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Fair Photos: Franklin Square Historical Society hosts annual dinner
Gina and Vincent Centauro recognized as the 2023 Citizens of the Year
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Officers of the Franklin Square Historical Society show off a custom afghan illustrating the community, which is currently available for purchase.
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Gina, left, and Vincent Centauro of Rescuing Families, Inc received the 2023 Citizens of the Year award from Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre.
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Janet Adams, sitting left, Jackie Vita, Kemp Hannon, Bronwen Hannon, Franklin Square Museum director Patricia Galaskas, Frank Perunko, Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre, standing left, Franklin Square Historical Society secretary William Youngfert, Ellen M. van Wie and Dr. Paul van Wie celebrated the honorees and the community’s history at the annual dinner on April 26.
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William Youngfert, left Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre, honored Trustee Award recipient and former NYS Senator Kemp Hannon, center, alongside the historical society’s president Nancy Youngfert and historian Paul van Wie.
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The 42nd annual Franklin Square Historical Society Dinner was held on April 26 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike.
Gina and Vincent Centauro, founders of the local non-profit Rescuing Families, Inc. were honored as the 2023 Citizens of the Year for their continuous volunteer efforts to improve the lives of families with disabilities in the Franklin Square community and beyond.
Former New York State Senator Kemp Hannon was presented the Trustee Award that evening as well.
Several elected officials were in attendance, including Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Councilman Tom Muscarella and more.
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