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Gershow Donates Use of 30 Vehicles for 7th Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament

Pictured behind the table are (front row, left to right) NYS Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan Berland, Tournament Director Robert “Beefy” Varese, his girlfriend Jeanne Vadasz, his daughter Rebecca Varese, Gershow Vice President of Special Projects Steve Rossetti, and Gershow Manager Rich D’Angelo.

In support of local fire departments and the Huntington community, Gershow Recycling donated the use of 30 vehicles for the 7th Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament, which was held at the Northport Fire Department’s Training Grounds on May 10.

Twenty-one teams from 12 fire departments in the Town of Huntington, as well as fire departments from North Bellmore, West Babylon, and Kings Park, competed in the tournament. Each team was judged on the amount of time it took to perform the extrication, the handling of equipment and the safety procedures they followed. After the tournament ended, the vehicles were shredded and recycled at Gershow’s facility. Proceeds from the tournament went to benefit the Suffolk County Burn Center.

Newsday: “Lifesavers Face Off in Annual Tourney,” 5/11/14

Earth Day Recycling at Medford Facility

Newsday

Earth Day is like any other day at Gershow Recycling in Medford. On April 21, 2014, Newsday visited the facility and talked to Long Islanders about what it meant to recycle on Earth Day.

Earth Day Media Tours and Interviews

Gershow Recycling is available for media tours and interviews in conjunction with Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22nd. For 50 years, Gershow Recycling has been helping to preserve Long Island’s environment by recycling metals, including aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron, appliances, cars and vehicles, and takes pride in calling itself one of Long Island’s first environmental companies. Each year, Gershow recycles enough vehicles to stretch end to end from Medford to North Carolina, or to fill all eight lanes of the Long Island Expressway from the Midtown Tunnel to Riverhead.

“Our company has always considered itself integral to conservation efforts on Long Island. Upwards of 90% of the steel that is produced worldwide uses recycled metals, including almost all of the steel produced in the United States. Our industry proves that recycling works and helps preserve natural resources for future generations,” said Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling.

During springtime, many residents undertake spring cleaning or home improvements. Some of the common items that may be recycled include aluminum siding, household appliances, rakes, shovels, lawn mowers, power tools, barbecues, screen doors and windows, and bicycles.

The company’s goal is to recycle as much metal as possible from vehicles and other appliances so as to reduce waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

Spring Cleaning May Mean Money in Your Pocket

Bring Old Lawn Furniture, Barbecues and Appliances to Gershow

Because of a last-minute snowstorm that blew through parts of the country in late March, many people got off to a late start on their “spring cleaning,” getting rid of unwanted items lying around the house, garage and outdoors. Gershow Recycling is reminding those taking part in their springtime rituals that it is not too late to bring in their unwanted scrap metal to be recycled. The company says that many people may not realize that there may be some money in the scrap metal they are about to throw away.

“Many people who are cleaning out their garages and fixing up their homes may have some scrap lying around that can be recycled,” said Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling. “Anyone who is getting rid of items for spring cleaning such as lawn furniture, window screens, barbecues and lawn tools such as rakes and shovels can bring them to Gershow. When they bring their scrap to Gershow, they will not only be helping to preserve the environment, but they will get money for it as well.”

Gershow Recycling urges everyone to bring in their unwanted items to one of its nine Long Island and Brooklyn locations to receive cash for their scrap metal. Gershow accepts all types of metal, including aluminum, brass, copper, steel, cast iron, appliances, cars and vehicles. In keeping with its philosophy of “Conserving the Future by Recycling the Past,” Gershow Recycling purchases scrap metal that would have otherwise wound up in local landfills, and turns them into high-quality scrap products for recycling. The company recycles both ferrous and non-ferrous products.

There are nine convenient locations throughout Long Island and the metropolitan New York area:

Brooklyn
New Hyde Park
Valley Stream
Freeport
Huntington Station
Lindenhurst
Bay Shore
Medford
Riverhead

Gershow Recycling Announces Winner of Super Bowl Raffle

Customer Wins 50-Inch Flat Screen TV in Time For The Big Game

On January 31, Peter O’Donovan and Jason Baron, managers of Gershow Recycling’s Valley Stream facility, presented Ivan Truesdale of Long Beach with a fifty-inch Samsung flat screen TV, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Mr. Truesdale won the TV as part of Gershow’s Super Bowl raffle.

