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Gershow Recycling’s Brooklyn Facility to Appear on August 3 Episode of Spike TV’s “Scrappers”
July 27, 2010

On August 3, Gershow Recycling will be featured in the premiere of Spike TV’s new show, “Scrappers.” Filmed entirely in Brooklyn, “Scrappers” is a comedic reality show featuring Brooklyn’s toughest scrap metal collectors. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Safety Director Charles Keeling Named President of American Society of Safety Engineers’ Long Island Chapter
July 1, 2010

Charles J. Keeling, Safety Director, Gershow Recycling, has been named President of the Long Island Chapter of The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). FULL STORY »

Patchogue Lions Club Hosts “Christmas in June” for Local School Children at Boomer's Family Fun Center
June 24, 2010

The Patchogue Lions Club held its tenth annual “Christmas in June” event on Thursday, June 24 at Boomer's Family Fun Center in Medford. For the fifth consecutive year, as part of its ongoing community service, Gershow Recycling sponsored the event by donating $2,500. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates $1,250 to American Cancer Society at Sayville Relay For Life
June 23, 2010

On June 12-13, employees at Gershow Recycling joined members of “Patsy’s Gang” to take part in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Sayville Middle School, where Gershow donated $1,250 to Patsy’s Gang... FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to Patchogue-Medford High School Student
June 14, 2010

Pictured are Jonathan Abrams (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling, and Patchogue-Medford High School student Pavel Salnikov (right). Mr. Salnikov was recently awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship from Gershow Recycling. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to Longwood High School Student
June 14, 2010

Pictured are Jonathan Abrams (right), Manager, Gershow Recycling, and Longwood High School student Srijita Chakraborty (left). Ms. Chakraborty was recently awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship from Gershow Recycling. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarships to South Country Student
June 14, 2010

Pictured are Tanya Pottinger (left), Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling, and Adam Howe (right), a student at Bellport High School. Mr. Howe was recently awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship from Gershow Recycling. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates 30 Vehicles to Third Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament
May 28, 2010

In support of local fire departments and the Huntington community, Gershow Recycling donated 30 vehicles to the Third Annual Chuck Varese Vehicle Extrication Tournament. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling’s Jonathan Abrams Speaks at Career Day Program at Longwood High School
May 21, 2010

On May 3, Jonathan Abrams, Manager, Gershow Recycling, visited a classroom at Longwood High School to describe what his company does during a Career Day program attended by approximately 20 students with special needs. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Hosts Multi-Departmental Rescue Training Exercise At Huntington Station Facility
May 4, 2010

In support of local fire departments and the Huntington community, Gershow Recycling hosted a multi-departmental rescue training exercise at its facility in Huntington Station on May 2. FULL STORY »

Huntington Fire Departments 'React' to Mock Crash
May 2, 2010

In a practice drill, nine fire departments from Huntington township gathered at Gershow Recycling to rescue 75 "victims" from a New York City transit bus as well as two vehicles, during a simulated accident. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Supports “Patsy’s Gang” with $1,250 Donation to American Cancer Society
April 23, 2010

In support of local charities, Gershow Recycling presented a check in the amount of $1,250 to “Patsy's Gang,” who will participate at the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” on June 12 at Sayville Middle School. FULL STORY »

Earth Day Media Tours and Interviews
April 19, 2010

Gershow Recycling is available for media tours and interviews in conjunction with Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd. For the past 45 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. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Honored by SBPLI for Support and Participation in Long Island FIRST Robotics Competition
April 8, 2010

At the 11th annual Long Island FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, Gershow Recycling was honored by School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) for its support of the organization, local robotics programs and the tournament. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Center Donates 14 Used Cars for Annual Extrication Competition
March 4, 2010

In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services crews, Gershow Recycling Corp. donated 14 cars used at the annual extrication competition at Long Island's 2010 Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Center by Brooklyn Ink on Vimeo
March 3, 2010

Watch a video by Brooklyn Ink on the Gershow Recycling Center. WATCH VIDEO »

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Save-A-Pet Receives $5,000 Grant from Gershow Recycling
February 22, 2010

At the 10th Annual "Evening for the Love of Animals" 2010 Fur Ball, which was held on February 11, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center received a check in the amount of $5,000 from Gershow Recycling as part of Save-A-Pet's "Clunkers for Critters" program. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Appeared on the Science Channel
February 9, 2010

