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In the basement of Congregation Ohav Shalom, surrounded by his friends in the Jewish War Veterans Post 652, former Commander David Zwerin celebrated his 90th birthday.
Former Jewish War Veterans commander turns 90
David Zwerin’s 90th birthday was spent surrounded by camaraderie and laughs. It was a celebratory meeting for the Jewish War Veterans Post 652. Dozens of former service members packed the … more
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Calhoun High School graduate Geena Cantalupo visited the Persian Gulf while on deployment in Kuwait. She is a platoon leader in the Echo Company of the 230th Brigade Support Battalion of the North Carolina Army National Guard.
Residents rally for Calhoun graduate serving overseas
Geena Cantalupo, a 2014 graduate of Calhoun High School, began her first tour of duty with the North Carolina Army National Guard in Kuwait in October, preventing her from spending the holidays with … more
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Transforming the Hub will take political leadership
"What does the future of the suburbs look like?” That was the question pondered by Rebecca D’Eloia, RXR Realty’s vice president for development and the project manager overseeing transformation of the Nassau County Hub, last Friday afternoon. more
Monica Martinez
Our focus on vets shouldn’t begin and end on Veterans Day
Neighboring Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans of any county in New York state — a proud distinction that also gives us Long Islanders a profound responsibility to provide them with all the services they need.  more
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In the week leading up to Veterans Day, Jim Carlina reflected on his service in Vietnam.
Merrick veteran reconnects with his savior
It was supposed to be a simple troop and supply transport. Jim Carlina, a young military soldier at the time, was in a helicopter hauling several tons of water to a landing zone in war-torn Vietnam. The mission went awry when engine fires caused a crash landing. Carlina would never forget the dizzying, life-changing experiences that followed. more
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Dozens of Bellmore residents celebrated their local veterans on Monday in front of the Veterans Memorial by the LIRR station. Chris Peterkin, above, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, led the ceremony.
Bellmore honors its veterans
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, the American Legion Post 948 and Jewish War Veterans gathered at the corner of Bedford Avenue and … more
At American Legion Post 1282’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick, Calhoun High School freshman Hayden Okonowitz played taps as members of Boy Scout Troop 351 saluted.
Merricks honor 'the exceptional and the extraordinary'
American Legion Post 1282 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick to salute those in the community who have answered the call to service.Auxiliary Unit … more
To those who have borne the battle, we owe honor
Veterans Day is our opportunity to publicly recognize and express our appreciation for those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. It is the day that evolved from Armistice Day . . . more
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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
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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
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