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For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

An army photo of Sonny Geller on September 7, 1944.

Sonny Geller, 94, dies

West Hempstead resident and World War II veteran Morris David Geller — known affectionately as “Sonny” to his family and friends — died Feb. 27, of complications of heart disease. He was 94. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/9/16

Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more

11/6/14

The “Stars” of West Hempstead Lorraine Cavallo and Betty Kane shared a few laughs at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Party.

Somewhere over the rainbow

American Legion Cathedral Post 1087 hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 15. The night featured a corned beef and cabbage dinner with live music courtesy of Mary Sollito of … more

3/18/14

Charles Forzano, right, was honored for his valiant service on the front lines as well as the homefront at this year’s ceremony.

Malverne, W.H. veterans honored by officials

Assemblyman Brian Curran recently honored 15 veterans, including Charles Forzano of West Hempstead and Louis J. Vecchione of Malverne, for their service and patriotism to their country and community … more

12/3/13

John Shaud, president of the West Hempstead Historical Society, saluted the fallen heroes.

Malverne, W.H. salute veterans

The residents of Malverne and West Hempstead honored their local heroes for Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11 this year. While the Village of Malverne held its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at … more

11/12/13

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, fourth from left, standing, back row, with American Legion Post #1087 Commander Edward Giacin, West Hempstead Kiwanis President George Silks, Louis Siciliano, Frank Celenza, Emedio Torre, Cristopher Gabayan, Paul Bonfiglio, John Shaud, Charles Forzano, Richard Daig, Jim Witter and Mike Guerriero.

W.H. Kiwanis hosts Pasta Dinner for veterans

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin recently attended the West Hempstead Kiwanis sponsored Pasta Night Kiwanis Dinner held at Pompei Caterers in West Hempstead with members of American Legion … more

10/8/13

Caterina Scolpino, far left, 11, Svetlana Lagos, 13, Mary Penson, 11 and Amanda Lashley, 11, from Girl Scout Cadet Troop 198, made cookies to send to troops overseas.

Spreading some holiday joy

“We’re always concerned about troops in the field,” said Mike Guerriero, second vice commander and coordinator of American Legion Cathedral Post 1087, in West Hempstead. “Whether it’s bad … more

Chris Engelhardt | 1/4/13

Bea Bayley, president of Lakeview’s chapter of the NAACP, was honored with a special award on June 10 for her volunteer efforts and involvement in the ACT-SO program.

Lakeview NAACP president receives award

“If you’re not helping the young people, you’re not helping to move the world forward,” said Lakeview NAACP President Bea Bayley. “You see the direction that the youth are going, and it is … more

By Victoria Centrella | 6/12/12

Marine Sgt. Alberto Maldonado, center, who was awarded a purple heart, recently returned from Afghanistan. He, along with his daughter, Angelina Maldonado, left, and her best friend, Danielle Vitulli, right, helped with a care package.

Supporting our soldiers overseas

On Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. the American Legion Post 1087 in West Hempstead was visited by Boy Scout Troop 93 from Franklin Square. There, boy scouts and veterans helped in assorting and … more

5/15/12

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