In the 60th anniversary of the “Forgotten War” — the Korean conflict — veterans, village officials, police officers, firefighters and Rockville Centre residents of all generations filled the Recreation Center’s auditorium on the morning of Nov. 11 to make sure that American veterans are not forgotten.
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Judy Rattner
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11/17/10
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A fifth-grade teacher asks her class, “What is a veteran?” A student answers: “A doctor who takes care of animals.”
A cute story or a wake-up call? Even as our …
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The Rev. Michael Morrow
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11/17/10
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The American Legion Malverne Post 44 and Ladies Axiliary Unit 44 have collaborated in order to put on a program for disabled veterans.
“We just think it’s going to be fun,” said …
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Lee Landor
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11/17/10
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The holiday spirit is already in the air in the Bellmores. The North Bellmore American Legion recently held a fair to benefit the Vietnam War Veterans Association. Vendors sold hand-crafted jewelry, chocolates, Lenox collectibles, Christmas items, holiday trees, baked goods, attic treasures and much more.
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Deirdre Krasula
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11/12/10
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Twice during my 30-year career as an officer in the Naval Reserve I was mobilized, and it was a tremendous boost to my morale to know that my family was in the good hands of our friends and …
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Capt. Peter Johansen, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
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11/12/10
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Bellmorites paid tribute to veterans on Thursday morning, Veterans Day. Members of American Legion Post No. 948 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2770 held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park off Bedford Avenue.
Post Commander …
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Deirdre Krasula
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11/11/10
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The Malverne American Legion Post 44 honored veterans on Thursday with a ceremony at the gazebo at the Chester A. Reese Memorial Park in Malverne.
Like people throughout the country on Veterans' …
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Lee Landor
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11/11/10
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For Ed Nachreiner, being a member of the American Legion is a way of giving back to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Nachreiner, an Army veteran himself, is the sergeant at arms …
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Andrew Hackmack
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11/10/10
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North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in front of Newbridge Road Elementary School.
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Deirdre Krasula
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11/8/10
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Exhibits and more...
Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and …
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11/3/10
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