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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 . . .
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11/4/15
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The 5-foot-5 elderly veteran slowly strides across his Massapequa apartment to a cluttered desk with the help of his walker. The two-bedroom space in the senior housing complex is draped in American flags, National awards and certificates of honor. He sits down and pulls out just one of the many four-inch binders from under his desk. The binders are filled with contacts and letters from various chaplains and military units who have received word from the old-time New Yorker. He doesn’t say much, but the pictures on the wall speak loud enough.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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10/13/15
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The Hon. George A. Murphy, of Seaford, was very much like the giraffe he created for a storybook for his children. In Murphy’s story, Jimmy the giraffe — who raised telephone wires to help people during a storm — used his God-given talents to help others.
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By Laura Schofer
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8/19/15
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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.
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8/12/15
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Tony Orlando is back as the headliner for the annual "Salute to Veterans' concert.
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Stepping Out
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7/29/15
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently joined Boy Scout Peter Dugan at the official unveiling of his Eagle Scout project — a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Wantagh Park.
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7/15/15
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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.
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7/8/15
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July Fourth celebrations are underway this weekend as prelude to the big day that features the return of fireworks to Jones Beach.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/24/15
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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.
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By David Weingrad
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5/26/15
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Even if you’re just a casual hockey fan, you’ve probably noticed that the New York Islanders are having a pretty good year.
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2/12/15
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