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Bruce Blakeman announced his plans to run for the U.S. Senate on Sunday at the American Legion hall in Valley Stream.

Valley Stream native Bruce Blakeman says he wants to go to Washington. The 54-year-old attorney announced his plans to run for the Senate last Sunday before a crowd of several hundred at the American Legion Post 854 hall in Valley Stream. more

Andrew Hackmack | 1/17/10

A real sock hop

During the last week of November, members of the American Legion Post 303 Women’s Auxiliary donated 14 cases of men’s socks and underwear to four grateful Long Island organizations that service veterans. more

12/23/09

Residents may never again see the inflated turkey in a wagon dragged by a tractor, a highlight of past North Bellmore Ragamuffin parades, as was the case last year as shown here.

60+-year neighborhood tradition over?

North Bellmore’s Ragamuffin Parade was cancelled this year. The annual tradition, which has taken place on Thanksgiving morning since 1947, was called off due to "lack of interest," according to North Bellmore American Legion Post commander Frank Colon Jr. more

Nancy Hiler | 12/10/09

Joseph Scarola of American Legion Post 303 spoke of the American spirit during Rockville Centre's Pearl Harbor Day commemoration.

Honoring those who sacrificed all

Bundled up against a biting wind, veterans, residents, police and fire department representatives and elected officials gathered for the village’s commemoration of the 68th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day on Monday morning at the Mill River Centennial Park overlook. more

Judy Rattner | 12/9/09

Philip Williams was commander of Merrick American Legion Post 1282. He died last week of cancer.

Legion commander dies at 66

Philip Williams, a longtime resident of Merrick and commander of American Legion Post 1282, was mourned by hundreds of his family members, friends and fellow veterans during a funeral Mass at Curé of Ars Roman Catholic Church in Merrick on Monday. Williams died last week after a four-week battle with cancer. He was 66. more

by Scott Brinton | 12/3/09

Toys for Tots

The Rockville Centre Fire Department is once again taking part in the Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program. more

12/2/09

Community update

The Village of Rockville Centre and American Legion Post 303 will host a ceremony, including the laying of a wreath on the water, at Mill River/Centennial Park on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7, starting … more

12/2/09

Village Fire and Police Department color guards, in full dress, led off the ceremony.

Forever in their debt

On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in the country's armed services. more

Judy Rattner | 11/19/09

Richie Snyder and Marty Kielawa served as the color guard for Post 854’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, the time when services were held all across the country.

American Legion pays tribute

American Legion Post 854 held its annual Veterans Day service on Nov. 11. The members paid tribute to all those who have served in the armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. more

11/18/09

Joseph Scarola, adjutant of American Legion Post 303, rang the bell at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month during the Village of Rockville Centre's annual Veteran's Day commemoration.

Forever in their debt

On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in our armed services. more

Judy Rattner | 11/12/09