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On Memorial Day, have fun, but remember the dead
Memorial Day started as Decoration Day, and it was first observed at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 30, 1868, three years after the Civil War reached its bloody conclusion. more
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384 members, City Council members, local elected officials and community members joined American Legion President and VFW member Peggy Costigan, at the lectern, on stage as she sang “Amazing Grace” at the city’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday.
Hundreds commemorate fallen veterans
As the rain held off on a cloudy Monday morning, hundreds of people lined West Beech Street and Park Avenue to watch as the annual Memorial Day Parade marched by. More than 500 people, including … more
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The Week Ahead
— Chabad of the Beaches Carnival Chabad of the Beaches is hosting a family carnival on Friday, May 25 from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 26 from 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday, May 27 from 12 to 10 p.m. and … more
Members of the Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384 and residents waved to onlookers from the trolley during last year’s parade.
City prepares for annual Memorial Day Parade
The City of Long Beach will pay tribute to the fallen veterans of the country’s armed forces with its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28. The parade begins at Ohio Avenue and West … more
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas joined Long Beach officials to announce the city’s crackdown on DWI during Memorial Day weekend.
DA Singas, LB officials announce DWI crackdown for Memorial Day weekend
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney announced heightened patrols and drunken driving enforcement for the Memorial Day Weekend at a press … more
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USA Today highlighted the city’s 3.5-mile shore in its description of why Long Beach is among the nation’s top 10 beaches to “start summer off right.”
Long Beach among USA Today’s top 10 beaches
A few days before droves of beachgoers made their way to the barrier island for the Memorial Day weekend, USA Today named Long Beach one of the nation’s top 10 beaches to “start summer off … more
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Despite a smoking ban and increased beach fees, thousands flocked to Long Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, which officials called a good start to the summer season. Photo by Jason Belsky, www.filmbyair.com
Memorial Day weekend brings large crowds to Long Beach
Residents and tourists flocked to the city’s beaches over the Memorial Day weekend for a sample of the upcoming summer season, and the city described the turnout as “terrific.” “[T]he … more
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The Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 were among those who marched in this year’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday. (Photos by Jessie Farrell/Herald)
Long Beach honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day Parade
The City of Long Beach took part in honoring fallen soldiers on Monday, as veterans, community groups, residents and officials came together for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Purple Heart recipients served as grand marshals as the VFW Post 1384 and American Legion joined forces to help lead the march from Ohio Avenue to West Beech Street. more
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Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.
Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]
The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more
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Members of the Lt. John F. O’Grady VFW Post 1384, led by Commander Dan MacPhee, front right, marched in the 2014 Memorial Day Parade. (Kristie Arden/Herald)
Memorial Day Parade to honor fallen soldiers
The city is set to hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday to pay tribute to the veterans, as Purple Heart recipients wounded in action will lead this year’s march as the grand marshals. more
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