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VFW Post 2718 will be holding a contactless Buddy Poppy Drive on Nov. 7 and 8.
VFW Post 2718 to host contactless poppy drive
Every year before Memorial Day, the VFW Pot 2718 in Franklin Square holds a Buddy Poppy Drive to raise money for veterans in need, but was unable to this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, … more
East Rockaway VFW opens thrift shop to help with financial struggles
With veterans organizations being among the many local community groups struggling financially amid the coronavirus pandemic, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 in East Rockaway has launched its Veterans’ Thrift Shop. more
When Irving Liebowitz realized that the Hebrew Home at Riverdale was missing a POW/MIA flag, he called on his friends at the Jewish War Veterans Post 652 in Merrick to help remedy that in time for Veterans Day.
Merokean will fly POW/MIA flag for Veterans Day
Irving Liebowitz isn’t exactly fond of change. In fact, the few times he’s endured it were only because life gave him little other choice. He’s lived in Merrick for 58 years, … more
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Willibe Wilson Jr., who died on Sept. 27, was honored on Veterans Day in 2016 for his service.
Wilson, a Korean War veteran from Glen Cove, will be missed by community
Vicki Wilson said that her father, Willibe Wilson Jr., saw the good in everyone. “My father never met anyone that he didn’t like,” Wilson said. “There was always something good. Nobody was really bad. If he was your friend, he was your friend to the end.” more
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Tony Jimenez, here with his wife, Kathy, said he needs a kidney from a live donor to survive.
‘A great public servant’ from Glen Cove needs help
Tony Jimenez is familiar to many in the City of Glen Cove. He has been involved in city government, is an emergency medical technician and helps at-risk youth. more
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Robert O’Neill, 95, enjoyed Glen Cove and the businesses and residents within the city.
WWII veteran, longtime Glen Cove resident leaves behind a legacy 
Glen Cove resident and WWII veteran Robert O’Neill, 95, died on Aug.13, leaving behind his family and community that loved him with a legacy that many community members are saying they will never forget.  more
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About 20 members of Oceanside Community Warriors helped clean and landscape at the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars facility in late July.
Lending a hand to the VFW in Oceanside
The Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has hit some hard times, according to auxiliary vice president Roy Ruland. more
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Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 members marched in the annual Memorial Day parade in 2018. Lynbrook officials are planning a large-scale Veterans’ Day parade in November, pending coronavirus restrictions.
Lynbrook to host large intra-municipality Veterans’ Day Parade
Lynbrook village officials are planning to host an intra-municipality Veterans’ Day Parade, rain or shine, on Nov. 7 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. more
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Alan Nemser, a 66-year Merrick resident, died on June 10 at the age of 106. He is pictured here at his 100th birthday celebration, with his daughter Erica Nemser-Crowley, enjoying a bloody Mary.
Merokean Alan Nemser, who served in World War II, dies at 106
Alan Nemser, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and spent decades practicing law, “made everyone feel comfortable in his presence,” his daughter, Kathy Nemser, said. … more
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East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 is making strides toward returning to normal operations. Above, veterans Ron Edgar, left, Pat Iuliucci and Joseph McCarthy in front of the East Rockaway VFW on Main Street.
East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 reopens
As the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 335 enters phase three of reopening, they are now operating again at 50 percent occupancy and bringing back some programs. more
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