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  • 22:01, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,082). . N Doris Steimer - Poetry(Created page with "<center>'''Keep It New and Fresh''' In this world<br /> Never let me take for granted<br /> the feelings of<br /> newness and awe.<br /> When the suns comes up<br /> and a n...") (top)
  • 22:00, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+284). . N Signor Maio(Created page with "Italian teacher at Bethpage High School. Signor Maio initated the Italian Society in 1976. In 2011 the society hosted its 39th annual Italian Fest featuring delectable homem...") (top)
  • 22:00, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,023). . N US Golf Open - 2002(Created page with "The date is June 10th - June 16. The Bethpage State Park, Black Course, will host the U.S. Golf Open Championship. It will the first time the 102 year old USGA prestigious t...") (top)
  • 21:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+634). . N LoFaso, Anthony(Created page with "A resident of Bethpage for 55 years. Married to Angelina. Children: Angel, Christine, Anthony, James, and Richard. A lifelong engineer, he earned a Bachelors Degree in Aero...") (top)
  • 21:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,150). . N Mazzie, Catherine (Kay)(Created page with "Kay was a kind and compassionate woman who led a meaningful life devoted to her family, faith and community. She led a life with much purpose as she championed the causes she...") (top)
  • 21:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,258). . N Mulqueen, Lenard(Created page with "Len started woodworking as a hobby in 1970 and started wood turning in 1980. He has been a wood turning artist for over 25 years. Developing a skill for his craft of turning...") (top)
  • 21:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,089). . N Mulqueen, Craig(Created page with "At a very early age, Craig realized his passion for woodworking and art. With a father that is a talented woodworker and metal fabricator, and a mother that is talented in fi...") (top)
  • 21:58, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (-1). . Central Park - Bethpage History at a Glance
  • 21:58, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+3). . Central Park - Bethpage History at a Glance
  • 21:55, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+8,614). . N Central Park - Bethpage History at a Glance(Created page with "This information is taken from CPHS Newsletters January/ February 2009 - October 2009. Central Park and Bethpage History documented in the following books and periodicals: H...")
  • 21:41, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+909). . N Albertson, John(Created page with "John was born in 1962 and grew up on Concord Avenue with his two brothers, Robert and Kurt. Son of Bob and Ann. John attended SMT School and church, Bethpage High School, th...")
  • 21:41, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,775). . N Lorenzen, Arleen Luick(Created page with "I was a member of the first graduating class ever, at BHS, class of 1956. There were quite a few of us who knew each other from the beginning, in the kindergarten class, at t...") (top)
  • 21:41, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+9,919). . N Bethpage Fire Department 100th Anniversary(Created page with "The below information is taken from the CPHS Newsletter, October 2010. As Bethpage celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Bethpage Fire Department, Bob Albertson shares hi...")
  • 21:41, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+885). . N Gavin, Joseph(Created page with "Below information from NEWSDAY, November 3, 2010 Joe Gavin, a retired president of the former Grumman Corp., died Sunday at the age of 90. He was one of America's space pio...") (top)
  • 21:40, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,312). . N Grumman Studios(Created page with "Grumman Plant #5, where the Apollo Lunar Module was built that took astronauts to the moon in the late 1960s thru the early 1970s, is now being used as a movie studio. In 200...") (top)
  • 21:40, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,995). . N Rufrano, Mathew J(Created page with "A Bethpage veterans activist has been named the new Nassau Veterans Agency director. County Executive Edward Mangano announced his choice on January 5, 2010, saying Rufrano's...") (top)
  • 21:40, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+529). . N Zorn's Poultry Farms(Created page with "'''2331 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY''' "Your Kitchen Away from Home" Peter Zorn arrived from Germany in the mid l920's and in l940 purchased 10 acres of farm land to ra...")
