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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

11/4/15

Gathering earlier this month were, from left, retired Sgt. Paul Masi, County Legislator Laura Schaefer, Gina Serroen, Robert Reahl, Director of Veterans Services Ralph Esposito, County Executive Ed Mangano, Salvatore Martella, the County Legislature’s Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, Dr. Carol Hassett, County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, North Hempstead Town Councilman Angelo Ferraro, Assemblyman David McDonough and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

County honors local veterans

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano hosted a Salute to Veterans in Eisenhower Park on Aug. 1. Local Vietnam veterans were honored in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the beginning and the 40th … more

8/13/15

Elmont veteran honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, second left, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, left, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, second right, and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, right, presented the Town of … more

8/13/15

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

8/12/15

Pictured, from left, are Nassau County Ladies Auxiliary 2nd Vice-President Mary Ana Busa, Councilwoman Goosby, Frank Neal and Eric Spinner.

Veterans honored at summer stand down

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy L. Goosby presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to American Legion Nassau County Committee Commander Frank Neal in honor of the Nassau … more

8/6/15

Franklin Square VFW to host barbecue for vets

An annual barbecue to honor veterans will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square. “Every year I look forward to this very special opportunity to … more

8/6/15

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

Stepping Out | 7/29/15

From left, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Supervisor Kate Murray, Bob Guarner, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin

Franklin Square veteran honored

Bob Guarneri, center, of Franklin Square, was presented with the Town of Hempstead Veterans Service Award by, from left, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilwoman Erin King … more

7/23/15

Steve McManus, second from right, Nassau County’s newly appointed commander of the American Legion, was presented with a citation by County Executive Ed Mangano, center, last month. Joining them were, from left, Past Commander Andy Booth, Nassau County Director of Veterans Services Ralph Esposito, and Past Commander Kenneth Cadieux.

Elmont man becomes commander

Steve McManus, of Elmont, has been named the new commander of the Nassau County chapter of the American Legion. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a … more

7/16/15

Elmont American Legion Post #1033 First Vice Commander Eric Spinner explained the meaning of the American flag to students at the ceremony.

Covert Avenue Celebrates Flag Day

Covert Avenue School students paid tribute to the American flag during a Flag Day ceremony featuring patriotic music and attended by veterans from Elmont American Legion Post #1033. Students … more

7/9/15

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