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Walter Dochnall, Jim Nesvill and Vinnie Scelsi joined commander John Mallico for a salute.

On their holiday, veterans come together

At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, members of the East Meadow Veterans of Foreign War Post 2736 assembled outside Veterans Memorial Park, on Prospect Avenue. more

By David Weingrad | 11/12/14

Daniel and Sophia Ramirez got a closer look at the police arson robot.

Law enforcement, child safety at the forefront

This year marked the 31st annual National Night Out, an event observed across the United States that aims to promote crime prevention programs like neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals devoted to safer communities. more

By David Weingrad | 8/13/14

Kids, and adults, should learn to swim

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

Natalie Suriel, 5, had fun running through the spray at the pool.

Splashing into the summer

Summer has finally arrived. With temperatures sitting comfortably in the high 70s and low 80s last weekend, many families visited the pool at Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Prospect and East Meadow Avenues to go for a swim. more

By David Weingrad | 6/25/14

Thousands of community members joined local veterans, including Chief Warrant Officer 4 Edward Grant, to celebrate and pay tribute at Monday’s East Meadow Memorial Day Parade. Grant was the grand marshal.

East Meadow remembers the fallen

Under sunny skies, East Meadow residents lined local streets on Monday to celebrate our nation’s veterans, past and present, at the community’s annual Memorial Day Parade. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

Ashley O’Connor, 3, enjoyed a moment with a certain seasoned celebrity during East Meadow’s annual holiday lighting at Veterans Memorial Park on Dec. 5, which was co-hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations.

’Tis the season in East Meadow

One of East Meadow’s most festive traditions took place on Dec. 5 — the 13th annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting in Veterans Memorial Park, on the intersection of East Meadow and Prospect Avenues. more

By David Weingrad | 12/11/13

Standing in front of the swimming pool at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by Councilman Gary Hudes, announced the opening of 15 cooling centers throughout the township.

Town opens 15 cooling stations throughout the south shore

In lieu of high temperatures blazing throughout the south shore, the Town of Hempstead is opening 15 cooling stations from Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/13

The East Meadow Fire Department Color Guard marched down Prospect Avenue toward Veterans Memorial Park at the conclusion of Monday’s parade.

East Meadow commemorates Memorial Day

Hundreds in East Meadow honored servicemen and women during the community’s annual Memorial Day parade, led by Grand Marshal Bernard Hein of the Jewish War Veterans Post 709. Residents waved, clapped and cheered as the parade, which also featured the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736, the American Legion Post 1082, the East Meadow Fire Department, students from the East Meadow and W.T. Clarke High School bands and local Boy and Girl Scout troops marched toward Veterans Memorial Park. more

By Emily J. Cappiello | 5/29/13

The gazebo, located in the Town Square at Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of East Meadow and Prospect Avenues, is considered one of the prized landmarks of the community. The square was designed and built by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

For the good of the community

On the corner of East Meadow and Prospect Avenues sits the East Meadow Town Square, a grassy area highlighted by a gazebo, and laden with park benches, brick pathways, colorful flowers and trimly cut grass. The square sits serenely in the heart of East Meadow, and is an ideal place to sit, relax, and read a book on a warm spring or summer day. more

By David Weingrad | 5/1/13

Legislator Norma Gonsalves, left, Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, second to right, and Councilman Gary Hudes, right, attended the East Meadow ceremony.

East Meadow remembers 9/11

East Meadowites came out to Veterans Memorial Park on Sept. 11 to remember the men and women who died during the attacks on the World Trade Center and while less tears were shed than in years passed, the solemn ceremony reflected on the loss still felt by the community. more

By Shannon Koehle | 9/21/12

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