In appreciation of its customers, Gershow gave them a chance to win a flat screen TV. In order to be eligible, Gershow customers had to bring in at least $50 worth of scrap metal for the Valley Stream location. The winner was then randomly chosen.

Glory House Recovery, Inc. Receives $700 Donation from Gershow

Pictured (left to right): Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams, Terenna Williams, and Jonathan Abrams.

Gershow Recycling presented a check in the amount of $700 to Glory House Recovery, Inc. The donation was used to help purchase hundreds of toys that were given out to the children in the community at the organization’s fourth annual Holiday of Giving & Information Expo on December 14, 2013 at Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead.

The Holiday of Giving & Information Expo provided holiday joy and entertainment to families in the communities. The event was co-hosted by Glory House Recovery, Inc. and The Office of Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams. Both Legislator Abrahams and Glory House Recovery thanked Gershow for its generous donation and continuing support of the community.

Gershow previously worked with Legislator Abrahams and Glory House Recovery Inc. during the 30th annual National Night Out event on August 6, 2013 at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport. Those who came by Gershow’s table learned how to recycle their unwanted scrap metal. They also received children’s activity books, literature on the company, recyclable shopping bags and magnetic key chains.

Make a Fashion Statement at Work — Wear Protective Gear

Spotlight on Safety:

Each year, more than 4.1 million serious workplace injuries occur and each day, more than 12 workers die on the job, according to the United States Department of Labor. Therefore, it is crucial to take precautions by wearing the proper clothing, gear and footwear while in the workplace, especially if you are working amongst hazardous conditions.

Some essential safety wear includes gloves, glasses, boots, ear plugs, hats, and jackets that should be worn in industrial settings, whether it is handling heavy machinery or dangerous chemicals. Wearing the correct gear can be a matter of life and death for many workers. Below is a list of protective clothing items and why they are necessary:

Helmets/hats — These should be worn when working with large equipment, working at high levels outside, or even around moving objects. A bolt, rivet or tool can hit an employee’s head, which can result in permanent impairment or possibly death if it is not properly covered.
Safety glasses — Eyes can be damaged from dust, flying particles, broken metal or chemical splashes. Failure to wear protective eyewear may result in permanent loss of sight. Remember to wear a good pair that fully covers both of your eyes when working with chemicals, power equipment, and around machines.
Safety boots — Workers who work outdoors with heavy industrial equipment or indoor areas where sharp objects might have fallen on the ground are advised to invest in rubber boots, or metal toe-cap boots that fully protect the soles of the feet and toes in case of a fall or an accidental drop of a product/tool.
Gloves — Hand injuries are very common, mostly from chemicals, burns, electrical currents and dropped tools. Workers should have them on at all times in case of an accident to prevent burns, bruises, scrapes, electrical shock and even broken bones.
Earplugs — If you constantly work around loud machinery and/or noisy equipment, earplugs are a must. Leaving your ears exposed to continuously loud noises will cause hearing damage or hearing loss. Plugs may also help with tinnitus, which is the constant ringing of the ears.
Jackets — Always make sure to wear the proper jacket to prevent scrapes, burns, and bruises that could result from an accident with a machine or power tool. In addition, jackets are crucial if you work outside during the winter months when frostbite is a concern.
Vests — Wearing vests when working outside makes you visible to others who may not otherwise see you, thereby avoiding on-the-job injuries and death. For those who work at night, be sure to wear vests with reflective material. That way when a light shines on you, you can be seen. Reflective clothing approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is highly recommended.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,383 fatal work injuries in 2012 — most of them as a result of not wearing proper safety gear. Although injuries are down 25% since 2006, it is still imperative to wear the proper safety gear in the workplace. By wearing protective clothing, you are making a fashion statement, which says: “I choose to be safe.”

High School Robotics Teams Receive Aluminum Scrap from Gershow

On January 18, Gershow Recycling invited local high school robotics teams to its Medford facility to receive free aluminum scrap to help construct their robots to be used at School-Business Partnerships of Long Island’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Eight teams took advantage of the program and visited Gershow that day: Half Hollow Hills West, Hauppauge, Longwood, North Shore, Northport, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Sachem and Westhampton Beach.

