East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Garden of Heroes
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
1. Garden of Heroes Marker
Built in memory of the East Rockaway victims of the Pandemic of 2020 and in recognition of the valiant and selfless dedication to duty of its first responders, healthcare professionals and essential workers. The Village of East Rockaway recognizes the sacrifices of all Americans during those challenging times.
Dedicated September 26th, 2022.
Mayor Bruno Romano Deputy Mayor Gordon J. Fox Trustee Rich Bilello Trustee Tim OHagan Trustee Jack Felbinger
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.
Location. 40° 38.524′ N, 73° 39.559′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Ocean Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in McNulty Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Rockaway NY 11518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site Of (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Davison Home (about 700 feet away); Dave Push (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Oven (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Waterfront (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. Garden of Heroes Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
3. McNulty Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
