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The LIRR will operate extra outbound trains on Friday to help those planning an early departure for Memorial Day Weekend.

MTA announces Memorial Day Weekend service changes

The MTA announced on Wednesday service changes for Memorial Day Weekend, including changes on the Long Island Rail Road and the agency’s bridges and tunnels, designed to help travelers better deal … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 5/21/15

David Marshall, an Army veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany

WWII Vet. will lead parade

More than 70 years after Dave Marshall first donned his Army uniform in Europe during World War II, he will wear it once again on Monday as he leads Baldwin’s Memorial Day Parade. more

By Brian Croce | 5/20/15

Members of Baldwin American Legion Post 246 laid wreaths at Silver Lake Park to honor veterans who lost their lives.

War heroes honored, remembered in Baldwin

Baldwin residents came out in droves, wearing red, white and blue and applauding veterans marching by, as the community united on Memorial Day to remember the servicemen and women who made the … more

By Brian Croce | 5/29/14

A community outpatient clinic for veterans at the Nassau University Medical Center opened its doors in 2011.

A place for veterans to receive care

Three years ago, a community outpatient clinic for veterans opened at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. The 11,000-square-foot space, in the hospital’s Building Q, offers primary care and mental health services. The hospital lends the space to the county rent-free. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

This weekend is all about patriotism

Who wouldn’t be excited about the three-day weekend coming up — it’s the unofficial start of summer, right? Barbecues abound, public beaches are opening, and we all have an extra day to relax. more

5/22/14

Michael Miller served in the Navy Air Corps during World War II. He will lead Baldwin’s Memorial Day Parade as grand marshal on May 26.

Navy veteran named parade’s grand marshal

Baldwin’s Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9:55 a.m. on Monday and, like every year, it will feature veterans, school bands, children and fire trucks. But the parade will also have a familiar face leading the way. more

By Brian Croce | 5/21/14

The ambiguity of war

I plugged a simple search term into Google last week: “Were Afghanistan and Iraq worth it?” Tens of thousands of entries popped up. more

5/31/13

Battle stories pierce the piety of war

“The Yellow Birds,” by Kevin Powers, should be required reading. The debut novel tells the story of two young American soldiers fighting their way through Al Tafar province in Iraq in 2004. more

5/23/13

Welcoming May, harbinger of happier days

We have had crueler months than April 2013, but this one singed the soul. more

5/2/13

The Baldwin Civic Association walked on Memorial Day.

Thanks for the memories [Photo gallery]

A beautiful Memorial Day saw Baldwin put its best foot forward. Heading up a respectful parade that still allowed for some fun was the Baldwin American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. more

5/30/12

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