Members of the robotics teams used the aluminum scrap and their kits of parts to help them build a 120-pound robot. They had six weeks to construct the robot and prepare for the competition. The robotics teams thanked Gershow for its support.

Pictured (left to right): Sachem High School Robotics Team Mentor Bob Wentzel, Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams and Sachem High School Robotics Team Member Bryan Mahony.

Pictured (left to right): Half Hollow Hills West High School Robotics Team Mentors Julian Aptowitz, Bob Thielemann and Yuri Wolf-Sonkin, Team Member Tom LaRosa and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): Northport High School Robotics Team Advisors Greg Robinson and Dan Moy, Mentor Andrew Hearn and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): Hauppauge High School Robotics Team Members James Spinaris, Brenna Buckley and Dennis Collins, Mentor Ken Smith and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): Plainview-Old Bethpage High School Robotics Team Members John Michell and Michael Saltzmann and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): North Shore High School Robotics Team Mentor Steve Peroni and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): Longwood High School Robotics Team Mentor Dan Reickhoff and Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams.

Pictured (left to right): Ashley Petersen and her father, Westhampton Beach High School Robotics Team Mentor Eric Petersen; Michelle Kryl; Gershow Manager Jonathan Abrams; and Michelle’s father, Westhampton Beach High School Robotics Team Mentor Tony Kryl.

Scholarship Program Expands to Riverhead High School

Once again, Gershow Recycling is expanding its scholarship program — this time to Riverhead High School, providing more one-time, $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Long Island and the metropolitan New York area. The program is now available to all local school districts in which Gershow’s facilities are located.

For the past 10 years, Gershow has offered a one-time, $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Patchogue-Medford High School, Bellport High School and Longwood High School. Last year, the company extended that opportunity for graduating seniors from the following high schools: Bay Shore High School, Walt Whitman High School in South Huntington, Lindenhurst High School, Valley Stream Central High School, Freeport High School, Herricks High School in New Hyde Park; and Frederick Douglass Academy VII in Brooklyn.

Students must pursue a degree in engineering or environmental sciences when entering college in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

Started in 1964 by Sam Gershowitz, Gershow Recycling began as a two-man operation with a tractor and trailer, a boom truck and the first portable car flattener. Now with its second generation carrying on its legacy, Gershow employs over 750 people on Long Island and the metropolitan New York area, contributing millions of dollars to the local economy, while helping to preserve the region’s environment.

2014 marks the tenth consecutive year that Gershow has offered the scholarship. “Since 1964, Gershow Recycling has been leading the way in preserving Long Island’s environment. This scholarship reflects our company’s goals of environmental conservation and the need to encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees to enhance our region’s and nation’s competitiveness,” said Kevin Gershowitz, president of Gershow Recycling.

Students who are interested in applying for the scholarship may contact their respective high schools.

Gershow Recycling Takes the Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics New York

Company Representatives and Their Families Take Part in the Polar Plunge in Support of Employee’s Daughter Who Is a SONY Participant

Pictured (front row, left to right): Daniel Colon, Christopher Colon, Andrew Abrams. Second row (l-r): Raymond Colon, JoJo Bertuccio, Danielle Bertuccio. Third row (l-r): Nicole LaRocco, Michelle Bertuccio, Janine Colon, Ray Colon, DeeJay Chasse, Andrea Dunn. Back row: Peter Bertuccio, Christina Rogers, Jonathan Abrams and Mike Donohue.

On November 23, members of Gershow Recycling and their families took part in the 4th Annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Gershow was also one of the sponsors at the event and provided doughnuts and hot chocolate for the participants.

The Polar Plunge is an annual event that helps raise money for special-needs athletes who take part in Special Olympics New York. Sponsors and community members jump in the Long Island Sound during the cold months to show support for the organization. This year, Gershow donated $500 to sponsor Lori Sindone, whose father, Louis, is a longtime Gershow employee. Lori has been competing in the Special Olympics for years.

Joe Bertuccio, Vice President, Gershow Recycling, has been raising money towards the Polar Plunge for the past few years along with his daughter, Danielle Bertuccio Chasse, a teacher who works with special-needs children. This year, Ms. Bertuccio Chasse — along with other family members of the Gershow employees — took the plunge.

Special Olympics New York is a nonprofit organization that has more than 60,000 athletes training and competing year-round in 22 Olympics-style sports. Athletes and their family members or caregivers are never charged to participate.

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