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Steven Burke, one of the founding members of the Baldwin Hot Rod Association, helped organized a car parade for Memorial Day.

Members of the Baldwin Hot Rod Association, in collaboration with the Baldwin American Legion Post 246, organized a car parade on May 25 that led to the veterans memorial in Silver Lake Park on … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/12/20

Edward Olvera, a 97-year-old Baldwin resident and World War II veteran, was honored by an intimate ceremony on Memorial Day May 25.

Wantagh pipe band honors Baldwin ‘hometown hero’

To mark Memorial Day, World War II veteran Edward Olvera, a Baldwin resident, was honored for his service to the country outside his home on May 25. John Stone, of the Wantagh American Legion Pipe … more

6/12/20

A socially distant Memorial Day ceremony was held on Monday in Rockville Centre.

Rockville Centre finds new ways to honor the fallen

Memorial Day was celebrated differently this year in Rockville Centre, but a small ceremony still took place at Veterans Memorial Park, outside the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, on Monday, organized by American Legion Post 303 and attended by Mayor Francis X. Murray and members of the village police and fire departments. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/28/20

Frank Colon introduced Joseph Busching, the first member of the Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 to get commissioned at the post.

Coast Guard commissioning held for SSHS alum in Rockville Centre

For the first time in the 100-year history of the Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303, a U.S. Coast Guard ensign was commissioned at the post on Maple Avenue on May 20. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/22/20

A volunteer crew from the Locust Valley American Legion Howard A. Van Wagner NY Post 962 worked to rehang American flags on 80 poles throughout Locust Valley in time for Memorial Day.

Locust Valley is ready for Memorial Day.

A volunteer crew from the Locust Valley American Legion Howard A. Van Wagner NY Post 962, consisting of members Bob Harrington, Mario Anzelone, Jay Goldstein and Luigi Tridico worked to rehang American flags on 80 poles throughout Locust Valley in time for Memorial Day. more

5/22/20

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, from left, Anthony Coscia, Commander John Conway, Pat Coviello and Angel Hinosproza, laid wreaths at the Veterans Memorial in Rath Park in Franklin Square on Monday. A ceremony was not held, but residents could drive up and place flags.

Franklin Square, Elmont residents plan alternative Memorial Day ceremonies

Franklin Square and Elmont residents are preparing alternative Memorial Day celebrations this year, as social-distancing measures remain in place. In Franklin Square, veterans are planning a … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 5/19/20

The usual Memorial Day ceremony at Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 will be smaller and closed to the public this year.

North Shore Memorial Day parades cancelled, but small ceremonies allowed

New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies to take place this coming weekend, Governor Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Tuesday. Ceremonies must, however, be limited to 10 or fewer … more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Conn | 5/19/20

Oceanside veterans groups are seeking new members. Veterans take part in many community events during the year, including the annual Memorial Day parade. Above, from left, veterans David Reisman, John Robbins, Herb Alberg and Leonard Levine at last year’s event.

Oceanside VFW, American Legion posts looking for new members

For local veterans group, the struggle continues to recruit younger members. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/12/20

In an effort to recruit new veterans for American Legion Post 335, Steve Grogan, left, and Bill Marinaccio have created this poster of Uncle Sam to spread awareness.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 ramps up recruiting efforts

Lately, a poster of Uncle Sam has been appearing around Lynbrook, urging veterans to join American Legion Post 335. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/12/20

Scout Luke Dixon, of Troop 195, honored the Four Chaplains.

Honoring the Four Chaplains

As Christopher Lau sang the national anthem on Feb. 9, more than 100 people stood with their hands over their hearts or, for those in uniform, in a salute. Veterans and their families had gathered at … more

By Mike Conn | 2/13/20

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