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Members of the Baldwin American Legion Post 246, — from left, John Atkins, County Commander Al Ficalora, Mike Miller, Ken Cadieux, Baldwin Post Commander Bob Hare, Post Chaplain John Meyer, John Sandhaas and Gene Perceval — honored those who have served the country at the post’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday.

Honoring those who have ‘done their duty’

Dozens of residents, veterans and elected officials turned out for the annual Baldwin American Legion Post 246 Veterans Day ceremony on Monday to honor those who have served the country. Post … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/14/19

George Dee played the bugle at American Legion Post 1033’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Elmont veterans and students commemorate Veterans Day

Roughly 100 students and veterans marched down Hempstead Turnpike to Elmont’s Veterans Square on Monday morning to honor those who have served the country and commemorate the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/14/19

Dozens of Bellmore residents celebrated their local veterans on Monday in front of the Veterans Memorial by the LIRR station. Chris Peterkin, above, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, led the ceremony.

Bellmore honors its veterans

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, the American Legion Post 948 and Jewish War Veterans gathered at the corner of Bedford Avenue and … more

11/14/19

At American Legion Post 1282’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick, Calhoun High School freshman Hayden Okonowitz played taps as members of Boy Scout Troop 351 saluted.

Merricks honor 'the exceptional and the extraordinary'

American Legion Post 1282 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Park in Merrick to salute those in the community who have answered the call to service.Auxiliary Unit … more

11/14/19

SSHS student Michael Murray talks about his experience at Boys Town.

Appreciating law and order in Rockville Centre

The Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 held its annual Law and Order night on Oct. 18, honoring several local emergency responders. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/31/19

John Johnson, pictured with his wife, Tammy Johnson, was a fixture in the Lynbrook community. He died on Sept. 8.

Lynbrook resident, Marine vet John Johnson, 68

John Johnson, a longtime Lynbrook resident and former Veterans of Foreign Wars post commander, died on Sept. 8 at age 68. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/24/19

Veterans of all ages and their friends and family were treated to a delicious dinner.

American Legion celebrates 100 years

In March of 1919, four months after the conclusion of combat in Europe during World War I, a group of American soldiers still stationed in Paris decided to create an organization to benefit those … more

By Mike Conn | 10/10/19

Commander Bob Hare spoke about the history of the American Legion.

Baldwin American Legion celebrates 100 years

The Baldwin American Legion Post #246 celebrated its 100th anniversary at its Centennial Gala on Sept. 13. Dozens of people came to the post, located at … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/26/19

David Cockerel, adjutant and former commander of the William Clinton Story American Legion Post 342 of Freeport, spoke about the history of the American Legion at a ceremony commemorating 100 years last Friday.

American Legion marks 100 years

Dozens of people, including veterans from Baldwin, Freeport and surrounding communities, gathered in William J. Martin Park in Freeport last Friday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the … more

By Bridget Downes | 8/29/19

American Legion Post 335 Adjucant Bill Marinaccio, at lectern, and Steve Grogan are spearheading a movement to recruit new members during the post’s 100th anniversary.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 makes a public push for new members

In an effort to bolster membership, representatives of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 appeared at Monday’s village board meeting to share all that the organization has to offer with potential new recruits. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

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