  • 21:39, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+158). . N Zirk, William(Created page with "Fruits, Vegetables, Groceries, Frozen Foods Hempstead Turnpike, Tel. Hicksville 5-2747 (Information from Plainedge Centennial Celebration, October 15, 1949)") (top)
  • 21:39, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,128). . N Zura, Bill(Created page with "Commissioner Bill Zura of the Bethpage Fire District has announced his re-election for Fire Commissioner. Bill has been a Volunteer Firefighter for 30 years and served as Cap...") (top)
  • 21:39, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+80). . N Zwickert, William(Created page with "Married Lena Seligman. Owned a garage and auto dealership on Hempstead Turnpike.") (top)
  • 21:39, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+602). . N Zinzi, Thomas and Josephine(Created page with "Thomas Zinzi was a motorcycle cop on the Old Motor Parkway. When Thomas and Josephine married they lived in the toll house at 301 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, known as the Massa...") (top)
  • 21:39, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+594). . N Zinzi, Thomas Jr(Created page with "S 2/c Thomas Zinzi , one of the community's outstanding high school athletes, lost his left leg as a result of an operation following an injury at a training camp in the South...") (top)
  • 21:38, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+551). . N Zawatski, Stanley(Created page with "My dad and mom, Emil and Helen Zawatski, moved to Bethpage in 1954 from Manhattan. They lived at 75 Ellen Street. He and his brother brought the Broadway Deli, now Bretton's...") (top)
  • 21:38, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,569). . N Yansick McGovern Susan(Created page with "Susan McGovern Yansick of Bethpage High School named Harvard Club of Long Island, "Distinguished Teacher of 2009." Susan is one of ten teachers to receive this award - from a...") (top)
  • 21:38, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+20). . World Trade Center, NYC(A SURVIVOR'S TALE)
  • 21:37, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+108). . World Trade Center, NYC(A SURVIVOR'S TALE)
  • 21:36, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+120). . World Trade Center, NYC(A SURVIVOR'S TALE)
  • 21:35, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+3,263). . N World Trade Center, NYC(Created page with "Built to provide prestigious office space, shops, and fine restaurants (including 'Windows on the World' at the top of the towers). An easy commute from Bethpage via Long Isla...")
  • 21:34, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+804). . N Women's Club(Created page with "The seven charter members of the Woman's Club first convened on February 24, 1958 at Grace Marshall's home. Four months later their constitution and by-laws were adopted, and...") (top)
  • 21:34, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,758). . N Woman's Club of Bethpage(Created page with "The Woman's Club of Bethpage is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. This community organization was formed on June 23, 1958 by eleven women, with the installation of its fir...") (top)
  • 21:32, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+624). . N Wisconsin Glacier(Created page with "The Wisconsin Glacier moved to this area from the north about 22,000 years ago. The glacier's edge measured 500 feet high and a depth of about one mile. The glacier carried so...") (top)
  • 21:32, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+22). . N World War I(Redirected page to Veterans) (top)
  • 21:31, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+22). . N World War II - Roll of Honor(Redirected page to Veterans) (top)
  • 21:31, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+995). . N Weschler, Brad(Created page with "Brad is an accomplished innovative inventer and business owner for over twenty-five years (Brad's Auto Body, located at 414 North Wantagh Avenue, Bethpage). He is responsibl...") (top)
  • 21:31, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+442). . N Weiner, (Hy) Hyman(Created page with "Hyman passed away suddenly Thursday, March 14, 1968. He leaves behind a wife Edith, and two sons, Mark 20 and Jerry 16. "He was a person who gave himself to his community, i...") (top)
  • 21:30, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+55). . N Weber's General Store(Created page with "Formerly "Kohlers." Central Avenue and Wilford Street.") (top)
  • 21:30, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+74). . N Whitson, Henry(Created page with "A Bethpage landowner and Quaker. Set free 10 slaves between 1785 and 1800.") (top)
  • 21:30, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+239). . N White, Arthur F Funeral Home(Created page with ""Proudly serving Bethpage and Farmingdle for over 70 years" Located on 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Information from the Bethpage Tribune, December 14 - 20, 2007 The Funeral...")
