Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . .
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9/7/17
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The anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks is approaching as our country is convulsed by political, social and economic upheaval. There is plenty of work to do on these fronts, but . . .
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9/7/17
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The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway are each hosting 9/11 ceremonies to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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9/6/17
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Three East Rockaway School District students were awarded at the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting for their submissions into the Andrew Stern Memorial Essay Contest, named after an East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School alumnus who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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By Michael Smollins
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2/8/17
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Readjusting to civilian life can be the biggest challenge that veterans, including the 2.6 million servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, face. In fact, 38 percent of active and …
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By Rossana Weitekamp and Mike Smollins
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11/9/16
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Many Long Islanders identify terrorism as their No. 1 concern, and rightfully so. Our nation’s response to the perpetual threat from violent Islamist supremacists . . .
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10/13/16
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East Rockaway
The Village of East Rockaway held its annual 9/11 memorial service in Memorial Park last Sunday evening, honoring those with ties to the community, as well as the other victims who …
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By Mary Malloy and Mike Smollins
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9/14/16
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The Herald asked our spiritual and governmental leaders, as well as the community’s “movers and shakers,” about their feelings and insights on this, the 15th anniversary of the terrorist …
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By Mary Malloy
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9/9/16
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On Sept. 9, 2001, Franklin Square resident Michael Kiefer, 25, completed the Town of Hempstead Triathlon, in Point Lookout, in just under 1 hour, 12 minutes.
Michael’s parents, Bud and …
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By Steve Smirti
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9/7/16
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Sept. 11 will be etched into most people’s minds forever. Those who were alive to witness the tragedy of that day can paint a vivid picture of where they were and how the events unfolded.
For …
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By Steve Smirti
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9/7/16
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