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The Air National Guard returns each year with their commanding display of flying expertise, a Memorial Day weekend tradition.
Thrills at the Bethpage Air Show
For many Long Islanders, Memorial Day weekend is all about watching some of those high fliers in the Bethpage Air Show. more
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Commander Dan McPhee, right, led members of the VFW Post 1384 during the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, where officials and residents paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.
Honoring our fallen heroes
“Long Beach certainly knows how to throw a parade. People turn out in droves, it’s really inspiring,” City Manager Jack Schnirman said of what city officials called a larger-than-average … more
Keith Grant, founder of 1156Run and a veteran, crossed the finish line carrying an American Flag.
A race to remember
Hundreds of runners took to the streets for the 39th annual City Manager’s 10-Mile Race to Remember Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice on May 24. more
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Three Planes that flew in this weekend’s Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach make a pass by the Statue of Liberty during a media flight on May 20. Herald Photo Editor Christina Daly rode in the Air National Guard plane.
Up, up and away
Before the typical crowd of a couple of hundred thousand people filled Jones Beach for the annual Bethpage Air Show, a fellow Herald editor and I found out what it was like to be high above Long Island in planes rarely entered by civilians. more
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The LIRR will operate extra outbound trains on Friday to help those planning an early departure for Memorial Day Weekend.
MTA announces Memorial Day Weekend service changes
The MTA announced on Wednesday service changes for Memorial Day Weekend, including changes on the Long Island Rail Road and the agency’s bridges and tunnels, designed to help travelers better deal … more
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Winner Brandon Abasolo, 23, of Long Beach, finished with a time of 56:43.
L.B. hosts its annual City Manager’s 10-mile run
The city held its 38th annual City Manager’s 10-mile Trophy Run this Memorial Day weekend. Former city recreation leader Ralph Kaplan spearheaded the race in 1977, the second race ever … more
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A community outpatient clinic for veterans at the Nassau University Medical Center opened its doors in 2011.
A place for veterans to receive care
Three years ago, a community outpatient clinic for veterans opened at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. The 11,000-square-foot space, in the hospital’s Building Q, offers primary care and mental health services. The hospital lends the space to the county rent-free. more
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The Long Beach VFW named 10 female service members as its grand marshals for the annual Memorial Day Parade, which this year honored the late Harriett “Rusty” Williams.
Honoring Long Beach’s veterans
Long Beach honored its veterans and active duty military members on Monday with the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. This year’s festivities sought to recognize the sacrifice and … more
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This weekend is all about patriotism
Who wouldn’t be excited about the three-day weekend coming up — it’s the unofficial start of summer, right? Barbecues abound, public beaches are opening, and we all have an extra day to relax. more
Ali Bardeguez-Perkins, a former Long Beach resident, is among the 10 grand marshals who will lead the May 26 Memorial Day parade.
On Memorial Day, honoring service women
Like many young people after 9/11, former Long Beach resident Ali Bardeguez-Perkins, 28, felt compelled to join the military to fight for her country. As a student attending Monroe College, she felt … more
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