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Exploring historic Falaise mansion
Seasonal Delights Those Gold Coast DaysThe historic Falaise mansion, one of the few mansions left from Long Island’s Gold Coast era, is now once again open for tours. Falaise was built on a … more
Eddie Money
The legendary Eddie Money returns to his Long Island roots when he headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute. more
The true meaning of Memorial Day
We all think it: Memorial Day symbolizes the start of summer. For many Americans it means dusting off the grill and making the pool water sparkle. It means big sales at the stores. It means hot dogs, baseball and a three-day weekend. It means that spring is on its way out and the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer are on the way in. more
Harriet and Howard Pazer worked the dance floor during the Friedberg JCC’s big band event on Sunday.
Swingtime at the JCC
Swingtime Big Band was back at the Oceanside Friedberg JCC last Sunday, May 23. The 20-piece band and its two singers took residents down memory lane with its swing tune performances. The event, … more
Lynbrook to host Vietnam Moving Wall
Lynbrook officials are bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall — the half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Monument in Washington, D.C.— to the village in June. So far, officials have raised $6,000 — which leaves them $19,000 still to go. "We need to help the vets and show our respect for all their dedication and patriotism," said Lynbrook Trustee Alan Beach, who, along with the Western Long Island Detachment Marine Corps League, is spearheading the effort to bring the Moving Wall to Lynbrook. more
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DeCaprio inside one of the turrets of a convoy vehicle, where she would stand when leading security patrols.
Oceanside vets 'adopt' East Meadow marine
Sergeant Chrissy DeCaprio is less than a quarter of the age of most of the members of the Jewish War Veterans Chwatsky-Farber Post 717 in Oceanside. But at just 24, she's already served two tours of … more
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Collected words of wisdom for the New Year
As we batted around ideas for this week’s editorial, we agreed that a new take on an old idea — New Year’s resolutions — was in order. Rather than offer our own ideas, we decided, we’d ask the experts. more
Students at Lincoln Orens Middle School also created ten collages, each spelling out the words to one amendment of the Bill of Rights, as part of an art project. Their work now hangs in the school's library.
Students honor local veterans
Students and faculty at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park honored local veterans with a special ceremony last Monday. The event featured student presentations and personal dedications to … more
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Have you hugged a veteran today?
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "The Great War." more
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Building Homes for heroes founder Andy Pujol, center, greets veterans Mary and Matt Lammers, left, and William and Katherine Castillo, with their children, Ryan, Haley and Andrea. Castillo was the guest of honor at the golf outing. Photo Susan Grieco/Herald
They build homes for heroes
Standing on the putting green at the Hempstead Country Club on Monday, Army Ranger William Castillo, 29, couldn’t believe the turn his life had taken since he returned from his third tour of duty in the Middle East in 2007. more
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