Science Channel visited Gershow Recycling's Medford facility for a taping of an episode of "Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible," hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku. FULL STORY »

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Gershow Recycling Donates $5,000 in Support of Patchogue Medford High School Robotics Team and LI Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
February 4, 2010

In support of the Patchogue-Medford community, Gershow Recycling came to Patchogue-Medford High School on February 3 to donate $2,500 each to the Patchogue-Medford High School robotics team and School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI).
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Gershow Recycling Donates Aluminum Scrap to High School Robotics Teams
February 3, 2010

To support local high school robotics teams participating in the upcoming Long Island FIRST Robotics Competition, Gershow Recycling invited teams to its Medford facility to receive free aluminum scrap.
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Gershow Recycling Scholarships Available to Local High School Seniors
January 25, 2010

Gershow Recycling has announced that it is providing three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Brookhaven area.
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Cub Scout Pack #543 Visits Gershow Recycling
December 31, 2009

Cub Scout Pack #543 of Patchogue-Medford, received a tour of Gershow Recycling's facility in Medford.
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Gershow Recycling Supports Lions Club's Annual Holiday Toy Drive at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
December 17, 2009

Gershow Recycling assisted the Patchogue Lions Club with a $1,000 donation towards for organization's annual holiday toy drive.
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Gershow Recycling Makes the Holidays Happier for Long Island's Families in Need
November 24, 2009

To make this Thanksgiving a happier one for Long Island's families in need, Ray Colon, Manager, Gershow Recycling, presented Frank Sinisi, President, PRONTO Long Island, with a check for $2,000. The money will be used to help purchase approximately 200 Thanksgiving turkeys. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Supports Winner of Pumpkin Flinging Contest
November 9, 2009

On November 1, The Islip High School Catapult Team participated in the Long Island Championship Pumpkin Fling, which took place at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center in Yaphank. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates Two Vehicles to Medford FD for Extrication Training Exercise
October 27, 2009

In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services crews, Gershow Recycling regularly donates cars to local fire and ambulance companies for training exercises. FULL STORY »

Fox News Channel Visits Gershow Recycling
October 6, 2009

Fox News Channel reporter Julie Banderas (center) poses with the Fox News crew between live segments shot at Gershow's Medford facility on October 1. FULL STORY »

"Road to Recovery" - Fox News at Gershow Recycling
October 1, 2009

The Fox News Channel (Cablevision Channel 26) was at Gershow Recycling in Medford today for a live segment as part of its "Road to Recovery" series highlighting businesses and how they are handling the recession and prospects for the future. FULL STORY »

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   October 1, 2009

Gershow Recycling Supports Local Catapult Team's Attempt to Break Pumpkin-Flinging Record
September 30, 2009

Gershow Recycling recently donated two pieces of angle iron to Kenneth Phalen, Coach of the Islip High School Catapult Team, for a catapult Mr. Phalen's team is building for the upcoming Long Island Championship Pumpkin Fling. FULL STORY »

"Road to Recovery" - Fox News at Gershow Recycling
August 20, 2009

The Fox News Channel (Cablevision Channel 26) was at Gershow Recycling in Medford today for a live segment as part of its "Road to Recovery" series highlighting businesses and how they are handling the recession and prospects for the future. FULL STORY »

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   August 20, 2009

"Cash for Clunkers" Coverage
August 14, 2009

Gershow Recyling, the only company currently certified on Long Island to scrap "Cash for Clunkers," received coverage for its participation in the federal program. Photos and videos of Gershow Recycling appeared in mainstream national media publications. VIEW COVERAGE »

Gershow Recycling Donates $2,000 for Play for Peace Soccer Tournament
August 4, 2009

Gershow Recycling sponsored and donated $2,000 to help defray the costs of putting on the Play for Peace/Jugando Por La Paz Soccer Tournament, which was held August 1 at the Patchogue-Medford Youth Soccer Complex in Medford. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling & Cash for Clunkers on News 12
July 30, 2009

Gershow Recycling was featured on News 12. VIEW VIDEO »

Gershow Recycling Donates in Support of the Town of Huntington's Fighting 69th Homecoming Event
July 29, 2009

Gershow Recycling recently donated 25 cases of bottled water in support of the Town of Huntington’s Fighting 69th homecoming event held on Saturday, July 25, 2009. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates $500 to American Cancer Society at Sayville Relay For Life
July 27, 2009

