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'She Saves People’s Lives Everyday': Why Long Island Nurse Is A Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact on Long Island.

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact on Long Island.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact on Long Island. (Courtesy of Brittany Higgins)

LONG ISLAND, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Brittany Higgins who nominated her twin sister Gina-Marie Grassano of Long Island.

Local hero’s full name

Gina-Marie Grassano

Local hero’s home state

New York

Local hero’s Patch

Long Island

How do you know the local hero?

Twin sister

What does the local hero do?

Registered Cardiac Nurse

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

She saves people’s lives everyday

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

How incredible of a person and nurse she is

Thank you for all you do, Gina-Marie Grassano!

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