Embassy Diner owner honored for donation to hospital employees during historic blizzard

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with St. Joseph Hospital President Joseph Manopella in recognizing Embassy Diner owner Gus Tsiorvas, who generously donated breakfast for 80 frontline workers at the height of last week’s historic storm. 

They were also joined by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver Jeffrey Pravato.

Tsiorvas was recognized with a town citation and many accolades from local officials, as well as several staff members from St. Joseph Hospital, who extended thanks for his generosity.

“When I reached out to Gus, he didn’t hesitate for a moment; he immediately stepped up, preparing and delivering a full hot breakfast for 80 of our team members who were working tirelessly through one of the largest blizzards on record, and he generously refused to accept payment,” said Manopella. “If more people led with his kind of generosity and compassion, the world would undoubtedly be a better place.”