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We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans

After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County. more

By Joshua A. Lafazan | 6/22/23

Sweethearts and Heroes speakers Tom Murphy and Rick Yarosh taught acceptance and understanding to educators on Superintendents Day. They’ll be back to talk to Oceanside students in December.

Celebrating ‘sweethearts and heroes’

Rick Yarosh was sitting in a restaurant about 15 years ago after being cooped up in his home, terrified of being seen by the public. He had picked a table with no one near, to save other diners from … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/17/22

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

Stacey Sweet and Joe Ponte celebrated the Friedberg JCC at the inaugural community awards ceremony.

JCC honors leaders at Heroes luncheon

Members of the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC gathered for the inaugural Community Heroes Luncheon and Friedberg Friends Awards at the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club July 28. The JCC honored several dedicated community members for their support of the center and community throughout the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 8/5/21

Celebrating our Hometown Heroes

In mid-May, as the coronavirus pandemic raged in New York, the Heralds undertook what became a monumental project to feature each week the front-line heroes . . . more

12/3/20

Nurses and medical staff tell their stories in a mini documentary about Covid-19 by Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ‘Behind the Mask’ campaign portrays efforts of front-line staff

Mount Sinai South Nassau has unveiled never-before-seen video footage of front-line staff sharing their compelling stories as they answered the call of duty to serve patients while juggling the challenges of personal and professional life throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. more

7/14/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran paid tribute Wednesday to the healthcare professionals at Nassau University Medical Center on National Nurses Day.

County pays tribute to health care ‘heroes’ on National Nurses Day

In honor of National Nurses Day, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other county officials paid tribute Wednesday to the healthcare professionals working on the frontlines of the pandemic. … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/6/20

Honoree Judy Schnall, U.S. Air Force; left; Patti Ambrosia, president of Island Park Civic Association; JoEllen Sarnelli; honoree Patrick Martin, U.S. Navy; Nickolas J. Dematteo; honoree Christopher Springer, U. S. Marine Corps, with daughter Danella and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran at the Love Your Troops dinner-dance fundraiser, hosted by the Island Civic Association, on Saturday.

Dinner-dance pays tribute to Island Park veterans

The Island Park Civic Association recognized local veterans and donated to Building Homes for Heroes at its 10th annual Love Your Troops Valentine’s dinner-dance fundraiser on Saturday. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/14/19

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