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Everyone enjoys gathering around the maypole with dancers from the Isadora Duncan Dance Company.

Summer enchantment at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens transforms itself for a festive "Midsummer Night." more

6/22/16

A Powerful Snapshot of History

Decorated World War II veteran Bernard Rader, of Freeport, endured nearly two months of German captivity in France before he was one of 149 Allied prisoners of war involved in an unprecedented … more

By Laura Schofer | 5/27/16

News crews got a glimpse of the empty bowl of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is under construction.

Behind the scenes at Nassau Coliseum

Standing on what New York Islanders fans knew as the ice level of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Peter Wang — a design director for Gensler, a Manhattan-based architectural firm — … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/16

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

By Julie Mansmann | 11/11/15

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

11/4/15

Pictured are American Legion members Steve Nicolino, David Cockerel and Edward Martin.

New Home for World War I Trench Mortar Trophy Cannon

On Monday, the World War I Trench Mortar Trophy Cannon was moved from its location on Sunrise Highway and placed at the William Martin Park on Guy Lombardo Avenue. The Trench Mortar Trophy Cannon, a … more

8/27/15

PICNIC AT WATERFRONT PARK: The Freeport American Legion hosted a picnic for veterans on Saturday, August 15. David Cockerel, 1st Vice Commander of the William Clinton Story Post No. 342, said “about 30 veterans attended and we had a wonderful day enjoying each other’s company.”

Summer heats up

Despite the heat, Freeporters managed to enjoy the great outdoors this week. They took part in a number of activities around town including a picnic for veterans, a day of golf to support the … more

8/20/15

Middies come to Freeport U.S. Naval Academy cadets aboard the “Invincible” sailed into Freeport on Friday.

U.S. Navy Tall Ship came to Freeport

Several hundred Freeporters were on hand to greet the arrival of the “Middies” – U.S. Naval Academy cadets who arrived in Freeport in a huge sailing ship on Friday. Village Mayor … more

By Laura Schofer lschofer@liherald.com | 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

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

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