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Members of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303 saluted the American flag during an annual ceremony to honor the veteran’s organization on Feb. 16.
Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 celebrates 100 years of service at annual Ball
Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 was one of 16 Nassau County posts honored for 100 years of service to veterans at the annual American Legion Military Ball and Post Commander Night on Feb. 16. more
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Honoree Judy Schnall, U.S. Air Force; left; Patti Ambrosia, president of Island Park Civic Association; JoEllen Sarnelli; honoree Patrick Martin, U.S. Navy; Nickolas J. Dematteo; honoree Christopher Springer, U. S. Marine Corps, with daughter Danella and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran at the Love Your Troops dinner-dance fundraiser, hosted by the Island Civic Association, on Saturday.
Dinner-dance pays tribute to Island Park veterans
The Island Park Civic Association recognized local veterans and donated to Building Homes for Heroes at its 10th annual Love Your Troops Valentine’s dinner-dance fundraiser on Saturday. more
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Easy, a Retired Army lieutenant colonel, died of natural causes during a flight on China Eastern Airlines on Dec. 8, according to the Chinese government.
Freeport vet dies on flight to China
It was love at first sight. Norman Easy and Nixtia Arits were standing in front of the Mona Lisa, the famed portrait by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, at the Louvre Museum in Paris when they met 15 years ago. Dec. 29 would have been the Freeport couple’s 11th wedding anniversary, but they never got the chance to celebrate it. more
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Still hoping for the best for the Nassau Hub
Once upon a time, there was a military airport right in the middle of Nassau County. It was called Mitchel Field, and there may be a few of us left who can remember the roar of . . . more
George Wells, a member of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303, has built more than 100 models of Japanese and American ships from World War II.
Model ship builder brings World War II to life in Rockville Centre
“Somehow, when they should have been sunk in 15 minutes, this group managed to hold off the Japanese for two and a half hours,” said George Wells, gazing at a group of American ships sailing on a shelf on the second floor of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303. more
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Kenneth Russo decided to honor veterans by creating a drop box for old flags to be placed in.
Oceanside High School students support veterans with Eagle Scout projects
Two Oceanside High School students supported veterans of the armed forces with their Eagle Scout projects. more
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American Legion Post 972 Commander Dennis Bunce led the color guard in City Hall on Sunday for the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. City Council members were joined by members of the Joint Veterans Organization, the American Legion, American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor those who served in the military.
Long Beach honors military veterans
Long Beach City Council members joined residents and members of the Joint Veterans Organization, American Legion, American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at a Veterans Day Ceremony at … more
The Hofstra Maurice A. Deane School of Law hosts 11 clinics dedicated to helping the community, including the Robert W. Entenmann Veterans Law Clinic, which provides full legal assistance, medical and social services to veterans.
Hofstra law students lend a hand to veterans in need
On Nov. 4, the Veterans Legal Assistance Project, which was formed by law student-veterans in 2012, held its biannual one-day law clinic dedicated to veterans at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law. There, pro-bono attorneys helped veterans with discharge upgrades, pending appeals and estate planning. more
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Navy veteran Charles Gibney came to the Veterans Day event at the senior center.
Senior center in Oyster Bay honors local veterans
Gary Haywood was a hippie. Growing up in Oyster Bay, he dated often, smoked marijuana and enjoyed plenty of parties. But the war in Vietnam served as a backdrop for much of his teenage years. … more
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Vietnam veteran Tony Jimenez, the city’s director of veterans’ affairs, attended the unveiling of the monument on Saturday.
Their names etched in granite, World War II vets in Glen Cove are honored
Some came with canes and walkers. Others held onto the arms of their sons or daughters as they slowly lowered themselves into lawn chairs. More than 120 people gathered in Glen Cove’s Morgan … more
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