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Malverne American Legion Post 44 veterans, from left, Don Brady, Tom Bryant and David Cornell took part in the village’s ceremony.

Malverne honors veterans during its annual Memorial Day ceremony

The Village of Malverne held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on May 31. While it looked like it would rain that morning, village leaders and veterans from … more

6/9/21

Boy Scout Troop 20 in Hewlett, above, learned where your hands should be to perform CPR during a first aid merit badge class on April 13.

A first aid merit badge class in Malverne

Boy Scout Troop 20 in Hewlett joined with members of Malverne American Legion Post 44 for a first merit badge class on April 13. Scouts filled Post 44 to receive some hands on training on how to … more

5/13/21

Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary honored Malverne native Barbara Purcell, who turned 100 this year.

Ladies Auxiliary in Malverne honors a longtime member

November marked the end of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary. Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary was searching for a way to commemorate the event. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/27/20

Nine local veterans were honored as part of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Veteran Hall of Honor Ceremony on Oct. 4.

Veteran from Malverne honored for years of service

Nine veterans, including Malverne American Legion Post 44 member Joseph Schroder, were honored during State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Veteran Hall of Honor Ceremony on Oct. 4. … more

10/15/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, donated food items to first responders at the Javits Center at the height of the pandemic.

Malverne American Legion volunteer supports first responders through service project

When Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, found out in March that he had been selected as the post’s delegate to the annual American Legion Boys State summer program, he … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

Veterans lined up at Westwood Park in Malverne as part of the village's annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Malverne honors fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony

Malverne held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Westwood Park on Monday. Local and county officials joined veterans from Malverne American Legion Post 44 in honoring those who have given their … more

5/26/20

Officer Thomas Smith, of the Malverne Police Department, far right, was among the honorees who received plaques from event chairman Ed Howard at Post 44’s Law & Order Night on Feb. 26.

Citizens honored for protecting Malverne

True Americanism, and the sacrifices first responders make to serve the community, is what Ed Howard, vice commander of American Legion Post 44 in Malverne, spoke about at the legion’s annual … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/5/20

Boy Scout Tracy Colena, 18, painted the stairway at the post as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Boy Scout supports disabled veterans at Malverne American Legion through project

The basement of American Legion Post 44 in Malverne needed renovations — and since many veterans groups hold meetings there, Boy Scout Tracy Colena said he was compelled to refurbish it as his … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/28/19

Veterans Pat Alesia, left, Post Commander Pat Nealon, Lt. Col. John Bitonti, Chris Heine, David Cornell, John Hassett and Ed Mahoney were among the honorees at the annual Celebration to Honor Veterans on Nov. 16.

A celebration to honor Malverne's veterans

People of all ages showed appreciation for their local veterans from both Malverne and Lynbrook at an annual benefit dinner last Saturday at the Lynbrook VFW Hall. Residents had the opportunity to … more

11/21/19

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett recognized the students who took part in the village’s “What the Flag Means to Me” essay contest at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on June 14.

Flag Day ceremony for all ages in Malverne

The Malverne American Legion Post 44 held its annual Flag Day ceremony under the gazebo at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on June 14. Dozens of veterans, residents and students from the … more

6/20/19

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