Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) attended the recent dinner dance held by the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church parish in Merrick. Leg Denenberg presented a citation to the vibrant Greek community honoring their myriad contributions in all aspects of Merrick life. He is pictured with Father Nikiforos Fakinos, pastor of St. Demetrios; Parish Council President Gus Tsakos; dinner dance committee members Apostolos Trampakolous; Theoni Anaganostou and Nick Sarantakos; Nick Stathopoules and Athanasios Pragias and Nick Boultadakis, the proprietor of The Sandcastle where the event was held.