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John Strong, of Levittown, is just one of the 46 veterans who will be honored when the American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island host a patriotic reunion on Aug. 1 in Farmingdale. Above, the group gathered in Washington, D.C., on May 2.
Honor Flight Long Island to welcome home Vietnam veterans at Farmingdale reunion
Honor Flight Long Island will reunite 46 veterans, including Levittown Vietnam veteran John Strong, at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale to honor their service and provide the welcome home many never received. more
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Reese McCarthy: Wantagh resident Reese McCarthy earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization’s highest honor, for her project Unleashing Love, which promotes the benefits of therapy dogs for seniors in assisted living facilities.
Wantagh Girl Scouts earn Gold Award for service projects benefiting seniors, families
Two Wantagh teenagers, Reese McCarthy and Lily Nicoletti, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award after completing community service projects supporting seniors and addressing food insecurity. more
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Founder John Theissen has spent over 30 years helping children in need “feel like everybody else” by packing up new school supplies with a team of volunteers.
Wantagh nonprofit helps thousands of children prepare for school
For over three decades, every summer has looked much the same for the John Theissen Children's Foundation in Wantagh. Backpacks line the shelves, volunteers sort pencils, notebooks and glue sticks, and referrals begin pouring in from schools, hospitals and shelters across Long Island. more
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Seaford’s Andrew Viggiano, center, displays his certificate after earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor. Viggiano, a member of Troop 690, was recognized by local officials including New York State Sen. Steve Rhoads, left, and Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Schneider, to his right, during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony.
Seaford's Andrew Viggiano achieves Eagle Scout honor
A Seaford teenager has reached one of Scouting’s highest milestones, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout after years of dedication, leadership and service. more
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads joins Project Thank A Cop founders Andy and Maegan Fox, local officials and community members at the organization's lemonade stand fundraiser outside Uniquely Yours in Seaford. The annual event raises money to support law enforcement officers, first responders and their families.
Seaford fundraiser helps Project Thank A Cop support first responders
What began as a simple snack basket for police officers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a nationwide nonprofit with a mission of supporting first responders. more
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Shumsey in the middle of a game. The tiles mix numbers and symbols with sets ranging from basic to complex collectible designs.
Mahjong builds friendships at Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh
The steady clack of mahjong tiles echoed through the social hall at Congregation Beth Tikvah on a recent Thursday afternoon as laughter bounced from table to table. more
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads poses with campers and members of the Nassau County Police Department's Mounted Unit during the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Wantagh Park Summer Camp. The event introduced about 400 campers to officers from several specialized police units through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Wantagh campers meet Nassau police at Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Hundreds of children at Wantagh Park Summer Camp had the opportunity to meet the men and women who help keep Nassau County safe during the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. more
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The America250 evening drone show drew crowds to Jones Beach earlier this month.
Perseid meteor shower viewing returns to Jones Beach in August
Residents will have a chance to watch one of the year's most anticipated celestial events from Jones Beach State Park next month. more
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads speaks with an attendee during his annual Senior Health Expo and Resource Fair at Levittown Hall. The free event connected older adults with health care providers, government agencies and community organizations offering resources and support.
Steve Rhoads to host second annual Senior Health Expo in Levittown
After a successful inaugural event last year, State Sen. Steve Rhoads will once again bring together local organizations, health care providers and community resources for seniors and their families. more
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World War II veteran Joe Gaeta, of Wantagh, remembers his military service with pride.
From D-Day to Korea, local Long Island veterans preserve stories of courage and sacrifice
Joe Gaeta remembers spotting mines off Normandy. When Joe Gaeta looks at the American flag today, the feeling is simple. "I'm proud of myself," he said. This Oakdale resident turned 99 on March 9, making him one of the last surviving members of the generation that fought and served during World War II. More than eight decades after helping support the Allied invasion of Normandy, Gaeta still carries memories of the war — and of the unlikely journey that took him there. more
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