Half Hollow Hills Student Recognized For Community Service

COMMACK, NY — Half Hollow Hills High School West sophomore Alex J. Nuzzolo has dedicated himself to community service, according to a news release from Suffolk County Legislator Susan A. Berland's Office. Berland recently recognized Nuzzolo with a proclamation.

Over the years, Alex has prepared and donated meals to the Ronald McDonald House, served as a volunteer coordinator at Help Mrs. Claus, volunteered at holiday food distribution events at various churches, prepared meals for Helping Hands Rescue Mission during Hurricane Sandy, and coordinated a fundraiser to donate money towards the purchase of an off-road wheelchair.

When Alex heard that his father’s employer, OpenText, would be donating $1,000,000 to food banks around the world, he was determined to see some of that money come to Long Island.

Alex, after working with his dad, OpenText and the staff of Island Harvest, helped secure a $5,000 donation to the Suffolk County-based food bank. The donation helped feed 200 families that the Hispanic Counseling Center of Hempstead serves over the holiday season.

"Alex is a remarkable young man and his service to our community is just amazing," Berland said via news release. "He has demonstrated a profound commitment to helping others, setting the foundation of a lifetime of service and making his family, friends and community proud. I was so proud to recognize him with a proclamation in celebration of all that he’s done."