East Massapequa, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Plainedge, South Farmingdale and Long Island, New York
Thursday, December 5, 2024
L. to r. Larry Weinberger, Stephanie Diller, Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato at fundraiser..
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and local businessman Larry Weinberger recently hosted an inaugural fundraiser for the Detective Jonathan Diller Scholarship Fund at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh on Nov. 20.
A total of approximately $70,000 was raised to directly fund annual scholarships for tuition at Diller’s former high school, St. Mary’s, in Mahasset.
Diller was a NYPD detective who lost his life in the line of duty March 25 when he was murdered during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens.
The scholarship fund was designed to serve as a lasting tribute honoring Diller’s life and legacy.
The fundraiser, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., drew in approximately 500 people, including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and representatives from the NYPD, Nassau County Police department, Suffolk County Police department, and other elected officials.
The Pipes & Drums of The Emerald Society of the NYPD performed, as did the Joe Saladino Band, featuring the supervisor on drums.
The event offered food, drinks, raffle prizes, live auctions, and entertainment. John Theissen ran a live auction, while John Murray, the proprietor of Mulchay’s, offered a special rate for use of the pub.
Nearly 50 local businesses sponsored or donated money or prizes to the fundraising effort. Raffle prizes included gift certificates and other items from a wide variety of local establishments, including VIP tickets to the Billy Joel Exhibit at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The fund was organized and established by Weinberger, president of MGD Investments, who gathered supporters and sponsors.
Those interested in supporting the charity can visit tinyurl.com/DillerScholarshipFund.
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