  • 21:30, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+139). . N Winter, Richard(Created page with "Plumbing and Heating Contractors. Radiator Heating with American Red Flash Boilers and American Corto Radiators. Plainview Rd. Central Park") (top)
  • 21:30, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+8,286). . N Wilson, Edward(Created page with "WILSON, EDWARD - REMEMBERS CENTRAL PARK/BETHPAGE - I remember when we made our first visit to Central Park in 1917. It wasn't the ride out from Elmhurst, in our 1916 Ford, tin...") (top)
  • 21:29, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+143). . N Willy's(Created page with "The big four wheel drives. Rite-way service Jonas Grossman. 271 Central Ave. "Keep your plant alive with 4 Wheel Drive Rite-way Service. (1960)") (top)
  • 21:29, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,692). . N Wilhelm and Francesca (Thoene) Leonhardt(Created page with "Wilhelm and Francesca were married in Brooklyn in 1873. Wilhelm was born in Sprendlingan, Germany in the year 1848. He came to America in the late 1860's and leased and fin...") (top)
  • 21:29, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+508). . N Wichter, Zachary(Created page with "Legislator Ed Mangano voted to appoint Bethpage High School Senior, Zachary Wichter to serve as youth representive of the Nassau County Youth Board. Zachary is an honor stude...") (top)
  • 21:29, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+261). . N Who Ville(Created page with "Bar and Grille located at 339 Broadway, Bethpage. Enjoy our homemade lunch and dinner specials, kitchen open 11 AM - 3AM, or just come in to party. No cover charge. We will...") (top)
  • 21:29, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+475). . N Watson, Kathy(Created page with "Kathy Watson a member of the Bethpage Library Staff and worked at the circulation desk. She was employed at the Bethpage High School Library before coming to work at the Beth...") (top)
  • 21:28, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+147). . N Weaver, Jeremiah(Created page with "First postmaster in Central Park in 1857. Yearly salry $8.00. Total receipts in business for the year were $14.00. (from Bethpage Tribune 11/14/51)") (top)
  • 21:28, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+34). . N Walsh Brothers Farms(Created page with "Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Farmers") (top)
  • 21:28, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2). . Walkabout(top)
  • 21:27, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+187). . Walkabout
  • 21:26, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+11). . Walkabout
  • 21:25, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (-5). . Walkabout
  • 21:25, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,416). . N Walkabout(Created page with "Walkabout opened its doors in 1974, located at 218 Broadway, which served as a home for young men ages 17-20 preparing them for independent living. The funding for this home ...")
  • 21:25, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+24). . N Walsh, Joseph and Cecelia(Created page with "Hicksville Road. Farmers") (top)
  • 21:24, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+448). . N Walsh, Richard(Created page with "Rick had the reputation of being a special caring person. He was a lacrosse and soccer coach loved and respected by the children he coached, as well as, the parents. Husband...") (top)
  • 21:24, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+103). . N W and L Confectionery(Created page with "Located at Broadway and Benkert St. G. Kayser proprietor, 1960. "Try our Home Made Ice Cream and Candy"") (top)
  • 21:24, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,255). . N Warnken, Ernest(Created page with "Retail consultant, world class typist, writer, and served 4 ½ years during World War II in the US Army. Half of his service time was served overseas in the American Theater o...") (top)
  • 21:24, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+874). . N Walton, H V(Created page with "Groceries, Hardware, Paints and Oils, Broadway (CENTRAL PARK NEWS 10/3/29) Grocery store on Broadway Harry V. and Kathryn Walton came to Central Park around 1920 and purch...")
  • 21:24, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+398). . N Vigliotta family(Created page with "The Vigliotta family moved from Brooklyn to Broadway Bethpage in 1937. They then relocated to Patchogue in 1943 and were part of the family's East Moriches Duck Farm. The Vigl...") (top)
  • 21:23, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2). . Veterans
  • 21:23, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+15,954). . N Veterans(Created page with "== World War I == World War I Veterans who served and are listed on the Memorial Boulder/Honor Roll in the Bethpage Community Park on Stewart Avenue. ( This rock used to stand...")
  • 20:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (-2). . Vagis, Polygnotos(top)
  • 20:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+4,143). . N Vagis, Polygnotos(Created page with "Sculptor of the memorial honoring the veterans of World War II which is now located at the Bethpage Community Park. Lived on Evergreen Ave. (Edith Nicholason's sister and brot...")
