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When members of the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums rehearse each Wednesday at the East Meadow Fire Department headquarters, Bobby Hughes, a pipe major, said they only have one goal in mind: to make the Nassau County fire service proud. more

By Stephany Reyes | 1/11/17

The East Meadow Fire Department color guard stepped up to present the nation’s flags to open the Memorial Day ceremony.

East Meadow Fire Department honors the fallen

Memorial Day 2016 was less than colorful, as the preceding evening’s rainfall set the stage for stormy, grey skies — and the cancellation of the annual East Meadow parade the next … more

By Julie Mansmann and John O’Brien Sr. | 6/9/16

Dozens of East Meadowites donned band T-shirts, discussed their favorite albums and tested their knowledge of music trivia at the Kiwanis Club’s annual “Name That Tune” fundraiser on Feb. 26.

Kiwanians "name that tune" for a cause

East Meadowites and residents of neighboring communities alike flocked to the East Meadow Firefighters’ Benevolent Hall on Maple Avenue last week to participate in one of the Kiwanis … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/2/16

Frank Borrelli Jr. and volunteers begin cooking fresh Italian food for many community members in need on Christmas morning.

Chicken parm with a side of Christmas cheer

For more than 20 years, Frank Borrelli Jr., hasn’t spent Christmas mornings and afternoons opening gifts or relaxing with relatives. Instead, he could be found hard at work at his restaurant, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/7/16

The East Meadow Fire Department, headquartered on East Meadow Avenue, welcomes many college-aged volunteers who take advantage of the federal grant programs New York State Senator Charles Schumer is advocating for.

Schumer pushes for F.D. grants

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced his push to increase funding for grant programs that would buy Long Island volunteer fire departments modern and essential equipment on Dec. 14. The … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/7/16

Sophia and Emily Cardali were excited to see the decorated tree and menorah at the annual holiday lighting ceremony, sponsored by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, on Dec. 3.

Happy holiday season begins in East Meadow

East Meadowites kicked off the holiday season at the 16th annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park Town Square last week. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

A candlelight vigil hosted by the East Meadow Fire Department last Friday in Veterans Memorial Park marked the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks. Some 300 residents joined the department to pay their respects.

East Meadow commemorates Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, 2015 began with an overcast sky, as Americans from coast to coast planned their day in remembrance of the darkest day in the history of the United States. This day, the 14th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, was not just significant for the milestone passing, but it offered another year of new hope for a better future with the continued progress of New York City’s financial district, and the daunting task of our military abroad, and our law enforcement back home in keeping our country safe. more

By John O’ Brien Sr. | 9/15/15

Aaron Schlectman of East Meadow Boy Scout Troop 157 participated in last year's Sept. 11 ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, hosted annually by the East Meadow Fire Department.

EMFD, Nassau County to mark anniversary of Sept. 11

The East Meadow Fire Department will hold its 14th annual Sept. 11 candlelight vigil on Friday evening, one day after Nassau County holds its own ceremony. more

By David Weingrad | 9/3/15

The fire took place in an adult group home on North Jerusalem Road, near the intersection of Bellmore Road.

EMFD fights N. Jerusalem house fire

East Meadow firefighters rushed to North Jerusalem Road last Friday to battle a house fire that erupted in a kitchen inside an adult group home near the intersection with Bellmore Road. more

By David Weingrad | 8/5/15

East Meadow Fire Department’s original members of Company 1, in 1931, the earliest photo of the company in possession of the EMFD. Photo courtesy of Courtesy of John O’ Brien, Sr.

85 years of protecting East Meadow

April 3 marked the 85th anniversary of the formation of the East Meadow Fire Department, when members of Company 1 — today’s Hook & Ladder Co. 1 — first assembled. Its first chief was Edward Alsheimer, who served from 1930 to 1931. more

By David Weingrad | 4/22/15

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