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On Memorial Day, the communities of Lynbrook and East Rockaway each honored the U.S. service men and women who lost their lives while fighting for their country _ but for the veterans who fought … more

By Brian Croce | 5/31/12

Veterans marched in the East Rockaway Memorial Day parade

A 'thoughtful' Memorial Day in East Rockaway

The unofficial start of summer came, appropriately, on a hot, sunny day, highlighted by a community parade that inspired reflection. “People say, ‘Have a happy Memorial Day,’ but it’s … more

By Mary Malloy | 5/30/12

members of the Lynbrook fire department saluted the veterans at the village’s Memorial Day parade.

A day of remembrance in Lynbrook

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Lynbrook on Monday to remember the servicemen and women who gave their lives fighting for freedom. Lynbrook’s … more

By Brian Croce | 5/30/12

Larry and Alice Pinto, married for almost 65 years, renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day. The couple met at an East Rockaway High School basketball game in 1942.

Love was in the air

Three local couples celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at an affair of love held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale on Valentine’s Day. On a day steeped in romance, local … more

By Sean Harmon | 2/22/12

Princicpal Lucille McAssey introduces the students.

Lynbrook school welcomes war veteran

Students at Lynbrook’s Waverly Park School welcomed U.S. Army Ranger Christopher Levi last Friday to a special assembly held in his honor. This year’s school-wide theme is, “Be the … more

By Mary Malloy | 2/22/12

Sixth-graders at Lynbrook North Middle School made colorful Valentines for Veterans. Pictured with the cards are William Spatenga, left, and Ryan Mueller.

Valentines for Veterans at Lynbrook North

Sixth-grade students at Lynbrook North Middle School were proud to participate in the Nassau Valentines for Veterans Program. Students created dozens of hand-made cards expressing thanks to these … more

2/15/12

With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. According to U.S. Census figures, there were 175,000 veterans in 2009 in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Lending a hand to our returning veterans

Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life? With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. … more

1/25/12

Marine Sergeant Thomas Schreiber spent 14 months in Iraq. He was awarded a scholarship by Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

East Rockway war vet to receive college scholarship

Thomas Schreiber, of East Rockaway a Marine Sergeant who spent 14 months deployed in the Anbar province in Iraq, was one of three veterans who have been awarded a college scholarship by … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/4/12

They were instrumental

For their annual service project, this year the kindergarten and first-graders at Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook chose to honor the veterans who were wounded in Irag and Afghanistan. … more

12/1/11

Henry Speicher has been a member of the Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 for 25 years and has served as its commander for eight years. He is also a member of the Lynbrook VFW post 2307. His pictured with Curran, right, and Leg. Francis X. Becker, left.

Assemblyman Curran's 'Wall of Honor'

New York State Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted his first annual “Veterans Hall of Honor” ceremony, recognizing Lynbrook residents Henry Speicher, Pat Cardone and Joseph McCarthy, among the nine … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/17/11

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