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World War II veteran Charlie Chapman, seated, third from left, recently flew with a group of his fellow vets to visit the National World War II Memorial. The non-profit Honor Flight organization sponsored the trip.
Veteran takes flight of honor
When Merokean Jean Petter recently drove to Charlie Chapman’s Bellmore home, she felt like she was picking up the president of the United States. She arrived at the house at 5 a.m., flanked by 10 motorcyclists, for the first leg of an exciting journey to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. more
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, watched by developer Bruce Ratner, swung a sledgehammer at a wall of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation of the arena on Nov. 5.
Officials break ground for new Nassau Coliseum
With the swing of a sledgehammer into one of the walls of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the renovation of the 43-year-old arena officially began on Nov. 5. Nassau County Executive Ed … more
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Photos by Donovan Berthoud/Herald Life Andy Pujol, founder and president of Building Homes for Heroes, gave a congratulatory hug to Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan. Kevin’s mother, Patricia Vaughan, stood by her son.
North Merrick vet receives mortgage-free home
As Marine Cpl. Kevin Vaughan entered his new home in North Merrick, a wide smile spread across his face. “Sweet!” he exclaimed, spreading his arms open, ready to embrace his future. more
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Bellmore VFW to host Veterans Day service
Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2770 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Bellmores' war memorial in downtown Bellmore, off Bedford Avenue, just north of Sunrise Highway, … more
Give returning veterans the green light
Every Veterans Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices that those in the military have made for this country. Most visible are those who are affiliated with local veterans’ organizations . . . more
Farewell for now, Nassau Coliseum
It’s not so much a goodbye as it is a see-you-later for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which closed last week after hosting hockey games, concerts, trade shows and family events for the past 43 years. more
Tony Orlando shares his enduring energy and enthusiasm with fans on Saturday.
Still tying that yellow ribbon
Tony Orlando is back as the headliner for the annual "Salute to Veterans' concert. more
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Mission Impossible: getting V.A. benefits
Life gets so hard when you’re very old that dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucracy does indeed feel like adding insult to an already injurious process. more
Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display that will draw a crowd of thousands who will gather for some pre-holiday revelry on Saturday.
Saluting the Fourth of July
July Fourth celebrations are underway this weekend as prelude to the big day that features the return of fireworks to Jones Beach. more
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Ryder was featured prominently at the WWE’s last show at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Memorial Day, with the cast of “Entourage” cheering him on in his U.S. championship match against the world-renowned John Cena, second from right.
Z! A true Long Island wrestling story
“We want Ryder!” “Woo, woo, woo!” Fans filing into Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum chanted loudly more than an hour before filming of the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.’s flagship live television show, WWE RAW... more
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