On May 30-31, employees at Gershow Recycling took part in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Sayville Middle School, where the company donated $500 in joining its employees who also raised funds to support the fight against cancer. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates Recycling Activity Books to Boy Scout Pack #438
July 24, 2009

On May 28, as part of one of its ongoing community service programs, Gershow Recycling made copies of its “Go Green” and “Earth is Worth It” recycling activity books available to members of a local Suffolk County Boy Scouts chapter in the Oakdale/Bohemia area. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Sponsors Patchogue Lions Club's "Christmas in June" for Local School Children
June 26, 2009

The Patchogue Lions club held its ninth annual “Christmas in June” event on Thursday, June 25 at Boomer's Family Fun Center, located at 655 Long Island Avenue in Medford, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For the fourth consecutive year, as part of its ongoing community service, Gershow Recycling sponsored the event by donating $2,500.
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Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to Patchogue-Medford High School Student
June 17, 2009

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to Longwood High School Student
June 17, 2009

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarships to South Country Student
June 17, 2009

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

"Road to Recovery" - Fox News at Gershow Recycling
June 11, 2009

The Fox News Channel (Cablevision Channel 26) was at Gershow Recycling in Medford today for two live segments as part of its "Road to Recovery" series highlighting businesses and how they are handling the recession and prospects for the future. FULL STORY »

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    June 11, 2009

Gershow Recycling Says Recycling Is the Key to Transforming the U.S. Economy and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 15, 2009

Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling, says the use of recycled steel to create new products will not only save manufacturers money on purchasing raw materials, but those same manufacturers will help preserve the environment by reducing emissions. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates $1,000 to Medford Hamlet Foundation
May 12, 2009

Gershow Recycling came to Patchogue-Medford High School on March 13 to present a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Medford Hamlet Foundation. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Donates Car to Great River F.D.
for Extrication Training Exercise
April 28, 2009

In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services crews, Gershow Recycling Corp. donated a car from its Bay Shore facility to the Great River Fire Department on April 23. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Says Passage of “Cash-for-Clunkers” Will Help Stimulate the Economy
April 27, 2009

Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling, says proposed legislation in Congress that would provide financial incentives for people to get rid of their older vehicles and buy newer, more fuel-efficient ones would be an effective way to provide stimulus to the U.S. economy. FULL STORY »

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    April 27, 2009

Gershow Recycling’s Wearing of the “Green”
at St. Patrick’s Day Event
April 10, 2009

On April 5, Gershow Recycling took part in the 14th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Patchogue Village. Employees at Gershow proudly displayed the company’s banner during the parade. FULL STORY »

Gershow Sponsors 2009 Great Brookhaven Cleanup
April 7, 2009

Join Gershow Recycling in participating in the 2009 Great Brookhaven Cleanup. Last year, over 4,000 residents joined together to collect over 87 tons of waste, the greatest single cleanup in Brookhaven Town’s history. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Will Be Among the First to See a Recovering Economy
March 26, 2009

Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling, says his company will be one of the first to see economic conditions improving. He says that, when his scrap yards get busy again with junk cars, old stoves and scrap from home improvements, the economy will be on its way to recovering. FULL STORY »

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    April 20, 2009

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    April 27, 2009

Gershow Recycling Joins Girl Scouts in Making a Happier Valentine’s Day for Assisted Living Facility Residents
February 13, 2009

Gershow Recycling and Girl Scouts were joined by Suffolk County Legislator Jack Eddington and Brookhaven Town Councilman Tim Mazzei in giving out carnations, handmade Valentine’s Day cards and recyclable shopping bags to residents of McPeak’s Assisted Living Residence in Patchogue and Medford Hamlet Assisted Living Residence in Medford. FULL STORY »

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    February 26, 2009

Gershow Donates 14 Cars for Extraction Competition
January 29, 2009

In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services crews, Gershow Recycling donated 14 cars used at the annual extraction competition at Long Island’s Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show 2009. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Supports Patchogue-Medford
High School Robotics Team
January 23, 2009

Upon learning that the Patchogue-Medford robotics team was in need of funds to compete in the 2009 competition, Suffolk County Legislator Jack Eddington reached out to local businesses, asking them for their financial support. FULL STORY »

How to Hold on to Your Cash
January 12, 2009

Some companies are sticking with their work force, even if it means sacrificing short-term margins. Gershow Recycling Corp. in Medford is staying fully staffed, but is cutting back on overtime. "These are people who have been very loyal to us and we've been very loyal to them," said Gershow President Kevin Gershowitz. "We sacrifice margins to maintain employment." FULL STORY »

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Toy Drive
December 22, 2008

With assistance from the Patchogue Lion’s Club, Gershow Recycling helped distribute more than $1,000 in toys to children who were staying at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in East Patchogue during the holidays. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling: Providing “Green Jobs” for More Than 40 Years
December 5, 2008

Since 1964, Gershow Recycling has been the leader in recycling of scrap metal, and the creation of “green jobs” in the community. Kevin Gershowitz, President, Gershow Recycling, believes that recycling should be part of this new job creation effort, and that Long Island — as well as other areas in the U.S. — should do its part to develop new technologies to allow more and more waste to be recycled, reused and converted into new sources of energy. FULL STORY »

Save-A-Pet Receives $1,000 Donation for “Gianni Memorial Fund” from Gershow Recycling
December 4, 2008

Jonathan Abrams, Manager, Gershow Recycling presents a $1,000 check to Dori Scofield, President/Founder, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption, at Save-A-Pet’s office in Port Jefferson Station on December 3. FULL STORY »

A Trip Through The Junkyard
October 31, 2008 : The Brooklyn Ink

Look out the subway car window on the L line as you roll into Brownsville and you’ll see towers of rusted metal. This is Gershow’s Recycling Center, a scrap metal yard in the heart of the neighborhood. This is where cars go to die. But venture inside and you’ll discover a place of rebirth. FULL STORY » VIEW PDF »

Gershow Recycling Recycles Over 100 NYC Buses
September 18, 2008

Gershow Recycling recently acquired 131 New York City public buses following a successful bid. Following preparation to remove the vehicles of fuel and other liquids, the buses are then cut and shredded, separating the recyclable materials from the non-recyclable materials. FULL STORY »

Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services Honors Kevin Gershowitz and Stephanie Caravolos As Its
“Man and Woman of the Year”
September 16, 2008

Kevin Gershowitz, president of Gershow Recycling in Medford, and Stephanie Caravolos, president of Baruti Construction in Patchogue, are being honored as the Patchogue-Medford Youth Services “Man and Woman of the Year” at the community organization’s fundraiser on November 7. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Supports Girl Scouts’ Operation Cookie
August 21, 2008

Gershow Recycling Corp. President Kevin Gershowitz is seen presenting a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County in support of “Operation Cookie.” Operation Cookie is the Girl Scouts’ annual campaign to send Girl Scout Cookies to U.S. troops serving overseas. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Sponsors Patchogue Lions Christmas in June for 120 Local School Children
July 18, 2008

Sponsored by Gershow Recycling, the Patchogue Lions Club held its 8th annual “Christmas in June event on Thursday, June 26, 2008 for approximately 120 school children from seven elementary schools selected by Patchogue-Medford School District principals. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling, Long Island Scrap Metal Industry Available to Comment upon County Executive Signing Scrap Metal Theft Legislation into Law
July 10, 2008

We are pleased the County Executive is signing this bill into law today. The legislation’s stiff fines and broad application sends a strong message that Suffolk County will not tolerate the illegal sale of scrap metal. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to Longwood Student
June 13, 2008

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarship to South Country Student
June 13, 2008

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Grants Scholarships to Patchogue-Medford Students
June 13, 2008

As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing environmental science or engineering. FULL STORY »

Long Island Scrap Metal Industry Theft Advisory Group Holds Inaugural Meeting
May 30, 2008

The first meeting was held at Gershow Recycling and brought together members of the scrap metal industry, law enforcement and government in an effort to address the growing problem of scrap metal theft. FULL STORY »

Gershow Recycling Supports the Great Brookhaven Clean-Up
May 22, 2008

Gershow Recycling and Chester Mountain Spring Water teamed up to support the Great Brookhaven Clean-Up by donating 226 cases of water to the two thousand volunteers who participated in the Great Brookhaven Clean-Up. FULL STORY »

Suffolk Community College Industrial Safety Engineering Students Learn Safety at Gershow Recycling
May 6, 2008

Industrial safety engineering students from Suffolk Community College recently received classroom instruction and tours of the leading environmental recycling company. FULL STORY »