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Mayor Francis X. Murray and Bill Marinaccio, commander of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335, tossed a wreath into Mill River during the Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony.

Rockville Centre remembers Pearl Harbor attack

Veterans and community members gathered Monday morning in Rockville Centre’s Mill River Complex Park to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and to remember those who died that day. The ceremony is organized each year by American Legion Post 303, and attended by village officials and members of the police and fire departments. more

By Jill Nossa | 12/10/20

American Legion Post 303 Chairman Paul Casazza presented Officer John Murphy with a custom M4 rifle at Law and Order Night at the post on Oct. 23.

American Legion honors Rockville Centre police, emergency personnel

Members of Rockville Centre’s police, fire and EMS departments were recognized last Friday by American Legion Post 303 for the commitment they have shown to the community. The post held its annual Law and Order Night, and presented an award to a member of each of the three departments. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/29/20

A socially distant Memorial Day ceremony was held on Monday in Rockville Centre.

Rockville Centre finds new ways to honor the fallen

Memorial Day was celebrated differently this year in Rockville Centre, but a small ceremony still took place at Veterans Memorial Park, outside the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, on Monday, organized by American Legion Post 303 and attended by Mayor Francis X. Murray and members of the village police and fire departments. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/28/20

Frank Colon introduced Joseph Busching, the first member of the Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 to get commissioned at the post.

Coast Guard commissioning held for SSHS alum in Rockville Centre

For the first time in the 100-year history of the Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303, a U.S. Coast Guard ensign was commissioned at the post on Maple Avenue on May 20. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/22/20

SSHS student Michael Murray talks about his experience at Boys Town.

Appreciating law and order in Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 held its annual Law and Order night on Oct. 18, honoring several local emergency responders. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/31/19

Michael Fallon will serve as grand marshal for Rockville Centre's Memorial Day Parade on May 27.

Korean War veteran to lead Rockville Centre's Memorial Day Parade

Army veteran Michael Fallon will lead Rockville Centre’s Memorial Day Parade on May 27 after being selected by fellow service members to serve as this year’s grand marshal. more

By Ben Strack | 5/23/19

Members of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303 saluted the American flag during an annual ceremony to honor the veteran’s organization on Feb. 16.

Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 celebrates 100 years of service at annual Ball

Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 was one of 16 Nassau County posts honored for 100 years of service to veterans at the annual American Legion Military Ball and Post Commander Night on Feb. 16. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/21/19

Korean War veteran Dan Brandi, left, and Leonard Goldstein, past president of the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County, remembered the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a memorial ceremony in Rockville Centre on Dec. 7.

Rockville Centre pays tribute to veterans 77 years after Pearl Harbor attack

Veterans and other community members came together at Mill River Complex Park on Dec. 7 to remember those who died in the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and honor brave heroes. more

By Ben Strack | 12/12/18

George Wells, a member of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303, has built more than 100 models of Japanese and American ships from World War II.

Model ship builder brings World War II to life in Rockville Centre

“Somehow, when they should have been sunk in 15 minutes, this group managed to hold off the Japanese for two and a half hours,” said George Wells, gazing at a group of American ships sailing on a shelf on the second floor of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303. more

By Ben Strack | 12/12/18

Eighth-graders loaded supplies, which they collected for veterans in need, into a truck on Nov. 9.

St. Agnes students collect supplies for veterans in need

Members of St. Agnes Cathedral School’s service club loaded bags of toiletries, clothing and other supplies into the back of a pick-up truck on the afternoon of Nov. 9 to be sent to veterans in need. more

By Ben Strack | 11/15/18

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