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Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show

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. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/24/23

My mixed memories of leading the parade

St. Patrick’s “Day” is actually several weeks of events commemorating Irish culture and traditions and Irish-America’s contributions to the American mosaic. more

3/16/23

Seven U.S. Army soldiers from the Nassau Recruiting Company visited Jared Lanning Jr. to help him celebrate his 6th birthday. Jared enjoyed the day, and dressed for the occasion with his parents, Kimberlee and John Lanning.

U.S. Army soldiers from Lynbrook company make young Oceansider's birthday bright

Kimberlee and Jared Lanning knew just what to do when their son, Jared Jr., asked for “real army soldiers” at his birthday party — they called the U.S. Army. more

4/22/21

Active duty Marine Sgt. Jason Hanna, right, presented Lance Cpl. Jason Rogers and three other honored veterans with American flags at the Island Park Civic Association’s annual Love Your Troops event on Feb. 8.

Island Park civics host 'Love Your Troops' event

The Island Park Civic Association hosted its 11th annual Love Your Troops Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Bridgeview Yacht Club on Feb. 8. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/20/20

Peter King: a true patriot and statesman

U.S. Rep. Peter King’s recent decision to retire from Congress will end a distinguished career of public service to Long Island, New York and America. In a time when our politics is more fractured and contentious than ever . . . more

11/29/19

Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now

Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more

9/20/19

Congress must act to extend flood insurance

Long Islanders can empathize with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, which devastated the Bahamas and left extensive damage in parts of the Carolinas. Nearly seven years after Hurricane Sandy hit, fears of the next Big One are still palpable in communities like . . . more

9/13/19

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty and several elected officials called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to extend the back bays study to ward off potential damage from future storms on Sept. 4.

Officials push Army Corps on back bays study that impacts Oceanside, Island Park

Standing on the “Little Beach” in Island Park, which has eroded over the years, Sen. Chuck Schumer and local officials urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to approve a $6.1 million extension of the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study on Sept. 4. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/12/19

Aunt Ada’s notes from Paris, August 1945

I never knew why my husband’s Aunt Ada went into the Army during World War II, but my hunch is that the family thought it might tame her wild ways. more

8/16/19

Native wetlands need greater protection

The newly barren banks of Glen Cove Creek lie just down shore from RXR’s Garvies Point project, on what was once a lush stretch of marsh grass and green trees. Now these wetlands have all but disappeared. more

5/2/19

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