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The U.S. Air Force used Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, like the one seen here, in World War II.

Guest Column: A veteran remembers the B-29 bombers

I vividly remember the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, a magnificent aircraft that was a major factor in ending World War II in the Pacific. With its higher speed, pressured crew compartment and greater … more

By George Rand | 11/7/19

John F. Kennedy High School alumnus Daniel Bornstein, center, joined supporters of Team Mission United for a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Oct. 19.

Bellmore-JFK alumnus takes on the New York City Marathon

Thousands of runners from all over the world will descend on the east end of Staten Island at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Among the masses will be Team Mission United, a group of runners participating in support of local veterans and military families. Joining the seven-person squad this year is Merrick native Daniel Bornstein. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/31/19

Members of the Sea Cliff Landmarks Association represented women’s suffrage.

Sea Cliff centennial anniversary honors World War I veterans

For over a century, Clifton Park has been a hub of outdoor events in Sea Cliff. From games to concerts to picnics, the park has seen it all, as have the eight giant oak trees that stand along its … more

By Mike Conn | 9/12/19

David Cockerel, adjutant and former commander of the William Clinton Story American Legion Post 342 of Freeport, spoke about the history of the American Legion at a ceremony commemorating 100 years last Friday.

American Legion marks 100 years

Dozens of people, including veterans from Baldwin, Freeport and surrounding communities, gathered in William J. Martin Park in Freeport last Friday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the … more

By Bridget Downes | 8/29/19

Army veteran Harold Jantz, originally from Bellmore, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal with valor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

Bellmore Army veteran awarded Bronze Star Medal with valor

It’s been 50 years since Army veteran Harold Jantz singlehandedly saved his platoon during an enemy ambush in a Vietnam jungle, but he said that night still haunts him to this day. “That was one of many firefights I was in,” the 70-year-old Jantz said, “but this is the one that sticks to me most.” more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/15/19

David Cornell, from Lynbrook, a Marine Corps veteran who fought in Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait, had his hair cut by Will Torres, of Queens Village, a student at the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York.

Summer stand-down serves Nassau’s veterans

The Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s annual summer Veteran Stand Down welcomed hundreds of Long Island vets on Tuesday in Freeport. The biannual event last took place in November, shortly … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/15/19

Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 and the Auxiliary are hosting a yard sale to help local veterans and their families on June 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at post headquarters, … more

6/27/19

During World War II, Albert Kelpfel flew in a B-29.

Seventy-five years later, Freeport vets recall D-Day

Veterans Vincent Greco and Albert Kelpfel, both 93 and both of Freeport, did not take part in the invasion, but they remember it, and both said they were fortunate to come out of the war alive. more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/7/19

World War II veteran Jimmy Lijoi outside his North Woodmere home.

Remembering D-Day, 1944

June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings, famously known as D-Day. As the years have passed, the number of living World War II veterans has declined. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/6/19

Grand Marshal Michael Fallon, a Korean War veteran, acknowledged attendees of Rockville Centre’s Memorial Day Parade who thanked him for his service as he rode down Maple Avenue on Monday. World War II veteran Alfred Terrell waved from the back seat.

Rockville Centre remembers those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at annual Memorial Day Parade

Grand Marshal Michael Fallon stood in the passenger seat of a dark gray Buick convertible, waving and saluting to those lining Maple Avenue, who clapped or waved American flags. “Thank you,” he said to them sweetly, grinning. more

By Ben Strack | 5/29/19

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