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Photos: Franklin Square community observes Memorial Day with annual parade
The Franklin Square community came together on May 29 for its annual Memorial Day Parade to honor and pay tribute to not only the fallen heroes from back home, but around the country. Hundreds … more
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Photos: Honoring fallen veterans in Elmont on Memorial Day
The Elmont American Legion Post 1033 hosted its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. Marchers stepped off at roughly 10 a.m. at Sewanhaka High School and walked down to Elmont Library. … more
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Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show
It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. more
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Gather 'round the grill: It's time for some sizzle
Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us. more
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On May 22, members of the post placed American flags at the name markers at the 9/11 memorial site at Rath Park to commemorate those who died on September 11, 2001.
Explorer Post 710 marks Memorial Day by honoring 9/11 victims
Recalling the events of 9/11 to children who were unborn at the time of the terrorist attacks, memories resurfaced of her elders recalling to her the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. “We try to relate to the kids that history is a moving thing, and that it means something special to each one of us,” said Kathy Musgraves, advisor to the Franklin Square and Munson Explorer Post 710 of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department. more
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What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?
Memorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective anti-insurrection rally. more
Remembering our warriors’ sacrifices
We marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years . . . more
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, from left, Anthony Coscia, Commander John Conway, Pat Coviello and Angel Hinosproza, laid wreaths at the Veterans Memorial in Rath Park in Franklin Square on Monday. A ceremony was not held, but residents could drive up and place flags.
Franklin Square, Elmont residents plan alternative Memorial Day ceremonies
Franklin Square and Elmont residents are preparing alternative Memorial Day celebrations this year, as social-distancing measures remain in place. In Franklin Square, veterans are planning a … more
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State to allow Memorial Day ceremonies: governor
New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more
State to allow Memorial Day ceremonies: governor
New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more
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