J udy Bongiovi has been dedicated to preserving and educating residents about Seaford’s rich history since she became Seaford Historical Society president in 2015. But Bongiovi has been … more

Wantagh resident Mary Wagner says she’ll never forget when her good friend Ellen Cook tried to persuade her to join the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which … more

You cannot speak of Cynthia Krieg without also mentioning Regina Feeney, and vice versa. That’s just how it is. The pair support all things Freeport, especially its history. Krieg, 81, is the village historian, and Feeney, 48, is a librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library. Together, they organize numerous workshops and build archives that Freeporters can access to learn about the town’s history. In this way, the two say, they are preserving Freeport’s past while looking to its future. And, as one of New York’s oldest villages — and its second-largest — there’s plenty of history to document in Freeport. For all they have done for the village, Cynthia Krieg and Regina Feeney are the Herald Leader’s 2017 People of the Year. more

Boy Scout Troop 336 Scoutmaster Steve Maroney can often be found in the office of his Lynbrook home in the early morning, poring over paperwork and planning the next troop meeting or camping … more

Ask about Gaetano “Guy” Ferrara in Valley Stream and you’ll get responses that range into the unexpected: historian, teacher, devout Catholic, civilian patrol officer, tennis champion, … more

Few people have had such a profound and lasting impact on the Baldwin community as Laura Curran. Throughout her 20 years as a resident, she has consistently worked to enhance the lives of those who call Baldwin home, from her time on the school board to her tenure on the Nassau County Legislature. Even before she made history by being elected Nassau’s first female county executive on Nov. 7, she was a dedicated public servant who worked for the betterment of her hometown and surrounding communities. For all these reason and more, the Herald proudly names Curran, herself a one-time Herald editor, its 2017 Person of the Year. more

Long before Rabbi Shimon Kramer established the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Merrick, he would walk up 5th Avenue in Brooklyn every Friday with the hope of improving the lives of the business owners and residents he met. more

He is consistently one of the most active members in the Rescue Company,” said Chuck Joyce, who served for 40 years with Ed Oppenheimer, the Herald’s 2017 Person of the Year. “It just amazes us … more

For Joanna Commander, retirement hasn’t exactly meant ceasing work. A former teacher and coach, Commander has a résumé that spans more than 40 years in health and phys. ed. In 2003, she … more

The Oceanside/Island Park Herald is currently seeking nominations for its annual Person of the Year, to be published in our Year in Review issue on Dec. 28. The Person of the Year is recognized with … more