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Merrick American Legion Post 1282 members gathered at the Nassau County American Legion’s annual Military Ball and Post Commanders Night last Saturday to support veterans and their families.

Nassau County American Legion honors vets at ball

Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” played from speakers in the ballroom of Leonard’s La Dolce Vita as veterans from across Nassau County gathered for the ninth American Legion’s annual Military Ball and Post Commanders Night on Feb. 20. more

By Stephany Reyes | 2/25/16

The American Legion named Tim Messmer, second from left, the New York State Eagle Scout of the Year. He was congratulated by, from left, his father, Jim Messmer, a Troop 577 assistant scoutmaster; Frank Colon, the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 adjutant; and Charlie Kulins, the scoutmaster.

Teen named N.Y.’s Eagle Scout of the Year

Tim Messmer passed Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770’s hall on Bedford Avenue daily when he attended the nearby St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School as a child. He didn’t … more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/20/14

Sal Saladino, an Army veteran and a member of North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, paid homage to America’s military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle at the Newbridge Road ceremony.

Bellmorites mark Memorial Day

Folks from throughout the Bellmores came out in droves on a sunny morning on Monday to remember those who died in service to their country at the community’s annual Memorial Day parade. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

The Memorial Day Parade will start in central Bellmore this year

Memorial Day Parade plans set in Bellmore

Bellmore and North Bellmore veterans are preparing for their annual parade and commemorative ceremonies on Memorial Day. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/21/14

Frank Colon, second from right, said that veterans in North Bellmore American Legion Post No. 1749 are in need of a tax break — and that the delayed enactment will affect them negatively.

County voids vets’ tax breaks

Although dozens of school boards across Nassau County recently voted to ease veterans’ tax burdens, the county’s Department of Assessment has postponed enactment of the tax breaks until … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/17/14

Residents may never again see the inflated turkey in a wagon dragged by a tractor, a highlight of past North Bellmore Ragamuffin parades, as was the case last year as shown here.

60+-year neighborhood tradition over?

North Bellmore’s Ragamuffin Parade was cancelled this year. The annual tradition, which has taken place on Thanksgiving morning since 1947, was called off due to "lack of interest," according to North Bellmore American Legion Post commander Frank Colon Jr. more

Nancy Hiler | 12/10/09

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