fasulo felt compelled to organize something tangible to help support his family. Drawing on years of experience with the Valley Stream Parent Teacher Association, she approached the effort the way she would a school fundraiser — assembling a team, assigning roles and moving quickly. The idea evolved into a special Orangetheory class with a fee of $25. The staff members at the fitness studio donated their time, and 33 people attended the class, with others contributing even if they could not participate. All proceeds, collected in an envelope, were given to Michelle Kenney during the event. COntinueD On page 2
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