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Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show

It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/24/23

The renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are back in action over Jones Beach this weekend.

Soaring above

Memorial Day weekend has arrived — and for so many of us it involves the annual trek to Jones Beach to see the Bethpage Air Show. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/23/19

Capt. John Runco, of Atlantic Beach, was given his Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Ohio last month.

Atlantic Beach resident earns master’s degree

United States Air Force Capt. John Runco earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, and was presented with his degree on March 21. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/18/19

Off to space with 'Awesome Allie'

Awesome Allie takes everyone on a journey through space. more

3/29/18

Eye on the sky

For many Long Islanders, the holiday weekend begins at Jones Beach to watch the action in the sky above during the annual Bethpage Air Show. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/25/17

Influenced by an ‘amazing chance meeting’

Syd Mandelbaum traces many of the things he has accomplished in his life to his stateside service time in the U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1969-’75, and for the brief period when the Cedarhurst resident cared for a government official he became well acquainted with. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/9/16

The Air National Guard returns each year with their commanding display of flying expertise, a Memorial Day weekend tradition.

Thrills at the Bethpage Air Show

For many Long Islanders, Memorial Day weekend is all about watching some of those high fliers in the Bethpage Air Show. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/25/16

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont) spoke with constituents at the Hewlett King Kullen supermarket. Gladys Itskovich of Hewlett, left, asked Solages, about property tax reductions.

Addressing issues big and small

Professionally dressed interns positioned themselves outside the King Kullen in Hewlett and greeted shoppers with issue-oriented pamphlets with information ranging from property tax relief resources to community service resources, and business cards on a beautiful summer day on Aug. 25. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/2/15

Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.

Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

7/3/14

Honoring the soldiers who died over there

In recent years and recent wars, the men and women who fought and died in Iraq and Afghanistan were brought home to be buried. More than one president has met the transports at Dover Air Force Base . . . more

5/22/14

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