8th Annual Fall Celebration Honors Gee Antapli-Zeb
On November 13th, over 150 guests gathered at Flowerfield in St. James in celebration of resilience and family togetherness at the 8th Annual Fall Celebration. As this year’s honoree, Gee Antapli-Zeb shared her moving story and helped to raise essential funds that will benefit families like hers for years to come. Over nine years ago, […]
Nick’s Marathon Plays for Fun & Charity
Gaming with a Purpose Nick’s Marathon, a beloved annual 48-hour video game fundraiser, helped to raise $50,000 to support Ronald McDonald House New York Metro. The team behind Nick’s Marathon hosted a live, internet broadcast November 8-11 that brought gamers and families together under one roof for a weekend of fun, friendship, and philanthropy. This […]
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Halloween Comedy Show Brings Joy for a Cause
The room was filled with laughter, costumes, and community spirit at our annual Halloween Comedy Show, hosted by the Ronald McDonald House New Hyde Park Advisory Council. The event, held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, took place at the Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore and was completely sold out! The show began at 8:00 p.m., […]
Attorney Sameer Chopra of Chopra & Nocerino Honored at Ronald McDonald House Gala
Sameer Chopra, founding partner at the personal injury law firm Chopra & Nocerino, has been selected as this year’s 2025 Annual Gala honoree. Chopra is the sole Gala honoree by Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New York Metro in recognition of his outstanding contributions to both the legal profession and the community. Chopra was honored […]
From Our Family to Yours: Giannola Family Dedicates Lounge at Ronald McDonald House
Friends and family celebrated the grand opening of our newly renovated third floor lounge at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1, 2025. The renovation was made possible through a $125,000 gift from the Giannola family. The Giannola family was honored at Ronald McDonald House’s 2023 Gala celebration. […]
Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run Held at Stony Brook University
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the second annual Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run, took place at Stony Brook University. The run was a heartfelt event supporting Ronald McDonald House’s efforts to build a new House in Suffolk County. Held on the university’s campus, Anthony’s Red Shoe FunD Run brought together Stony Brook students, faculty, staff […]
Hope, Healing & Hair: Salon Day in Stony Brook
Parents at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital got some TLC at the first-ever Salon Day. Meet Tina Duffy, co-owner and stylist at Waves Salon in Hauppauge. Tina has styled thousands of people with heartbreaking stories and over the years, but volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms called to her. Tina, co-owner Freddy Mattera, and stylist […]
Michael Fallarino’s Marathon Mission for Team RMHC
Michael Fallarino has seen a lot of change over his fourteen years on the Board of Directors at RMHC New York Metro. One thing that hasn’t changed? Michael’s love of running. When Mike started running races in 1979, there were no smart watches or gels. “I used to fuel up on Lifesavers candy and water!” […]
The Future of Stony Brook Project Design
Stony Brook Project Design will offer interior design professionals an opportunity to transform the lives of hospitalized children and families in Suffolk County. Built on the heels of Project Design Phase 1 & 2 in New Hyde Park, Stony Brook Project Design will offer local creative professionals to lend their time and talents to a […]
Fun Smiles at the Summer Kids Club Carnival
Monday, August 11th was a day to remember thanks to the Summer Kids Club Carnival. Kids ages 2-16 years old enjoyed outdoor and indoor fun at Ronald McDonald House New York Metro’s first summer carnival. From face painting, cotton candy, water guns, and fun giveaways, the Carnival offered something for every child to enjoy. Kids […]