  • 20:59, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,939). . N Vogts, Howard C(Created page with "Coach Vogts first came to Bethpage in 1952, after graduating from Adelphi University in Garden City. He and his wife, Carolyn, used to chaperone "kids" on the early hayrides ...")
  • 20:58, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+28). . Van Dyke, Georgia Ann Hebert
  • 20:58, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,921). . N Van Dyke, Georgia Ann Hebert(Created page with "Georgia grew up on Concord Avenue, Bethpage, in the 1950's, and she attended Bethpage Schools, where she was active, as well as, being involved in St. Martin of Tours Church. ...")
  • 20:58, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+746). . N Valente, Vincent(Created page with "Vincent has been a lifelong Bethpage resident and 1980 BHS graduate. Married to Elenora Bretton in 1981, and have four children, Deanna, Vincent, Stephanie and Anastasia. ...") (top)
  • 20:57, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,060). . N Vanderbilt Cup Races(Created page with "In 1904 the automobile road races, sponsored by William K. Vanderbilt Jr. were held on the streets of Nassau County. In 1907, the races were suspended due to two fatal accide...") (top)
  • 20:57, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+89). . N Vincent Pizzeria(Created page with "'''363A Broadway''' "Where good food and good friends meet" (50th Anniversary Bethpage)") (top)
  • 20:56, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+347). . N Vietnam Veterans(Created page with "(See Veterans) There were eight men from Bethpage who were killed in action (KIA). In memory of those Bethpage residents who died in the Vietnam conflict, the Bethpage Woma...")
  • 20:56, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+4,033). . N VFW-Butehorn Brothers Post 4987(Created page with "The Bethpage VFW is named in honor of Joseph and Charles Butehorn who died in WW II. Mr. Ralph Amendola was the founder and first commander in 1946. A ladies Auxiliary was als...")
  • 20:55, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,051). . N US Golf Open - 2009(Created page with "The below information is taken from the Central Park Historical Society Newsletter, April, 2009. The USGA returned to the Bethpage State Park, Black Course, June 15 - 21st. ...") (top)
  • 20:55, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,639). . N Uccellini, Louis(Created page with "Louis grew up in Bethpage and a graduate from the Bethpage School system. He earned his bachelors and master's degrees in meteorology from the University of Wisconsin. He ha...")
  • 20:55, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,820). . N United States Golf Association Open(Created page with "The U. S. Open 2002 was truly a historic event. The fact that the game, for the first time ever, to be played on a public course, the Black Course, where the fee for a round ...") (top)
  • 20:54, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+40). . N Uncle Bob's Stationery(Created page with "'''344 Broadway''' Toys, luncheonette.") (top)
  • 20:54, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+513). . N Underground Railroad(Created page with "A system of safe homes and covert travel modes that allowed black slaves from Long Island to evade recapture. The Long Island Quakers provided "safe homes" equiped with secret...") (top)
  • 20:54, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,817). . N Unique Novelty Imprinting Co Inc(Created page with "'''361 A Broadway''' Novelty imprinters and gold stampers: engraved nameplates and signs, personalized gifts. (50th Anniversary Bethpage) Below information from The Be...") (top)
  • 20:53, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+255). . N Uccellini Family(Created page with "'''12 Schneider Lane, Bethpage''' The below information is from Perry DeLalio - May,2006 Carlo Uccellini invented a Root Washer for the famers, and it was a boom to all...")
