Nurse Who 'Really Cares About Others': Huntington Local Hero

HUNTINGTON, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Breanna Alterescu, who nominated Kristin D'Angelo of Huntington.

Name:
Kristin D'Angelo

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Health Care

Relationship to nominee:
My big sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters

Reason for recognition:
Kristin is a nurse at Stony Brook University Hospital and still finds the time to be a positive role model for me!!

One thing to know:
She really cares about others

Thank you for all you do, Kristin!

>> Do you have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across New York here.

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