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Charlie Franza, 94, reminisced about two women who captured his heart: his first love, Mary, and his wife, Nettie.

Charlie Franza often shot his subjects from afar. A U.S. Army Air Forces veteran, Franza, who grew up in Philadelphia, enlisted in 1942 and served as a photo lab technician at Mitchel Air Force Base in Hempstead. He guarded highly sensitive information and was sworn to secrecy. more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/6/17

Carmen Rivera, a Salisbury/East Meadow Senior Center resident, often reminisces about her time in the military with friends and family.

A Puerto Rican in Germany

Carmen Rivera delicately placed her official military photo taken on Nov. 6, 1972 in her palm. This month marks 45 years since Rivera joined the U.S. Army. “Wasn’t I pretty?” she laughed. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/15/17

Alfonso Caggiano, far left, and his longtime friend Charlie Franza were honored by the Salisbury East Meadow Senior Center on Aug. 17. The event was organized by Caggiano’s wife, Phyllis, who is the center’s co-president.

Thirteen veterans are honored for their service

“She stood me up on our first date,” Alfonso Caggiano, 93, said. “I was furious!” Caggiano recalled meeting then 17-year-old Phyllis Riccardi in 1951 in Manhattan. After his 1946 discharge from the Army, he became a jewelry designer. Phyllis worked in a clothing factory. After she asked a co-worker about him, Caggiano asked her on a date. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/14/17

Charlie Franza, 94, handed out Hershey’s Kisses to Salisbury Senior Center members with help from East Meadow Senior Center President Phyllis Caggiano during the annual Kissing Angels event.

Making new aquaintances

After slipping into the familiar white robe and securing the angel wings on his shoulders, Charlie Franza, 94, prepared to head into the Salisbury Senior Center’s all-purpose room to hand out Hershey’s Kisses to residents one last time. more

By Stephany Reyes | 2/22/17

'She's going to outlive us all'

Balloons tied to floral centerpieces adorned the rows of tables set up in the East Meadow Senior Center’s all-purpose room in preparation for a resident’s birthday celebration on Nov. 30. more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/8/16

Phyllis Caggiano, the center’s president, helped Rose and Dominik LaBruna — who dressed as St. Joseph for the occasion — hand out pastries.

Saints march into E. Meadow Senior Center

The saints came marching into the East Meadow Senior Center last week — two of them, at least. A little more than a week before their respective feast days, St. Patrick and St. Joseph … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/17/16

Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes met with dozens of senior citizens to discuss their concerns about the vacant Waldbaum’s.

"We need it"

Speaking to more than two dozen senior citizens gathered outside the now-vacant East Meadow Waldbaum’s on Monday morning, Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes asked how many of them would like … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/2/16

John Mallico, the commander of the East Meadow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736, was the “kissing angel” at the East Meadow Senior Center’s Valentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 17. President Phyllis Caggiano, right, organized the celebration to celebrate the season of love.

Senior Center celebrates season of love

Community members might know John Mallico as the commander of the East Meadow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736. But last week, Mallico embraced a new title: the “kissing … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/24/16

Kayena and Kelani of Dancin’ in the City posed for photos with East Meadow Senior Center President Phyllis Caggiano and plenty of attendees who enjoyed the duo’s performance.

Seniors celebrate at Hawaiian Thanksgiving party

East Meadow Senior Center President Phyllis Caggiano said community members who planned to attend her Thanksgiving luncheon were confused when they heard about her party plans. They weren’t … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/13/15

Ed Moreines, at left, Charles Franza, Todd Goldfarb of the Town of Hempstead, Carmine Cella, Tom Nicoletti, James Carbone (in back), Stephanie Rossetti, John Mallico, Al Caggiano, John Errico, and Cliff Way, in front, were all honored.

A day for the veterans

The veterans each took their turn at the podium, introducing themselves and providing a brief history of their service time many years ago. Nearly all of them served in World War II. more

By David Weingrad | 6/17/15

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