  • 20:53, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,574). . N Uccellini, Charles L(Created page with "Charles was born to Louis and Margaret Uccellini on August 3, 1942, and graduated from Bethpage High School in 1960. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 and was statio...") (top)
  • 20:53, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+18). . N United Plastering and Acoustics Inc(Created page with "Seaman Ave. (1960)") (top)
  • 20:52, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+146). . N Triple AAA Supermarket, Inc(Created page with "Proprietors were Tony Amato (Meat Market), Vincent J.(Jim) Marrone (Groceries and fruits and vegetables) from late l930's on Broadway in Bethpage.") (top)
  • 20:52, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+48). . N Trio Coffee Shop(Created page with "590 Stewart Avenue (50th Anniversary Bethpage)") (top)
  • 20:52, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+53). . N Tung Hing(Created page with "'''560 Stewart Avenue''' Chinese Restaurant and Bar") (top)
  • 20:52, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+686). . N Thompson, Elaine(Created page with "Elaine Thompson was commissioned by the United States Golf Association to paint the "2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage" poster. Elaine spent two months painting the magnificent oil...") (top)
  • 20:51, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,730). . N Taylor, Reverand James F(Created page with "Reverand James Frederick Taylor was born in Albany, N. Y., and educated in public schools in Washington D. C., and Albany N. Y. He studies for the ministry at Concordia, Bron...") (top)
  • 20:51, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+32). . N The Record Vault(Created page with "338 Bethpage (50th Anniversary)") (top)
  • 20:51, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+116). . N Tomlin Lighting, Inc(Created page with "Located on 349 Broadway, Bethpage Thomas E. Grinsell Information from the Bethpage Tribune, December 14 - 20, 2007") (top)
  • 20:51, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+172). . N Tony's Bar and Grill (formerly Maggi's)(Created page with "Located corner of Broadway and Nibbie Lane. Shuffle Board, Specialize in Pizzeria Pie, accommodation for parties. Phone # Hicksville 120. (Bethpage Newsgram, November 1945)") (top)
  • 20:51, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+58). . N Town of Oyster Bay(Created page with "[http://www.oysterbaytown.com/ Town of Oyster Bay Website]")
  • 20:50, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+15,508). . N Tallman Audrey (Benkert)(Created page with "I was born in Central Park on February 27, 1931. My father and both my brothers were also born in Central Park. My faternal grandfather, George Benkert, came to America from...") (top)
  • 20:50, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+201). . N Town Tavern(Created page with "310 Broadway, Bethpage - Charlotte and Julius Shuffle Board, Home Cooking, Wines & Liquors. Accommodations for open air parties. Telephone Hicksville 1166 (Ad in Bethpage Ne...") (top)
  • 20:50, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+404). . N Totally Fit(Created page with "October 30, 2005, the ribbon was cut and the official grand opening was held at Bethpage's new fitness club. Owners Kathleen Stancote and Prisco Panza. Totally fit is a comp...") (top)
  • 20:49, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,571). . N Torrey LeSauvage Joy(Created page with "Joy began her career at Grumman, in 1943, when women were needed to fill defense jobs, replacing men fighting in World War II. She was secretary in the Public Relations offi...") (top)
  • 20:49, 11 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,080). . N Tallman, Pierrina Manghi(Created page with "Mrs. Pierrina Manghi Tallman was born on February 23, 1908 in Central Park, in the area now known as Borella Field on Plainview Road. She attended school in a country schoolh...") (top)
  • 20:40, 8 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (0). . Bethpage Methodist Church
  • 20:39, 8 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (0). . Bethpage Jewish Community Center
  • 21:48, 5 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+2,418). . N Schiavetta, Daniel(Created page with "Died on April 23, 2003. Beloved Husband of Delphine, Loving Father of Daniel Jr., Stephen, Christine Stratford, Mary, Ann and Michael. Fond brother of Louis. Cherished grandfa...") (top)
  • 21:48, 5 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+6,005). . N St Patrick's Parade and Celebration(Created page with "The history of the parade is a celebration of the pride in the heritage the Irish people took with them when they came to settle in America from Ireland. The first St. Patrick...")
  • 21:48, 5 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+4,853). . N St Martin of Tours(Created page with "St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church is located on the north side of Central Avenue between Broadway and Seaman Avenue. On October 14, 1923 the first mass was offered b...")
  • 21:47, 5 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,519). . N St Vincent de Paul(Created page with "'''259 Broadway, Bethpage, NY''' In 1931 the Nassau-Suffolk branch of St. Vincent dePaul Society was founded and its Central Council Office, of the Diocese of Rockville Cent...")
  • 21:47, 5 November 2013 (diff | hist) . . (+1,317). . N St Martin of Tours School(Created page with "The Sisters of Mercy from Dallas, PA, came to St. Martin's Parish during the summer of 1955 to make preparations for the opening the school in September. The principal and six...") (top)

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