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.
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By Karen Bloom
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5/24/23
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Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor and respect men and women who sacrificed their life while serving in the U.S. military. It is an annual tradition in communities across the country, and …
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By Mark Nolan
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5/21/23
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Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us.
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By Karen Bloom
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5/16/23
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One year after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out festivities, Lynbrook returned to hosting an in-person Memorial Day Parade on Monday, while East Rockaway also hosted an in-person ceremony.
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By Mike Smollins
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6/2/21
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Memorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective anti-insurrection rally.
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5/27/21
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Lynbrook will hold its annual Memorial Day parade in person this year and also host a movie in the park, while East Rockaway will host a service instead of a parade.
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By Tom Carrozza
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5/26/21
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We marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years . . .
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5/28/20
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The coronavirus pandemic will not stop Lynbrook from honoring its heroes with a modified Memorial Day parade on Monday.
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By Mike Smollins
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5/19/20
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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 …
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5/19/20
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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 …
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5/19/20
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