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Seymour Treibish, a veteran of World War II, turned 100 on July 3. Treibish and his wife, Grace, enjoyed a special drive-by parade.

Celebrating his 100th birthday on ther Fourth of July weekend could not be more fitting for World War II veteran and East Meadow resident Seymour Treibish.Surrounded by family, Treibish got a special … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/7/22

The Glen Cove Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347 was damaged in a fire last August, and has applied to receive money from the updated American Rescue Plan Act.

ARPA funding made available to veterans organizations

A March 2022 amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has finally made veterans organizations like the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars eligible for coronavirus relief … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/30/22

State and village officials and American Legion Post 342 members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, led by post member Dominic Albanese.

A day of remembrance and community spirit

With flags waving and band instruments shining bright in the sunlight, Freeport’s Memorial Day parade honored the sacrifice of the community’s fallen soldiers. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/2/22

Post 342 members getting everything in place for the Memorial Day parade included, from left, Barry Griggs, Harold Murray, Marie Houanche and Coy Richardson.

Preparing for the parade

Participants and spectators always appreciate Freeport’s yearly Memorial Day Parade. But the deepest meaning of the parade is found in the modest headquarters of American Legion William Clinton Story Post 342 on South Ocean Avenue. more

By Reine Bethany | 5/26/22

World War II veteran Herb Rosenberg will serve as the grand marshal of the village’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday. At right, Rosenberg with American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon during Rosenberg’s 100th birthday celebration in November.

World War II veteran to serve as grand marshal of Rockville Centre's Memorial Day Parade

Herb Rosenberg can still vividly remember being a prisoner of war in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

John Datre and his daughter, Gabrielle Alexander, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family on Saturday.

For WWII vet, 100 felt like 50

John Datre, a World War II veteran who turned 100 on Saturday, enjoyed two celebrations last weekend. One of them became quite the community affair. “I feel as though I’m 50,” … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/31/22

Lynbrook Post Commander Bill Marinaccio, center, accepted the American Legion Membership Citation from Nassau County American Legion Commander Pat Alesia, second from left. Also taking part were, from left, Nassau County First Division Vice Commander Sean Hood, American Legion 10th District Vice Commander Frank Colon and Nassau County Adjutant Joseph Scarola.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 earns Membership Citation

Lynbrook’s American Legion Post 335 has again won the American Legion Membership Citation, which is presented to a post that has a membership that exceeds that of the previous year. more

1/27/22

Veterans and elected officials gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of retired U.S. Marine Col. James S. Knap.

Lynbrook veteran honored on his 100th birthday

Members of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 recently presented a Certificate of Honor to retired U.S. Marine Col. James S. Knap for his 100th birthday on New Year’s Day at the Bristal Assisted Living Facility on Freer Street. more

1/13/22

American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon gave a speech to his fellow veterans, and RVC police and fire department honor guards during the ceremony in front of Mill River on Dec. 7.

RVC commemorates Pearl Harbor Day

On Dec. 7 Rockville Centre veterans, first responders and elected officials renewed their promise to never forget “a date which will live in infamy” on the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/16/21

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