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Gershow Recycling Teams Up with Local First Responders to Distribute Thanksgiving Turkeys to Local Families in Need

On November 25, in celebration of Thanksgiving and assisting the community, Gershow Recycling worked with local law enforcement agencies and fire departments to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to local families in need. Those who received the turkeys included the Fire Department of New York’s (FDNY) Engine 231/Ladder 120 at Watkins Street; FDNY’s Engine 290/Ladder 103 “Pride of Sheffield Avenue”; FDNY’s Engine 332/Ladder 175 at Bradford Street; FDNY’s Rescue Squad 252; FDNY’s Rescue Company No. 2; the Emergency Service Unit; and the New York Police Department’s 73rd and 75th Precincts.

This is the 10th year in a row that Gershow has donated turkeys to local police and fire departments.

Jonathan Abrams of Gershow Recycling (third from left), former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (second from right) and Gershow Manager Carlos Suarez (right) presented turkeys to members of the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct.

Carlos Suarez (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling and Jonathan Abrams of Gershow Recycling (right) presented turkeys to members of the FDNY’s Engine 231/Ladder 120 at Watkins Street.

Former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (third from right), Jonathan Abrams of Gershow Recycling (second from right) and Carlos Suarez (right), Manager, Gershow Recycling, presented turkeys to members of the FDNY’s Engine 332/Ladder 175 at Bradford Street.

Former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (fourth from right) and Carlos Suarez (third from right) presented turkeys to members of the FDNY’s Fire Rescue Company No. 2.

Jonathan Abrams of Gershow (left), Carlos Suarez (second from left), Manager, Gershow Recycling and former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (third from left) presented turkeys to members of the FDNY’s Engine 290/Ladder 103 “Pride of Sheffield Avenue.”

Carlos Suarez (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling, former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (third from left) and Jonathan Abrams of Gershow (right) presented turkeys to members of the FDNY’s Rescue Squad 252.

Jonathan Abrams of Gershow (left), former Gershow Manager Eric Kugler (second from right) and Carlos Suarez (right), Manager, Gershow Recycling, presented turkeys to the members of the Emergency Service Unit and the NYPD’s 75th Precinct.

Gershow Recycling Supports Long Island Zoo Day

Linda Davis, former President, Medford Chamber of Commerce, and her husband, Mike Davis, stand behind the check from Gershow Recycling during the chamber’s Long Island Zoo Day at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center on September 13. Also pictured are New York State Senator Dean Murray (kneeling, holding check), New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (standing, third from right) and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa (kneeling, fourth from right).

Event Supports Dystonia Awareness

Gershow Recycling supported the Medford Chamber of Commerce’s Long Island Zoo Day, which was held at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center in Yaphank on September 13 to raise awareness of dystonia.

Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes the muscles to contract. This can cause twisting motions or other movements that happen repeatedly and that aren’t under the person’s control.

Gershow Recycling Participated in the Tesla Science Expo

Pictured (left to right): Nataly Nolasco Cordová, Call Center Representative; Reina Reyes Guevara, Logistics Coordinator; and Dave Seiler, Account Executive, Gershow Recycling. Standing in front of Mr Seiler: Logan Seiler, his son.

Gershow Recycling took part in the Tesla Science Expo, which took place at the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) in Shoreham on July 12. The company was on hand to encourage attendees to recycle and explain to them how different types of scrap products — such as cars, appliances, and building materials — are recycled.

Since 2013, Gershow has provided the use of its scrap metal containers for the TSCW as part of its efforts to help the non-profit organization fund the renovation of Wardenclyffe, which is the site of the only remaining laboratory of the famous inventor, Nikola Tesla. In addition, Gershow has sponsored and participated in “Metal for Tesla,” a scrap metal fundraising event to benefit TSCW.

Gershow Recycling Donates Use of Junk Car to Sayville High School SADD Chapter

Jeremy Jordon (left), Director of Safety, Gershow Recycling, is joined by the members of the Sayville High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter. Also pictured (left to right): Saeeda Mokarran, Vice President; Ruth Tyldesley, Moderator; Kylie Kacinski and Gabriella Maffettone, Co-Presidents; Meghan Brady, Treasurer; and Allison Frontino, Social Media Coordinator.

In support of local schools and the community, Gershow Recycling donated the use of a junk car to the Sayville High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter. The car serves as a reminder for students to drive safely.

The junk car was on display in front of the school to show students the consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as the dangers of driving while distracted by texting or talking on cell phones. The Sayville SADD chapter thanked Gershow for its assistance and its use of the vehicle.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School Graduating Senior Moriah Farrell

Pictured are Scott Kolesari (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling, and Moriah Farrell (right), a member of Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School’s Class of 2025.

Ms. Farrell was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Herricks High School Graduating Senior Earfon Teymourian-Rad

Pictured are Earfon Teymourian-Rad (left), a member of Herricks High School’s Class of 2025 and Peter O’Donovan (right), Manager, Gershow Recycling.

Mr. Teymourian-Rad was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Valley Stream Central High School Graduating Senior Marlon Clarke

Pictured are Peter O’Donovan (left), Manager, Gershow Recycling, and Marlon Clarke (right), a member of Valley Stream Central High School’s Class of 2025.

Mr. Clarke was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Longwood High School Graduating Senior Cole Lafler

Pictured are Cole Lafler (left), a member of Longwood High School’s Class of 2025 and Tanya Pottinger (right), Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling.

Mr. Lafler was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Bellport High School Graduating Seniors Matthew Webster and Adriel Ferguson

Pictured in the first photo are Tanya Pottinger (left), Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling, and Matthew Webster (right), a member of Bellport High School’s Class of 2025.

Pictured in the second photo are Adriel Ferguson (left), a member of Bellport High School’s Class of 2025, and Tanya Pottinger (right), Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling.

Mr. Webster and Ms. Ferguson were each awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

Gershow Recycling Grants Environmental Conservation Scholarship to Patchogue-Medford High School Graduating Senior Kelly Delgado Pacheco

Pictured are Tanya Pottinger (left), Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling, and Kelly Delgado Pacheco (right), a member of Patchogue-Medford High School’s Class of 2025.

Ms. Delgado Pacheco was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling. As a leading environmental recycling company, Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a degree in either engineering or environmental science.

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