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Flanked by active-duty Marines, Olga Brown-Young, fourth from left, and her sister Bimini Brown Hayes, third from left, displayed the honors their father, George T. Brown, received posthumously on Nov. 9 at Hempstead High School: the Congressional Medal of Honor; a framed version of the 2012 statement from President Barack Obama when he awarded the medal to the Montford Point Marines as a group; a U.S. flag sent from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito; and written citations from the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., State Senator Kevin Thomas, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Deputy Town Executive Dorothy Goosby, who stands second from left in the photo.
George T. Brown receives Congressional medal – and more
For George T. Brown to posthumously receive the rare Congressional Medal of Honor would be enough to make Hempstead proud. But renaming the atrium of Classroom Building A at Hempstead High School … more
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Board members of the American Legion Post 390, the largest veterans' organization in the country, dedicated to advocating for and supporting veterans, service members, and their communities by offering them much-needed resources like access to counseling, free and low-cost healthcare services, access to food pantries and more — located in the Village of Hempstead. From left: Harry Ransom, Mary Burns, Frank Neal
American Legion Post 390 wants to help younger vets
Now that the war in Afghanistan is over, veterans organizations like the American Legion Post 390, are looking to tap into the younger generation of veterans and their needs. From food pantries, … more
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Frankel Mathurin, 41, was inspired to start Frankie’s Elite Transport, his towing firm, by his family: wife Shaquanna James, daughter Callie Grace, and son Frankel Jr.
An inspiring Uniondale entrepreneur
Nicole Burke started the “Voice of Uniondale” broadcasts for WRHU, Radio Hofstra, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., to tell the world about the great people in her home hamlet. One of her recent … more
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Members of Pure Gold, Uniondale High School’s marching band, preparing to perform at Sunday’s second annual Percussion Night.
‘The heartbeat of our community’
Drums have served as a symbol of unity throughout history, bringing people together with shared creativity and expression, as well as communicating messages across distances. In certain cultures, … more
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Governor Kathy Hochul signing the Clean Slate Act, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed after an individual serves their sentence and is released from prison, if that person stays out of trouble and does not get convicted of an additional crime.
Clean Slate Act will give those with past criminal records a second chance
Many in the community are no strangers to uphill battles, but for the hundreds — if not thousands — who carry the weight of past convictions, the journey toward a brighter future has … more
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Not everything is broken, late or subpar
Hey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. more
Hate spreads faster than you think
The situation in the Middle East has always been a powder keg, and there’s a lot to unpack there. Not only has it challenged the best minds since 1948 . . . more
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Jerry Kremer
Whatever happened to a fabled Democratic machine?
This column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?" more
Community gardens nourish our neighborhoods
Improving the environment doesn’t always entail a big undertaking. It can start small, with local, eco-friendly initiatives like . . . more
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Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition.
Thankful for feasting and festivities: 'Tis the moment to be merry
The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of the festive season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby. more
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