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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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KEYNOTE SPEAKER REGINA FEENEY with American Legion member Edward Martin Jr., talked about Freeport during the Second World War on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day keynoter speaks of Freeport during WWII
There are two words that best describe America during World War II: sacrifice and teamwork. These words are easily applied to Freeporters who lived here during the war years. Between 1941 and 1945, … more
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Henry Enders is the oldest member of the Fire Department and a World War II veteran.
Memorial Day in Freeport
Thousands of Freeporters lined Merrick Road on Monday, May 25, to watch the Memorial Day Parade, that honored Freeport’s veterans and remembered those who died in service to their country. This … more
The rendering for a reimagined Coliseum, submitted by Bruce Ratner to Nassau County during the Request For Proposals process in 2013.
Town Board OKs Coliseum development
The Town of Hempstead approved the redevelopment plan for the Nassau veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, clearing the way for a complete renovation of the 43-year-old arena. more
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Don't miss out on the still-local Islanders
Even if you’re just a casual hockey fan, you’ve probably noticed that the New York Islanders are having a pretty good year. more
Speed-camera fiasco: born of desperation
When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . . more
County Legislator Laura Curran is sponsoring legislation that would direct more county contracts to veterans and active-duty service members who own local businesses. She introduced the Veteran Owned Business Act at a press conference at Baldwin American Legion Post 246 on Nov. 10, alongside veterans and Democratic legislators Carrie Solages, far left, and Dave Denenberg, second from right.
Curran bill would aid vet-owned businesses
On the eve of Veterans Day, a bill was introduced in the County Legislature that would direct more county contracts to veterans and active-duty service members who own local businesses. more
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Michael Schmitt, a member of the Veterans Club at the college and a former Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of Nassau Community College’s new Veterans Resource Facility.
New Veterans Resource Center at NCC
On the eve of Veteran’s Day, Nassau County Community College officially opened the doors of the Veterans Resource Facility, its newest asset for members of the United States’ Armed Forces … more
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Veterans Day, East Rockaway, 2013
Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more
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