Keyword: veterans
183 results total, viewing 91 - 100
Don't miss out on the still-local Islanders
Even if you’re just a casual hockey fan, you’ve probably noticed that the New York Islanders are having a pretty good year. more
Speed-camera fiasco: born of desperation
When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . . more
Legion commander offers thanks
I am writing on behalf of American Legion Post 1082, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion to say thank you to the community. Your support and, especially, your donations after our bad break helped us go forward with our Thanksgiving dinner for less fortunate veterans, support our comrades at the Northport VA Medical Center and make a significant donation to the Wounded Warriors Project. more
Jim Callahan, a Navy veteran, at left, ate lunch at the American Legion Post 1082 hall, on Bellmore Road, last Saturday afternoon. The Legion cooked lunch for local veterans, free of charge.
'It brought tears to our eyes'
Morale was low among members of East Meadow’s American Legion Post 1082 last month. On Oct. 6, their hall, on Bellmore Road, was burglarized. A safe, storing $7,000 that the Legion intended to use to help local veterans and children, was stolen. more
|
County Legislator Laura Curran is sponsoring legislation that would direct more county contracts to veterans and active-duty service members who own local businesses. She introduced the Veteran Owned Business Act at a press conference at Baldwin American Legion Post 246 on Nov. 10, alongside veterans and Democratic legislators Carrie Solages, far left, and Dave Denenberg, second from right.
Curran bill would aid vet-owned businesses
On the eve of Veterans Day, a bill was introduced in the County Legislature that would direct more county contracts to veterans and active-duty service members who own local businesses. more
|
Michael Schmitt, a member of the Veterans Club at the college and a former Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of Nassau Community College’s new Veterans Resource Facility.
New Veterans Resource Center at NCC
On the eve of Veteran’s Day, Nassau County Community College officially opened the doors of the Veterans Resource Facility, its newest asset for members of the United States’ Armed Forces … more
|
Walter Dochnall, Jim Nesvill and Vinnie Scelsi joined commander John Mallico for a salute.
On their holiday, veterans come together
At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, members of the East Meadow Veterans of Foreign War Post 2736 assembled outside Veterans Memorial Park, on Prospect Avenue. more
|
John Mallico, 87, seen above on Veterans Day, took command of the VFW Post 2736 in late October.
A new commander leads the VFW
Before John Mallico joined the armed forces in 1945, he was a centerfielder in the New York Yankees organization. more
|
Veterans Day, East Rockaway, 2013
Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more
Comedian Sal Richards and tenor MIchael Amante join forces for some humor and song at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday.
What's happening on Long Island this weekend
Exhibits and more... Exploring the Centuries: 3rd-20th Century Asian ArtWorks are of historic, spiritual and artistic importance and highlight centuries-old artistic traditions, drawn from Hofstra … more
« Prev | 1 … 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 … 19 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions