What Northporter Made a Difference in 2012?

Artie December 5, 2012 at 09:44 pm

Dave Weber impressed me with his dedication and work ethic of running Seymour's Boatyard and organizing and donating his time to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Karin Stucchio December 6, 2012 at 04:00 am

Andrea Miller http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/02/29/exclusive-long-island-juror-changes-life-of-murder-victims-family-for-the-better/

FYI December 6, 2012 at 01:46 pm

Karen, After reading and watching the news piece on Andrea Miller, I agree she would be an excellent nominee.

Leah Bush (Editor) December 6, 2012 at 04:33 pm

Great ideas ! Keep them coming! I need 10 people!

John December 7, 2012 at 03:10 am

Oh that's a great choice!

Jason Molinet (Editor) December 7, 2012 at 03:15 pm

Our next step is to put up a poll of nominees in another week. You can vote. And the debate can rage on then. In the mean time, any new nominees to consider?

Helene Schorr December 7, 2012 at 03:55 pm

I know I am biased, but my vote for a Norhport difference-maker is my 7 year old daugher Hallie. For her most recent birthday in October, she decided on her own to ask for donations to her favortie charies in lieu of presents. Thanks to our wonderful friends and family, Hallie ended up raising over $400. She decided to disseminate the donations to 3 different charities: her favorite cat shelter in East Northport, a cat shelter in Oceanside affected by Hurricane Sandy, and a cancer research fund. Thanks to Hallie, my husband and I have agreed to "pay it forward" and will now do the same for our birthdays. I am extremely proud of Hallie for not only making a positve difference in our lives every day, but for also caring so much about the world around her.

Joanne s December 8, 2012 at 03:41 pm

I feel that the staff at the east northport library should receive this honor.. During hurricane Sandy they were a safe haven for the whole community. Warmth, friends, coffee, entertainment for kids...They do many things for the town...help elderly...recycle...summer programs...help programs...they do it all..

Ranger Sewer December 10, 2012 at 01:55 am

The Northport Sewer Department Employees and Northport Town Hall.

Mary Silberstein December 10, 2012 at 11:58 am

Mayor George Doll!

Mary Silberstein December 10, 2012 at 12:04 pm

And why? He leads with true commitment to the residents of Northport and the Village. He is compassionate and understands the Villages needs.

Jason Molinet (Editor) December 10, 2012 at 02:35 pm

All Northport Village employees did yeomen's work during and after the storm. And everywhere I went I saw the Mayor. Hard-hit Asharoken sung his praises too.

Nina's Pizza December 10, 2012 at 03:00 pm

Eric Alexander for his work on organizing clean ups for Sandy Victims all over the Island. The last one was 75 volunteers who were out on Friday, Saturday .They had an impact on Mastic Beach, Lindehurst and Long Beach.

MJS December 11, 2012 at 04:46 pm

I don't know his name, being new to the area, but I'm sure you all do- the owner of Nina's Restaurant. The way he worked to keep open after Sandy and to provide a sense of community, not to mention the warm food and warm welcome, was amazing. He went above and beyond.

Nina's Pizza December 11, 2012 at 11:34 pm

Thank you MJS.

Buddy's mom December 12, 2012 at 02:06 pm

So nice to read POSITIVE comments on here! Loving this!

Jason Molinet (Editor) December 12, 2012 at 02:50 pm

Agree. Let's keep the nominations coming!

Dorian D December 12, 2012 at 10:29 pm

I believe the " Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang" at St Anthony of Padua's church in East Northport should be nominated. It is a group of parents and children that get together once a month to make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches which are then distributed to different homeless shelters on the Island. They had an emergency session after Hurricane Sandy and made 3000 sandwiches!!

Troop410 Northport December 13, 2012 at 12:01 am

We would like to nominate the Boy Scouts of Troop 410, Boy Scouts of America, Northport, NY.
Among other community activities in 2012, these Scouts, who range from grades 6-12: - ran two fundraisers for the Northport Food Pantry. In 2012, they raised over $5,300 from the Troop’s Jan. 1 Polar Bear Swim, and the Pancake Breakfast in March. ( PS – they’re looking for sponsors for the 2013 plunge – read about it here: http://northport.patch.com/events/2013-new-years-day-polar-bear-swim ) - performed community service in support of their sponsoring organization, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Northport on Main St., with activities such as snow shoveling and leaf raking. - participated in the Chamber of Commerce meter wrapping project, organized a night of entertainment for the residents of the Dawn Hill Adult Home, and ran a water station during the Great Cow Harbor Race. - initiated and completed individual-led Eagle Scout projects such as construction projects to help the Lewis Oliver Farm and Camp Alvernia, mural painting at Northport High School, construction of a flagpole at Veterans Memorial Park and a clean water storm drain protection program for Northport Harbor. The Scouts of Troop 410 work hard to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law. They are the future leaders of our community and country, and we’d like to nominate them for “What Northporter Made a Difference in 2012?” - Troop 410 Leaders http://www.t410northportny.org

J.D December 13, 2012 at 06:13 pm

I would like to nominate Carol, owner of Just Dogs Gourmet in East Northport. This is a woman who changed careers to do what she loves. Carol is ALWAYS doing some type of fundraiser in her store to help animals in need. This woman is selfless and puts her heart into her business and customers. I'm pretty sure she makes just enough money to get by but it is very clear she is more than wealthy with love and support from her customers! Please consider this amazing lady as a Northporter that made a difference in 2012!

plk December 14, 2012 at 04:06 pm

Charlotte Koons; after more than 35 years on Eaton's Neck as an educator and activist she is still helping the community --and world--in so many ways. One example is her volunteer work at Hospice House in E. Northport, which has become an extended family at Thanksgiving and other holidays.

plk December 14, 2012 at 04:34 pm

Also her activities with the Northport Arts Coalition

PrintsCharming December 18, 2012 at 12:56 am

I'd like to Nominate Shelley Pierce. Not only is she a great friend, but devoted Northport Resident. During the hurricane, she opened her doors to my family and many others for hot showers, meals, movies on the couch & charging all devices. As a Realtor she is a light that brings new families to the area and helps those already Established here in Northport with relocation or upgrade. She is a devoted mother, an active PTA Mom as well as a Daisy Scout Leader. She is active in her church and teaches Sunday School and religion to the children of her Parish. If you have the pleasure of knowing her, you are such a lucky person. She is a true Northporter!

Heather Dubinsky December 18, 2012 at 01:28 am

I would like to nominate my baby sister in law - Amanda Dubinsky. She is the volunteer coordinator at the Hospice house in Enpt. Her dedication to her families in the community & her volunteers is done with such beauty & grace ~ her gentle tone & honest smile... Make me proud to call her family.