Teresa WardCleaning service owner

Teresa Ward of Rocky Point has received two awards from the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International: a second-place award for website design and a first-place award for "Teresa Girl," a 1950s-themed talent competition that gives participants a chance to represent the company at other events. Ward, an association member since 2004, is the owner of Teresa's Family Cleaning, a residential cleaning company that stresses the importance of environmentally friendly cleaning practices. She is also a member of several local organizations including the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and Friends for Life Foundation in Melville.

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.  Credit: Newsday Studios

'It's depressing, it's frustrating' A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.  Credit: Newsday Studios

'It's depressing, it's frustrating' A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

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