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Andrew Conlin, of North Merrick, practices the accordion regularly, even at (almost) 100.
North Merokean set to mark his centennial
Interjecting his tales with high-spirited “Bops!” and “Zows!” and bouncing in his armchair, Andrew Conlin was clearly still full of life. His memory was sharp, packed with details of his New York childhood, his service in World War II and his career as a New York City police officer. Conlin even picked up and played his hefty accordion, despite nearing his 100th birthday. more
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David Cornell, from Lynbrook, a Marine Corps veteran who fought in Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait, had his hair cut by Will Torres, of Queens Village, a student at the Barber and Beauty Institute of New York.
Summer stand-down serves Nassau’s veterans
The Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s annual summer Veteran Stand Down welcomed hundreds of Long Island vets on Tuesday in Freeport. The biannual event last took place in November, shortly … more
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Ed Correll, of the Vietnam War Veterans Association, served in the color guard that led the Bellmore Memorial Day parade on Monday.
Honoring America’s heroes in Bellmore
Bellmore community members on Monday gathered for the annual Memorial Day parade and memorial service. The parade stepped off at Newbridge Road Elementary School to Bellmore Avenue, before going … more
On Memorial Day, have fun, but remember the dead
Memorial Day started as Decoration Day, and it was first observed at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on May 30, 1868, three years after the Civil War reached its bloody conclusion. more
Hofstra Law School to offer free legal clinic for veterans March 31
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University will host a free one-day legal assistance clinic for all veterans. It will be held on Sunday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Law … more
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
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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Merokean veteran Kevin Vaughan tested the Fin, an aquatic prosthetic leg developed by Northwell Health.
Merrick veteran returns to the water
Water has played a big part in Kevin Vaughan’s life — the Merrick resident spent much of his youth at local pools and beaches. That changed, though, when he lost his left leg below the knee while serving his country. more
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Vets at the mercy of the commander in chief
It does matter that on Memorial Day, President Trump tweeted, “Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today.” It matters because . . . more
Bob Kohler, of North Bellmore, silently reflected during Monday's Memorial Day cermony. Kohler is a member of the Vietnam War Veterans Association, and served in the Marines from 1967 to 1969. He attained the rank of corporal.
Bellmore remembers its veterans
Bellmore and North Bellmore community members gathered on Monday for a solemn tradition paying tribute to local veterans. For roughly 45 minutes, participants gathered at the World War I monument … more
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