NY J01692

The Alper Family is designated as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Community Chest of Port Washington, to be celebrated on March 23, 2026, at the Port Washington Public Library

Four generations of the Alper family have served Port Washington for over 115 years, beginning when Sam and Mary Alper immigrated from Prussia before 1911 and opened what is now Alper's Hardware and Paint

Family members co-founded Temple Beth Israel and the local Hadassah chapter, and have volunteered with organizations including Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, and the Community Chest

The corner of Irma Avenue and Main Street in Port Washington was named "Alper's Corner" by the Town of North Hempstead in recognition of the family's long-standing business and community presence

The resolution directs that an engrossed copy be transmitted to the Alper Family