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From left, Vincent Morreale, Gary Glick of Bellmore, Robert Chiappone, and Steve Ratnoff of Bellmore all spoke of how great the honor flight trip was.
Taking their honor flight
After waiting for two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, East Meadow residents Robert Chiappone, and Vincent Morreale, both Vietnam veterans, got to take a trip in early June to the Vietnam … more
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Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs. more
Paul Zadoff, a 101-year-old World War ii veteran, sang ‘God Bless America’ on Aug. 6 at the Salute to Veterans ceremony and concert at Eisenhower Park’s Larry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Saluting county vets in Eisenhower Park
Hundreds of people came out to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park on Aug. 6 for the annual Salute to Veterans ceremony and concert.“Today we are here to say thank you to our … more
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Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do
In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more
The Legislature is focused on helping veterans
Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more
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The doors to the Vet Mart are decorated to let the veterans know where to go.
Feeding military veterans in the heart of Nassau County
It’s hard to miss Nassau University Medical Center as you’re driving in either direction on Hempstead Turnpike. The 19-story hospital dominates the skyline. But not many people know about … more
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Members of the American Legion and the veterans from the center stood in front of the wall that Aaliyah Bilal made.
American Legion visits vets in E.M. care center
The East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 donned their uniforms on Saturday to visit veterans at the Fulton Commons Care Center on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. The E.M. crew went to thank the vets … more
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From left, Andy Pfortsch, Frank Belardo, Frank Salamino, Tom McKevitt, Stephanie Rosetti, Bill Lattarulo and Tom Kelly celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday.
Diamond jubilee celebration for the E.M. VFW
The East Meadow Veteran’s of Foreign War Post 2736 celebrated their 75-year mark on Thursday. The post received the diamond jubilee award from the national headquarters Commander in Chief Hal … more
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County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, who began the discount program for veterans 15 years ago, was joined by veterans Ralph Esposito, far left, Mike Kass, James Merritte and Butch Kmicos at the news conference.
Nassau Council of Chambers promotes vets’ discount program
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce held its annual promotion of its Veterans’ Discount Program and Shop Locally campaign with County Clerk Maureen O’Connell on Nov. 10 at Evolve … more
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Members of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 laid wreaths next to the memorial.
Local vets start the celebration a few days early
“Today, unlike Memorial Day, which is a day of mourning, is a day of thanks,” said Pete Wenninger, commander of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082, at Veterans Memorial Park last … more
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