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Dave Listort surprised Lynn Curtis with flowers for saving his life.

Lynbrook EMT Lynn Curtis was honored on Oct. 21 by Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town of Hempstead at their annual Firematic Awards ceremony for her life saving actions — times two. “I am … more

Steve Grogan | 11/18/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Belmont Air Meet Of 1910 ExhibitThis exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the airplanes that raced at Belmont Park Racetrack during the first international aviation … more

9/16/10

Runners take off at the start of the 5K race that started in Hewlett Point Beach last Sunday.

Building Homes for Heroes race a winner

A sunny day greeted the hundreds of runners and walkers for the annual Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk held at Hewlett Point Beach Park last Sunday. The overall winner in the men’s division was Dan McGrath, of Lynbrook, with a time of 15:36. The overall women’s winner was Jayne Paskoff, of Lynbrook, with a time of 21:07. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

Participants during last year's Building Homes for Heroes Run/Walk in Hewlett Bay Park

Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk planned

The 3rd annual Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday morning, April 18 at Hewlett Point Beach Park in Bay Park/East Rockaway. The race will begin at 9 a.m. sharp. Race … more

Mary Malloy | 4/14/10

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

Anthony Bottan | 9/3/09

Thanks to the Quick thinking of teenagers Gideon Stryker, left, Jacob Kayen and Danny Gallagher, an elderly couple escaped a fire that occurred at their home, in background, without injury early Monday morning.

Teens hailed as heroes

The quick thinking of three teens helped save the lives of an elderly couple that were fast asleep early Monday morning as their Lynbrook home caught fire. Now, the three youths are being heralded as heroes. more

Mary Malloy | 8/27/09

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