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Matias Ferreira lost his legs serving in Afghanistan.
New home gives veteran a new start
Matias Ferreira, a Marine Corps veteran who has recovered from severe injuries he suffered while deployed in Afghanistan, is receiving a new house from the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops. more
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The popular cruises are offered weekends, through early spring.
Looking for seals along Long Island's waterways
Get a close-up look at Long Island’s seal population on a journey through local waters. more
Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughn, third from right, was honored by, from left, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, Herbert Lask, David Zwerin, Zachary Liguori, Robert Guglielmo, Nat King and Gary Glick during a recent Jewish War Veterans meeting.
Jewish veterans honor North Merrick hero
Throughout the holidays, veterans from across Merrick and Bellmore lent a helping hand to Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan, a North Merrick resident and graduate of Mepham High School in Bellmore, who was injured in 2011 in Afghanistan. more
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Photos by Donovan Berthoud/Herald Life Andy Pujol, founder and president of Building Homes for Heroes, gave a congratulatory hug to Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan. Kevin’s mother, Patricia Vaughan, stood by her son.
North Merrick vet receives mortgage-free home
As Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan entered his new home in North Merrick, a wide smile spread across his face. “Sweet!” he exclaimed, spreading his arms open, ready to embrace his future. more
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Meyer Rothstein, who served on Okinawa Island during World War II, is turning 100 years old. He was joined by his wife of seven decades, Dorothy.
Merrick World War II hero turning 100
In the trying days after American Army and Marine forces stormed Okinawa Island on April 1, 1945, food was scarce. Merokean Meyer Rothstein, who fought with the Army at Okinawa and who turns 100 this month, foraged for wild garlic, whose shoots form tiny purple flowers that resemble sunbursts. more
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Everyone's favorite nanny is back in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of the beloved tale.
Flying high with 'Mary Poppins'
Adventure abounds when a mysterious nanny magically appears in Plaza Theatrical Productions staging of the family musical. more
Seals find a comfortable spot along the bay.
Oh the lookout for seals
Seal watching is an wintertime ritual. more
God bless us every one, especially the children
The meanest streets are in India. As the holidays are celebrated across America, I have just left . . . more
Brian Neiderman, band director at Mepham High School and a Marine veteran, conducted the U.S. Marine Band on Nov. 12 at Mepham.
U.S. Marine Band plays at Mepham
The U.S. Marine Band, America’s premier military band and oldest musical organization, stopped during its fall tour at Mepham High School for a performance of patriotic hymns and marches. more
A ceremony Tuesday morning celebrated the start of construction on a Little Whaleneck Road house that the charity Building Homes for Heroes will give to Kevin Vaughan, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan, for free. Vaughan, who grew up in North Merrick, expressed many thanks to BHFH and the community, telling the crowd of about 150 people that it was “the greatest day of my life.”
Community support sustains a veteran, his family and friends
Kevin Vaughan, a Marine corporal who was wounded in Afghanistan and received a hero’s welcome when he returned home to North Merrick in 2012, will now receive a free house, courtesy of Building Homes for Heroes. more
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