To embody the school theme for the year, “Be the Change,” Lynbrook’s Waverly Park School hosted its first annual “Bring a Veteran to School Day.” Students and teachers invited family …
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11/17/11
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During the Korean War era, Henry Speicher had spent time as an army corporal. He remembers leaving a Brooklyn army base to travel to places like Africa, …
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Clarissa Hamlin
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11/17/11
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We honor all of our veterans on Veterans Day. Here a some of the many who are members of our local East Rockaway and Lynbrook veteran organizations.
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By Mary Malloy
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11/11/11
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On Friday, millions of Americans will honor our veterans for their service in the armed forces. In a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath will be laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns, servicemen and women will be introduced and lauded, and dignitaries will speak of those who have selflessly served our country.
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11/10/11
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A new plan to reconstruct the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Belmont Park in Elmont, proposed two weeks ago by Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz, has drawn support from local leaders.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/13/11
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The 24th Annual Salute to Veterans program on was held at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday, August 5, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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By Jackie Nash
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8/9/11
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Independence Day Celebration
Salute To VeteransThe iconic band Blood, Sweat and Tears headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute, at Point Lookout. Re-live the …
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6/23/11
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The Village of Lynbrook hosted its annual Patriots Weekend the day before Memorial Day in Greis Park. Astoria Federal Savings sponsored the event.
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6/10/11
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Lynbrook resident Joe LaRocco spent three years fighting overseas in World War II.
LaRocco is now 92, but his war memories are still fresh. He remembers those who fought alongside him. “This day reminds me of my buddies when I was there,” he said. “I’m thinking about them.”
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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6/1/11
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Lynbrook Assemblyman Brian Curran was recently honored by members of the American Legion Post 335 of Lynbrook. The gentlemen presented Curran with an impressive plaque inscribed with the words of …
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5/18/11
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